2005/6 Toyota Rav4

observer · Post by **observer** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 6:34

New Toyota RAV 4 Shows It's Face

EAST your eyes on the face of the new Toyota RAV4. The headlamps and bonnet line of this enormous show car - fitted with a V8 petrol/electric hybrid engine - will form the basis for the next-generation version of the popular SUV. More...

This is the first time the Japanese firm has publicly revealed its face. The car - badged the Future Truck Concept - was unveiled at this week's Tokyo commercial vehicle motor show.
Our pictures from the exhibition reveal the design team has opted for a sharper, more dynamic look than the current model. Aiming to knock Land Rover's Freelander from the top spot in the off-road sales charts, the car's overall dimensions aren't expected
to change significantly. However, our souces say it will be slightly longer and wider than the current model.
From behind the wheel, the next RAV4 will retain its mix of on and off-road handling, but drivers can expect a smoother tarmac ride and less body roll. Power will be channelled to all four wheels via an upgraded version of the existing 4x4 system, but the engine range is likely to be freshened up. Cus-tomers will be able to choose from
the current 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol powerplant as well as a new oil-burner, using Toyota's Clean Power unit seen at the recent Paris Motor Show.

observer · Post by **observer** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 6:36

The cabin of the Truck Concept is a futuristic mix of brushed aluminium and expensive plastics, and more of a styling exercise than any practical guide to production interiors.

Due on sale in spring 2006, the RAV4 will be one of Toyota's most significant new models of the decade.

Chalupa · Post by **Chalupa** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 13:35

Toyota FTX Concept ini sudah pernah gue post di link ini:
http://www.serayamotor.com/diskusi/viewtopic.php?t=1289

observer · Post by **observer** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 13:48

Rupanya salah satu varian dari FTX concept ini adalah the next generation RAV4.

Tapi saya kira TAM ngak bakal rakitin di sini deh, karena sudah ada Fortuner di segmen yang sama.

Chalupa · Post by **Chalupa** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 15:10

observer wrote:Rupanya salah satu varian dari FTX concept ini adalah the next generation RAV4.

Majalah "Auto Express" juga mengatakan begitu:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/?http://ww ... p?id=50639