The Aerostyle bull bar makes the mainstream SUV look like a road train ready for the Australian outback
- Outfitted TUFF Australia offers heavy bull bars for the Toyota RAV4.
- Options range from subtle nudge bars to massive road-train armor.
- The assemblies preserve factory safety tech, airbags, and warranty.
The Toyota RAV4 was the world’s best-selling automobile last year, and is known for combining SUV practicality with the efficiency of a hybrid powertrain. While the vast majority of owners use it for daily commute, school runs and weekend trips, there is a place in the world with slightly different requirements. We’re talking about the Australian outback, where wildlife encounters on rural roads pose a hazard to drivers of trucks and passenger vehicles.
Off-road outfitter TUFF Australia has a pretty straightforward solution for protecting the bumper, hood, lights, and cooling systems of the popular SUV in the case of a kangaroo accident. The company offers a range of heavy-duty bull bars, giving the RAV4 (and other models) the rugged aesthetic of an outback road train.
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The most striking option is the TUFF Alloy Aerostyle bull bar, sending serious Mad Max vibes. Metal covers a large chunk of the front bumper, combined with a tubular section around the headlights and grille.
The bar can be finished in the pictured black ripple powder coating, but is also available in a shiny polished alloy, antique silver, or custom color-matching for a more cohesive appearance. Still, whatever option you choose, your RAV4 will definitely stand out from the rest of the pack.
TUFF Australia
The bull bar assembly doesn’t void the warranty and is compatible with the vehicle’s safety systems including the factory ADAS sensors and the airbags. It also incorporates mounting points for LED spotlights, winches, and UHF radio antennas for those who roam the outback more often than usual.
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According to TUFF, the Aerostyle Bullbar is designed for the GX and GXL trim levels of the latest RAV4 generation. However, the company offers similar bull bars for its predecessors, going back to 2005. Of course, the outfitter has more discreet options like a smaller alloy nudge bar for the front bumper, although this won’t offer the same level of protection.
In Australia, bull bars are so popular with midsize trucks that most automakers offer them as part of their accessory catalogue. Sometimes they even come standard on certain trims such as the Toyota Hilux Rugged X or the Ford Ranger Super Duty Farm Pack. However, aftermarket specialists often go beyond the basic stuff with tubular frames for the fenders, lift kits and more.
