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2010 Toyota Rav4 Expert Q&A

By Chuck Giametta
Last Updated: Aug 5, 2011

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Crossover Shopper
07.02.11

I'm a retired 67-year-old widow who is torn between a new RAV 4 (V-6) and a New Hyundai Santa Fe.(V-6)

My bottom-line requirements are AWD, AC, enough power to enter and exit I-95 without nail-biting , and safety since my 6-year-old grandson sometimes travels in my car.

I was going to get a RAV 4 but Hyundai has some terrific incentives on the Santa Fe until September 30, 2009 and my local mechanics are inclined to think the Santa Fe is better value.

I've read your remarks on both vehicles at Iguida.com.

So which one would you suggest for my purposes?

Either of your choices are good ones. Basically, the Santa Fe is slightly more conservative in...
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Rav4 Shopper
07.02.11

Why do you feel that the next generation, new model of the Toyota RAV4 will appear for 2012? The current model of the Toyota RAV4 first appeared in 2006. Toyota’s previous pattern for next generation, new model is 5 years. If they continue with this pattern, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, the next generation will appear for 2011. I would like to know why you feel, it will be 2012. I want to get a RAV4, for the 4WD and can wait a year, but not 2 years.

Thanks for your interest in our Toyota RAV4 coverage. You're correct, previous-generation RAV4s have been on a five-year model cycle. Economic realities, however, have forced automakers to extend...
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