!rav4 3.5 269hp

LAMRONH · 12-11-2005, 02:02 AM

Jeez, I just turned to the 2006 RAV4 test in the January Car and Driver, after looking at just about everything else. The January issue isn't online yet or I'd post the link.
This is one incredible machine.
0-60: 6.3
1/4: 14.9 @ 94
TOP: 129 mph
70-0: 180 ft.
300 ' skidpad: .83 g
cost: under $28,000 per C&D; Toyota website pegged it at about $25,800 for the unoptioned 4wd V6 top line model, $24,500 for the fwd V6 top line model.
211 c.i, 269 hp @ 6200; 246 lb-ft @ 4700; 6400 red line
weight: 3660; wb/l/w/h: 105/181/71.5/69
speed in gears: 40, 72, 113 @ 6400 rpm; 129 @ 5100 rpm; 129 @ 3650 rpm
mph/1000 rpm in gears: 6.3, 11.3, 17.6, 25.4, 35.2.
Rated mpg: 20/27 or 28
Holy frikkin bird flu, batman. These guys aren't waiting for Hyundai to act.
I hope to h#ll The Sleepy General has something like this in the wings. I suspect not.

http://toyota.com/vehicles/future/rav4/

griswold44 · 12-11-2005, 02:25 AM

Amazing SUV. What I would call best in class.

RocketImpala · 12-11-2005, 10:52 AM

I hate to say it, but those are very impressive numbers. It will be very interesting to see how this car plays out w/ pricing and options and everything when it comes to market.

cjrciadt · 12-11-2005, 10:56 AM

Only 60lbs heavier than the Avalon?

The new Camry gets this motor with 6 speeds, and at least 150 less pounds. A sub 6 Camry running mid 14's !!!!

Arizona Slim · 12-11-2005, 10:59 AM

GM better get on the stick and at least give the Equinox/Torrent a real engine. The new RAV even gets substantially better gas mileage on top of the better power.

CRBoyd91 · 12-11-2005, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Arizona Slim

GM better get on the stick and at least give the Equinox/Torrent a real engine. The new RAV even gets substantially better gas mileage on top of the better power.

Well GM should fix it with the HF V6 line.

a_v_s · 12-11-2005, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CRBoyd91

Well GM should fix it with the HF V6 line.

Except GM's HF V6 only makes 255hp, in Caddy form. The version they give to other GM brands only makes 240hp.

big swede · 12-11-2005, 02:47 PM

I think people, even on this site, are finally starting to realize that GM's V6's are getting freight trained.

NorthSilverado · 12-11-2005, 03:08 PM

That is an huge jump over the last models

big swede · 12-11-2005, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthSilverado

That is an huge jump over the last models

Considering no V6 was previously available. Um yep.

LAMRONH · 12-11-2005, 03:35 PM

GM should plan on dropping the 240 hp 3.9 into the Equinox. Yesterday.
Unfortunately it will take them about three years to react to this.

big swede · 12-11-2005, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAMRONH

GM should plan on dropping the 240 hp 3.9 into the Equinox. Yesterday.
Unfortunately it will take them about three years to react to this.

Even if they do it tomorrow they would still be down 30hp. By the time they really do it who knows.

Maybe there are less people on this site then I thought that are disturbed by the gap in the current crop of V6's. To me it's getting to the point of shocking and will definately affect my next car purchase.

We need to all forget about the OHC vs OHV debate and demand a V6 that is worthy of cars that are quickly approaching $30,000. I think it's pretty obvious that 2 valve heads just aren't gonna cut it when you don't have a significant cubic inch advantage over the competition like the V8's have.

Strapping.Young.Lad · 12-11-2005, 07:06 PM

wow,It has a powerful engine.That nessecarily dosnt make it best....

jro4566 · 12-11-2005, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FordRules

wow,It has a powerful engine.That nessecarily dosnt make it best....

But when you consider the price and the amount of features (especially safety features), then the deal looks even sweeter.

AdmiralViscen · 12-11-2005, 07:44 PM

Wow, that's something.

12-11-2005, 02:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
LAMRONH 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Caveville, Neanderthallande Drives: 2007 black KIA Spectra EX. Have club, will travel. Posts: 8,947	!rav4 3.5 269hp Jeez, I just turned to the 2006 RAV4 test in the January Car and Driver, after looking at just about everything else. The January issue isn't online yet or I'd post the link. This is one incredible machine. 0-60: 6.3 1/4: 14.9 @ 94 TOP: 129 mph 70-0: 180 ft. 300 ' skidpad: .83 g cost: under $28,000 per C&D; Toyota website pegged it at about $25,800 for the unoptioned 4wd V6 top line model, $24,500 for the fwd V6 top line model. 211 c.i, 269 hp @ 6200; 246 lb-ft @ 4700; 6400 red line weight: 3660; wb/l/w/h: 105/181/71.5/69 speed in gears: 40, 72, 113 @ 6400 rpm; 129 @ 5100 rpm; 129 @ 3650 rpm mph/1000 rpm in gears: 6.3, 11.3, 17.6, 25.4, 35.2. Rated mpg: 20/27 or 28 Holy frikkin bird flu, batman. These guys aren't waiting for Hyundai to act. I hope to h#ll The Sleepy General has something like this in the wings. I suspect not. http://toyota.com/vehicles/future/rav4/ __________________ The national budget must be balanced. The public debt must be reduced; the arrogance of the authorities must be moderated and controlled. Payments to foreign governments must be reduced, if the nation doesn't want to go bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance. Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC), 55 BC Last edited by LAMRONH : 12-11-2005 at 02:09 AM.

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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	Re: !rav4 3.5 269hp Amazing SUV. What I would call best in class. __________________ Thanks to FordRules for that signature! Is Pluto a planet? 1991 Toyota Cressida 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood (needs to be restored) 1998 Toyota Avalon 2005 Chevy Silverado 2006 BMW 330i Possibility: 2007 Camry Toyota does NOT give MPG figures, the EPA does!

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RocketImpala 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2005 Drives: 2006 Malibu Maxx SS 2004 Infinity G35 Posts: 358	Re: !rav4 3.5 269hp I hate to say it, but those are very impressive numbers. It will be very interesting to see how this car plays out w/ pricing and options and everything when it comes to market.

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cjrciadt 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 255	Re: !rav4 3.5 269hp Only 60lbs heavier than the Avalon? The new Camry gets this motor with 6 speeds, and at least 150 less pounds. A sub 6 Camry running mid 14's !!!!

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Arizona Slim 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Lonesome Crowded West Drives: 04 GMC Sierra 06 Dodge Magnum Posts: 1,508	Re: !rav4 3.5 269hp GM better get on the stick and at least give the Equinox/Torrent a real engine. The new RAV even gets substantially better gas mileage on top of the better power.

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big swede 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Midwest Drives: 07' Monte Carlo SS Posts: 4,128	Re: !rav4 3.5 269hp I think people, even on this site, are finally starting to realize that GM's V6's are getting freight trained. __________________ 07' SS Monte

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NorthSilverado 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barrie Ontario Drives: 2004 Rainer Posts: 181	Re: !rav4 3.5 269hp That is an huge jump over the last models

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LAMRONH 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Caveville, Neanderthallande Drives: 2007 black KIA Spectra EX. Have club, will travel. Posts: 8,947	Re: !rav4 3.5 269hp GM should plan on dropping the 240 hp 3.9 into the Equinox. Yesterday. Unfortunately it will take them about three years to react to this. __________________ The national budget must be balanced. The public debt must be reduced; the arrogance of the authorities must be moderated and controlled. Payments to foreign governments must be reduced, if the nation doesn't want to go bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance. Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC), 55 BC

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