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Already unveiled for Europe and Japan, the RAV4 Hybrid will also make the trip to the Land Down Under as “the first Toyota hybrid SUV available in Australia.” To ensure optimum traction in slippery conditions, an electric motor drives the rear wheels. Depending on driving conditions, the RAV4 Hybrid can send up to 80 percent of the available torque to the rear axle.
Another strong point of the eco-friendly crossover is packaging. Because the lithium-ion battery is located under the rear bench, both the hybrid and ICE-powered RAV4 have similar luggage space. "All-new RAV4 will offer even greater appeal for people looking to re-energize in comfort and luxury, whether on the everyday commute or while enjoying weekend trips away," said Sean Hanley, vice-president of sales and marketing at Toyota of Australia.
Customers who prefer the 2.5-liter four-cylinder with the eight-speed automatic transmission are treated to Toyota’s dynamic torque vectoring system, which is set up to provide up to 50 percent of the available torque to the rear wheels. Independent couplings on the output shafts also enable the distribution of torque between the left and right wheels, translating to more stability and responsiveness when cornering.
The Recreational Active Vehicle Four-wheel drive dates back to 1994, and looking back, the compact crossover is credited with creating and popularizing this automotive segment. Cumulative sales across four generations have surpassed 8.1 million vehicles, and as far as 2017 is concerned, the RAV4 was the world’s best-selling SUV.
For the fifth generation, Toyota went all out in regard to exterior styling. Better still, the cabin is much plusher than before and the TNGA-K vehicle architecture provides 57 percent more rigidity than the previous RAV4.
Going on sale in the United States for the 2019 model year this winter, the RAV4 will ship as standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 and Entune 3.0 with Wi-Fi Connect powered by Verizon. Amazon Alexa and Apple CarPlay compatibility are also standard.
Customers who prefer the 2.5-liter four-cylinder with the eight-speed automatic transmission are treated to Toyota’s dynamic torque vectoring system, which is set up to provide up to 50 percent of the available torque to the rear wheels. Independent couplings on the output shafts also enable the distribution of torque between the left and right wheels, translating to more stability and responsiveness when cornering.
The Recreational Active Vehicle Four-wheel drive dates back to 1994, and looking back, the compact crossover is credited with creating and popularizing this automotive segment. Cumulative sales across four generations have surpassed 8.1 million vehicles, and as far as 2017 is concerned, the RAV4 was the world’s best-selling SUV.
For the fifth generation, Toyota went all out in regard to exterior styling. Better still, the cabin is much plusher than before and the TNGA-K vehicle architecture provides 57 percent more rigidity than the previous RAV4.
Going on sale in the United States for the 2019 model year this winter, the RAV4 will ship as standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 and Entune 3.0 with Wi-Fi Connect powered by Verizon. Amazon Alexa and Apple CarPlay compatibility are also standard.
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