2025 Toyota RAV4: Buy Now, or Wait for the Redesign?

The current generation of the Toyota RAV4 has seen massive success, making it the best-seller in its segment by far for many years. But, as tech and other elements age, the RAV4 has begun to show its age bit by bit. But, with a full redesign coming soon, should you pull the trigger on this model, or wait for the new one? This article will cover the spec breakdowns of this 2025 Toyota RAV4 but be sure to watch the video below for an in-depth design review!

What’s New for 2025?

Adventure trim discontinued
TRD Off-Road trim discontinued
Price increases

Trims and Pricing

MSRP with FWD unless noted

LE: $28,850

XLE: $30,360

XLE Premium: $33,250

Limited: $37,155

Prices rise about $1,000 for the 2025 model year, despite changes being minor.

Air ball and slam dunk

Slam Dunk: Toyota still manages to keep this RAV4 a major best-seller

Air Ball: The tech continues to show its age overtime

Design and Features

As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. The Toyota doesn’t gain any huge design elements for this year. Though, you will be losing some extra design elements with the loss of the Adventure and TRD Off-Road trims, which added a more rugged flare to the RAV4. Now, most of your trims will be luxury oriented in their design.

Here is the full breakdown of what we currently know about the feature availability:

Feature	Availability
Exterior
LED Headlights	Standard with LED Projectors
Fog Lights	LED on XLE Premium+
Wheels	17 in hubcaps to 19-inch alloys depending on trim
Mirrors	Standard BSM and Heating
Roof Options	Not available on Gas Model
LED Taillights	LED
Towing	1,500 lbs
Forward Emergency Braking	Standard on all RAV4 Models
Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Auto High Beams

When it comes to the Interior, the RAV4 will also be well-equipped on all trims.

Interior
Smart Entry	XLE+
Seat Materials	Cloth or SoftTex Available
Seat Adjustment	Standard: 6-way Manual \| XLE+: 8-way Power \| Memory: Limited
Push Button Start	All but LE
Gauge Cluster	Standard: 7-in digital display \| Limited: 12.3-in full digital
Steering Wheel	XLE+: Leather Wrapped \| Heating is Optional
Rain Sensing Wipers	Optional
Wireless Charging	Optional
360 Degree Camera	Optional on top trims
2-Zone Climate Controls	Standard on all but LE
Seat Climate	Heated and Ventilated Seats: Standard on Limited \| Heating optional on lower trims
Audio System	Standard: 6-Speakers \| Limited: 11-Speakers JBL Audio
Screen	Standard+: 8-inch display \| Limited: 10.5-in display \| Wireless CP and AA Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror	Limited
Moonroof	Standard Size on XLE Premium+ \| Panoramic Optional on Limited

The rear of the RAV4 is also well-equipped, making it one of the biggest in the segment.

Rear Amenities
Rear Vents and USBs	Standard (USBs not on LE)
Heated Rear Seats	Optional on Limited
Tailgate	Power on XLE Premium+ \| Foot Activated Optional on Limited

For in depth details on the 2025 RAV4, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.

What’s Under the Hood?

Currently, there are three different powertrains offered on the RAV4, but we will be focusing on the Full Gas-Powered version for this article:

RAV4 Gas:

2.5L I-4: 203 hp | 184 lb.ft
Paired with 8-Speed Automatic

AWD is optional on all RAV4 models for 2025. The fuel economy for the majority of (some trims differ) models is listed below, as rated by the EPA:

FWD: 27/35/30 mpg

AWD: 25/33/28 mpg

We hope you have found this overview of the 2025 Toyota RAV4 helpful! For a more detailed first look of the RAV4, please watch our video below! What do you think of the 2025 Toyota RAV4? Let us know in the comments!