Toyota Rav4 2013 for Sale

The fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 has actually released in Australia with a beginning price of $28,490, a $500 reduction over the outgoing model - Toyota Rav4 2013 For Sale.

The brand new Toyota RAV4 sporting activities a much more modern look than its predecessor and is recognisable as part of the brand-new Toyota family members of cars and trucks, sharing a close similarity with the lately launched Corolla.

Toyota Rav4 2013 For Sale

The most obvious difference is the location of the spare wheel, which has actually been moved from the back entrance to under the freight floor.

There are 16 variants in the 2013 Toyota RAV4 line-up, 3 greater than before, many thanks mainly to the addition-- for the very first time ever-- of a turbo-diesel engine, which will unquestionably help Toyota's 2nd very successful SUV counter solid opposition.

The front-wheel-drive models are powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that generates 107kW of power as well as 187Nm of torque, while sipping 7.7 litres of common unleaded per 100km when combined to a six-speed guidebook. Nothing else engine is used in the front-wheel-drive configuration. Stepping up to a constantly variable transmission (CVT automatic) adds $2500, which utilizes an additional 0.2 L/100km.

Moving up to the AWD RAV4 array, the Toyota SUV is provided with either a 2.5-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine or a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel. The larger petroleum uses 132kW of power and 233Nm of torque while the diesel offers 110kW of power and 340Nm of torque. The V6 design has actually been dropped as well as no hybrids are available.

Both are available with either a six-speed guidebook or a standard six-speed automated (not CVT). Despite being AWD as well as the heaviest of the great deal-- the diesel variants-- are the most fuel efficient, with manual designs utilizing simply 5.6 L/100km and the automated not as well far behind at 6.5 L/100km. The AWD fuel is the least reliable in the variety, burning 8.6 L/100km for the manual as well as 0.1 L/100km much more for the automobile.

Toyota has actually included a Sporting activity setting (on all versions other than the hands-on 2WD variants) which the company asserts aids boost managing and also provde a more interesting drive. When in Sport setting the RAV4's steering system lowers power-steering help to give a lot more guiding feeling, while additionally honing throttle reaction, and also adjusts the control logic for the automated as well as CVT transmissions to allow for even more receptive gearshifts.

The AWD system has likewise been updated, currently utilizing a Dynamic Torque Control system that modifies torque circulation between the front as well as back wheels, making use of an electro-magnetic combining in the rear differential housing.

Although no security results have actually been launched yet, it's nearly guaranteed the Toyota RAV4 will accomplish the maximum five-star safety ranking, thanks to its premium building as well as 7 air bags, security and also grip control and also anti-skid stopping systems.

Basic attributes throughout the variety consist of a tilt- and also telescopic-adjustable guiding column, cruise control, projector-style headlamps, Bluetooth-enabled CD player, six speakers, 60:40 split-fold rear seats, back looter as well as roof rails. Regardless of the security benefits, the base version GX versions lose out on a turning around electronic camera as standard equipment.

The mid-spec Toyota RAV4 GXL gains over the GX 17-inch alloy wheels, reversing camera, updated audio system and also seats, dual-zone environment control, rain-sensing wipers, power-retractable outside mirrors, keyless wise access as well as push-button ignition.

The top-of-the-range Cruiser versions include satellite navigating, blind-spot screen (discovers vehicles in the chauffeur's blind spot and also reveals a warning on the side mirror), power-operated travel luggage door, HID headlamps, powered driver's seat and also a sunroof.

Luggage area procedures 577 litres with a short-lived spare wheel aboard or 506 litres with an optional full-size spare ($300). All designs are covered by Toyota's capped-price maintenance program, which suggests you'll pay no greater than $170 per service for the initial 6 services (10,000 km or six-month periods).

2013 Toyota RAV4 manufacturer’s list prices:

2WD petrol – GX manual $28,490 – GXL manual $32,490
AWD petrol – GX manual $31,990 – GXL manual $35,490 – Cruiser manual $42,990
AWD diesel – GX manual $35,490 – GXL manual $38,990 – Cruiser manual $46,490

Tweet