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Why doesn't Toyota offer a continously variable transmission or at least a 5-speed automatic with its 2.4 liter engine? It would significantly improve fuel efficiency. I have a 2004 RAV4 now and would gladly purchase a new one if the fuel efficiency was significantly improved. Michael in Houston
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Replying to: michael47 (Jul 01, 2006 9:59 pm)
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Replying to: heel2toe (Jul 01, 2006 10:16 pm)
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Replying to: thecat (Jul 02, 2006 4:23 am) Unless there is some strange engineering principle at play here, I'd say that means including a 4 speed AT on a new vehicle design like the RAV4 is a cost-cutting measure.
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| I am getting 26 highway and about 20-21 city mileage with 87 octane. No matter what I do I couldn't increase the city mpg. Other than this over EPA problem I really like the RAV4. | |
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Replying to: heel2toe (Jul 02, 2006 7:30 am)
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Replying to: thecat (Jul 03, 2006 12:35 pm) Manufacturers know how to game the EPA ratings process and it has been compromising highway mileage ratings for years... |
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Replying to: roman1 (Jun 26, 2006 9:08 am)  . It is slightly lower than my first tank, and it's related to the heavily AC use. It's been hot down here last week. Results based on 70% highway & 30% city. I haven't driven higher than 72 mph yet. Mostly keeping higway speed at 70. 
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4 cyl. 4x4 base 1st full tank, city driving with AC on 24 mpg. 2nd tank mostly rural highway 29.5 mpg, and packed with band equipment and AC cranked. So far I'm very pleased with both the mileage and the vehicle. |
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4cyl, 4x2 base, 3700 miles today: temperature 75c, tire presure 40 Psi, no wind, speed 70mph, 7 hours pure flat highway, 30.38mpg
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