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RAV4
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T2
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Spec
RAV4
T2
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
active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1725-1740 kg
1880 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3855 kg
Spec
RAV4
T2
Length
4645 mm
4785 mm
Width
1880 mm
2006 mm
Height
1680 mm
1880 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
186 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
732 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2230 kg
2255 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
375 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
991 mm
1040 mm
Rear Headroom
947 mm
1020 mm
Front Legroom
1031 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
882 mm
935 mm
Spec
RAV4
T2
Front Track Width
1620 mm
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
1650 mm
1695 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
T2
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
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
50W
Sunroof
Moon roof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
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
-
1494 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
255/60 R19 full size
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
RAV4
T2
Engine
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol Hybrid
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.2:1
Bore
87.5 mm
80.5 mm
Stroke
103.48 mm
98.1 mm
Maximum Power
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
221 Nm
375 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
CVT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Trail, Snow
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
RAV4
T2
Gearbox
CVT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD E-FOUR
4WD
LSD Available
Standard Front + Rear,
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic AWD Control
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
7
Transmission Type
CVT
7DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD E-FOUR
4WD
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
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
7DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD E-FOUR
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
7
Spec
RAV4
T2
Claimed Mileage
21.3 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
17.2 km/l
7.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
24.8 km/l
10.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
21.3 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
70
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
RAV4
T2
Airbags
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and 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
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
RAV4
T2
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Yes
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
Spec
RAV4
T2
Seat Material
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Standard Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
RAV4
T2
Infotainment System
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard 12.3-inch
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Infotainment Screen
12.9-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
12.9-inch
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
T2
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
T2
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
Yes
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
4WD System Type
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
186 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
186 mm
220 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Crawl Control
-
Yes
Spec
RAV4
T2
Tyre Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
255/60 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-
255/60 R19 full size
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
Spare Tyre
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
255/60 R19 full size
Electric Park Brake
-
Yes
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
RAV4
T2
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
-
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
RAV4
T2
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km
210 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
RAV4
T2
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
941800 ZAR
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
flagship
Starting Price
941800
679900
Starting Price Zar
941800
679900
Spec
RAV4
T2
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This RAV4 and T2 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: RAV4 56 vs T2 77.
Efficiency index: RAV4 84 vs T2 43.
Safety-equipment index: RAV4 94 vs T2 93.
Practicality index: RAV4 68 vs T2 70.
Ownership-cover index: RAV4 not separately scored vs T2 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 2 points
RAV4 and T2 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
56/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota RAV4
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 73 pts for T2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 leads. However, T2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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