RAV4 Recreation redefined, by Toyota Exterior New Side Turning Lamps New to the RAV4, side turning lights are now integrated into the door mirrors for added road safety.
17" Alloys <p>The RAV4 features eye-catching 5-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels.</p><p>Available on both 'Cross Sport' and Sol-X grades.</p>
Front Fog Lights Whether driving in town or country, powerful front fog lights ensure maximum visibility on the murkiest of days.
Chrome Front Grille A stylish chrome radiator grille is featured on all models and emphasises the power under the bonnet.
Toyota's Easy Flat System For those extra large loads, the Toyota Easy Flat System ensures that nothing gets in your way. It gives you the whole floor length of the RAV4’s generous storage space with no lumps or bumps. Leave the cushions and headrests in place and simply pull the lever to flatten the luggage space. Then you have a full flat load area at your disposal.
Interior Audio <p>The audio options will be music to your ears. All grades feature a 6-disc in dash CD/MP3 player, 6-speakers, high power amplifier, bluetooth technology, digital signal processor and auto sound levelling.</p><p>Standard on all grades. </p>
Cooled Glove Box A convenient one-push glove compartment* works like a cool box – keeping drinks colder for longer on hot summer days.
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* Dashboard colour subject to grade and trim selected.
Dual Automatic Airconditioning <p>Dual Automatic Air Conditioning will maintain an optimum temperature for the driver and front passenger – so you’ll be comfortable throughout your journey.</p><p>Standard on all grades.</p>
Cruise Control <p>On long journeys, activate the RAV4’s Cruise Control - then sit back and enjoy the drive as the smooth, efficient and intelligent engine maintains a consistent speed all the way.</p><p>Standard on all grades.
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Rain & Dusk Sensor <p>When the sun goes down or the light is poor, a Dusk Sensor will automatically switch on the RAV4’s powerful headlights – leaving you to concentrate on your driving. When the clouds appear and the going gets wet, a Rain Sensor automatically controls the appropriate wiper speed and intervals.</p><p>Standard on all grades.
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EC Rearview Mirror Night driving can be a strain on the eyes. So an Electrochromatic Rear View Mirror reduces intense headlight glare from cars behind you by darkening the surface of the mirror accordingly. On the RAV4 X, it also displays a rear view camera image when reversing to ensure you can see what’s behind you.
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Standard on all grades.
Bluetooth <p>Bluetooth hands-free communications can be accessed via a call switch on the steering wheel. The system also comes with voice recognition, transferable address storage, one-touch dialling and a convenient facilities database.</p><p>Standard on all grades.</p>
Optitron Meters Attractive, three-tiered Optitron analogue dials are designed to reduce eyestrain whilst driving.
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Leather steeringwheel <p>A leather steering wheel with audio, trip computer and Bluetooth telephone controls, as well as paddle shifts*, is offered as standard on all grades.</p><p>(*) Available on Multidrive S (petrol), and 6-speed Auto (diesel)</p>
Driving Correcting Oversteer Oversteering can cause the rear of a vehicle to swing out. To prevent this, the RAV4’s Integrated Active Drive System distributes more drive force to the front wheels, provides steering torque assistance to keep the vehicle stable and improves acceleration.
Correcting Understeer Understeering can cause the front of the vehicle to drift away. To counter this, the RAV4’s Integrated Active Drive System supplies more torque to the rear wheels, provides steering torque assistance to keep you on track and enhances acceleration.
Traction control The RAV4’s Traction Control (TRC) uses braking and reduced torque in situations where the wheels lose grip on the road or start spinning. It restores traction by redistributing the amount of power to each wheel independently.
Engines 2.0 litre VVT-i RAV4's enticing petrol option is a dynamic 2.0 litre VVT-i engine, offering a robust 112 kW (152 DIN hp) of power at 6000 rpm. The VVT-i engine (Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence) uses advanced computer technology to vary the air intake according to driving conditions, creating instant torque across a wide range of revs (194 Nm/4000 rpm). The 4-speed automatic transmission allows a great ease of driving, with an acceleration figure of 0-100 km in 11.6 seconds and a top speed of 175 km*. The transmission has been specially developed using Toyota's most advanced technologies to ensure seamless, extra-responsive gear shifting and lower fuel consumption: an economical 9.0 litres/100 km#.
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* As tested on a closed circuit.
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2.2 litre D-CAT 150 This new 2.2 litre D-CAT 150 engine generates an unrivalled combination of power (110kW (150 DIN hp)/3600 rpm) and torque (340 Nm/2000–2800 rpm). Yet it also boasts the lowest CO² emissions in its class (189 g/km*) thanks to Toyota Optimal Drive, incorporating Diesel Clean Advanced Technology (D-CAT). This trailblazing technology reduces Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and particulate emissions at the same time. Thanks to the new, intelligent 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifts(^) it's a capable and quiet performer with low fuel consumption (7.2 litres/100 km*). Last but not least it gives an acceleration of 0–100 km in 10.8 seconds and a top speed of 185 km/h**.
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* Combined cycle.
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(^) Availability varies between markets. Consult your retailer for more information.
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** As tested on a closed circuit.
Safety Euro NCAP <p>The superbly designed and engineered RAV4 scores impressively in safety ratings. From a maximum five-stars, it received a four-star Euro NCAP rating, both for adult occupant protection and child safety, as well as three stars for pedestrian protection.</p>
IADS RAV4's Integrated Active Drive System links VSC with Electric Power Steering (EPS) and 4WD and also uses the benefits of all three systems for high safety performance. It actively monitors road conditions, reacting quickly to potential problems and making necessary corrections well in time.
7 Airbags In the event of a collision, the RAV4 ensures you and your passengers are protected with seven separate airbags. These include SRS driver and passenger airbags, SRS side airbags, SRS curtain shield airbags and a driver’s knee airbag.
HAC and DAC <p>Hill start Assist Control (HAC) helps prevent the RAV4 rolling back on a steep incline. Similarly, Downhill Assist Control (DAC – available on automatic and Multidrive S transmissions) maintains control on a steep descent by braking and releasing individual wheels.</p>
LED Rear Lights The advantage to LED brake lights is that they respond more quickly when the brake pedal is used. At a speed of around 100 km/h, this gives an extra six metres braking distance to the car behind. That difference can be crucial.
Active Headrest RAV4 is equipped with Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) concept front seats, along with active headrests. Together, these reduce impact on the neck and help to protect you in the event of a collision from the rear.
