The highly anticipated Crossover from Toyota, the all-new 2013 RAV4 crossover SUV has been launched at the L.A Auto Show, Toyota’s fourth-generation RAV4, the world’s original crossover sport utility vehicle, arrives early next year.
The all new Crossover houses Toyota’s 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 176 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 172 ft. lbs. of torque at 4,100 rpm. The previous four-speed automatic has been replaced by a six-speed transmission with Sequential Shift, and so first and second gear ratios will be optimized for around-town performance, and to keep engine revs lower at highway speeds and enhance fuel mileage, fifth and sixth gears will be overdrives. The Crossover gets EPA ratings at 24 mpg city/31 highway, while all-wheel-drive models are EPA-estimated at 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway. And a new Eco mode has been designed to promote more efficient highway drivings. The Crossover also features a Toyota first, Dynamic Torque Control, a system that automatically shifts from front-wheel drive (FWD) to AWD when accelerating or when sensors detect wheel slippage. Dynamic Torque Control has three different drive modes: Auto, Lock and Sport. RAV4 has a MacPherson strut front suspension, double-wishbone rear suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. The LE will ride on 17-inch steel wheels, XLE will feature 17-inch alloys, and Limited edition will be equipped with 18-inch alloys.
On the outside the RAV4 has a MacPherson strut front suspension, double-wishbone rear suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. The LE will ride on 17-inch steel wheels, XLE will feature 17-inch alloys, and Limited edition will be equipped with 18-inch alloys. Going against the heritage, the RAV4 will switch from its side-hinged rear door to a convenient roof-hinged liftgate with a space-saver spare tire will be stored under the cargo floor. Standard on the Limited grade will be a one-touch power rear liftgate with driver selectable memory height settings. RAV4 engineers used several grades of high-strength steel to form key structural components in the roof, rocker sills, floor, engine compartment and door frames.
And as for the Interior it has recieved many premium features. The dashboard is driver-centric and asymmetrical, with primary and secondary controls all within easy reach. RAV4 comes standard with a manual tilt/telescope steering column, with the LE and XLE featuring a urethane steering wheel. The Limited edition will have a leather-wrapped steering wheel. All RAV4 steering wheels will have controls for audio, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio, and the Multi-Information Display (MID). The RAV4 LE driver’s seat is six-way adjustable, including seat height. XLE trim will have bucket seats with premium sports bolstering, it will also have premium fabric with French stitching on the seats and portions of the dash panels. the Limited edition will also feature the same seats, but will also come equipped with an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat with memory, plus heaters in the front seat bottoms and seatbacks with two temperature settings and driver power lumbar.
Privacy glass, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), cruise control, power side mirrors, power door locks and power windows are standard on all RAV4s. RAV4 XLE and Limited feature dualzone automatic climate control, integrated fog lights, power moonroof with sliding sunshade, and heated outside mirror with turn signal indicators. As a for the Entertainment, it features Display Audio with a 6.1-inch LCD touchscreen. XLE and Limited will offer an available GPS Navigation and Entune multimedia system with satellite radio and advanced voice recognition. The Limited grade will also offer an available JBL GreenEdge Premium Audio with 576-Watts of maximum power, 11 speakers, and GPS Navigation and Entune.
As a measure of safety the Premium Crossover features class-leading eight standard airbags, and like every toyota, it will feature Star Safety System, which includes Traction Control, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Brake Assist, an Anti-lock Braking System, and Smart Stop Technology.
More details will be posted soon, regarding the price and other comparisons, so stay tuned, and don’t forget to take a look at the pictures.
