Postby xtrail » June 11th, 2007, 7:20 am
i've done web searches and test driven both. the american spec places the crv slightly above the rav4 for features/passenger comfort but the rav4 wins in the performance category. Having said that, in trinidad we dont get the american spec. So no tyre pressure sensors, auto headlights/wipers etc coming from classic motors. Similarly toyota T&T doesn't bring in the V6 rav4.
I've test driven these 2L inline 4 cylinder suvs and the rav4 definitely is more spritely especially going uphill.
The rav4 has more features eg,for 279,000 you get 9 airbags, smart start and entry(push a button to start a la bmw), 1 lever rear seat dropdown, led(longlasting) tail lights, active torque control(allows braking in a straight line), downhill assist, auto headlights/wipers.
The crv has more 'wow' factor when you see it on the road. It had slower acceleration and seemed slower going uphill. None of the above mentioned features on the 'higher end' $299,999 version, and has dual front/side airbags. It does offer steering wheel audio controls which for some strange reason toyota TT doesnt offer on the rav4-weird.
So lets see, i pay 20,000 less and get more performance, nifty features and safety.
hmmm..my mind is made up.
