New RAV4 pricing revealed
Australia’s best-selling car company Toyota has completely overhauled it’s No. 1 vehicle to ‘reluctantly turn it into an EV.
The Toyota RAV4 has been overhauled, with the new-generation electrified line-up consisting of 11 different variations.
Of those, eight are the regular petrol-electric hybrid (HEV) models without a plug, but the reluctant Japanese brand has finally joined the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV party too – though the plug-in models aren’t due until the third-quarter of 2026.
The first examples of the new RAV4 will hit showrooms from around March 2026, and the model range has seen some price hikes – about 10 per cent has been added to most versions in the line-up – in line with improved tech and spec according to Toyota Australia vice-president of sales, marketing and franchise operations, Sean Hanley.
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“Toyota customers have increasingly gravitated towards hybrid technology over recent years, and the all-new RAV4 represents the next step on Toyota’s hybrid journey with the arrival of our first plug-in hybrid,” said Mr Hanley.
“Toyota is committed to offering its customers the right powertrain for the right application and use, and we believe this mix of efficient electrified powertrains along with excellent grade choice will help to make Australia’s favourite SUV more popular than ever.”
Here’s a rundown of the range, and the MSRP pricing (before on-road costs).
The HEV models make use of a less-powerful but more refined 2.5-litre petrol-electric four- cylinder hybrid powertrain, with 143kW for both 2WD and AWD powertrains. The latter models add an additional electric motor to the rear axle.
The PHEV versions use the same engine, with front-wheel drive models offering 200kW and AWD models pushing the output to 227kW - making it the most powerful RAV4 ever.
The PHEV models have a 22.7kWh battery with 11kW AC charging and 50kW DC charging
capability. They are said to be able to drive up to 100km on fully electric power alone (based on WLTP testing).
Fuel use numbers are still to be confirmed for RAV4 HEV and PHEV models.
As for what’s on offer in the model line-up, the new GX 2WD HEV model scores 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, roof rails, a rear spoiler and a new 10.5-inch touchscreen media system with over-the-air updates, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected streaming and satellite navigation, and an on-board dashcam system that can record and save clips while driving.
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The GX grades also have dual-zone climate control, a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster, fabric trim with manual front seat adjustment, a reversing camera, and a six-speaker stereo, and five USB-C charging ports.
Choose the AWD and you get hill descent control, as well as Trail and Snow modes. Plus GX 2WD and AWD models can be had with a full-size spare wheel for $300 (the standard spare is a space-saver).
Step up a few grand to the GXL and you get bigger 18-inch alloy wheels, tinted rear glass, silver front and rear skid plates, different interior trim components, power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar, auto wipers and a wireless smartphone charger.
The more adventure-focused Edge model looks different thanks to its model-specific wheels and different bumper finishes, as well as its blacked-out wheel-arches. Inside, it has a 12.9- inch multimedia touchscreen display, “premium trim” upholstery, heated front seats, a side pocket in the cargo area, and an electric tailgate.
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The XSE HEV model adds 20-inch black alloy wheels, black front and rear bumpers with skid plates, better LED headlamps, a surround-view camera, and two-tone paint. The XSE has a fake-leather and suede interior with blue stitching, three-stage front-seat heating and ventilation, a power-adjustable passenger seat, memory setting for the driver’s seat, and a tilt and slide sunroof.
Choose the XSE PHEV and you get larger disc brakes (because more power), water repellent front side glass, and a V2L 1500W inverter in the cargo area in lieu of a 12V.
The Cruiser HEV remains available in FWD or AWD, and adds 20-inch black wheels, genuine leather-accented trim, a shift-by-wire shift lever, head-up display, camera rear-view mirror, heated rear window seats, kick-sensor electric boot, an additional wireless smartphone charger (2), and nine-speaker JBL sound system.
The sportiest guy in the range is the GR Sport PHEV AWD, with a more macho appearance package and a wider track to improve handling, not to mention revised suspension and steering tuning. It has specific 20-inch black wheels with red brake calipers, GR badging, and inside has aluminium pedals, a GR Sport heated steering wheel with paddle shifters, red stitching and GR logos for the fake-leather and suede trim, and also GR Sport suede knee pads.
All models come with a comprehensive list of standard safety technology, including autonomous emergency braking (AEB), emergency steering assist, adaptive cruise control, front and rear cross traffic alert, lane trace assist, auto high beam lights, and blind spot monitoring. Eight airbags are standard - dual front, driver’s knee, front centre, front side and full-length curtain.
More details are still to be confirmed, and stay tuned for our short drive review of the new RAV4 soon.
Originally published as New RAV4 pricing revealed
