- Chinese buyers can choose between gasoline and hybrid versions.
- One is GAC’s Wildlander, the other FAW’s RAV4 with a Woodland bodykit
- Both feature a 15.6-inch infotainment display and an 8.8-inch cluster.
Toyota has rolled out two localized versions of its top-selling SUV for China produced by its joint-venture partners: the RAV4, built by partner FAW, and the Wildlander, produced by GAC. Both have been tailored for the Chinese market with unique trim levels, powertrain choices, and pricing, making them slightly different, and far more affordable than their global counterpart.
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The GAC Toyota Wildlander mirrors the international RAV4’s cleaner look, featuring a body-colored honeycomb grille and hammerhead headlights. Meanwhile, the FAW-Toyota RAV4 takes a tougher stance with styling borrowed from the Woodland and Adventure trims, minus the roof rails.
Neither version offers a GR Sport variant, suggesting performance-hungry buyers in China will need to look elsewhere. For now, at least.
Both SUVs ride on either 18- or 20-inch alloy wheels, with slightly different bumpers creating a small variation in overall length. The Wildlander measures 4,600 mm (181.1 inches), while the RAV4 stretches to 4,620 mm (181.9 inches).
Inside, the biggest difference from the global models is the tech setup. A floating 15.6-inch touchscreen running China-specific software takes center stage, joined by an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster and an optional 26.4-inch head-up display.
By comparison, global versions, including the one sold in the States, make do with 10.5- or 12.9-inch screens and a larger 12.3-inch instrument cluster.
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GAC-Toyota has already released full specs and feature lists for the Wildlander, with FAW-Toyota expected to follow suit shortly with its RAV4 details.
Equipment highlights include a panoramic sunroof, semi-aniline leather seats with heating and ventilation, a multifunction armrest, dual-zone climate control, 64-color ambient lighting, facial recognition, voice command features, and a 749-liter (26.5 cubic feet) cargo area.
Both models ride on an updated version of Toyota’s TNGA-K architecture. The biggest departure from the global RAV4 lineup lies under the hood, where Chinese buyers still get a traditional, non-electrified option.
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Powertrain choices start with a familiar 2.0-liter gasoline engine producing 169 hp (171 PS). Two self-charging hybrids join the lineup: a 2.0-liter with 193 hp (196 PS) and a 2.5-liter E-Four all-wheel-drive version delivering 236 hp (239 PS). There’s no plug-in hybrid option yet, though that could change later.
What Will It Cost?
And that leads us to pricing. The GAC-Toyota Wildlander ranges from ¥169,800 to ¥230,800, equivalent to roughly $23,900–$32,500 at current exchange rates, depending on trim and powertrain.
For comparison, the hybrid-only RAV4 starts at $31,900 in the U.S. and AU$45,990 (about $30,000) in Australia. The updated RAV4 lineup hasn’t yet reached showrooms in Japan or Europe.
