2023 Toyota RAV4 updates detailed in Japan

Toyota Japan has revealed an up to date RAV4 with new cabin shows and extra driver-assist features – which we count on will apply to Australian-market fashions quickly.

Toyota Australia stated again in April that it will launch a revised RAV4 within the second half of 2022 with new multimedia and driver help options, and that’s exactly what’s detailed right here.

The Japan-market updates observe these detailed for Europe earlier within the yr.

The highest-selling medium SUV will get a brand new 10.5-inch touchscreen show with linked navigation, USB-C plugs, and WiFi hotspot perform, operating the corporate’s new ‘T-Join’ software program.

A brand new touchscreen unit is a much-needed addition to the RAV4 vary, with the present 8.0-inch show feeling fairly dated in opposition to the competitors.

There’s additionally a brand new greater decision 12.3-inch TFT digital instrument cluster with lookalike analogue gauges and numerous menus to scroll via.

The Toyota Japan launch additionally mentions the addition of Lexus’ newest ‘nanoe X’ air air purifier system, and a digital rear-view mirror with drive recorder.

Lastly, just a few new ‘Toyota Security Sense’ driver-assist aids will probably be added, together with pre-collision security that detects oncoming autos when turning proper at intersections, and pedestrians crossing the street when turning – typically referred to as Junction AEB.

We additionally count on to see some new colors, and doubtlessly two-tone choices.

Toyota Australia vice chairman of gross sales, advertising and marketing and franchise operations Sean Hanley stated earlier this yr that the approaching upgrades to the RAV4 would enhance its enchantment – onerous to do contemplating the wait occasions on RAV4 Hybrids goes effectively past one yr.

“Toyota is all the time eager to supply the newest security, connectivity and multimedia applied sciences that prospects need and as quickly as they’re out there for our market, we make them out there for our prospects,” Mr Hanley stated.

“This newest spherical of upgrades for the RAV4 will make what’s already the preferred medium SUV much more interesting.

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“Toyota will proceed to maintain our prospects up to date on upgrades and future fashions and we encourage our prospects to talk with their most well-liked Toyota Supplier about these upgrades,” he stated.

Numerous upgraded options will probably be utilized to “sure fashions and grades” throughout the 2WD and AWD RAV4 vary and pricing adjustments – will increase, let’s be trustworthy – will probably be confirmed nearer to their introduction.

The Toyota RAV4 updates are anticipated to reach across the identical time because the MY23 Corolla updates detailed right here.

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