The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Adventure has just been revealed, giving us a preview of what’s to come when the model is given a mild update next year.

This handsome SUV is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Adventure and will be hitting European markets soon. Its rugged appearance really looks the part, with unique LED headlights, a different grille and intakes, as well as the offroad-ready silver skid places at the front and rear.

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Adventure gets this unique paint finish pairing of Urban Khaki and Dynamic Grey. There are also wider wheel archesa as well as a set of matte-grey 19-inch alloys. Regular derivatives will be getting 10-spoke alloy wheels which are bright silver or gloss black, depending on trim.

Inside, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Adventure also gets some unique touches in the form of black synthetic leather trim with a quilted seat pattern and orange stitching, as well as specific scuff plates. The entire RAV4 range will also get new USB-C charging ports, power-adjustable front passenger seat and illuminated window switches.

When the Toyota RAV4 does get facelifted, the engine and transmission lineup is likely to be carried over. The current engine arsenal is comprehensive with the 4th generation of Toyota’s hybrid powertrain offered. This 2.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine is paired to two electric motors, giving it a combined output of 163 kW and 221 Nm. With this setup, the Toyota RAV4 Adventure has all-wheel drive, meaning it’ll be capable when the tar ends.

Toyota Europe says its the new 2022 RAV4 Adventure plus the rest of the lightly updated RAV4 range will be hitting showrooms in the first quarter of 2022.

Locally, Toyota South Africa has just introduced the hybrid powertrain to its RAV4 lineup. It has been cleverly positioned and becomes one of SA’s cheapest hybrid vehicles. The RAV42.5 Hybrid GX,which retails forR555 300(August 2021), slots in between the new-spec 2.0 GX Auto and the 2.0 VX. Its asking price includes 3-year/100 000 km mechanical- and 8-year/195 000 km hybrid-battery warranties and a 6-services/90 000 km service plan.

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