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gavriil 01-07-2005 10:42 AM

Toyota: RAV4 News
 
http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/J...20/Rav4(2).jpg

http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/J...21/Rav4(1).jpg

http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/J...804/future.jpg

http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/J...av4%202006.jpg

Source: Autoweek Forum

Zapata 01-07-2005 10:44 AM

vw + x3/x5= new rav4

i like.....

Black CL-S 4-Life 01-07-2005 10:54 AM

Looks good for a Rav 4. Honda will have too step up its game with the CR-V.

Dan Martin 01-07-2005 11:26 AM

I like it! :thumbsup:

Shawn S 01-07-2005 11:36 AM

Looks nice, but now I’m disappointed that we’ll soon have the “older” model sitting in my garage. :(

I still wish I could have gotten a small V6 too.
30MPG is nice on the highways, but pulling out into traffic with only 148HP is tough to adjust to after driving the CL-S. :D

ShopTalker 01-07-2005 11:58 AM

Looks much nicer than the competition!

AsianRage 01-07-2005 12:22 PM

My GF got the 2003 AWD Sport model. It's the cutest car ever. Stable and light and useful. The engine choice could be better, like V6 from the Highlander & Camry. This new concept could be better overall. Too much "this and that" styling to make it unique.

goldmemberer 01-07-2005 12:29 PM

The profile really said VW to me, for some reason. But it's a hot car, and I'm not a big SUV guy.

Moog-Type-S 01-07-2005 12:37 PM

Front looks nice....the rear screams VW Toureg.

Python2121 01-07-2005 02:48 PM

i like!

titan 01-07-2005 04:53 PM

I don't like it. Atleast it doesn't look like anything else on the road though.

TSX 'R' US 01-07-2005 05:03 PM

not too shabby :thumbsup:

Loseit 01-07-2005 06:29 PM

lookin good! ...is this a sign of things to come from Honda? A little agressiveness? me likey :thumbsup:

GunMetaL CLSPiG 01-07-2005 07:51 PM

looks nice, i like it

cusdaddy 01-11-2005 04:07 PM

pretty nice!

cusdaddy 01-11-2005 04:09 PM


Originally Posted by Loseit
lookin good! ...is this a sign of things to come from Honda? A little agressiveness? me likey :thumbsup:

Do you mean Toyota?

CGTSX2004 01-11-2005 04:12 PM

:chuckle: Looks like Toyota targetting the X3. This may provide some indication as to the direction of Honda's CR-V as well.

bigman 01-13-2005 12:07 PM

I like the nice, natural progression. Good job Toyota.

DEI99662 01-13-2005 12:32 PM

Looks pretty good.

DEI99662 01-13-2005 12:36 PM


Originally Posted by Black CL-S 4-Life
Looks good for a Rav 4. Honda will have too step up its game with the CR-V.

A quote from that article with the pics.:


it is believed to have returned to the program after Japan's supplier network started talking about a V6 in the next-generation Honda CR-V, due sometime in 2007.

provench 01-13-2005 02:27 PM

Mazda should be complimented ... looks like Toyota stole some Mazda 3 5-door drawings :D Interesting that they are going to make it bigger ... as big as the RX330?

dabuda 01-13-2005 02:34 PM

not bad, looks like the X3

F-C 01-13-2005 02:52 PM

Looks pretty good. It could compete against the RDX besides the CR-V.

MSZ 01-13-2005 05:21 PM

I hate the front. It has to be toned down a bit for the production model.

cM3go 01-13-2005 05:23 PM

I liike it, looks good.. Toyota has a winner

sipark 01-13-2005 05:25 PM

"... 3.0 liter V6 is expected to join..."

Ya listening, Acura???

gavriil 08-30-2005 11:03 AM

Toyota RAV4 Set for Frankfurt Debut - - Source: The Car Connection


Meanwhile, Toyota's updated RAV4 shows up alongside the company's new Yaris compact, a version of which will also replace the Echo in the U.S. The RAV4 will also be shown at November's SEMA show. The third-generation RAV4 gets better performance and a larger interior, coupled with new styling front and rear. Both the RAV4 and Yaris will be on sale in the U.S. soon: the RAV4 this fall, the Yaris/Echo early next year.


http://www.thecarconnection.com/imag...DAXYHMXSRI.jpg

gavriil 08-30-2005 11:05 AM

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/4...v4108948we.jpg


http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4458/usdash2aj.jpg

Pic of Interior ^

gavriil 08-30-2005 11:07 AM

Rumors about specs:


- 6 speed, diesel engine
- Centre differential LOCK !!!!!!!
- DAC (downhil assist control like in Prado)
- HAC (hill assist control?)
- JBL system with mp3
- Bluetooth
- dual zone for all markets
- cool optitron instrumentation with some cool orange backlight
- smart entry is an option (card key, detects you being close to the vehicle and opens doors)
- US and EURO versions have different inside materials (Euro has more soft touch and probably will be a lot more expensive)


gavriil 08-30-2005 11:08 AM

Toyota To Reveal All-New RAV4 And Yaris At 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show - - Source: Toyota Press


Toyota Motor Marketing Europe (TMME) will stage the world premier of the all-new RAV4 sport utility vehicle (SUV) and unveil the all-new Yaris three-door and five-door liftbacks, at a press conference at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. Both vehicles featured at the press conference will have European specifications.

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. will launch the all-new RAV4, its most affordable SUV, this fall for the 2006 model year. The completely restyled and reengineered third generation RAV4 will feature significantly improved performance and a larger, more refined and modern interior when it goes on sale.

The RAV4 and Yaris will debut in the U.S. at a press conference at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Wednesday, November 2.


gavriil 08-30-2005 11:10 AM

http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/rav4.html

phile 08-30-2005 11:36 AM

Current one looks better. This one looks like they shrunk a Highlander and called it a day. The light up gauges are nice, though.

cM3go 08-30-2005 11:40 AM

Looks kind of like the upcoming Santa Fe

Time For Sleeep 08-30-2005 12:19 PM

rear end contours remind me of the B9 Tribeca.

srika 08-30-2005 12:38 PM

the back end is interesting.

I won't hate

Teh Jatt 08-30-2005 01:21 PM

I like teh interior.

ludachrisvt 08-30-2005 01:54 PM

not bad! looks much better than the current model :2cents:

heyitsme 08-30-2005 02:43 PM

Don't really like the style inside or out.

sdho 08-31-2005 10:35 AM

wonder what they're gonna do with Highlander now...

dom 08-31-2005 10:40 AM

I think they're going to price this thing right out of its target market.


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