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Toyota RAV4 tops CarExpert's most popular new cars in September 2026
Australia's favourite SUV returned to the top of CarExpert's new-car sales rankings last month, as Chinese brands continue to attract strong interest.
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Damion Smy
Toyota RAV4 PHEV recalled
Toyota Australia is recalling nearly 6000 plug-in hybrid RAV4s due to a fault that could cause the electrified SUVs to lose power while driving.
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Damion Smy
Toyota RAV4 five-star ANCAP rating expected to boost fleet sales
A five-star safety rating for Australia’s most popular SUV will increase RAV4 sales further, says Toyota's sales boss.
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Damion Smy
Toyota Australia targeting record sales finish in 2026
Despite lower sales so far in 2026, Australia's market leader expects fresh stock of its most popular models to help it post a record fourth quarter.
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Damion Smy
Cheaper Toyota RAV4 PHEV coming to Australia in 2027
Toyota's plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV lineup will get a new entry-level variant next year, and it's expected to come with a lower price tag.
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Damion Smy
Toyota Prado, HiLux outsell Ford rivals as BYD challenge fades
Toyota's off-road icons reclaimed bragging rights in July as the Japanese brand pulled further away from Ford and BYD in Australia's sales race.
2 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Toyota fights back against BYD with extra stock, higher 2026 sales forecast
And the Australian auto market leader has also landed its first PHEV, based on the nation’s top-selling SUV, earlier than expected.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Toyota eyeing RAV4-based ute as more car-like alternative to HiLux, Tacoma
Toyota’s North American boss says dealers want a smaller ute based on the popular RAV4 SUV, with Toyota Australia saying it’s also open to the idea.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
Toyota expects one in three RAV4s sold in Australia will be PHEVs
Toyota's local VP for sales and marketing says the brand expects a significant portion of new RAV4 customers to 'plug-in' to PHEV tech.
6 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Toyota RAV4: More than 10,000 pre-orders for new-gen SUV
After a slow start to the year on the sales charts, the new Toyota RAV4 is building momentum with strong pre-launch demand for the new generation.
6 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Toyota RAV4: No ANCAP rating for 'safest RAV4 ever' at launch
Toyota says its new RAV4 SUV won't wear an ANCAP safety rating at launch, with running upgrades to change that in the second half of 2026.
6 Months Ago
James Wong
Suzuki open to stealing RAV4 PHEV customers Across from Toyota
Suzuki's local boss hasn't shut the door on the RAV4 PHEV-based Across SUV in Australia, but says global HQ hasn't offered it to him yet...
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Toyota RAV4 sales slide as replacement for Australia's favourite SUV looms
Toyota remains Australia's top auto brand, but sales of its best-selling SUV are down almost 75 per cent this year – and yet it's not worried.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport gets range of GR performance parts
Toyota's performance arm has introduced a range of sporty parts for the new-generation RAV4 in Japan.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Suzuki Across PHEV is a rebadged Toyota RAV4 that Australia won't get
The Across SUV adds new badges to Toyota's best-seller but it won’t threaten the RAV4’s Australian sales crown.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Queensland Police appeal for help after spate of Toyota LandCruiser and RAV4 thefts
Almost 50 Toyota LandCruisers and RAV4s were stolen across a three-week period in Queensland, including four LandCruisers from the same premises.
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