The 2011 Toyota RAV4 is a mid-size crossover SUV that could seem compact however is spacious enough to seat seven. Its versatility permits it to function a daily family transport furthermore as a vacation hauler with a range of storage areas inside the inside and an outsized cargo capability when the rear seats are folded down. It provides a good deal of overall comfort and is straightforward to drive.
There are 3 trim levels on the market for the Toyota RAV4: the bottom, Sport and restricted. every model comes with the choice of a four cylinder or V6 engine and either front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
The base model options a limited-slip differential on front-wheel drive models, cruise management, air-conditioning, 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, accessories with full power, a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, a driver seat whose height is adjustable and an audio system with six speakers, CD player and an auxiliary audio jack. If a four-wheel drive model with the V6 engine is chosen, 17-cast aluminum wheels are added.
The Toyota RAV4 Sport model has bumpers that are color-keyed, a suspension tuning that's sportier and 18-inch solid aluminum wheels. Sport models with either engine and four-wheel drive even have heated mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and exterior details in chrome.
The Toyota RAV4 restricted has solid aluminum 17-inch wheels and also the same suspension system because the base model. further options embrace heated mirrors, automatic headlights, roof rails, keyless entry and ignition, automatic climate management with 2 zones, and an upgraded audio system with CD changer with six-discs and satellite radio.
Specs:
The standard engine for the Toyota RAV4 could be a two.5 liter twin overhead cam 16-valve four cylinder engine which will manufacture 179 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. The transmission could be a four-speed automatic.
An optional engine for all models could be a 3.5 liter twin overhead cam 24-valve V6 which will manufacture 269 horsepower and 246 pound-feet of torque. This engine comes with a five-speed automatic transmission.
The fuel economy for the Toyota RAV4 is predicated on engine and drive sort. The four cylinder engine with front-wheel drive is rated at twenty two mpg within the town, twenty eight mpg on the highway and twenty four mpg combined. With four-wheel drive, fuel economy is rated at twenty one mpg within the town, thirty seven mpg on the highway and twenty four mpg combined. The V6 engine with front-wheel drive is rated at nineteen mpg within the town, twenty seven mpg on the highway and twenty two mpg combined with that rating being lowered by one mpg for every for the 4-wheel drive model. The vehicle will tow up to 3,500 pounds with the optional towing package.
The interior of the Toyota RAV4 is straightforward and clean and of fine quality. usually the vehicle seats 5 however an optional third row of seats is on the market that's additional appropriate for kids than adults. With all rear seats folded down, the utmost cargo capability is seventy three cubic feet.
The 2011 Toyota RAV4 handles well on the urban pavement with a decent suspension and steering that's electronically assisted to form driving the vehicle on a each day a awfully pleasant expertise.
