Toyota RAV4
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The Toyota RAV4 (pronounced "rav-four") is a compact crossover SUV built and marketed by the Toyota Motor Corporation. It was introduced in Japan in 1994 and in the U.S. in 1996 to cater to consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUV's, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility, and the option of four-wheel drive, along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a smaller car. It was one of the first vehicles of this class, paving the way for other SUVs such as the Honda CR-V, the Ford Escape, and the Subaru Forester. Its name stands for "Recreational Active Vehicle, 4-wheel drive," although not all models have 4-wheel drive as this is optional in some countries.The 2005 model of the four-door RAV4 is offered in a single trim level and comes with front-wheel drive (2WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). All RAV4s come with 16-inch wheels, ABS, stability control, air conditioning, a height-adjustable driver seat, cruise control, a six-speaker CD stereo and power windows, mirrors and locks. Upgrade to the "L" package and you'll also get heated mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dark tinted glass, foglights and body-color bumpers and door handles. The "L" package is also your ticket to leather upholstery and heated seats if you want them. A sport package adds a mesh grille, a hood scoop, color-keyed door handles, a roof rack, silver sport pedals, heated mirrors, gray-painted bumpers and overfenders and sport fabric seats. Other options include alloy wheels, a sunroof and keyless entry. Larger tires are also available on AWD models.
It was announced that the 2006 model will be part of a whole new generation featuring an optional V6 engine and third row seating.
