# Toyota adds two-wheel-drive PHEV version to RAV4 in Australia

> Toyota Australia is adding a GXL 2WD PHEV trim to the RAV4, with 121 km of electric range, marketed in the first quarter of 2027. This front-wheel-drive version does not exist in Japan.

**In brief**: Launches and reviews event (severity: low) involving Toyota, in 2 countries (Australie, Japon), first detected on 2 November 2026 at 14:10. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 14:10.

- Category: Launches and reviews
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Australie — Australie, Japon
- Brands: Toyota
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 14:10
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 14:10
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/2275-toyota-adds-two-wheel-drive-phev-version-to-rav4-in-australia

## Sources (1 articles)

- [トヨタ「“約273馬力”の高性能SUV」がスゴイ！ パワフルな「2.5リッター×モーター」搭載！ 「18インチアルミ」＆「大型ディスプレイ」も標準装備！ 日本にはない「2WD」採用の「RAV4」豪州“新グレード”PHEVとは！](https://kuruma-news.jp/post/1133474) — kuruma-news.jp, 2 November 2026 at 14:10

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Toyota adds two-wheel-drive PHEV version to RAV4 in Australia”, https://mecapress.com/events/2275-toyota-adds-two-wheel-drive-phev-version-to-rav4-in-australia
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