ALL the stops have been pulled for the world debut of the new 2019 Toyota RAV4.
The vehicle that created the small SUV segment made its fifth-generation debut last week in the United States.
The RAV4 leads the compact SUV segment in South Africa with average monthly sales in excess of 500 units and the model will arrive here in 2019.
Toyota’s designers have managed to produce a bolder RAV4 with a tougher presence! The vehicle’s profile is lower and wider, while the cabin is more sophisticated and premium with increased rear legroom.
A new 2,5-litre in-line four-cylinder engine features in both petrol and hybrid models and an updated 2,0-litre petrol engine is also available.
An eight-speed direct-shift automatic transmission is mated to the petrol version while hybrid variants are equipped with a continuously variable transmission.
Like the current model a turbodiesel unit will complete the engine line-up.
There is also a new all-wheel-drive system which can send 50 per cent of engine torque to the rear wheels and distribute it to the left or right rear wheel for improved handling.
Together with the robust exterior styling and sophisticated interior, the new RAV4 will offer even greater appeal to people with active lifestyles who want to explore the city or make a weekend trip and go off road.
