(ANSA) – Rome, April 3 – At 21 years after the launch of the first generation of RAV4 (Recreational Active Vehicle) 4-wheel drive, Toyota opens at the New York International Auto Show a new era, adding to the range of this model Hybrid version Rav4. A further step forward nell’ibridizzazione offer of ‘giant’ Japanese modernizes the Rav4 not only with the system consisting of the 2.5 petrol engine and hybrid unit, to combine power, driving pleasure, low fuel consumption and low emissions. The revolution proposed by Rav4 Hybrid also covers the powertrain, which uses the rear-wheel drive an electric motor instead of the traditional mechanical system of distribution of torque to the rear wheels, allowing greater grip and stability under the most demanding driving conditions. In addition to the novelty of the hybrid engine, the new RAV4 is characterized by an updated interior and further improved technological equipment and security increased.
The Front, which now incorporates new projectors Bi-Led, gives it a presence road even more authoritative. The profile has been improved, thanks to the adoption of new inserts that give the vehicle a more curvy. Also redesigned taillights Led to give the car a more elegant look, while the new bumper design strengthens the road presence of the model.
The interior was further refined with the introduction of new instrument panel, characterized by a screen full color TFT and materials ‘soft-touch’.
Even the technological equipment have been significantly enhanced with the adoption of the Panoramic View Monitor with 360 degree views. The system supports the driver in maneuvering, providing a complete view of all that surrounds the vehicle, displaying the obstacles that are in the so-called ‘blind spot’ and that would not be detected by a camera back or front conventional.
The new RAV4 will benefit from significant improvements in terms of active and passive safety, combined in Toyota Safety Sense premiere in Geneva. A ‘package’ that combines the Pre-Crash System (PCS), which helps to prevent and reduce accidents, detecting any sudden braking by the car in front; Lane Departure Alert (LDA) that signals, thanks to an audible alarm deviations of the car from the travel lane; Auto High Beam (AHB) that ensures perfect driving visibility at night and – finally – the Road Sign Assist (RSA) that through a camera on the front of the vehicle detects the speed limits and road signs showing them on the color display of the instrument cluster. In addition the new RAV4 will be also equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which helps the driver maintain a safe distance from the car in front, determining their speed and automatically adjusting the vehicle.
The new Toyota Rav4 – specifies the release of the company – “can be seen and driven by the end of 2015″. (ANSA)
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