Toyota unveils the sturdy all-new sixth-generation RAV4, constructing on the legacy of its iconic, trailblazing predecessors by introducing superior applied sciences that redefine efficiency and effectivity while pioneering new requirements for security and the digital consumer expertise.
Versatility and reliability have earned the RAV4 enduring recognition for generations of consumers throughout Europe, the place greater than 2.5 million have been bought since its 1994 introduction, and worldwide, over 15 million have been bought thus far.
The all-new RAV4 has a sturdy new exterior fashion which displays its genuine SUV spirit, underlined by a putting, robust new mannequin brand. The robust entrance design and dynamic silhouette categorical sturdy off-road credentials and a real RAV4 identification, while retaining related dimensions to its predecessor. Inside, a redesigned cabin encourages assured, intuitive driving while giving all passengers a way of area and refined, premium consolation.
The introduction of Toyota’s new Arene software program improvement platform is step one in the direction of totally software-defined autos, enabling the creation and deployment of superior security and leisure options in a digital atmosphere. Arene powers Toyota’s most recent security applied sciences, that are launched for the very first time on the all-new RAV4, considerably enhancing safety in addition to including new superior driver and parking help options. The most recent multimedia system additionally makes its international debut, delivering enhanced connectivity, navigation and safety instruments, all quicker than ever earlier than because of Arene.
The ultra-efficient all-new plug-in hybrid RAV4 expresses a twin DNA of true electrical car and handy hybrid. As a plug-in hybrid, it achieves 100 km* (WTLP mixed) of electrical driving– sufficient to satisfy the day by day wants of most European clients – and provides the pliability and dependability of Toyota’s newest hybrid expertise. A brand new era of plug-in hybrid system encompasses a battery with 30% extra capability, delivering extra energy, acceleration and effectivity, while additionally including quicker charging options. A revised lay-out brings the extra advantages of a extra dynamic drive and a spacious inside.
The all-new RAV4 will probably be obtainable in Europe solely as a plug-in hybrid or a full hybrid, emphasising Toyota’s multi-pathway strategy in the direction of carbon neutrality. This offers clients with a alternative of sustainable choices, no matter the place they stay or their particular person circumstances.
Most potential with the most recent hybrid expertise
The most recent hybrid expertise is on the coronary heart of the all-new RAV4, reaching its subsequent stage with the Toyota’s newly developed subsequent era of plug-in hybrid system.
A brand new high-capacity lithium-ion battery with 22.7 kWh permits an prolonged all-electric vary of 100 km* (WLTP mixed), enough for many clients’ day by day driving wants. The battery pack originates from Toyota’s electrical car improvement and permits considerably quicker charging. Plug-in charging with a DC 50kW onboard charger – a uncommon characteristic for a D-segment SUV – can replenish the battery from 10% to 80% in as little as half-hour relying on situations. Charging at house or with normal public chargers can be faster as a consequence of a brand new 11 kW AC charger which is twice as quick because the earlier model, replenishing the battery in as little as three hours.
The brand new battery pack combines with an improved entrance motor – which now delivers 150 kW, a 16 kW improve – to attain highly effective acceleration. Clever all-wheel drive (AWD-i) specification boasts class-leading complete energy output of 304 DIN hp, contributing to an exhilarating 0-100 km/h time of 5.8 seconds.
In addition to making a extra thrilling drive, the brand new battery pack maintains dependable and constant efficiency, even in robust situations, because of improved cooling options. Its thermal administration system switches robotically between coolant circuits relying on the working situations, protecting the battery on the very best temperature to take care of optimum effectivity. It additionally ensures peak efficiency even when charging in chilly situations.
In addition to efficiency and charging developments, the brand new era of plug-in hybrid system additionally contributes to enhanced driving dynamics by way of a decrease centre of gravity and elevated physique rigidity, achieved because of the battery’s under-floor location. This has been achieved by incorporating the DC converter into the facility management unit (PCU), which has been downsized and built-in into the transaxle.
The all-new plug-in hybrid RAV4 makes use of its 100 km* (WLTP mixed) of electrical vary well with the assistance of geo-fencing expertise, which robotically optimises EV driving to be prepared for regardless of the journey brings. By combining real-time street and site visitors information from cloud navigation with insights right into a driver’s routine routes and driving fashion, the system can robotically swap between hybrid and electrical modes to optimise vary. If the vacation spot is in a low emission zone, or requires journey by one, geo-fencing ensures enough cost to take action fully in EV mode.
A front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration is launched on a plug-in hybrid RAV4 for the primary time, making enhanced electrification much more accessible. It delivers 268 DIN hp of energy.
In full hybrid specification, the all-new RAV4 additionally advantages from Toyota’s newest expertise. By enhancing the transaxle, energy management unit, battery and different parts, motor output is enhanced, attaining seamless acceleration and a responsive begin with direct driving response. The AWD-i now delivers 191 DIN hp complete system energy and the FWD model giving 183 DIN hp.
With the brand new era, Toyota not solely introduces probably the most superior RAV4 PHEV to the market but in addition a extremely developed PHEV ecosystem, together with PHEV insurance coverage and Toyota charging options. This can improve our clients’ expertise by making the charging course of clean and the general possession rewarding and pleasurable. Lastly, we purpose to make sure minimal environmental impression in actual life by maximizing the mileage pushed in EV mode.
GR SPORT
The all-new RAV4 delivers a extra dynamic driving expertise and a classy motorsports-inspired character in GR SPORT specification.
A 20 mm wider tread combines with a high-performance damper design, strengthened rear suspension brace and devoted retuning of the suspension and energy steering for a extra secure, participating drive. Light-weight 20-inch black alloy wheels – in unique five-unit, twin-spoke GR SPORT design – additionally contribute to optimised air move.
Emphasising its connection to the a number of World Championship-winning TOYOTA GAZOO Racing motorsports groups, the RAV4 GR SPORT adopts console knee pads, aluminium brake and throttle pedals, and sports-inspired seat to raise the pure driving expertise.
An attention grabbing and sporty first impression is generated by a particular “useful matrix” grille design completed within the GR-exclusive hexagonal G-mesh sample, which creates a deeper 3D impact. Inside, a trendy black inside is meant to encourage concentrate on the street forward. It options discreet GR logos and emotive purple accents, together with on the steering wheel and knee pads in addition to the artificial leather-based and suede seat, which is unique to the GR SPORT model.
Superior software program permits new security expertise
The Arene software program improvement platform within the all-new RAV4 represents the start of a brand new period of software-defined autos through which superior digital expertise creates new alternatives to boost security and contribute to Toyota’s final aim of eliminating all accidents.
Arene permits the most recent Toyota T-Mate techniques, together with a brand new era of Toyota Security Sense, which is launched for the very first time. This delivers a extra complete suite of security and driver help instruments as normal, performing quicker than ever earlier than.
Entrance Cross Visitors Alert is a brand new characteristic for the all-new RAV4. It protects the car from crossing site visitors at busy junctions, by detecting autos passing in entrance and issuing a visible alert earlier than activating an audible warning if a excessive danger of collision is anticipated. It enhances the brand new Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) – which alerts the motive force to any autos they may not have seen of their facet mirrors – to supply drivers with an much more complete consciousness of their environment. The BSM now additionally consists of the brand new Rear Car Strategy Indicator, which is designed to scale back driving stress, particularly on highways. When activated, it points an audible alert when a car is approaching at velocity from behind, permitting time for the motive force to react safely.
The brand new and extra superior Lane Change Help now helps drivers to vary lanes safely and conveniently throughout freeway driving. When the motive force prompts the flip sign, the system ensures the manoeuvre is secure by checking whether or not a car is current within the blind spot earlier than steering help robotically completes the meant lane change. Lane Change Help capabilities when Adaptive Cruise Management and Lane Tracing Help are activated.
The Pre-Collision System has been upgraded by increasing head-on collision detection and enhancing recognition of obstacles, bicycles and motorbikes. It really works by alerting the motive force with audio and visible warnings, and braking help. If the motive force is unable to sluggish in time, the brakes robotically interact to forestall or mitigate a collision. Within the occasion of an impression triggering airbag deployment, the brand new Secondary Collision Brake robotically brings the automotive to a gradual cease, in case the motive force is unable to take action.
The remote-controlled Superior Park operate brings extra comfort by permitting the motive force to manage parking from a smartphone whereas standing exterior the automotive. For added security, if the consumer removes their finger from the machine, the car stops instantly. Handbook parking can be easier than ever because of the improved Panoramic View Monitor, which now features a three-dimensional picture to supply a extra full view of the world instantly across the car.
Over the air software program updates allow Toyota Security Sense to stay updated with newest functionalities and enhancements
An all-new digital expertise
The most recent RAV4 marks the debut of the most recent multimedia system, which is quicker and extra compact as a part of the all-new digital ecosystem powered by Arene, which creates a seamless digital in-car expertise.
A better high quality of data may be displayed by way of clear visuals, Google Factors of Curiosity, and real-time navigation particulars reminiscent of velocity cameras and Low Emission Zones (LEZ) alerts to help the motive force in respecting environmental rules. The mixing of the navigation map mixed with the three-dimensional lane help within the driver’s 12.3” combimeter reduces potential distractions and makes instructions simpler to comply with.
A brand new 12.9″ house display idea, designed with European clients in thoughts, provides drivers all related info in a single view. Its intuitive, user-friendly design – with customisable shortcuts, a fast settings menu and information privateness options – makes personalising and navigating the in-car digital atmosphere simpler than ever. The digital cockpit expertise is enhanced by a responsive and exact voice assistant that may deal with navigation, media, in-car temperature, and car management. It’ll obtain common over-the-air wi-fi software program updates to make sure steady characteristic enhancements.
The all-new RAV4’s user-centric expertise additionally goes past the cabin, by way of the most recent MyToyota app. It permits customers to personalise companies by subscription choices which embrace quicker distant companies, the brand new Good Digital Key+, improved voice agent, drive recorder and music streaming.
*All information are tentative previous to homologation.
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