Used Toyota RAV4 for sale

What types of used Toyota RAV4 cars are there?

Toyota has been selling the RAV4 since the mid-1990s. Every model has been a mid-sized family SUV capable of some mild off-roading, but each version has refined the package considerably.

The fourth generation added a hybrid option, and the fifth-generation RAV4 is available with regular hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

When buying a used Toyota RAV4 for sale, you also get to benefit from the Japanese manufacturer’s high-quality manufacturing, which means excellent reliability.

Popular Toyota RAV4 trims

Maybe a less obvious choice in a world of premium SUVs, every Toyota RAV4 for sale comes with plenty of equipment as standard, with high-spec models adding some true luxuries.

> Toyota RAV4 Design - entry-level Design model with 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.5-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

> Toyota RAV4 Excel - well-equipped mid-spec Excel gets a 360-degree parking camera, a heated steering wheel and bright LED headlights

> Toyota RAV4 GR Sport - more aggressive style with larger alloy wheels and parking sensor technology that automatically brakes the car

Toyota RAV4 history

The RAV4 has been a staple on British roads since the first model was released in 1994 – you’re likely to see all generations of this popular SUV still in use.

> Fouth-generation Toyota RAV4 XA40 (2012) - comfortable SUV with a safe design, available with petrol, diesel and 2.5-litre hybrid

> Facelifted Toyota RAV4 XA40 (2015) - extra equipment including more in-car tech and a sharper exterior with LED daytime running lights

> Fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 XA50 (2018) - boxier and more angular design, front- and four-wheel-drive variants – available as hybrid or PHEV only

> Facelifted Toyota RAV4 XA50 (2023) - upgraded 10.5-inch infotainment display and more safety equipment

What features does the Toyota RAV4 have?

If you’re after a hi-tech SUV, then a facelifted fifth-generation RAV4 is the one to go for – it gets the bigger and better 10.5-inch infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster.

As standard, it’ll also has rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, a powered boot lid and keyless entry.

You also get Toyota Safety Sense, which includes safety kit like emergency steering assist, night-time pedestrian detection and adaptive cruise control. There’s no wonder Euro NCAP awarded the RAV4 a full five-star safety rating.

Is the Toyota RAV4 reliable?

Toyota has a couple of reputations that it consistently lives up to – value for money, safety, and reliability are three that come to mind.

A used Toyota RAV4 should be a smart purchase because Toyota has developed a winning formula.

How much does the Toyota RAV4 cost to run?

Gone are the days when SUVs were branded as fuel guzzlers – the latest RAV4 is strictly a hybrid.

Official figures suggest the hybrid model should be able to achieve just shy of 50mpg. Add bigger (and less efficient) wheels and four-wheel-drive, and this might drop to around 40mpg, which is still impressive.

Those with a home charger may wish to consider a RAV4 Plug-in, which returns 282mpg on official tests. This depends a lot on how often you charge it, but with a 46-mile electric-only range, you’ll spend a lot less time at the petrol station.

Who is the Toyota RAV4 suitable for?

A used Toyota RAV4 for sale first and foremost appeals to drivers buying with their head – it’s a sensible purchase that’s likely to prove reliable, long-lasting, cheap to run and practical.

Newer generations, like the ones you’ll find on cinch, are also attractive on a heart level. You get a lot of kit and seriously sharp style.

An alternative might be the Hyundai Tucson.