Toyota Rav4 2016
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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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2016 Toyota Rav4
The updates especially boost worth of the front runner Toyota RAV4 Cruiser versions.
The late-year RAV4 modification means industry top-seller Toyota has actually upgraded an astonishing 13 models in 2015. Therefore, it has introduced, replaced or restored vehicles representing three-quarters of its sales volume.
Toyota Rav4 2016
So just what's brand-new on the 2016 Toyota RAV4?
Exterior modifications consist of a bolder-looking front end consisting of a bigger lower grille and also slimline LED projector headlights, plus changed LED daytime running lights.
Changed front and rear bumpers add 35mm to the RAV4's overall length while brand-new wheel arch mouldings and rocker panels hone the sides as well as add to an extra running account.
New wheel styles for the mid-range GXL and also top-quality Cruiser and a basic shark fin antenna likewise include. The GXL goes up from a 17-inch alloy to an 18-inch black alloy.
There are additionally 3 new colours: Deep Red mica metallic (replacing Wildfire), Hazel and also Blue Gem.
Inside, the RAV4's cabin is said to be quieter thanks to broadened insulation insurance coverage as well as thickness.
There is new matt black trim with contrasting silver accents. The centre console has actually been revamped so the front mug owner can accommodate cups with deals with. A 12-volt accessory socket in the second row (in addition to two in the front) and a sunglasses-holder have actually additionally been added.
The GXL and also Cruiser gain a brand-new two-dial instrument collection with a 4.2-inch colour TFT display. 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 beige relying on the outside colour.
Toyota declares the ride comfort as well as motorist involvement have been boosted with actions including "a more rigid rear body covering that contributes to higher driving security and boosted ride high quality".
Shock absorbers and also coil springs have actually been revised to give a "flatter, even more comfortable trip and to improve straight-line stability". It's worth keeping in mind that we have criticised the RAV's ride high quality in the past compared to competitors.
There's some new safety technology showcased also. Criterion on the currently much better-value Cruiser as well as optional on the GXL (for $2500) is a pack featuring a pre-collision system with forward accident warning and self-governing emergency brakes, lane separation alert, automated high light beam and also radar cruise ship control.
There's likewise a blind-spot display with back cross-traffic alert as well as front car park sensing units. Trailer sway control additionally includes, though stopped trailer ability stays meagre (1500kg for the petrol and also 1200kg for the diesel).
Despite all this things being contributed to the Cruiser, the gas version is actually $500 less expensive compared to in the past.
Engines are unmodified, though the diesel version now includes a NOx-saving particulate filter. The base 2.0-litre front-drive designs have 107kW/187Nm on tap and also usage either a six-speed handbook or CVT.
The mid-level 2.5-litre with AWD has 132kW/233Nm as well as is six-speed-auto just, while the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel has 110kW/340Nm as well as gets the alternative of six-speed auto or hands-on transmissions.
Prices for automatic gasoline designs have actually been held or reduced in spite of the improvements while manual versions have edged up $500. Prices for the turbo-diesel variations have actually climbed between $1000 as well as $2000.
We touched on Toyota's impressive year of updates previously. Over the past Twelve Month we have actually seen a huge Camry redesign, an all-new HiLux, and an upgraded Corolla hatch.
Toyota additionally 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 also van, and also the Coaster bus.
These updates cover cars with combined sales of about 150,000 units YTD-- regarding 15 percent of the total Australian vehicle market.
The RAV4 this year represents 16,805 of Toyota's sales, making it the company's fourth most preferred imitate the Corolla, Camry and also HiLux. It rests second 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)