# Chinese Cars Got Cheap, So Toyota's Are Getting More Expensive | Carscoops

> - The all-new RAV4 is now positioned as a more premium proposition in South Africa. - Toyota acknowledges that Chinese brands have changed the entry-level market.

- **Source:** [Carscoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2026/08/toyota-rav4-china-pricing/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a73a9ca2b66e82d789ad1e6)
- **Published:** 2026-08-05
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #toyota #chinese #cars #carscoops #cheap #expensive #getting #account
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