The native Toyota RAV4 lineup will develop significantly when the new-generation mid-size SUV arrives in Australia within the first half of 2026.
Toyota Australia has confirmed the substitute for its best-selling mannequin in 2024 can be provided in a complete of 11 variants, with each hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains accessible at the side of both front- or all-wheel drive.
The corporate isn’t asserting pricing or full specs but, which it says will come nearer to launch. Nonetheless, it has shared some key particulars on the native RAV4 lineup.
All hybrid variants characteristic Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system, mating a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with both one or two electrical motors.
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No matter whether or not they’re front- or all-wheel drive, all new RAV4 Hybrid autos will produce 143kW of energy.
All-wheel drive variants will acquire downhill help management and a path and snow drive mode.
For the primary time in Australia, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain can be accessible for the RAV4. This options Toyota’s sixth-generation 2.5-litre hybrid system and a 22.7kWh lithium-ion battery, with a most system output of 227kW of energy.
That makes the PHEV probably the most highly effective RAV4 thus far – much more highly effective than the three.5-litre V6 model of the third-generation RAV4 that produced 201kW of energy.
The front-wheel drive RAV4 PHEV is simply simply pipped by the previous V6, with a complete output of 200kW.
The RAV4 will characteristic Toyota’s next-generation Toyota Security Sense suite, which incorporates entrance cross-traffic alert and “improved performance” for the blind-spot monitoring and lane hint help (lane centring) techniques.
Different new know-how consists of the newest era of Toyota’s infotainment system powered by Arene, supporting over-the-air software program updates.
The infotainment system incorporates a residence button that’s all the time anchored to the display screen, even in case you’re utilizing smartphone mirroring. Both 10.5-inch or 12.9-inch touchscreens are provided, with the latter integrating the local weather controls.
Along with considerably increasing the native lineup, Toyota is increasing the RAV4’s exterior paint color palette with new hues becoming a member of the present Glacier White, Frosted White, Eclipse Black, Atomic Rush and Saturn Blue.
These finishes are:
- Large Gray
- City Rock
- Feverish Purple
- Dusty Bronze
- Daintree Inexperienced
The XSE can be accessible with a black roof, at the side of Frosted White, Dusty Bronze, Large Gray and Saturn Blue finishes.
“The RAV4 has been vastly profitable in Australia, having been the best-selling car within the nation for eight of the previous 12 months and this all-new mannequin will broaden its enchantment even additional,” stated Toyota Australia gross sales, advertising and franchise operations vp Sean Hanley.
“The introduction of the brand new PHEV powertrain showcases our multi-pathway method to electrification by providing a variety of powertrain choices suited to totally different purposes, with our plug-in hybrid delivering each excessive ranges of efficiency and effectivity.”
GX
The bottom trim will proceed to be the GX, accessible solely as a hybrid however with both front- or all-wheel drive.
Customary gear consists of:
- 17-inch darkish gray alloy wheels
- Auto-levelling LED headlights
- 10.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 5 x USB-C shops
- Twin-zone local weather management
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- myToyota Join app performance
- Related navigation and voice assistant
- Emergency name perform
The GX can be provided with both a space-saver or full-size spare.
GXL
The GXL can be accessible solely as a hybrid, however with both front- or all-wheel drive.
Extra gear consists of:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Rear privateness glass
- Leather-based-accented shifter and steering wheel
- 8-way energy driver’s seat with two-way lumbar
- Wi-fi smartphone charger
Edge
The “adventure-focused” Edge, beforehand the flagship RAV4 grade, has been repositioned as a mid-spec trim degree. It’ll be provided solely as an all-wheel drive hybrid.
It continues to characteristic distinctive entrance and rear bumpers, and boasts an built-in silver skid plate and wider black wheel-arches.
Inside, it good points the next gear over the GXL:
- 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with built-in local weather controls
- Leatherette upholstery
- Heated entrance seats
- Energy tailgate
XSE
The XSE can be provided as an all-wheel drive hybrid, or as both a front- or all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid.
It’s the one member of the 2026 RAV4 lineup to supply the mixture of front-wheel drive and a PHEV powertrain.
Customary gear on the XSE consists of:
- 20-inch black alloy wheels
- Black entrance and rear bumpers
- Darkish stainless steel-look moulding
- Tilt and slide sunroof
- Two-tone exterior end
- Encompass-view digital camera
- Leatherette/suede upholstery
- Ventilated entrance seats
- Reminiscence for energy driver’s seat
- Energy passenger seat
- ‘Local weather concierge’
In PHEV guise, it additionally incorporates a 1500W inverter, permitting you to energy small home equipment.
Cruiser
The favored Cruiser grade will return, provided solely as a front- or all-wheel drive hybrid.
It options:
- 20-inch machined black alloy wheels
- ‘Excessive-grade’ LED headlights
- Tilt and slide panoramic sunroof
- Leather-based-accented seat trim
- Head-up show
- 2 x wi-fi telephone chargers
- Digital rear-view mirror
- 9-speaker JBL sound system
GR Sport
The brand new flagship of the RAV4 lineup is the GR Sport, accessible solely as an all-wheel drive PHEV with a complete system output of 227kW.
Providing greater than only a sporty look, the RAV4 GR Sport options retuned suspension with ‘high-performance’ dampers and a stiffer rear suspension brace.
The ability steering has additionally been recalibrated, whereas monitor width is up by 20mm for what Toyota claims is bigger efficiency and agility.
Different additions embody:
- Distinctive entrance and rear bumpers
- 20-inch machined alloy wheels
- GR Sport seats, steering wheel and suede knee pads
- Aluminium pedals
- Paddle shifters
