2013 Rav4

Today the 2013 Rav4 was unveiled at the LA Auto Show. The new design features improved aerodynamics, 6-speed automatic transmission, 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine with improved fuel economy. It will no longer offer a third row of seats, or its gate-mounted spare. RAV4 front-wheel-drive models have received EPA- estimated fuel efficiency ratings of 24 mpg city/31 highway, while all-wheel-drive models are EPA-estimated at 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway.  A new Eco mode is designed to promote more efficient driving thus helping to enhance fuel efficiency. Here are a few pictures people tweeted during the LA Auto Show this morning. 

Here are the Specs from the Toyota website:

2013 RAV4 PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS

POWERTRAIN

2.5-liter four-cylinder engine

Horsepower: 176 @ 6,000 RPM

Torque:  172 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 RPM

Transmission: Six-speed ECT-i

Drive System:  Front- and All-Wheel-Drive

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches)

Overall Length:             179.9

Overall Width:                 72.6

Overall Height:                65.4

Wheelbase:                   104.7

Ground clearance:             6.3

Wheels:                            17-inch steel wheels (LE)                    

17-inch alloy wheels (XLE)

18-inch alloy wheels (Limited)

Tire Size:                         17-inch:  225/65R17 (LE and XLE)

                                        18-inch:  235/55R18 (Limited)

Towing Capacity:             1,500 lbs.

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches)

Head Room:                   39.8 (Front)

                                        38.9 (Rear)

Leg Room:                      42.6 (Front)

                                       37.2 (Rear)

Shoulder Room:              57.3 (Front)

                                       55.4 (Rear)

Hip Room:                       54.3 (Front)

                                       48.9 (Rear)

Cargo Volume:                73.3 (Behind first row)

                                       38.4 (Behind second row)    

Seating Capacity:           5