Toyota RAV4 Towing Capacity

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Being prepared for an adventure means more than just bringing along any necessary equipment—it’s about having a vehicle as well that can haul all your cargo. For that, you’ll want to check out the Toyota RAV4. This SUV is fully prepared to pull anything you need up to a camping site.

To show drivers near Avon, Indianapolis, and Plainfield what this SUV can do, Andy Mohr Toyota has explored the towing potential of the RAV4. Read more to learn what features help to give this vehicle such brawny potential.

Toyota RAV4: Robust Engine Force

When building a vehicle that can tow a significant amount of cargo, you want to start with a strong engine. In the case of the Toyota RAV4, a standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine sits underneath the hood of this SUV. You’ll enjoy a forceful feeling of acceleration with up to 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.

As for towing power, drivers will be able to pull up to 1,500 pounds of cargo with this engine. However, if you choose to upgrade to the available Adventure trim, you’ll achieve up to 3,500 pounds of towing. That’s plenty of muscle to pull a lightweight travel trailer up into the mountains for a weekend.

Standard 8-Speed Automatic Transmission

Apart from having a robust engine, this SUV also boasts an impressive 8-Speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). By having more gears, your vehicle will be able to have more settings for efficient energy transfer. This means your vehicle will have plenty of gears to work with while it gets your cargo moving.

Taut Suspension Design

In order for a vehicle to effectively pull cargo, it needs to be able to move with the trailer. In order to provide great handling and control while hauling cargo, the RAV4 offers an Independent MacPherson strut front suspension. With a well-tuned suspension system, this SUV is well- equipped to tow a significant amount of weight.

Safe Towing Features

Towing is a bit of an aquired skill and for many drivers, having an extra hand while towing can be a big help. To help with that, the RAV4 provides drivers with an available Downhill Assist Control (DAC) feature. While you’re moving down an incline, your vehicle will apply brake force to help control your speed, so you handle reliably no matter what.

To add to that, this vehicle provides an available Blind Spot Monitor that makes changing lanes with a trailer more streamlined. If there’s a vehicle riding along your blind spot, a light on your side mirrors will light up to show what side the vehicle is on.

Explore with Confidence in the Toyota RAV4

If you’re the kind of person who enjoys heading out on weekend adventures, the Toyota RAV4 is a vehicle that’s been built to keep up with your lifestyle. Drivers near Avon, Indianapolis, and Plainfield will enjoy the freedom this SUV’s towing potential is able to provide.

Are you looking to give the RAV4 a try? Come into our showroom and schedule a test drive with Andy Mohr Toyota today!

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