Toyota RAV4 Price in Kenya- Full Review, Specs

The Toyota Rav4 price in Kenya is starting from Ksh 2.6 million to 3 million for a foreign used one, for a locally used one, you will need Ksh 900,000 and above, for a brand new RAV4, the cost is Ksh five million and above. To establish which model year you can afford with your budget, continue reading below, we will also have a full review of the RAV4.

Toyota RAV4 overview

Toyota RAV4 is among the compact crossovers that you can own in Kenya. If you want to learn every detail about this car, this is the right article for you. Below, we are going to cover the prices of Toyota RAV4, models available in the Kenyan market, specs and buying tips for those who want to make a purchase.

The car has been on the market since 1994 and is manufactured by Toyota, the Japanese car manufacturer. There have been 5 generations since the inception of the vehicle. Previously, the car had two variations, that is, the short wheelbase and the long wheelbase. However, the short wheelbase was discontinued in 2007.

In 2019, the car underwent a facelift to give it an even more attractive appearance. The car was among the first compact crossover SUVs. That is, it bridges between the SUV and the small compact vehicles. It competes with the likes of Mazda CX5, Honda CRV and Subaru Forester.

Toyota RAV4 price in Kenya

Here are the prices of used abroad Toyota RAV4 models that are available in the Kenyan Market including in towns like Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru, Thika, Eldoret, Machakos, etc.

Locally used cars are often more than 7 years old, this is one of the reasons they come at lower prices. Here is the average cost in the market.

While the prices provided are the average of the market, they might vary depending on various factors. An imported secondhand car will not cost the same as a locally available secondhand. In another case, higher grades will cost more than the lower grades counterparts even though they are on the same model.

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Toyota RAV4 Specifications

The compact crossover comes with various features that keep it on top of its rivals. Let us look at these specs in this section.

1. Toyota RAV4 exterior

The car has a classy striking appearance, especially with the 2019 redesign that made it more aggressive.

Here is what you will find on the exterior of this automobile:

• RAV4 is a 5-door car(front row, second row and the tail door)
• The ground clearance is 7.5 inches which is way good even on speed bumps and when carrying heavy loads
• The tail door for recent models is top-hinged, models that came before had a side-hinged back door
• There are different colors to pick from
• Some models have 17-inch steel or alloy rims while others have 18-inch alloy rims
• Higher grades come with fog lights
• Lastly, RAV4 has an optional sunroof

2. Toyota RAV4 interiors

The car’s interior is spacious, comfortable and luxurious.

Here is what the inside has to offer:

• RAV4 is a 5 seater
• The seats are well cushioned and with headrests
• When it comes to the boot space, the car can handle fairly large cargo, when more space is needed, the backseats can be folded
• Cabin storage is also adequate, from cupholders, seat pockets, and center box to storage compartments on door panels
• The legroom for the car on both the front and second row is comfortable
• The headroom is also okay and does not fill tight even for tall people
• The car also comes with airbags for safety purposes
• It is also fitted with modern technology such as Amazon Alexa, Android Auto, Wi-fi hotspot, radio and a six-speaker stereo

3. Toyota RAV4 engine specs

RAV4 comes with a powerful high capacity engine.

Here is a list of the engine features:

• The engine capacity is mainly 2500cc
• Fuel consumption on average is 12.6Km/l
• The car accelerates from 0 to 100Km/h in about 5.7 seconds
• You can either choose between an Four Wheel Drive(4WD) and a Fore Wheel Drive(FF)
• The engine power is up to 203hp
• Some models have a Continous Variable Transmission(CVT) gear type while others have an 8-speed automatic transmission gear type
• The tank capacity of the RAV4 is 55 liters

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Toyota RAV4 review in Kenya

Here is our review of the Toyota RAV4 after we drove it, looked at its features and compared feedback from different owners of the car.

Comfort

Toyota RAV4 is a comfortable vehicle to ride in, the legroom is great on both rows. Additionally, you get tech features on recent models of the RAV4 that make things easier and enjoyable when riding in the vehicle. The seats are also comfortable and you can pick between leather and clothe. However, the quality of the interior material is low, at a glance, you might think the interior is premium but there are a lot of plastics in the vehicle’s cabin.

Driving experience

The ground clearance for Toyota RAV4 is great, this means you will not have to worry about the huge speed bumps on Kenyan roads. RAV handles well since it has a firm grip on the road, there is also not much body roll. If you get one with a CVT transmission, there will be not much driving thrill but the drive will be smooth, for an automatic, you will get a more engaging driving experience.

Reliability

Despite Toyota RAV4’s price being higher than most of its competitors, people still prefer this crossover SUV, the main reason for this is because RAV4 is a very reliable car. When you service the vehicle as required on the owner’s manual, you will rarely experience problems. The spare parts of the vehicle are easily available in the country, also, it is easy to maintain a RAV4.

Safety rating

After ANCAP performed crash tests on the 2019 models of RAV4 and onwards, they gave a 5-star rating for the car. This is majorly due to its design and safety features that come as a standard. These features include dual frontal, side chest-protecting and side head-protecting (curtains), a driver knee airbag, Autonomous emergency braking (City, Interurban & Vulnerable Road User) as well as lane keep assist (LKA) with lane departure warning (LDW) and a blind spot monitor (BSM).

Value for money

The Toyota RAV4 price is high but still, we think it is value for money. The only thing that doesn’t match the price is the much plastic on the dashboard and the door panels. Otherwise, you will get a great ground clearance, comfortable seats, good boot space, tech features, good reliability and average fuel usage.

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In conclusion, the RAV4 is a good pick for someone who is looking for a reliable car that can serve as a family vehicle and still go for a light offroad adventure. The price of RAV4 is however high by around 200k compared to its competitors.