2012 Toyota RAV4 - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2012 Toyota RAV4 OverviewSource: CarGurus...The flagship Limited boasts such extra standard niceties as a roof rack, 17-inch alloy wheels, heated outside mirrors and the Smart Key System with push-button start, as well as dual-zone climate control, a 6-CD changer, satellite radio and a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shifter knob. Toyota’s Entune multimedia interface services are now standard in the Limited and include a dash-mounted display, HD and satellite radio, Bluetooth music streaming and hands-free smartphone communications that sports apps for accessing mobile phone directories, movie tickets, sports scores, vehicle... |
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1996 toyota rav4 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Fortunately, the split folding rear seat reclines a bit to increase head room. The cargo area of the four-door is larger than one would expect, offering more room behind the rear seat than a Chevrolet Caprice Classic. Two-door models are fine for singles or couples without children. The rear seat is tiny, and less than 10 cubic feet of cargo volume is available with the back seat up. On paper and in person, the RAV4 is a sensible vehicle with loads of personality. Pricing, as with many Japan-built imports, is this sport ute's main problem. A 4WD four-door with automatic, ABS, alloy wheels... |
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2013 Toyota RAV4 OverviewSource: CarGurus...The 4-cylinder trims have a 2.5-liter DOHC powertrain that attains 179 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque, while the V6 trims have a 3.5-liter DOHC powerplant that reaches 269 hp and 246 lb-ft of torque. Each runs on regular gas, is equipped with a 4- or 5-speed automatic transmission and is expected to attain 23 mpg city/31 highway.Although the 2013 Toyota RAV4 is not expected to look radically different inside or out from preceding model years, there are rumors that it will get bolder exterior lines that will bring it closer in looks to the carmaker’s own FJ Cruiser.More important, a hybrid RAV4... |
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2013 toyota rav4 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Powered by batteries and some powertrain components from Tesla Motors, the second-generation RAV4 EV will have a range of about 100 miles, Toyota says. The original RAV4 EV was last seen in 2003 and did little more than attract a cult following. Presumably, the new one will be much more mainstream. We expect the 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV to go on sale sometime late this year. Look for the non-electric RAV4 to bow even earlier. With both models, we expect Toyota will be fielding a prime pick for a small crossover SUV. Check back for a full review of the 2013 Toyota RAV4, including specs, driving... |
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Toyota RAV4 EV: An Important Precedent For Electric Crossovers
The Toyota Company is slated to release the new all electric RAV4 EV mini SUV in 2012. If all goes as planned, this will be one of the first dozen or so electric cars... November 30, 2010 by Chris Burdick
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV
Toyota has revealed the new Tesla-partnered RAV4 EV at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show today, the first of 35 demonstration vehicles that will lay the ground work for the... November 17, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Official: Tesla And Toyota To Jointly Develop All-Electric RAV4
Electric vehicles are popularly perceived as the front-runner of the alternate fuel competition, but successfully developing EVs has proven to be a difficult and expensive... July 16, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Toyota RAV4 Facelift
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... February 15, 2010 by Nelson Ireson 5
2009 Toyota RAV4 priced from $21,500 in the U.S.
Toyota today announced U.S. pricing details for its 2009 RAV4, which starts from $21,500 and runs as high as $27,810 for a Limited-trim model equipped with four-wheel drive... August 5, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann 2
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