Toyota RAV4
This little SUV by Toyota has no major changes to introduce this year. The 2WD version comes with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the AWD variant can either be equipped the same 4-cylinder or a 3.5L V6 that produces 269 hp. All models featuring the V6 come with a 5-speed automatic gearbox. It is one of the most popular compact SUV on the market.
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Prime No More: Say Hello to Prius PHEV and RAV4 PHEV
Prime No More: Say Hello to Prius PHEV and RAV4 PHEVWith the sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 on the way for the 2026 model year, the current RAV4 is essentially unchanged for 2025. Exceptions include some new body colours and new logos. You see, the RAV4 Hybrid will now sport an “HEV” badge, while the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid variant will receive …
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Cablegate: Class Action Against Toyota is Now Settled
Cablegate: Class Action Against Toyota is Now SettledThe class action against Toyota Canada regarding premature and unexpected corrosion of a high-voltage cable on several hybrid models—a case that has become known as “Cablegate”—was solved by a judge in the Superior Court of Quebec last Friday. Judge Sylvain Lussier approved the terms of the settlement between class action …
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Ottawa’s ZEV Incentives More Popular Than Ever So Far in 2024
Ottawa’s ZEV Incentives More Popular Than Ever So Far in 2024Canadians are not letting high prices and interest rates prevent them from getting their hands on a new electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid —thanks to Ottawa. A total of 95,775 Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) claims were made by dealers on behalf of customers during the first half of 2024.
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Just One Compact SUV Aces IIHS’ New Front Crash Prevention Test
Just One Compact SUV Aces IIHS’ New Front Crash Prevention TestAfter updating its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address crashes that occur at higher speeds and those in which the struck vehicle is a motorcycle or large truck, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) came to a sad conclusion: only one of the first 10 compact SUVs …
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The Best Compact SUVs in 2024
The Best Compact SUVs in 2024Who doesn’t want a compact SUV? These practical and family-friendly vehicles are seemingly everywhere now and there are many reasons to like them. But which ones stand out as the best buys in the segment for Canadian drivers? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various models …
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These Are the 2024 Models with the Highest Projected Residual Value
These Are the 2024 Models with the Highest Projected Residual ValueSo, which new vehicle should you buy now to get the best resale value in three or four years? That’s a great question. Want some help finding the answer? You can start by checking J.D. Power’s 2024 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards that were announced today. These awards are pretty …
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Owners of These Old Toyota, Pontiac Cars Should Stop Driving Them, Here’s Why
Owners of These Old Toyota, Pontiac Cars Should Stop Driving Them, Here’s WhyToyota and General Motors are urging owners or custodians of certain older vehicles who have not yet addressed Takata airbag recalls since 2015 to stop driving their vehicles. The warning specifically targets the 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4 (driver’s side front airbag), as well as the 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla , Matrix and …
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Toyota Recalls 100,000 Vehicles in Canada on Airbag Concerns
Toyota Recalls 100,000 Vehicles in Canada on Airbag ConcernsJapanese carmaker Toyota announced Wednesday that it was recalling around a million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the U.S. [ Editor's note : and nearly 100,000 in Canada], citing concerns about their airbag systems. The vehicles include some of the manufacturing giant's popular Camry, Corolla and Highlander lines, with the …
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The Car Guide drives: The 2015 Toyota RAV4
The Car Guide drives: The 2015 Toyota RAV4 After more than 20 years in Canada, this little SUV has built a great reputation its reliability, fuel efficiency and cargo capacity.