The Toyota RAV4 is Australia’s best-selling SUV and comes a close second just behind the Ford Ranger as the best selling car overall. This is the sensible choice for family commuting, frugal hybrid tech for lower fuel costs, and practicality with a decent dose of performance when you need it.
Unsurprisingly, it’s also one of the most moded cars out there. Aside from aftermarket performance and handling upgrades like air intakes, exhausts or suspension parts often reserved for the Supra, GR86, Yaris GR or Hilux, getting the most out of an already well-featured and packaged family car implies more scaled-down but still eye-catching OE Toyota parts. This includes:
Genuine Toyota RAV4 Alloys
If you specced your RAV4 in lower GX and GXL trims, you miss out on the unique designs and bigger 18 and 19″ alloys that come in trims higher up. This means wheels in matte or gloss black, silver, chrome, and gunmetal finishes. Aside from the aesthetic and colour-matching improvements, bigger alloys help with driving dynamics by increasing stability, improving traction (especially in wet weather) and more confident cornering with lower, wider tyres for more contact with the road. The lightweight designs also keep fuel consumption to a minimum and the balanced performance blends well with the power output in the hybrid and petrol-only engines.
Choose genuine Toyota RAV4 alloys from dealerships or OE Toyota parts resellers for decent pricing, proven fit and good durability. Or explore aftermarket options for a wider colour palette, more bolt patterns and offset choices if you’re also considering light off-road trips.
Interior Practicality with Boot Mats
With 580 litres of usable boot space and close to 1700 litres with the rear seats down, the RAV4 has one of the highest luggage carrying capacities in the mid-sized SUV class. Go with all-natural rubber mats to keep mud, dirt and spills from spoiling the interior and ensure a custom fit. Genuine Toyota mats easily secure to the boot floor, are easy to clean, and are easy to get in and out. They also won’t compromise aesthetics with clean lines, and the matte black easily blends in with the rest of the interior. To know you’re getting a genuine OE Toyota mat, there’s also the RAV4 branding in white, adding subtle detail.
Improved Vehicle Protection
Navigating city streets comes with its own risks, but the long list of protective parts keeps your RAV4 intact and free from scratches and dents. Choose genuine Toyota nudge bars to prevent knocks and bumps in everyday driving. These come in durable yet lightweight aluminium, and promise a clean fit. Designers also have adhered to ADR rules, with nudge bars featuring unique bracket systems and timely airbag deployment.
Front-end protection can also be complemented with clear or black matte bonnet protectors to keep gravel and road debris clear of the paintwork. These are made from high-strength acrylic that resists cracks and UV fading, and to boot, are easy to remove and clean. For rural settings and unpaved roads, also look into original Toyota mudguards to reduce tyre wear and damage to the alloys and underbody from spraying mud, debris and rocks. And to get clean air into the cabin even in rainy weather, add the brand’s own line of weathershields. These can be colour-coded with bonnet protectors and are contoured to the lines of the car and doorline for a seamless look.
Increased Carrying Capacity
Get surfboards, skis, bikes and camping get to your destination without compromising interior space or driving safety. Genuine Toyota roof racks are tailored to your needs, with durable designs, clean fit and vehicle compatibility. For winter sports enthusiasts, opt for aerodynamically designed and corrosion-resistant ski and snowboard holders, able to carry up to 6 pairs of skis or 3 snowboards in varying lengths, and with quick-release mechanisms for one-touch loading and unloading.
Cycling fans will appreciate the Toyota Pro Bike Carrier, featuring an adjustable frame holder to accommodate bikes of different types and sizes. The carrier locks the bike wheels in place, and like the ski holder, it has quick-release straps to get you biking sooner. And to keep bikes protected, carriers additionally feature a built-in lock.
Toyota hasn’t forgotten Australians’ deep-rooted connection with water sports. The RAV can be fitted with kayak and surfboard carriers. As well as low-profile or standard-height cross bars and roof racks, when adding luggage carriers should the boot space come up short. All racks are designed with lightweight aluminium, supplied with compatible mounting hardware, have been real-world tested to ensure safety and regulatory compliance and are designed with durability and easy installation in mind.
A major benefit it that they also undercut rival aftermarket options for price, and ensure no fitment issues. All listed products come with limited time warranties, won’t void vehicle warranties or insurance claims and come backed with Toyota’s unrivalled quality.
