The Toyota RAV4 Thread

So continuation from what was nearly a 2016.5 CX5 purchase and turned into a 2014 Rav4 Purchase

The Mazda CX-5 Thread

So anyways... I bought the RAV :) Was not happy with the 2 missing services on the CX5 - my research- the miller cycle engines MUST be maintained as per the schedule. I wasnt willing to take the chance. As for the RAV... service books were confirmed by Toyota... an email to Culemborg/Cape City...
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It's been about two and a half weeks, and I'm loving the rav. The drive from PE to home was a perfect test, and this thing was clearly made for long-distance cruising.

For an 11-year-old car, she runs beautifully. The interior is still solid and doesn't have any major issues, though I plan to replace the steering wheel's peeling leather with a real leather one eventually.

The dings on the body might have been what turned off other buyers, along with the cream leather, which reminds me of my grandad's old Mercedes. It all worked out for me, though, Alhamdulillah.

I haven't pushed the engine since the test drive and don't plan to. I'm getting around 8.6 L/100km. The dings and scratches are just from parking lots and I'll get them detailed after the service in October.
I have to give props to the previous owner. I found in the leather sleeve every service invoice and even the tire receipts.

Really happy with my new fat bottomed girl. Heres a shot of that rump
 
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Next-Gen Toyota RAV4 Ditches Pure Petrol for Hybrid Power

The new Toyota RAV4 will be offered globally in six iterations, each fitted with a hybrid powertrain. A range-topping GR Sport variant is poised to be the most powerful RAV yet. Here’s everything we know so far…

Following its global debut in May 2025, Toyota’s sixth-generation RAV4 is expected to arrive on local shores in early 2026. For the first time since its 1994 introduction, Toyota will offer this adventure SUV exclusively with mild- and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains.

The next-generation RAV4 will be offered globally in six flavours: the entry-level GX, mid-range GXL, adventure-focused Edge, XSE, and Cruiser, and a flagship GR Sport derivative. Across the various trim levels, the RAV4 will be once again be offered in front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD).

Powering the XSE and GR Sport is a 2.5-litre PHEV system paired with a 22.7 kWh lithium-ion battery. In AWD form, dual electric motors deliver a combined output of 227 kW. FWD PHEV derivatives utilise a single-motor setup producing 200 kW, while the GR Sport is offered exclusively with the more powerful AWD configuration. Unique to the GR Sport is a retuned suspension, revised steering, and a 20 mm-wider track.

The mild-hybrid variants employ the same hybrid system used in the outgoing RAV4, as well as a 2.5-litre petrol engine producing 143 kW for both the FWD and AWD guises. The XSE, Edge, Cruiser, GXL, and GX can be had in AWD with a twin motor setup, while the latter three are also available in a single motor FWD variant

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Next-Gen Toyota RAV4 Ditches Pure Petrol for Hybrid Power

The new Toyota RAV4 will be offered in six derivatives, all of which are hybrids, with the GR Sport poised be the most powerful iteration yet
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I see the price of the entry level Rav4 is more than an entry level Fortuna for the current model.

The new models price is going to be eye watering!
 
New Toyota RAV4: SA Launch Date Confirmed

Toyota has confirmed when the new RAV4 will arrive in South Africa.

Unveiled in May 2025, the sixth iteration of the Toyota RAV4 is en route to South Africa, with the Japanese automaker’s local arm announcing when the brand-new model will arrive in our market.

As a reminder, the sixth-generation RAV4 will exclusively employ petrol-electric powertrains – a 127 kW 2.5-litre mild-hybrid and 2.5-litre plug-in hybrid, the latter available in single and dual electric-motor configuration, which produces a combined power output of 200 kW in the front-wheel-drive derivatives and 227 kW in the all-wheel-drive models, respectively. The mild-hybrid unit will also be available with the choice of front- and all-wheel drivetrains.

New Toyota RAV4 SA Launch Date

The new Toyota RAV4 will arrive in South Africa in the first half of 2026. The local lineup, detailed specifications and pricing have yet to be confirmed. Though, we expect it will be revealed closer to the official launch date.

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New Toyota RAV4: SA Launch Date Confirmed

The new Toyota RAV4 is en route to South Africa, with the Japanese automaker's local arm confirming when it will arrive in our market...
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