What we like
All the RAV4 you really need Amazing efficiency Great space on offer
What we don’t
Missing some of the things you might want Media system outdated Could feel more special
What we like
All the RAV4 you really need Amazing efficiency Great space on offer
What we don’t
Missing some of the things you might want Media system outdated Could feel more special
The second-step up the 2022 Toyota RAV4 range ladder is the GXL, which has long been considered CarsGuide’s pick of the range.
In 2022, the GXL remains a great option for the majority of buyers who can separate their wants from their needs.
That isn’t to say the GXL is underequipped, but you might wish for a few additional inclusions over what comes standard. The GXL grade has: LED headlights, DRLs and front fog lights, roof rails, 18-inch alloy wheels, “premium” cloth seat trim, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, sat nav, DAB digital radio, five USB ports, keyless entry with proximity unlocking and push-button start, a wireless phone charger, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
There’s a solid array of safety gear, including a reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, front AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
There are three powertrains to choose from: 2.0L petrol CVT 2WD (127kW/203Nm), from $37,825 (all prices MSRP); the 2.5L petrol-electric hybrid CVT 2WD (160kW), from $40,325; and the 2.5L hybrid AWD (163kW), from $43,325.
The GXL models – on paper – offer exceptional efficiency, with the base petrol using 6.0L/100km, while the hybrid 2WD sips 4.7L/100km and the hybrid AWD claims 4.8L/100km.
Read the full 2022 Toyota RAV4 review
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