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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #40 on: November 01, 2005, 07:17:11 am »
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #41 on: November 01, 2005, 11:30:07 am »
Just got faxed the specs on the 2006 4-cyl RAV from my dealer. He says the info will be posted on the Toyota Canada web site tomorrow -- we'll see.

Two trims (base and "upper grade"), no manual transmission, 17" wheels on both. Stability & traction control is now standard, which is good since it's becoming a must-have feature in this segment. The "upper grade" trim adds things like alloy wheels, 6-disc changer, power seat, sunroof, auto climate control and fog lights.
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #42 on: November 01, 2005, 04:55:18 pm »
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #43 on: November 01, 2005, 05:37:44 pm »
RAV is going on sale this soon?

I had the impression it would be a Jan/Feb type deal. Hmmm... I'm wondering where price will go relative to the outgoing RAV and Highlander as well. The RAV is no longer what it used to be, and why I liked it.

Any word on if/when the FJ Cruiser is coming to Canada? That's one oddball lookin' SUV, so should prove very interesting.
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #44 on: November 01, 2005, 05:58:33 pm »
Not quite this soon -- my dealer has ordered three of them so far for December delivery. Production starts this month. Maybe this is the earliest that dealers had actual specification and equipment details to give out.

Last I heard production start for the FJ Cruiser is January, but haven't seen anything concrete on whether we get it or not. I'd be surprised if we didn't.
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #45 on: November 02, 2005, 05:33:34 am »
Quote from: bmorton on November 01, 2005, 11:30:07 am
Just got faxed the specs on the 2006 4-cyl RAV from my dealer. He says the info will be posted on the Toyota Canada web site tomorrow -- we'll see.

Two trims (base and "upper grade"), no manual transmission, 17" wheels on both. Stability & traction control is now standard, which is good since it's becoming a must-have feature in this segment. The "upper grade" trim adds things like alloy wheels, 6-disc changer, power seat, sunroof, auto climate control and fog lights.

Yeah, I've been looking forward to this. The Toyota.com web page says live web reveal, but gives no idea of what time they're talking about.
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #46 on: November 02, 2005, 06:10:57 am »
Quote from: bmorton on November 01, 2005, 11:30:07 am
Just got faxed the specs on the 2006 4-cyl RAV from my dealer. He says the info will be posted on the Toyota Canada web site tomorrow -- we'll see.

Two trims (base and "upper grade"), no manual transmission, 17" wheels on both. Stability & traction control is now standard, which is good since it's becoming a must-have feature in this segment. The "upper grade" trim adds things like alloy wheels, 6-disc changer, power seat, sunroof, auto climate control and fog lights.


I’m sure the price creep will be substantial.
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #47 on: November 02, 2005, 06:12:14 am »
JD could you please provide the link where you found this information?

I have some information you should read:.........................................

Great post Multi!  Remember the GV is made in Ingersoll, right?
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #48 on: November 02, 2005, 10:41:05 am »
Nothing inflamatory about that statement. That should encourage logical and thoughtful discussion.  :( :thumbdown:
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #49 on: November 02, 2005, 11:06:34 am »
Quote from: ovr50 on November 02, 2005, 10:41:05 am
Nothing inflamatory about that statement. That should encourage logical and thoughtful discussion.  :( :thumbdown:

The offending message has been deleted. Strike one for JD.
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #50 on: November 02, 2005, 11:21:33 am »
Quote from: snowman on November 02, 2005, 11:06:34 am
Quote from: ovr50 on November 02, 2005, 10:41:05 am
Nothing inflamatory about that statement. That should encourage logical and thoughtful discussion.  :( :thumbdown:

The offending message has been deleted. Strike one for JD.

You're blind umpire! That should be at LEAST strike 2!!  :o ;D
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #51 on: November 02, 2005, 04:52:07 pm »
Quote from: AVToller on November 02, 2005, 11:21:33 am
Quote from: snowman on November 02, 2005, 11:06:34 am
Quote from: ovr50 on November 02, 2005, 10:41:05 am
Nothing inflamatory about that statement. That should encourage logical and thoughtful discussion.  :( :thumbdown:

The offending message has been deleted. Strike one for JD.

You're blind umpire! That should be at LEAST strike 2!!  :o ;D

You don’t want to go to an 0 and 2 count with Snowman.
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #52 on: November 02, 2005, 11:16:50 pm »
It was only a matter of time..... ;)

Good job Snowy...next one's mine.   :popo:
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #53 on: November 03, 2005, 11:27:57 am »
http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000110066305/

The red photo is the most flattering and RAV4-like photo of the new one I've seen.

Otherwise, looks rather lumpy and I don't like how it's grown.
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #54 on: November 03, 2005, 05:17:05 pm »
I like the size increase, because that was our main concern with the old model.

I really need to see this in person I think, too hard to tell from the photos. I think it looks less high than it was, the roof line seems to taper back quite a bit. Price is a concern too, of course.

No specs on Toyota.ca yet of course.  >:(
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Re: RAV4: Toyota’s little sport-ute grows up
« Reply #55 on: November 04, 2005, 09:17:49 am »
I have a scanned-in PDF of the specs for the 4-cylinder models. Shows std. features, colours, dimensions, etc. The quality of the PDF isn't fantastic but it's readable. Send me a PM if you want it.
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