Toyota RAV4 Edition S is Extensively Equipped for the Price

The Japanese company’s compact SUV model was designed from the get-go to be a satisfying family hauler and a dependable machine off the beaten track as well. Although the XA40-gen is a bit softer than its predecessors, the RAV4 is still one of the hottest buys in one of the most competitive sport utility segments in Europe and the US at the present moment.

With Christmas just around the corner, the Toyota RAV4 spawned a new trim level in Europe dubbed the Edition S. Slotted just above the RAV4 Edition bang in the middle of the five-trim level lineup, the Toyota RAV4 Edition S comes with nice amenities, as well as a customer saving of up to €1,750 if you were to spec the Edition trim level with Edition S equipment.

On the powertrain front, this specification can be had in the following flavors: front-wheel drive with the 151 horsepower 2-liter Valvematic petrol-fed powerplant, as well as all-wheel drive variants of the nameplate animated by 124 and 150 horsepower 2-liter D-4D turbo diesel engines.

The FWD model comes as standard with a manual box, while AWD variants boast with an automatic

Visual enhancements added to the RAV4 by the Edition S trim level include silver roof rails, front and rear chrome guards, some chrome strips on the side skirts, as well as 18-inch alloy wheels for an optimum balance between ride comfort and off-road capability. The Edition S adds a plethora of kit as well.

Highlights add-ons include keyless opening and closing, an electronically opening tailgate, Toyota’s Touch2 6.1-inch infotainment system, an USB slot and Bluetooth connectivity for you smartphone, as well as two-zone climate control, more bolstering for the front seats and tinted rear windows.