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Appearance
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 has bulked up a bit in comparison to the 2018 model, both in its larger size and its style. While the 2018 version sports a sleek look for a SUV, the 2019 RAV4 has styling that brings a little more muscle, with sculpting that gives the vehicle a bit of a rugged sporty look. The 2018 RAV4 appears rounded at the front, while the 2019 has a more square look with a more aggressive grille design.
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Engine
The 2019 model of the Toyota RAV4 introduces a 2.5 liter Dynamic Force engine that is paired with a responsive Direct Shift eight-speed CVT, while the 2018 version is equipped with a 176-horsepower 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
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Safety
The 2018 RAV4 is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense, a standard package that includes pre-collision system, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, automatic high beams and dynamic radar cruise control. The 2019 Toyota RAV4 expands upon this, premiering the all-new Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 which fine-tunes and builds upon the existing Safety Sense features, adding features such as road sign assist and lane-keeping assist.
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Interior/Technology
Both the 2018 and 2019 Toyota RAV4s include the Entune infotainment system, a standard 7 inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa capabilities. However the look of the dash in the 2019 appears more modern with more distinct lines and sharper edges. The touchscreen display for example is has a greater visual impact, protruding from the dash resembling the look of tablet.
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