- suv 61,448
- 2,660 below average
- 15,495 good
- Spring Valley, CA
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- autoshopper.com
- 2,660 below average suv 61,448 gasoline white automatic
2013 toyota rav4 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. While the 2013 rav4 may look a touch better than the outgoing model, and drive better too, in true toyota fashion it remains remarkably vanilla. the rav4 was introduced to the u. S market back in 1995 as the world's first crossover suv. Since then, three progressive generations have been developed, including the current generation 2006 rav4. The spare wheel is no longer stored on the tailgate but in the more commonly used location under the trunk floor. Despite the changes, it still looks remarkably uninspiring and bland. the 2013 rav4 interior gets some nice upgrades, including a softex leather band that runs the entire width of the dash. While the feel doesn't scream luxury, it does stack up well against the competition, and comfort is good too. on the road, the 2013 rav4 is nice step forward in terms of handling. It's feels far firmer and planted than before. The steering feels a touch rubbery, but braking is good. Despite the improvements, the car still fails to engage the driver. It's better, but not fun. overall, the new 2013 rav4 is a solid improvement over the outgoing model. The optional rearview camera can help the driver spot a child behind the car when backing up. Optional all-wheel drive can improve handling stability in slippery conditions. walkaroundthe 2013 rav4 is an evolution of the bland outgoing model. While it has been modernized and freshened, it is still very conservative. Toyota is conscious to try and inject more passion into their vehicles, but understand the ramifications of alienating their loyal crop of current customers. The rav4 is most definitely designed with them in mind. toyota describes the new design as dynamic, sleek, and aggressive. The protruding front overhang looks like a boxer with a swollen lip, and little has been done to portray emotion or modernization from the front angle. Headlights do not receive the leds that have become standard amongst manufacturers, although halogen headlights are now adorned. The roofline slopes back from the front window, with a rear spoiler extending the roofline's arc, as well as enhancing the rav4's aerodynamic co-efficiency. furthering the car's aerodynamic prowess are small vortex generators, molded into the taillight cases and near the base of the a-pillars. Aero undertrays beneath the passenger cabin help smooth and control airflow. These updates improve drag from 0. 334 cd to 0. 329 cd, aiding in improved fuel economy. interiorthe new rav4 interior resembles the rav4 of old, but adds more technology, better quality materials and increased comfort, putting the 2013 rav4 nicely in line with its competitors. It breaks up the monotony of plastic, allowing a more expensive feel to the cabin. the door trim and leather band is distinguished by contrasting colors, including beige, gray, black (which simply doesn't work and looks odd) and terra cotta on the limited model. Softex is a leather substitute that is fractionally cheaper to make. While the feel may be slightly inferior to real leather, it isn't sacrificing much. the steering wheel is telescopic and in the rav4 limited model it is wrapped with leather. The center console is well laid out and all the dials are intuitive. The 6. 1-inch screen looks a little 2005, but at the same time, we appreciate that it comes as a standard feature in all models. the gear lever on the limited model is draped in leather, but in all models, the lower part of the center console is made of a very cheap, flimsy plastic. The sun visors are also the worst quality we have ever seen. They feel like they derived from wal-mart. poor quality plastic continues in various places throughout the cabin, and it feels like it undoes some of the sophistication added by the leather on the dash and door panels. It's like buying a hugo boss suit from nordstrom, then finishing the look off with a tommy bahama shirt. on a brighter note, the push button start on the limited model is a nice touch, and the second row seating is comfortable with decent legroom (37. 2 inches). This is, in fact, an inch less than the old rav4 but the front seats have been granted an extra inch with trunk space increasing, too. With the second row folded flat, cargo space increases by 0. 4-inches, giving it a class-leading total of 73. 4-inches. in general, the 2013 rav4 is a comfortable, pleasing place to be. We just wish they hadn't skimped on the quality of the plastic utilized, as that really neutralizes an otherwise excellent job. driving impressionwhile the 2013 rav4 is a marked improvement over the outgoing model, it still lacks character, emotion and engagement. The more powerful v6 option available in the outgoing rav4 is ditched, with toyota stating they sat stagnant on dealers' lots. replacing the old 4-speed transmission is a 6-speed automatic that uses the last two gears as overdrive for increased fuel-efficiency. fuel economy has been improved, earning an epa-estimated 24/31/26 mpg city/highway/combined with front-wheel drive (compared to 22/28/24 mpg for the old rav4) and 22/2. Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ CD Player✔ Air Conditioning✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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