Toyota has released more details on the upcoming update to its medium SUV: the highly successful RAV4. Against a backdrop of ongoing delays of up to 18 months for some models, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 arrives in December of this year with a range of technological and safety updates focusing on keeping the car fresh – but predictably, price increases as well.
Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley spruiked the updates saying that “With a new-generation multimedia system, expanded Toyota Connected Services and additional safety features, the RAV4 has never been more appealing”.
Headlining the update are improvements to the infotainment system. All grades receive Toyota’s new-generation multimedia software that now features in the Corolla Cross and updated Corolla range. It includes cloud-based satellite navigation and wireless Apple CarPlay as standard. GX and GXL grades receive a new 8.0-inch display, while XSE and higher grades receive a larger 10.25-inch display and a new look satellite navigation system.
Instrument clusters across the range are also receiving updates. GX and GXL models are getting new 7.0-inch digital driver’s displays and XSE and above grades will receive fully digital-12.3 inch displays, which can be customised with different data and layouts.
Smaller changes across the range include an upgrade to USB-C for four of the five USB charging points throughout the cabin and a new dual microphone setup for the infotainment system.
Upgrades to safety equipment across the whole range include the addition of intersection turn assistance, which warns drivers or brakes to prevent impending collisions when turning. Emergency steering assist helps drivers to stay within a lane while steering around obstructions.
New reversing cameras with higher quality are standard across the range, and dynamic guide lines – which were previously an XSE and up feature – have been made a standard feature, alongside a redesigned reversing monitor. Cruiser and Edge models also receive an upgraded panoramic view monitor, which shows drivers the terrain beneath their car.
With the addition of a data communication module, all 2023 Toyota RAV4 models now have access to Toyota Connected Services, which includes emergency assistance, automatic collision notification, remote vehicle monitoring and over the air software updates for various software systems throughout the car.
These are the specific model-by-model changes for the 2023 Toyota RAV4:
GX (all variants):
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Four (out of five) USB charging points changed from USB-A to USB-C)
- New 8.0-touchscreen display
- Larger 7.0-inch driver’s display
- Upgraded dual microphones
- Cloud-based satellite navigation
- Intersection turn assistance
- Emergency steering assist
- Upgraded reversing camera
- Upgraded reversing back guide monitor with dynamic guidelines
- Toyota Connected Services – including:
- Remote vehicle monitoring
- Emergency assistance
- Over-the-air vehicle software updates
XSE (in addition to GX – all variants):
- New 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Larger 12.3-inch driver’s display
- New look satellite navigation
- Upgraded reversing back-guide monitor
- Faster electric tailgate speed
Cruiser (in addition to XSE – all variants):
- Upgraded 360-degree view monitor with under-car view
Edge (in addition to XSE – petrol only):
- Projector LED headlights
2023 Toyota RAV4 pricing (plus on-road costs):
- GX 2WD petrol: $36,550 (+$2,250)
- GX 2WD hybrid: $39,050 (+$2,250)
- GX AWD hybrid: $42,050 (+$2,250)
- GXL 2WD petrol: $40,100 (+$2,275)
- GXL 2WD hybrid: $42,600 (+$2,275)
- GXL AWD hybrid: $45,600 (+$2,275)
- XSE 2WD hybrid: $45,700 (+$2,875)
- XSE AWD hybrid: $48,700 (+$2,875)
- Cruiser 2WD petrol: $45,700 (+$3,200)
- Cruiser 2WD hybrid: $48,200 (+$3,200)
- Cruiser AWD hybrid: $51,200 (+$3,200)
- Edge AWD petrol: $53,020 (+$3,200)
- Edge AWD hybrid: $55,150 (+$2,830)
New Colours:
- Frosted White (premium) (not available for GX, XSE or Edge)
- Frosted White with Eclipse Black roof (XSE only)
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 is due to be in dealerships during December 2022. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
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