Features Overview
Stylish Exterior Design
RAV4's sleek body design gives the car a lean, athletic look and also helps to make it a very aerodynamic SUV.
RAV4 is fitted with large 17" wheels across the range. Sporty alloys are standard on GXL and Cruiser grades and optional on GX grades.
GX and GXL grades are fitted with powerful halogen headlights while Cruiser grades come with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights. Stylish front fog lamps (only available on GXL & Cruiser grades) and LED Daylight Running Lamps are standard across the range.
But the exterior design isn't just stylish, it's practical, too. Roof rails are standard which allow you to fit Toyota Genuine Accessories enabling you to carry all kinds of gear on top.
At the rear (on Cruiser models), a power rear door is easily opened at the touch of a button on the Smart key fob, making loading and unloading much easier.
In Cruiser grades, there's also a tilt and slide moonroof to let in fresh air and natural light.
The stylish and modern interior of RAV4 features a sporty cockpit-like driver area and high quality material finishes throughout.
Premium quality details include leather accented seats (Cruiser grades) which combine with clear, easy to see instruments to create a space which is both practical and functional, yet comfortable and stylish.
The luggage area offers a generous 577 litres of cargo space (506 litres with full sized spare wheel) and with a variety of seating configurations available thanks to the rear 60/40 rear split fold seats, it's easy to extend the amount of space available to accommodate larger, awkward shaped items.
There are also plenty of convenient storage spaces for all the things you need to take with you when you travel such as sunglasses, drinks and maps.
Performance and Handling
RAV4 is packed with advanced technologies designed to deliver great performance, plenty of pulling power, excellent agility, a comfortable ride and surprisingly good fuel economy.
The car is available with a 2.2L turbo diesel engine, a 2.0L petrol engine or a 2.5L petrol engine. Depending on engine choice, RAV4 comes in All Wheel Drive (AWD) or Two Wheel Drive (2WD).
Cruise Control and Electric Power Steering (EPS) are standard across the range. And all models are equipped with driver assist technologies including, Traction Control (TRC) , Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) , Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC) (Automatic Transmission only).
AWD models are available in 6-Speed manual or 6-Speed automatic, while 2WD models are available in 6-Speed manual or with a 7-Speed Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .
AWD automatic models also feature Sports Mode for manual-like gear shifting, delivering a more dynamic and highly responsive drive.
RAV4 is designed to be the ultimate all-round SUV.
The advanced technological package helps make the RAV4 a safe and comfortable drive while providing the modern conveniences and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
Technology features include Dual zone air conditioning (GXL and Cruiser grades), Auto-off headlights, Smart (keyless) Entry and Smart Start (GXL and Cruiser grades), Steering wheel controls, an electro-chromatic rear view mirror (Cruiser grades), Bluetooth®[B5] connectivity for hands free mobile calls, rear parking sensors[B4], a Reversing Camera[B4] (GXL and Cruiser grades) and Blind Spot Monitor[B4] (Cruiser grades).
Audio and Navigation
RAV4 is equipped with a powerful wrap around 6-speaker audio system. In GX grades this is controlled by dials on the audio unit and by switches on the steering wheel. In GXL and Cruiser grades, audio is controlled via a 6.1" touchscreen display and by switches on the steering wheel.
All grades feature Bluetooth™[B5]connectivity for hands-free mobile calls and audio streaming. There's also a 3.5mm AUX input for MP3 players[G5] plus a USB[G5] port enabling you to play music from selected USB[G5] memory sticks and giving you control for some iPods®[G8].
In Cruiser grades, Satellite Navigation[N1] is integrated into the audio system with audio instructions conveyed through the speaker system. Visual guides and 3D graphics are conveniently shown on the 6.1" touchscreen display.
Safety
RAV4 comes with an extensive range of active and passive safety features including:
Active Safety Features
- Anti-skid Braking System (ABS) to help ensure that you have steering control while braking.
- Brake Assist (BA) to enhance emergency braking if necessary.
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) which distributes the brake force to the wheels with the most grip for more effective braking.
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) , to help correct oversteer and understeer and to help ensure you have full steering control even when braking during cornering on slippery or uneven surfaces.
- Traction Control (TRC) to help minimise wheel-spin when pulling away or accelerating on slippery or uneven road surfaces.
- Rear parking sensors that alert you to the distance and direction of obstacles and hazards behind you during reversing.
- Reversing Camera [B4] (GXL and Cruiser grades) to help make reversing easier and safer.
- Blind Spot Monitor [B4] (Cruiser grades only) to help reduce the chances of lane changing collisions.
Passive Safety Features
- 7 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbags, including driver's knee airbag, driver and front passenger front and side airbags, driver, front passenger and second row curtain shield airbags for maximum protection in the event of a collision.
- 3-point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelts for driver and front passenger.
- Rigid body structure designed to protect the vehicle cabin occupants from the dangerous forces of a collision.
- Impact absorbing structures and materials designed to deflect crash force away from everyone in the car.
- Pedestrian protection measures on the front bumper and hood area are designed to help reduce the effects of the impact, in the event of a collision.
Ownership
Whether it's for business or personal use, our range of finance packages make RAV4 an easy car to own.
You can also take advantage of Toyota Access[T14], an easy and flexible way to buy that puts you in control and allows you to keep your options open for the future as your needs change
With our extendable 3 year/100,00km warranty[T14] (whichever comes first), capped price servicing, surprisingly good fuel economy plus our proven reputation and commitment to QDR (Quality, Durability and Reliability), RAV4 makes car ownership remarkably worry free.
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lights
High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights use an electrical arc rather than a conventional glowing incandescant bulb. They create a daylight-like beam of light which is brighter, allowing you to see further. Image shown for illustration purposes only.
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lights
Cruise Control
Cruise control is a system that automatically assists to maintain the vehicle at a set, pre-determined speed. Mostly used for driving on open roads, it is easily disengaged by touching the brake pedal. Image shown for illustration purposes only.
Electric Power-assisted Steering (EPS)
System in which an electric motor attached to the steering rack or shaft provides power assistance - in place of the conventional hydraulic assist system. The electric motor only consumes energy when power assistance is required (i.e. when the steering wheel is turned), thereby saving energy and fuel. The more straight-road driving, the greater the fuel saving. EPS eliminates the need for a hydraulic pump, hydraulic pipes, pulleys and belt, and power-steering fluid in the steering system. It therefore offers reduced service costs and environmental benefits, as well as saving fuel.
Traction Control (TRC)
System designed to maximise safety when accelerating on slippery road surfaces or when the available grip differs from one side of the vehicle to the other (such as when two wheels are on a gravel or grass verge). Operated by controlling the throttle and/or applying the brakes to any wheel that is slipping. Image shown for illustration purposes only.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
System that ensures control in cornering situations the way ABS does under braking and TRC does under acceleration. The VSC system utilises electronic sensors in conjunction with the ABS and TRC hardware to help control any potential understeer or oversteer situations. Understeer is when the vehicle loses front-wheel traction and wants to push forward nose first. Oversteer is when the rear wheels lose traction and the tail begins to slide.
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Automatic function that prevents the vehicle rolling downhill when starting off. It is particularly helpful on low-traction surfaces and when driving off road. Image shown for illustration purposes only.
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
Electronically controlled system designed to help prevent the vehicle slipping sideways during steep off-road hill descents. It provides "feet off" driving down a steep incline.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is a highly efficient transmission which has infinite gear ratios. It uses cones and pulleys to make continuous, seamless adjustments so that the ideal gear ratio is used at all times. Further benefits are a smoother and more efficient transmission.
Smart Start Button
Smart Start (or Push Button Start) provides push-button engine start and stop. It operates when the fob is within range of the internal antennae. Image shown for illustration purposes only.
Reverse Camera[B4]
Reverse camera[B4] displays the area at the rear of the vehicle on a screen, when the vehicle is in reverse. Image shown for illustration purposes only.
[B4] Reversing Camera, Park Assist, Sonar Parking and Blind Spot Monitor are designed as driver assist devices only and should not be used as substitutes for skilled driving and/or safe parking practices. The area into which the vehicle is to be driven must be visually monitored by the driver.
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)[B4]
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)[B4] uses radar to monitor the car's blind spots. It indicates if there is another vehicle hidden by a blind spot and creates a warning indication in the appropriate side mirror. Image shown for illustration purposes only.
[B4] Reversing Camera, Park Assist, Sonar Parking and Blind Spot Monitor are designed as driver assist devices only and should not be used as substitutes for skilled driving and/or safe parking practices. The area into which the vehicle is to be driven must be visually monitored by the driver.
MP3[G5]
MP3[G5] is a digital sound format often used for music. MP3[G5] capable players in vehicles may play a huge variety of material from a number of media, including CDs and USB sticks.
[G5] Not all devices will be compatible and functionality will vary depending on the device.
Satellite Navigation (Sat Nav)[N1]
Sat Nav or Satellite Navigation[N1] is a system which displays the location of the vehicle on a "map" screen, and can be programmed to provide information such as directions to a destination both visually, and with spoken messages. Image shown for illustration purposes only.
[N1] Current navigation mapping database encompasses major capital and primary national road networks as well as offering some coverage in regional areas.
ABS (Anti-Skid Braking System)
Modern electronics and a hydraulic actuator compares and adjusts wheel speeds when braking to prevent wheel lock-up and hence a potential skid.
Brake Assist (BA)
A system designed to assist the driver in emergency braking, where the driver cannot apply the high pedal force required to obtain the shortest possible braking distance. It supplements the braking power applied if the driver has not pushed hard enough on the brake pedal in an emergency braking situation - working in conjunction with ABS.
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) is a system that maximises braking efficiency. It senses the weight distribution of the vehicle and redistributes the braking to each wheel so that the wheels with most weight on them receive the most brakeforce.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
System that ensures control in cornering situations the way ABS does under braking and TRC does under acceleration. The VSC system utilises electronic sensors in conjunction with the ABS and TRC hardware to help control any potential understeer or oversteer situations. Understeer is when the vehicle loses front-wheel traction and wants to push forward nose first. Oversteer is when the rear wheels lose traction and the tail begins to slide.
Traction Control (TRC)
System designed to maximise safety when accelerating on slippery road surfaces or when the available grip differs from one side of the vehicle to the other (such as when two wheels are on a gravel or grass verge). Operated by controlling the throttle and/or applying the brakes to any wheel that is slipping. Image shown for illustration purposes only.
Reverse Camera[B4]
Reverse camera[B4] displays the area at the rear of the vehicle on a screen, when the vehicle is in reverse. Image shown for illustration purposes only.
[B4] Reversing Camera, Park Assist, Sonar Parking and Blind Spot Monitor are designed as driver assist devices only and should not be used as substitutes for skilled driving and/or safe parking practices. The area into which the vehicle is to be driven must be visually monitored by the driver.
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)[B4]
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)[B4] uses radar to monitor the car's blind spots. It indicates if there is another vehicle hidden by a blind spot and creates a warning indication in the appropriate side mirror. Image shown for illustration purposes only.
[B4] Reversing Camera, Park Assist, Sonar Parking and Blind Spot Monitor are designed as driver assist devices only and should not be used as substitutes for skilled driving and/or safe parking practices. The area into which the vehicle is to be driven must be visually monitored by the driver.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelts are sensitive to the motion of the vehicle and automatically lock on sudden stop or collision, helping to keep driver and passengers safe.
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Toyota Service Advantage
Toyota Service Advantage is one of the great, included features of owning a RAV4. You get low cost, capped price, standard logbook services at $170 for the first 3 years or 60,000km, whichever occurs first[T1].
The information provided is general in nature. You should seek your own financial advice to determine whether Toyota Access is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Terms and conditions, fees and charges apply. Toyota Access Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) products are available to approved customers of Toyota Finance a division of Toyota Finance Australia Limited ABN 48 002 435 181, Australian Credit Licence 392536.