Featured With the Gen 6 RAV4, Toyota modernizes its obsolete multimedia system at last

Toyota is finally saying bye to its obsolete multimedia system, which is perhaps the biggest complaint about its vehicles. The Gen 6 RAV4 to go on sale in about a month will use an entirely redeveloped multimedia system based on their new Arene software platform. It is their first shot at building a fully software-defined vehicle (SDV) in the next few years. They had been behind some other companies like Tesla in this regard.

Among the improvements:

• Much faster, smoother, and more intuitive interface using a powerful processor
• Quick-access controls as in smartphones
• 5G connectivity through AT&T
• Customizable displays
• High screen resolution
• Built-in front, rear, and side dashcams—no more bulky accessory dashcams needed
• Full navigation info displayed on the multi-info display behind the steering wheel
• All ADAS features controllable through the multimedia screen
• Much improved voice control
• Over-the-air (OTA) updates through the Arene software platform
• Still built on open-source Linux software
• Sirius XM with 360L and Spotify streaming
• TSS 4.0 also built on the Arene software platform with OTA updates

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 debuts new infotainment system with impressive features

The latest evolution of Toyota’s multimedia coming to a screen near you—Toyota USA newsroom