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Specification evidence leader
RAV4
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
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Deliver 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
RAV4
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African Deliver 9 generation.
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style
Three-seat large panel van
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1725-1740 kg
Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
Length
5940 mm
4645 mm
Width
2062 mm
1880 mm
Height
2755 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3760 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
186 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
12330 l
732 l
Kerb Weight
2361 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
4000 kg
2230 kg
Payload Capacity
1580 kg
460 kg
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.1 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
991 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
947 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1031 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
882 mm
Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Petrol Hybrid
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
10.5:1
Bore
83 mm
87.5 mm
Stroke
92 mm
103.48 mm
Maximum Power
128 kW @ 3500 rpm
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
160 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sport, Trail, Snow
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
54.21 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.89 Nm/tonne
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
Deliver 9
RAV4
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
AWD E-FOUR
LSD Available
Not Available
Standard Front + Rear,
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Electronic AWD Control
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
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 Available
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-converter automatic
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
AWD E-FOUR
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
Claimed Mileage
10.75 km/l
21.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
17.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
24.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
10.75 km/l
21.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
55
Combined Driving Range
860.22
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
800 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
Airbags
2
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Rear View Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto, Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Reverse Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
Seat Material
Fabric
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver & Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver & Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Fabric
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
Climate Control
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Standard
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Not Available
Moon roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Standard Power
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Standard 12.3-inch
USB Ports
Standard
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
12.9-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
12.9-inch
Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
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 Applicable
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Available
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
Deliver 9
RAV4
Tyre Size
215/75 R16C
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Wheel Rim Size
16
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric
Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Tread (mm) 1620
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Tread (mm) 1650
Front Track Width
-
1620 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1650 mm
Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km
107 g/km
Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
6 Services / 90 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Battery Warranty
-
8 years 160 000 km
Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
Private and family
Price Zar
757100 ZAR
941800 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Flagship
Starting Price
757100
941800
Starting Price Zar
757100
941800
Spec
Deliver 9
RAV4
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deliver 9 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: Deliver 9 66 vs RAV4 56.
Efficiency index: Deliver 9 44 vs RAV4 84.
Safety-equipment index: Deliver 9 50 vs RAV4 94.
Practicality index: Deliver 9 78 vs RAV4 68.
Ownership-cover index: Deliver 9 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 14 points
RAV4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Deliver 9 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
Deliver 9
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota RAV4
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 61 pts for Deliver 9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 leads. However, Deliver 9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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