Spotted having a test run on Indian roads without any camouflage, the Toyota RAV4 seems like it is set to arrive in India. Going by last year’s news reports, Toyota Kirloskar Motors did mention bringing the mid-size SUV to India in 2021. However, the RAV4 will be imported as a completely built-up unit and as per reports, only 2500 of them will be available in India. The price of the new Toyota SUV will be on the higher side, with the RAV4 costing somewhere around ₹50-₹60 lakhs, which might not go down well with premium buyers.
What is the Toyota RAV4?
The first question that comes to mind is the name, what do those three letters mean? To help you out, RAV is short for Robust Accurate Vehicle and the number four tells us that it is a four-wheel drive SUV. So, with that cleared, the RAV4 is a popular family SUV across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. According to Toyota, RAV4 was designed for the consumer wanting all the features of an SUV with the fuel economy of a car. The mid-range Toyota RAV4 will compete with the likes of Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, and Volkswagen Tiguan in terms of price and market position.
Engine and Specifications
The 5th generation Toyota RAV4 comes equipped with a 2.0-litre petrol engine and a 2.5-litre hybrid petrol engine paired with a 10-speed CVT transmission. On the hybrid model, the engine will support an all-wheel-drive with the help of an electric motor that would be driving the rear wheels. RAV4 will have a power output of 218 HP and a torque of 203 Nm.
Specifications | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid |
Engine Type | 2.0-litre engine | 2.5-litre engine with two electric motors |
Power | 171 PS | 205 PS |
Electric Power (Front + Rear) | 88 kW + 40 kW | |
Torque | 203 Nm | 221 Nm (Engine) 202 Nm (Electric Motor) |
Mileage | 16.2 kmpl | 20.7 kmpl |
Being in the mid-premium segment RAV4 will have a host of features like an elegant panoramic sunroof that will allow ample light. Toyotas are known for their efficient use of space to provide passenger and driver comfort and RAV4 is no stranger to the same, heated and ventilated front seats will ensure that comfort is at its best.
Safety features are uncompromised with the RAV4, as it comes equipped with Lane Departure Alert, Lane Trace Assist, multiple airbags, ABS, EBD, BA, VSC, and TC to give you complete control when you are on the go. Other features include active cruise control, blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, and much more.
All in all the RAV4 will be a complete and loaded package.
What is the expected price of the Toyota RAV4?
Mentioned earlier, Toyota RAV4 will be imported to India as a CBU which mainly might be due to Toyota testing the waters before going all in, however, the price would be an issue with potential buyers. The import duty plus taxes will hike the price of RAV4 significantly more than its original price in international markets. A price tag of ₹50-₹60 lakhs can push buyers to look towards more affordable cars or premium players like Mercedes, Audi, and BMW.
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