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

[driven]

by the way...
to all RAV4 owners out there, in case you're not aware pa...
if you want to interact with RAV4 owners around the globe and want learn more about your RAV4, please log-on to RAV4 world forum at www.rav4world.com

i believe many of us here at tsikot are also R4W members

[mazdamazda]

hirap maghanap ng mga style pra pagandahin ito hehe bka me mga alam naman kau mga peeps

Remove your seat covers. Hehe.

[baludoy]

byoootipul!

[squatt3r]

congrats sir! pa test drive kami hehehe

[3ple4]

Congrats on your new toy

However, it is just me or does the front of the Rav4 and Hyundai Sta. Fe look alike?!?!

[driven]

Congrats on your new toy

However, it is just me or does the front of the Rav4 and Hyundai Sta. Fe look alike?!?!

actually you're not alone, first time i saw it in a short glance, I noticed they both look alike

[Autobeat]

was not able to register the same username as what I'm using here in tsikot. anyway, i'm using empoy as my handle dun sa rav4world

Myself and kordz(of R4W), guessed nga na that was you. At least confirmed na dito.

However, it is just me or does the front of the Rav4 and Hyundai Sta. Fe look alike?!?!

Same here. From the ones I see on the road, until I see the backside, I could not easily say if it was an 06 Rav or a Santa Fe.

[stradakid]

Congratulations on your new SUV!!! Enjoy

[wren]

if it's a 2WD, put 18" wheels and slam it.

congrats sa sweet ride.

[cardo]

Remove your seat covers. Hehe.

yeah hehehe. remove it, and drive it straight to the kelseat garage

[acesanbuena]

FACELIFT TOYOTA RAV4
www.carview.co.jp

[carlocaraddict]

thats the toyota vanguard. it is the luxurious rav4 daw. it is sold side by side with the normal/stock rav4 in Japan.

[AG4]

Please correct the thread title.

This is the Toyota Vangaurd, Toyota's new luxury SUV based on the LWB Rav4 for the Japanese market.

*like the european market, JDM Rav4's are SWB only. LWB models are for export markets. The Vanguard is currently the only LWB Rav4 based model in Toyota's JDM lineup.

JDM Rav4 range...

G 2.4 2wd 1,984,500 yen
X 2.4 2wd 2,163,000 yen
G 2.4 4wd 2,194,500 yen
X 2.4 4wd 2,373,000 yen
Sport 2.4 4wd 2,488,500 yen

Vanguard range...

240S 4WD 5-seater 2,646,000 yen
240S 4WD 7-seater 2,688,000 yen
240S 4WD “G package” 5-seater 2,887,500 yen
240S 4WD “G package” 7-seater 2,940,000 yen


350S 4WD 5-seater 3,055,500 yen
350S 4WD 7-seater 3,097,500 yen
350S 4WD 5-seater "G package” 3,297,000 yen
350S 4WD 7-seater "G package” 3,349,500 yen

[AG4]

More photos...

[number001]

the direct link to the article

http://www.carview.co.jp/magazine/ph...yota_vanguard/


A translation of the article using bablefish.

in fact RAV4 and the similar type model of the North American specification. As for the Toyota positioning with high-class medium SUV, upper quality compared to RAV4 which voices the impression on the front you aim for image. The largest topic from RAV4 of 5 passengers, probably is to make 7 self-introductions of triplex row seats. In addition, there is no FF model which is prepared in RAV4, becomes all grade 4WD. 165mm to be shorter than the harrier as for the 10mm wide body, the total length 4570 (+ 215) mm× full-width 1815-1855 (±0) the mm× total height 1690 (±0) mm× wheel bases 1660 (+ 100) mm and, () total length and the wheel base are stretched from RAV4 inside. As for this, with 1? When the space which is while the 2nd line seat was expanded 60mm (as for 5 passenger specifications 80mm), is because 7 passenger specifications (there to be also 5 passenger specifications) are set. By the way the third seat to under the floor receipt possibility. Attendant upon the extension of the wheel base, minimum turning radius 5.1m -> has become 5.3m. In the exterior, with RAV4 the spare tire which is placed the rear is excluded, loading flat tire repair the kit emergency. However, with while it is the sidestep, the spare tire of the back-to-back mounting can select the back door with option. Also design of the grille light/write bumper and the like differs delicately. Besides the fact that the interior is seriously considered the high-class impression, becomes bronze pitch, as for the front seat of the G package the driver's seat 8 ways, the suicide seat becomes electromotion of 4 ways, furthermore and this leather are used on the seat epidermis. In addition, the side & the curtain air bag where standard equipment starts from ist, also naturally all the car usually, equip active headrest even with. As for the discrimination conversion of RAV4 and, as for combination of 2.4 liters (170ps/6000rpm, 22.8kg-m/4000rpm and 12.6km/L) and 7 fast sequential mode attaching CVT the same as RAV4, lining up the superior model which combines 5 speeds AT to 3.5 liters V6 (280ps/6200rpm, 35.1kg-m/4700rpm and 9.6km/L) which even in harrier and "master" are used to also the on-board engine. 3.5 liter model to have the over fender, as for the full-width the same as RAV4 sport 1855mm. On the one hand, 2.4 liter model becomes the full-width of the same as the normal model of RAV4 1815mm. * As for fuel economy 10 ･ 15 modes. Discrimination conversion was assured even in the functional aspect, with RAV4 standard was equipped in only the superior model, cooperative control mechanism of S-VSC (electromotive power steering and VSC cooperative control) + active torque control 4WD, the downhill assist control which automatically maintains speed per hour 5km/h with Hills tart assist control and the urgent downhill which prevent the slipping falling with slope takeoff standard is equipped in all car.

hmm...

upgrades:
-extended wheelbase
-5 and 7 passenger option
-new front fascia
-CVT transmission for the 2.4li?
-8 way driver's power seat
-4 way passenger power seat
- 4x2 or FWD is being discontinued, making AWD or 4x4 the only option.
-delete rear mounted spare tire

[web99992002]

Hello, is the 4x4 Rav really worth 1.8 million? worth it b? and anu ang difference nya with the 4x2 model.. which is priced 400K lower... anu mas ok bilhin? and alin po ang mas ok bilhin.. 4x2 rav4 or 4x4 crv(similarly priced) thanks po

[hominid]

Overprice ang RAV4.

Sante Fe for the price talagang worth it.

[moe]

care to elaborate why you think the rav 4 is overpriced?

[Memphis Raines]

web99992002 - you can also browse/post here in these links for quicker answers:

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showt...yota+rav4+2007

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showt...yota+rav4+2007

[wilcats]

imo the 4x4 rav4 aint worthit.. go with the 4x2 nlg...

additions lng nmn ata sa 4x4 is shempre ung 4 wheel drive, 10way powerseat, curtain airbags, fenderflares, and Hid ata?? thats about it... if u think these upgrades are worth 400k, then go for it