By Mike Torpey on 2015-01-22 - Driving Force news editor and responsible for organising our daily output. He was staff motoring editor of the Liverpool Echo for 20 years.
RAV4 is doing the
Business
THE name leaves buyers in no doubt as to the target audience - and there's a raft of kit to attract potential owners.
It's a new Business Edition grade for Toyota's popular RAV4 sports utility vehicle range, with a price tag of £23,995.
The model's standard equipment is led by Toyota Touch 2 with Go, the latest development of the Japanese brand's touchscreen-controlled multimedia, connectivity and navigation system, including DAB digital radio, Bluetooth, a rear-view camera and access to online info and entertainment.
Buyers also get cruise control and dual-zone climate control along with auto headlights and wipers, while there's chrome trim on the front bumper and the seats upholstered in black fabric.
These features are in addition to the Active grade spec, including 17-inch alloys, LED daytime running lights, front fog lamps, power-adjustable door mirrors and a four-speaker audio system with USB and Aux-in connections.
Just a single version is available, costing £1,500 more than the entry level Active variant and powered by a 2.0-litre D-4D diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive.
Running costs see a Combined fuel figure of 57.6mpg and CO2 emissions of 127g/km. The Business Edition also has the lowest insurance rating in the RAV4 line-up at 25E.
Elsewhere in the range, model year enhancements include a fresh chrome finish for the RAV4 Active's five-spoke alloys and the addition of silver front and rear under-runs for the Invincible.
New RAV4 owners also now have access to additional equipment options, including heated, leather front seats for Active, Business Edition and Invincible and Toyota Touch 2 with Go Plus.
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