Toyota RAV4
Most Toyota RAV4s are powered by a 2.5L four-cylinder engine that produces 176 horsepower and 172 lb·ft of torque. The RAV4 hybrid, however, is powered by an Atkinson-cycle, 2.5L four cylinder and an electric motor for a combined output of 194 horsepower. Its average fuel consumption is 7.3 litres per 100 kilometres, according to Toyota. Regardless of the trim level, trunk volume is rated at over 1000 litres, even with the rear seatbacks in place.
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2018 or 2019 Toyota RAV4: What Are The Differences?

A four or five year-old vehicle is often a smart choice for buyers. Though there is often very little, or nothing left to the original manufacturer's warranty, the strong depreciation of the first years no longer applies. Looking for a used Toyota RAV4 ? This comes as no surprise, since …
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41,000 Toyota, Lexus Vehicles Recalled in Canada for Faulty ESC

Toyota is recalling just over half a million vehicles in North America including 41,084 in Canada. The automaker’s luxury brand Lexus is also affected. More specifically, the recall targets the 2021-2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid , Sienna and Venza , 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid as well as the 2022 Lexus NX …
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The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Toyota RAV4

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Compact SUVs are the second most popular choice among Canadians after pickups. Competition is extremely fierce, and getting to the top is quite an accomplishment. Winner For 2022, the Toyota …
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Canada is the Cheapest Country to Buy a Ford Mustang, Toyota RAV4

Rising prices across industries have been a hot topic since the start of the pandemic, but it feels like car shoppers and owners have it worse than just about everybody else. If you’re in the market for a used vehicle, we sympathize with you. But hey, as always there’s a …
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Toyota RAV4 Prime Marked Up to $96K by California Dealer

New vehicle prices keep rising at an alarming rate as a result of various supply and production issues, and it’s becoming a major problem for customers. Due to strong demand and limited inventory, many dealers are selling vehicles above the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP), often asking several thousands more.
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Toyota RAV4 Turns 25 in Canada, Gets a Few Updates for 2022

The Toyota RAV4 is immensely popular now—the best-selling non-pickup vehicle in Canada—and part of the reason why is because the model has been around for a long time. In fact, it has now been 25 years since the Japanese compact SUV launched in Canada. That was in September 1996, two …
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Compact SUVs Struggle Mightily in IIHS’ New Side Crash Test

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed new, tougher side crash tests to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities and found out that 19 out of 20 compact SUVs failed to earn a “Good” overall rating. The lone exception? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 . Nine …
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COVID-19: Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX Production Grind To a Halt

Toyota Canada has decided to temporarily suspend its manufacturing operations in Ontario due to a COVID-19 outbreak. According to a report by Automotive News Canada , there have been eight positive COVID-19 cases in the past few weeks at one of its major suppliers, Toyotetsu, which is based in Simcoe …
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Over 20 Makes Affected by Continental-made Tires That May Explode

Continental Tire has issued a recall covering approximately 100,000 Continental, General and Barum tires in North America due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a blowout. Nearly two dozen vehicle brands are affected including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Lincoln, …
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The Car Guide drives: The 2015 Toyota RAV4

After more than 20 years in Canada, this little SUV has built a great reputation its reliability, fuel efficiency and cargo capacity.