With a sleek, upscale new look the 2013 Toyota RAV4 met the press today at the 2012 LA Auto Show.
The fourth-gen RAV4 inherits thanks in part to Camry -inspired headlights, pronounced side character lines, sloping roofline, 73.1 cubic feet of cargo space, sculpted front, sweeping headlamps, and rear bumpers combine for a more athletic look.
Inside the 2013 Toyota RAV4 is likely to get a slightly more upscale interior, with a better-finished interior with Toyota's latest infotainment gear. Standard on all RAV4s are a backup camera; 60/40 split rear seats that recline and fold; Bluetooth connectivity and available as an option is Entune.
The sole powerplant is a 2.5-liter four cylinder making three fewer horsepower that produces 176 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque. Highway mileage in the front-wheel drive model goes up at 22/28 mpg with the four-speed automatic.
On the safety front, a blind spot monitoring system, eight airbags, rear cross-traffic alert systems, dual-zone automatic climate control, anti-lock disc brakes, traction control and stability control.
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 will hit the market in January but prices won't be released until Dec 17.
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