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Toyota RAV4
DRIVEPOINT SCORE
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DATA CONFIDENCE72% · Developing
ValuePrice relative to features, capability and direct competitors.
82
Running costsEnergy, servicing, tyres, registration and insurance.
90
SafetyANCAP performance and crash-avoidance equipment.
89
ReliabilityWarranty, recalls, known issues and available evidence.
91
PracticalityPassenger space, luggage capacity and family usability.
92
EfficiencyReal-world energy use relative to vehicle capability.
89
PerformanceAcceleration, response and power-to-weight performance.
67
TechnologyInfotainment, connectivity, assistance and software.
80
ComfortRide quality, seating, refinement and noise levels.
85
Ownership experienceWarranty, support network, roadside help and resale outlook.
92
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REVIEWER RATINGS
Expert opinion, kept in context.
Chasing Cars
✓8.0/ 10
A comprehensive redesign improves refinement, technology and hybrid efficiency without losing practicality.
- Variant
- Hybrid FWD · Hybrid AWD
- Reviewer
- Chasing Cars team
- Published
- 2026
WhichCar
✓7.6/ 10
The Cruiser improves in key areas, though a firmer ride and higher price temper the progress.
- Variant
- Cruiser Hybrid AWD
- Reviewer
- Jake Williams
- Published
- 14 Jun 2026
WhichCar
✓7.5/ 10
Useful electric range and punchy performance arrive late to the segment, at a premium price.
- Variant
- Plug-in hybrid
- Reviewer
- Paul Gover
- Published
- 9 Jul 2026
CarExpert
✓Very Good
The core hybrid range is roomier and better connected, with familiar strengths carried into a more modern package.
- Variant
- Hybrid FWD · Hybrid AWD
- Reviewer
- James Wong
- Published
- 22 Apr 2026
CarExpert
✓Very Good
The GR Sport PHEV adds pace and visual attitude, but makes the value equation more specialised.
- Variant
- GR Sport PHEV
- Reviewer
- CarExpert team
- Published
- 9 Jul 2026
REVIEWER CONSENSUS
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HEADLINE VERDICT
Australia’s family-SUV favourite becomes more polished, efficient and tech-heavy.
The new RAV4 retains the space, efficiency and ease of ownership that made it a default choice. Reviewers welcome the improved cabin and broad hybrid range, while noting higher pricing and some fussy screen-based controls.
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