About the Toyota RAV4
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Toyota RAV4 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $28,990 for the CV variant and topping out at $49,990 for the ZR6.
There are 7 variants of the RAV4 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2012.
Engine options include 2.4L multi-point injection (125kW/224Nm) and 3.5L multi-point injection (201kW/333Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2012 RAV4 was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2012 Toyota RAV4 Price
CV
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
2.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $31,990 |
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $33,990 |
Cruiser L
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,990 |
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,990 |
Cruiser
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,990 |
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $35,990 |
2.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,990 |
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,990 |
Altitude
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $31,490 |
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,990 |
SX6
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,990 |
CV6
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,990 |
ZR6
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $49,990 |
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2012 Toyota RAV4 Specs
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2012 Toyota RAV4 Dimensions
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2012 Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota RAV4
The most fuel efficient Toyota RAV4 is the Cruiser with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.4L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Toyota RAV4 that uses the most amount of fuel is the SX6 with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10.5L 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 |
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2.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.1 L/100km |
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.1 L/100km |
2.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.4 L/100km |
2.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.6 L/100km |
2012 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.
Toyota RAV4 FAQs
The cheapest Toyota RAV4 is the CV that starts from $28,990.
The most expensive Toyota RAV4 is the ZR6 that starts from $49,990.
The best towing capacity of a Toyota RAV4 is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: CV6, SX6 and ZR6.
The largest Toyota RAV4 is the Cruiser which measures 1855mm wide, 4625mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota RAV4 is the SX6 which has 201kW of power from its 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Toyota RAV4 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Toyota RAV4 is the SX6 which weighs 2170 kg (kerb weight).
The Toyota RAV4 uses unleaded.