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Toyota RAV4 2007
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2007 Rav4 do u think they will have bluetooth service for the 07 Rav4? can anyone tell me? i hve been looking for bluetooth service cheap suv w/ good mileage. i hope 2007 Rav4 or 2007 CR-V will have this feature add on. In addition, does anyone know when will be the 07 model out?
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http://www.donlen.com/buildstart_toyota.asp
The RAV4 Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) adds interior and safety enhancements for 2007. All models receive driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags and two row side curtain airbags with roll-over sensor as standard equipment. Inside, the RAV4 is now available, as an option, with a JBL audio system with Bluetooth(R) capability and steering wheel mounted controls. RAV4 2WD models carry a base MSRP that ranges from $20,850 for the base grade four-cylinder to $25,020 for the Limited V6. The base MSRP for the RAV4 4WD ranges from $22,250 for the base grade with a four-cylinder to $26,420 for the Limited V6. Total RAV4 average MSRP increases $550 or 2.4 percent.
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Good luck.
I tend to think the performance would be better on the 4WD because of this statement I read in the edmunds full test drive.
(The available four-wheel-drive system operates in front-drive mode for optimum fuel-efficiency until a situation (such as quick acceleration from a stop or while driving on slippery roads) demands four-wheel drive, at which point up to 45 percent of the torque is transferred to the rear wheels. A "4WD Lock" switch allows one to manually select that maximum torque output to the rear wheels. )
What do you all think?
The only real change I see is bluetooth with JBL is available and side curtain bags seem to be standard on everything. And mentions SAT radio avialable late fall 2006.
I don't see any real change in price for me since the side curtain bags are now in the price. Also do not see Flint Mica as a color in some regions...strange. Actually I have never seen a Flint Mica Sport listed at Fitzmall now that I think about it. Crazy.
But Toyota makes it hard still as it says JBL not available in my zip code....... May have to go to Fitzmall afterall.
It is interesting that two months ago my dealer and Toyota home said 2007 info late August, cars on lot in Oct. I guess this is late August!
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The current CR-V doesn't have Nav. It is unknown if the 2007 will have this.
I have looked at e-brochures for several regions so I think it is all there.
I think it was late last Friday I could do a build and buy and get 2007 but since then it again shows 2006.
The changes for 2007 are very small. Side curtain bags are standard on all models, JBL with bluetooth/Satellite radio is availalbe (but JBL it seems only on some models in some areas etc.) Also I see body side modlings as and accessory now.
Prices are really not changed much if you count the side bags in the basic price now. And JBL cost is up some due to bluetooth I guess.
If you go to www.fitzmall.com you will see they are showing some 2007 RAV4s as "coming in". My guess is in a month they will be in everywhere.
Good luck!
And yes it shows 2007 in "build and buy " now for my zip. And the new body side moldings seem to have disappeared this week from accessories!
And it is hard to win with Toyota! Last year no side curtain bags on Sport in NY. This year no JBL on Sport in NY.
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Chintan Talati
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Read posts here and on other sites, there are hundreds of inputs on this site on buying experience site and RAV4 2006. The RAV4 V6 highway miles EPA are the same or better than the I4. No idea on CR-V yet. 07 and 06 RAV are almost identical except side curtain airbags are standard for 2007 and blue tooth/sirius is an option with hight end JBL stereo in 2007. 2007 RAV4s may be at some dealers this week.
Alot of people want the color black but if you look at the rav it has dark shaded back windows with black window moldings that when you add in the black color on the rav4 it seems to hide the nice lines the rav4 has. I took silver and with chrome rims and the extra black accessories it looks really great. The V6 is the way to go, my rav4 v6 has no delay in acceleration, it is fast. And I can confirm that even through my first 500 miles I tracked my mileage and when I filled up I got 12 gallons of gas and had gone 315 miles(26.5 mpg) this is going up into the mountains and coming down, and using A/C, with some cruise control but averaging around 65 mph. So, I am sure the rav4 v6 2007 could get around 28 on a regular stretch of road not blasting the A/C. I really like the rav4 2007, it has everything and is very comfortable. The only thing I could do without is the SpareTire on the back of the vehicle. I think they could have put that in a space where the tonneau cover goes, making it a litle bigger for the fit. The Silver color is really great. Classy and Sporty. Just wish there was an option for dark forest green maybe then I would have thought about getting it in green. Black colored Rav4s are ok but you dont really notice the fender flares are much in black as they dont stick out as much as a Tacoma Truck or such.
Also side curtain airbags are not standard at least not when I bought my 2007 it was around an extra $600 MSRP.
I thought 6 airbags were standard on all 2007 models. They are in Canada. Although very subjective, I think black is the nicest colour for the RAV. That said I wouldn't buy another black vehicle, very high maintenance, shows every little paint imperfection and seems to get dirty very quickly. Like the song says "black cars look better in the shade".
Does anyone know if there are chrome tube stepside for the 2007 yet from toyota?
The Mitsubishi Montero, Suzuki Grand Vitara and XL-7 and MB G-wagen (I guess that's still sold here) are the others I can find. The Honda CR-V dropped it for 2007.
So, out of ~89 SUVs being sold in the US, 6 have the spare hanging off the back (link). Any more?
I doubt very much that Toyota made any fixes to the 2007 at what is really a half year+ of production.
I have driven several 2006 v6 Ravs and I thought the torgue steer is something you get used to pretty fast unless you are going to floor it at every traffic light. You do have to pay attention at highway speed if you make a hard accel so you stay in lane but I think that would be a natural thing.
It is funny that at other sites some people claim there is no torgue steer!
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jm/07mazdaspeed3.htm
Had the opportunity of test-driving the Rav4 V6 model during early Spring this year on snow/slippery road condition and I found it takes more than "getting used to" in properly controlling a vehicle with an out-of-proportion power-weight ratio vehicle. Being a mechanical engineer for 25 years I know how important it is to have balanced design on any machinery without over-emphasis on certain design-element of the machine, and there is no reason for anyone to risk their safety in driving an improperly designed vehicle, not to mention if that particular someone is your beloved family member.
We can't expect any "other people claimed there is no torque steer at other sites" to be valid statement every time as opinion's validity lies with individual's technical knowledge, keen observation and analytical capacity.
Severe competition lately in auto industry drives auto-makers to push out new models without detail engineering their products, and sharing valid information prior to vehicle purchase instead of subsequent regret is one of virtue of having this forum.
It stems from the FWD being the primary mode of operation and the fact that the rear would get a max of 40% distrubtion of power if needed. Not the best AWD system, but not bad considering it kicks in pretty quick. (I floored it in the dirt and got minimal wheel spin at the front wheels with the 4WD lock turned off) A better AWD system is on the Subaru's b/c it's symetrical (always on) but then people would complain about the reduced gas mileage). Wonder if it would be better if Toyo had rear wheel drive by default instead. The V-6 IS fun in the RAV!
I have a question on the exact mechanics of getting to the 3rd row. I know the second row slides forward and folds mostly flat. But does it tumble up toward the driver seat also, or do you have to sort of crawl over the back corner of the folded seat? If a seat does tumble forward, is it only the small seat (of the 60/40 split)? (Meaning 3rd row access is only from passenger side?).
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Their color choice with interior was really good though.
The ordered it about 6 weeks ago.
SWEEEEETTTT!!!!
Oh it is longer than the 2006 as another difference.
The 2007s are just arriving so it will be a while before problem tracking gets going I would think.
According to the specs for the 07:
Exterior
Length: 181.1 in. Width: 71.5 in.
Height: 66.3 in. Wheel Base: 104.7 in.
Ground Clearance: 7.5 in. Curb Weight: 3300 lbs.
Gross Weight: 4430 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 40.8 in. Front Hip Room: 53.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 57.1 in. Rear Head Room: 39.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 55.3 in. Rear Hip Room: 52.4 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.8 in. Rear Leg Room: 38.3 in.
Luggage Capacity: 37.2 cu. ft. Maximum Cargo Capacity: 73 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 7
Which is identical to the 06.
My parents only had to go pick it up and drop off a check and pick up the car.
We did not have the $$ to buy one (even base) so we went and got a Suzuki Aerio SX (last year of model) and love that too!
Oh, if you do ever get a Suzuki, United was awesome in getting us a sweet deal without having to talk to a bunch of people.
My uncle worked 30 years with GM so we get family deal on those also.
Yah, I guess on the length it was the 2006 that got longer. So that makes the only changes: standard with seat-mounted side airbags for both front passenger and driver, as well as two curtain airbags. Bluetooth is available as an option.
It's a vocal bunch on these websites which can lead one to believe the sky is falling. Go look at any of the other auto brand forums and you'll find a similar "problems" thread. Nobody makes a perfect car. The human element on the assembly line ensures that won't happen. That's why they give you a warranty.
Oh, that is so 1970's. They use robots to assemble the cars these days.
Also try TRD Toyota parts at Dallas. Reasonable prices for stuff you cannot get on E-Bay. Low price on oil filters etc.
http://www.trdparts4u.com/