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The Advertiser
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
VFACTS: Australia's best-selling brands and models in the first half of 2025
We now have sales figures for the first half of 2025, following the release of June sales reports by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC). While several auto brands including Cadillac, Deepal, GMC, Ineos, Mahindra, Smart and Xpeng are yet to publicise their sales figures, the FCAI and EVC reports give us a greater insight into how brands and models are performing this year, given the fluctuations that can occur from month to month. They also gives us a better idea about what we can expect for the full 2025 calendar year results, which will be published early next January. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Below, we've detailed the delivery totals for all brands that report to the FCAI and EVC, as well as the top 20 best-selling models overall and the top three best-selling models in each segment year-to-date. Of course, Toyota remains Australia's top-selling brand. However, there's a close contest between second- and third-place finishers Mazda and Ford respectively. Last year, these brands finished in the opposite order. Behind them, sister brands Kia and Hyundai are also locked in a close contest for fourth, with the former experiencing a modest sales decline and the latter on the rise. Will Hyundai finally beat Kia again for total calendar year sales? This is something that has eluded Hyundai since 2021. Kia finished in fourth last year, ahead of Mitsubishi in fifth and Hyundai in sixth. But the order of these brands has changed in 2025, and the rest of the top 10 is looking somewhat different so far this year. The top 10 is rounded out by GWM, BYD, Isuzu Ute and MG. Last year, it was MG, Isuzu Ute, Nissan and GWM. Last year, the Ford Ranger was Australia's best-selling vehicle. It's holding onto that title this year in terms of year-to-date sales, even though it has posted one of the more substantial sales declines among utes, so it may just beat out the Toyota HiLux for a third year in a row. The Toyota RAV4 appears unlikely to take the top spot overall, something that appeared possible during 2024. In June, Toyota delivered fewer RAV4s than Mazda did of its CX-5. All the utes in the top 10 have posted sales declines, apart from the BYD Shark 6 which wasn't on sale last year. There are some fairly significant declines among the top 20, including the Mitsubishi Outlander (an updated model is being rolled out), Tesla Model Y (an updated model was recently launched) and the MG ZS (a new model has arrived, but it's more expensive). The largest increase was posted by the Toyota Prado, but the current-generation model was only launched late in 2024 and stock had dried up of the previous model earlier in the year. MORE: VFACTS June 2025: Chinese cars surge in buoyant market Content originally sourced from: We now have sales figures for the first half of 2025, following the release of June sales reports by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC). While several auto brands including Cadillac, Deepal, GMC, Ineos, Mahindra, Smart and Xpeng are yet to publicise their sales figures, the FCAI and EVC reports give us a greater insight into how brands and models are performing this year, given the fluctuations that can occur from month to month. They also gives us a better idea about what we can expect for the full 2025 calendar year results, which will be published early next January. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Below, we've detailed the delivery totals for all brands that report to the FCAI and EVC, as well as the top 20 best-selling models overall and the top three best-selling models in each segment year-to-date. Of course, Toyota remains Australia's top-selling brand. However, there's a close contest between second- and third-place finishers Mazda and Ford respectively. Last year, these brands finished in the opposite order. Behind them, sister brands Kia and Hyundai are also locked in a close contest for fourth, with the former experiencing a modest sales decline and the latter on the rise. Will Hyundai finally beat Kia again for total calendar year sales? This is something that has eluded Hyundai since 2021. Kia finished in fourth last year, ahead of Mitsubishi in fifth and Hyundai in sixth. But the order of these brands has changed in 2025, and the rest of the top 10 is looking somewhat different so far this year. The top 10 is rounded out by GWM, BYD, Isuzu Ute and MG. Last year, it was MG, Isuzu Ute, Nissan and GWM. Last year, the Ford Ranger was Australia's best-selling vehicle. It's holding onto that title this year in terms of year-to-date sales, even though it has posted one of the more substantial sales declines among utes, so it may just beat out the Toyota HiLux for a third year in a row. The Toyota RAV4 appears unlikely to take the top spot overall, something that appeared possible during 2024. In June, Toyota delivered fewer RAV4s than Mazda did of its CX-5. All the utes in the top 10 have posted sales declines, apart from the BYD Shark 6 which wasn't on sale last year. There are some fairly significant declines among the top 20, including the Mitsubishi Outlander (an updated model is being rolled out), Tesla Model Y (an updated model was recently launched) and the MG ZS (a new model has arrived, but it's more expensive). The largest increase was posted by the Toyota Prado, but the current-generation model was only launched late in 2024 and stock had dried up of the previous model earlier in the year. MORE: VFACTS June 2025: Chinese cars surge in buoyant market Content originally sourced from: We now have sales figures for the first half of 2025, following the release of June sales reports by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC). While several auto brands including Cadillac, Deepal, GMC, Ineos, Mahindra, Smart and Xpeng are yet to publicise their sales figures, the FCAI and EVC reports give us a greater insight into how brands and models are performing this year, given the fluctuations that can occur from month to month. They also gives us a better idea about what we can expect for the full 2025 calendar year results, which will be published early next January. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Below, we've detailed the delivery totals for all brands that report to the FCAI and EVC, as well as the top 20 best-selling models overall and the top three best-selling models in each segment year-to-date. Of course, Toyota remains Australia's top-selling brand. However, there's a close contest between second- and third-place finishers Mazda and Ford respectively. Last year, these brands finished in the opposite order. Behind them, sister brands Kia and Hyundai are also locked in a close contest for fourth, with the former experiencing a modest sales decline and the latter on the rise. Will Hyundai finally beat Kia again for total calendar year sales? This is something that has eluded Hyundai since 2021. Kia finished in fourth last year, ahead of Mitsubishi in fifth and Hyundai in sixth. But the order of these brands has changed in 2025, and the rest of the top 10 is looking somewhat different so far this year. The top 10 is rounded out by GWM, BYD, Isuzu Ute and MG. Last year, it was MG, Isuzu Ute, Nissan and GWM. Last year, the Ford Ranger was Australia's best-selling vehicle. It's holding onto that title this year in terms of year-to-date sales, even though it has posted one of the more substantial sales declines among utes, so it may just beat out the Toyota HiLux for a third year in a row. The Toyota RAV4 appears unlikely to take the top spot overall, something that appeared possible during 2024. In June, Toyota delivered fewer RAV4s than Mazda did of its CX-5. All the utes in the top 10 have posted sales declines, apart from the BYD Shark 6 which wasn't on sale last year. There are some fairly significant declines among the top 20, including the Mitsubishi Outlander (an updated model is being rolled out), Tesla Model Y (an updated model was recently launched) and the MG ZS (a new model has arrived, but it's more expensive). The largest increase was posted by the Toyota Prado, but the current-generation model was only launched late in 2024 and stock had dried up of the previous model earlier in the year. MORE: VFACTS June 2025: Chinese cars surge in buoyant market Content originally sourced from: We now have sales figures for the first half of 2025, following the release of June sales reports by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC). While several auto brands including Cadillac, Deepal, GMC, Ineos, Mahindra, Smart and Xpeng are yet to publicise their sales figures, the FCAI and EVC reports give us a greater insight into how brands and models are performing this year, given the fluctuations that can occur from month to month. They also gives us a better idea about what we can expect for the full 2025 calendar year results, which will be published early next January. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Below, we've detailed the delivery totals for all brands that report to the FCAI and EVC, as well as the top 20 best-selling models overall and the top three best-selling models in each segment year-to-date. Of course, Toyota remains Australia's top-selling brand. However, there's a close contest between second- and third-place finishers Mazda and Ford respectively. Last year, these brands finished in the opposite order. Behind them, sister brands Kia and Hyundai are also locked in a close contest for fourth, with the former experiencing a modest sales decline and the latter on the rise. Will Hyundai finally beat Kia again for total calendar year sales? This is something that has eluded Hyundai since 2021. Kia finished in fourth last year, ahead of Mitsubishi in fifth and Hyundai in sixth. But the order of these brands has changed in 2025, and the rest of the top 10 is looking somewhat different so far this year. The top 10 is rounded out by GWM, BYD, Isuzu Ute and MG. Last year, it was MG, Isuzu Ute, Nissan and GWM. Last year, the Ford Ranger was Australia's best-selling vehicle. It's holding onto that title this year in terms of year-to-date sales, even though it has posted one of the more substantial sales declines among utes, so it may just beat out the Toyota HiLux for a third year in a row. The Toyota RAV4 appears unlikely to take the top spot overall, something that appeared possible during 2024. In June, Toyota delivered fewer RAV4s than Mazda did of its CX-5. All the utes in the top 10 have posted sales declines, apart from the BYD Shark 6 which wasn't on sale last year. There are some fairly significant declines among the top 20, including the Mitsubishi Outlander (an updated model is being rolled out), Tesla Model Y (an updated model was recently launched) and the MG ZS (a new model has arrived, but it's more expensive). The largest increase was posted by the Toyota Prado, but the current-generation model was only launched late in 2024 and stock had dried up of the previous model earlier in the year. MORE: VFACTS June 2025: Chinese cars surge in buoyant market Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
VFACTS: Australia's best-selling brands and models in the first half of 2025
We now have sales figures for the first half of 2025, following the release of June sales reports by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC). While several auto brands including Cadillac, Deepal, GMC, Ineos, Mahindra, Smart and Xpeng are yet to publicise their sales figures, the FCAI and EVC reports give us a greater insight into how brands and models are performing this year, given the fluctuations that can occur from month to month. They also gives us a better idea about what we can expect for the full 2025 calendar year results, which will be published early next January. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Below, we've detailed the delivery totals for all brands that report to the FCAI and EVC, as well as the top 20 best-selling models overall and the top three best-selling models in each segment year-to-date. Of course, Toyota remains Australia's top-selling brand. However, there's a close contest between second- and third-place finishers Mazda and Ford respectively. Last year, these brands finished in the opposite order. Behind them, sister brands Kia and Hyundai are also locked in a close contest for fourth, with the former experiencing a modest sales decline and the latter on the rise. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Will Hyundai finally beat Kia again for total calendar year sales? This is something that has eluded Hyundai since 2021. Kia finished in fourth last year, ahead of Mitsubishi in fifth and Hyundai in sixth. But the order of these brands has changed in 2025, and the rest of the top 10 is looking somewhat different so far this year. The top 10 is rounded out by GWM, BYD, Isuzu Ute and MG. Last year, it was MG, Isuzu Ute, Nissan and GWM. Last year, the Ford Ranger was Australia's best-selling vehicle. It's holding onto that title this year in terms of year-to-date sales, even though it has posted one of the more substantial sales declines among utes, so it may just beat out the Toyota HiLux for a third year in a row. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Toyota RAV4 appears unlikely to take the top spot overall, something that appeared possible during 2024. In June, Toyota delivered fewer RAV4s than Mazda did of its CX-5. All the utes in the top 10 have posted sales declines, apart from the BYD Shark 6 which wasn't on sale last year. There are some fairly significant declines among the top 20, including the Mitsubishi Outlander (an updated model is being rolled out), Tesla Model Y (an updated model was recently launched) and the MG ZS (a new model has arrived, but it's more expensive). The largest increase was posted by the Toyota Prado, but the current-generation model was only launched late in 2024 and stock had dried up of the previous model earlier in the year. Micro cars: Kia Picanto (3679), Fiat/Abarth 500 (207) Light cars under $30,000: MG 3 (5286), Mazda 2 (2456), Suzuki Swift (1953) Light cars over $30,000: Mini Cooper (1181), Hyundai i20 (723), Volkswagen Polo (401) Small cars under $45,000: Toyota Corolla (9359), Mazda 3 (5599), Hyundai i30 (5579) Small cars over $45,000: MG 4 (2268), Volkswagen Golf (1656), Subaru WRX (1145) Medium cars under $60,000: Toyota Camry (4259), BYD Seal (1609), Mazda 6 (757) Medium cars over $60,000: Tesla Model 3 (3715), BMW 3 Series (841), Mercedes-Benz C-Class (816) Large cars under $70,000: Skoda Superb (79), Citroen C5 X (1) Large cars over $70,000: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (297), BMW i5 (257), BMW 5 Series (173) Upper large cars: Porsche Panamera (59), Mercedes-Benz S-Class (50), BMW 7 Series (23) People movers under $70,000: Kia Carnival (5173), Hyundai Staria (565), Ford Tourneo (376) People movers over $70,000: Lexus LM (163), Volkswagen ID. Buzz (154), Mercedes-Benz V-Class (141) Sports cars under $90,000: Ford Mustang (2859), Subaru BRZ (437), Mazda MX-5 (421) Sports cars over $90,000: BMW 2 Series Coupe (577), Mercedes-Benz CLE (475), BMW 4 Series two-door range (278) Sports cars over $200,000: Porsche 911 (289), Ferrari two-door range (85), Aston Martin two-door range (71) Supplied Credit: CarExpert Light SUVs: Mazda CX-3 (8221), Toyota Yaris Cross (5887), Suzuki Jimny (4365) Small SUVs under $45,000: Hyundai Kona (11,241), MG ZS (10,177), GWM Haval Jolion (9029) Small SUVs over $45,000: Volkswagen T-Roc (2895), BMW X1 (2691), Mercedes-Benz GLA (1667) Medium SUVs under $60,000: Toyota RAV4 (24,034), Mazda CX-5 (11,991), Mitsubishi Outlander (11,399) Medium SUVs over $60,000: Tesla Model Y (10,431), Lexus NX (3080), Mazda CX-60 (2821) Large SUVs under $80,000: Toyota Prado (15,583), Ford Everest (12,294), Isuzu MU-X (7818) Large SUVs over $80,000: BMW X5 (1998), Land Rover Defender (1968), Range Rover Sport (1230) Upper large SUVs under $120,000: Toyota LandCruiser (5108), Nissan Patrol (3779), Land Rover Discovery (238) Upper large SUVs over $120,000: BMW X7 (544), Lexus GX (541), Mercedes-Benz GLS (325) Supplied Credit: CarExpert Small vans: Volkswagen Caddy (430), Peugeot Partner (210), Renault Kangoo (117) Medium vans: Toyota HiAce (5794), Ford Transit Custom (1629), Hyundai Staria Load (1470) 4×2 utes: Toyota HiLux (4022), Isuzu D-Max (3109), Ford Ranger (1640) 4×4 utes: Ford Ranger (26,671), Toyota HiLux (22,245), Isuzu D-Max (10,956) MORE: VFACTS June 2025: Chinese cars surge in buoyant market
7NEWS
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
VFACTS: Australia's best-selling brands and models in the first half of 2025
We now have sales figures for the first half of 2025, following the release of June sales reports by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC). While several auto brands including Cadillac, Deepal, GMC, Ineos, Mahindra, Smart and Xpeng are yet to publicise their sales figures, the FCAI and EVC reports give us a greater insight into how brands and models are performing this year, given the fluctuations that can occur from month to month. They also gives us a better idea about what we can expect for the full 2025 calendar year results, which will be published early next January. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Below, we've detailed the delivery totals for all brands that report to the FCAI and EVC, as well as the top 20 best-selling models overall and the top three best-selling models in each segment year-to-date. Brands Of course, Toyota remains Australia's top-selling brand. However, there's a close contest between second- and third-place finishers Mazda and Ford respectively. Last year, these brands finished in the opposite order. Behind them, sister brands Kia and Hyundai are also locked in a close contest for fourth, with the former experiencing a modest sales decline and the latter on the rise. Will Hyundai finally beat Kia again for total calendar year sales? This is something that has eluded Hyundai since 2021. Kia finished in fourth last year, ahead of Mitsubishi in fifth and Hyundai in sixth. But the order of these brands has changed in 2025, and the rest of the top 10 is looking somewhat different so far this year. The top 10 is rounded out by GWM, BYD, Isuzu Ute and MG. Last year, it was MG, Isuzu Ute, Nissan and GWM. Models Last year, the Ford Ranger was Australia's best-selling vehicle. It's holding onto that title this year in terms of year-to-date sales, even though it has posted one of the more substantial sales declines among utes, so it may just beat out the Toyota HiLux for a third year in a row. The Toyota RAV4 appears unlikely to take the top spot overall, something that appeared possible during 2024. In June, Toyota delivered fewer RAV4s than Mazda did of its CX-5. All the utes in the top 10 have posted sales declines, apart from the BYD Shark 6 which wasn't on sale last year. There are some fairly significant declines among the top 20, including the Mitsubishi Outlander (an updated model is being rolled out), Tesla Model Y (an updated model was recently launched) and the MG ZS (a new model has arrived, but it's more expensive). The largest increase was posted by the Toyota Prado, but the current-generation model was only launched late in 2024 and stock had dried up of the previous model earlier in the year. Segments Micro cars: Kia Picanto (3679), Fiat/Abarth 500 (207) Light cars under $30,000: MG 3 (5286), Mazda 2 (2456), Suzuki Swift (1953) Light cars over $30,000: Mini Cooper (1181), Hyundai i20 (723), Volkswagen Polo (401) Small cars under $45,000: Toyota Corolla (9359), Mazda 3 (5599), Hyundai i30 (5579) Small cars over $45,000: MG 4 (2268), Volkswagen Golf (1656), Subaru WRX (1145) Medium cars under $60,000: Toyota Camry (4259), BYD Seal (1609), Mazda 6 (757) Medium cars over $60,000: Tesla Model 3 (3715), BMW 3 Series (841), Mercedes-Benz C-Class (816) Large cars under $70,000: Skoda Superb (79), Citroen C5 X (1) Large cars over $70,000: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (297), BMW i5 (257), BMW 5 Series (173) Upper large cars: Porsche Panamera (59), Mercedes-Benz S-Class (50), BMW 7 Series (23) People movers under $70,000: Kia Carnival (5173), Hyundai Staria (565), Ford Tourneo (376) People movers over $70,000: Lexus LM (163), Volkswagen ID. Buzz (154), Mercedes-Benz V-Class (141) Sports cars under $90,000: Ford Mustang (2859), Subaru BRZ (437), Mazda MX-5 (421) Sports cars over $90,000: BMW 2 Series Coupe (577), Mercedes-Benz CLE (475), BMW 4 Series two-door range (278) Sports cars over $200,000: Porsche 911 (289), Ferrari two-door range (85), Aston Martin two-door range (71) Light SUVs: Mazda CX-3 (8221), Toyota Yaris Cross (5887), Suzuki Jimny (4365) Small SUVs under $45,000: Hyundai Kona (11,241), MG ZS (10,177), GWM Haval Jolion (9029) Small SUVs over $45,000: Volkswagen T-Roc (2895), BMW X1 (2691), Mercedes-Benz GLA (1667) Medium SUVs under $60,000: Toyota RAV4 (24,034), Mazda CX-5 (11,991), Mitsubishi Outlander (11,399) Medium SUVs over $60,000: Tesla Model Y (10,431), Lexus NX (3080), Mazda CX-60 (2821) Large SUVs under $80,000: Toyota Prado (15,583), Ford Everest (12,294), Isuzu MU-X (7818) Large SUVs over $80,000: BMW X5 (1998), Land Rover Defender (1968), Range Rover Sport (1230) Upper large SUVs under $120,000: Toyota LandCruiser (5108), Nissan Patrol (3779), Land Rover Discovery (238) Upper large SUVs over $120,000: BMW X7 (544), Lexus GX (541), Mercedes-Benz GLS (325) Small vans: Volkswagen Caddy (430), Peugeot Partner (210), Renault Kangoo (117) Medium vans: Toyota HiAce (5794), Ford Transit Custom (1629), Hyundai Staria Load (1470) 4×2 utes: Toyota HiLux (4022), Isuzu D-Max (3109), Ford Ranger (1640)
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Toyota unveils new lineup with major change for one of its most popular models: 'The biggest move yet'
Toyota is ready to unveil a new lineup of RAV4s, but this time, it'll only be available as a hybrid. The 2026 SUVs will be the second time the brand transitions a popular vehicle to hybrid-only. Given the popularity of the RAV4, the rising interest in hybrids, and Toyota's investment in these vehicles, this is no surprise. These SUVs will be available in a conventional or plug-in model, making them accessible to those without home chargers. According to Inside EVs, current estimates suggest that the plug-in RAV4 can run up to 50 miles per charge, up from 42 in previous models. The article also outlines new specs, including up to 320 horsepower for plug-ins (226 hp for regular) and a max towing capacity of 3500 pounds (1750 for regular). These numbers may vary slightly depending on the drive type and trim. Other features reported by Inside EVs include quieter cabins, a large touchscreen, and a built-in voice assistant. There will be three lines: Core, Rugged, and Sport, as well as multiple trims, providing options for the hybrid-curious. "Eliminating the gas-only version is the biggest move yet in Toyota's hybrid strategy, and everyone will reap the benefits," wrote Iulian Dnistran for Inside EVs. And the benefits of hybrid and electric vehicles continue to grow. The fuel savings alone can help balance these vehicles' initial higher price points. Tailpipe pollution is also likely to decrease significantly thanks to the gas saved by each new hybrid RAV4. CarBuzz estimates that up to 19.8 million gallons of gas will be saved with the 2026 models. Less gas used means money saved, and less pollution from mining and burning dirty energy. If you were going to purchase an EV, which of these factors would be most important to you? Cost Battery range Power and speed The way it looks Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Toyota had previously made a similar move with the 2025 Toyota Camry. The brand isn't alone, with most automakers releasing more hybrid and electric vehicles. According to Government Technology, General Motors, Ford, and Jeep are also on the path. "It was pretty clear that the consumer is voting for the hybrid," David Christ, head of the North American brand division, told CNBC. To make the transition to hybrids and electric vehicles even better, some people install solar panels to charge their vehicles instead of relying on the grid. Getting started with solar panels is easy with EnergySage, which allows you to compare quotes from local installers and save up to $10,000 on installation. If the upfront investment for solar panels doesn't fit your budget, leasing with Palmetto's LightReach program requires no money down. Save money on solar panels so you can save money on recharging your new hybrid or EV. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Miami Herald
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
One Toyota RAV4 Model Year Outperforms The Rest In Reliability
Toyota recently revealed an all-new generation of the RAV4, and it's expected to be just as popular as the five generations preceding it. A key to the success of the RAV4 has been the crossover's exceptional reputation for reliability. However, not every used RAV4 is automatically a smart buy, with some model years being a lot more reliable than others. We've done the research to find the single most reliable RAV4 model year. We consulted reputable sources like Car Complaints, J.D. Power, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Here, we scoured through consumer complaints and recalls. Importantly, we took into account both the severity of complaints/recalls and the total number of them, since not every automotive recall is serious enough to significantly affect long-term reliability. Looking at Toyota RAV4 reliability records by year, we have also excluded RAV4s from the 2021 model year and newer, as these model years are too new to accurately assess how dependable they'll be. All things considered, the 2018 model is what we consider the best year for the Toyota RAV4, if reliability is the key consideration. This model is the last of the fourth-generation RAV4, and often, the most recent model years of a specific generation are especially reliable, since manufacturers will have had enough time to sort through any early issues. The 2018 RAV4 has just 33 issues logged on Car Complaints, lower than all other fourth-gen RAV4s. On the NHTSA, it has three recalls, but two are for incorrect load-carrying labels, which have nothing to do with reliability. The third is for an unsecured battery that could short circuit, but all that's needed here is a replacement of the battery clamp sub-assembly, which has very likely been done by now. Furthermore, a stellar quality and reliability rating of 88 out of 100 from J.D. Power confirms this RAV4's high dependability. No vehicle is perfect, and the 2018 RAV4 does have some issues related to jerky transmission shifts, brake problems, and stalling issues. However, these appear isolated, with no clear pattern of any major faults. A large part of the 2018 RAV4's solidity comes down to its straightforward mechanicals. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine has no turbochargers or electrification to worry about. Although it produces just 176 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque, it has good mid-range torque, and with proper maintenance, this engine can last for many thousands of miles. Complementing the reliable four-pot is a simple six-speed automatic transmission; this is a conventional torque converter automatic, unlike the RAV4 Hybrid, which uses a CVT. Speaking of the hybrid, it makes 194 hp combined, so is a better performer. While reliable, there are more components in the hybrid's powertrain, so we'd trust the standard 2.5L with front-wheel drive for the most risk-free RAV4 experience. According to RepairPal, the annual repair cost for the 2018 Toyota RAV4 works out to $424, whereas the average for all compact SUVs is almost $100 more annually, at $521. Not only is the 2018 Toyota RAV4 reliable, but it won't cost much to maintain, either. Adding to the reasonable running costs is the FWD model's commendable efficiency, at 23/30/26 mpg city/highway/combined. With AWD, the 2018 RAV4 returns 22/28/25 mpg. The EPA estimates annual fuel costs of $1,800 for the FWD RAV4, assuming you cover 15,000 miles per year. This figure is also based on the current price of a gallon of gas, so is subject to change. According to Kelley Blue Book, a base 2018 Toyota RAV4 LE will cost just under $16,000 today, compared to its original MSRP of $27,464. The range-topping Platinum model will be approximately $21k today. These low prices, combined with the Toyota RAV4's reliability, make the 2018 model quite tempting. Those prices will get you behind the wheel of an exceptionally reliable and practical crossover that can still last for many years. Yes, the fourth-gen RAV4 isn't the most exciting vehicle on the planet, but most RAV4 customers are more than willing to trade a thrilling drive for the peace of mind that comes with owning a Toyota. Almost any Toyota RAV4 can be considered reliable if cared for, but there are a few other best years for the Toyota RAV4 in terms of sheer reliability. 2000 Toyota RAV4: First Generation The most recent first-gen RAV4 is now 25 years old, but it has a strong reliability record and few major complaints. Look out for a problematic airbag inflator, which is the most serious issue. Other than that, it's a frill-free crossover, and you can even get in sporty two-door form. It's one of the best RAV4 years. 2004 Toyota RAV4: Second Generation A mere 20 complaints were logged on Car Complaints for the 2004 RAV4. The 2002 model has 519 complaints, showing just how much reliability improved in a fairly short space of time. Part of the second generation, the 2004 model introduced a new 2.4-liter engine, which was more powerful but still reliable. The only red flag is the 2004 RAV4's involvement in the Takata airbag debacle, which affected millions of vehicles from various brands. If you look for a 2004 RAV4, make sure it has had its airbags checked. Other than that, it can be considered one of the RAV4's best years. There are few more logical used car purchases than a Toyota RAV4. With the all-new sixth-generation model recently revealed, we expect a new generation of buyers to enjoy the safety, reliability, and value imbued across all generations of the RAV4. The 2018 model, in particular, represents Toyota RAV4 dependability at its best. If you can find one with a full service history, it should be dependable for years to come and fairly affordable to fix if anything does go wrong. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
