Toyota Rav4 2016
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Alfian Adi Saputra
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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
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2016 Toyota Rav4
The updates especially improve value of the front runner Toyota RAV4 Cruiser versions.
The late-year RAV4 revision means industry top-seller Toyota has actually upgraded an incredible 13 designs in 2015. Therefore, it has actually introduced, changed or restored cars standing for three-quarters of its sales quantity.
Toyota Rav4 2016
So what's brand-new on the 2016 Toyota RAV4?
Exterior modifications include a bolder-looking front end including a larger lower grille and slimline LED projector fronts lights, plus modified LED daytime running lights.
Changed front as well as back bumpers include 35mm to the RAV4's overall size while new wheel arch mouldings and rocker panels sharpen the sides and contribute to a much more running account.
New wheel designs for the mid-range GXL and also top-quality Cruiser and also a typical shark fin antenna likewise feature. The GXL goes up from a 17-inch alloy to an 18-inch black alloy.
There are also three brand-new colours: Crimson mica metallic (replacing Wildfire), Hazel and also Blue Treasure.
Inside, the RAV4's cabin is claimed to be quieter thanks to increased insulation coverage and also thickness.
There is new matt black trim with contrasting silver accents. The centre console has actually been upgraded so the front cup owner can accommodate mugs with deals with. A 12-volt accessory socket in the second row (in addition to two in the front) and also a sunglasses-holder have actually also been included.
The GXL as well as Cruiser gain a new two-dial tool collection with a 4.2-inch colour TFT display. The GXL is currently fitted with an electrochromatic rear-view mirror, while the RAV4 Cruiser's interior, including its 'leather-accented' seats, can be defined in black, tan or off-white depending on the exterior colour.
Toyota claims the flight convenience and motorist participation have actually been enhanced with procedures consisting of "a much more inflexible back body covering that adds to greater driving stability as well as improved flight top quality".
Shock absorbers as well as coil springtimes have actually been revised to provide a "flatter, even more comfortable trip as well as to enhance straight-line security". It deserves noting that we have actually criticised the RAV's flight quality in the past compared to competitors.
There's some new security tech included also. Standard on the now much better-value Cruiser and also optional on the GXL (for $2500) is a pack showcasing a pre-collision system with onward accident caution and independent emergency brakes, lane separation alert, automatic high light beam as well as radar cruise ship control.
There's likewise a blind-spot display with rear cross-traffic sharp and also front car park sensors. Trailer sway control additionally includes, though stopped trailer capability stays meagre (1500kg for the petroleum as well as 1200kg for the diesel).
Despite all this stuff being contributed to the Cruiser, the petrol version is actually $500 less costly compared to in the past.
Engines are the same, though the diesel variation now has a NOx-saving particulate filter. The base 2.0-litre front-drive models have 107kW/187Nm on tap as well as use either a six-speed handbook or CVT.
The mid-level 2.5-litre with AWD has 132kW/233Nm and is six-speed-auto only, while the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel has 110kW/340Nm and obtains the choice of six-speed automobile or hands-on transmissions.
Rates for automatic petroleum designs have actually been held or lowered regardless of the improvements while hand-operated variations have edged up $500. Costs for the turbo-diesel variations have increased between $1000 as well as $2000.
We discussed Toyota's epic year of updates earlier. Over the past YEAR we have actually seen a big Camry redesign, a brand new HiLux, as well as an upgraded Corolla hatch.
Toyota additionally launched the Fortuner and updated the Prado and 200 Collection LandCruiser, as well as the Aurion, Prius C, Prius V, HiAce bus and also van, and the Coaster bus.
These updates cover cars with mixed sales of regarding 150,000 units YTD-- regarding 15 per cent of the complete Australian car market.
The RAV4 this year represents 16,805 of Toyota's sales, making it the business's 4th most popular model after the Corolla, Camry and HiLux. It sits second in the tool SUV sector behind the Mazda CX-5 (23,219) and also simply ahead of the Nissan X-Trail (16,737).
2016 Toyota RAV4 pricing (plus on-road prices):
2WD 2.0 petrol
GX manual — $27,990 (+$500)
GX auto — $29,990
GXL manual — $31,990 (+$500)
GLX auto — $33,990
AWD 2.5 petrol
GX auto — $32,990
GXL auto — $36,990
Cruiser auto — $44,490 (-$500)
Diesel 2.2 diesel
GX manual — $35,990 (+$2000)
GX auto — $37,990 (+$1500)
GXL manual — $39,990 (+$2000)
GXL auto — $41,990 (+$1500)
Cruiser auto — $49,490 (+$1000)