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Old 10-01-18, 09:12 AM
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It's been around six months since the RAV4 debuted, and yet we haven't heard a single thing about it since then. Toyota's website says it will be released in Winter 2018, but don't you all think this is too late for such an important vehicle??
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I hope it went back to drawing board
As much as coherent and contemporary new Corolla is new RAV4 is everything opposite.
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I think it will be worth the wait when it finally is released. It seems much-better styled, inside and out, than the current one, whose general looks I never cared for. Nor did I care for (most of) the El Cheapo light-plastic interior parts and thin sheet metal on the current model, though the seat-latch for the rear seat, unlike the rest of the interior, was solid enough to be on a tank.

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Originally Posted by praveenc
It's been around six months since the RAV4 debuted, and yet we haven't heard a single thing about it since then. Toyota's website says it will be released in Winter 2018, but don't you all think this is too late for such an important vehicle??
The All-New 2019 Toyota RAV4

Arriving winter 2018, the all-new Toyota RAV4 is ready to hit the hot spots downtown or the hot springs out of town—and everywhere in between. Whether you go for the premium Limited, stylish XSE HV or rugged Adventure grade, there's a RAV4 just for you. So get set to discover new places, whenever and wherever you want. https://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/RAV4/

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I think it will be worth the wait when it finally is released. It seems much-better styled, inside and out, than the current one, whose general looks I never cared for. Nor did I care for (most of) the El Cheapo light-plastic interior parts and thin sheet metal on the current model
agree 100%, this one looks like a smaller 4Runner
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Really good video, shows off a lot details you don't normally get in these you tubes.

I noticed no touchpad!!!! I hope Lexus follows suit with the new NX next year.
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Old 10-01-18, 02:06 PM
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From what I heard on Redline Review on Youtube, the press is not getting on their hands on the car until November not sure why such a late release. On Motor Trend's current issue it does mention 203 HP for the 2.5 4 cylinder, that is the only newest news I have heard about it since it's reveal in the NYIAS last spring.
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It looks ricey.
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Originally Posted by rogerh00
Really good video, shows off a lot details you don't normally get in these you tubes.

I noticed no touchpad!!!! I hope Lexus follows suit with the new NX next year.
Every Toyota has always had touchscreen.
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comments on the video say the new rav4 spells the end of the 4runner.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
comments on the video say the new rav4 spells the end of the 4runner.
it better not... considering the 4runner is selling better now than ever before i'd be surprised
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Originally Posted by theory816
It looks ricey.
seriously like, it's just a rav4... why does it need to make such a visual statement
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
comments on the video say the new rav4 spells the end of the 4runner.
Obviously some of these people don’t understand how different the RAV4 and 4Runner are. I expect Toyota will continue to invest in the 4 runner given how successful the current gen has been.
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Obviously some of these people don’t understand how different the RAV4 and 4Runner are. I expect Toyota will continue to invest in the 4 runner given how successful the current gen has been.
I hope they will invest. Seriously hope they dont cheap out and use the gutless and mediocre powertrain from the current Tacoma. Nothing has been announced yet, so there is hope.
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Originally Posted by sorptd
i expect Toyota will continue to invest in the 4 runner given how successful the current gen has been.
continue to? How about START?

and yeah, i don't see any reason toyota would end the ancient 4Runner since it prints money for them.
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Originally Posted by spwolf
Every Toyota has always had touchscreen.
Yes, but what I was thinking was just having gotten rid of an NX with the awful touchpad and seeing new Lexus models continue to have the awful touchpad, I was afraid Toyota maybe adopting it.

Don't bother to blast me with how good the new touchpad update is. I will never buy a car with a touchpad again!

This new Rav4 is on my shortlist.
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