The Toyota RAV4 gains new equipment for its 2023 model year. The Japanese SUV will benefit from a 12.3″ digital counter, as well as a new 10.5″ multimedia screen. Driving aids will also improve. This new RAV4 should be produced from the end of the year.
Toyota is gently upgrading the RAV4 for the 2023 model year. The changes, minimal, focus on the multimedia system, as well as on the driving aids. In addition, the SUV will be able to count on a new color “Pearl Lunar White”, which will be available on all finishes except the Trail. The production of these versions of RAV4 will begin in the third quarter of 2022. The price is currently unknown. The SUV, whose entry ticket starts at €44,000, is one of the models most affected by price increases.
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Digital speedometer and new infotainment system
A new 12.3-inch digital instrumentation will appear in the cockpit of the RAV4, and this, from the entry-level Dynamic finish. The display will be configurable according to four styles: Casual, Smart, Sport and Tough. It will let the driver choose the information he prefers to display. In the center of the dashboard, the infotainment system will also evolve. The Japanese SUV will thus receive a new 10.5-inch panel as standard, compared to 8 inches currently. Navigation and the rest of the multimedia services will be able to benefit from remote upgrades with the “Smart Service” pack offered as standard for four years.
Like Wededesa new voice assistant that can be activated via the “Hey Toyota” command will control the air conditioning, the multimedia system or even the opening of the windows. Finally, the RAV4 will be able to integrate the Toyota Smart Connect Plus pack as an option, which includes functional satellite navigation without connection and the display of additional information, such as weather alerts or low emission zones.
Full of driving aids
The Toyota RAV4 will also be entitled to new safety equipment. The pre-collision system will be equipped with intersection assistance which will detect the potential arrival of vehicles or the presence of pedestrians on the road. Note that, on the plug-in hybrid variant, this system will also identify parked bicycles and vehicles. The Japanese SUV will also have an avoidance aid in case a person suddenly crosses. In contrast, no change is to be noted on the engine side. The RAV4 will still be offered with a hybrid block of 218 hp in two-wheel drive version and 222 hp in all-wheel drive. The plug-in hybrid variant will use the same 2.5 four-cylinder, to which two electric motors have been added for a combined power of 306 hp.
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