Toyota RAV4 Cruiser 2018 review: snapshot

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The RAV4 Cruiser is the top-of-the range RAV4
EXPERT RATING
6.0

Likes

High specification level
Reliable and dependable
Good safety inclusions

Dislikes

Still has the same bad touchscreen software
Diesel model is very pricey
Diesel is a bit clattery
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Peter Anderson

Contributing journalist

1 min read

The RAV4 Cruiser is the top-of-the range RAV4, available in 2.5-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel, both of them six-speed automatics and all-wheel drive.

The petrol lists at $44,490 and the diesel a further $6000 up the scale at $50,500 (a stout increase on the MY17 model).

The Cruiser spec-level is basically a GXL with a few extra bits. Standard is an 11-speaker JBL-branded stereo with the same 6.1-inch touchscreen as the rest of the range, leather trim, 18-inch alloy wheels, front and rear parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, auto LED headlights, auto wipers, keyless entry and start, active cruise control, electric tailgate and a space-saver spare (the full-size spare option is a 17-inch steel wheel for $300).

Like all RAV4s, Toyota Safety Sense is standard, which adds blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, auto high-beam, forward collision warning, reverse cross-traffic alert and auto emergency braking. There are three top-tether anchor points or two ISOFIX points for child seats.

The RAV4 carries a five-star ANCAP safety rating, the highest available.

Read the full 2018 Toyota RAV4 review

Toyota RAV4 2018: Gx (2Wd)

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 7.0L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $14,960 - $19,690
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$26,150
Based on 306 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$15,888
HIGHEST PRICE
$36,990
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Peter Anderson

Contributing journalist

Peter grew up in a house in Western Sydney where automotive passion extended to white Sigmas and Magnas. At school he discovered "those" magazines that weren't to be found in the house. Magazines that offered him the chance to sit in the driver's seat of cars he’d never even heard of let alone seen. His path to rebellion was set - he would love cars, know cars and want to write about cars, much to his family’s disgust. They wanted him to be a teacher. He bought a series of terrible cars and lusted after Ford Escort Cosworths, the Alfa Romeo 164 Q and occasionally kicked himself for selling his 1977 Alfa GTV. From 1.0-litre three cylinders to roaring V12s, Peter has driven them all and can't wait to tell you all about it.
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Pricing Guide
$15,888
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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