Toyota RAV4 2013 now in the UAE
The redesigned 2013 Toyota RAV4 has been launched in the UAE, at an event in Dubai. The fully-redone compact crossover is still based on the old platform, but everything from the exterior styling to the drivetrain is completely new.
The 2013 RAV-4 is powered by a Camry-derived 2.5-litre 4-cylinder, making 176 hp at 6000 rpm and 233 Nm of torque at 4100 rpm, mated to a 6-speed automatic and a choice of front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive.
The 2WD model is offered in two trims. The basic EX model comes with 17-inch steel wheels, limited-slip differential, power windows, electric mirrors, keyless entry, cloth upholstery, 6-speaker CD/MP3 stereo with Bluetooth and USB/AUX ports, halogen headlights, two front airbags, under-floor spare tyre and an adjustable steering wheel with buttons, all for Dhs 89,900. The EXR model adds 17-inch alloys, front fog lamps, roof rails and basic rear parking sensors for a total of Dhs 95,900.
The 4WD models is offered in three trims. The GX comes with all of the above, plus automatic all-wheel-drive with 50:50 lock mode and “dynamic torque control”, for Dhs 109,900. The GXR adds smart keyless entry and start, auto-dimming mirror, dual-zone automatic a/c, leatherette steering wheel, nicer fabric upholstery, stability control with hill-start assist and hill-descent control, cruise control, different front bumper, and little LEDs in the halogen headlights as well as manual headlamp-levelling, for Dhs 114,900. The VXR further adds leather upholstery, cargo net, side and curtain airbags, touchscreen navigation with DVD and rear camera, power driver’s seat, rear-corner parking sensors and a sunroof, for Dhs 124,900.
Keep track of prices and updates in the Toyota RAV4 buyer guide.
Comments
Assassin
I miss those old 1996 3-door models
rrr
copy of the murano + kia sportage
Rhymes
yuckkk … crv looks much better
Mitch
It looks v good. It’ll kill the competition.
Rhymes
@ mitch these cars are made for people like you who are more into performance than design..
Mitch
Not really Rhymes. When somebody asks me what car they should buy I tell them my opinion about the options they have, pros and cons, and I end by telling them to buy the one they like the most. At the end of the day you have to look at and live with that car so looks are v important. And this Rav4 looks good IMO.
Abu Faris
For 135,000 I could buy a V6 Kia Sorento, which seats 7 persons!! 5 years warranty and awesome reliability!!
Are you kidding me!!
Mitch
If you are after many seats you could also buy a Toyota Hiace for 85k Dhs.
You are missing the point. It’s priced ok for its segment. CR-V is slightly pricer than the Rav4
Abudhabicars
Lol at the Lc kinda Variant names
Chomal
Wow, It’s sleek, sharp & crisp! This surely is a winner for the urban driver and will be hot favorite among the young crowd. Toyota has done a wonderful job this time! I LIKE IT !
samer
Yes guys you might be right, but you should see this thing in reality, according to spec sheet, the car is smaller now, and I saw video reviews for it, when the man was standing next to it, it looks more like a hatchback now, the even lowered its ground clearance with around an inch and it GC now is similar to a sedan now, it is turning to be like useless and too much overpriced, one of the comments above said it is cheaper than CRV and that is wrong, the fully loaded CRV costs 121 (but without navigation though) I can add few thousands and go to many other cars even from toyota itself like the V6 Fortuner which is sold at 127k, Santa Fe, Sorento, or even slightly used Prado, Xterra which is real off roader, etc
Kamran
Once again, its the badge, not the looks that will make it sell!
As with other models of this badge!
Aarav
These used to be the prices for a fortuner 3 years ago right? 😛
samer
even for now, the V6 fortuner is being sold for 127k
samer
Mash, are you now moderating comments, it says my comment is waiting approval, or because it is little bit long?
Raj
Somewhere…..Mitsubishi Outlander feel
dindi
It’s Rav4 my dream car ever since. It looks elegant & sturdy. God’s will I will have this one in the nearby future 😉
Shahzad Haider
Good for those, who just buy Toyota for the sake of resale value only. At least these people can enjoy some luxury feel in their cars and can feel a little value for their money. 😉
Jerry
It´s a japanese Ford Escape. No more
ram
The 2013 RAV-4 is powered by a Camry-derived 2.5-litre 4-cylinder, making 176 hp at 6000 rpm and 233 Nm of torque at 4100 rpm, mated to a 6-speed automatic and a choice of front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive.
So, very slow powered this car and the car is not popular right know and made in base of Camry?! That is why speed is low??