{"id":235079,"date":"2018-03-29T16:06:24","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T14:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=235079"},"modified":"2018-03-29T16:08:19","modified_gmt":"2018-03-29T14:08:19","slug":"a-look-at-the-all-new-toyota-rav4-coming-to-south-africa-in-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/235079\/a-look-at-the-all-new-toyota-rav4-coming-to-south-africa-in-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"A look at the all new Toyota RAV4 coming to South Africa in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

The all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4 made its fifth-generation world debut at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, 28 March 2018.<\/p>\n

The RAV4 leads the compact SUV segment in South Africa with average monthly sales in excess of 500 units, and the all-new model will be introduced locally in 2019.<\/p>\n

“Designers focused on the key words ‘adventure’ and ‘refined’ to produce a bolder and tougher presence with a lower, wider exterior profile and more sophisticated and premium interior with increased rear legroom.<\/p>\n

“The adoption of a Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform results in a longer wheelbase and wider front and rear tracks for stable, confident driving while shorter overhangs enhance new RAV4’s ability to overcome rugged terrain,” Toyota said.<\/p>\n

A new multi-link rear suspension and chassis rigidity that has been improved by 57% contribute to improved handling, minimum interior cabin noise and ride comfort.<\/p>\n

It has a 2.5-litre in-line four-cylinder engine, which features in both petrol and hybrid models to meet the demand of providing a highly responsive, yet fuel efficient driving experience.<\/p>\n

An eight-speed direct-shift automatic transmission is mated to the petrol version while hybrid variants are equipped with a continuously variable transmission.<\/p>\n

A new all-wheel-drive system can send 50% of engine torque to the rear wheels and distribute it to the left or right rear wheel for improved handling.<\/p>\n

The all-new 2.0-litre petrol engine will be designed specifically for the new TNGA architecture and will also be available with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions.<\/p>\n

“The new Rav4 will make its local debut in the second half of 2019. The model line-up and specification details will be disclosed closer to launch timing,” Toyota said.<\/p>\n

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Read: Mitsubishi launches flashy double cab bakkie in South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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