Why The Toyota RAV4 Is Following the 4Runner in Redesign

The Toyota RAV4 and 4Runner are two of the most popular SUVs on the market and for good reason. Both vehicles are known for their reliability, durability, and off-road capabilities. However, one thing that both SUVs have in common is that they haven't been redesigned in a while.

The RAV4 was last redesigned in 2019 (but big updates are coming in 2023 RAV4), while the 4Runner was last redesigned in 2010 (yet, car enthusiasts offer these cool changes to the 2024 4Runner). This extended time between redesigns has led some people to wonder if the RAV4 is following the 4Runner down the wrong path.

However, there are several reasons why the RAV4 doesn't need a redesign anytime soon. First, the RAV4 is still a very popular vehicle. It was the best-selling SUV in the United States in 2022, and it is still one of the top-selling SUVs in the world. In fact, the RAV4 Prime was the 2nd fast-selling vehicle at one time. This means that Toyota doesn't need to make any major changes to the RAV4 in order to keep it selling well.

Second, the RAV4 is still a very reliable vehicle (despite 2 avoidable mistakes somewhat hurting the newer RAV4's reliability). It has consistently ranked high in reliability surveys, and it is one of the most durable SUVs on the market. This means that Toyota doesn't need to make any major changes to the RAV4 in order to improve its reliability.

Finally, the Toyota RAV4 is still a very popular vehicle, even though it hasn't been redesigned in a long time. This is because the RAV4 is a very capable off-road vehicle, and there is still a demand for vehicles like that.

In conclusion, the RAV4 doesn't need a redesign anytime soon, in fact, perhaps the 4Runner too. The Toyota RAV4 is still a very popular, reliable, and capable SUV. If Toyota were to redesign the RAV4, it would likely be a costly endeavor, and it is not clear that it would result in any significant improvements.

Here are some additional thoughts on the matter:

Some automakers have shorter cycles between redesigns, which doesn't necessarily produce better vehicles. In fact, it can lead to problems getting overlooked and swept under the rug in favor of a new design. This is not the case with the 4Runner, which has been consistently reliable and durable over the years.

If Toyota wasn't seeing sales from the RAV4 or 4Runner, it might make more moves to redesign them. However, both SUVs are still selling well, so there is no need for Toyota to make any major changes at this time.

It is possible that the RAV4 will eventually be redesigned, but it is not clear when that will happen. For now, the RAV4 is still a very popular and capable SUV, and there is no need for Toyota to make any major changes to it.

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