2014 Toyota RAV4: revealed at L.A. Auto Show
04-26-12, 07:12 PM
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it doesn't need a 3rd row, either. just bunches everything up inside, and tries to make it a jack of all trades, but ends up being a master of none. the cr-v is successful (like lexus rx) because they're 5 seaters.
i would not be surprised to see the V6 gone, simply to get their CAFE higher.
i would not be surprised to see the V6 gone, simply to get their CAFE higher.
04-26-12, 07:16 PM
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04-27-12, 01:14 AM
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it doesn't need a 3rd row, either. just bunches everything up inside, and tries to make it a jack of all trades, but ends up being a master of none. the cr-v is successful (like lexus rx) because they're 5 seaters.
i would not be surprised to see the V6 gone, simply to get their CAFE higher.
i would not be surprised to see the V6 gone, simply to get their CAFE higher.
04-29-12, 06:13 PM
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it doesn't need a 3rd row, either. just bunches everything up inside, and tries to make it a jack of all trades, but ends up being a master of none. the cr-v is successful (like lexus rx) because they're 5 seaters.
i would not be surprised to see the V6 gone, simply to get their CAFE higher.
i would not be surprised to see the V6 gone, simply to get their CAFE higher.
The Rav-4 has won multiple comparos as well. The V-6 is fastest in class and adds fun to the segment.
http://www.edmunds.com/about/press/t...icleid=122579&
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...this-time.html
RAV4 was named an Excellent Value by IntelliChoice. [3]
RAV4 was named a SmartChoice Maintenance Costs winner by IntelliChoice. [2]
04-30-12, 03:05 PM
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Does the wording "All New" really mean the next gen, or simply the current gen with an "all new" EV powertrain that we have all already seen? We shall see. I'm hoping it's actually the next gen, of course.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...4+ev+evs26.htm
Toyota to Debut All New RAV4 EV at EVS 26
Torrance, Calif., April 30, 2012---Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will debut the all new RAV4 EV at the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles. Toyota’s news conference will be held on Monday, May 7 at noon in the West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. Credentialed media can receive complimentary EVS26 registration by visiting www.evs26.org.
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http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...4+ev+evs26.htm
Toyota to Debut All New RAV4 EV at EVS 26
Torrance, Calif., April 30, 2012---Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will debut the all new RAV4 EV at the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles. Toyota’s news conference will be held on Monday, May 7 at noon in the West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. Credentialed media can receive complimentary EVS26 registration by visiting www.evs26.org.
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04-30-12, 03:56 PM
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i dont think "all new" Rav4, car that is immensely important to Toyota worldwide, will be presented at some EV symposium :-). I expect it to be presented closer to the end of the year when there are major shows.
04-30-12, 04:11 PM
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Yes we've all seen that car before. Many journalists have even test driven it. That's why I'm confused when Toyota states in this PR that an all new RAV4 EV will make its "debut", as if it is something to be shown to the world for the first time.
04-30-12, 04:29 PM
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i dont know... i have been looking at that area where Electric badge is.. is it only me or is the angle of the character line on the door bigger on new pic vs current rav4? we need some pixel counters :-)
04-30-12, 05:47 PM
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i dont remember any toyota not like that... i always thought it was completely different painting process for the frame as thats what that is, due to anti-rust, anti-debris, etc...
04-30-12, 10:39 PM
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Yeah, almost every recent toyota models, but trust me, when I saw that on my van, I was really really upset because I never see that on any of my Lexus before, and I even thought about the dealer sold me a brand new van with paint repair done to it. I know Lexus use different paint process, but Toyota should at least make it look better than a spray paint job.
05-01-12, 04:19 AM
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I agree with you about orange peel, however, in the pic. above, it appears to be really bad orange peel but it's supposed to be like that. The rocker panels are painted with a paint process that is chip resistant. You can see it on many cars these days on the lower most rocker panel.