TOYOTA RAV4 . . . ALL NEW? WELL, NOT REALLY

The all-new Toyota RAV4 made its debut Downunder in April. As one of its best-selling models, the RAV has an important role to play in the continued success of the world’s number one automotive manufacturer. But as the RAV sits on the same platform as its predecessor, is the same size and is powered by the same basic hybrid setup — it’s not all new really. Certainly, it represents a generational change for the popular five-seat SUV, but we are yet to meet a new model that isn’t larger and… Read more

CALTY LIFTS LID ON TOYOTA’S BABY LUNAR CRUISER

CALTY Design Research is celebrating five decades of groundbreaking design and innovation. The first major automotive design studio on the US west coast, CALTY created everything from the 1978 Toyota Celica to the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, and countless concepts and production vehicles in between. To mark the occasion, it has provided a glimpse into the future with the surprise reveal of its latest concept the Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser (BLC). Built to conquer rugged terrain on Earth and beyond, BLC embodies a unique mix of adaptive technology and heritage design… Read more

TOYOTA RAV4 CRUISER HYBRID

Launched in 1994, the Toyota RAV4 was one of the pioneers of the SUV genre that now dominates motor vehicle sales around the world. The acronym stands for Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive. It was a cross between a passenger car and a four-wheel drive and quickly attracted the attention of buyers looking for a combination of practicality and tough-ish looks. RAV4 has grown steadily in size over the years and is now verging on being a mid-size rather than small vehicle. Since 2010 it has been available with… Read more