While the family vehicle of choice compact crossover SUVs are rapidly replacing midsize sedans. The...

1. Interior Space Comparison: SUVs Vs Wagons
While the family vehicle of choice compact crossover SUVs are rapidly replacing midsize sedans. The
remodeled 2013 Toyota RAV4 occurs just in time for you to keep up with the kind of the Honda CRV, Ford Escape, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and Mazda CX-5.
Elimination of the third row sitting option improves freight room and front legroom. Rear seatbacks
are flexible for comfort and collapse in areas to supply a practically flat load area. Theres a modest
quantity of area for hiding valuables close to the spare tire beneath the cargo floor.
A fresh interior design, with its more efficient and modernlooking dash, seems a great deal like that
of the present Camry and Avalon. Quality of materials, in addition to fit and finish are above-average
for a car in this class.
Though the all-new RAV4 is approximately the same size as the prior years version, thats where the
likeness ends. The most clear outside change is transferring the free from the rear doorway to a well
below the cargo compartment floor. Most might concur that alternative of the ill constructed righthinged cargo door having a safer, handier, more conventional top hinged hatch was long-overdue.
The RAV4's discretionary infotainment system includes Entune, a suite of smartphone-connected
services that includes the Msn se, Pandora streaming radio and realtime traffic, sports and stock
information.
Starting out with Entune can be confusing, since you need to install an application and create an
account, and you also require an active data connection to use it. The touchscreen software has
logical menus and is simple to utilize.
The foundation, Activity, and Limited design designations are changed with Limited nameplates, and
LE, XLE. The LE comes standard with 17inch steel wheels, automatic headlights, power-folding
mirrors, rear privacy glass, full power accessories, air conditioner, cruise control, a tilt-an-telescoping steering wheel, a 60/40-split and reclining second row seat, a rearview camera,
Wireless phone and audio connection, and a sixspeaker sound system with 6-inch touchscreen, a CDPLAYER, an auxiliary audio port and an iPod/USB audio interface.
The XLE adds 17 inch alloy wheels, foglights, heated side mirrors, roof rails, a sunroof, double-zone
automatic climate-control and sportier front chairs. An elective package further adds a navigation
apparatus, Toyota's Entune smartphone integration apparatus, satellite radio, HD radio and words
controls.
These two issues are likely the result of tuning the drivetrain for optimum gas mileage. Our AWD
Limited evaluation automobile took 9.0 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour. The front-drive RAV4
gets an EPAestimated 24/31/26 mpg city/highway/joined. The all wheel-drive version achieves
22/29/25 mpg.
Besides the regular driving mode, the RAV4 now features a "Sport" setting that quickens throttle
and steering response. However, the "Eco" mode, decreases accelerator response in an attempt to
conserve fuel.
Steering and handling are rather good for a little crossover, although not car-like, but more

2. challenging motorists will locate 2013 RAV4 less pleasing to drive than most of its competitors. The
ride quality of our Limited with its Las Vegas Kia large 18inch wheels bordered on unacceptable. At
best, you can really feel every miniature pavement flaw. At worst, damaged, patched or irregular
areas produce that which we can only explain as a ride.
The 2013 RAV4 includes a 2.5 liter four-cylinder motor that generates 176 hp and 172 pound-ft of
torque. The V6 choice is gone, along with the stone-age 4 - speed automatic transmission. Currently
a six-speed automatic is regular, with both front- or allwheel drive. The engine is satisfactory for
some jobs and delivers good fuel economy. The new transmission shifts easily, however, is slow to
downshift when passing and tends to hunt between gears in hilly landscape.
The Las Vegas Toyota toplevel Restricted comes with 18inch alloy wheels, a heightadjustable power
liftgate, keyless entry/ignition, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a leather wrapped steering-wheel
and shifter, an 8-way power adjustable driver seat with memory settings, heated front seats and
premium synthetic leather upholstery. The navigation method with Entune is available and can be
bundled with a superior 11-speaker JBL audio system.
Prices begin at $ 24, 145 for the $ 26, LE, 535 for the XLE and $ 29, 650 for the Restricted.