Toyota to bring various RAV4 custom builds at 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon 

Updated Jan 03, 2023 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Three examples highlighting the RAV4’s versatility. 

To show that the RAV4 can fit various tastes and customer needs, Toyota announced that it will be displaying three differently dressed-up examples of the car at the upcoming 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon.  

A 3D rendering of the Toyota booth at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon.

How the Toyota booth will be arranged at the upcoming 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon

The said event is scheduled to take place from January 13 to January 15, 2023 at the Mukuhari Messe in Chiba City. The three RAV4s meanwhile, will be customized models of the Japanese-spec RAV4 Plug-in hybrid (PHEV).  

One of the Toyota RAV4 units will come with what the brand has dubbed the “Sporty Package.” It gets an alternate design for its headlamps, a new set of black-colored wheels, and other bits that enhance its looks during on-road driving. 

A picture of the Toyota RAV4 PHEV Sporty package.

Toyota RAV4 PHEV-Sporty Package

Another is the PHEV-Offroad Package. As the name implies, it gets several bits that make it ready for taking on rough terrain and maybe even overlanding activities. Most of the said bits are aftermarket parts from well-known brands. For instance, its roof is fitted with a Yakima cargo rack

Other parts added to the RAV4 PHEV-Offroad package are a set of different wheels wrapped in beefier tires. Also present for each wheel well are mudguards and positioned just behind the rear window is an exterior auxiliary fuel canister.  

Toyota RAV4 PHEV-Offroad package

Toyota RAV4 PHEV-Offroad package

The RAV4-Offroad package likewise gets a tougher-looking front fascia featuring matte paint and more plastic cladding. Among the three, it undoubtedly comes with the most modifications.  

The third one is probably the closest to the stock RAV4 PHEV. This is because its only additional part is the bumper from the existing Adventure package that’s available for the Japanese and American markets.  

Toyota RAV4 PHEV-Adventure

Toyota RAV4 PHEV "Adventure"

Those are the three modified Toyota RAV4 PHEVs that will be making an appearance at the upcoming 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon. So which one’s your favorite? Do you think that the RAV4 PHEV-Offroad can work as a viable adventure vehicle? 

For more automotive industry updates, and more car news, keep it here on the Philippines’ largest automotive portal.  

Know more about Toyota RAV4 2024

Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is a 5-seater compact crossover that is offered in the Philippines with a price that ranges from Php 2,289,000 to Php 2,632,000. The two variants for the RAV4 sold locally is the XLE 2.5 HEV CVT, and the LTD 2.5 HEV CVT. 

Under the hood, this vehicle is powered by a 2.5-liter Dual VVT-I inline-4 gasoline engine working with an electric motor generator. Combined, this hybrid powertrain can produce up to 215 hp and 221 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). 

Size-wise, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 is 4,600mm long, 1,855mm wide, and 1,685mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,690mm. 

Locally, the RAV4 competes against the likes of the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, among others. 

₱ 2,289,000 - ₱ 2,632,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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