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"CB" (jrcb) 01/05/2020 at 18:11 • Filed to: Opinions are like Assholes

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Does lifting the Rav4 make it cool? Is the Rav4 in any trim cool? Yes and yes.

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TheTurbochargedSquirrel > CB 01/05/2020 at 18:18

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I like the current Rav-4 and I’m not entirely sure why.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > CB 01/05/2020 at 18:26

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I’ll never like modern styling, too many useless angles. I like the 2000s curvy styling...

AestheticsInMotion > CB 01/05/2020 at 18:27

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Doesn’t do anything for me. It’s better with the rediculous tires and ride-height , but... Good lord. It’s like Toyota sprinkled on all of it’s stylistic *blandness*, and then decided to grab some from Honda and Nissan for good measure.

412GTI > CB 01/05/2020 at 18:41

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It gets a partial cool from me. I like the new Rav4 look and lifting any crossover is kinda fun.

For actual off-roading I do like the Trailhawk’s option of a rear axel lockers. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CB 01/05/2020 at 18:54

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No, no, and no. One of the few new model s that I think are legitimately ugly.

carcrasher88 > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 01/05/2020 at 19:01

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It looks like a cross between a 4Runner and a Cherokee, maybe that’s why?

sony1492 > CB 01/05/2020 at 19:02

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R eminds me of this somehow

HammerheadFistpunch > CB 01/05/2020 at 19:51

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the current rav4 isn’t bad. looks nice, you can fit real tires on it. not much cop in anything but bad weather and some muddy roads, but that takes you to a lot of really neat places. 2 of my more memorable trips could be done about 80-90% in something like this, and nothing critical.

CB > HammerheadFistpunch 01/05/2020 at 19:52

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That’s my internal debate.

The internal debate says turbo Outback for the same price is smarter, though.

HammerheadFistpunch > CB 01/05/2020 at 19:55

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I would take the lesser capability of the rav4 over the Subaru transmission and turbo woes in a heartbeat.  

CB > HammerheadFistpunch 01/05/2020 at 19:58

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Yep, that’s 100% what it’s coming down to. I’ll likely test drive both in a few weeks.

arl > 412GTI 01/05/2020 at 20:12

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I just went to Jeep’s site and built a Cherokee Trailhawk. $37.5K. Great googly moogly - even Cherokee’s are getting expensive. The Wrangler is closing in on $50K for a Rubicon. I guess it’s modern inflation, but man that’s a lot of dough for an FCA product. 

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > CB 01/05/2020 at 20:19

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Oz doesn’t get this specification.

Also...the only way to get a non hybrid AWD is to select the top grade Edge which is a AU$52,000 car. You’d almost get the 3.6L Outback for that... current deals on 2019 plated 2.5L powered Outback have them at AU$40k.

And if you do pick a hybrid AWD RAV4 it only comes with a CVT transmission.

Therefore, they might be OK for the city (except you should get a Corolla or Camry in this situation) but, out in the real world, nope.

slipperysallylikespenguins > CB 01/05/2020 at 20:30

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I had a Rav4 as a rental a few months ago. It was one of the most boring, uninspiring things I have ever driven. Perfectly reliable appliance, but the Hyundai Accent hatchback rental I had before it was way more interesting.

CB > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 01/05/2020 at 20:33

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It’s a modified model, so you could make it yourself.

Alas, the Outback is also cheaper here. I still might test drive it anyway.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > CB 01/05/2020 at 20:45

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I ‘could’ modify a RAV4. But, in my world, Toyota sell the base grade Fortuner GX for fifty grand driveway.

CB > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 01/05/2020 at 20:46

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I would love that.

wafflesnfalafel > CB 01/05/2020 at 20:52

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I’m coming around on those - at first I was “hmm... lots of angles... ” but now I’m “okay, that could work.” I am on the - I like this one better than the last couple side of things. Would definitely cross shop it against an Outback.

412GTI > arl 01/05/2020 at 20:57

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Oh yeah totally get that. I mean my eyes water at all crossovers this size, a similarly equipped RAV4 Adventure is knocking on 40k as well.

One thing I’ll note from working in marketing at an FCA dealer is that MSRP is always a bit inflated so they can advertise bigger rebates/discounts. Most of our 37k Trailhawks actually retail between 33-35. 

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > CB 01/05/2020 at 21:21

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You might...I personally wasn’t a fan. Bit narrow in the accommodation , bit too basic for the coin and a bit too underpowered. Pajero Sport is equally narrow but otherwise well sorted. Ford Everest is well sized, well equipped, grunty powerful but expensive.

However , the Isuzu MU-X is currently where the smart money is in this class . Where Isuzu and Mazda take it in the next iteration will be very interesting...

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 01/05/2020 at 21:44

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Isuzu MU-X LS-M 4x4 auto, 2019 plated. Currently, AU$47000 drive away with 6 year warranty, 6 years roadside assistance and $1,000 rebate on dealer accessories like a towbar or bullbar.