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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.
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.
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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.
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Front looks nice....the rear screams VW Toureg.
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Looks good for a Rav 4. Honda will have too step up its game with the CR-V.
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.
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Mazda should be complimented ... looks like Toyota stole some Mazda 3 5-door drawings Interesting that they are going to make it bigger ... as big as the RX330?
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Looks pretty good. It could compete against the RDX besides the CR-V.
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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.
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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)
- 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)
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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.
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.
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Current one looks better. This one looks like they shrunk a Highlander and called it a day. The light up gauges are nice, though.
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the back end is interesting.
I won't hate
I won't hate