2013 Toyota RAV4 | Wichita, KS
Consumer Reports asks the questions: "[Is the] All-new 2013 Toyota RAV4, the most significant car of the LA Auto Show?"
Redesigned for 2013 the RAV4 has been invigorated for 2013. With a sportier front end, an upswept window line and back swooping headlights, the 2013 RAV4 will be a real head turner. While we don't buy just for looks (or do we?) the RAV4 has many upgrades from previous models that make it a great choice for your next automobile!
A new 6 speed transmission replaces the older 4 speed for improved fuel efficiency and smoother automatic shifting. The FWD 2013 Toyota RAV4 gets 24/31 mpg, city/highway with the available AWD 22/29.
Along with the 6 speed transmission both the steering and the suspension have been tuned for better handling, making the 2013 Toyota RAV4 even more fun to drive!
Safety Is # 1
Continuing with Toyotas commitment to safety the 2013 Toyota RAV4 has 8 airbags, a standard back up camera, blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert with Entune (optional).
Under The Hood
The available engine for this year's RAV4 is a 176 horsepower four-cylinder that boasts rapid pickup much like a V6 without the added fuel costs. There is even a Sport mode that quickens steering, transmission and throttle response. Coupled with the 6 speed transmission, tuned steering and suspension the 2013 Toyota RAV4 is as exciting to drive as it is to look at.
RAV4 LE
- 17-in. steel wheels with wheel covers
- Projector-beam headlights with auto-off feature
- Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD)
- Color-keyed rear spoiler
- Power outside mirrors
- Privacy glass
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Power windows and door locks
- Air conditioning with cabin air filter
- Display Audio with 6.1-in. touch-screen with integrated backup camera [1] display
- Tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® [2] hands-free phone controls
- ECO/Sport Modes
- Soft-touch interior accents
- Fabric-trimmed 60/40 split, reclining fold-flat second-row seat
- Remote keyless entry system
RAV4 XLE
- Adds to or replaces features offered on LE
- 17-in. alloy wheels
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade
- Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators
- Integrated fog lights
- Roof rails
- Dual zone automatic climate control with cabin air filter
- 6-way adjustable driver's seat with sport bolsters
- 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with sport bolsters
- French-stitching accents
- Cargo area tonneau cover
RAV4 Limited
- Adds to or replaces features offered on XLE
- 18-in. alloy wheels
- Adjustable power liftgate with jam protection
- Projector-beam headlights with auto on/off feature
- SofTex®-trimmed seating
- 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with memory function, power lumbar support and sport bolsters
- Driver and front passenger heated seats
- Smart Key System [3] with Push Button Start
- Tilt/telescopic leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® [2] hands-free phone controls
