2016 toyota Rav4
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Friday, March 16, 2018
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2016 Toyota Rav4
The updates especially improve value of the front runner Toyota RAV4 Cruiser variations.
The late-year RAV4 revision implies sector top-seller Toyota has updated an astonishing 13 designs in 2015. Thus, it has released, changed or restored vehicles representing three-quarters of its sales volume.
2016 Toyota Rav4
So exactly what's new on the 2016 Toyota RAV4?
Exterior modifications consist of a bolder-looking front end including a larger lower grille as well as slimline LED projector headlights, plus modified LED daytime running lights.
Restyled front and also rear bumpers add 35mm to the RAV4's overall length while new wheel arch mouldings and rocker panels develop the sides as well as add to a much more flowing profile.
New wheel layouts for the mid-range GXL and high-grade Cruiser and a common shark fin antenna likewise showcase. The GXL goes up from a 17-inch alloy to an 18-inch black alloy.
There are likewise three brand-new colours: Deep Red mica metal (changing Wildfire), Hazel as well as Blue Gem.
Inside, the RAV4's cabin is said to be quieter thanks to expanded insulation insurance coverage as well as density.
There is brand-new matt black trim with contrasting silver accents. The centre console has been redesigned so the front mug owner could fit mugs with handles. A 12-volt accessory outlet in the second row (along with two in the front) and also a sunglasses-holder have actually additionally been added.
The GXL and Cruiser gain a new two-dial instrument collection with a 4.2-inch colour TFT screen. The GXL is currently fitted with an electrochromatic rear-view mirror, while the RAV4 Cruiser's inside, including its 'leather-accented' seats, can be defined in black, tan or off-white depending on the outside colour.
Toyota asserts the flight comfort and chauffeur participation have been enhanced with procedures consisting of "a more inflexible back body covering that adds to higher driving stability as well as boosted ride top quality".
Shock absorbers as well as coil springtimes have actually been modified to give a "flatter, more comfortable trip and also to enhance straight-line security". It deserves keeping in mind that we have criticised the RAV's trip top quality in the past compared to opponents.
There's some new security tech featured as well. Requirement on the now much better-value Cruiser and optional on the GXL (for $2500) is a pack including a pre-collision system with ahead accident warning as well as independent emergency brakes, lane departure alert, automated high beam and also radar cruise ship control.
There's likewise a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert and also front car park sensing units. Trailer persuade control additionally includes, though braked trailer capacity stays meagre (1500kg for the petrol as well as 1200kg for the diesel).
In spite of all this things being included in the Cruiser, the fuel variation is really $500 less costly than before.
Engines are unchanged, though the diesel variation now comes with a NOx-saving particulate filter. The base 2.0-litre front-drive models have 107kW/187Nm at hand and also usage either a six-speed manual or CVT.
The mid-level 2.5-litre with AWD has 132kW/233Nm and also is six-speed-auto only, while the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel has 110kW/340Nm and obtains the alternative of six-speed auto or manual transmissions.
Prices for automatic gas models have been held or decreased despite the renovations while hands-on variations have edged up $500. Prices for the turbo-diesel versions have actually increased in between $1000 as well as $2000.
We touched on Toyota's impressive year of updates previously. Over the past 12 months we have seen a substantial Camry redesign, a brand new HiLux, and also an upgraded Corolla hatch.
Toyota likewise released the Fortuner and also upgraded the Prado and also 200 Series LandCruiser, as well as the Aurion, Prius C, Prius V, HiAce bus and van, as well as the Rollercoaster bus.
These updates cover cars with consolidated sales of about 150,000 units YTD-- about 15 per cent of the overall Australian automobile market.
The RAV4 this year accounts for 16,805 of Toyota's sales, making it the firm's fourth most preferred imitate the Corolla, Camry as well as HiLux. It rests 2nd in the medium SUV segment behind the Mazda CX-5 (23,219) and just ahead of the Nissan X-Trail (16,737).
2016 Toyota RAV4 prices (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)