My wife has a 2012 Base and we just picked up a 2012 Sport. I sware the base has more room and the seat adjustment iis greater. In the base the dash feels more eye level. In the Sport it's below you. It's really bizzar. In the base I have more let room in the drivers seat. As you adjust the height it also moves down and back. That range feels far greater in the base than the Sport.
You did an awesome job explaining and showing.. .I am in the middle of negotiating on a LTD... Fingers crossed. YAY... Love the RAV, even though I am downsizing from a 4Runner... it is a great vehicle. Thanks again...
@RandomNamerMaster Not at all, your effort is directed at pulling the door to the side, not lifting it over your head, or pulling it back shut. The hinge supports all of the weight. Also, Toyota engineered 3 stop points in the door so the wind or parking on a hill will not force the door to shut on you.
@colinohalloran Rav 2 is a front wheel drive model ( 4x2 ) The 4x4 models give you the option to lock the diff and send power to the rear wheels manualy. Ordinarily the power is sent to the rear automaticly when the front wheels spin, full acceleration, or spirited cornering.
I have a 2009 RAV4. I'm not sure if it's a base model or Sport. It has the six CD player and the 225/65R17 tires with steel wheels. How can I be sure which model it actually is? Or were the things I mentioned simply stand alone options for 2009 Base model?
You didn't mention if the 3 different models have the same engine capacity or type. Apart from the VVTI engines that regularly come with these cars, can one find one with just a 4A engine? I learnt the 4A engine is more solid than the VVTI model. Is that true?
@1staronly Tight, but you can move the 2nd row forward to create room the 3rd row. Still it's for short trips. If you need a 3rd row everyday, consider Sienna or Highlander
Great video Nathan! Hey, a quick question. When you get the Navigation, I'm assuming the Audio system would still include the better JBL speakers, correct ? Thanks !
In the 2010 Limited models you can use Bluetooth to connect it as a telephone, but there is no USB connectivity to charge it or A2DP music streaming via bluetooth. USB Charging and A2DP bluetooth music streaming can be upgraded via third party parts (e.g. via cigarette lighter). I can only talk about european models so better ask your vendor.