The 2022 Toyota RAV4 takes on the 2022 Honda CR-V

So you’re shopping for a new SUV… and you’re overwhelmed by all the options available to you. We get it, and we’re here to help! Our Clermont Toyota experts are explaining the differences between the 2022 Toyota RAV4 and one of its biggest competitors, the 2022 Honda CR-V. See how they stack up and why we think you should put this new Clermont Toyota in your driveway today.

How does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 beat out the 2022 Honda CR-V?

First, let’s talk about performance. You may be driving a car that’s suitable for families, but performance can still be a priority. Here are some of the areas where the 2022 Toyota RAV4 pulls ahead of the Honda CR-V:

• It offers more horsepower (203 hp vs 190 hp) and more torque (184 lbs-ft vs 179 lbs-ft).
• It beats the Honda competition in speed tests including the categories of 0-30 mph, 0-60 mph, 0-80 mph, passing 45-65 mph, and quarter-mile speed.
• It also is quieter inside of the cabin by 1-3 dB at all speeds
• The 2022 Toyota RAV4 has greater stopping power (can stop in shorter distances) than the Honda CR-V, and has a 1.2″ longer wheelbase for smoother ride comfort and more stable handling

Plus, it offers other performance perks like:

• A turning circle that’s 1.3 ft tighter
• More rear headroom and rear shoulder room
• A bigger towing capacity than its Honda competitor (3,500 lbs vs 1,500 lbs)
• A larger minimum ground clearance

Next, let’s discuss safety. The 2022 Toyota RAV4 definitely has an edge when it comes to keeping you and your passengers safe, one-upping the competition by including features that Honda doesn’t, like:

• Front and rear shoulder seatbelt pretensioners to avoid dangerous slack that can cause injury in the case of a collision
• Standard driver’s side knee airbags to prevent the driver from sliding out under the seatbelt AND to prevent further injury
• Both a secondary collision brake (which applies brake pressure during a crash to prevent a second crash) and Parking Assist with Automatic Braking to prevent a rear crash when the car is in reverse
• A Bird’s Eve View Camera
• Safety Connect Services with GPS capabilities

Plus, the Toyota RAV4 beat the Honda CR-V in frontal and side-impact NHTSA safety tests and IIHS in side-barrier tests in 2021.

Get the most bang for your buck when it comes to features in this Clermont Toyota – the 2022 Toyota RAV4 again surpasses the Honda CR-V by offering special features like:

• Heated rear seats (not just heated front seats)
• Power one-touch up/down window switches on all seats
• Window locks that leave the windows still operable for the driver only
• Standard air-conditioned seats
• A 115-volt A/C outlet in the cargo area that has the ability to operate a small household appliance

Finally, let’s talk reliability and value. Here are the highlights:

• J.D. Power and associates rank Toyota better for both initial quality and long-term dependability.
• Further, Consumer Reports also ranked Toyota 2nd for reliability while Honda came in 5th.
• Toyota offers free routine car maintenance for the first 2 years or 25,000 miles; Honda does not.
• It’s cheaper to maintain and repair a Toyota RAV4 than a Honda CR-V.
• There are 16% more Toyota dealerships than Honda dealerships so finding a service center is never an issue.
• The Clermont Toyota RAV4 outsold its Honda competition by 14% in the 2021 model year.

Test drive this Clermont Toyota today

Still not sure which of these SUVs is right for you? Call Toyota of Clermont today. We’re open seven days a week at (352) 404-7000 and we’re conveniently located just off the Florida Turnpike at 16851 State Road 50!

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