Toyota Rav4 (Gen. 3) Owners & Discussions [Merged]

[iceman_ceejay]

Guys...I already got a price quote from our agent...The 4X4 automatic will cost 1.8 M!! There are 4 colors, Black, Silver, Grayish Blue, and White Pearl... confirmed na po ito...

[astro]

Guys...I already got a price quote from our agent...The 4X4 automatic will cost 1.8 M!! There are 4 colors, Black, Silver, Grayish Blue, and White Pearl... confirmed na po ito...

ngek ang mahal naman masyado ..parang di sulit sa size ng rav4.

[ryan]

Can anyone post the features and options included?

[_Qwerty_]

from philstar..

Winning Tradition
By Dong Magsajo
The Philippine STAR 01/25/2006

It’s been a week of winners, apparently. After boxer extraordinaire Manny Pacquiao united the entire Filipino nation in prayer and intent while bringing the country honor in a thrilling 10-bout demolition job in his much-hyped rematch with El Terrible, and some lucky bloke took home the P150 million lotto jackpot last Sunday, Toyota Motor Philippines launches today what could be another big winner for the Japanese carmaking giant. And, just like our man the Pacman, we do welcome it with open arms!

Apart from following the twin wins, the arrival of the 2006 RAV4 comes at the heels of the swarming demand for Toyota’s own best-selling SUV, the Fortuner. As such, the RAV4’s arrival could be a sign of yet more improved sales figures for the 2005 sales leader. As it is, the commercial vehicle segment of Toyota is already packed with class-leading products, including the Innova Multipurpose vehicle, the Hilux pick-up, the Hiace utility van, the Previa Minivan, and the Fortuner and Prado in the SUV category.

The 2006 Toyota RAV4 debuts with bigger exterior dimensions (4,600mm X 1,855mm X 1720 mm), and, necessarily, more spacious interior capabilities (1,745mm X 1,340mm X 1,180 mm; and a more spacious luggage storage space of 940mm X 1,090mm X 990mm) than its immediate predecessor. This instantly addresses the issue people once had of the RAV4 being one of the least spacious players in the compact SUV segment.

The upgraded version of what is arguably the first compact SUV to be introduced in the country also incorporates a few new styling cues, not the least of which is the new "hunting eye" projector design for its headlamps. A trendy and distinct radiator grille and a round transparent set of front fog lamps complete the RAV4’s imposing new façade. Six-spoke, 17-inch aluminum wheels, enlarged outer mirrors, brighter light-emitting diode (LED) rear combination lamps, and a rear spoiler also come as standard features.

Packed with features not found in most of its competitors in the subcompact SUV category, the RAV4 promises to raise the bar where customer expectations are concerned. As an example, the RAV4 is equipped with a cruise control function, which enables it to maintain desired speed by automatically adjusting throttle valve position and injection volume without the need to depress the accelerator pedal. With the feature, long distance driving has just been made more pleasant and comfortable — which is something Toyota would want their new RAV4 to be known for.

Furthermore, the RAV4 is equipped with what Toyota calls an Active Torque Control 4WD system that optimally controls torque distribution to the front and rear wheels through the electric control coupling and rear differential. The system serves to stabilize the RAV4 in terms of start-off and accelerating traction performance. It also ought to provide the RAV4 with better fuel economy as it distributes drive torque to the rear wheels only when needed and only in the amount needed.

One the safety front, Toyota’s new SUV has a new platform that minimizes cabin shape changing upon impact and employs the Head Impact Protection (HIP) inside the cabin. It also has an impact absorbing, vertical frame structured hood with a reinforced lock bar for increased pedestrian protection. Front passengers are likewise protected by a combination of dual stage driver and front passenger, side and curtain SRS airbags — features regularly found in much more expensive, not to mention larger SUVs.

Sources at Toyota say that the 2006 RAV4 will be initially offered in two variants — a 4X4 and a 4X2 — which will both come with in 4-speed automatic transmissions equipped with a 2.4-litre VVT-i engine. Both variants will be made available in White Pearl Crystal Shine, Graying Blue Metallic, Silver Metallic, Beige Metallic and Black shades. Unfortunately, as of press time, the immediate pricing of both variants has yet to be determined. Still, with what we’ve seen and heard so far (The STAR was privy to its unveiling at the Tokyo Motorshow late last year), we can’t help but argue that either way Toyota has another winner in its hands.

[cardo]

Meron at meron bibili nyan Dami pera ng tao hehe

Kung may bumibili ng Prado where a Fortuner would make more sense, then why not a Rav4?

[Autobeat]

Yup, I think the gen3 Rav will still sell well despite the price. Toyota is probably not strategizing to sell like the way Honda did with the 4x2 gen2 CRV back in 02-03, where they sold volumes of gen2 CRVs bcoz of their low pricing strategy, but maybe with less profit per unit sold. Toyota may be choosing the path of lesser unit sales, but with possibly higher profit per unit. Then again it maybe just the cost to sell a Rav in the Philippines, bcoz of where they are assembled and shipped from.

[mbt]

Kung may bumibili ng Prado where a Fortuner would make more sense, then why not a Rav4?

but a prado is a wholly different class than a fortuner (just like a VW touareg is a different class from the fortuner). on the other hand, the RAV4 still plays in the same class as the CR-V, X-Trail, Escape, Tribute, etc. the 1.8-million RAV4 isn't special enough to be competing with the BMW X3 hehe

[mbt]

toyota's strategy is probably to push the FWD RAV4 since it knows that few care about four-wheeling anyway. at 1.3-million, you'd compare an AWD CR-V or X-Trail against a FWD RAV4, but for the typical buyer, the driven wheels are irrelevant. And the new RAV4 has a big edge in features and interior styling against the CR-V and other older competitors, things that matter to the common buyer more than AWD.

the 1.8-million AWD RAV4 is meant to be a boutique model that is totally expected to sell in tiny numbers, perhaps because the price will be too expensive anyway so might as well go whole hog.

[OTEP]

Talong-talo ka sa presyo ng RAV4 compared to its competition. A Php 1.7M cute-ute? Hindi na pa-cute ang presyong iyan.

At least the Prado was fairly priced for its class. And you got a lot of metal and hardware to boot.

I don't see anything exceptional with the RAV4. Nothing to make it push Php 1.7M. But that's just me.

[eggman]

Talong-talo ka sa presyo ng RAV4 compared to its competition. A Php 1.7M cute-ute? Hindi na pa-cute ang presyong iyan.

At least the Prado was fairly priced for its class. And you got a lot of metal and hardware to boot.

I don't see anything exceptional with the RAV4. Nothing to make it push Php 1.7M. But that's just me.

I think medyo ok naman ang price ng RAV 4 LWB 4WD eh,fully loaded naman siya at ok lang kung walang third row seats dahil wala ring gagamit nyan unless kamaganak mo si Mahal at Mura. Medyo babaan lang nila,gawing 1.650-1.5M price range para mas ok.Prado is too expensive at kulang ang kit nyan grabe.

[oldblue]

I think medyo ok naman ang price ng RAV 4 LWB 4WD eh,fully loaded naman siya at ok lang kung walang third row seats dahil wala ring gagamit nyan unless kamaganak mo si Mahal at Mura. Medyo babaan lang nila,gawing 1.650-1.5M price range para mas ok.Prado is too expensive at kulang ang kit nyan grabe.

so LWB talaga ang release dito? if so, puwede na ang presyo nya.

[BlueBimmer]

reservations are full na nga DAW e

[Isuzoom]

toyota gimik?

[herbularyo]

At that price - CRV, X-trail ang Grand Vitara will eat it alive. I did not regret my decision in buying the fortuner.

[Blackraven]

10-way power adjustable seats, dual-zone auto climate control, in-dash 6 cd changer with Mp3 playback, etc.

Aside from that, I do agree that the dashboard is nicely done.

However, siguro downside niya would be on its tranny.

4-speed AT pero does it even have +/-???

If it doesn't, then that could be a problem when facing off against the next-gen Outlander.

[iceman_ceejay]

Yup! But sometimes, its not about the price...its about loving what you are driving...but i still agree with you that the CRV, X trail, and Grand Vitara will eat the new Rav 4 alive when it comes to unit sold...

[ryan]

I'm not so sure what Toyota's overall strategy for the new RAV4... I was expecting that it should be at least the 7-seat variant to somehow justify those prices.

For the Japanese mini-SUV category, I feel price matters very much and difference shouldn't be too far than the next competitor with the same features. I mean the RAV4 isn't exactly a luxury car w/ lots of feel good factor so I wonder where it'll place in the market.

[lexfu]

does the new rav4 will have a d4d variant? i think this is going to be a selling point for the new rav4 if people will get to choose between a gasoline and diesel variant.that's why the innova and fortuner sell like hot cakes!

[number001]

AFAIK, the 2.2 D4-D engine for the RAV4 is so far available only for the European market.

Given Toyota's inability (and inability) to resolve the D4-D problems, it is wise for the mean time to avoid D4-D engines.

[dxx_ddf]

kung Nissan Murano pa yan bakit hindi. pero RAV4, sobrang mahal...