Posted: 26/09/2016
RAV4 models have had a mini face-lift in terms of their safety and style features. Across the range 8/10 models now have the added feature of autonomous emergency braking. This is vehicle safety technology, that has the potential to prevent a crash or reduce the impact speed of a crash. The feature alerts the driver to a suspected crash and can automatically apply the car’s brakes, even if the driver takes no action.
The safety technology is continuing to remain optional on GXL and standard on top-of-the-line Cruisers, but is now available with the automatic GX variants.
As part of the RAV4 changes, Cruiser all-wheel-drive (AWD) petrol and diesel variants gain the convenience of ambient lighting in the footwell and a two-position memory function for the leather-accented driver’s seat.
Mid-range GXL variants have also been upgraded with the addition of satellite navigation, along with Toyota Link connected mobility and digital (DAB+) radio.
Additional changes:
- Active cruise control
- Automatic high beam
- Lane departure alert with steering assist
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Front parking sensors
- Sway warning system to aid when towing.
RAV4 features Toyota's advanced AWD technology, Dynamic Torque Control AWD. It uses information from speed, steering-angle and yaw-rate sensors to control torque transfer between the front and rear wheels.
The range includes three four-cylinder engines, starting with a 107kW 2.0-litre petrol for 2WD variants. AWD versions can be specified with a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine that develops 340Nm of torque, or a 2.5-litre petrol engine that develops 132kW.
The 2WD 2.0-litre GX is offered with a six-speed manual gearbox or the option of Toyota's Multidrive S continuously variable transmission (CVT). This automatic transmission, which is standard on the 2WD GXL, also provides a sporty, sequential seven-speed mode.
Petrol AWD variants are all fitted with a six-speed multi-mode sequential-shift automatic transmission. Diesel AWD RAV4 is offered with manual or automatic transmissions for the GX and is automatic-only for GXL and Cruiser.