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Likes

  • Still plenty to like for the money
  • Cheaper than high-spec rivals
  • JBL stereo

Dislikes

  • Screens are small compared to competitors
  • Not as funky as the XSE
  • Long wait times
Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
17 Mar 2022
2 min read

The model everyone seems to want is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser.

The demand for the Cruiser grade has been so huge that Toyota has added a cheaper model below it, the XSE, to try and divert some of the demand away from this spec. But there's plenty to like about Cruiser trim, so here's a rundown on what you get.

The standard equipment list is identical whether you choose the 2.0L non-hybrid auto powertrain ($42,500), hybrid 2WD ($45,000) or hybrid AWD ($48,000).

It has leather-accented seats, three-stage heated front seats with ventilation/cooling, and there is eight-way power adjustment for the passenger front seat, too, and the driver's seat has memory settings.

It also scores LED headlights and daytime running lights, LED foglights, redesigned 18-inch alloys, and there's a new digital rearview mirror that uses a camera to offer a wider field of view. There are also auto-folding door mirrors, and the Cruiser scores a nine-speaker JBL stereo system.

Further, you get an 8.0-inch touchscreen like the lower grades, a part-digital dash cluster (7.0-inch screen) and there's Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, DAB digital radio, five USB ports, keyless entry and push-button start and more.

Safety gear mirrors the models below, with a reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, front AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

Read the full 2022 Toyota RAV4 review

Toyota RAV4 2022: Cruiser (2WD)

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 6.0L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $38,280 - $45,100
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$39,802
Based on 1137 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$14,500
HIGHEST PRICE
$58,500
Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
Matt Campbell has been at the forefront of automotive media for more than a decade, working not only on car reviews and news, but also helping manage automotive outputs across print, online, video and audio. After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017. At CarsGuide Matt has helped shape the video output of the business, while also playing a key role in management behind the scenes, and helping in-market new car buyers make the right choice by continually evolving CarsGuide's comparison reviews. Driving more than 100 cars a year seemed like a dream to Matt when he first started out, but now it's all just part of the job - a job he loves and plans to stay in for a long time to come. Matt is also an expert in used car values, as he's always on the hunt for a bargain - be it a project beater or a prime example of the breed. He currently owns a 2001 Audi TT quattro and a 2007 Suzuki Jimny JLX.
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