Toyota RAV4 evolution

Toyota's compact crossover, widely credited as the first modern compact crossover SUV.
6 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

XA101996–2000
1996
Toyota RAV4 XA10ⓘ
New generation
XA10
📅 1996–2000

First generation; pioneered the practical car-based SUV.

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XA202001–2005
2001
Toyota RAV4 XA20ⓘ
New generation
XA20
📅 2001–2005

Evolved platform; became Australia's best-selling SUV in 2001.

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XA302006–2012
2006
Toyota RAV4 XA30ⓘ
New generation
XA30
📅 2006–2012

Offered in short- and long-wheelbase versions for different regions.

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XA402013–2018
2013
Toyota RAV4 XA40ⓘ
New generation
XA40
📅 2013–2018

Full redesign with a rear liftgate; V6 dropped.

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XA502019–2025
2019
Toyota RAV4 XA50ⓘ
New generation
XA50
📅 2019–2025

Built on the TNGA-K platform with Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD.

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XA602025–present
2025
Toyota RAV4 XA60ⓘ
New generation
XA60
📅 2025–present

Sixth generation with new platform and updated powertrain technologies.

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