In the market for a new SUV? Toyota has you covered. Take your pick from the RAV4, Highlander, 4Runner, Sequoia, and Land Cruiser. The two most popular models, RAV4 and Highlander, are very similar. But which should you buy? We can help you make your decision.
The differences between the two on the outside are obvious. Front and rear ends, profiles, grilles, and taillights are unique. The Highlander offers more of an aggressive look when stacked against the RAV4. Think bold and exciting in the Highlander, simple and traditional in the RAV4. As far as the interior is concerned, the Highlander generally offers better materials while providing more room and a third row.
Now let’s take a look under the hood. The RAV4 gives you two powertrains, the Highlander three. The standard RAV4 is a 176-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder available in front or all-wheel drive. Standard Highlanders also use a 4-cylinder engine, but increase the power with a 185-horsepower 2.7-liter unit in front-wheel drive. An upgrade to a V6 allows you to choose between front or all-wheel drive. Fuel economy favors the RAV4.
Equipment and technology are fairly close, however, the Highlander boasts a rear-seat Blu-ray player with 9-inch display, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, and panoramic sunroof. Safety enthusiasts will love the adaptive cruise control, forward-collision alert with automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind spot monitoring system available in both the RAV4 and Highlander. Each model has earned a perfect 5-star overall score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which can’t be ignored.
In essence, the two are almost identical. The best way to make a decision on which SUV you should buy is a test drive at Larry H. Miller American Toyota Albuquerque. Stop by and visit us today!
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