Unlike in the movie The
Unlike in the movie The Graduate, plastic is not where it’s at. According to a class-action lawsuit the problem with the fuel pump is that it has plastic impellers – genius. What’s next plastic engines, transmissions? Since 2013 Toyota has been on severe cost-cutting campaign, negatively affecting reliability. Here is what Toyota cut from the 2013 RAV4 vs. the equipment in the 2012 – determining my decision to make possibly my last Toyota purchase, a 2012 RAV4 Limited V6 4WD. I’ll probably be looking at Mazda or Hyundai for my next purchase.
RAV4 Features dropped for 2013: V6 Engine option, 3rd row option, Full size spare tire,
Optitron gauges,
Headlamps "ON" indicator,
Valet key on some models,
LED tail lights & brake lights,
Auto OFF headlights (except Limited),
Variable intermittent wipers on LE,
Seat fold-down levers in cargo area,
Sliding adjustable 2nd row seats,
Door sill protectors,
12v Power outlet in cargo area,
Large under floor storage compartment,
Sunglasses storage bin,
Sun visor extensions (except Limited),
Dual-level center console storage,
Locking glove box,
Upper glove box with door,
Footwell lighting (Limited),
110V AC power outlet (Limited),
Real Leather seating,
Cross bars on roof rack,
Hill Assist Control (HAC),
Downhill Assist Control (DAC),
Longer tonneau cover with headrest clips,
Fender flares on Sport and Limited,
Body colored front and rear bumpers,
XM Satellite radio (except with Navigation),
Auto Up/Down driver's power window on LE,