Motortrend Renders the 2013 Toyota Rav 4

2013 Toyota RAV4 to Debut at L.A. Auto Show, Teaser Video Released

Not content to let Ford or Honda steal its compact crossover thunder with the new 2013 Escape and 2012 CR-V, Toyota has announced that the next-generation 2013 Toyota RAV4 will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month, and released a short teaser of the new RAV4.

As hinted by the RAV4s we’ve spotted testing and confirmed by Toyota’s new teaser video, Toyota’s next-generation compact crossover will feature styling similar to the 2012 Camry and 2013 Venza, with edgier lines, the new corporate grille, and headlights similar to those of the ever-popular Camry. At right and above are renderings of what the fully uncovered 2013 Toyota RAV4 could look like.

Inside the 2013 RAV4 is likely to get a slightly more upscale interior, with Toyota’s Entune infotainment system being a central focus of the cabin. Currently one of the only three-row vehicles in its class, there’s no word yet on whether the 2013 RAV4 will retain that feature as an option, though the Toyota’s teaser does show a profile that could seemingly fit an extra row of seats.

Under the hood, we’re expecting the 2013 RAV4 to use a revised version of its current 179-hp, 172-lb-ft 2.5-liter I-4, though its four-speed slushbox will likely be sent to the scrap heap in favor of the Camry’s six-speed auto. As we previously reported, the V-6 variant might not make it into the next-gen RAV4 lineup. If Toyota does decide to continue offering the compact crossover with a six-cylinder, the Camry’s 3.5-liter V-6 would be a likely candidate. The RAV4 Hybrid also remains a strong possibility.

We’ll know more about the 2013 Toyota RAV4 closer to its November 28 debut at the L.A. Auto Show. What features do you want to see in the next-generation RAV4?


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http://wot.motortrend.com/2013-toyota-rav4-to-debut-at-l-a-auto-show-292129.html

New 2013 Toyota RAV4 Scheduled For L.A. Show Debut

The new 2013 Toyota RAV4 will make its public debut at the Los Angeles auto show on Wednesday, November 28. While Toyota has yet to official show the new crossover, an included teaser video gives us a few brief glimpses of the new model.

Even without the teaser video, we could guess at the basic design of the new Toyota RAV4 thanks to spy photos both from the U.S. and overseas. The 2013 Toyota RAV4 will adopt a more pointed, curved front end with the skinny chrome grille treatment seen on other new products like the 2012 Camry and 2013 Avalon. We’re told the front end has a three-level grille treatment like the Avalon, and that the silhouette looks very similar to the attractive new 2013 Ford Escape.

The Crossover may shrink a little bit, and we can probably expect a slightly sloped roofline exaggerated by skinny rear windows and a concave, C-shaped pillar. Compared to the current RAV4, expect the 2013 to wear more prominent bodyside creases and lines. On the inside, expect the dashboard to adopt the horizontal arrangement of cars like the new Camry, with bold analog gauges, big buttons, and some sort of optional touchscreen infotainment system.

According to Toyota, “The 2013 RAV4 is a new generation rewriting the rules of style, embodying sophistication and strength.” The car will follow the 2013 Avalon under Toyota’s new “Let’s Go Places” advertising tagline.

Our sources say the 2013 Toyota RAV4 will continue to be based on the Camry platform, but it will ditch its optional third row of seats and only accommodate five passengers — a move that brings the RAV4 more closely in line with its rivals, almost all of which are five-seaters. The 2.5-liter inline-four engine will continue as the standard engine, with the 3.5-liter V-6 most likely still available as an option. Speaking of which, expect the current RAV4′s four- and five-speed transmissions to be ditched in favor of a modern and more fuel efficient six-speed automatic.

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http://rumors.automobilemag.com/new-2013-toyota-rav4-scheduled-for-l-a-show-debut-185185.html

Next-Generation 2013 Toyota RAV4 Renderings Released

Very Mitsubishi looking back end....

Toyota is working full throttle to develop a new generation of the RAV4, with the vehicle set to be shown by the end of the year, but we don’t have to wait in order to get an idea of what the designers are preparing, as a set of speculative renderings have appeared in the Italian magazine Quattroroute.

The renderings show that the fourth generation of the RAV4 will be a revolution in terms of design and will be positioned higher on the market, as it will borrow a few styling cues from Lexus (notice the CT200h headlamps?).

As for the tech side, various unofficial reports indicate that the engine range will follow the downsizing trend. For example, the V6 engine will be ditched in favor of the 2.5-liter that’s currently available. It is still unclear if Toyota will offer a hybrid version, due to the fact that the company is promoting the RAV4 electric vehicle, which has recently made its Californian debut.

Our say: we musn't forget that this is the car that basically invented the SUV segment, so its changes are very important, despite the fact that it might not set the trends anymore.

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http://www.autoevolution.com/news/next-generation-2013-toyota-rav4-renderings-released-47102.html