The 2018 Toyota RAV4 range of configurations is currently priced from $12,600.
Our most recent review of the 2018 Toyota RAV4 resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing journalist Peter Anderson had this to say at the time: The diesel GX doesn't appear to be especially good value because it probably isn't. A $41,000 car with steel wheels and a cloth interior (even though I like it) is really pushing it on the value front. Added to that the lack of engine features, like stop-start, and a media system from the 21st century, you have to wonder where the money has gone. Wonder no more - it's all in the safety gear, which as a package is hard to beat at this price level.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Peter Anderson liked most about this particular version of the Toyota RAV4: Safety spec, Handsome looks, Long-legged cruiser
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 800 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
These are quite different vehicles in terms of their physical size. While older generations of the RAV4 were known as compact SUVs, the current model is resolutely mid-sized. None of which is to say that the Yaris is cramped but it is a size-division smaller, so if you often carry people in the back seat or your family is growing, the RAV4 might be a bit more future-proof.
However, in driveline terms, the Yaris is the one that is truly future-proof thanks to its hybrid driveline. If most of your driving is around the city and suburbs, you might be surprised at just how efficient a modern hybrid can be. On the highway, there's less to be gained form the hybrid layout, so take that into account, too.
The other thing to consider is what happens a few years down the track at trade-in time. The RAV4 is question is already one generation older than the Yaris, and the hybrid Yaris is almost certain to be worth more as a second-hand proposition five years from now. Which means the latter will probably be the cheapest to own over that time in a wholistic sense.
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Apple CarPlay is due to be released on the 2019 RAV4 later this year; it’s not available for the 2018 model.
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So many things affect road noise, which makes it difficult to fix. There’s the road surface itself, the tyres, and the noise insulation in the vehicle. The Honda CR-V might well be quieter, but could still be noisy on the roads you drive on. If the road noise is the thing that is making you switch vehicles, then it might be worth talking to a tyre dealer about a tyre that might be quieter than the ones on your Kluger. If you want to go down that road, you could try a Mazda CX-5 or CX-7, a Kia Sorento or Sportage, Toyota RAV4.
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The Toyota RAV4 2018 prices range from $14,410 for the basic trim level SUV Gx (2Wd) to $30,360 for the top of the range SUV Cruiser (4x4).