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New models - Toyota - RAV4New-gen Toyota RAV4 prices up for AustraliaPlentiful added spec, new PHEV push Toyota RAV4 prices up but hybrid power is down11 Nov 2025 By TOM BAKER TOYOTA gives and it takes away, with Australian specifications for the incoming sixth-generation ‘XA60’ RAV4 punctuated by steep price increases and reduced power for the carryover petrol-electric hybrid powertrain – but also the addition of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) grades for the first time.
Local launch timing of the new RAV4 will be staggered by Toyota Motor Company Australia (TMCA), with eight hybrid (HEV) grades arriving during the first quarter of 2026 before three PHEVs land around six months later.
Entry to the RAV4 line-up via the GX HEV with front-wheel drive ($45,990 plus on-road costs) will cost buyers $3730 more than today, but specification for the base model takes a considerable step up. All-wheel drive adds $3350.
TMCA vice president of sales and marketing Sean Hanley told GoAuto that, once the PHEVs land, the medium SUV will be ready for a tilt at overall market leadership.
“I reckon the new RAV4 with 12 full months of sales, with both variants available for 12 months, could very well be the number-one selling car in Australia,” said Mr Hanley.
“We will have a very healthy sales target and aspiration for the PHEV, as we will for the hybrid. Hybrid, I think, will still be the dominant powertrain in that vehicle at least for the first period, maybe the first couple of years (but) PHEVs are going to grow quite abruptly and quickly over the next five years.”
While TMCA will offer a full range of RAV4 grades with the HEV powertrain, with familiar GX, GXL, Edge, XSE and Cruiser badging carrying over – albeit with some repositioning in the middle of the range – the PHEV will only arrive in athletic-looking XSE and new-to-RAV4 GR Sport trim grades.
In Australia, the output of the standard 2.5-litre series-parallel HEV powertrain has been dialled back from 160kW (front-wheel drive) or 163kW (all-wheel drive) in the outgoing fifth-gen car to just 143kW for both FWD and AWD.
That alone may tempt some buyers into spending $5000 more on the RAV4 PHEV, which is much more powerful, teaming the HEV’s 2.5L petrol engine with one or two electric motors for combined outputs of 200kW (FWD) or 227kW (AWD).
The RAV4 PHEV’s lithium-ion battery is about 10 times larger than that of the HEV, its 22.7kWh quoted capacity sufficient for about 100km of electric driving range, with specifics to be confirmed later.
Standard GX equipment includes 17-inch alloys, LED headlights, a 10.5-inch touchscreen, extensive Connected Services and Toyota’s Arene processing features and over-the-air updates, an in-built dashcam, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, and AEB (forwards and reverse).
Also included is acoustic glass, a new-generation multimedia system, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, six-way manual front seats, a reversing camera and six-speaker stereo.
The GX is the only grade to offer, for $300, the option of a full-size alloy spare wheel (replacing a space-saver).
Stepping up to the GXL (from $48,990 + ORC) costs $3000 but adds larger 18-inch wheels, ‘premium’ door/dash trim, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shifter, eight-way power driver’s seat, auto wipers, wireless device charging, privacy glass, and silver front/rear skid plates.
Mid-spec is now the AWD-only Edge ($55,340 + ORC) that gains dark matte grey alloy wheels, widened black wheel arches, a bigger 12.9-inch touchscreen, ‘premium’ seat upholstery, heated front seats, a power tailgate, and metallic interior trim.
XSE trim is AWD-only for the HEV ($58,340 + ORC) and adds premium touches like 20-inch black wheels, high-grade LED headlights, 360-degree camera, partial suede seating, heated/cooled front seats, eight-way power passenger seat, memory for the driver, and tilt/slide sunroof plus an exterior black pack.
However, XSE is also where the PHEV range kicks off in FWD ($58,840 + ORC) or AWD (a $4500 premium).
It nabs more power and the big battery but also larger disc brakes, water-repellent front side glass, and a 1500W outlet in the cargo area.
Only HEV customers can opt for the luxe Cruiser in FWD or AWD ($56,990/$60,340 + ORC), which adds genuine leather (black or beige), dual wireless chargers, nine-speaker JBL stereo, digital rear view mirror, head-up display, heated outboard rear seats, and machined alloy wheels.
Range-topping is the AWD-only GR Sport PHEV ($66,340 + ORC) which matches the Cruiser’s luxury features while adding 10mm wider tyres, performance suspension and bracing, a distinct steering tune, red brake callipers, unique GR bodywork, suede seating and a heated steering wheel.
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