06 Rav4 spy shots

griswold44 · 04-24-2005, 07:39 PM

Here are some pictures of the 06 Toyota Rav4. According to Motor Trend Toyota's 3.3 liter V6 will be one of the engines available.
http://forums.autoweek.com/thread.js...art=0&tstart=0 Personally I like everything except the front end but, that might change before it gets here this fall. What do you guys think?

91z4me · 04-24-2005, 09:38 PM

I don't like the front but it does fit in with the Avalon style headlights they are using now. Does anyone else get a Toureg vibe from the rear?

OzoneGTX · 04-24-2005, 09:42 PM

Ugh. That misplaced on the front is so annoying.

The rest is ok, I guess. I wanna see the new Land Cruiser though.

griswold44 · 04-24-2005, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ozone_GTX

Ugh. That misplaced on the front is so annoying.

The rest is ok, I guess. I wanna see the new Land Cruiser though.

Yes I also want to see a new Land Cruiser, but when are they going to release one?

Infiniti Z350 · 04-24-2005, 10:00 PM

I see quite a few elements of the Infiniti FX in it. As a whole it's ok but the grille placement doesn't jive well with me either.

griswold44 · 04-24-2005, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Infiniti Z350

I see quite a few elements of the Infiniti FX in it. As a whole it's ok but the grille placement doesn't jive well with me either.

Yes, I agree about the grille, but like I said this is the Japanese version, and Toyota may do something about the grille. I think it looks a little like the Toureg.

Buick61 · 04-24-2005, 10:02 PM

YEEEEEEUGH, that's an ugly nose.

The rest is passable.

griswold44 · 04-24-2005, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Buick61

YEEEEEEUGH, that's an ugly nose.

The rest is passable.

I do agree with you.

WineOH · 04-24-2005, 10:44 PM

I think the grille is fine, though the badge should be centered vertically. It's the lights I have issues with--and the last foot of the back end seems...shrunken. It seems larger, too, which is a good think--closer to the CRV, it's main *** competitor.

460ford · 04-24-2005, 10:45 PM

Wow that thing looks bad, Also what is with not placing the emblem right in the middle of the grille? It doesn't make much sense why not to.

griswold44 · 04-24-2005, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WineOH

I think the grille is fine, though the badge should be centered vertically. It's the lights I have issues with--and the last foot of the back end seems...shrunken. It seems larger, too, which is a good think--closer to the CRV, it's main *** competitor.

Now that you mention that I think you're right. Just move the emblem and it would look pretty good.

atomicshark · 04-24-2005, 11:50 PM

With the 3.3 L V-6 this "cute" ute will finally be taken seriously by people that want the tough sport utility look and the power to blow past most large SUV's, in a more compact manageable package. Hopefully the details will be fixed to give the RAV4 the "right" look.

otonabee · 04-24-2005, 11:55 PM

This Rav4 is much more improved than the current model. At least this one if it's true will offer a V6 and give it a bit more muscle. Not bad tho overall.

GapingOrifice · 04-25-2005, 01:40 AM

Call me crazy but I liked the original RAV-4, didn't like the 2nd gen, and now am disgusted with the 3rd gen. The sides and back of the 3rd gen looks pretty good, but the pig snout is hideous. Looks-wise, GM, Ford, and Honda should be happy

On second thought, I also thought the Chrysler 300's huge grill was hideous before it came out, so what do I know :p

The 3.3L V6 might just be what's needed to force GM to upgrade the !#$@ 3.4L thing in the Equinox...hopefully...

Kar Krazie · 04-25-2005, 10:23 AM

Ugh! That is ugly!

04-24-2005, 07:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
griswold44 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In hell Drives: 98 Toyota Avalon 05 Chevrolet Silverado 06 BMW 3 Posts: 6,073	06 Rav4 spy shots Here are some pictures of the 06 Toyota Rav4. According to Motor Trend Toyota's 3.3 liter V6 will be one of the engines available. http://forums.autoweek.com/thread.js...art=0&tstart=0 Personally I like everything except the front end but, that might change before it gets here this fall. What do you guys think? Last edited by griswold44 : 08-17-2005 at 08:50 PM.

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91z4me 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,095	Re: 06 Rav4 spy shots I don't like the front but it does fit in with the Avalon style headlights they are using now. Does anyone else get a Toureg vibe from the rear?

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OzoneGTX 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Orlando, Florida (formerly Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) Posts: 1,644	Re: 06 Rav4 spy shots Ugh. That misplaced on the front is so annoying. The rest is ok, I guess. I wanna see the new Land Cruiser though. __________________

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Infiniti Z350 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: America Posts: 2,256	Re: 06 Rav4 spy shots I see quite a few elements of the Infiniti FX in it. As a whole it's ok but the grille placement doesn't jive well with me either. __________________ Member of the "dark side". Oh well, black is my favorite color. Sorry, I prefer McDonalds.

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Buick61 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DC Metro Area Drives: 58 Belvedere; 61 LeSabre; 96 Fleetwood; 07 SRX Posts: 8,495	Re: 06 Rav4 spy shots YEEEEEEUGH, that's an ugly nose. The rest is passable. __________________ Used to own: 1959 Cadillac Series 62, 1960 AMC Rambler Six, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000 Saturn LS2, 2005 Chrysler 300C, 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP

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04-24-2005, 10:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
WineOH 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sheffield Lake, OH Drives: 2002 Neon, P.O.S. trim Posts: 136	Re: 06 Rav4 spy shots I think the grille is fine, though the badge should be centered vertically. It's the lights I have issues with--and the last foot of the back end seems...shrunken. It seems larger, too, which is a good think--closer to the CRV, it's main *** competitor.

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460ford 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: mass. Drives: 95 Bronco Posts: 1,925	Re: 06 Rav4 spy shots Wow that thing looks bad, Also what is with not placing the emblem right in the middle of the grille? It doesn't make much sense why not to.

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atomicshark 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 4,429	Re: 06 Rav4 spy shots With the 3.3 L V-6 this "cute" ute will finally be taken seriously by people that want the tough sport utility look and the power to blow past most large SUV's, in a more compact manageable package. Hopefully the details will be fixed to give the RAV4 the "right" look.

04-24-2005, 11:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
otonabee 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 67	Re: 06 Rav4 spy shots This Rav4 is much more improved than the current model. At least this one if it's true will offer a V6 and give it a bit more muscle. Not bad tho overall.

04-25-2005, 01:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
GapingOrifice 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 400	Re: 06 Rav4 spy shots Call me crazy but I liked the original RAV-4, didn't like the 2nd gen, and now am disgusted with the 3rd gen. The sides and back of the 3rd gen looks pretty good, but the pig snout is hideous. Looks-wise, GM, Ford, and Honda should be happy On second thought, I also thought the Chrysler 300's huge grill was hideous before it came out, so what do I know :p The 3.3L V6 might just be what's needed to force GM to upgrade the !#$@ 3.4L thing in the Equinox...hopefully...

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Kar Krazie 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Hills above Santa Clarita, California Drives: 2003 Chevy Tahoe w/20's 2004 GMC Sierra SLT Posts: 2,537	Re: 06 Rav4 spy shots Ugh! That is ugly! __________________ Buick Enclave

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