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The Toyota RAV4: From city runabout to Kiwi icon

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is a Kiwi icon evolved. Discover how this SUV leads the shift to hybrid and PHEV travel.

Last updated: 2 April 2026 | 5 min read

A brief history of the RAV4

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