2010 Toyota RAV4 Gets Updated

Toyota RAV4 was sort of the first real crossover, the compact SUVs which are more easier to live with than full-on off-roaders, to hit the market. And it’s always been one of the best by constantly refreshing itself.

Now the 2010 model has become available offering better value than ever.

The design of the new RAV4 is grown up and although it has has some of that funkiness of the first gens, it’s become more discrete and business like. The grille, a signature feature of the latest Toyota models such as Avensis and Verso, is framed by new-look headlights. There’s also new projector-type low beam lamps, integrated into the new bonnet and front wing design.

It has also become more luxurious, available with a wide range of equipments. RAV4 XT-R AWD comes standard with new leather and Alcantara upholstery combination with heated front seats, new-design 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights and wipers, six-speaker sound system, Bluetooth, seven airbags, Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) and rear privacy glass.

AWD versions add Intelligent All-wheel Drive and, with automatic and Multidrive S transmission, Downhill assist control (DAC). RAV4 SR also gets Toyota’s hard disc drive (HDD) satellite navigation system.

The RAV4 SR, offered exclusively with the 2.2 D-4D D-CAT engine and six-speed automatic transmission, and comes with 18-inch dark-finish alloys, smoke-finish headlamps, a reversing camera, Smart Entry and Start and over-fenders.