Toyota RAV4 SUV

Facts about Toyota RAV4 SUV. The Toyota RAV4 SUV is the first compact crossover sport utility vehicle, manufactured by Toyota, the leading Japanese automaker. The Toyota RAV4 SUV made its first appearance in 1994 in Europe and Japan and during 1995 in North America. The Toyota RAV4 SUV was designed for customers who want a vehicle that must have the majority of the benefits of sport utility vehicles, like higher visibility, increased cargo room, and the option of full-time all-wheel drive, together with fuel economy and the maneuverability of a compact sedan. Even though not all models of Toyota RAV4 SUV are all-wheel drive vehicles, RAV4 represents Recreational Active Vehicle with four-wheel drive because the aforesaid equipment comes as an option only is some selected countries. The early achievement of the Toyota RAV4 SUV had shown the way to spirited compact crossover-sport utility vehicles, such as the Subaru Forester and the Ford Escape.

In nearly all markets, the Toyota RAV4 SUV is the solitary compact crossover or sport utility vehicle available from Toyota. In some other markets, the Toyota RAV4 SUV is the crossover equivalent of the Toyota FJ Cruiser. As the third generation model for the year 2006, Toyota has offered both long-wheelbase and short- wheelbase models of the RAV4. In Europe and Japan short-wheelbase models of Toyota RAV4 SUV are sold, whereas in North America and Australia the long-wheelbase models are sold. In Japan, the longer-wheelbase models of Toyota RAV4 SUV are sold at Toyopet Store locations in the name of the Toyota Vanguard. Japanese models of Toyota RAV4 SUV are sold at two dissimilar Toyota Japanese dealerships, such as Toyota NETZ Store and Toyota Corolla Store.

Models of the Toyota RAV4 SUV

Toyota had launched different models of RAV4 SUV in different countries.

In Japan, Toyota RAV4 SUV was released in three models, such as G, X and Sport, replacing RAV4 J and RAV4 L. The G and X models can be ordered with either all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive. The Sport version of RAV4 SUV was available in all-wheel drive only with over fender. In Japan, the extended-length model of Toyota RAV4 SUV is sold in the name of Toyota Vanguard, which was launched on the 30th of August 2007. The vehicle was sold in five-passenger and seven-passenger models and slots between the normal RAV4 and Kluger. As it is frequently the situation for the Toyota RAV4 SUV only in Japan, the Vanguard was equipped with high-tech equipment, as well as keyless entry, steering-assisted stability control, and satellite navigation. The Vanguard model was facelifted during 2010.

The Toyota RAV4 SUV was sold in Australia in 4-cylinder base Cruiser, CV, Cruiser L and the limited version Altitude trim levels, and SX6, CV6, and ZR6 six-cylinder variants.

The Toyota RAV4 SUV was sold in Malaysia only in one model, which is the 2.0 automatic RAV4. This model of RAV4 is equipped with the Inline, 1AZ-FE four-cylinder, 16-valve engine with VVT-I and DOHC. The power output received by this model of RAV4 is 150 HP @ 6,000 RPM and the torque of 143 lbs per foot @ 4,000 RPM.

Toyota finally unveiled the latest RAV4 Premium and RAV4 Adventure at the Geneva Motor Show during March 2013. The RAV4 Premium is a concept SUV with Deep Bronze colored body, whereas the RAV4 Adventure is a concept SUV, which highlighted the look of the vehicle to strengthen its off-road abilities.
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