The Toyota RAV4 has evolved quite a bit in the past decade, losing its rear-hinged spare tire and becoming softer and sleeker with each passing year. For 2016, the small crossover gained fluid body lines and a higher-quality interior. But is the new design enough to deem the RAV4 something special in its segment?
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Toyota does a good job of differentiating the RAV4 from the look of the Highlander and 4Runner, and even the upcoming C-HR crossover. Up front, the revised Toyota RAV4 features a slimmer line connecting the Toyota badge to the new headlights. A new trapezoidal lower grille replaces the garish cladding found on the old model. The lower fog lights appear less bulky after the update.
From the side, you probably won't notice too many changes. Toyota says it has new rocker panels and wheel designs for the new model. Like before, the RAV4 features roof rails and a slightly sloping roofline.
Out back, the RAV4 receives revised LED taillights that appear slimmer. A silver skid plate garnish on most models covers part of the black cladding. On the old model, the cladding was quite a bit more pronounced.
