The RAV4 GXL comes with a guide monitor in its reversing camera, while the Cruiser gets a panoramic overhead camera view, but only the Edge offers downhill ascent control. An eight-inch colour touchscreen operates the infotainment system that incorporates satellite navigation, a digital radio, Apple CarPlay and Android auto, bluetooth connectivity for smartphones and music streaming.
If you need more USB ports the GXL has four more than the GX along with wireless phone charging, but access to the nine-speaker premium audio system starts with the Cruiser. The sporty touch of dual oval exhaust tailpipes is standard on the GXL, as are projector LED headlights front mudflaps, a premium grille and bumper as well as roof rails. A powered tailgate is very handy but you must tick the Cruiser box. The Cruiser also has a seven-inch multi-information display — up from 4.
If a sunroof tickles your fancy the cheapest way to see the stars is with the Cruiser. Outside this model can be picked by its inch alloy wheels, inch on the GX chrome door handles and auto-levelling LED headlights. Separating the top dog RAV4 Edge from the pack are unique bumpers, wheel arch mouldings, grille and fog lamp surrounds, while buyers can luxuriate inside on three-mode heated and cooled front seats.
Other features include manual air conditioning, a rear-view camera, rear park distance control and a 7-inch infotainment system with Bluetooth capability. This derivative only has 1 USB port. The GX-R Adventure derivative has a more rugged look to suit its penchant for the outdoors. This derivative builds on the specification of the GX and is recognised by its larger, protruding grille and larger skid plates and wheel arch cladding to suit its outdoor character.
It rides on inch alloy wheels. The interior benefits from a leather steering wheel with mounted controls as well as a leather finish on the transmission lever. The seats have a heating function too.
Smart entry and a push start is standard as is automatic air conditioning. While the hybrids come with the biggest recommendation for the most effortless drivability and reduced fuel use, the 2. However, the vague clutch makes getting underway tricky in first gear — with potential to stall the vehicle — and that alone is enough to confirm the majority of buyers are making the right decision going for the CVT auto.
It makes the RAV4 much easier to drive around town, while it has the traditional smoothness of a CVT, yet not making the traditionally annoying drone that can accompany this type of transmission. Acceleration is a bit more lethargic with the CVT, though. Official fuel consumption is slightly better for the CVT, too: 6.
The 2. The 2WD hybrid is limited to just kg and the petrol 2WD is rated at kg. Thanks to a suspension that adapts terrifically well to the variable road-surface quality regularly faced by Australian motorists, RAV4 occupants can travel in consistent comfort.
The impressive ride quality is consistent throughout the range, and arguably the biggest area of improvement over the previous RAV4. Light, accurate steering and excellent all-round vision make the RAV4 effortless to manoeuvre around town, which in GX form is the lightest in the line-up at kg.
The front seats could offer a bit of extra side support, though they remain comfortable for longer journeys. Minimal road noise and the standard all-speed adaptive cruise control also help make such trips less tiring, and the camera-based Road Sign Assist can help ensure drivers are keeping to the prevailing speed limit. Driver Technology. Fuel Efficiency. Value for Money. Fit for Purpose. Nunawading , VIC. Balwyn, VIC. Rocklea, QLD. Castle Hill , NSW. Bentley , WA. Bayswater , WA. Previous View 43 images.
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