Is RAV4 2023 hybrid Coming?

The Toyota RAV4 has received another update in Japan, ahead of Australian arrivals before the end of this year.

The updated 2023 Toyota RAV4 has been revealed for Japan, ahead of Australian showrooms arrivals due by the end of 2022.

After a handful of images of the updated 2023 RAV4 were published in Europe, it’s Toyota Japan’s turn to reveal elements of the updated model, which introduces a number of technology and safety updates to keep it fresh among newer rivals.

Toyota dealers in Australia have been advised to expect price rises of $1500 to $3000, depending on the model – in addition to an inflation-related price rise of $1500 across all RAV4 variants from 1 January 2023.

As reported by Drive previously, from 16 May 2022 Toyota dealers began advising customers the final price of their vehicle was subject to change due to model-year upgrades or increased manufacturing costs – and they are entitled to a refund of their deposit if they don't agree with the new prices, or don’t want to wait.

With wait times out to 18 months on some RAV4 variants, vehicles ordered today may not be the car that eventually arrives – passing through one or possibly two model-year upgrades, bringing with them more features which command a higher list price.

As previously reported by Drive, all models gain new infotainment software, with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a smarter cloud-based satellite navigation system, and a 'Hey Toyota' voice assistant.

It’s set to run on an 8.0-inch touchscreen in the entry-level GX and GXL models in Australia, while the XSE, Cruiser and Edge locally – or high-end models in Japan – are slated to adopt a new 10.5-inch touchscreen.

There’s a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster – set to feature on Australian XSE, Cruiser and Edge variants – while the 7.0-inch instrument display previously in these models is slated to be added to the GX and GXL (replacing a 4.2-inch screen).

Advanced safety technology improvements outlined by Toyota Japan include a revised autonomous emergency braking system capable of braking for oncoming vehicles in an intersection, or pedestrians crossing a side street the car is turning into.

Japanese models also add a Nanoe-X air filtration system and a “recording function” for the available digital rear-view mirror as new for 2023 – but these aren’t believed to be on the cards for Australia for the time being.

Toyota dealers have been advised of further upgrades to Australian RAV4s not listed in the Japanese announcement, including an emergency steer assist safety feature, and support for the Toyota Connected Services suite of connected-car features, powered by a smartphone app.

USB-C ports are slated to replace USB-A sockets across the range in Australia, while the flagship Edge is set to gain upgraded LED projector headlights.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 is due in Australian showrooms before the end of this year.

Alex Misoyannis has been writing about cars since 2017, when he started his own website, Redline. He contributed for Drive in 2018, before joining CarAdvice in 2019, becoming a regular contributing journalist within the news team in 2020. Cars have played a central role throughout Alex’s life, from flicking through car magazines at a young age, to growing up around performance vehicles in a car-loving family.

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