One
of the biggest Japanese car manufacturer, Toyota, in 2011, has launched its
latest type of luxury SUV, Toyota RAV4. The RAV4 had its first debut in 1995
and It was one of the very first best-selling SUVs in the U.S. Over the last
fifteen years, Toyota’s RAV4 has chiseled a well-deserved reputation as an
affordable and reliable midsize SUV that’s proved especially popular with young
adults and families. The name of RAV4 stands for Recreational Active Vehicle
with 4 Wheel-Drive. The Toyota RAV4 is a seven-seated SUV and cargo capacity
comparable to mid-size SUVs in a compact package.
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Toyota RAV4 Interior
On
the inside, you will directly feel the comfort and practicality that RAV4
offers. It’s more spacious and ampler than the current Honda CR-V and fit and
finish are still above much of the competition, including the Chevy Equinox and
GMC Terrain. Thanks to the Optitron gauges, the dashboard is legible and easy
to use, the control stalks solid and easy to operate, plus all the center stack
controls are large, functional and fall readily to hand. The well-known quality
of the Toyota RAV4′s interior is successfully increased by the improvement of
new leather/Alcantara seat upholstery. The backseats recline and can slide fore
and aft to optimize the space of passengers or cargo capacity. The RAV4 has a
unique improvement in the passenger cabin; there is an optional third-row that
can enlarge the passenger capacity from five to seven passengers. Though this
seat is meant only for children, it is at least reasonably sturdy and spacious.
The RAV4 also features a cruise control and a standard AM/FM/CD six-speaker
audio with MP3/WMA (DVD navigation and a JBL six-disc CD changer with nine
speakers is optional) and a mini-plug jack.
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Toyota RAV4 Exterior
The
latest generation of RAV4 offers an all-new styling, more elegant front design
which combines stylish, urban-chic aesthetics with the image of durability
expected from a vehicle with its class-leading four-wheel drive. The RAV4 looks
like other Toyota models that features an aerodynamic body profile which is
strategically relieved by sharp character lines. A new horizontally redisigned
radiator grille shapes identifies the Toyota RAV4 as the newest improvement to
the Toyota family. It is equipped by new headlights, incorporating
projector-type low beam lamps, which are integrated into a new bonnet and front
wing design which emphasis the car’s wide track and dynamic posture. The front
fender’s headlights are compact and focused. The Toyota RAV4 implies the
combination of space-efficient packaging. In the rear, flanked by illuminating,
high-visibility Light Emitting Diodes (LED) lamp clusters, the side hung back
door is deeply indented into the rear bumper, providing a practical, flat and
level access step to the interior loadspace. The back door features an integral
roof spoiler which houses the high-mounted, LED stop light.
Dimensions
:
• Length : 181.9-in
• Width : 71.5-in
• Height : 66.3-in
• Curb weight : 3360 lbs
• Wheels and tires : 16-in of wheels and P215/70R16 of tires
• Fuel-tank capacity : 15.9 gallons
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Toyota RAV4 Engine
The
2011 Toyota RAV4 is powered by a standard 2.5-liter inline-4 engine that
delivers 179 hp at 6000 rpm and 172 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. The engine is
paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy for this 2011
RAV4 with front-wheel drive is 22 mpg city/28 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined.
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Toyota RAV4 Price
So
when you’re in the middle of SUV’s searching which features a large space cabin
and the smoothness of handling, The RAV4 might be a best deal for you. The
Toyota RAV4 is enjoyable to drive and packaged well. Three rows of seating are
available. The 2011 Toyota RAV4 costs about $ 25.000.
