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Toyota RAV4: Hot little SUV gets added value plus "Chili" for 2003

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Khatir Soltani

The "Chili" Package starts with everything in Package B, then adds the special exterior detailing plus: heated exterior remote mirrors, wheel locks, unique floor mats and badging, and a 180-watt Panasonic AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with title display, remote control and removable audio face plate.

"Package C" can also be selected to enhance Package B with ABS; larger, wider tires with alloy wheels; heated outside mirrors; colour-keyed mudguards, fender flares, bumpers, side moulding, door handles and hard spare tire cover; fog lamps and privacy glass.

For the ultimate in comfort, "Package D" then adds leather seating surfaces, steering wheel and shift knob; power moonroof; 6-speaker sound system with cassette; a colour-keyed rear spoiler and a theft deterrent system with engine immobilizer.

Passenger Car Levels Of Safety

RAV4 is constructed with an energy-absorbing body and high-strength cabin to help protect occupants in the event of a collision. Front and rear crush zones, and side impact door beams help absorb impact forces before they reach passengers.

An impressive list of standard safety features include:

  • 3-point seatbelts with emergency locking retractors (ELR) for all occupants, and automatic locking retractors (ALR) in all passenger positions. Pretensioners and force limiters are equipped for front occupants
  • Dual front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
  • Seat construction that incorporates Toyota's Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) technology to decrease the impact to occupants during a low-speed rear-end collision
  • Child seat anchor brackets that meet International Standards Organization (ISO) criteria, and tether brackets to accommodate child restraint seats
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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