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Toyota??冱 new RAV4 has got more competitive. The latest report from Toyota Ireland, shows that prices for the new RAV4, due here in Ireland soon, have been dropped by between ?ぎ2,250 and ?ぎ3830, depending on the model chosen.
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. More than 655,000 of these have been in Europe, where RAV4 has consistently been the best-selling 4x4 passenger vehicle.
Toyota claims that the new, third generation RAV4 model sets new benchmarks in its segment with premium levels of driving performance, quality, comfort and equipment.
This latest model comes with a new diesel engine that are cleaner, more powerful and more fuel efficient. It has a new suspension for improved ride and handling. Toyota has added a more advanced safety system for occupant and pedestrian protection. This is topped off with a new, more versatile interior design and fresh exterior styling.
The new Toyota RAV4 has been totally redesigned and is longer and wider than before, providing more cabin space for passengers and a 47 per cent larger load area. The interior is more flexible, too, with the adoption of Toyota??冱 Easy Flat system, which allows the rear seats (split 60:40) to be folded flat into the vehicle floor.
A single lever action is all that??冱 needed to do the job, headrests and the seat cushions can be left in place. Handy storage spaces have been created throughout the vehicle, including a generously-sized under floor compartment in the boot.
There are two new engines for the Irish market, a revised 2.0-litre VVT-i petrol and new-to-the-range 2.2-litre D-4D 140 diesel. This new diesel engine is the D-4D 140, delivering 134bhp, o to 100km/hr in 10.5 seconds and 6.7 litres/100km (42.8mpg) fuel economy in the combined driving cycle.
The new diesel engine is made from lightweight aluminium and it is claimed to benefit from engineering advances to achieve new low levels of noise and vibration. Diesel models are equipped with Toyota??冱 latest six-speed manual gearbox, a compact and lightweight unit designed for smooth and precise gear shifts. Petrol models offer the choice of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions.
Toyota Ireland Announces Pricing for the New RAV4
New Pricing Old Pricing Difference
Luna 2.0L Petrol ?ぎ33,750 ?ぎ37,580 ?ぎ3,830
Luna D-4D 2.2 ?ぎ37,000 ?ぎ39,530 ?ぎ2,530
Luna 2.0L Auto Petrol ?ぎ35,400 ?ぎ39,280 ?ぎ3,880
Sol 2.0L Petrol ?ぎ40,600 ?ぎ43,900 ?ぎ3,330
Sol D-4D 2.2 ?ぎ43,600 ?ぎ45,850 ?ぎ2,250
Sol 2.0L Auto Petrol ?ぎ42,260 ?ぎ45,600 ?ぎ3,340
Luxury Pack Option Price = ?ぎ6,820
Galway Independent