AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a mid-size suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.
Specifications
Engine
2.4L I4 Turbo
Horsepower
265 hp
Torque
309 lb-ft
0–60 mph
7.5 sec
Top speed
120 mph
Drivetrain
FWD
Seats
5
Combined MPG
23 mpg (20 city / 27 hwy)
Range
385 miles
MSRP
$41,360
Body style
Mid-Size SUV
The verdict
What's good
MAX hybrid option delivers genuine efficiency without sacrificing towing or interior space
Third-row access and legroom is class-competitive for a non-extended wheelbase body
Toyota Safety Sense suite is standard across the lineup not reserved for upper trims
Toyota's proven long-term reliability translates to strong resale and low depreciation
What's not
Handling is tuned firmly for stability not driver engagement on winding roads
Cargo behind the third row is tight when all seats are occupied
Higher beltline limits outward visibility for shorter drivers
Turbo four feels strained when the vehicle is fully loaded or towing near capacity
The engine
2.4L I4 Turbo
2.4L Turbo I4
A modern turbo-four that punches like a V6, serving up its torque from barely above idle for muscular, effortless mid-range pull rather than top-end drama.
Internally coded T24A-FTS, it is the largest member of Toyota's Dynamic Force engine family and first appeared in 2021 in the Lexus NX before spreading across Toyota and Lexus SUVs and trucks.
It runs Toyota's D-4S dual-injection system, combining direct injection with port injection to balance power, efficiency, and clean cold-starts.
A twin-scroll turbocharger feeds a water-cooled intercooler, letting peak torque arrive around 1,700 rpm for near-instant response.
The same engine block serves as the gasoline half of the hybrid powertrains in vehicles like the Lexus RX 500h and TX 500h.
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The six sub-scores behind the 83 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value