Blastphemy
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Just saw this press release on Toyota's media website:
Toyota Announces 2014 RAV4 EV Refresh
TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2013 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced specifications for the 2014 model year of its groundbreaking RAV4 EV electric SUV. The new RAV4 EV will offer great value through balanced performance and capability, including improved battery efficiency, excellent cargo capacity, a dynamic design, eight standard airbags, and a compelling array of standard features. The 2014 RAV4 EV should arrive at dealerships in late 2013.
Enhancements to the 2014 RAV4 EV include Dynamic Torque Control AWD; up to a 200-mile range using the new Enhanced Xtended Charge Mode; 360Park Mode with virtualized top-down surround-view cameras, Automated Cruise Control, Blind Spot Alarm, power-adjustable front seats with memory settings, new memory settings for the side mirrors and - in an industry first - for the powered rear-view mirror; new exterior color choices of Obsidian Black, Merlot Red, and Precious Pink; and new optional AutoTint windows that can alleviate excessive sunlight and heat by adjusting the amount of visible light entering the vehicle.
Borrowing from the fourth-generation RAV4's all-new design, the 2014 RAV4 EV achieves strong proportions while conveying agile and fun character. The dynamic exterior features a progressive silhouette, with a sleek-sloping roofline and an aggressive character line. The new RAV4's interior has two-row seating for five and a premium look with soft-touch accents and driver-centric controls.
In a significant break with its heritage, RAV4 EV will switch from its side-hinged rear door to a convenient roof-hinged liftgate with a space-saver spare tire stored under the cargo floor.
The new RAV4 EV will provide its active owners an even more dynamic drive, with new technologies like a Sport Mode with Dynamic Torque Control AWD, enhancements in suspension performance, and optimized electric power steering.
RAV4 EV will be available in three trim levels: LE, XLE and Limited, each available in front- or all-wheel-drive. Each grade is well-equipped with standard comfort and convenience features and very few options, offering great value, and a simple ordering process to meet the needs and budgets of a variety of buyers.
The LE grade comes standard with more equipment than most of the competitive offerings. Features like privacy glass, color keyed door handles, 17-inch steel wheels with wheel covers, a color keyed rear spoiler, and a 6.1-inch display audio unit with integrated back-up camera will all be standard on the LE grade. The LE will offer only two options; roof rails and a tonneau cover.
The XLE grade will come standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, tilt/slide power moonroof, fog lamps, dual zone automatic climate control, and premium bucket seats with sport bolstering, just to mention a few. A Display Audio with Navigation and Entune is the only option on the XLE.
Standard equipment on the premium Limited grade includes a height-adjustable power liftgate, Premium SofTex seating, eight-way power driver’s seat with memory, and heated front seats. Options include Display Audio with Navigation and Entune, Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL, and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
Standard on all RAV4 EV models is Display Audio with a 17-in. touchscreen, AM/FM/CD, Bluetooth® connectivity, USB and AUX mini-jack, and six speakers. For a uniform esthetic, the Display Audio, as well as primary and secondary gauges, features Clear Blue Illumination.
Display Audio allows the driver and front passenger to operate the audio system, display HVAC settings, engage available navigation and access the available Entune™ multi-media system. Available on XLE and Limited, Display Audio with Navigation and Entune™ includes advanced voice recognition.
Toyota Announces 2014 RAV4 EV Refresh
TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2013 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced specifications for the 2014 model year of its groundbreaking RAV4 EV electric SUV. The new RAV4 EV will offer great value through balanced performance and capability, including improved battery efficiency, excellent cargo capacity, a dynamic design, eight standard airbags, and a compelling array of standard features. The 2014 RAV4 EV should arrive at dealerships in late 2013.
Enhancements to the 2014 RAV4 EV include Dynamic Torque Control AWD; up to a 200-mile range using the new Enhanced Xtended Charge Mode; 360Park Mode with virtualized top-down surround-view cameras, Automated Cruise Control, Blind Spot Alarm, power-adjustable front seats with memory settings, new memory settings for the side mirrors and - in an industry first - for the powered rear-view mirror; new exterior color choices of Obsidian Black, Merlot Red, and Precious Pink; and new optional AutoTint windows that can alleviate excessive sunlight and heat by adjusting the amount of visible light entering the vehicle.
Borrowing from the fourth-generation RAV4's all-new design, the 2014 RAV4 EV achieves strong proportions while conveying agile and fun character. The dynamic exterior features a progressive silhouette, with a sleek-sloping roofline and an aggressive character line. The new RAV4's interior has two-row seating for five and a premium look with soft-touch accents and driver-centric controls.
In a significant break with its heritage, RAV4 EV will switch from its side-hinged rear door to a convenient roof-hinged liftgate with a space-saver spare tire stored under the cargo floor.
The new RAV4 EV will provide its active owners an even more dynamic drive, with new technologies like a Sport Mode with Dynamic Torque Control AWD, enhancements in suspension performance, and optimized electric power steering.
RAV4 EV will be available in three trim levels: LE, XLE and Limited, each available in front- or all-wheel-drive. Each grade is well-equipped with standard comfort and convenience features and very few options, offering great value, and a simple ordering process to meet the needs and budgets of a variety of buyers.
The LE grade comes standard with more equipment than most of the competitive offerings. Features like privacy glass, color keyed door handles, 17-inch steel wheels with wheel covers, a color keyed rear spoiler, and a 6.1-inch display audio unit with integrated back-up camera will all be standard on the LE grade. The LE will offer only two options; roof rails and a tonneau cover.
The XLE grade will come standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, tilt/slide power moonroof, fog lamps, dual zone automatic climate control, and premium bucket seats with sport bolstering, just to mention a few. A Display Audio with Navigation and Entune is the only option on the XLE.
Standard equipment on the premium Limited grade includes a height-adjustable power liftgate, Premium SofTex seating, eight-way power driver’s seat with memory, and heated front seats. Options include Display Audio with Navigation and Entune, Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL, and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
Standard on all RAV4 EV models is Display Audio with a 17-in. touchscreen, AM/FM/CD, Bluetooth® connectivity, USB and AUX mini-jack, and six speakers. For a uniform esthetic, the Display Audio, as well as primary and secondary gauges, features Clear Blue Illumination.
Display Audio allows the driver and front passenger to operate the audio system, display HVAC settings, engage available navigation and access the available Entune™ multi-media system. Available on XLE and Limited, Display Audio with Navigation and Entune™ includes advanced voice recognition.
I bet it would be 60K+ :shock:
