2019 Toyota RAV4 pricing and specifications

The all-new Toyota RAV4 has arrived across Australian showrooms, promising improved performance, safety, technology, style and refinement.

With the option of 2WD, or mechanical or electric AWD systems, and a choice of two new petrol engines or the efficient Toyota Hybrid System, the new RAV4 is said to be the most advanced yet in the nameplate’s 25-year history.

The new RAV4 is available in a choice of 11 variants across four grades with three powertrains – two petrol and the petrol-electric Toyota Hybrid System – and the option of front-wheel drive (2WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).

Priced from $30,640 plus on-road costs, the lineup kicks off with 2WD petrol variants available in GX, mid-range GXL and top-of the-line Cruiser grades.

These are all powered by a new 127kW/203Nm 2.0-litre, direct injection, four-cylinder engine that drives through a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with an innovative launch gear mechanism.

GX variants are also offered with the option of a six-speed manual gearbox with a rev-matching function.

The new RAV4 further extends the availability of the efficient hybrid system within the broader Toyota range with six RAV4 hybrid variants offered in 2WD and AWD versions across the GX, GXL and Cruiser grades.

The hybrid system combines a 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor generator that drives through a CVT, providing the most powerful drivetrain in the range with combined maximum outputs of 160kW for 2WD variants and 163kW for AWD versions.

It is also the most efficient with a combined cycle fuel consumption of just 4.7L/100km for 2WD variants and 4.8L/100km for AWD versions.

RAV4 hybrid electric AWD variants gain an additional rear motor generator to provide power to the rear axle for the electric AWD system. Complete with a Trail mode, it enables up to 80 per cent of the total drive torque to be delivered through the rear wheels.

Topping the new RAV4 range is the adventure-focused Edge AWD variant powered by a new 152kW/243Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine that drives through an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The Edge variant uses a mechanical AWD system that is able to deliver a front/rear torque split of between 100 per cent to the front wheels and an even 50:50 split across front and rear wheels.

A dynamic torque vectoring system can also independently control the amount of drive torque delivered to the left or right rear wheels depending on the road surface conditions.

The AWD system in the Edge grade also features a multi-terrain select system that offers different modes for mud & sand, rock & dirt and snow environments.

Complementing its off-tarmac capability is a more rugged style with unique front and side body enhancements and interior treatments and trim.

All new RAV4 variants provide a much sharper, bolder and stronger visual appeal with dynamic styling and 17-inch,18-inch and 19-inch alloy wheels that give the vehicles a solid and planted presence on the road.

Underpinning the slightly shorter, lower and wider body is the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform that features a 30mm longer wheelbase and wider track, that has been extended by between 25mm and 55mm.

This, together with a revised front MacPherson strut and new multilink rear suspension, is said to give the new RAV4 improved driving dynamics and greater ride comfort, both on and off the tarmac.

Cabin refinement is said to have taken a step up, with the larger cabin boasting more premium materials and a stylish and functional design.

All-new comfortable and supportive seats are finished in cloth, leather-accented or imitation leather “Softex” material, depending on the grade.

For comfort and convenience, all variants except the entry-level GX petrol 2WD feature dual-zone climate control and keyless smart start.

The advanced multimedia system with steering wheel controls incorporates Bluetooth connectivity, AM/FM/DAB+4 radio, satellite navigation and voice recognition with all information displayed on an 8-inch touchscreen.

The rear load space has been extended by 65mm offering an increase in luggage capacity of up to a class-leading 580 litres compared with the previous model and features a two-level reversible floor for added functionality (not available with full-size spare wheel option).

The new RAV4 is equipped as standard with Toyota Safety Sense suite of safety features, including active cruise control, pre-collision safety system with autonomous emergency braking, lane departure alert, road-sign assist (speed sign only) and auto high beam.

Seven airbags, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitor, rear-cross traffic alert, reversing camera, and ABS with vehicle stability control and active cornering assist, further add to the new RAV4’s safety credentials.

2019 Toyota RAV4 Pricing (excluding on-roads)

2019 RAV4 Range and Specification

RAV4 GX

Mechanical

2.0-litre petrol engine with six-speed manual or CVT transmission (2WD)
2.5-litre hybrid powertrain with CVT transmission (2WD/AWD)
Independent front MacPherson strut and multilink rear suspension
Drive Mode Select – Eco/Normal/Sport
EV Mode (Hybrid only)
Electric AWD system with Trail mode (Hybrid AWD only)
Rack-assisted electric power steering
Ventilated front and solid rear disc brakes
Electric parking brake

Exterior

Auto LED headlights, taillights and daytime running lights
Front fog lamps
Heated and folding electric exterior mirrors
Automatic rain-sensing windscreen wipers
Rear window wiper
17-inch alloy wheels with 17-inch temporary spare
Rear mudflaps
Dual tailpipes
Hatch-top spoiler
Shark-fin antenna

Interior

Fabric seats
60/40-split, folding rear seat back
Rear armrest with integrated cupholders
Two-level reversible (carpet one side/resin other) boot deck board (Not available with full-size spare wheel option)
Sunglass storage
Front and rear door bins with bottle holders
Urethane steering wheel with steering wheel controls
4.2-inch Multi-Info Display (MID)
Hybrid-specific indicator (Hybrid only)
Front 12V DC accessory socket

Safety

Toyota Safety Sense including:
• Pre-collision safety system (AEB) with day/night pedestrian and day cyclist detection
• All-speed active cruise control (CVT)
• High-speed active cruise control (MT)
• Lane trace assist with steering assist and lane centring function (CVT)
• Lane departure alert with steering assist (MT)
• Road sign assist (speed sign only)
• Auto high beam

ABS with brake assist, vehicle stability control, active cornering assist
Blind spot monitor
Rear-cross traffic alert
Hill-start assist
Brake hold
Seven airbags (driver and passenger front, front side, side curtain, driver knee)
Reversing camera
Front and rear parking sensors
ISOFIX child restraint anchors for two rear seats

Comfort and convenience

Manual air conditioning with rear vents
Dual zone climate control with rear vents (Hybrid only)
Front and rear power windows
Remote locking/unlocking and key start
Keyless smart start (Hybrid only)

Infotainment / Multimedia

8-inch touchscreen display
One USB / one Aux input
Six speakers
AM/FM/DAB+ radio
Bluetooth connectivity
Satellite navigation with SUNA Live Traffic
Voice recognition, Siri “eyes-free” (compatible iPhones), Toyota Link

RAV4 GXL

Mechanical

2.0-litre petrol engine with CVT transmission (2WD)
2.5-litre hybrid powertrain with CVT transmission (2WD/AWD)

Additional features over GX

Exterior

Roof rails
Privacy glass
Dual oval tailpipes
18-inch alloy wheels with 17-inch temporary spare
Front and rear mudflaps

Interior

Premium embossed fabric seats
Leather-accented steering wheel with steering wheel controls
Leather-accented shift lever
Auto-dimming rear view mirror

Safety

Reversing camera with guidance lines

Comfort and convenience

Dual-zone climate control with rear vents
Qi wireless phone charger⁵
Keyless smart entry and start

Infotainment / Multimedia

Three front and two rear USB sockets (inc four fast charging)

RAV4 Cruiser

Mechanical

2.0-litre petrol engine with CVT transmission (2WD)
2.5-litre hybrid powertrain with CVT transmission (2WD/AWD)

Additional features over GXL

Exterior

Silver grille
Chrome-trimmed door handles
Moon roof
19-inch alloys with 18-inch temporary spare (Hybrid: 18-inch gloss black alloys with 17-inch temporary spare)

Interior

Leather-accented seats
Dual-setting heated front seats
10-way electric driver’s seat with two-position memory and power lumbar support
Leather-accented door trim
7-inch Multi-Info-Display (MID) with analogue, digital and hybrid-specific display
Ambient lighting

Safety

Reversing camera with panoramic view monitor

Comfort and convenience

Power tailgate

Infotainment / Multimedia

Nine-speaker JBL® premium audio⁶

RAV4 Edge 

Mechanical

2.5-litre petrol engine with 8-speed automatic transmission (AWD)
Mechanical AWD system with rear driveline disconnect
Dynamic torque vectoring on rear axle
Multi Terrain Select – mud & sand, rock & dirt, snow
Downhill assist control

Additional features over Cruiser

Exterior

Unique design front and rear bumpers, wheelarch mouldings, grille and fog lamp surrounds
Body-coloured door handles (Delete: chrome finish)
Front skid plate
Unique Jungle Khaki paint colour available
Unique design 19-inch alloys with 18-inch temporary spare
Optional panoramic roof

Interior

“Softex” synthetic leather-look seats
Tri-setting heated and ventilated front seats
Delete: memory for 10-way electric driver’s seat