2013 toyota Rav4 Limited

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

The all-new Toyota RAV4 sports an even more contemporary look compared to its predecessor and is recognisable as part of the brand-new Toyota household of cars, sharing a close resemblance with the recently introduced Corolla.

2013 Toyota Rav4 Limited

One of the most visible difference is the place of the spare wheel, which has actually been relocated from the back entrance to under the cargo flooring.

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

The front-wheel-drive models are powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 107kW of power as well as 187Nm of torque, while sipping 7.7 litres of basic unleaded each 100km when coupled to a six-speed manual. No other engine is supplied in the front-wheel-drive setup. Stepping up to a constantly variable transmission (CVT automatic) includes $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 bigger petroleum uses 132kW of power and 233Nm of torque while the diesel provides 110kW of power and also 340Nm of torque. The V6 model has actually been gone down as well as no hybrids are offered.

Both are readily available with either a six-speed manual or a typical six-speed automatic (not CVT). Regardless of being AWD and the heaviest of the whole lot-- the diesel variations-- are the most gas reliable, with manual designs utilizing simply 5.6 L/100km as well as the automatic not also much behind at 6.5 L/100km. The AWD petroleum is the least effective in the variety, melting 8.6 L/100km for the handbook as well as 0.1 L/100km a lot more for the auto.

Toyota has included a Sporting activity mode (on all models except the manual 2WD variants) which the business declares aids enhance handling and also provde an extra appealing drive. When in Sport mode the RAV4's guiding system reduces power-steering assistance to provide extra steering feeling, while likewise developing throttle action, and also adapts the control reasoning for the automated and CVT transmissions to permit more responsive gearshifts.

The AWD system has additionally been updated, currently making use of a Dynamic Torque Control system that changes torque circulation in between the front and back wheels, utilizing an electromagnetic coupling in the rear differential real estate.

Although no safety results have been launched yet, it's virtually ensured the Toyota RAV4 will certainly achieve the maximum luxury security rating, thanks to its high-quality building and construction in addition to seven airbags, security and also traction control as well as anti-skid stopping systems.

Conventional attributes throughout the array include a tilt- and telescopic-adjustable steering column, cruise ship control, projector-style headlamps, Bluetooth-enabled CD player, 6 speakers, 60:40 split-fold rear seats, back looter and also roofing system rails. Regardless of the safety and security advantages, the base design GX versions lose out on a turning around electronic camera as common equipment.

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

The top-of-the-range Cruiser versions add satellite navigation, blind-spot monitor (detects lorries in the vehicle driver's blind spot and also reveals a warning on the side mirror), power-operated luggage door, HID headlamps, powered driver's seat as well as a sunroof.

Luggage room measures 577 litres with a short-term spare wheel aboard or 506 litres with an optional full-size spare ($300). All designs are covered by Toyota's capped-price servicing program, which implies you'll pay no greater than $170 each service for the initial six solutions (10,000 km or six-month intervals).

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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