Through new multimedia technology, RAV4 connects with its driver’s lifestyle as never before. Every 2019 RAV4 model is equipped with Entune 3.0 Audio, a comprehensive system that includes 6 speakers, 7.0-in. touchscreen, AM/FM, Scout GPS Link Compatible with up to 3-year trial, Siri Eyes Free, Apple CarPlay Compatible, aux. port, USB media port (plus 4 additional USB charging ports on XLE and above), hands-free phone capability, advanced voice recognition and music streaming via Bluetooth.
The XLE grade can be upgraded with Entune 3.0 Audio Plus, which adds an 8-inch touchscreen and SiriusXM Radio.
The Limited grade includes the Smart Key System on all doors and liftgate, hands-free power liftgate with jam protection, Bird’s Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan, Overhead 360-degree view in drive and reverse, and curb view, plus Qi-compatible wireless charging.
Smarter All-Wheel Drive
All-wheel drive (AWD) may have become a ubiquitous term in the automotive industry, and especially among SUVs, but not all AWD systems are the same. Toyota took a smarter approach to a technology that many might not even think about. The result is effective traction for inclement and slippery weather and trails while reducing AWD’s typical drag on fuel economy.
Smarter Safety
Toyota has fulfilled a goal to make driver safety systems with automatic emergency braking standard on most models, and the 2019 RAV4 debuts with the second generation of the Toyota Safety Sense system (TSS 2.0). The full system is standard on all grades and includes:
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
Capability to detect a preceding vehicle or pedestrian in daytime or with better low-light recognition capabilities, or daytime cyclist (new). The system will alert the driver with audible and visual warnings and/or apply brakes to help mitigate or avoid the collision in certain cases (using Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Brake Assist (BA), and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
For highways/freeways only, this adaptive cruise control functions at 0-110 mph and enables low-speed speed matching, stopping, and acceleration/deceleration relative to a preceding vehicle travelling at a slower speed.
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
Newly added to LDA w/SA is the capability, under some circumstances, to detect the road’s edge, in addition to the pre-existing capability to detect visible lane markers and the vehicle’s position in the lane. If unintentional lane deviation is detected, the system alerts the driver with audible and visual warnings.
New Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
For highways/freeways only, LTA can be enabled when using DRCC and has the capability to recognize white or yellow lane markings or the path of a preceding vehicle if lane markers are temporarily unavailable. It can also identify and actively track the centre of the lane by providing steering assistance (hands-on, driver-assist system) and can be turned off.
Smarter Hybrid
The new Ni-MH battery pack is smaller and more efficient than in the previous RAV4 HV, reducing HV battery charging time and frequency and contributing to enhanced fuel efficiency. The pack is small enough to be installed under the rear seats, rather than taking up space under the cargo area.
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