Is Toyota revealing the next-gen RAV4?

MANILA: Toyota is gearing up for the global launch of a new model, which could be the next-generation version of the RAV4. 

It will be launched on May 20, 2025, and while none of its specifications were shared, the Japanese brand has already posted various teasers. 

Specifically, Toyota showed off a series of exterior aerial top-down views of the upcoming ride on its social media channels and its official press website. Through the said teasers, the carmaker showed that the mysterious new model is poised as a versatile vehicle that can handle the rigors of rough backcountry roads, urban settings, and even curvy mountain pathways. 

Upon zooming into the aerial teaser photos, one can see that it will come with a more angular overall shape. It also sports a prominent-looking hood with deep sculpted lines, a large roof-mounted rear spoiler, and a more expansive greenhouse with presumably black-colored pillars. 

Interestingly, one version of the teaser (the one on curvy mountain roads) showcased a variant with a black-colored roof. We can surmise that the aforementioned may be a higher-spec trim equipped with sportier details.

An additional interior shot teaser from Toyota Cyprus likewise showed off a modern cabin filled with digital displays.

To note, the teasers above didn’t exactly indicate the name of the upcoming model, but the crossover on the teaser suggests a high level of versatility - a known characteristic of the RAV4.

Regardless, its position as a crucial product for the Aichi-headquartered conglomerate means that its fifth-generation XA50 version, which is almost seven years old, is rightly due for a full model change. 

For reference, the RAV4 stood as Toyota USA’s best-selling crossover for the eighth consecutive year in 2024. It also counted as Toyota Canada’s best-selling non-pickup truck vehicle last year. 

Toyota RAV4 in the Philippines

In the Philippine market, the Toyota RAV4 is currently priced at P2.067 million as the XLE hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) trim, and at P2.377 million as the top-spec LTD HEV. 

Under the hood of the current Philippine-spec RAV4 is a 2.5-liter hybrid inline-4 gasoline engine with the following maximum output figures: 

Maximum total power (in horsepower)	215
Maximum torque (in Newton-meters)	221

 

Other notable features of the locally available Toyota RAV4 include: 

• Continuous variable transmission (CVT)
• Front and rear disc brakes
• Electronic parking brake
• Leather upholstery
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Seven-inch digital gauge cluster
• Advanced driver-assist systems
• Eight-inch infoptainment display
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wireless smartphone charging pad
• Dual-zone automatic climate controls

Toyota Motor Philippines has not indicated whether it will bring in the next-gen RAV4, so for now, all we can do is hope. But if TMP decides to launch it for the local market, it may put up a good fight against the likes of the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i, Hyundai Tucson, and the Honda CR-V. 

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