The fifth generation RAV4 was unveiled at the 2018 New York International Auto Show.
The design was previewed by the FT-AC concept shown at the December 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show.
It is based on the front-wheel-drive Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-K) platform, which is also shared with eighth generation Camry, fifth generation Avalon and seventh generation Lexus ES.
Both 4-cylinder gasoline-powered and gasoline-electric hybrid (Hybrid Synergy Drive) variants would remain available.

It is available in five gasoline variants which include the LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure and Limited models and four hybrid variants which include the LE, XLE, XSE and Limited models.
Both Adventure and Limited grades have Torque Vectoring All Wheel Drive with Rear Drive Disconnect.
The engine is a 2.5L inline-4 paired with an 8-speed Direct Shift Automatic which increases horsepower by up to 15% on gasoline variants.
It has Multi Terrain Select providing operators an ability to maximize traction when driving on sand, mud, rock, or dirt.
A 7-inch multi-touch screen is available standard with Entune 3.0, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa.
A larger screen with JBL Audio and a Wi-Fi hotspot is optional on some trim levels.
It has QI Wireless Charging with up to 5 USB Ports.
Like most concurrent Toyota models, it has Toyota Safety Sense 2.0.

The RAV4 went on sale in the United States in December 2018, while the RAV4 Hybrid went on sale in March 2019.

Ireland was the first market to release the Hybrid version of the fifth generation RAV4 with delivery in late December 2018.
2WD Aura, Luna, Sol and Sport were initially available for pre-order with Platinum and AWD variants available later in 2019.

The fifth generation RAV4 was also launched in Singapore on 10 January 2019 at the Singapore Motorshow and in the Philippines on 8 February 2019.

The fifth generation RAV4 has been available in South Africa since March 2019 in five variants: 2.0 GX 2WD, 2.0 GX CVT 2WD, 2.0 GX-R CVT AWD, 2.5 VX CVT 2WD and 2.5 VX AT AWD.
The 2.0 GX 2WD trim is also available with 6-speed manual transmission.

The RAV4 was revived for the Japanese domestic market in 2019, after almost three years of hiatus.
The fifth generation RAV4 for the Japanese market was revealed on 20 February 2019 and went on sale on 10 April 2019 at Corolla Store and Netz dealers.

The fifth generation RAV4 went on sale in Australia on 8 May 2019 and is available in four trim levels: GX, GXL, Cruiser and Edge.
The GX, GXL and Cruiser trims have two engine options: the 2.0 L gasoline and the 2.5 L hybrid, while the Edge trim has only one engine option: the 2.5 L gasoline.
The GX trim is available with either 6-speed manual transmission or CVT, while the GXL and Cruiser trims as well as the GX, GXL and Cruiser hybrid variants are only available with CVT.
The Edge trim is available with 8-speed automatic transmission.

In the United Kingdom, the fifth generation RAV4 is available exclusively in its hybrid version, either front-wheel drive or with all-wheel drive.
It is available in four grades--Icon, Design, Excel and Dynamic.

The fifth generation RAV4 was also launched in China on 22 November 2019 at the Guangzhou International Motor Show.
It is produced and sold by FAW Toyota.
Another Chinese market variant with different front and rear fascias produced and sold by GAC Toyota is called the Toyota Wildlander.

In Malaysia, the RAV4 was teased by UMW Toyota Motor on its official website on 2 June 2020.
The fifth generation RAV4 was launched in the country on 18 June 2020 and available in 2 engine options, the 2.0 M20A-FKS and 2.5 A25A-FKS, both in single trim only.
The fifth generation RAV4 was unveiled at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. The design was previewed by the FT-AC concept shown at the December 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show. It is based on the front-wheel-drive Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-K) platform, which is also shared with eighth generation Camry, fifth generation Avalon and seventh generation Lexus ES. Both 4-cylinder gasoline-powered and gasoline-electric hybrid (Hybrid Synergy Drive) variants would remain available.
It is available in five gasoline variants which include the LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure and Limited models and four hybrid variants which include the LE, XLE, XSE and Limited models. Both Adventure and Limited grades have Torque Vectoring All Wheel Drive with Rear Drive Disconnect. The engine is a 2.5L inline-4 paired with an 8-speed Direct Shift Automatic which increases horsepower by up to 15% on gasoline variants. It has Multi Terrain Select providing operators an ability to maximize traction when driving on sand, mud, rock, or dirt. A 7-inch multi-touch screen is available standard with Entune 3.0, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa. A larger screen with JBL Audio and a Wi-Fi hotspot is optional on some trim levels. It has QI Wireless Charging with up to 5 USB Ports. Like most concurrent Toyota models, it has Toyota Safety Sense 2.0.
The RAV4 went on sale in the United States in December 2018, while the RAV4 Hybrid went on sale in March 2019.
Ireland was the first market to release the Hybrid version of the fifth generation RAV4 with delivery in late December 2018. 2WD Aura, Luna, Sol and Sport were initially available for pre-order with Platinum and AWD variants available later in 2019.
The fifth generation RAV4 was also launched in Singapore on 10 January 2019 at the Singapore Motorshow and in the Philippines on 8 February 2019.
The fifth generation RAV4 has been available in South Africa since March 2019 in five variants: 2.0 GX 2WD, 2.0 GX CVT 2WD, 2.0 GX-R CVT AWD, 2.5 VX CVT 2WD and 2.5 VX AT AWD. The 2.0 GX 2WD trim is also available with 6-speed manual transmission.
The RAV4 was revived for the Japanese domestic market in 2019, after almost three years of hiatus. The fifth generation RAV4 for the Japanese market was revealed on 20 February 2019 and went on sale on 10 April 2019 at Corolla Store and Netz dealers.
The fifth generation RAV4 went on sale in Australia on 8 May 2019 and is available in four trim levels: GX, GXL, Cruiser and Edge. The GX, GXL and Cruiser trims have two engine options: the 2.0 L gasoline and the 2.5 L hybrid, while the Edge trim has only one engine option: the 2.5 L gasoline. The GX trim is available with either 6-speed manual transmission or CVT, while the GXL and Cruiser trims as well as the GX, GXL and Cruiser hybrid variants are only available with CVT. The Edge trim is available with 8-speed automatic transmission.
In the United Kingdom, the fifth generation RAV4 is available exclusively in its hybrid version, either front-wheel drive or with all-wheel drive. It is available in four grades--Icon, Design, Excel and Dynamic.
The fifth generation RAV4 was also launched in China on 22 November 2019 at the Guangzhou International Motor Show. It is produced and sold by FAW Toyota. Another Chinese market variant with different front and rear fascias produced and sold by GAC Toyota is called the Toyota Wildlander.
In Malaysia, the RAV4 was teased by UMW Toyota Motor on its official website on 2 June 2020. The fifth generation RAV4 was launched in the country on 18 June 2020 and available in 2 engine options, the 2.0 M20A-FKS and 2.5 A25A-FKS, both in single trim only.
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