A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
RAV4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coolray remains close.
Coolray starts ZAR 240,100 cheaperCoolray from ZAR 369,900 · RAV4 from ZAR 610,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coolray
RAV4
Maximum Power
Coolray128 kW
RAV4137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Coolray290 Nm
RAV4221 Nm
Engine Size
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
RAV42500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Coolray15.38 km/l
RAV421.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Coolray180 mm
RAV4186 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Geely Coolray
Vertex
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Coolray
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
RAV4
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Coolray
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
RAV4
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1725-1740 kg
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Length
4380 mm
4645 mm
Width
1795 mm
1880 mm
Height
1609 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
732 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2230 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
460 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
991 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
947 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1031 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
882 mm
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
2500 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol Hybrid
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
87.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
103.48 mm
Maximum Power
128 kW
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
221 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
200 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sport, Trail, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
AWD E-FOUR
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Front + Rear,
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic AWD Control
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
DCT
CVT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD E-FOUR
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD E-FOUR
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
21.3 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
17.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
24.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
21.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Airbags
6
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Rear View Camera
Yes
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto, Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Reverse Camera
Yes
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
Driver & Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver & Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Climate Control
Climate control
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Moon roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Power
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Climate control
Auto Dual zone
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 12.3-inch
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
12.9-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
12.9-inch
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
186 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
186 mm
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Tread (mm) 1620
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Tread (mm) 1650
Front Track Width
-
1620 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1650 mm
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
107 g/km
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
6 Services / 90 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Battery Warranty
-
8 years 160 000 km
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Ownership Role
top
Private and family
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
941800 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Flagship
Starting Price
429900
941800
Starting Price Zar
429900
941800
Spec
Coolray
RAV4
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray and RAV4 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Coolray 60 vs RAV4 56.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs RAV4 84.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs RAV4 94.
Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs RAV4 68.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs RAV4 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
RAV4 leads by 8 points
RAV4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coolray remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota RAV4
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 67 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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