Aside from the fact that the SUV market has grown considerably over the years, there are also other reasons why people are choosing the 2017 Toyota RAV4 over other kinds of vehicles. Given all the things the 2017 Toyota RAV4 offers however, people preferring it over its competition no longer comes as much of a surprise. Here's why the 2017 Toyota RAV4 is an a worthy SUV for you to buy.
2017 Toyota RAV4: More Room For The Family And Baggage
Obviously, SUVs provide more room for the family compared to cars that can only carry four people including the driver. Add one more to that and you plus those in the back seat would really be uncomfortable. In addition, legroom and cargo space in sedans don't exactly provide a lot of comfort when you are traveling far. The 2017 Toyota RAV4 on the other hand provides more than enough room for a comfortable ride. Folding the rear seat down will give you 73.4 cubic-feet of space for cargo and 38.4 cubic-feet of space when the seats are not folded down as reported. Clearly, sedans cannot hold a candle against SUVs in this regard.
2017 Toyota RAV4: Perfect All-Around Vehicle
If you are someone with an active lifestyle, you don't really head out and do all sorts of work using a sedan. Let's face it, sedans are simply not cut out to be hauling people and towing trailers. There is a reason why the "U" in SUV stands for utility and that is because it offers the perfect all-around vehicle.
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 176 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. It is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that distributes the power through a standard front wheel drive (FWD) and optional all-wheel drive (AWD) with towing capability of up to 1,500 pounds.
2017 Toyota RAV4: Downright Practical
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 basically spells practicality in all sense of the word. It has a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of $24,910 for the base trim and maxes out at $36,150 for the top trim with AWD drivetrain configuration. As far as fuel economy is concerned, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given the 2017 Toyota RAV4 a rating of 22 and 29 miles per gallon in the city and on the highway respectively.
With that being said, when prices of gasoline in the U.S. go up again, you will have less things to worry about when it comes to economizing with your vehicle if you have a 2017 Toyota RAV4 since it will help you through it. Considering all these reasons, the 2017 Toyota RAV4 is certainly an SUV worth buying.
