Toyota RAV4 gets smart flip-armrest tray from Toyoda Gosei
Toyoda Gosei adds a two-sided center armrest-tray to the Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4 gets smart flip-armrest tray from Toyoda Gosei
Discover how Toyoda Gosei’s removable center console lid turns the Toyota RAV4 armrest into a flat tray—simple, practical ergonomics that boost everyday comfort.
2025-12-25T09:20:16+03:00
2025-12-25T09:20:16+03:00
2025-12-25T09:20:16+03:00
Toyoda Gosei has given the new Toyota RAV4 a quietly clever touch—the kind of idea that makes you wonder why nobody tried it sooner. The center armrest flips to double as a small tray, working either as a classic rest for your elbow or as a flat surface. The mechanics are intentionally simple: the center console lid is removable and can be turned over to use the other side. The result is two use cases in one cabin element without added complexity or extra mechanisms.For Toyoda Gosei, it’s a natural evolution of its console-box know-how. The company has long offered lids that open from either side, and now it has added a truly two-sided function to better fit different habits inside the car.On long trips, a soft armrest can matter most; around town, a level surface for small items, coffee, documents, or gadgets often proves more useful. It’s these small touches that shape a sense of thoughtfulness—especially in a family crossover, where the cabin serves daily life rather than showroom scenarios. Quiet, practical ergonomics tend to make the difference.This update also reflects a wider market shift: manufacturers are improving convenience not only with screens and assistants, but with physical solutions that raise functionality without increasing the cost of ownership. Toyoda Gosei says it will keep developing the cockpit environment—the elements around the driver and passengers that make every trip easier and more comfortable.
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2025
Michael Powers
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Toyoda Gosei adds a two-sided center armrest-tray to the Toyota RAV4
Discover how Toyoda Gosei’s removable center console lid turns the Toyota RAV4 armrest into a flat tray—simple, practical ergonomics that boost everyday comfort.
Michael Powers, Editor
Toyoda Gosei has given the new Toyota RAV4 a quietly clever touch—the kind of idea that makes you wonder why nobody tried it sooner. The center armrest flips to double as a small tray, working either as a classic rest for your elbow or as a flat surface. The mechanics are intentionally simple: the center console lid is removable and can be turned over to use the other side. The result is two use cases in one cabin element without added complexity or extra mechanisms.
For Toyoda Gosei, it’s a natural evolution of its console-box know-how. The company has long offered lids that open from either side, and now it has added a truly two-sided function to better fit different habits inside the car.
On long trips, a soft armrest can matter most; around town, a level surface for small items, coffee, documents, or gadgets often proves more useful. It’s these small touches that shape a sense of thoughtfulness—especially in a family crossover, where the cabin serves daily life rather than showroom scenarios. Quiet, practical ergonomics tend to make the difference.
This update also reflects a wider market shift: manufacturers are improving convenience not only with screens and assistants, but with physical solutions that raise functionality without increasing the cost of ownership. Toyoda Gosei says it will keep developing the cockpit environment—the elements around the driver and passengers that make every trip easier and more comfortable.
