#NYIAS: REAL-LIFE Pics Of The All-new Toyota RAV4 Show A Much DIFFERENT Side Of This SUV — Are YOU Liking This NEW Direction?

There's some vehicles I can name off the top of my head that really have been "meh," over the years. They sell in droves but, simply put, they do absolutely nothing for me.

Sad to say, the Toyota RAV4 was one of those vehicles.

New York Auto Show

READ the press release that details the all-new Toyota RAV4 HERE!

The RAV4 has always boasted a rather femme design and the current-gen vehicle suffers from an absolutely abysmal ride. It's actually jarring over bumps. But, it appears that Toyota is turning over a new leaf.

And it sort of has to given the immense market pressure for the company to deliver products that stir feeling. That is why we're seeing the Japanese brand swing for the fences with cars like the all-new Camry and Avalon.

That said, we got our first look at the all-new RAV4 today and it's definitely not the vehicle we're used to seeing. It has a much stronger design. When we spoke with some folks today they noted it had the presence of a Jeep or the like.

But we do know that design is completely subjective. So, we turn to you, Spies. You're the tastemakers and we need YOUR feedback: What do YOU make of the all-new RAV4? Are YOU liking its all-new direction?


New York Auto Show

cidflekken - 3/28/2018 8:46:04 PM

+7 Boost

It might be a new direction for Toyota, but it's a direction others have already taken prior. Subaru and Jeep have covered the more adventuresome side. Honda and Mazda have covered the more refined/upscale side. The RAV4 has finally just caught up.
This will still sell a gazillion units.

TheSteve - 3/28/2018 8:46:05 PM

+12 Boost

I like the Toyota brand, but man, do I dislike their styling! :-(

dumpsty - 3/29/2018 11:29:09 AM

+1 Boost

Its got that just-right sizing for city folk - young & old. Since most drivers don't have adult rear seat passengers on a daily basis, being a little crapped is OK. All the basics are there - it's got the versatile interior, has a few more harder-edges on the exterior to look active but not too aggressive, & then it's got the necessary tech gadgets to keep the masses up-to-date.

Runamukk - 3/28/2018 8:53:16 PM

+13 Boost

That thing is so ugly.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 3/28/2018 9:14:39 PM

+1 Boost

I hope they did not make it more manly because they will stop making the 4Runner.
That would be sad. I am unsure if the primary buyers (women is suspect) for this model will like the new look.

cidflekken - 3/29/2018 12:28:01 AM

+2 Boost

Oh, wow. Hadn't even thought about that. But there's no way. The 4Runner averaged over 10k Units per months last year and is still keeping that pace so far this year. It's a very strong seller in a market with really only the Jeep to compete. As hideously ugly as the 4Runner is, people still love them.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 3/29/2018 8:50:54 AM

+2 Boost

@EL-CID - That is correct. I read that later last night. I did not know the 4Runner still pulled in those figures. 120,000 units a year is not too bad. In Canada it is a slow mover, you almost never see one on a lot. You need to place an order. RAV4 and Highlanders greet you when you pull in for service.

jeffgall - 3/28/2018 10:10:25 PM

+4 Boost

What is with the black trim around the wheel arches? Looks like those aftermarket double sided tape stick on things. Terrible.

monster - 3/28/2018 10:17:39 PM

-1 Boost

I like the new direction. It's different, it's bold and it looks big. The trunk space look huge. The center console is not that great. I hate the pop up style screen. Overall this looks great.

valhallakey - 3/28/2018 11:21:54 PM

+2 Boost

For an inexpensive SUV I think it looks ok other than the hideous front. Looks like a bull dog that just ate a lemon. Nice profile, ok rear, really a good interior for what it is. B+ exterior, A interior.

t_bone - 3/29/2018 7:05:30 AM

+1 Boost

Looks more outdoorsy, which the masses want in their Cramped Urban Vehicles. And yes, that means women too.

Agent00R - 3/30/2018 11:53:09 AM

+2 Boost

Nailed it!

222max - 3/29/2018 4:03:29 PM

+2 Boost

There's something oddly Pontiac Aztecy about it.

MDarringer - 3/29/2018 4:39:50 PM

0 Boost

How specifically?

TomM - 3/29/2018 8:39:04 PM

+2 Boost

THe angle of the back Tailgate reminds one of the Aztek - it makes no sense to angle it that way - since it simply takes away space inside the vehicle.

MrEE - 3/29/2018 6:54:53 PM

+1 Boost

Toyota really nailed this one. and TNGA likely to deliver best in class. Certainly better looking than any other US or Asian CUV competition. The already best selling non-pickup is bound to gain market share, that is if they can be built them fast enough. I personally like the matte trim over the gloss black. You need to go to other sites to see all the variations shown in NY.