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    2012 Toyota RAV4

    Used from

    $28,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    4

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.4 - 10.5 L / 100km

    About the Toyota RAV4

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 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.

    See Toyota RAV4 models from other years

    2012 Toyota RAV4 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Toyota RAV4

    CV

    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Single Hinged
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Altitude

    Adds to CV:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Digital Media Card
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.1
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from CV:
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    Cruiser

    Adds to Altitude:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Altitude:
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
      • In-dash Cd
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.1
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions

    CV6

    Adds to Cruiser:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    Removes from Cruiser:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    Cruiser L

    Adds to CV6:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.1
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from CV6:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    SX6

    Adds to Cruiser L:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from Cruiser L:
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.1
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather

    ZR6

    Adds to SX6:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 4
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 4
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.1
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from SX6:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    See all 2012 Toyota RAV4 Specs

    2012 Toyota RAV4 Dimensions

    1695mm
    1815mm
    4625mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Toyota RAV4 Dimensions

    2012 Toyota RAV4 Towing Capacity

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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.

    See all Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy

    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.