Toyota Rav4 for Sale by Owner

The fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 has released in Australia with a beginning price of $28,490, a $500 reduction over the outward bound design - Toyota Rav4 For Sale By Owner.

The brand new Toyota RAV4 sports a far more contemporary look than its predecessor and is recognisable as part of the new Toyota family members of automobiles, sharing a close similarity with the lately launched Corolla.

Toyota Rav4 For Sale By Owner

The most visible distinction is the place of the extra wheel, which has been relocated from the back entrance to under the freight floor.

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

The front-wheel-drive designs are powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that creates 107kW of power and 187Nm of torque, while drinking 7.7 litres of typical unleaded each 100km when paired to a six-speed manual. No other engine is offered in the front-wheel-drive setup. Stepping up to a continually variable transmission (CVT automatic) includes $2500, which uses an added 0.2 L/100km.

Going up to the AWD RAV4 array, the Toyota SUV is used with either a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petroleum engine or a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel. The larger petrol uses 132kW of power as well as 233Nm of torque while the diesel uses 110kW of power and 340Nm of torque. The V6 model has been gone down and also no hybrids are available.

Both are available with either a six-speed guidebook or a conventional six-speed automated (not CVT). Regardless of being AWD and the heaviest of the lot-- the diesel variants-- are the most gas effective, with hand-operated designs making use of simply 5.6 L/100km and the automatic not as well far behind at 6.5 L/100km. The AWD gas is the least efficient in the range, shedding 8.6 L/100km for the manual and 0.1 L/100km a lot more for the vehicle.

Toyota has consisted of a Sporting activity mode (on all models other than the manual 2WD variations) which the business asserts aids improve managing and provde a much more interesting drive. When in Sport setting the RAV4's steering system lowers power-steering help to give a lot more guiding feel, while additionally developing throttle reaction, and adapts the control logic for the automated and also CVT transmissions to allow for even more responsive gearshifts.

The AWD system has likewise been updated, currently taking advantage of a Dynamic Torque Control system that modifies torque distribution in between the front as well as rear wheels, using an electro-magnetic coupling in the rear differential housing.

Although no security outcomes have actually been released yet, it's almost ensured the Toyota RAV4 will achieve the maximum five-star safety and security score, thanks to its high-quality building in addition to seven air bags, stability and also traction control and anti-skid stopping systems.

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

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

The top-of-the-range Cruiser variations add satellite navigation, blind-spot display (detects cars in the driver's blind spot as well as shows a caution on the side mirror), power-operated baggage door, HID headlamps, powered chauffeur's seat and also a sunroof.

Luggage area actions 577 litres with a short-term extra wheel on board or 506 litres with an optional full-size spare ($300). All versions are covered by Toyota's capped-price maintenance program, which means you'll pay no greater than $170 per solution for the initial six 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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