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    Toyota RAV4

    The new Toyota RAV4 is a medium SUV available in New Zealand from $50,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GX variant and topping out at $66,990 for the Gr Sport variant.

    There are 6 variants of the RAV4 available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2026.

    The new RAV4 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Toyota RAV4 include 2.5L in-line 4-cylinder hybrid (143kW) and 2.5L in-line 4-cylinder hybrid (227kW). All variants feature automatic continuously trans with manual mode transmission. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $50,990 - $66,990†
    Transmission
    Auto (CVT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded, Electric, or Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    HEV or Phev

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    Retail Price
    $50,990 - $66,990†
    Transmission
    Auto (CVT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded, Electric, or Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    HEV or Phev

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    Toyota RAV4

    Available Variants

    The Toyota RAV4 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being GX and the most expensive being Gr Sport.

    GX

    Price from $50,990†

    GXL

    Price from $54,990†

    XSE

    Price from $55,990†

    Adventure

    Price from $62,990†

    Limited

    Price from $65,990†

    Gr Sport

    Price from $66,990†

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    Pros

    • Sublime fuel economy
    • Practical cabin
    • Glimmering resale and reputation

    Cons

    • A new RAV4 just around the corner
    • Unremarkable drive
    • Portions of the interior starting to feel old
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    How does the Toyota RAV4 compare?

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    Power to Weight
    83.87 - 119.47 kW/t
    66.3 kW/t
    170.06 kW/t
    Boot Space
    421 - 481 litres
    341 litres
    652 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    0.7 - 4.6 L/100km
    0.7 L/100km
    8.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,196 - 7,857 km
    688 km
    7,857 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 5 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    36 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,170 - 2,570 kg
    1,970 kg
    2,865 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    800 - 1,750 kg
    750 kg
    2,300 kg
    Approach Angle
    16 - 19°
    16°
    24.5°
    Departure Angle
    22°
    19.4°
    30°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    186 - 187 mm
    145 mm
    220 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    1.09 - 22.7 kWh
    1.09 kWh
    75.26 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    11 kW
    3.45 kW
    11 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    50 kW
    18 kW
    180 kW
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    1 km
    1 km
    103 km
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    GX

    2026

    $50,990

    GXL

    2026

    $54,990

    XSE

    2025

    $55,990

    XSE

    2026

    $61,990

    Adventure

    2026

    $62,990

    Limited

    2026

    $65,990

    Gr Sport

    2026

    $66,990

    Year
    2026
    2025
    Engine Type
    2.5L HEV
    2.5L Phev
    Fuel
    Premium Unleaded
    Electric
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    143 kW
    227 kW
    163 kW

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    Toyota RAV4

    Dimensions

    4,600 mm
    1,855 mm
    1,680 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,600 mm
    Overall Width1,855 mm
    Overall Height1,680 mm
    Wheelbase2,690 mm
    Turning Circle11,400 mm
    Load Capacity565 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Our Toyota RAV4 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Toyota RAV4 is the GX variant that starts from $50,990.

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    The most expensive Toyota RAV4 is the Gr Sport variant that starts from $66,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Toyota RAV4 is 1750 kg offered by the following variants: GX, GXL, Adventure and Limited.

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    The largest Toyota RAV4 is the Adventure variant which measures 1855mm wide, 4620mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 227kW of power are the GXL, XSE and Gr Sport variants.

    The Toyota RAV4 is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Toyota RAV4 is the XSE variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2570 kg.

    The Toyota RAV4 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Electric.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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