2013 Toyota RAV4 at a glance

2013 Toyota RAV4

Times’ take: A sportier Toyota that puts function before form

Highs: Crisp handling, practical cabin

Lows: Harsh ride; interior is outclassed by peers

Vehicle type: 4-door, 5-passenger compact crossover SUV

Base price: $24,145 (includes destination charge)

Price as tested: XLE AWD: $27,565

Powertrain: 2.5-liter four cylinder engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive

Transmission: Six-speed automatic

Horsepower: 176

Torque: 172 pound-feet

0 to 60 mph: 9.1 seconds for the AWD model, according to Edmunds.com

EPA fuel economy: FWD: 24/31 mpg city/highway; AWD: 22/29 mpg city/highway