There are increases and decreases, and the new Toyota RAV4 2.4 Deluxe Edition is actually shot.

● Central control and interior

　　It can be seen that the appearance of the 2011 model has not changed much, but what about the interior? In fact, its interior has not changed much, except for the color scheme and steering wheel style, its center console design and layout are consistent with the 09 model, without seeing too many substantive changes.

　　The steering wheel is the most intuitive change that can be seen in the entire interior. Although the steering wheel still adopts a 3-spoke design, it is obviously different from the style of the 09 model. The 09 model gives people a more dynamic feeling, while the 2011 model is more simple and more in line with the style of a family car.

　　In terms of configuration, since the 2.4AT Deluxe Edition is the top model of the 09 RAV4, and the 2.4AT 4WD Deluxe Edition is no longer the top model in the 2011 RAV4 series, it can be seen that some configurations of the 2011 Toyota RAV4 have been cancelled, such as "," keyless start "," body stability control "and other functions. In addition, the 2011 RAV4 comes standard with an AUX socket, which expands the entertainment.

● Comparative analysis of the configuration of new and old models:

　　There are not many changes that can be seen. In this case, we might as well start from their configuration table and go a little deeper to understand the differences between the two cars. (Note: ● Standard, ○ Optional, – None)

　　Without counting the discounts, the price of the 09 2.4AT Deluxe Edition is 7,000 yuan higher than that of the 2011 model. But it can be clearly seen from the configuration comparison table above that the practical configuration of the 09 2.4AT Deluxe Edition is obviously higher. I believe that the price of the front and rear head airbags and keyless start system alone is enough to make up for the 7,000 yuan price difference, not to mention the VSC body stability control, traction control and other configurations. Although the 2011 RAV4 also has some corresponding additions, I think these additions are a bit insignificant compared to the reduced configuration.

● Full text summary:

　　As an annual facelift, Toyota did not make too many modifications to the 2011 Toyota RAV4, or directly said that it did not bring us too much freshness. However, from the sudden increase in the number of new models on the market to 12, it is not difficult to see that the manufacturer’s intention is more to enrich consumer choice and narrow the price gap between models. But we cannot deny that as the number of models increases and the price gap between models narrows, there will be some models that are not cost-effective. The 2011 Toyota RAV4 2.4AT four-wheel drive deluxe version discussed above is a good example. Here, I suggest that consumers should make more comparisons when facing new cars with many such models, and try to choose a model that suits them. (Photo/Ruan Zhihui, Photo/Text/Autohome He Jiarong)

Related reading:

Thanks to the following dealers for providing the actual vehicle:

Dealer name:Guangzhou Yongjia Toyota Automobile Sales and Service Co., Ltd.
Dealer Address:GuangzhouNo. 634, Yingbin Road, Dashi, Panyu District (next to Xiangjiang Hotel)
Dealer phone number:4008110113-5399