An all-new RAV4 is expected to debut as a 2019 model.

Changes to the rest of the RAV4 lineup include the addition of a suite of active safety features as standard across the range, which includes automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlamps, and lane-keeping assist. Toyota has also made the RAV4’s hybrid powertrain available on the entry-level LE model. The biggest news for the RAV4 in 2018 is the addition of the new Adventure model, which receives ruggedized styling and greater ground clearance.

As far as capability goes, though, there are few crossovers in this class with the cargo space or maximum towing capacity of the RAV4, which makes it attractive to weekend warriors and pragmatic types alike. Dynamically, the RAV4 leans heavily toward the soft and easygoing end of the performance spectrum, and its two powertrain options-a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and a hybrid version with that same engine-don’t provide much giddyup. It is hard-earned popularity: the RAV4’s spacious cabin, straightforward controls, and the added perk of advanced standard active safety tech such as automated emergency braking and adaptive cruise control help widen its appeal. As one of the original compact crossovers with roots dating back more than two decades, the RAV4 continues to be one of the most popular choices in the Toyota showroom.

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