Without one, it was difficult to get out of the Android Auto interface and back to the vehicle’s native audio controls. Second, while I find the new infotainment system easy to navigate overall, it’s missing a key feature: a home button. When it did connect, it was laggy for a bit. It’s been seamless in other Toyotas with the updated multimedia system, but in the RAV4 Hybrid, there was often a delay in connecting. For one, I had a little trouble with the wireless Android Auto connection. It’s much better than the optional rearview camera mirror, which isn’t as clear either during the day or at night.Ī couple of other things need work, too. I like to imagine they’re the result of a whole Toyota engineering department dedicated to improving knob quality - ridiculous, right? Almost as ridiculous as falling in love with control knobs.Īlso excellent is the rearview camera’s high-resolution display and crisp nighttime view. They’re large and feel surprisingly substantial, and that stands out in a class of vehicles not exactly known for interior quality.
This next bit sounds silly, but it bears mentioning in this era of touch-sensitive controls: The 2023 RAV4 has the best control knobs. The climate controls below the screen are also clearly marked and straightforward to use.
Highlights included crisp graphics and a mostly straightforward menu structure. The XSE trim level I drove was equipped with the larger version of both screens, and there was a lot to like about the setup. The gauge cluster has also been revamped, with a 7- or 12.3-inch digital display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, as is Toyota’s “Hey Toyota” voice command system, which I found to be fairly accurate. It uses new software with over-the-air update capability and an 8- or 10.5-inch touchscreen. Toyota significantly updated the RAV4’s infotainment system for 2023, and it looks and feels much more modern and slick. The previous model’s control setup was decent but aging the new system is class-leading. 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | photo by Christian Lantry
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