If you are looking for a fresh, roomy drive from a reliable auto company, look no further than the Toyota RAV4 crossover. Recently altered, the four variants of this SUV are fed by two different engines. The 2.5L four cylinder LE and XLE models delivers 176hp, while the 2.5L 4 cylinder ECVT Hybrid engines delivers 194hp in the other two variants, XLE Hybrid and Limited Hybrid. The standard FWD or an optional AWD with a sharp telescopic adjusted steering makes it a solid, effortless drive, even in snow, slush and ice.

With plush interiors, adequately equipped multiple information display monitor and a sung, comfortable driver seat that can be heated for cold weather and is adjustable in as many as 6/8 positions, the back seats that tilt back for comfort and fold forward for extra cargo space easily with the flick of a lever, more head and foot room in the back seats, a sunroof for those seeking to soak in the heat and light (or to let the cool air in in chilly weather), wide doors that make it easy to get in and out of the vehicle, roof rails for luggage, stylish head lights and tail lights, all the conveniences only seem to have improved over the years.

The larger back up camera monitor that makes us wonder how we managed without it so far, the first in the Toyota brand that uses a bird’s eye view monitoring to provide a top-down view for easier parking, the standard 8 airbags, lane departure alert, blind spot monitoring, anti lock brake system, enhanced vehicle stability control, automatic pre-collision braking, automatic high beams and the driver side emergency locking retractor are only some of the horde of safety features that doubtlessly keep us out of danger.

Practical features like multiple USB ports and 12-volt power outlets, touchscreen infotainment screen, smart keyless entry, optional cellphone-based navigation system are useful too whether on a short or a long drive in it.

Toyota’s engineering quality and reliability is a huge factor to consider the RV4 as an option for a easy to handle SUV. There is not much to complain about the decent mileage it gives at 23/31mpg in city/highways.

Priced competitively amongst its rivals, the Toyota RAV4, at a starting price of $24,350 offers a lot and is value for money. With a variety of colors to choose from, it is a fantastic, functional everyday five seater choice for families.