Toyota RAV4 2023 has been officially launched on the Chinese market this week. Reportedly, under the bonnet of the car depending on the modification will be a 2.0-liter or 2.5-liter gasoline engine. Ten modifications of the crossover are available to customers. The manufacturer charges 175,800 yuan for the basic version, which at the current exchange rate is equivalent to 25 000 USD. The flagship modification is priced at 260,800 yuan or 32 000 USD.
New Toyota RAV4 for Chinese market
Toyota RAV4 is without exaggeration one of the most popular city crossovers all over the world. In all markets where it is presented, the car always demonstrates high sales figures. The RAV4 is considered a pioneer in the urban market segment. The Japanese model made its market debut back in 1994. By 2020, the car's cumulative global sales totaled more than 10 million units. The Toyota RAV4 2023 presented this time has received a number of significant upgrades. Thus, the parkette has acquired an off-road appearance kit. It is available with a 2.0-litre powertrain and all-wheel drive. This package includes redesigned guards for both bumpers, which have received a more three-dimensional shape. The car also boasts non-metallic door pads, black rear-view mirror housings and new wheels painted in dark grey (photo: Toyota).
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The exterior of the new Toyota RAV4 2023 also features non-metallic wheel arches that visually make the car look wider, adding to its power and brutality. The interior of the car features high quality, off-road style seats. They are made of hard-wearing suede and decorated with diamond stitching. The centre console, armrest and door panels are finished in individual 'wild' colours, reinforcing the hardcore nature of the Japanese. In addition, to suit the needs of all customers, the manufacturer offers a variety of two-tone paint schemes.
It is worth saying that this is not the only update to the RAV4 that became known last week. Thus, the developer released a special version of the crossover for Europe and America, which was named Woodland Edition. This modification differs in adding a number of dark accents in the exterior, and also the presence of a new design of wheels. In addition, the Toyota RAW4 2023 has received three shades of body paint - black, blue and blue. The tailpipes are now equipped with dark pads. The badges are also black. But the wheel rims are in a bronze shade, which distinguishes them from the general background. In addition, the car is "put on" all-terrain tyres. There are black roof rails on the roof of the cross-country vehicle. A lot of work was done by the developer on the suspension. The company TRD did this. The car received new springs, which are better relieved of road unevenness (even serious). At the same time the crossover clearance remained the same.
RAV4 Woodland Edition
The Japanese new RAV4 is equipped with all-LED lighting, special mats with Woodland Edition lettering and a host of driving aids. In the initial version, a multimedia system with an 8.0-inch touchpad is installed in the cabin. However, in more expensive modifications, its diameter will be bigger. The multimedia itself now supports wireless upgrade function. As for the power characteristics of the parkett, they remain the same. The crossover is propelled by the former hybrid system, which is based on a 2.5-liter unit with 219 horsepower. An all-wheel drive transmission and a variator gearbox work in conjunction with it. The cost of the new special version of the Japanese model has not yet been announced, but we know that its sales will start in summer.
