Hardcore heroes! Toyota reveals three new RAV4 variants, from Sporty to Off-road and Adventure

Toyota has revealed three RAV4 concepts it will display at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon this week.

The three concepts are based on the existing generation of Toyota RAV4, and although details are yet to be announced, it seems the three concepts are focused on three different approaches to the model.

Developed by Toyota Industries, the brand’s industrial manufacturing arm and segment of the company in charge of actually building the RAV4 in its Nagakusa Plant, the three custom concepts are called ‘Adventure’, ‘Off-road’, and ‘Sporty’.

All three are also labelled as PHEVs, a version of the RAV4 not currently on sale in Australia.

While the Adventure doesn’t appear to have a lot of clear differences compared to standard RAV4, its Off-road and Sporty siblings are visually modified enough to convey clear intent - as suggested by their names.

The RAV4 Off-road Concept features a series of aftermarket parts such as a roof rack, fuel-can holder mounted to the C-pillar, and more rugged plastic trim in places like the side skirts.

The Sporty Concept instead features low-profile tyres on its larger, lighter-looking wheels, and has customised bodywork that gives its face a more aggressive look that almost leans into Lexus territory.

While more specific details might reveal more about the custom nature of the Adventure, which could feature a more modified interior, Toyota has held off confirming more information until the vehicles debut on January 13th at the Auto Salon.

If the three vehicles are all unmodified in terms of their drivetrain, then the standard PHEV produces 225kW thanks to a hybrid-assisted 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, driving power to all four wheels with electric motors on each axle.

It boasts a 67-kilometre electric driving range based on US testing, and is able to hit 100km/h in just 5.7 seconds, according to US documentation.