How Safe is a 2023 Toyota RAV4?

May 30th, 2023 by

2023 Toyota RAV4 Blind Spot Monitor
 

If you’re on the hunt for a compact SUV, the Toyota RAV4 is bound to end up on the top of your list. After all, it’s spacious, well-equipped, and popular with drivers across the Murrieta area. Still, you need to cover all your bases before you invest in a new vehicle—and that means you need to explore the 2023 Toyota RAV4 safety ratings, too!

So, how safe is a Toyota RAV4? See for yourself:

  • Overall NHTSA Safety Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
  • Overall IIHS Safety Rating: 2023 Top Safety Pick

In what follows, we’ll take a closer look at the scores that the RAV4 received from the nation’s foremost safety experts. We’ll also take a look at the 2023 Toyota RAV4 safety features, so you can know exactly what to expect from your test drive in Temecula.

 

 

Toyota RAV4 Safety Ratings: NHTSA

You can count on the Toyota RAV4 to keep you safe in the event of a collision. That’s not our opinion. It’s the opinion of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The RAV4 earned a five star score on the basis of its performance in the following tests:

  • Overall Frontal Crash Rating: 4 Stars
  • Front Driver Side Crash Rating: 4 Stars
  • Front Passenger Side Crash Rating: 4 Stars
  • Overall Side Crash Rating: 5 Stars
  • Combined Side Barrier & Pole Rating (Front): 5 Stars
  • Combined Side Barrier & Pole Rating (Rear): 5 Stars
  • Rollover Crash Rating: 4 Stars

Toyota RAV4 Safety Ratings: IIHS

The nation’s leading non-governmental safety review agency also found the Toyota RAV4 to be a great choice—a Top Safety Pick, to be exact! Here’s how the RAV4 did in their extensive testing regimen:

  • Small Overlap Front Crash (Driver): Good
  • Small Overlap Front Crash (Passenger): Good
  • Moderate Overlap Front Crash (Original Test): Good
  • Moderate Overlap Front Crash (Updated Test): Acceptable
  • Side (Original Test): Good
  • Side (Updated Test): Acceptable
  • Roof Strength: Good
  • Head Restraints & Seats: Good
  • Highlights (Varies by Trim/Option): Good
  • Front Crash Prevention (Vehicle-to-vehicle, Standard): Superior
  • Front Crash Prevention (Vehicle-to-pedestrian, day, Standard): Superior
  • Front Crash Prevention (Vehicle-to-pedestrian, night, Standard): Superior
  • LATCH Ease of Use: Good

Toyota RAV4 Safety Features

When you choose the Toyota RAV4, the advanced features of Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 come standard. In other words, you and your passengers will always be protected by some of the most advanced safety features that Toyota offers. Plus, you have the option to upgrade with more useful features if safety and awareness are two of your top priorities.

Standard Safety Features

  • Pre-Collision System With Pedestrian Detection
  • Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Alert With Steering Assist
  • Lane Tracing Assist
  • Road Sign Assist
  • Star Safety System™

Available Safety Features

  • Blind Spot Monitor With Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Test Drive the Toyota RAV4 at Temecula Valley Toyota

Ready to experience the Toyota RAV4 safety features for yourself? We’ve got you covered! Contact us today to set up a test drive or claim one of our current new vehicle specials. We’re proud to serve the drivers of Canyon Lake and Wildomar, and we can’t wait to show you what this SUV can do.

 

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