The 2019 Toyota RAV4 can tow up to 1,500 pounds, which allows Chicagoland drivers to tow a small trailer or boat around the area. The advanced Adventure trim also allows up to 3,500 pounds of towing power. This top-rated SUV also has a payload capacity of up to 1,240 pounds. The 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid can tow up to 1,750 pounds with the XLE Hybrid, LE Hybrid, and Limited Hybrid. With the upcoming 2019 hybrid model, you can expect the same jaw-dropping towing capabilities.
Toyota RAV4 Engine and Performance Features
To tow 1,500 pounds around Schaumburg, the RAV4 needs an engine that can deliver on strength and power. This Toyota SUV comes equipped with a 2.5L dynamic force four-cylinder engine with DOHC 16-valve with d-4s dual injection and dual variable valve timing with intelligence (vvt-i) that delivers 203 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque.
Toyota RAV4 Performance Features
The Toyota RAV4 has standard front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is available. Higher RAV4 trim levels feature dynamic torque vectoring all-wheel drive (TV-AWD) with rear driveline disconnect. All trim levels offer Sport, ECO, and Normal drive modes, so drivers can choose which one is the better option for the Streamwood-area roadways. Additional performance features include:
- 8.4 to 8.5 inches of ground clearance
- Active Cornering Assist
- Direct Shift eight-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
- Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar
- Mud and Sand, Rock and Dirt, and Snow modes on higher trims
- Power-assisted ventilated 12-inch front disc brakes
- Trailing wishbone-style multi-link rear suspension
- Ventilated 11.1-inch rear disc brakes with Star Safety System™
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Engine and Performance
The 2018 RAV4 hybrid runs on a 2.5L four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve with VVT-i with 194 net system hp. It's paired with a six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and standard electronic on-demand AWD with intelligence. The upcoming 2019 RAV4 Hybrid boasts a combined 219 net system hp, with an EPA-estimated 41 mpg city and 38 mpg highway*.
Experience the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Performance at Elgin Toyota
Are you ready to see firsthand what the Toyota RAV4 can do? To experience the 2019 RAV4 and learn more about the towing capacity, performance, how it compares to the Subaru Forester or the Ford Escape, and more, visit our team at Elgin Toyota. We'll explore the available inventory, compare the RAV4 against competitive vehicles like the Honda CR-V, and then hit the Elgin streets for a test drive. Contact us today with any questions!
Disclaimer: *Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.
