As America’s best-selling non-pickup model, the Toyota RAV4 is easily the greatest success story in the increasingly popular crossover segment. The compact wasn’t the first vehicle to blend the utility and cargo space of an SUV with the efficiency and comfort of a traditional car, but it is largely credited with popularizing the crossover approach. […]
After being crowned America’s best-selling SUV for eight years running, the Toyota RAV4 is on a roll. Now entering its sixth generation, it has received a major redesign for 2026 that’s already turning heads. First and foremost, the 2026 Toyota RAV4 comes standard with a hybrid powertrain. That’s right, the RAV4 no longer offers a […]
The Toyota RAV4 has earned plenty of recognition from drivers and critics since it first hit the scene in the mid-1990s, and it’s easy to see why. Combining a car-like driving experience with the sort of cargo room and utility that defines the SUV segment, the RAV4 was one of the first crossovers to find […]
I feel like not enough people make full use of their compact SUVs. We often categorize them as small, suburban vehicles for people working on a budget, and we don’t think of them as anything exciting. But when you really dig into the specs and capability of most compact SUVs, they’re actually some of the […]
In the automotive world, evolution is everything. We all know how easy it is to get stuck in our ways and work ourselves into a rut, but in order to ensure success, automakers need to be continually reinventing the wheel. Over the last decade, this trend has largely played out in the form of new […]
From the minute your children are born, your concern for their safety takes center stage, and while they grow up and become independent, that concern truly never fades. In fact, it may increase at times as certain milestones pass by, including the day they start driving or when they head off to college—and in both […]
There are many decisions you make as a parent that you might not have considered in your younger years. For instance, your choice of vehicle is directly related to the safety, convenience, and comfort it affords you and your family, whether you’re traveling a few blocks down the road or across state lines. For this […]
Compact SUVs are part of a popular vehicle segment because their easy-to-drive and easy-to-park dimensions give them an edge over space-ship-like large SUVs. They also have a fuel economy that rivals that of sedans. Then, they get the increased riding height associated with SUVs. Within the market of compact SUVs, there is still plenty of […]
When you’re looking to purchase a vehicle, there are a lot of factors to consider. How am I going to use the vehicle? What are my priorities–fuel efficiency, performance specs, handling, luxury features, technology? What’s my state in life right now? What will my state in life be five years from now? You know the […]
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 has come a long way since its introduction in 2016. The boxy look of old has transformed through the years to what is now a sleek and modern version that not only turns heads but gets buyers to stop and turn around. When you add in the fuel efficiency and eco-friendly […]
Toyota’s versatile RAV4 is designed to handle everything from everyday errands to yearly getaways. This SUV has been in production since 1994, so it’s certainly undergone its fair share of changes over the years. We could look back on the major styling changes and engine upgrades of generations past, but instead, we’re going to keep […]
