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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
T1 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
RAV4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T1 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Current local listing
Facelift History
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1725-1740 kg
2048 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3948 kg
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Length
4645 mm
4705 mm
Width
1880 mm
1967 mm
Height
1680 mm
1843 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
186 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
732 l
574 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2230 kg
2348 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.7 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
190 mm
Kerb Weight
-
2048 kg
Payload Capacity
-
300 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
-
1010 mm
Front Legroom
-
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
-
930 mm
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Front Track Width
1620 mm
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
1650 mm
1700 mm
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1620
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1650
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1620
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1650
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Push Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
50W
Sunroof
Moon roof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1455 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.1
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Engine
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Petrol Hybrid
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
87.5 mm
72 mm
Stroke
103.48 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
221 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
250 kW
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
530 Nm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Trail, Snow
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
125 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
265 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
100 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
180 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Gearbox
CVT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD E-FOUR
2WD
LSD Available
Standard Front + Rear,
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
CVT
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD E-FOUR
2WD
4WD Engagement
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD E-FOUR
2WD
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
21.3 km/l
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
17.2 km/l
74.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
24.8 km/l
105.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
70 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
70
Emission Standard
-
VI B
Real-world Mileage
21.3 km/l
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
-
1200
Electric Consumption
-
21
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Airbags
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Front and rear
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Yes
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Seat Material
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
Standard Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front seats
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Seat Trim
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Applicable
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Infotainment System
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
9 Sony speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard 12.3-inch
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12.9-inch
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
12.9-inch
15.6-inch
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Tyre Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
235/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
19
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km
25 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
4WD System Type
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
186 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
186 mm
190 mm
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
941800 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
flagship
Starting Price
941800
689900
Starting Price Zar
941800
689900
Spec
RAV4
T1 i-DM
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This RAV4 and T1 i-DM comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: RAV4 50 vs T1 i-DM 41.
Efficiency index: RAV4 84 vs T1 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: RAV4 93 vs T1 i-DM 93.
Practicality index: RAV4 71 vs T1 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: RAV4 not separately scored vs T1 i-DM 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.
Specification Evidence Index
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 1 points
RAV4 and T1 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
71/100
T1 i-DM
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota RAV4
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 72 pts for T1 i-DM
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 leads. However, T1 i-DM may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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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