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EX-8 Van Body
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
RAV4
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African EX-8 Van Body listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style
Van body truck
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2650 kg
1725-1740 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Length
6620 mm
4645 mm
Width
2100 mm
1880 mm
Height
2355 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3850 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
55 l
Kerb Weight
2650 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
7800 kg
2230 kg
Payload Capacity
5150 kg
460 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
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
Boot/Cargo Space
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732 l
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1620 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1650 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
Tread (mm) 1620
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Tread (mm) 1650
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Not Available
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Not Available
Moon roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Warranty
4
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
ex-8-van-body
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
mid
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Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Engine
3.9-litre Turbocharged 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
3907 cc
2500 cc
Cylinders
4
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
103 kW @ 2800 rpm
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
373 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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
38.9 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
140.8 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
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Gearbox
Manual
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
AWD E-FOUR
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard Front + Rear,
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic AWD Control
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Manual
CVT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
AWD E-FOUR
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
AWD E-FOUR
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
5
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Claimed Mileage
4.8 km/l
21.3 km/l
City Mileage
3.9 km/l
17.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
5.6 km/l
24.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
4.8 km/l
21.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
100
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Airbags
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
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
Front and rear
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Seat Material
Cloth
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver & Passenger Power
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver & Passenger Power
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Van Body grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Infotainment System
SYNC
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Standard 12.3-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard 5PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
12.9-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
12.9-inch
Multi Information Display
Digital display
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Connected Services
SYNC
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Touchscreen
SYNC
12.9-inch
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
Body Type
Van
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Led Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Headlight Type
Halogen
Standard
Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
186 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Tyre Size
Not Available
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
12 months / 15 000 km
Battery Warranty
4
8 years 160 000 km
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
6 Services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
6 Services / 90 000 km
Alternator
120A
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
6 Services / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Warranty Years
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
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Basic Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
107 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
EX-8 Van Body
RAV4
Ownership Role
Mid
Private and family
Pricing Role
Price on application
Flagship
Price Zar
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941800 ZAR
Starting Price
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941800
Starting Price Zar
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941800
In depth: how these cars differ
This EX-8 Van Body 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: EX-8 Van Body 58 vs RAV4 56.
Efficiency index: EX-8 Van Body 29 vs RAV4 84.
Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Van Body 94 vs RAV4 94.
Practicality index: EX-8 Van Body 67 vs RAV4 68.
Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Van Body 65 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 11 points
RAV4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while EX-8 Van Body remains close.
Performance
EX-8 Van Body +2
Efficiency
RAV4 +55
Safety
Level
Practicality
RAV4 +1
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
EX-8 Van Body
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota RAV4
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for EX-8 Van Body
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 leads. However, EX-8 Van Body may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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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