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#2 of 4666 Re: 2006 Toyota Rav4 [callmedrfill] by vcarreras Jan 31, 2005 (6:05 am)
Replying to: callmedrfill (Jan 30, 2005 10:01 pm) If you look at the Autoweek fourm you will see some drawings of the 06 RAV4. It has hints of a 4Runner in the front and VW Toureg in back. Note the drawing does not show the spare tire/wheel in back and it has a rear bumper. I would be interested especially if Toyota adds the 5 speed automatic to the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder which with better gearing give it better acceleration and mpg. Think the 3.3 V6 would take sales from the Highlander.. Replies to this message: rallythis (May 03, 2006 1:58 pm) quickdtoo (May 03, 2006 3:27 pm) kernick (May 03, 2006 6:19 pm) ateixeira (May 04, 2006 6:45 am) quickdtoo (May 04, 2006 7:05 am)
#3 of 4666 What I'm thinkin' is by callmedrfill Jan 31, 2005 (10:33 am)
They can use the 2.5 six from the new Lexus IS, at 220hP, and the Camry's 2.4.      I want a manual in it, for economy and fun.      It's bad enough it has a girly look.      DrFill
#4 of 4666 RAV4 vs. HL by alpha01 Jan 31, 2005 (3:41 pm)
As long as the RAV stays smaller than the HL (which it is), I dont see any reason why there would be overlap of sales, despite the RAVs new V6.   Should be interesting.   The current RAV4 AWD, lightly optioned, IMO, is an SUV bargain- fun to drive, peppy, good fuel economy, standard VSC, sharp looking.   ~alpha
#5 of 4666 by lexi4life Jan 31, 2005 (4:37 pm)
I don't think it's gonna get a V6 you know... Look:   RAV4: I4 ONLY Highlander: I4 and V6 4Runner: V6 and V8 Sequoia: V8 ONLY   You can't put a V6 in the RAV4 since: - It's gonna steal sales of the Highlander unless the Highlander gets a V8, the 4runner a V10 and a only V10 for the sequoia (2 vehicles can't get the same exact number of cylinders even if they're sizes are different, the upper vehicle must get a bigger engine at least in its most luxurious version if not it's stupid, that's what I think)   - The Rav4 doesn't need a V6, just a well balanced I4 and good gearing will be enough to realise good acceleration and nobody buys a RAV4 to trail his/her house anyway! I think the RAV4 was built for people who want versatility that's all! Replies to this message: alpha01 (Jan 31, 2005 7:26 pm)
#6 of 4666 Re: [lexi4life] by alpha01 Jan 31, 2005 (7:26 pm)
Replying to: lexi4life (Jan 31, 2005 4:37 pm) I think you're wrong, and I've read in more than Motor Trend that the RAV would be getting a V6 in this coming, third generation.   ~alpha
#7 of 4666 makes sense by nippononly Feb 01, 2005 (6:05 pm)
because HL will undoubtedly become a substantially bigger vehicle with its own redesign scheduled to come very soon, so even if RAV gets an optional V-6, it will still be a lot smaller.   Not to mention, I bet the next-gen Highlander will not have a 4-cyl for the base engine. You can kiss those days goodbye.   Whereas I bet if they put an optional V-6 in the mix for the RAV, it will sell in Camrylike proportions: 3/4 or more 4-cylinder, 1/4 or less V-6. Most people want a small versatile SUV that DOESN'T suck gas like the monster SUVs, that's part of the reason they look at RAV in the first place. I hope they boost the fuel economy of the 4-cyl significantly without boosting power (why boost power when there's an optional V-6 with juicier profit margins available?) for '06.   As for me, I would say the rear end looks like a cross between a Touareg and the Isuzu VehiCross - remember that one? The front end looks OK for a Toyota, but did the sides really need to get EVEN MORE chunking up than they already have?? The pics sure make it look longer than it is now.
#8 of 4666 RAV4 V6 by a_l_hubcaps Feb 01, 2005 (8:48 pm)
http://www.donlen.com/buildstart_toyota.asp   Note the entry for "RAV4 V6", with a job 1 date of 1/06. That site is almost always accurate -- they are a fleet leasing company so they have to know what's available. There are some other interesting Toyota tidbits in that chart too.   -Andrew L
#9 of 4666 note also by nippononly Feb 01, 2005 (9:25 pm)
that the only engine available at the launch of the next gen RAV will be the 4-cyl, with the V-6 to lag behind it by two months. That furthers my conviction that the volume engine for the RAV will be the 4-cyl.
#10 of 4666 3rd Row Seat by carnovice3 Feb 02, 2005 (1:06 pm)
I have heard some rumors that the '06 Rav4 will have a 3rd row. Has anyone heard anything about this? Also, does anyone know if you'll still be able to get a manual shift? Thanks. Replies to this message: garyweissberg (Apr 28, 2006 4:01 am)
#11 of 4666 carnovice by nippononly Feb 02, 2005 (2:21 pm)
I hope not, and I hope SO, in that order!   It will probably be Toyota SOP: announce a base model with a stick shift so as to make the model's base price sound really low, then only build a dozen or so manual shifts for the entire country. And I will bet that the optional V-6, if there is one, will come packaged only with the automatic, which hopefully will be the 5-speed from the Camry etc (since the 4-cyl engine is shared between the two models).

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