- suv 115,930
- 2,768 below average
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- Stafford, VA
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- 2,768 below average suv 115,930 silver automatic
2012 toyota rav4 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-electric model joins lineup. introductionan all-electric model joins the 2012 toyota rav4 lineup. otherwise, the rav4 lineup carries over unchanged for the 2012 model year. This third-generation compact suv has been around since the 2006 model year. This variant sports a 115 kw electric motor connected to a lithium ion battery pack. Rav4 ev is distinguished by special interior and exterior trim. Rav4 ev seats five: a third row is not available. power output is equivalent to a mere 154 horsepower, but toyota claims the rav4 ev is the fastest and most powerful electric vehicle on the market. Peak torque is more impressive, at 218 pound-feet in normal mode, and 273 pound-feet in sport mode. as with any electric vehicle, the range of the rav4 ev varies on driving patterns and use of the climate control system. Toyota estimates the rav4 ev is good for about 100 miles of real world driving. Three climate control modes put varying levels of demand on the battery. In normal mode, the climate control system works the same as in any other car, but it uses the most juice. The eco hi setting is the most efficient, and eco lo is in-between. The display on the instrument cluster will recalculate range as the driver toggles through the various climate control settings. charge time for the rav4 ev varies from decent to excruciating, depending on the system. It's not cheap, either; the rav4 ev retails for $49,800. Still, the rav4 excels at convenience and ease of use. Getting in and out of the driver's seat is easy. It can move lots of people or lots of gear, and it comes standard with a long list of safety equipment. We found it smooth and stable underway. The power feels wimpy, however, especially paired to the dated standard 4-speed automatic. Fuel economy is mediocre at 22/28 mpg city/highway on front-wheel-drive models, and 21/27 mpg with all-wheel drive. the 3. 5-liter v6 packs more oomph with 269 horsepower and 246 pound-feet of torque, along with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Epa-estimated fuel economy is a respectable 19/27 mpg with front-wheel drive and 19/26 with awd. the 2012 rav4 carries on as a versatile yet dated utility that seats up to seven with plentiful cargo space. A 269-hp, 3. 5-liter v6 with 5-speed automatic is optional on all models, as is full-time all-wheel drive, which includes an automatic limited-slip differential. The rav4 ev 49,800) is available in a single trim level and is powered by a 115 kw motor and lithium ion battery pack. All models seat five; gas-powered models offer an optional third row 1,090) that can set two more passengers for a total of seven. rav4 comes standard with air conditioning, a height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, 60/40-split second-row seat, bluetooth connectivity, and a six-speaker sound system with a cd player, auxiliary audio jack and usb port, power windows, power mirrors, power door locks. Standard wheels are 16-inch steel, with optional 17-inch wheels in steel or alloy. The upgrade value package 1,145) includes upgraded upholstery, a roof rack, rear privacy glass, a sunroof, a cargo cover and alloy wheels. rav4 sport gets upgraded upholstery, rear privacy glass, a sport-tuned suspension, foglamps and 18-inch alloy wheels. Models with the v6 also include automatic headlamps. The appearance package 1,482) adds chrome-look interior accents, run-flat tires, heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators and different tailgate design. The enhancement value package adds a roof rack and sunroof. rav4 limited upgrades with dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless ignition/entry, a cargo cover, automatic headlamps, heated mirrors, a hard-shell spare tire cover and a roof rack. But it lacks the sport's sports suspension and comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels. the premium package available on the sport 2,835) and limited adds leather upholstery, an eight-way power driver seat and heated front seats. On the limited only, the premium plus value package 1,650) adds a sunroof to these items, while the navigation value package 1,175) includes a navigation system with touchscreen and toyota's entune system, which includes real-time information (traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports scores) and access to applications such as open table restaurant reservations and pandora audio streaming. A towing package is also available on v6 models. the rav4 ev comes with off-white fabric upholstery, six-way adjustable driver-seat, heated front seats, 60/40 split reclining rear seats with folding center arm rest, a, 8-inch touchscreen with unique display for ev functions, toyota's entune interface, an audio system with satellite radio, bluetooth audio streaming and usb port, unique exterior features and 17-inch wheels with low rolling resistance tires. Vehicles equipped with the v6 and/or the optional third-row seats also come with hill-start assist and hill-descent control. Rearview camera is optional. walkaroundthe design of the current rav4 is aging. And while a few years ago it looked contemporary and composed, we think a new look is due for the baby crossover. visually, the fenders are separate elements from the engine bay, with a tight rectangular grille atop the wider bumper slits below. Headlights are compact and focused. Vertical brake scoops, lined with black ribs, bite into the bumper beneath the headlights; fog lights nestle into these scoops on sport models. A wide track gives the rav4 a solid stance visually, while resisting rollovers in emergency maneuvers. limited models have a look all their own, with a single, deep, trapezoidal grille opening bolding bisected by a body-color horizontal bar with a large, chrome toyota world-t badge at its center. A pseudo-skid plate wraps up from the bottom, leaving no room for additional lower air intakes. Tubular nacelles supporting the fog lights replace the brake scoops of base and sport models. the side view is oblong, a mix of boxy and oval, which helps to accommodate the optional third-row seat. Taillights are positioned high on the rear fenders. The spare tire bolts into a recess offset to the right in the swing-gate, and doesn't dip below the bumper line. The rear license plate, sunk into the lower left side of the swing-gate below the handle, visually balances the spare. The sport model's spoiler hangs conspicuously off the top edge of the roof. the sport appearance package eliminates the spare entirely, and centers the license plate up high. A bulge low down on the tailgate fills in the step in the standard bumper when the tailgate is closed. A handle on the left side still betrays the gate's swing-open design, but in spite of this the overall look with the sport appearance package is remarkably more car-like, more station wagon than suv. the rav4 ev looks distinct from the rest of the bunch, with a solid upper front grille that's blacked out below. New headlights integrate high beams, low beams and turn signals in one housing. A vertical led daytime running lamp helps the antiquated rav4 design look a little more modern. Different sideview mirrors, as well as a rear spoiler, help reduce aerodynamic drag. interiorinside, the rav4 is functional, if a bit eccentric in style. Placement of the gauges will be familiar to anyone who has owned a previous rav4. The position and function of the controls populating the center stack is very good; that also applies to the arrangement of the hand brake and the shift lever. The dash is sharply split by a horizontal indentation running the width of the car. About the only plus we found in this garish feature is a bi-level glove box, with an upper bin covered by a retracting lid and a lower bin fitted with a traditional, bottom-hinged cover. a couple of years ago, we would have said interior materials in t.
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