The Toyota RAV4 is hybrid SUV king in Australia. The Honda CR-V e:HEV is coming for its crown – prepare for a royal rumble.
Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V Comparison
Toyota RAV4
Honda CR-V
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Still the efficiency leader
- Still the people's choice
- Tech updates are welcome
- Far more expensive than it once was
- Doesn't go as hard as 163kW might suggest
- Lacks the premium feel of some rivals
- Refinement
- Fuel economy
- Practical cabin
- Where are the affordable hybrid options?
- No AWD or seven-seat options
- Missing some luxury features
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
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.
Comparison
Reviews
The flagship RAV4 Hybrid looks tough and drives well. While it's still a segment benchmark, there's increasingly tough competition awheel.
James Wong
With the new CR-V, Honda Australia is finally offering a hybrid option. Does it have what it takes to take on the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
William Stopford
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Specs
Type | ||
DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1987 - 2487 | 1498 - 1997 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
Induction | ||
INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
127kW - 152kW | 113kW - 140kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5700 - 6600 | 5000 - 6500 | |
Torque | ||
203Nm - 243Nm | 189Nm - 335Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
3600 - 4400 | 1700 - 4300 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
13 - 14 | 10.3 - 13.9 |