Toyota introduced a collection of upgrades for the RAV4 in Europe. The fifth technology of the SUV which was initially launched in 2018 and acquired a light facelift in 2021 now advantages from the addition of a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a ten.5-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a barely up to date Toyota Security Sense suite for the 2023 mannequin 12 months.

The RAV4 beneficial properties the brand new 10.5-inch high-definition touchscreen that was already launched in different Toyota fashions together with the Corolla and the Corolla Cross.

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The brand new infotainment comes commonplace with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, it will get cloud-based navigation with reside information for the site visitors and the provision of parking close to your vacation spot, plus a brand new onboard voice agent. Optionally, the system can provide extra features like navigation and not using a information connection, freeway signal recognition, climate alerts, and low emission zone alerts.

Moreover, Toyota is providing a four-year over-the-air “Sensible Service” bundle bringing additional connectivity and distant features (lock, unlock, local weather management, home windows, lights, and so forth.) utilizing the MyT utility.

The RAV4 additionally will get extra consistent with the competitors due to the addition of a brand new, bigger, and extra configurable digital instrument cluster. The 12.3-inch unit is commonplace tools in all grades apart from the entry-level trim that will get a smaller 7-inch model. The display screen has 4 modes (Informal, Sensible, Sport and Robust) and three layouts, permitting the motive force to personalize the looks of the digital dials based on their preferences.

Setting apart the extra trendy digital cockpit, the RAV4 additionally incorporates a mildly up to date Toyota Security Sense suite. The Pre-Collision System now has intersection help for safer turns at junctions, whereas within the Plug-in Hybrid the system can detect oncoming autos within the SUV’s site visitors lane. Additionally, Toyota added the Emergency Steering Help which may keep away from pedestrians, with the Plug-in Hybrid that includes additional bicycle and parked car recognition.

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The favored SUV didn’t get any main styling updates following the gentle facelift in September 2021 with up to date LED headlights and new alloy wheels. The one change for the 2023 mannequin 12 months is the addition of the Platinum White Pearl exterior shade in the complete Plug-in Hybrid and Hybrid vary (besides the Journey trim), alongside the bi-tone possibility with a Midnight Black Metallic roof.

By way of powertrains, the vary is carried over together with the two.5-liter Hybrid producing 215 hp (160 kW / 218 PS) in FWD and 219 hp (163 kW / 222 PS) in AWD-i type, plus the extra environment friendly Plug-in Hybrid with 302 hp (225 kW / 306 PS) and commonplace all-wheel-drive. There isn’t a point out of the outgoing ICE-only 2.0-liter petrol variant, with Toyota specializing in the electrified choices.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 will go into manufacturing within the third quarter of 2022. The automaker didn’t announce pricing for the up to date mannequin however we count on it to intently mirror the present Euro vary.