TOYOTA has introduced gear updates and revised pricing for its MY23 RAV4 vary in Australia, with costs rising by a minimum of $2150 and as a lot as $2820.
Adjustments embody a extra fashionable multimedia system, range-wide Toyota Related Companies telematics suite and newly launched security credentials, with pricing for the entry-level RAV4 GX now beginning at $36,550 plus on-road prices, or $2150 greater than in 2022.
All GX and GXL variants face a worth improve of $2150 with all different variants rising between $2450 and $2820 (see desk under). The RAV4 vary now tops out at $55,150 + ORC for the flagship RAV4 Edge Hybrid AWD.
Debuting in native showrooms subsequent month, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 line-up adopts options premiered within the lately launched Corolla Cross compact SUV, akin to a new-look infotainment array that includes a sequence of shortcut buttons alongside the driving force’s facet of the display, a rise in touchscreen show dimension on sure variants, and a simplified menu construction whose operation mimics that of a smartphone or pill.
Moreover, the brand new multimedia system now helps wi-fi Apple CarPlay along with wired Android Auto connectivity.
On RAV4 GX and GXL grades, the multimedia system now matches the display dimension of earlier variations (at 8.0 inches), whereas the XSE, Cruiser and Edge step as much as a ten.5-inch show.
Moreover, GX and GXL variants now obtain an improved multi-function show within the centre of the instrument panel (as much as 7.0 inches from 4.2), whereas the XSE, Cruiser and Edge achieve a full-width 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster show.
Toyota says the brand new system brings a excessive stage of customisation, particularly with the 12.3-inch model, the place clients can select from 4 totally different visible designs and three layouts to swimsuit their preferences.
All 12.3-inch preparations present a digital speedometer and shift indicator within the centre of the show, with ceaselessly used info akin to energetic security capabilities proven under, whereas the left and proper sides might be adjusted to point out a variety of data akin to gas consumption and audio playback.
No matter variant, all MY23 RAV4 fashions will now characteristic as normal the Toyota Related Companies suite of security and connectivity options.
The know-how presents distant car monitoring, help within the occasion of an emergency and the power to replace car software program over-the-air and could also be accessed by way of the myToyota Join smartphone app offering info akin to door and window standing, remaining vary and gas stage, and even car location.
All RAV4 grades now achieve cloud-based satellite tv for pc navigation, that means the optionally available navigation beforehand supplied on GX hybrids is discontinued. XSE grades and up provide new-look embedded satellite tv for pc navigation software program accessed by way of the ten.5-inch touchscreen show.
Importantly, the RAV4 vary now contains an enhanced pre-collision system that bolsters occupant and road-user safety at intersections, emergency steering help, an upgraded again information monitor with dynamic steerage traces, and, on Cruiser and Edge variants, an upgraded panoramic view monitor with underfloor view.
Different enhancements embody quicker powered tailgate operation, the inclusion of USB-C charging ports, upgraded microphones, and LED projector-style headlights for petrol-powered Edge variants.
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 vary is accessible in 9 exterior colors with Frosted White changing Crystal Pearl.
In any other case, the RAV4 lline-up is visually and mechanically unchanged.
“With a new-generation multimedia system, expanded Toyota Related Companies and extra security options, the RAV4 has by no means been extra interesting,” stated Toyota Australia vice chairman of gross sales, advertising and marketing and franchise operations Sean Hanley.
“With a broad vary of variants and the selection of petrol and hybrid powertrains, RAV4 is about to proceed as considered one of Australia’s hottest SUVs.”
Certainly, the RAV4 stays Australia’s best-selling medium SUV.
Figures from VFACTS present that to the top of October, Toyota bought 30,370 examples of the RAV4, forward of the Mazda CX-5 (23,476), Mitsubishi Outlander (15,619), Kia Sportage (15,497) and Hyundai Tucson (14,493).
2023 Toyota RAV4 pricing*:
GX (a) | $36,550 | (+$2150) |
GX Hybrid (a) | $39,050 | (+$2150) |
GX Hybrid AWD (a) | $42,050 | (+$2150) |
GXL (a) | $40,100 | (+$2150) |
GXL Hybrid (a) | $42,600 | (+$2150) |
GXL Hybrid AWD (a) | $45,600 | (+$2150) |
XSE Hybrid (a) | $45,700 | (+$2450) |
XSE Hybrid AWD (a) | $48,700 | (+$2450) |
Cruiser (a) | $45,700 | (+$2450) |
Cruiser Hybrid (a) | $48,200 | (+$2450) |
Cruiser Hybrid AWD (a) | $51,200 | (+$2450) |
Edge AWD (a) | $53,020 | (+$2820) |
Edge Hybrid AWD (a) | $55,150 | (+$2450) |
