| Battery & Range | - Not an EV or hybrid; no traction battery range
| - Petrol-electric hybrid; pure EV range not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Hybrid fuel efficiency / total range not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 2.8L 4-cylinder diesel, 16-valve DOHC
- Output 204 PS / 150 kW @ ~3,000–3,400 rpm
- Torque around 420–500 Nm @ ~1,600–2,800 rpm
- 6-speed manual transmission, part-time 4x4 with low range
- Rear differential lock and selectable drive modes
| - Toyota signature petrol-electric hybrid powertrain
- System output, motor power, torque not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Drivetrain layout (FWD/AWD) not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase 2745 mm
- Ground clearance 225 mm
| - Wheelbase not disclosed officially for Nepal spec (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Ground clearance not disclosed officially for Nepal spec (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Dimensions | - Overall length 4795 mm
- Overall width 1855–1885 mm listed; Nepal sheet 1885 mm
- Overall height 1835 mm
- Turning radius 5.8 m
- 7-seater SUV, three seating rows
| - Overall length, width, height not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Kerb weight and turning radius not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Cargo | - Seven-seat SUV with foldable third row
- Boot volume figures: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Boot capacity not disclosed officially for Nepal spec (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Rear seat folding configuration not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Comfort & Interior | - Leather-accented seats with powered driver adjustment
- Automatic climate control with rear AC vents
- Smart entry with push start system
- Tilt and telescopic steering adjustment
- Second-row tumble and split-fold seats
| - Promoted as offering comfort on every journey (Toyota Nepal Facebook comfort post)
- Detailed seat material and adjustment features not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Climate control type and rear AC vents not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Touchscreen infotainment with Bluetooth and USB
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
- Steering-mounted audio and phone controls
- Reverse camera with parking sensors
- Cruise control for highway convenience
| - Infotainment screen size and OS not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Apple CarPlay / Android Auto support not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Keyless entry / remote functions not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Safety | - Seven SRS airbags including curtain and driver knee
- ABS with EBD and Brake Assist standard
- Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control
- Hill-start Assist and Downhill Assist Control
- ISO-FIX child seat anchors in second row
| - Toyota Safety Sense or ADAS availability not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Airbag count not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- ABS, stability control, traction systems not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Design & Exterior | - Body-on-frame SUV with bold front grille
- Bi-LED projector headlamps with DRLs
- LED rear combination lamps and high-mount stop lamp
- Alloy wheels; size not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Roof rails and rear spoiler standard
| - Marketed as beautiful, reliable and efficient SUV (Toyota Nepal Facebook launch post)
- Exterior lighting details (LED, DRL) not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Wheel size and design not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Sales & Imports | - Officially imported and sold by Toyota Nepal only
- On-road price listed from NPR 27,000,000
- Likely low-volume premium SUV segment in Nepal
- No CKD or local assembly mentioned
- Sales numbers: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Listed on Toyota Nepal site as RAV4 Core Hybrid Electric
- On-road starting price NPR 18,100,000 on Toyota Nepal site
- Number of units imported / sold not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Value for Money Verdict | - High price but strong resale value reputation
- Renowned for durability and reliability in rough terrain
- Running costs higher than compact SUVs due to size
- Appeals to buyers needing tough 7-seat off-roader
- Limited feature differentiation versus price premium rivals
| - Positioned as premium hybrid SUV above Yaris Cross Hybrid
- Toyota’s reliability and hybrid tech seen as core value
- Independent Nepal portal value assessments not found for Core Hybrid (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Pros | - Powerful 2.8L diesel suited to Himalayan terrain
- Proven ladder-frame chassis for off-road use
- Spacious three-row cabin practicality
- High ground clearance for rural roads
- Strong brand image and service network
| - Hybrid powertrain focused on efficiency and power delivery
- Backed by Toyota Nepal’s established distributor network
- Globally proven RAV4 platform enhances perceived durability
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| Cons | - Very expensive versus monocoque 7-seaters
- Fuel economy relatively poor for city commuting
- Ride can feel firm and bouncy on bad roads
- Large size makes tight city parking difficult
- Feature list feels dated versus newer rivals
| - Key technical specs and range data not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- High on-road price around NPR 1.81 crore
- Variant-wise feature list absent on official portals checked (As of: 13/07/2026)
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