RAV4 Archive

Getting about in heavy snow can be a real problem, as the staff at BEN’s, Birch Hill Residential Care Centre near Berwick upon Tweed in the North East know only too well.

RAV4, the Toyota that inspired a whole new market segment for compact recreational SUVs, is proving the master of sustained success with a new-look 2010 model.

Toyota’s RAV4 gets a fresh new look for 2010, with a redesign that blends contemporary urban style with the durability for which Europe’s original recreational compact SUV is renowned.

Fifteen years ago the original RAV4 created a new market segment for compact, fun-to-drive SUVs. Now it is ready to raise the bar higher with improved performance, lower emissions and even better fuel economy.

KEY POINTS New sports-themed version of Europe’s best-selling SUV Exclusively powered by 175bhp (177 DIN hp) 2.2 D-4D engine Nought to 62mph in 9.3 seconds 18-inch alloys, extended wheelarches and run-flat tyres Dark-tinted headlamps Integrated

New RAV4 and Yaris models are lined up for 2008, ensuring Toyota customers can enjoy some true New Year bargains.

The Toyota RAV4 was the inspiration for a new market segment for compact SUVs when it was launched in 1994 and has since proved an enduring success, with in excess of 1.8 million sales worldwide.

As Europe’s best-selling 4×4 SUV since 2001, the Toyota RAV4 clearly isn’t short on customer appeal. That hasn’t stopped Toyota from making the range even more attractive with a new special edition model that offers an impressive collection of extra styling, handling and luxury features at a budget-beating price.

A new top of the range model has been added to Toyota’s funky RAV4 line up with the introduction of the luxury equipped five-door XT5 on sale from 1 December 2004.