# The sixth-generation RAV4 SUV will be 'unrated' by ANCAP at launch.

*robotics · news · 2026-04-16 · 7NEWS Australia*

## Key points

- The 2026 Toyota RAV4 will launch in Australia unrated by ANCAP under new safety protocols.
- A product update in the second half of 2026 will upgrade safety systems to achieve a five-star ANCAP rating.
- The initial RAV4 batch will not be retrofitted with later safety feature enhancements.
- No structural changes at a factory level are required for the upcoming safety upgrades.

**Companies:** Toyota
**Countries:** Australia, Japan

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