The Toyota RAV4 is a pioneer in the compact crossover class, and it continues to improve each year. With the debut of the 2022 Toyota RAV4 at Downeast Toyota, many car shoppers want to know – what has changed for the Toyota RAV4? Take a closer look with this detailed 2022 Toyota RAV4 vs 2021 Toyota RAV4 comparison.

Bangor-area families who opt for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 will have six trim levels to choose from – LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road and Limited – that feature a base MSRP of $26,525. Toyota RAV4 models seat five passengers with 37.6 cubic feet of cargo space in the rear. Updates to the Toyota RAV4 spec sheet include a sporty Hybrid SE trim level, new exterior color options that include Calvary Blue, upgraded LED headlights for upper trim levels, standard LED interior lighting, a power passenger seat in the Toyota RAV4 Limited and more.

2022 Toyota RAV4	VS	2021 Toyota RAV4
$26,525	Base MSRP	$26,350
203-Horsepower 2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder	Standard Engine	203-Horsepower 2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder
Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XLE Premium, Hybrid SE, Hybrid XSE and Hybrid Limited	Hybrid Trim Levels	Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XLE Premium, Hybrid XSE and Hybrid Limited
Available	Calvary Blue Exterior	Unavailable

Differences Between the 2022 Toyota RAV4 and 2021 Toyota RAV4

Athletic performance remains a trademark of the Toyota RAV4 in this 2022 Toyota RAV4 vs 2021 Toyota RAV4 comparison. A standard 203-horsepower 2.5-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine remains the gold standard for the gas-powered Toyota RAV4 and will pair with an eight-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive Toyota RAV4 entries will earn 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid entries employ a 219-horsepower 2.5-liter Toyota Hybrid Drive that will make 41 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway.

No matter where you look in the Toyota RAV4 – regardless of model year – you will find an impressive list of features that cater to the family on the go. Base Toyota RAV4 trim levels feature a 7.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system that provides access to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa smartphone capabilities and can be upgraded with a 9-inch touchscreen display, navigation and an 11-speaker JBL® stereo system in upper trim levels. A suite of Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 driver-assist systems is standard and will help protect you and your family on your next adventure.

Contact the Downeast Toyota team today to test drive a brand-new 2022 Toyota RAV4 or 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in the Bangor area!