Toyota RAV4 with Optimal Drive avilable to order now
Author: MotorTorque Team
Published: 19 May 2009
The Toyota RAV4 SUV is available to order now with Toyota Optimal Drive technology from £18,995.
The RAV4 is now available with a 2.2-litre D-CAT 150bhp engine with a new six-speed automatic transmission developing 250lb-ft of torque, which emits 154g/km. Fuel economy is an official 48.7mpg in combined cycle driving.
Also available is the 2.0-litre Valvematic petrol engine with more power, lower emissions and better fuel economy than previous 2.0 model. This model is available as a two-wheel drive model.
The new six-speed automatic transmission comes with a selectable sport mode for a more aggressive shift pattern using AI-SHIFT Control.
It can also be used for sequential manual shifts. Shifting the shift lever into M mode allows gears to be changed using the shift lever or paddle shifts on the steering wheel. There's also a downshift blip feature.
On Multidrive S transmission, a CVT gearbox, the paddle shifts can be used to temporarily override the automatic mode, and control logic adapts shifts to suit up and downhill driving.
Toyota RAV4 Kit and features
The new model range can be distinguished by a new front bumper, grille and headlamp design, turn indicator lights incorporated into the door mirrors, integrated front foglamps, restyled rear light clusters and new-design split-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels.
The SR model gains an extra dash of chrome above the rear number plate and new 18-inch five-spoke alloys.
All models in the RAV4 range are now fitted with dual-zone climate control air conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity, automatic wipers and headlights, six-CD changer, aux-in socket, electric heated, retractable door mirrors and electrochromic auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
The XT-R AWD and SR models are further enhanced with leather upholstery, smart Entry and Start, heated front seats and electrically-adjustable driver’s seat.
The SR model is additionally fitted with smoked glass headlamp covers, wheelarch overfenders, paddle shift controls for the automatic transmission and a reversing camera with a display screen integrated in the rear-view mirror.
The range of options includes Toyota’s new premium HDD touch-screen navigation system, which includes a hard drive for storing digital music files and a rear parking camera. A Protection Pack, including parking sensors, and a Style Pack are also available.
The Toyota RAV4 SUV with Toyota Optimal Drive is available to order now, deliveries from 1 September.
Prices range from £18,995 for the Toyota Optimal Drive 2.0 Valvematic 6MT 2WD to £25,295 for the Toyota Optimal Drive 2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT AWD.
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