2017 Toyota RAV4 GX 2WD Automatic Review | A Fresh Face For An Aussie Favourite
Toyota might claim to have created the small SUV with the RAV4, but now it’s not so small, nor is it alone, entering into a segment filled with medium SUVs that have a yen for adventure.
Updates to the RAV4 in 2016 have seen a fresh new face and LED lighting added to a fairly familiar package, with available safety added as well.
While all wheel drive might be the first thing that comes to mind when considering an SUV, most will spend their lives in urban scenarios, and as a result sales of two-wheel drive SUVs are taking off, leading us to spend some time with the entry-level, front-wheel drive RAV4 GX
Vehicle Style: Medium SUV
Price: $30,590 (plus on-roads) $34,390 as tested
Engine/trans: 107kW/187Nm 2.0-litre 4cyl petrol | CVT automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 7.0 l/100km | Tested: 9.2 l/100km
OVERVIEW
With a broad spread of models to choose from, spanning petrol and diesel, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive and a range of three specifications, the RAV4 family appeals to a wide cross section of buyers.
In entry-level GX form, the front-wheel drive 2.0-litre petrol model is available with a six-speed manual, or the more popular CVT automatic tested here. In an attempt to bring advanced safety to the masses, Toyota has also added an optional Advanced Tech Pack with autonomous braking, lane keep assist, auto high beam, adaptive cruise control and more.