Checked out the Toyota RAV4!

ntomer · 17th December 2007, 16:21

Spotted this at PVR Priya Complex -

badboyscad · 17th December 2007, 16:44

there is a similar blue rav 4 (2 door) in pondicherry near my place. initially it was running with saudi number plates, now it is locally registered.

AMATMO · 18th December 2007, 11:05

imo RAV4 is a vehicle that should be sold in india
i wonder why toyota didnt launch it here

fx45 · 20th December 2007, 23:25

its even smaller thn the innova in terms of interior space. but can be a good compitetor for the grandvitara and crv.

JUDA · 21st December 2007, 00:45

Well, Rav4 is good have heard however does lack the pure macho SUV image what say?

CheerS!

Nitin · 21st December 2007, 00:50

The RAV4 is one of these most popular SUVs in the US. In terms of reliability,features & perfomance,its scored a 9/10 in almost any car review.
Would be a good option to introduce it in India. Approx Rs18-22 lakhs..

14000rpm · 21st December 2007, 08:12

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Originally Posted by Nitin

The RAV4 is one of these most popular SUVs in the US. In terms of reliability,features & perfomance,its scored a 9/10 in almost any car review.
Would be a good option to introduce it in India. Approx Rs18-22 lakhs..

one major leather dealer in bangalore has the latest RAV4.his wife drives it.The man drives a Landcruiser.The Toyota SUV family eh.

Nitin · 21st December 2007, 21:12

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Originally Posted by 14000rpm

one major leather dealer in bangalore has the latest RAV4.his wife drives it.The man drives a Landcruiser.The Toyota SUV family eh.

Quite right..hardcore 'Toyota' fans.

Has this RAV4 been spotted/featured on T-BHP?

Thad E Ginathom · 21st December 2007, 23:00

Frankly, looks more like a toy car to me. People are saying (eg about the fabia) that India won't pay such money for a hatchback: why should it pay so much for a miniature SUV?

FancyPlayer · 21st December 2007, 23:20

Guys beleive me - Its an awesome mini SUV. It is very spacious on the inside. Very comfortable. All controls are just in the right place. I had fun driving this SUV. I'd love to see this on the Indian Roads but then like someone said - I doubt someone would want to pay so much for this. One of primary reasons why the Forester failed I guess.

raul · 21st December 2007, 23:48

The new RAV4 is far from a toy. It has to be the most fun to drive SUV and IMHO is much better than Grand Vitara or CRV. I had one for 2 weeks in the US just after a week with the Vitara and its a superb drive.

There are 2 variants one with 2.4 and another is a V6. Mileage is very good for SUV which is why its among the top selling SUVs in US. The diesel is also available but sold only in Europe I think. Sells for between $20-26000

Nitin · 21st December 2007, 23:52

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Originally Posted by raul

The new RAV4 is far from a toy. It has to be the most fun to drive SUV and IMHO is much better than Grand Vitara or CRV. I had one for 2 weeks in the US just after a week with the Vitara and its a superb drive.

There are 2 variants one with 2.4 and another is a V6. Mileage is very good for SUV which is why its among the top selling SUVs in US. The diesel is also available but sold only in Europe I think. Sells for between $20-26000

I second that.The RAV4 has a pretty good feel to it. I was considering getting one in 2004,but decided against it at the last minute. It definitely feels better than the Vitara. The new RAV4 costs b/w $22K & $28K.

Thad E Ginathom · 22nd December 2007, 01:42

I stand corrected: I obviously have a completely wrong impression, and have never driven one.

I still can't help thinking of semolina when I see one (looks like RAVA on the back) but you guys have me convinced it's more desirable than I thought!

agent4ferrari · 28th December 2007, 15:15

the RAV4 is the best all rounder car i know of. i wish it comes officially to india with the auto box. its priced well has good features is sturdy is an suv. the only down side is its not made of grade 1 steel. wish it were more powerful and had a diesel option too. i love this car. theres very little left out in it. can blindly go in for one without thinking much or going wrong. its the perfect size for our traffic. the rear seat could be placed slightly more back to increase middle row legroom. can have a supercharged option like the jap mods. its one of the few suvs that have a very stable handling like the porsche or the hummer. not easy to turtle it over. surely the everyday use car for india.

Nitin · 28th December 2007, 21:46

The need for turbocharging the RAV4 arises only if you want some serious off-roading. Otherwise the power is quite sufficient. Leg room in the previous version seems to be a bit more. None-the-less,the 3rd row of seats does seat kids with ease.Adults have a bit of a problem hopping into the back of the SUV.

17th December 2007, 16:21	#16
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 643 Thanked: 134 Times	Spotted: Toyota RAV 2 Door Spotted this at PVR Priya Complex -
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17th December 2007, 16:44	#17
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 477 Times View My Garage	there is a similar blue rav 4 (2 door) in pondicherry near my place. initially it was running with saudi number plates, now it is locally registered.
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18th December 2007, 11:05	#18
AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	imo RAV4 is a vehicle that should be sold in india i wonder why toyota didnt launch it here
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20th December 2007, 23:25	#19
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	its even smaller thn the innova in terms of interior space. but can be a good compitetor for the grandvitara and crv.
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21st December 2007, 00:45	#20
JUDA BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune (Wish was in GOA) Posts: 167 Thanked: 7 Times	Not bad but is surely small!! Well, Rav4 is good have heard however does lack the pure macho SUV image what say? CheerS!
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21st December 2007, 00:50	#21
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	The RAV4 is one of these most popular SUVs in the US. In terms of reliability,features & perfomance,its scored a 9/10 in almost any car review. Would be a good option to introduce it in India. Approx Rs18-22 lakhs..
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21st December 2007, 23:00	#24
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,445 Times	Frankly, looks more like a toy car to me. People are saying (eg about the fabia) that India won't pay such money for a hatchback: why should it pay so much for a miniature SUV?
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21st December 2007, 23:20	#25
FancyPlayer BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 47 Thanked: 0 Times	Guys beleive me - Its an awesome mini SUV. It is very spacious on the inside. Very comfortable. All controls are just in the right place. I had fun driving this SUV. I'd love to see this on the Indian Roads but then like someone said - I doubt someone would want to pay so much for this. One of primary reasons why the Forester failed I guess.
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21st December 2007, 23:48	#26
raul BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 920 Thanked: 372 Times	The new RAV4 is far from a toy. It has to be the most fun to drive SUV and IMHO is much better than Grand Vitara or CRV. I had one for 2 weeks in the US just after a week with the Vitara and its a superb drive. There are 2 variants one with 2.4 and another is a V6. Mileage is very good for SUV which is why its among the top selling SUVs in US. The diesel is also available but sold only in Europe I think. Sells for between $20-26000
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22nd December 2007, 01:42	#28
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,445 Times	I stand corrected: I obviously have a completely wrong impression, and have never driven one. I still can't help thinking of semolina when I see one (looks like RAVA on the back) but you guys have me convinced it's more desirable than I thought!
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28th December 2007, 15:15	#29
agent4ferrari BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 193 Thanked: 0 Times	the RAV4 is the best all rounder car i know of. i wish it comes officially to india with the auto box. its priced well has good features is sturdy is an suv. the only down side is its not made of grade 1 steel. wish it were more powerful and had a diesel option too. i love this car. theres very little left out in it. can blindly go in for one without thinking much or going wrong. its the perfect size for our traffic. the rear seat could be placed slightly more back to increase middle row legroom. can have a supercharged option like the jap mods. its one of the few suvs that have a very stable handling like the porsche or the hummer. not easy to turtle it over. surely the everyday use car for india. Last edited by agent4ferrari : 28th December 2007 at 15:18.
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28th December 2007, 21:46	#30
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	The need for turbocharging the RAV4 arises only if you want some serious off-roading. Otherwise the power is quite sufficient. Leg room in the previous version seems to be a bit more. None-the-less,the 3rd row of seats does seat kids with ease.Adults have a bit of a problem hopping into the back of the SUV.
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