What are the features of the new RAV4?
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New RAV4 features include Vehicle Stability Control, parking radar, climate zone synchronization, and auto hold. Vehicle Stability Control: The system is enabled by default and is not recommended to be turned off except on slippery surfaces such as rain or snow. Parking Radar/Image: It alerts the driver to surrounding obstacles through images and warning sounds. Climate Zone Synchronization: When the climate zone synchronization function is activated, changing the temperature in the driver's seat will synchronize the changes in the other climate zones. Auto Hold: When stopping at traffic lights, after releasing the brake pedal, the auto hold function locks the wheels, relieving the driver's foot fatigue. The wheels unlock when the accelerator pedal is pressed, allowing the vehicle to proceed.
Last week I accompanied a friend to test drive the new RAV4 and found the configuration upgrades quite substantial. I particularly liked the 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, which projects navigation directly in front of the driver's eyes—no more craning to see the central display. The panoramic sunroof provides excellent lighting, though in summer you'll need to remember to turn on the AC in advance to cool down. The hybrid version's actual fuel consumption was just over 5L/100km, and the electric motor's intervention during traffic jams is exceptionally quiet. I tried the TSS 3.0 intelligent driving system on the highway—the lane centering is very stable, and the adaptive cruise can bring the car to a complete stop. The rear floor is almost completely flat, so middle passengers won't feel uncomfortable. The trunk comes with a hands-free power tailgate; just sweep your foot under the bumper while carrying packages to open it—perfect for grocery runs.
Just finished a long trip with the hybrid RAV4, and the functional experience was impressive. The power switching is almost imperceptible, and it can run purely on electricity for three to four kilometers with a full battery. Noticed a thoughtful detail: the steering wheel heating has three adjustable levels, so no need to wear gloves while driving in winter. The standard pre-collision system is very sensitive—once when the car ahead braked suddenly, it automatically applied the brakes for me. The wireless charging pad comes with a cooling fan, so the phone doesn’t get hot even after an hour of charging. The most surprising feature was the streaming rearview mirror—it provides much clearer rear visibility in the rain compared to traditional mirrors, though it takes some getting used to at first.
