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2016 Toyota RAV4

New from

$27,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

5.7 - 8.5 L / 100km

About the Toyota RAV4

Last updated Sep 28, 2025

The new Toyota RAV4 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $27,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GX variant and topping out at $49,490 for the Cruiser.

There are 3 variants of the RAV4 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2015.

Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (132kW/233Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/340Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (107kW/187Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or variable sp automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

The new 2016 RAV4 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

See Toyota RAV4 models from other years

2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995

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Power to Weight

67.28 - 82.5 kW/t

43.77 kW/t

108.52 kW/t

Boot Space

577 litres

128 litres

577 litres

Fuel Efficiency

5.7 - 8.5 L/100km

5.7 L/100km

11.1 L/100km

Vehicle Range

706 - 1,053 km

600 km

1,053 km

Price

$27,990 - $49,490

$27,490

$68,900

Warranty (Years)

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

4 - 6 years

1 year

3 years

Service Interval

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,000 - 2,190 kg

1,975 kg

3,050 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

800 - 1,500 kg

800 kg

3,500 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

176 - 197 mm

170 mm

323 mm

2016 Toyota RAV4 Price

GX

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$32,990
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$37,990
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$35,990
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$27,990
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$29,990

GXL

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$36,990
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$41,990
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$39,990
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$31,990
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$33,990

Cruiser

Configuration	Price From*
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$49,490
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$44,490

*excl. on-roads

All Toyota RAV4 Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2023	$36,550	$58,360
2022	$34,300	$52,700
2021	$31,695	$48,915
2020	$29,990	$48,915
2019	$29,450	$50,500

*excl. on-roads

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2016 Toyota RAV4 Specs

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Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System Colour Screen
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Tmc
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.5
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Modes Includes Steering
- Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 760
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 577
- Front Headroom (mm): 1012
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1378
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1081
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1455
- Front Track (mm): 1570
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 176
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.8
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.9
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.3
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 48.9
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 37.2
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.4
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
- Overall Height (mm): 1685
- Overall Length (mm): 4605
- Overall Width (mm): 1845
- Rear Headroom (mm): 987
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1241
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 944
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1407
- Rear Track (mm): 1570
- Wheelbase (mm): 2660
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 6.1
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
- Touch Screen Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
- Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
- Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 706
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.8
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.5
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 180
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 132
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 233
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20130308
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.2 Diesel Suv
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Active
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
- Number Of Airbags: 7
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 6
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 100000
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2130
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1600
- Tare Weight (kg): 1563
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Structure
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Structure
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

GXL

Adds to GX:

Body exterior
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Convenience
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
- Telematics Connection Type: Via Own Phone
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1715
Instrumentation
- Number Of Display Screens: 2
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Paint
- External Color: Red
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
- Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Blind Sport Monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Manufacturer Name: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (rcta)
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Visibility
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Front Wheels Two Tone
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Rear Wheels Two Tone

Removes from GX:

Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1685
Instrumentation
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Structure
- Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Structure
- Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Cruiser

Adds to GXL:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 11
- Speaker Brand Name: Jbl
- System Digital Radio
Body exterior
- Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.28
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.1
Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 988
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 197
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.9
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
- Rear Headroom (mm): 989
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
- Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Beige
Lights
- Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
Paint
- External Color: White
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 896
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.9
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.7
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 340
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3600
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2190
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1635
- Tare Weight (kg): 1593

Removes from GXL:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.5
Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 1012
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 176
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.8
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
- Rear Headroom (mm): 987
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Black
Paint
- External Color: Red
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 706
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.8
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.5
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 180
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 132
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 233
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100
Safety
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Manufacturer Name: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (rcta)
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2130
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1600
- Tare Weight (kg): 1563

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2016 Toyota RAV4 Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2023	480Kg	1500Kg
2022	480Kg	1500Kg
2021	480Kg	1500Kg
2020	480Kg	1500Kg
2019	480Kg	1500Kg

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2016 Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy

There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota RAV4

The most fuel efficient Toyota RAV4 is the GX with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Toyota RAV4 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Cruiser with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.5L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Below is a table of all the Toyota RAV4 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

Toyota RAV4	Fuel Type	Combined
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	8.5 L/100km
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	6.7 L/100km
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	5.7 L/100km
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	7.7 L/100km
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	7.0 L/100km

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Toyota RAV4?

The Toyota RAV4 has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

2016 Toyota RAV4 Warranty

What is the warranty on a Toyota RAV4?

The Toyota RAV4 offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.