Why the V6 Toyota RAV4 is never coming back - Torque News
When the current-generation Toyota RAV4 debuted in 2013, it addressed pretty much every wish the crossover’s fans had. Unfortunately, it also ended the run of the excellent 3. 5-liter V6 engine in the vehicle, leaving only the relatively low-powered four-cylinder as the only engine. Why Toyota Killed the V6 RAV4. When the last generation RAV4 was fitted with the 3. 5-liter engine and AWD, it was the company’s quickest vehicle to 60 MPH. Still, for those lucky owners that opted for the V6, it was a pleasant one. At 22 MPG combined the RAV4 was not good and not bad on fuel economy. Toyota’s competitors such as the Honda CRV do dramatically better than the old RAV4 V6 did. The new Toyota RAV4 four-cylinder AWD is chasing that with a rating of 25 MPG. Low sales volume was another reason Toyota ended the V6 RAV4. New RAV4 Engines. Toyota’s new 2016 RAV4 will carry on with the 2. 5-liter four-cylinder, and Toyota’s sales are through the roof. For those that want a smidge more power and also better fuel economy, the new 2016 RAV4 Hybrid might do. For those that want a Toyota-family of brands vehicle with more power the Lexus NX200t and its 2. 0-liter turbo is also an option. Source: www.torquenews.com
