Toyota has been around for a very long time. The manufacturer is reliable and Toyota tends to build cars that can drive for years to come. It is a car brand that you know you can count on to keep you safe and is not a waste of money.
The 2022 Toyota Rav4 TRD we have no doubt will be no different. It is expected that it will be a compact SUV that can seat 5 people comfortably with luggage and will still have space for all your added extras that you might need whilst you travel around the country or go off-roading with.
In this article, we will share everything there is to know about the 2022 Toyota Rav4 TRD, what changes car enthusiasts expect and what is expected to stay the same.
Everything there is to know about the 2022 Toyota Rav4 TRD, expected release date and the powertrain behind this reliable and smooth compact SUV.
The Engine of the 2022 Toyota Rav4 TRD
It is safe to assume that there will not be any changes to the engine that is offered on the 2022 TRD. At the moment, the Rav4 line has only one engine option which is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that can give up to 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. On the standard Rav4, the power of this engine runs through an 8-speed automatic transmission and out to the front wheels which makes this compact SUV a standard Front-wheel-drive car.
However, the TRD off-road Limited as well as the Adventure trims offer an all-wheel-drive system. This makes the TRD option better for those who want to take the car off-roading or adventuring through rougher terrains. The All-wheel-drive system will shift power from the front to the back and then side to side to ensure that you have optimal traction.
At the moment all Rav4 models include the following features and it is not expected that these features will change in the 2022 year models:
-Automatic Emergency Braking
-Active lane control
-Adaptive cruise control
-Automatic high beams
With the current TRD, you get extra driving modes to select from such as snow, mud, sand, downhill control and more. It is expected that these driving modes will be the same in the 2022 year model.
Interior of the Rav4 TRD
The interior of the car is pure luxury! The current TRD comes with a panoramic moon roof which is safe to assume will come with the 2022 year model as well. It is gorgeous and makes off-roading that much more exciting at night.
The dashboard and infotainment system is modern which means that you get all the latest in technology. When it comes to the space that the SUV offers, it is a spacious car that can seat 5 people comfortably. You can have a lot of luggage in the car as well. There are plenty of compartments that can hold all your small items for safekeeping.
There is nothing wow on the interior of the car but with that being said, it is still a Toyota so you can feel that the material used in the interior is good quality and you do not get the plastic feel which is great.
Add ons that the TRD is expected to come with
The TRD version of the Rav4 is meant to be the off-roading version of the car series. With that being said, there are a few add-ons that this trim has that the other Rav4 models do not.
For starters, you get 18” wheels which are designed for all terrains. You will also get access to a better infotainment center which includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-fi hotspot, and more.
If you look at the outside of the car, you get raised black roof rails which gives the SUV a unique look and premium stitching that includes ‘TRD’ in the headrests to make sure that everyone knows which trim you decided to buy.
Finally, you also get special suspension tuning which is designed to make your off-roading experience better and more smooth.
Estimated price and release date
Toyota has not yet released a date for when they will be launching the 2022 Rav4 TRD or any of the models for that matter. It is estimated that the SUV will be available in fall 2021.
It is safe to assume that the price for the car will remain close to the current price of the models which is around $ 27 000- $37 000 depending on which model trim you decide to go for.