2022 Toyota RAV4 price and specs

Details of the 2022 Toyota RAV4 line-up have been confirmed ahead of first deliveries during the first quarter of 2022, with the top-selling range to gain more variants and the wider availability of hybrid technology.

UPDATE, 11/03/2022 – Toyota Australia has incrementally bumped the prices of its RAV4 mid-sized SUV by $100 and $750, depending on the trim level.

Pricing now starts at $34,400 before on-road costs for the RAV4 GX 2WD, and extends to $52,700 before on-road costs for the RAV4 Edge AWD Hybrid

“Toyota has reluctantly applied a small change to the recommended retail prices of RAV4 models, effective 1 March 2022,” said a Toyota Australia spokesperson.

“Importantly, these changes do not apply to any confirmed orders taken before the end of February, irrespective of delivery date.“

2022 Toyota RAV4 price and specs — ***RAV4 XSE Hybrid***

“Toyota strives to avoid price changes beyond model updates and the introduction of new and expanded features; however, from time to time, such changes are made necessary by other factors that can include currency, shipping and manufacturing costs.”

“We do not expect these extremely modest changes to affect overall demand for RAV4, which is Australia’s best-selling SUV.”

Hybrid power will now be offered on all RAV4 trim levels, with the top-spec Edge AWD finally getting a petrol-electric option, while a new XSE mid-tier grade will offer both 2WD and AWD hybrid drivetrains.

As reported a couple of months ago, the existing GX, GXL, Cruiser and Edge models also get a range of equipment and aesthetic enhancements for 2022. The base GX manual has been dropped due to “low customer demand”.

Prices are slightly down for GX grades while GXL, Cruiser and Edge variants are all slightly dearer for 2022.

Pricing

2022 Toyota RAV4 GX 2WD: $34,400 (+$100)
2022 Toyota RAV4 GX 2WD Hybrid: $36,900 (+$100)
2022 Toyota RAV4 GX AWD Hybrid: $39,900 (+$100)

2022 Toyota RAV4 GXL 2WD: $37,950 (+$125)
2022 Toyota RAV4 GXL 2WD Hybrid: $40,450 (+$125)
2022 Toyota RAV4 GXL AWD Hybrid: $43,450 (+$125)

2022 Toyota RAV4 XSE 2WD Hybrid: $43,250 (+$425)
2022 Toyota RAV4 XSE AWD Hybrid: $46,250 (+$425)

2022 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser 2WD: $43,250 (+$750)
2022 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser 2WD Hybrid: $45,750 (+$750)
2022 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser AWD Hybrid: $48,750 (+$750)

2022 Toyota RAV4 Edge AWD: $50,200 (+$380)
2022 Toyota RAV4 Edge AWD Hybrid: $52,700 (+$380)

All prices exclude on-road costs

Engines

Petrol 2WD versions of the RAV4 are powered by a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine developing 127kW of power at 6600rpm and 203Nm of torque between 4400-4900rpm, driving the front wheels via a standard CVT automatic.

The outgoing model’s six-speed manual option for lower grades has been dropped for 2022, however, all petrol models pick up idle stop/start for the new model year to enhance fuel efficiency.

RAV4 2WD Hybrid models pair a 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine with an electric motor and battery pack, good for a system output of 160kW.

Opting for an AWD Hybrid adds an extra e-motor on the rear axle boosting maximum power to 163kW, and also adds a Trail mode which alters throttle, wheel braking and torque distribution to enhance traction on low-grip surfaces.

Finally, the Edge AWD petrol is the sole variant that offers the larger 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine teamed with an eight-speed auto and standard all-wheel drive, developing 152kW (6600rpm) and 243Nm (4000-5000rpm).

Fuel Economy

Toyota Australia hasn’t confirmed updated fuel consumption figures for the MY22 RAV4 range, though we can use the outgoing line-up as a guide:

RAV4 2WD 2.0 CVT: 6.5L/100km
RAV4 AWD 2.5 8AT: 7.5L/100km
RAV4 2WD Hybrid CVT: 4.7/100km
RAV4 AWD Hybrid CVT: 4.8L/100km

We’ll likely see a slight improvement to the official figures quoted by petrol-only models given the introduction of idle stop/start technology.

Dimensions

Toyota Australia hasn’t noted any changes to dimensions. The MY21 RAV4 measures 4615mm long, 1690mm tall and 1865mm wide, with a 2690mm wheelbase.

The kerb weight of the 2.0-litre petrol RAV4 ranges from 1515kg for the base manual to 1620kg for the Cruiser CVT.

The 2.5-litre model tips the scales at 1705kg, while the base front-wheel drive hybrid is 1650kg and the base AWD hybrid is 1705kg. The heaviest model is the Cruiser AWD Hybrid at 1745kg.

The Toyota RAV4’s boot space measures 580L with the rear seats up and with a space-saver spare. A full-size spare is optional only in GX models.

Towing capacity varies. Braked towing capacity is 480kg in 2WD hybrid models, 800kg in 2.0-litre models, and 1500kg in AWD hybrid and 2.5-litre models.

Unbraked towing capacity is 750kg in all bar the 2WD hybrid models, where it’s 480kg.

Servicing and Warranty

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Stick to your annual service schedule and the company extends the engine and driveline warranty to seven years, while hybrid batteries are covered for up to 10 years provided logbook maintenance is conducted during that period.

Toyota Australia also offers up to five years (60 months) or 75,000km of capped-price servicing, with intervals of 12 months/15,000km for the RAV4.

All RAV4 engine variants cost $230 per service for the first five visits under the capped-price servicing program.

Safety

The Toyota RAV4 wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on tests conducted in 2019.

It scored of 93 per cent for adult occupant protection, 89 per cent for child occupant protection, 85 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 83 per cent for safety assist.

The following safety features are standard across the range:

AEB with pedestrian/daytime cyclist detection
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic alert
Reversing camera
Front and rear parking sensors
Lane departure warning
Lane Tracing Assist
Adaptive cruise control
Traffic sign recognition
Front, front-side and curtain airbags
Driver’s knee airbag
Trailer sway control

For 2022 the RAV4 Edge gains rear cross-traffic assist, as well as low-speed AEB in forward and reverse for static objects when parking.

Standard Equipment

RAV4 GX highlights:

8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Satellite navigation
4.2-inch multi-information display
DAB digital radio
17-inch alloy wheels (NEW design)
Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
60/40 split-fold rear seats and centre armrest
Dual-zone climate control (hybrid only)
LED headlights (parabolic, auto-levelling in petrol; projector in hybrid)
Automatic high-beam
Automatic headlights
Rain-sensing wipers
Five USB ports
Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
Front/rear carpet mats
Space saver spare tyre
Rear mudflaps
Electronic parking brake
DAB+ radio (NEW)
Rear seat belt reminders (NEW)
LED interior lighting (NEW)

RAV4 GXL adds:

18-inch alloy wheels (NEW design)
‘Premium’ grille and bumper combo
Privacy glass
Leatherette-wrapped shifter
Self-dimming rear-view mirror
Dual-zone climate control
Keyless entry and start
Wireless phone charging
Reversing camera with active guide lines
Front mudflaps
Roof rails
Illuminated interior door switches (NEW)

RAV4 XSE adds:

Hybrid only (2WD + AWD available)
Black exterior accents
Black two-tone roof finish
18-inch alloy wheels in gloss black
Black headliner and pillar garnish
Leather-accented door trims
Ambient lighting (model specific)
Softex ‘premium’ seat upholstery
Heated front seats
10-way power adjustment with lumbar support (driver)
7.0-inch driver supervision display
Electric tailgate

RAV4 Cruiser adds:

19-inch alloy wheels (Cruiser 2WD)
18-inch alloy wheels in gloss black (Hybrid, NEW design)
Auto power-folding mirrors
Power sunroof
Power tailgate
10-way power driver’s seat
Ambient lighting
Nine-speaker JBL sound system
Surround-view camera
Heated front seats
Leather upholstery
Digital rear-view mirror (NEW)
Heated/ventilated front seats (NEW)
8-Way power adjustment (front passenger)

RAV4 Edge adds:

Model-specific exterior styling
Off-road mode selector dial
Hill-descent control
Softex ‘premium’ upholstery
Rear cross-traffic assist (NEW)
Parking support brake (NEW)

All RAV4 Hybrid variants also score a new projector-type LED headlight design which “features three clear segments housing the high/low beams, the turning lights, and the combined daytime running, parking and clearance lights”.

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