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2014 Toyota RAV4 gains four new Entune audio options , including the Entune suite Apps on up - level trim . The Limited gets new Technology Package option which includes a Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert , Lane Departure Alert and Auto High Beam . Battery -powered models bring more change and are based on the previous generation RAV4 .

One of the greatest aspects of the RAV4 2014 design is something missing : the spare tire has been living in the back of this SUV since they are small runabouts 2 - door in the mid-1990s . That is not the only relevant changes in the posterior RAV4 . The compact SUV has rear doors that swing up instead of out like the RAV4s - the previous generation , making it easier to access and help shield you from rain as you load the groceries . Top-line Limited models feature power liftgate that can be adjusted to increase the height to be adjusted . The limited production of the Toyota RAV4 electric vehicle RAV4 defend the body is modified from the last generation .

The RAV4 2014 using high -quality plastic and soft touch surface to create a comfortable and inviting interior . Even basic LE trims have contrasting colors , always a good antidote to the blandness . The only part of the step is faux carbon - fiber cladding around the sills and gear lever . Leather is no longer an option in the top model , which is now receiving skin-like material called Softex is also in the RAV4 EV . We found the driver's seat comfortable even in the base model with cloth , and especially so in Limited trim with Softex and added lumbar support . Rear legroom is good and one - pull folding rear seats are easy to operate .

2014 RAV4 is powered by a 2.5-liter 4 - cylinder that makes 176 horsepower , enough to get the SUV up to speed in a decent - but not the fastest - by the way . Front - wheel drive ( FWD ) is standard and all-wheel drive ( AWD ) is optional . The RAV4 excited to tow up to 1,500 pounds . The limited - production RAV4 EV has AC induction motor , lithium - ion battery , and a single-speed automatic transmission . All models of the RAV4 EV is a front - wheel drive and not rated for towing .