2023 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Launched In Europe With Retuned Suspension

Toyota inaugurated the GR lineup 4 years in the past with GRMN on the high of the meals chain, adopted by vehicles carrying the GR suffix and the decrease tier GR Sport. Solely the Yaris pocket rocket has acquired the full-fat GRMN therapy up to now, whereas GR has been used for the Corolla, 86, and Supra. As for GR Sport, it is used extensively throughout the automaker’s lineup as you may even get a minivan on this specification at residence in Japan.

The newest entry within the GR Sport household is the RAV4 for Europe the place the compact crossover joins GR Sport variations of the Yaris, Yaris Cross, C-HR, and even the Hilux pickup truck. Basically, it is a styling package deal mixed with minimal mechanical modifications. The engineers have retuned the suspension with stiffer springs and sport-tuned shock absorbers. Toyota guarantees these allow higher dealing with and a “extra partaking driving expertise.”

The RAV4 in GR Sport taste will be had with each hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains and will be visually distinguished courtesy of wheel arch trims painted in piano black. The identical end has additionally been utilized to the aspect moldings and again door garnish. As well as, the entrance spoiler has a darkish silver look on the hybrid and a gunmetal look on the PHEV.

Refined “GR” badging and up to date fog mild bezels are additionally reserved for the brand new trim degree. Toyota mentions the RAV4 GR Sport is the automaker’s first mannequin to trip on alloy wheels that have been conceived utilizing an “ultra-precise line-cutting method.” The set measures 19 inches and has a shiny black end with a five-double-spoke format and shiny machined pinstripe detailing.

Unique to the brand new grade, sportier entrance seats come wrapped in suede-like upholstery with bolsters coated in artificial leather-based. “GR” logos adorn the headrests whereas contrasting silver stitching has been utilized to the seats, shift lever, and steering wheel. To spruce issues up moreover, Toyota installs a gunmetal trim on the door playing cards and steering wheel. A panoramic view monitor is customary, as are electrically adjustable entrance seats with a reminiscence operate for the motive force’s seat.

Because it’s primarily based on the 2023 RAV4 offered in Europe, the GR Sport will get the most recent 12.3-inch driver’s show and 10.5-inch infotainment. The mannequin yr change additionally comes together with an upgraded array of security options, which now features a new Emergency Steering Help system and a greater Pre-Collision System.

Toyota may have the RAV4 GR Sport on sale in Europe earlier than the top of the yr.