Unfortunately, its cabin materials consist of disappointing black plastic, and the SofTex vinyl upholstery found on most trims won’t fool anyone into thinking it’s leather (which isn’t available at all) - Autotrader
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 showcases an interior that is as practical as it can get. With room for up to 5 people, all average-sized adults can be seated inside comfortably, with enough head and shoulder room. Its slight fastback design also does not rob away from the headroom. The adequate bolstered seats offer enough support, while the SUV is being thrashed around the corners to its maximum capabilities.
The 2018 RAV4 will also get new features this time around, such as heated and ventilated functions are now offered as standard with the lower trims. While cloth upholstery is standard in the base trims, Toyota offers premium leather upholstered seats in the top-most trims. Again, coming to the competition, the Honda CR-V takes the cake here, with the best cabin space of all.
| Model |
2018 Toyota RAV4 |
2018 Honda CR-V |
2018 Ford Escape |
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
39.8 |
40.1 |
39.9 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
57.3 |
57.9 |
56 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
42.6 |
41.3 |
43.1 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
38.9 |
39.2 |
39 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
37.2 |
40.4 |
36.8 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
55.4 |
55.6 |
55.3 |
Some of the interior features included in the 2018 RAV4 are-
- Rear privacy glass
- Heated and ventilated seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- All-weather floor mats
- Heated mirrors
- 60/40 split-folding rear seats
2018 Toyota RAV4 Infotainment
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 also comes with a driver-centric dash layout. It houses a major 6.1-inch Entune touchscreen infotainment system in the lower trims of the RAV4, while the higher trims get a 7.0-inch upgraded system. The system is adequately responsive and easy to use. It is also slightly angled towards the driver for better usage. Apple CarPlay is still missing from the RAV4. The 2018 RAV4 also houses a 4.2-inch multi-information display for optimum use.
Some of the infotainment features on offer are-
- Bluetooth
- Voice recognition
- A 360-degree view camera system
- Entune Premium Audio with Integrated Navigation
- 11-speaker JBL sound system
- 7-inch high-res touchscreen
2018 Toyota RAV4 Cargo Volume
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 offers a cargo space of 38.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats. Moreover, when the rear seats are folded down in a 60/40 manner, the RAV4 gets a maximum cargo space of 73.4 cu. ft. It also has a power liftgate function with adjustable height, which makes loading and unloading that much more easier.
| Model |
2018 Toyota RAV4 |
2018 Honda CR-V |
2018 Ford Escape |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (cubic ft) |
38.4 |
39.2 |
34.0 |
When it comes to practicality, there is none that can best the Honda CR-V, as it offers a maximum cargo space of 39.2 cu. ft, which is mighty impressive.
