During short, fast drives through the Ocala National Forest
last week, Toyota's new RAV4 and 4Runner proved they could chew through soft sand, climb sandy hills and handle bumpy
roads with ease.But there is one
obstacle the sport - utility vehicles may not be able to overcome: price.RAV4, which goes
on sale Sunday, and 4Runner,
on sale now, come to the market at a time when rugged, off -
road vehicles such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Rover Discovery and Ford Explorer are burning up the sales charts.
Last year, Range Rover became the first vehicle to feature Land Rover's innovative All - Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) system — a world first technology designed to enhance off -
road capability by automatically maintaining an ultra-low crawl speed over
obstacles, allowing the driver to concentrate
on steering the vehicle.
Dynamic Hitch Assist helps precisely line up the truck's hitch with the trailer coupling, eliminating maneuvering guesswork by showing visual cues in the truck's center display screen -360-Degree Point - of - View Camera: A Ford truck first, the system gives a bird's - eye view of the truck to help position the vehicle in tight places or when there are
obstacles near the truck — such as
on a busy job site or grocery store parking lot - LED Headlamps and Taillamps: Advanced LED lighting offers better
road illumination than conventional halogen or HID lights and
lasts longer.