While technically not the first crossover ever made, the Toyota RAV4 played an important role in popularizing this kind of vehicle. Its first two iterations were really desirable. The first-generation model was cute but capable, while the second was equally good yet looked more mature.

But since then, the RAV4 has seemed to lose its mojo. Yes, the next few versions were still sales hits, but didn’t have the presence and the charm that the earlier ones had possessed.

To be fair, the fifth-generation doesn’t look too shabby, and it has a long list of standard features. But at eight years old—and with tons of newer, loaded, and capable competitors—this RAV4 starts to show its age.

Thankfully, after some teasing, the Aichi-based automaker has taken the wraps off the much-awaited sixth-generation RAV4. And it is ready to slug it out against the competition.

Toyota came up with three ‘styles’ of the crossover. And while it shares most of the exterior and the interior design and bits, each version has its own identity.

The Core is the purest form of the model’s sixth iteration. While the design is all-new, it still has familiar styling cues inspired by other Toyotas.

The Adventure is at home off the road. And finally, the GR Sport is the performance-oriented model.

The interior has different color motifs, depending on the style you’re getting. But other than some minute differences, it is modern-looking yet very minimalistic, and we believe that it is one of the best in its segment.

But the changes aren’t skin-deep. Based on the style you’re picking, you have a choice between a hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions.

Though not much has been shared, Toyota claims that the HEV model offers more power thanks to improvements done to the transaxle, the power control unit, the batteries, and other drivetrain components. The plug-in hybrid version has a projected electric range of 150km—much better than the outgoing model’s 95km.

At the presentation for the global reveal, Toyota said that the crossover is capable of up to 1,530km of range when fully charged and with a full tank of fuel. It also has a towing capacity of almost 1,580kg.

The GR Sport isn’t just a prettified version. Its PHEV powertrain makes 320hp. The vehicle also comes with performance dampers, lightweight rims, and better rigidity.

And because the all-new RAV4 was developed using Toyota’s Arene platform, it is the first product in the brand’s push of developing software-defined vehicles. The crossover comes with the latest version of Toyota Safety Sense, capable of advanced learning to make it even safer.

While we wait for more information about the all-new RAV4 as it debuts in different markets around the globe, one thing’s for sure: This is not a vanilla crossover anymore, but a truly desirable one. The question is: Will all the good stuff make its way to the country when Toyota Motor Philippines launches it?