Does the 2018 Toyota RAV4 have auto start-stop?

On some configurations. Yes on the 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid. No on the 2.5L 4-cylinder.

Key takeaways

  • Start-stop cars restart the engine many times per drive, so they are usually fitted with an AGM or EFB battery - replace like with like.
  • Most systems have an off button that disables start-stop until the engine is next started; some models remember the setting.

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2018 Toyota RAV4: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineDriveTransmissionStart-stop
2.5L 4-cylinder hybridAWDCVT (continuously variable, 6 simulated steps)Yes
2.5L 4-cylinderAWD6-speed automaticNo
2.5L 4-cylinderFWD6-speed automaticNo

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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