If you'd like to upgrade your sedan to something with more utility but don't want to deal with large space requirements, a compact crossover like the Toyota RAV4 is a great place to start. The RAV4 is spacious and versatile and offers flexible cargo space and lots of features. And with its conveniently sized physical footprint, it's easy to maneuver and doesn't take up space. Of course, drivers in the Batavia area have a few options when considering compact crossovers. But few are as well-rounded.
The Chevrolet Equinox is a compact crossover that draws many comparisons to the RAV4. And at first glance, it looks like an even match. However, closer inspection reveals RAV4's superiority in several key areas, particularly performance, utility, and feature availability. Here's a quick look at some of their key distinctions.
Performance: The Toyota RAV4 is not only more capable but also more efficient, with a 203-horsepower 2.4-liter engine that achieves EPA-estimated mpg ratings of 27 city, 35 highway, and 30 combined. EPA ratings for Equinox's 170-horsepower turbo 1.5-liter fall behind at 26, 31, and 28.
Cargo Space: Carrying capacity is one of the primary benefits of a crossover utility vehicle. And the RAV4s cargo area is among the largest in its class, with 37.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 70 cubic feet with them folded. Equinox's cargo hold measures 30 cubic feet with all seats in use, and 64 with them folded.
Advanced Safety Features: The Toyota RAV4 equips a full suite of Toyota Safety Sense advanced driver assistance technologies, and all but one come standard on every model. Driver aids include:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Lane Tracing Assist
- Automatic High Beams
- Road Sign Assist
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (Standard on XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road, and Limited
The Chevy Equinox offers advanced safety features as well, but they aren't all as accessible. Equinox comes standard with forward collision warning and mitigation, lane-departure warning and mitigation, and automatic high beams. Blind-spot monitoring is only available on the penultimate trim and standard on the very top trim. And if you want adaptive cruise control, you'll have to select the highest tier and then add another package.
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If you'd like more information about the RAV4, its options, or available Toyota lease deals, please contact Toyota of Batavia by phone or through our website. And if you would like to see for yourself what separates the 2021 RAV from the competition, we invite you to visit for a test drive. We'd love to give you a tour.
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