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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Toyota RAV4 Facelift

 
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Toyota RAV4 facelift for the 2010 Geneva Motor Show

Toyota RAV4 facelift for the 2010 Geneva Motor Show

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Toyota is no doubt stuck in the midst of one of the worst recall/public relations media storms in recent memory, but that's not deterring the company from its product plans. The 2010 Geneva Motor Show, coming up at the beginning of March, will host the reveal of the freshened RAV4, seen here in the first official photo.


The preview comes with precious little other info, which we're betting means there won't be a lot in the way of new features for the RAV4, though we expect some fresh tech features and a slightly revised selection of exterior colors and interior schemes.

One interesting thing to note in the model previewed in the photo above is that it's a D-CAT model, the Diesel Clean Advanced Technology version that we don't get here in the U.S. Between that and the fact that the vehicle is being debuted at Geneva, U.S. buyers may expect some slight differences between what's seen here and what shows up on showroom floors later this year.

There are no known plans for a diesel RAV4 here in the U.S., but Toyota does hint at some upgrades to the entire powertrain lineup that will enable it to be the "cleanest ... in the compact SUV segment."

The new RAV4 gets the full reveal on Tuesday, March 4.

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  1. anonymous Posted: 2/15/2010 4:30pm PST

    BRING OVER THAT DIESEL TOYOTA!! What are you waiting for?
     
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  2. richard avatar Richard Read Posted: 2/16/2010 5:04am PST

    @M3: Actually, I think this iteration is more funky than the last one, which seemed REALLY dull. I like this version's chunkiness a lot -- it's like a slightly more mainstream Honda Element, or maybe a sporty cross between the 4Runner and the Scion xB
     
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  3. WizardsLore Posted: 2/16/2010 4:30pm PST

    i for opne am liking the new design. It harks back to the previous (+1) version that was alot nicer and cleaner, the one with the rubber inser along the side. That for me was the last great Rav4 in so much it still retained its compact dimensions and being fun to drive and looked cool in Cruiser regalla.
    I can say though the current Rav 4 is a monster. I have a 2006 Kluger (Highlander) and it is the same size on the outside yet my car carries 7 and has a 3.3litre V6. go figure
     
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  4. trinh Posted: 2/19/2010 2:02pm PST

    does this come with the option of unexpected acceleration?
     
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  5. Rick Posted: 2/22/2010 9:50am PST

    Why won't they send the diesel to the states? Or why not take the hybrid like the Camry and put it in the Rav4.....I would buy that....would hopefully increase mpg to 35mpg or better???
     
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