2013 toyota Rav4 Limited

The fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 has launched in Australia with a starting price of $28,490, a $500 decrease over the outward bound design - 2013 Toyota Rav4 Limited.

The all-new Toyota RAV4 sports a far more modern appearance compared to its precursor as well as is recognisable as part of the brand-new Toyota family members of automobiles, sharing a close resemblance with the lately launched Corolla.

2013 Toyota Rav4 Limited

The most recognizable distinction is the place of the spare wheel, which has been relocated from the back door to under the cargo floor.

There are 16 versions in the 2013 Toyota RAV4 line-up, 3 more than before, thanks largely to the incorporation-- for the very first time ever-- of a turbo-diesel engine, which will undoubtedly aid Toyota's second very popular SUV counter solid resistance.

The front-wheel-drive designs are powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 107kW of power and 187Nm of torque, while drinking 7.7 litres of basic unleaded per 100km when coupled to a six-speed manual. Nothing else engine is offered in the front-wheel-drive configuration. Stepping up to a continually variable transmission (CVT automatic) adds $2500, which makes use of an added 0.2 L/100km.

Going up to the AWD RAV4 range, the Toyota SUV is supplied with either a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine or a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel. The larger petrol supplies 132kW of power and 233Nm of torque while the diesel offers 110kW of power as well as 340Nm of torque. The V6 model has been gone down as well as no crossbreeds are offered.

Both are offered with either a six-speed handbook or a standard six-speed automated (not CVT). Despite being AWD and also the heaviest of the whole lot-- the diesel versions-- are the most gas reliable, with manual versions making use of just 5.6 L/100km and also the automatic not as well far behind at 6.5 L/100km. The AWD gas is the least effective in the variety, burning 8.6 L/100km for the manual and also 0.1 L/100km extra for the car.

Toyota has included a Sporting activity mode (on all designs other than the hands-on 2WD variations) which the company declares aids improve managing and also provde an extra interesting drive. When in Sport setting the RAV4's steering system reduces power-steering help to offer much more steering feeling, while additionally developing throttle feedback, and adapts the control reasoning for the automatic and CVT transmissions to allow for more responsive gearshifts.

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

Although no safety results have actually been released yet, it's almost assured the Toyota RAV4 will attain the maximum luxury safety score, thanks to its high-grade construction along with 7 airbags, security as well as traction control and anti-skid braking systems.

Standard functions throughout the range include a tilt- as well as telescopic-adjustable steering column, cruise control, projector-style headlamps, Bluetooth-enabled CD player, six speakers, 60:40 split-fold rear seats, back looter and roofing system rails. Regardless of the safety and security benefits, the base model GX variations miss out on a reversing camera as standard equipment.

The mid-spec Toyota RAV4 GXL gains over the GX 17-inch alloy wheels, reversing video camera, upgraded stereo as well as seats, dual-zone climate control, rain-sensing wipers, power-retractable exterior mirrors, keyless wise entrance and also push-button ignition.

The top-of-the-range Cruiser variations add satellite navigating, blind-spot monitor (discovers vehicles in the driver's blind spot and shows a warning on the side mirror), power-operated travel luggage door, HID headlamps, powered motorist's seat as well as a sunroof.

Baggage space actions 577 litres with a short-lived spare wheel aboard or 506 litres with an optional full-size extra ($300). All models are covered by Toyota's capped-price maintenance program, which implies you'll pay no more than $170 each solution for the very first 6 solutions (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

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