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The top five best-selling mid-sized SUVs of 2024
In the market for a mid-sized SUV and want some ideas? Here are the models that Australians bought most during 2024.
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About the Toyota RAV4
Last updated Dec 18, 2024Toyota has made no changes to its RAV4 for 2024. It's Australia's best-selling SUV, and a majority of Toyota RAV4 sales are of the fuel-sipping hybrid variant. That makes it one of Australia's most popular hybrid vehicles, in addition to one of the few hybrid mid-sized SUVs on the market.
The range opens up with the RAV4 GX 2WD from $39,760 before on-road costs and extends to $58,360 before on-road costs for the flagship RAV4 Edge Hybrid AWD.
Pros
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Spacious and comfortable interior
- Balanced dynamics
Cons
- So-so infotainment
- Extraordinarily long waiting lists for some variants
- Base powertrain is less impressive
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2024 Toyota RAV4 Price
GX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $39,760 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $42,260 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $45,260 |
Cruiser
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $48,910 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $51,410 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $54,410 |
XSE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $48,910 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $51,910 |
GXL
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $43,310 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $45,810 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $48,810 |
Edge
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $56,230 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $58,360 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Toyota RAV4 Specs
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2024 Toyota RAV4 Dimensions
1685mm
1855mm
4600mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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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.
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2024 Toyota RAV4 Exterior
The GX is the only model to ride on 17-inch alloy wheels.
The GXL, XSE and Cruiser Hybrid ride on 18s, with the latter two featuring wheels with a gloss black finish.
Petrol Cruiser models feature 19-inch alloys, as do all Edge models. The latter also feature aesthetic tweaks like a unique grille to distinguish them from lesser RAV4s.
The new XSE grade also features various black finishes inside and out.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Interior
The interior presents pretty well two years after the current-generation RAV4’s launch, though some elements are a little dated.
The clean, uncluttered layout with more straight lines has aged well, and build quality feels rock solid.
Opting for the Cruiser and Edge gets you padded, leatherette-lined door tops compared to the hard plastic of lower grades, but otherwise the fundamentals are the same. The touchpoints are all soft-touch or leather/leatherette-lined, the ergonomics are sound, and visibility is great.
Where the RAV4 feels a little behind the benchmarks is in its displays and infotainment system. The 8.0-inch central touchscreen is well featured on paper – offering wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB radio and, on most models, satellite navigation – but in operation it feels quite old hat.
The graphics aren’t super flashy, the screen resolution is fairly average compared to Korean and European alternatives, and response times are laggy. At least it has physical shortcut buttons, though.
Space and storage up front is pretty good, with a decent cubby under the front-centre armrest, deep door bins that can accommodate larger bottles, as well as cupholders between the front seats. There’s also the shelf midway up the dashboard in front of the passenger that can hold phones and wallets.
In the second row the Toyota continues to be one of the class leaders, with more than enough room for two tall adults even behind other tall adults in the front.
ISOFIX anchor points on the outboard positions mean parents can get little ones secured, and there are bottle holders in the doors and air vents.
Should you need to fit a third person in the middle, the seat itself is wide enough to be reasonably comfortable for longer journeys, but if you are putting three teenagers in the back regularly, it may be worth looking at a Kluger.
It’s no wonder the Toyota RAV4 has proven to be so popular with Australian families, given its spacious and versatile interior.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Safety Rating
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.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy
The Toyota RAV4 uses 4.7L/100km on the combined cycle in front-wheel drive hybrid guise and 4.8L/100km with all-wheel drive.
Official figures for 2022 models with naturally-aspirated engines have yet to be released. These may see improved fuel economy with the addition of automatic stop/start technology. The 2021 RAV4, when equipped with the 2.0-litre engine, uses 6.5L/100km and the 2.5-litre Edge uses 7.5L/100km.
| Toyota RAV4 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | Unleaded | 6.5 L/100km |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | Unleaded | 4.7 L/100km |
| 2.5L, Automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | Unleaded | 4.8 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Toyota RAV4?
Toyota Australia offers up to five years (60 months) or 75,000km of capped-price servicing, with intervals of 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
All RAV4 engine variants cost $230 per service for the first five visits under the capped-price servicing program.
How does the 2024 Toyota RAV4 drive?
Our expert take on Toyota RAV4 drivability.
Toyota products based on the TNGA platform have consistently scored well for their ride and handling balance, offering a direct enough connection to keep you involved while being impressively comfortable all round.
The RAV4 is no different. Steering this mid-size SUV is wonderfully predictable and fluid, and it’s just as at home on pimpled inner-city streets as it is out on the freeway.
With the hybrid powertrain, it almost always sets off on e-power, and the petrol engine kicks in once things are rolling. You can silently putt along below 40km/h on flat ground or descents.
You can chirp the tyres easily in front-wheel drive hybrid models but you won’t with the base 2.0-litre. It doesn’t have much oomph until you’re carrying some revs, with some breathless moments as the speedo gradually climbs. It’s fine for urban commuting, however.
The hybrid is more athletic, though hit the throttle a little harder and the 2.5-litre petrol quickly fires, as the CVT flares revs to keep you in the power band. As is the case with Toyota’s hybrid engines, pushing hard can result in a vocal, unrefined soundtrack. That applies to the 2.0-litre, too.
Another issue across the range is the presence of tyre roar on rougher road surfaces.
When you’re not wringing its neck, the RAV4 Hybrid gets along in a smooth and relaxed manner, and the shuffling between power sources is generally pretty seamless bar the change in sound.
When things get twisty the RAV4 is happy to play along, too. As noted earlier the TNGA underpinnings and communicative controls mean it’s not a bore to pilot this thing through bends, and if you flick it into Power mode both power sources team up to give you a bit of shove.
Toyota’s suite of assists are impressive. Where previous generations of product had overzealous steering corrections and an infuriating range of beeps and bongs, this latest iteration is intuitive, more natural and more likely to be kept on.
Adaptive cruise control and Lane Tracing Assist work well to take the load off longer freeway stints, while blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and surround cameras aid visibility at various speeds.
It makes the RAV4 a very easy car to live with, and its all-round consistency and competency is no doubt a key driver to its sales success not just in Australia but globally.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Colours
What colours are available for the Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Warranty
The 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.
2024 Toyota RAV4 vs other SUVs to consider
There's a glut of rivals for the RAV4 but some of the more popular options in the segment include the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail.
The Outlander and X-Trail are the only members of this group to offer the option of a (small) third row. The former was recently redesigned, and a new version of the latter is launching later in 2022 to replace the rather dated current X-Trail. There's no hybrid Outlander, though Mitsubishi is introducing a redesigned plug-in hybrid.
The Tucson and Sportage have also been recently redesigned, though there's no sign yet of the hybrid models available overseas. They offer cabins similarly spacious to that of the RAV4, all of which are roomier than the CX-5 which counters by being among the more engaging vehicles in this segment to drive.
Should you buy the 2024 Toyota RAV4
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
Yes.
If you can stomach a potentially long wait, you'll get one of the most impressive mid-sized SUVs on the market. There's a reason these are so popular.
Toyota RAV4 FAQs
The cheapest Toyota RAV4 is the GX (2WD) that starts from $39,300.
The most expensive Toyota RAV4 is the EDGE (AWD) HYBRID that starts from $68,100.
The best towing capacity of a Toyota RAV4 is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: GX (AWD) HYBRID, GX (AWD) HYBR FULL SIZE SPARE, XSE (AWD) HYBRID PREMIUM PAINT, GXL (AWD) HYBRID, CRUISER (AWD) HYBRID, EDGE (AWD), EDGE (AWD) (PANORAMIC SUNROOF) and EDGE (AWD) HYBRID.
The largest Toyota RAV4 is the EDGE (AWD) which measures 1855mm wide, 4615mm in length and sits 1690mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota RAV4 is the EDGE (AWD) which has 152kW of power from its 2.5L DIRECT FUEL INJ engine.
The Toyota RAV4 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Toyota RAV4 is the EDGE (AWD) HYBRID which weighs 2230 kg (kerb weight).
The Toyota RAV4 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid or Unleaded Petrol.