Intended to appeal to fleet drivers thanks to both its equipment features and the model’s quality and reliability, the new trim builds on the Active grade specification with the addition of the latest development of Toyota’s Touch 2 with Go touchscreen-controlled multimedia, connectivity and navigation system. This includes DAB digital radio, Bluetooth, a rear-view camera and access to on-line information and entertainment services, via Toyota’s customer portal.

Comfort features include cruise control and dual-zone climate control whilst automatic headlights and windscreen wipers are also provided, together with an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

Design additions include a chrome trim on the front bumper and a smart black Beaumont fabric for the seats.

The features are all in addition to the Active grade specification, including 17-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, front fog lamps, power-adjustable door mirrors and a four-speaker audio system with USB and Aux-in connections.

The trim is available with just one engine – the 2.0-litre D-4D diesel unit, with six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Official combined cycle fuel consumption at 57.6mpg with 127g/km CO2 emissions. The Business Edition also secures the lowest insurance group rating in the RAV4 line-up at 25E.

The RAV4 Business Edition is on sale now, price £23,995 on the road – just £1,500 more than the entry-level Active model.

Elsewhere in the range, enhancements for 2015 include a new chrome finish for the RAV4 Active’s five-spoke 17-inch alloys and new silver front and rear under-runs for the Invincible model. In addition, these come finished in Pearl White where Pearl White body colour is specified).

New RAV4 owners also now have access to additional equipment options, including heated, leather front seats (Active, Business Edition and Invincible) and Toyota Touch 2 with Go Plus, which adds extra functionality, voice command recognition and thee years of free map updates. The colour choices include a new Deep Titanium metallic.