Toyota RAV4 120D 4X4 Advance 20th Anniversary, road test (equipment, price and opinion)

After discussing its dynamic qualities both on and off the tarmac, as well as its exterior and interior design, it is time to get out the calculator, pencil and paper.

We are putting the full stop on the test of the Toyota RAV4 that has been with us these past few days, analysing its equipment and its price.

Equipment

The RAV4 in question features the Advance trim level, sitting as the intermediate step in the range, above the basic Active and below the Executive, the top of the three available versions. In addition, our unit is fitted with the 20th Anniversary Pack, a very interesting add-on that offers a great deal of equipment for a reasonable sum.

As standard, the RAV4 Advance offers a sufficient level of equipment, in line with the segment average. Nothing important is missing, although it is true that a certain technological touch, which we only find on the Executive, is lacking. In terms of safety, the RAV4 offers ISOFIX anchorages, 7 airbags, ABS+EBD+BA+EPS+TCS+ESP+HAC, side protection beams, tyre pressure sensor and LED daytime running lights.

As for comfort, the RAV4 offers rear seats that split 60:40, pockets on the backs of the front seats, rear-view camera, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, on-board computer, storage pockets in all four doors, light and rain sensors, Toyota Touch 2 infotainment, electrically folding mirrors or an electrochromic interior mirror.

Our unit came with the 20th Anniversary Pack as an optional extra, consisting of 18″ alloy wheels in a two-tone finish, darkened rear glass, an electrically operated tailgate, and xenon headlights.
It also featured the Toyota Touch 2&GO system, an upgrade to the multimedia equipment that includes navigation with European maps and advanced Bluetooth connectivity. Finally, our RAV4 was painted in a very attractive metallic colour called Ruby Red.

Price

As you can see in the photographs, the Toyota RAV4 has a price of €29,950. At almost €30,000 it sits around the segment average. If we want to access a RAV4, however basic, we will need to pay a minimum of €24,090, corresponding to the 120D 4×2 Active variant.

If, on the other hand, budget is no problem and we want a RAV4, we will spend, excluding options, €39,940 on the 150D 4×4 Autodrive Executive model. As we can see, there is a good range of prices to choose from, which makes the prospect of getting one of these Japanese models even more appealing.

Looking at its rivals in the segment, we find alternatives such as the Nissan X-Trail dCi 130 Acenta, starting from €30,950, or the Subaru XV 2.0 TD Executive Plus, somewhat smaller but better equipped, which costs €28,850.

Final verdict

If we are looking for a versatile vehicle, capable of tackling very varied situations and with more than notable family qualities, the Toyota RAV4 stands out as one of the best candidates. That said, we are talking about one of the “creators” of the compact SUV segment.

The mechanical combination of the 120D engine with all-wheel drive also gives it very interesting off-road capabilities, as the Toyota is then able to venture into rather difficult terrain with the assurance that it won’t leave us stranded. With this engine we will also keep costs in check, thanks to a refined consumption figure that means we won’t have to worry too much about refuelling.

Moreover, for nearly 5 million of the old pesetas we get a very extensive level of equipment that leaves nothing to be desired, something that adventurous families will surely appreciate when considering the RAV4 as their only car.

Photography | Daniel Valdivielso

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