nerth shore news eee AU TO Friday, March 27, 1998 ~ North Shore News — 41 ale Toyota engineers boost RAV4’s powerplant From page @0 skirts. On FWD models equipped with five-speed manual trams- mission, city-highway | tucl consumption is rated at W8/7.4 — litres/100 km (29/38 m.p.g.). With the automatic, FWD- equipped RAV4s deliver fuel consumption — at 9.9/7.3 litres/100 =okm = (29/39 m.p.g.). And 4WD_~ models are rated at 10.7/8.5 litres/100 km (26/33 m.p.g.)} with five- speed manual transmission and 10.8/8.4 litres/100 km (26/34 m.p-g.) with the auto- matic. A precise-shitting, five speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both two-door and four-door, 4WD drive models. An automatic transmission is standard on the four-door FWD model. Optional on two-door FWD and four-door 4WD is RAV4’s rugged, smooth-shifting four-speed electronically-controlled auto- matic transmission with lock- up torque converter and over- drive cancel switch. Both are equipped with transmission coolers — an air- cooled system for the five- speed and a water-cooled sys- tem tor the automatic. RAV4’s 4WD | system works full-time for the ulti- mate in lighe, off-road enjoy- ment and performance. The standard five-speed manual transinission models also fea- ture a centre differential lock- up for improved low-end all- . Wheel drive — performance. Centre differential lockup is “automatic” on 4WD models with optional automatic trans- mission. Four-wheel independent suspension with a front stabi- lizer bar makes for a smooth ride while variable power- assisted rack and pinion steer- ing provides optimal road handling and control. Front twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers and Macpherson Struts with coil springs and stabilizer bar and rear independent, double wishbone suspension with twin-tube gas-filled shocks, coil springs and trailing arms deliver a comfortable ride whether it’s city driving or 3 trip into the rural outback. Braking is handled by power-assisted ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes and four-wheel antilock braking system (ABS) is cptional on four-door models. Bridgestone all-season P213/70 R16 tires with full- size spare are standard on all models with Yokohama or Bridgestone P235/60 R16 size as an oPtion on the 4- door 4WD model. RAV4 continues its unchit- tered instrument panel for 1998 with re id-at-a-glaace speedometer, tip odometer, tachometer and water temperature gauge. Srandard AM/FM stereo cas- sette audio system with four speakers is on the centre con- sole just below the easy-to-use VAC (heating, ventilation and airconditioning) con- trols. . A dealer-installed compact disc autochanger is available, while power door locks, power side mirrors and power windows and air-conditioner are offered among a long list ef options. Comtort and versaility are the warchwords for a spacious cabin that combines a sporty, fun-to-drive runabout with a al people mover. adults can fit comtort- ably in the four-door model with plenty of room for lug- gave or other cargo. Flexible rear seats can fold individually or fully recline, a feature which in) combination with reclining front seats can create overnight sleeping accommo- dation in the wilds. With rear seats folded, the four-door opens up a cav- ernous 1.64 cubic metres (57.9 cubic feet) of cargo space. To reduce clutter, front and centre console boxes offer easily-accessible storage for everything from cassette tapes and sunglasses and RAV4 comes with door and seatback pockets for and) other Items. For saiety, RAV provides a driver and front: passenger urbas Supplementary Restraint System (SRS), pas: senger assist grips, outboard maps “Five adults can fit comfortably in the four-door model with plenty of room for luggage or other cargo.” three-point lap and shoulder seat belts and an anchor point tor a child seat. Rear door child locks (on four-door models), side win- dow detoggers, tinted glass, intermittent front wipers and rear window wiper/washer fexcept of Sott Top model ceenplete the package. Toyota engineers and styl ats have provided numerous interior convenicnee and ere ture-comforts. Features inchide: @ door ajar” headlamp on and Jow fucl warning lamps standard on all modeis, @ Low washer fluid warning is standard in all models for 1998; BH New seaz and door trim fabric on all four-door models; @ Tle-steering is standard on all models, @ Rear cargo area accessory power outlet on all four-door models. ® New timer function for rear window defogger on all models except Soft Top; @ Front and rear fabric-cov- ered headrests adopted on four-door models equipped with power windows and door locks; M A cargo area tonneau cover replaces the cargo net on the “comenence™ opuon pack ave tor tour-door models: @ New three-spoke steering wheel design: @ A coat hook for all model except Soit Top. “RAV4 is already 20 very popular vehicle and with the new open-air Soft Top, head- turning colors and extra power, we're bound to see even more Of these popular SUVs on Canadian road,” says Symonds. “Where else can you find such versatility com- bined with sporty style, city driving ability and quality. and and rural fabled Th wold value.” Tovota’s industry-leading no deductible, no transter fee Comprehensive Warranty cov- ers the entire vehicle tor chree yvears/60,000 kilometres. 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