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-juice
It answered all my questions.
It's too bad you can't get HID lights though!
Maybe you guys know, but once you open the compartment on top of the glovebox how would you get it closed again? The pics don't explain it... :confuse:
killerpiece :shades:
If it sold here with the same prices as it does there, it would start at $18K for the FWD 4-cyl, $20K for the 4WD. If the prices stay like that for the U.S., it will be a relative bargain, even if the full complement of safety equipment is STILL not standard (shame on you for that, Toyota).
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
It can be good (very flexible packaging) or bad (they nickel-and-dime the price up if you load it).
-juice
I have sent a message to one of the local dealers asking when will they have a show-model and got no response...
-juice
I hope they were able to clean up the underside so there would be less stuff to tangle up on and/or high-center in deep snow.
Any pics?
-juice
I am amazed at 2 things (time to sound like a car salesperson) - price is within $300 of 2005 comparable models and it got the Avalon 3.5L V6 with Dual VVTi and has 269 horsepower and 246 lbs-ft. torque.
4Cyl 2WD - $20,300
V6 2WD - $22,335
4Cyl 2WD Sport - $21,875
V6 2WD Sport - $23,790
4Cyl 2WD Limited - $22,555
V6 2WD Limited - $24,470
4WD adds $1400 to each of the above pricing. Fuel economy on the 4Cyl is 24/29 on the 2WD and 23/27 on the 4WD and is 20/28 on the V6 2WD and 20/27 on the V6 4WD. Tons of standard features on the base model include Rear Spoiler, Audio mini-jack, Rear Privacy Glass, Remote Keyless, Tilt and Telescopic Wheel, One Touch Fold Flat rear seats, Three tiered Optitrom gauges, Ten cup holders, Three power outlets, Power Windows & Locks, A/C, Six speaker AM/FM with CD and MP3/WMA playback, Cruise - plus a lot more. With the standard features it is over $2000 less than a comparable Ford Escape.
The Sport adds Color keyed door handles, fender flairs, heated outside mirrors, 18" Alloy Wheels, Fog Lights, Black painted Roof Rails and Cross Bars, Smoked Headlamp Trim and Tuned Suspension. V6 4WD Sport is $700 less than an Escape V6 4WD with 69 more horsepower.
Safety - Vehicle Stabilty and Traction Control, ABS, Hill Start Assist, and Downhill Assist plus more.
OK I'm sick of typing. I have some more info, let me know if you have any questions.
Brian
~alpha
Any further info on the price of the Limited and what options it adds as standard equipment?
Lastly, any pricing on options such as tow package for the V-6, 3rd row seat option and power moonroof...if that is an option?
Thanks
Options - http://pressroom.toyota.com/presstxt/2006toyotakit/2006Rav4_o.pdf
Specifications - http://pressroom.toyota.com/presstxt/2006toyotakit/2006Rav4_s.pdf
See the bottom of the page for pricing.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases/View?id=TYT2005112114836
Anyway the Limited adds Color keyed door handles, heated power foldable outside mirrors, 17" Alloys, Full Hard shell color keyed tire cover, chrome grille, dual zone auto a/c with filtration, 8 way power drivers seat with power lumbar, cd changer with the standard 6 speaker stereo, leather shift knob and steering wheel cover, tonneau cover with cargo net, engine immobilizer and prewire and interior footwell lighting.
No list of option prices yet.
Brian
Also, is it known how much weight the car has gained? I'm wondering if a 4cyl. 4x4 will be power challenged?
And here's a can of worms to chew on.....PTTR & 5spd auto trans. hessitation, I know it will come up some time. So, does Toyota have a rep for PTTR (like the Honda CRV) in the Rav4? And do you think Toyota has fixed the ever controversial 5spd. auto. tranny that rears its ugly head in V6 FWD cars? :sick:
I know it sounds like I should be asking for Miss Cleo, :P but I didn't know if you guys and gals had any answers?
killerpiece :shades:
killerpiece :shades:
Other than no doubt improving fuel economy somewhat, the firmware's quick upshifting sequence with closed throttle coastdown circumstances also serves to reduce instances of inadvertent loss of directional control due to engine compression braking on the front wheels on a slippery roadbed surface.
killerpiece :shades:
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I can't say much about this car because the embargo is Noevember 28. But I drove it home and back last night, and we'll have a full test up on November 28.
I'll limit my comments to three letters: WOW!
I can also say why I didn't like the previous RAV4 -- it was too small to be a very useful "utility" vehicle, and it felt sort of tinny. But I did like how nimble the previous version was in terms of driving dynamics. Let's just say the new car still has what I liked before, while fixing what I didn't. Nice work Toyota.
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As an owner of a 2005 Infiniti FX35, my engine is rated at 280 horsepower and the FX weighs 4300 pounds.
The new RAV4 with the six has 269 horsepower by the new rating system and my guess would be that it will weigh the same as the CRV say about 3200 pounds.
My FX does 0 to 60 in about 7.4 seconds so the RAV4 should do 0 to 60 in approximately 6.4 seconds, Wow. And the RAV six is rated at 28 MPG, this is very impressive.
What do you all think about what the RAV should do 0 to 60?
With holiday cheer,
www.pressroom.toyota.com, today's RAV4 pricing announcement
0-60 '..under 7 sec'
The only SUVs that compare in terms of acceleration are the Saturn Vue Redline and the Forester XT. The Forester is about as quick with the auto, quicker with the available manual.
But with a 3rd row option and more room, this thing is gonna sell like hot cakes. I predict they'll be at or near MSRP for 6 months, watch.
-juice
I don't think I would have found it without your post
killerpiece :shades:
the hugely improved 04 Sienna
the home-run 05 Avalon
now this thoroughly redefined RAV4
I'm very hopeful for the Camry.
(That said, I'm lukewarm on the GS300, but think the GS430 hit the mark... both are selling quite briskly, as is the markedly improved IS)
~alpha
I've got kevlar earplugs ready for the barrage of 'same old, same old' in Jan/Feb for the 4c. If they put the Avalon 3.5L in and top it off at $28K loaded there's excitement. Then in July with the HSD 2.4L there's more excitement .. but at what price? .. and what quantity? ( miniscule? )
"The RAV4, which has been extensively redesigned for 2006, is offered in base 4x2 and 4x4 variants, as well as Sport and Limited models. All trim levels can be ordered with either a DOHC 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine or a new DOHC 3.5-liter V6 that delivers 269 horsepower and is coupled with a five-speed automatic. Stickers range up to $25,870 for the RAV4 Limited V6 4x4."
Still, that's under $27k for a Limited V6 4x4 with 3 rows.
-juice
Articulate....? Me?
What aspects?
Otherwise I guess I just read a lot about things that interest me and am able to comprehend a lot of what I read.
I did go out and buy a set of 2005 RX330 shop manuals (already had the 2000 & 2001 versions) to try and figure out this engine/throttle hesitation issue which seems to be transaxle "based".
articulate!
killerpiece :shades:
The 4WD, is it a true truck style 4x4 or more of an all wheel drive? That should give us an indication of Toyota's plans for the 4x2. "Truck style" should equal RWD, "all wheel drive" should equal FWD.
"When I wish upon a star, Toyota will make a RWD car....." Let's all hope Jiminy was right! :P
killerpiece :shades:
V6??? whateverfor?.. Leather? Not in this lifetime. Do I have to pay for the Pwr Windows and Locks and mats?
IMO the V6 serves as product support for salespeople (!) to bump a cost-conscious midsize SUV buyer down from a V6 Highlander; i.e. instead of negotiating down the price of a Basic 2WD V6 Highlander at $29K 'Can I show you this loaded V6 RAV at $27990? The loaded up V6 RAV takes the place of the 4c Highlander in this regard.
And I wouldn't be at all surprised (and extremely hopeful)to see the upcoming RX350 AWD/4WD version use the RAV4 driveline.