The new-generation Toyota Rav4 is being launched in South Africa this week.
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The sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 is being launched in South Africa this week, with a hybrid-heavy range underlying the company’s push to make new energy vehicles more prominent on local roads.
Priced from R770,500, the new RAV4 is available in GX, VX and GR-S specification grades.
Range and Pricing:
Three of the four available models are powered by a hybrid drivetrain that pairs a 2.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for a combined output of 176kW and claimed fuel consumption of 4.5 litres per 100km.
The RAV4 boasts an edgy new design.
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Customers can also opt for the more traditional 2.0-litre normally aspirated petrol engine, which delivers 127kW and 203Nm. This engine is available exclusively with the VX trim level.
Standard features on the GX include climate control, cruise control, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, light sensor, front and rear park distance control, reverse camera, seven airbags and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The VX and GR-S add a raft of additional features, including leather upholstery, heated seats, electric tailgate, head-up display and driver assistance gadgets such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitor and lane-keep assist, among others. Further to that, the GR-S gains unique exterior styling elements and 20-inch alloy wheels.
Externally, the sixth-generation RAV4 receives a more muscular look with chunkier proportions, more pronounced creases and ‘hammerhead shark’ face.
The newly designed cabin promises enhanced ergonomics.
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The cabin boasts a more simplistic layout, thanks to what Toyota describes as an “island architecture”, which groups controls like the gearshift, display screens and air vents together to minimise eye movements and improve ergonomics while driving.
The redesigned cabin also ushers in a new multimedia system, powered by Toyota’s new Arene digital ecosystem that promises a seamless digital in-car experience.
IOL is currently attending the South African launch of the new Toyota RAV4. Stay tuned for more details on the new model and driving impressions.
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