2023 Toyota RAV4 price and specs

The mid-sized Toyota RAV4 SUV received updated tech for 2023, and from July 1 it has gotten $1710 more expensive.

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Jade Credentino

Jade Credentino

The 2023Toyota RAV4 saw a $1710 price increase as of July 1, but no corresponding changes to its specifications.

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.

The company says the price increases are due to “increased costs and inflationary pressures outside of our control such as more expensive raw materials, labour, tooling and packaging which are feeding into higher manufacturing costs”.

The 2023 RAV4, which started arriving in showrooms last December, features Toyota’s latest infotainment system that debuted in the Corolla Cross.

The XSE, Cruiser and Edge now receive a larger, 10.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, with the more affordable GX and GXL sticking with a smaller 8.0-inch touchscreen but upgrading from a 4.2-inch to a 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen.

Apple CarPlay connectivity for the touchscreen is now wireless, though Android Auto still requires a cable to connect.

There’s cloud-based satellite navigation on all models, with XSE grades and up getting a new-look embedded sat-nav system. The RAV4 also now supports over-the-air updates.

All 2023 RAV4 models gain 12 months of complimentary Toyota Connected Services functionality, which allows for remote vehicle monitoring. You can read more about this here.

Pricing

2023 Toyota RAV4 GX 2WD: $39,760 (+$1710)
2023 Toyota RAV4 GX Hybrid 2WD: $42,260 (+$1710)
2023 Toyota RAV4 GXL 2WD: $43,310 (+$1710)
2023 Toyota RAV4 GX Hybrid AWD: $45,260 (+$1710)
2023 Toyota RAV4 GXL Hybrid 2WD: $45,810 ($1710)
2023 Toyota RAV4 GXL Hybrid AWD: $48,810 (+$1710)
2023 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser 2WD: $48,910 (+$1710)
2023 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid 2WD: $49,585(+$1710)
2023 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid 2WD: $51,410 (+$1710)
2023 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid AWD: $52,585 (+$1710)
2023 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid AWD: $54,410 (+$1710)
2023 Toyota RAV4 Edge AWD: $56,230 (+$1710)
2023 Toyota RAV4 Edge Hybrid AWD: $58,360 (+$1710)

All prices exclude on-road costs.

Drivetrains

Petrol 2WD versions of the RAV4 are powered by a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine developing 127kW of power and 203Nm of torque, driving the front wheels via a standard continuously variable transmission.

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 and 243Nm.

Efficiency

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 2.0-litre 2WD uses 6.0L/100km on the combined cycle, while the 2.5-litre petrol AWD uses 7.0L/100km.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 2WD hybrid uses 4.7L/100km on the combined cycle, with the 2.5-litre AWD hybrid uses 4.8L/100km.

The petrol engine requires only 91RON regular unleaded fuel, while both engines have a 55L fuel tank.

Dimensions

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 measures 4600mm long, 1855mm wide, 1685mm tall with a 2690mm wheelbase.

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 2023 Toyota RAV4 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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 $260 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 by Euro NCAP 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:

Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Pedestrian/daytime cyclist detection
- Intersection Turn Assist
Adaptive cruise control
Blind-spot monitoring
Lane departure warning
Lane Tracing Assist
Rear cross-traffic alert
Reversing camera
Front and rear parking sensors
Traffic sign recognition
Trailer sway control
Emergency Steering Assist
Hill-start Assist Control
Seven airbags incl. front, front side, full length curtain and driver’s knee airbag.

A 360-degree camera is available on Cruiser and Edge models, while the Edge alone has active rear cross-traffic assist and low-speed reverse AEB.

Standard Equipment

The RAV4 GX comes standard with the following equipment:

Parabolic LED headlights with auto-levelling
Front LED fog lights
Automatic high-beam
Automatic headlights
Rain-sensing wipers
17-inch alloy wheels
Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Satellite navigation
DAB+ radio
Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wired Android Auto
Six-speaker sound system
7.0-inch instrument cluster screen
60/40 split-fold rear seats and centre armrest
Dual-zone climate control (hybrid only)
Keyless start
Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
Front/rear carpet mats
Space saver spare tyre
Electronic parking brake
LED interior lighting
LED daytime running lights
Rear mudflaps
Resin rear spoiler
Rear passenger air vents
2x front and 2x rear cup holders
3x front and 2x rear USB ports
12-month subscription to Connected Services

The RAV4 GX Hybrid removes:

Parabolic LED headlights with auto-leveling

and adds:

Projector LED headlamps
Optional full-size spare wheel

The GXL adds:

18-inch alloy wheels
‘Premium’ grille and bumper combo
Rear privacy glass
Leatherette-wrapped shifter
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Dual-zone climate control
Proximity entry
Wireless phone charging
Front mudflaps
Roof rails
Illuminated interior door switches
Two-level boot floor
Parabolic LED headlights with auto-levelling (petrol) or projector LED headlights (hybrid)

The hybrid-only XSE adds:

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)
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
10.5-inch infotainment display
Power tailgate
Navigation with Toyota Connected Services subscription
Projector LED headlights

The RAV4 Cruiser petrol adds:

19-inch alloy wheels
Auto power-folding mirrors
Power sunroof
10-way power driver’s seat with memory
8-way power passenger seat
Heated and ventilated front seats
Leather upholstery
Ambient lighting
Nine-speaker JBL sound system
Surround-view camera
Digital rear-view mirror

The RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid adds:

18-inch alloy wheels
Projector LED headlights

The RAV4 Edge adds:

19-inch machine-faced alloy wheels
Model-specific exterior styling
Off-road mode selector dial
Hill descent control
Softex ‘premium’ upholstery
Rear cross-traffic assist
Unique Edge bumper and grille
Panoramic sunroof (optional for petrol model only)

Options:

Premium paint: $675
Full-size spare (GX Hybrid): $300
Panoramic sunroof (Edge AWD petrol): $1300

Colour

Toyota offers nine colour options for the 2023 RAV4. Glacier White and Jungle Khaki (only available on Edge) are no-cost options and all other colours carry a $675 premium.