All-New Toyota RAV4 Delivers More Choice, More Style And Greater Value

5 December 2012

KEY POINTS

  • New RAV4 to deliver wider customer appeal with improved styling, more on-board space, better performance and higher specifications across a wider model range, all from a lower entry price than the current model
  • New 2.0-litre D-4D diesel Active and Icon 2WD models both offered at lower on-the-road prices than current RAV4 entry model (XT-R 2.2 D-4D 2WD)
  • Ownership costs supported by higher powertrain efficiency, with CO2 emissions from a new low of 127g/km – band D for road tax (VED) – for the new 2.0-litre D-4D diesel
  • Introduction of a new RAV4 grade structure – Active, Icon and Invincible
  • New RAV4 available to order now, customer deliveries from 1 March 2013

Toyota’s new RAV4 range offers more models to choose from, higher equipment specifications and lower emissions across the board, yet the line-up starts at a much lower price than the model it replaces.

Available to order now, with first customer deliveries from 1 March next year, the fourth generation RAV4 benefits from Toyota’s new focus on designing and engineering cars that have more distinctive looks and deliver a more rewarding driving experience. It also addresses growing customer demand for more on-board space – both for passengers and their luggage.

The new model will be available in both two (front) and all-wheel drive across three new grades: Active, Icon and Invincible.

Entry point is the new 2.0 D-4D Active 2WD version, available at £22,595 on-the-road. Both this model and the more highly specified 2.0 D-4D Icon 2WD (£24,295) undercut the current XTR 2.2 D-4D 2WD on price. At the same time, both also maintain high equipment specifications: Active grade comes with 17-inch alloys, air conditioning, Bluetooth, electric windows front and rear, rear privacy glass and front fog lights; the Icon spec’ includes a powered tailgate (now top-hinged for easier loading), a folding function on the powered door mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, part-leather instrument panel trim and dual-zone automatic air conditioning. The Toyota Touch multimedia touchscreen system also features on Icon models, with a DAB digital tuner, rear-view camera and Bluetooth.

At the top of the range the new Invincible adds more premium equipment features such as roof rails, leather upholstery, heated front seats, rear parking sensors and Smart Entry and Start. Further supporting new RAV4’s wider appeal, Invincible grade offers the choice of six-speed manual as well as automatic transmission.

The new RAV4 delivers lasting ownership cost benefits, demonstrated by its new 2.0-litre D-4D diesel engine, which takes the 2WD models’ CO2 emissions down to a new low of 127g/km, attracting a zero road tax charge in the first year of ownership. For company car drivers, there’s an added bonus in a lower benefit-in-kind rating, down to 16 per cent for vehicles registered from March next year.

Lower emissions are also achieved by both the 2.2-litre D-4D diesel and 2.0-litre Valvematic petrol engines that are carried forward from the current line-up.

New RAV4 – grade structure and key features

ACTIVE

ICON adds

INVINCIBLE adds

17in alloy wheels

18in alloy wheels (AWD models)

Roof rails

Four-speaker audio system

Toyota Touch touchscreen system with Bluetooth, rear-view camera andDABdigital tuner

Leather seat upholstery

Aux-in andUSBport

Powered tailgate

Heated front seats

Bluetooth

Folding door mirrors

Smart Entry and Start

Manual air conditioning

Dual-zone automatic air conditioning

Rear parking sensors

Electric windows (front and rear)

Auto-dimming rear-view mirror

Illuminated entry system

Front fog lamps

Cruise control

Electric sliding function and lumbar adjustment on driver’s seat

LED daytime running lights

Rain-sensing wipers

Sliding centre console storage

Turn indicators integrated in door mirrors

Sports front seats

Leather console storage trim

Heated door mirrors

Leather door trim

Hill-start Assist Control

Follow-me-home headlights

ABS, EBD and VSC

Leather steering wheel and gear knob trim

Rear privacy glass

Part-leather instrument panel trim

Options

A range of options and two option packs will be available for new RAV4, giving owners a cost-effective way of adding extra style, comfort and equipment to their vehicle.

The Toyota Touch touchscreen control system on the Icon and Invincible models can be upgraded to Touch & Go, adding satellite navigation and on-board connectivity to Google Local Search (with appropriate mobile phones and service plans) with access to useful applications for more detailed local information and resources. These models can also be equipped with a sunroof.

Leather upholstery can be specified for the Active and Icon models, while Invincible owners can take advantage of Toyota’s advanced safety technology by adding the Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Monitor systems.

A Style Pack, comprising a front guard plate, side steps and front and rear scuff plates, is available for the Icon and Invincible, while a Protection Pack (front and rear parking sensors and a rear bumper protection plate) can be added

Prices, emissions and VED

MODEL

POWERTRAIN

OTR PRICE

CO2 (g/km)

VED BAND

Active 2WD

2.0 D-4D 6MT

£22,595

127

D

Icon 2WD

2.0 D-4D 6MT

£24,295

127

D

Icon AWD

2.0 Valvematic CVT

£25,595

167

H

Invincible 2WD

2.0 D-4D 6MT

£25,995

127

D

Icon AWD

2.2 D-4D 6MT

£26,495

149

F

Icon AWD

2.2 D-4D 6AT

£27,595

176

I

Invincible AWD

2.2 D-4D 6MT

£28,195

149

F

Invincible AWD

2.2 D-4D 6AT

£29,295

176

I

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