The Toyota RAV4 Woodland Edition raises the off-road capabilities of the Japanese SUV

The Woodland trim level is reserved for Toyota vehicles that want to take a step forward in terms of off-road features. We have already seen how the Japanese brand has incorporated these modifications into the Sienna van, but now it is the turn of one of the most popular SUVs on the market, the RAV4.

These modifications to the elements that enhance the off-road capabilities of the model include a suspension tuned by TRD. New twin-tube dampers have been fitted, featuring internal rebound springs for better body control when tackling large potholes.

This is also helped by the use of Falken WILDPEAK All Standard tyres, which wrap the bronze-coloured alloy wheels. Toyota has not confirmed any increase in ground clearance, but it has added a suspension with greater travel.

Standout exterior

The exterior is available in several colours, such as Midnight Black Metallic, Cavalry Blue and Ice Cap. It also comes with several accessories to enhance the off-road look: raised black roof crossbars, custom all-weather mats to improve cargo handling, black mudguards, black badges and other details. These integrate a 120-volt outlet for connecting devices and external lights during a trip into the countryside. At the rear, the chrome dual exhaust, also finished in black, stands out.

The Toyota RAV4 Woodland Edition is based on the RAV4 Hybrid. This means it combines a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with a CVT gearbox and Electronic All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The system works with a pair of electric motors on the rear wheels. Working together, they deliver 219 CV of power.

There is no pricing information yet, but Toyota has applied an increase of around 3,200 euros over the base price. In addition to the launch of this special version, the brand will roll out minor updates across several RAV4 versions, so we can expect new developments for the model in 2023.

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