Verdict
B
BHP
148 bhp
0–60
9.6 s
Top speed
124 mph
MPG
48 mpg (US)
Used
$7,600-$19,000
Strengths
- Cabin step-change on XA30
- Hybrid added 2016 (HSD 2.5)
- Honda-grade reliability
Weaknesses
- Bland styling
- DPF on diesel
- Steering numb
Notable tech
- Fourth-gen RAV4 (XA40)
- Five-door only
- 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D diesel
- 2.0 / 2.5 petrol
- 2.5 HSD hybrid added 2016 facelift
Common issues
- DPF clogging diesel
- 2.0 petrol oil burn
- Sat-nav lag pre-2016
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across XA40's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.0 Valvematic
BHP148
Torque195 Nm
0–6010.0 s
Top115 mph
MPG (US)31 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox6MT / Multidrive S
2.0 D-4D diesel
BHP122
Torque320 Nm
0–6010.5 s
Top115 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox6MT
2.2 D-CAT 150 diesel
BHP148
Torque340 Nm
0–609.6 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)41 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
2.5 HSD hybrid
BHP195
Torque206 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top112 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD-i
GearboxeCVT