Toyota RAV4
The RAV4 continues to appeal to a whole lot of people thanks to a wide selection of models and a trio of powertrain options—gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (Prime), the latter with 68 km of zero-emission range. For 2023, all RAV4 models receive Toyota’s new multimedia system. Joining the lineup is a RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition featuring a TRD-tuned suspension, unique wheels in a bronze finish, all-terrain tires and crossbars on the roof.
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The Best SUVs in Canada for 2023: Here Are Our Picks

SUVs are all over the marketplace, which is great news if you like selection. But which ones are the best? More appropriately: which one is right for you? The answer depends on a bunch of factors, of course—how many people and how much cargo you need to haul, how frequently …
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Study: Five-Year-Old Hybrids With the Highest Satisfaction Rate

Modern hybrid vehicles have been available for over 20 years and there is plenty of choice on the per-owned market. Of course, their main appeal is fuel economy, but some models also allow you to save money by being reliable and inexpensive to maintain. The American magazine Consumer Reports has …
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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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The Best Compact SUVs of 2023

Compact SUVs are the best-selling SUVs in Canada and it’s not even close. People love their combination of size, versatility, efficiency and affordability. Which one is the best money can buy? The Car Guide has gathered its team of experts to identify the top three compact SUVs on the market …
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Cablegate: Toyota Extends Warranty on Select RAV4 Hybrid Models

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners dealing with premature and unexpected corrosion of a high-voltage cable can breathe a little easier now. The company is extending its warranty to cover the part for 8 years/160,000 km. Back in October, Toyota Canada instructed its dealers to pay for the replacement of said cable …
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Most Compact SUVs Blamed for Inadequate Rear Passenger Protection

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently updated its moderate overlap front collision test to address a growing gap in the protection provided for front and rear occupants. It found out that only two out of 15 compact SUVs, the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 , protect the …
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Toyota to Halt Production of Several Models in December

Parts shortages are catching up with Toyota big time. The Japanese automaker will halt production for a number of Toyota and Lexus models in December as supply chain disruptions continue to hit the auto industry. According to a report by Automotive News , the cuts will affect the Toyota RAV4 …
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Cablegate: Toyota Agrees to Pay for Replacement as Investigation Continues

There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners dealing with premature and unexpected corrosion of a high-voltage cable. As a few members of a Facebook group called “Toyota CABLEGATE (RAV4 Hybrid & RAV4 Prime)” have reported in recent days, Toyota Canada has …
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Toyota, Lexus Extend Connected Services Trials to 10 Years

Connected services in cars and via mobile apps are rapidly spreading across the auto industry. Many customers love them—until the free trials end and they have to start paying monthly fees to keep using these services. Good news if you plan to buy a new Toyota or Lexus : the …
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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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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.