- [Narrator] Since its launch in 1996,
the Toyota RAV4 has defined
the compact SUV segment in the U.S.
Over its 25-year legacy,
it has continually evolved
to meet changing consumer demands,
spawning hybrid and now plug-in hybrid members
in its ever-growing family.
And through all this, it remains unbeatable
in its commitment to quality, durability and reliability.
But the SUV segment is nothing if not competitive,
with new entrants vying for the throne each model year,
the third-generation Nissan Rogue being one of them.
Let's see how these two compare.
With three available all-wheel drive systems,
Toyota's Multi-terrain Select,
and 8.6 inches of max ground clearance,
RAV4 is ready for real off-road adventure.
Six gas grades, five hybrid grades,
and two plug-in hybrid grades
make it easy to choose just the right RAV4.
Standard safety tech
like Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,
Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist
are designed to help prevent accidents before they happen.
RAV4 really is the compact SUV for everyone,
with six gas trims
and two available all-wheel-drive systems,
and five hybrid grades,
including the new XLE Premium Hybrid.
RAV4 Prime even offers two high-performance
plug-in hybrid grades, which, like the other hybrids,
offer standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive.
Rogue is offered in four gas trims,
all with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
All-wheel drive is available but not standard on any grade.
There's a RAV4 offering adventure for every kind of buyer.
Its standard 203 horsepower engine
has an EPA-estimated 30 miles per gallon combined rating
and helps RAV4 tow from 1,500 pounds on most gas models,
all the way to 3,500 pounds on Adventure
and TRD Off-Road grades.
Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive is available,
as is Toyota's Multi-terrain Select,
making it ready for weekend excursions.
Meanwhile, RAV4 Hybrid offers 219 net combined horsepower
and standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive.
It has an EPA-estimated 40 miles per gallon combined rating,
and can tow 1,750 pounds.
Finally, RAV4 Prime is a plug-in hybrid offering
a stout 302 net combined horsepower,
standard hybrid All-Wheel Drive,
and an EPA-estimated 94 MPGe combined rating.
Plus, it can tow 2,500 pounds.
Rogue is only offered with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine,
meaning no efficient hybrid powertrain is available,
let alone a plug-in hybrid.
It's able to tie RAV4 with an EPA-estimated
30 miles per gallon combined rating,
but makes significantly less horsepower, at 181.
And while all-wheel drive is also available,
Rogue can only tow 1,350 pounds.
RAV4 is packed with modern technology.
A 7-inch touchscreen is standard,
with 8- and 9-inch units available.
All feature standard compatibility for Apple CarPlay,
which connects drivers to Apple Music, Maps, Messages,
and other favorite apps from your iPhone.
In addition, Android Auto compatibility makes it easy
to stay connected to Android devices,
while Amazon Alexa connectivity
keeps Amazon's digital assistant just a question away.
Plus, there's also a three-month SiriusXM
All Access trial subscription
to more than 300 satellite radio stations accessible
throughout the country.
A six-speaker audio system is standard,
as is Toyota's Wi-Fi Connect trial.
Rogue is offered with an 8-inch touchscreen;
a 9-inch unit is available at extra cost.
There's standard Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto integration,
but no Amazon Alexa compatibility.
Rogue makes do with a four-speaker audio system,
but it does offer a standard three-month SiriusXM
All Access trial subscription
and an available Wi-Fi hotspot trial.
RAV4 offers a full complement of advanced safety tech.
Its standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 brings advanced systems
like Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,
Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist.
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
is available, and every RAV4 comes standard
with eight airbags and backup camera on all grades.
Nissan's Safety Shield 360 includes Blind Spot Warning
and Rear Cross Traffic Alert,
but Rogue lacks standard Intelligent Cruise Control
and Traffic Sign Recognition across the lineup.
Lane Tracing Assist is also not available.
That said, Rogue does come with 10 airbags.
Angular and athletic,
RAV4's standard LED lighting help you to see
and be seen when the trail gets dusty.
It also offers an available two-tone paint scheme,
which is bound to turn heads.
Roof rails are also standard,
as are available alloy wheels as large as 19 inches.
Largely mirroring RAV4,
Rogue's exterior offers standard LED headlights
and taillights and an optional two-tone paint scheme.
Roof rails are available but not standard across the line.
And Rogue also offers available 19-inch alloy wheels.
Built with high-quality materials befitting
the Toyota badge,
RAV4's interior also brings convenience
and technological advancement.
In-dash storage areas are standard,
flanking a 4.2-inch
or available 7-inch Multi-Information Display
for the driver.
A digital rearview mirror is optional,
while rear-seat vents are standard on all grades except LE.
And 37.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity
behind the rear seats means there's always enough room
for whatever the day may bring.
Rogue's interior offers
a 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist Display
or available 12.3-inch digital dashboard.
Tri-zone automatic temperature control is optional,
and rear passenger vents are standard.
And in back, there's 36.5 cubic feet of cargo volume.
25 years on, RAV4 is still the mark to beat for quality,
durability, and reliability.
Nowhere is that more evident
than in the awards it continues to win,
like Kelley Blue Book's 12 Best Family Cars for 2020,
U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Best Cars for Families,
or Autotrader's 10 Best Car Interiors
Under $50,000 for 2020.
Factor in ownership perks
like the ToyotaCare no-cost maintenance plan
and the enhanced Hybrid Battery Warranty,
and it's simple to see why RAV4 is as successful as it is.