The new RAV4 builds on everything that made it a favourite and then gives you real choice. Go for the self-charging hybrid for easy economy or step up to the plug-in hybrid for proper electric commuting with hybrid back-up for the longer trips.
Every RAV4 hybrid uses Toyota’s 2.5 litre system for around 143 kW and you can have it in front-wheel drive or e-Four all-wheel drive, so you get that smooth, economical drive the RAV4 is known for. The new plug-in hybrid adds a 22.7 kWh battery for genuine electric-only commuting and then switches seamlessly to hybrid power for the open road, which means you’re never planning your day around a charger.
There are three styles to suit how you drive. Core covers the everyday across the GX, GXL, XSE and Limited grades, Adventure adds rugged styling with trail and snow modes, and then the new GR Sport tops it off as the most powerful RAV4 yet at 227 kW with motorsport-derived handling.
Sharper, more confident styling with a solid road presence across every grade.
Auto-levelling LED headlights and daytime running lights from the GX up.
From 17-inch alloys on the GX to 20-inch designs on the Limited and GR Sport.
The Adventure adds roof rails, reinforced arches and a tougher front end for those who explore.
Inside, the RAV4 is more connected and more comfortable than ever, with the flexible space that’s long made it a family favourite.
A big central touchscreen runs Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and it grows to a larger display with a digital driver’s screen higher up the range. It’s also the first Toyota in New Zealand with Toyota Connected Services, so the myToyota Connect app lets you check the car, find it in a carpark and set the climate before you hop in.
There’s generous rear seat space and a flexible, well-shaped boot, so the RAV4 stays as practical as ever. Move up the grades and you add comforts like heated seats, a panoramic roof, a JBL sound system and a head-up display.
Go for Core for everyday versatility, Adventure for rugged capability or the flagship GR Sport for performance, and then pick the hybrid or plug-in hybrid that suits your driving. From the value-packed GX to the fully-loaded Limited, there’s a RAV4 to match.
Kiwis have made the RAV4 the country’s best-selling SUV three years in a row, and they rate it for economy, comfort and dependability. This new generation widens the appeal with more choice, more tech and a plug-in hybrid built for New Zealand driving. *(source: drivencarguide.co.nz)
Real electric-only commuting with hybrid back-up for longer trips, new to the RAV4.
Available electric all-wheel drive adds grip and confidence in the wet or on loose surfaces.
Check the car, find it and pre-set the climate from the myToyota Connect app.
The latest safety suite as standard, with eight airbags and driver-assist tech across the range.
The Core hybrid grades are the heart of the range and they pair the 2.5 litre hybrid with your choice of front-wheel drive or e-Four all-wheel drive for around 143 kW. The GX covers the essentials, the GXL adds 18-inch alloys and a powered driver’s seat, and then the Limited tops the hybrid line-up with leather-accented trim, a panoramic roof and a JBL sound system.
The new GR Sport sits at the top and it’s the most powerful RAV4 to date. Its plug-in hybrid teams the 2.5 litre engine with a 22.7 kWh battery and front and rear motors for 227 kW, and it’ll do 0 to 100 km/h in around 5.8 seconds. Add a wider track, lighter 20-inch alloys and sportier suspension and it’s a genuinely quick SUV, while the XSE just below brings much of the same electric performance with a more everyday focus.
