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L4
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RAV4
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Spec
L4
RAV4
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Facelift History
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
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
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1725-1740 kg
Spec
L4
RAV4
Length
4406 mm
4645 mm
Width
1820 mm
1880 mm
Height
1635 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
732 l
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1844 kg
2230 kg
Payload Capacity
498 kg
460 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.275 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
991 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
947 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1031 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
882 mm
Spec
L4
RAV4
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
2500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Petrol Hybrid
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
77.0 mm
87.5 mm
Stroke
80.5 mm
103.48 mm
Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
185 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.2 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Sport, Trail, Snow
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.2 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.2 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
L4
RAV4
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
AWD E-FOUR
LSD Available
No
Standard Front + Rear,
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic AWD Control
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.13:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
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 Available
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
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
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
RAV4
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
21.3 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
17.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
24.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6B
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
21.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
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
L4
RAV4
Airbags
6
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
L4
RAV4
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Rear View Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Auto, Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Reverse Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
L4
RAV4
Seat Material
Faux leather
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Heated Seats
No
Standard Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Faux leather
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Driver & Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Driver & Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Faux leather
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Spec
L4
RAV4
Climate Control
Climate control
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Front and rear
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Standard
Moon roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
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
L4
RAV4
Infotainment System
13.2-inch
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
Standard 12.3-inch
USB Ports
2
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
12.9-inch
Touchscreen
13.2-inch
12.9-inch
Spec
L4
RAV4
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
L4
RAV4
Approach Angle
20.0 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
400 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
No
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
18.5 deg
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
186 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
186 mm
Spec
L4
RAV4
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electric
Spec
L4
RAV4
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
Tread (mm) 1620
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Tread (mm) 1650
Front Track Width
-
1620 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1650 mm
Spec
L4
RAV4
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
107 g/km
Spec
L4
RAV4
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
6 Services / 90 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Battery Warranty
-
8 years 160 000 km
Spec
L4
RAV4
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Private and family
Price Zar
419900 ZAR
941800 ZAR
Pricing Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Flagship
Starting Price
419900
941800
Starting Price Zar
419900
941800
Spec
L4
RAV4
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This L4 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: L4 47 vs RAV4 56.
Efficiency index: L4 56 vs RAV4 84.
Safety-equipment index: L4 92 vs RAV4 94.
Practicality index: L4 59 vs RAV4 68.
Ownership-cover index: L4 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 11 points
RAV4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while L4 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
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota RAV4
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for L4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 leads. However, L4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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