The Toyota RAV4 is now out there solely with hybrid energy in Australia… however that’s what most individuals have been shopping for, anyway.
Toyota confirmed on June 5 that it was closing orders for RAV4s with the naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and a pair of.5-litre four-cylinder engines, as a part of a mass cull of petrol-powered fashions.
This additionally included variations of the Corolla, Corolla Cross, Camry, and Kluger with out hybrid powertrains.
Closing deliveries of petrol-powered variants will proceed over the subsequent few months, with petrol Kluger deliveries extending into subsequent yr.
A whopping 94.2 per cent of RAV4 fashions offered within the first half of 2024 have been outfitted with the two.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid powertrain, even greater than the take price for hybrid variations of the Kluger (76.9 per cent) and Corolla Cross (85.8 per cent).
The axing of petrol fashions has seen the bottom worth climb by $2500.
The RAV4 goes hybrid-only as some rivals are solely simply including hybrid powertrains.
It has an iron grip on the title of best-selling car in its phase. Within the first half of this yr, Toyota offered 25,405 examples, with the Mitsubishi Outlander a distant second at 14,443 gross sales.
Toyota confirmed earlier this month that wait instances for the RAV4 are actually down to simply 4 months on the again of improved provide.
Pricing
All costs exclude on-road prices.
Drivetrains
There’s now just one powertrain out there within the native RAV4 lineup.
Effectivity
Dimensions
It has both 542L of boot area or 580L, relying on the place of the boot ground.
Notice that is with the space-saver spare outfitted, with no figures out there with the full-sized spare supplied within the GX.
Servicing and Guarantee
The RAV4 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
Servicing is required each 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. The primary 5 companies are capped at $260 every.
Security
The RAV4 has a five-star security ranking from ANCAP, primarily based on testing performed by Euro NCAP in 2019.
It acquired scores of 93 per cent for grownup occupant safety, 89 per cent for youngster occupant safety, 85 per cent for susceptible street person safety and 83 per cent for security help.
Customary security gear contains:
Adaptive cruise controlAutonomous emergency brakingPedestrian detectionDaytime bike owner detectionIntersection assistBlind-spot monitoringLane-keep assistLane Hint Help (lane centring)Rear cross-traffic alertEmergency Steering AssistSpeed signal recognitionFront, front-side and curtain airbagsDriver’s knee airbagReversing cameraFront and rear parking sensors
Cruiser and above obtain a surround-view digicam.
Customary Tools
The RAV4 is obtainable in 5 totally different trim ranges.
The GX comes commonplace with the next gear:
17-inch alloy wheels (mild gray)House-saver spareAutomatic projector LED headlightsAutomatic high-beamLED entrance fog lightsRain-sensing wipersRear mud flaps‘Premium’ steering wheelTilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment7.0-inch instrument cluster screen8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment systemWireless Apple CarPlayWired Android AutoDigital radioCloth upholsteryPush-button startDual-zone local weather controlRear centre armrest
The GXL provides:
18-inch alloy wheels (darkish silver)Rear privateness glassFront mudflapsRoof rails‘Premium’ gear leverProximity entryAuto-dimming rear-view mirrorWireless cellphone charger
The XSE will get a novel exterior look, and likewise contains:
18-inch alloy wheels (gloss black)Energy tailgateSofTex upholsteryHeated entrance seats10-way energy driver’s seat12.3-inch digital instrument cluster10.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system
The Cruiser provides:
SunroofEnergy-folding exterior mirrors9-speaker JBL sound systemLeather upholsteryHeated and ventilated entrance seats8-way energy passenger seatDriver’s seat memoryAmbient lightingDigital rear-view mirror
The Edge loses driver’s seat reminiscence and the facility passenger seat however provides:
19-inch alloy wheels (matte gray)SofTex upholstery4-way manually adjustable passenger seat
Colors
Glacier White is the usual paint end within the RAV4.
The next finishes can be found for an additional $675:
Silver SkyGraphiteEclipse BlackAtomic Rush (crimson)Mineral BlueSaturn BlueFrosted White (excludes GX)
The XSE is offered solely in Mineral Blue, Graphite, Silver Sky and Frosted White, all paired with a black roof.
The Edge additionally has a restricted palette, comprising Mineral Blue, Atomic Rush, Eclipse Black, Graphite, and unique Jungle Khaki finishes.
All fashions have a black inside, although the XSE will get blue accents. The Cruiser might be had with non-obligatory Nutmeg (beige) leather-based, whereas the Edge gives a Orchid Brown and Mild Gray Mushy inside colourway.
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