As America's second most popular crossover, the Toyota RAV4 wasn't at risk of falling out of favor with customers, but the arrival
of a refreshed model for the 2016 model year should further cement its popularity.
A PEEK AT THE PRIUS PRIME Toyota unwrapped a handful of vehicles last week including a number
of refreshed models and one significant hybrid.
With the introduction
of the refreshed model, we hope to see a positive growth in terms of sales.
The highlights
of the refreshed model are a subtly revised exterior, a refined interior with new features, as well as more powerful and efficient engines.
Audi says that prices won't change much with the debut
of the refreshed models; that means the 2.0 - liter FWD A6 should still start around $ 46,000, while the 2016 S6 will stay close to the $ 76,000 starting price of the 2015 model.
Not exact matches
The company boasts that the new chips, which are
refreshed models of the seventh - generation «Kaby Lake» chips can perform up to 40 percent faster than the original seventh generation Kaby Lake chips.
Ahead
of an expected Apple iPad
refresh, Amazon quietly debuts the $ 79 Kindle and $ 199 Kindle Voyage, three
models of the Fire HD, and a new flagship Fire HDX.
«Reading can offer richer, broader and more complex
models of experience, which enable people to view their own lives from a
refreshed perspective and with renewed understanding,» says Josie Billington
of the University
of Liverpool, who's an expert on the effects
of reading.
To
refresh your memory,
modeling is a process where you send the names
of your existing customers to a huge database company like Epsilon, Experian, or Equifax.
My hope is that we could
model authentic community in a group - life structure that is so meaningful and
refreshing that it would help move people to know how to live out all
of their relationships.
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of summer.
Unveiling the revised special advisers» code alongside a
refreshed model contract for Spads, Cabinet Office minister Lord Bridges said the change «takes into account» the recommendations
of Pacac.
PT and fitness
model Erin Weiss is a
refreshing voice in an often - obsessive industry, calling out unhealthy extremes and the consequences
of pressure to maintain an unrealistic body.
It's a
refreshing change for the
model, who usually steers clear
of prints and holds midi skirts dear to her heart.
Ready at Dawn's Adam Skutt — character lead for The Order: 1886 — has created a thread over at zbrushcentral to showcase the gloriously detailed character
models from the game, including a
refreshing number
of todgers.
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This inspiring text offers a
refreshing alternative to the portfolio and high - stakes accountability
models of school improvement.
It had improved safety features and a significantly stiffer body, as well more diesel engine choices, but the B4 was essentially a
refresh of the B3 Passat rather than an all - new
model.
Audi is currently in the midst
of a major product overhaul, and by 2018 nearly all
of its
models will either be redesigned or
refreshed.
The Ford
Model A is usually hacked, channeled, and chopped to death in the name
of hot rodding, so it's
refreshing to find one so unmolested.
VW showed a
refreshed version
of the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg SUV earlier this year for this
model's debut in the Chinese market, and we now have confirmation that those changes will also make it to the U.S. - market Touareg.
Yet another hybrid
model is joining the Toyota lineup in the form
of the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which accompanies a
refresh for the compact crossover.
Highlights include a
refreshed, vertical vane grille that's more than 3 inches wider than before (Speed
models get several unique bits, including a different grille treatment) and B - shaped wing vents in the lower part
of the front fenders, both
of which are specific to each
model.
Fans
of the Toyota Yaris receive quite the treat for the 2015
model year, as the subcompact hatchback receives a thorough visual
refresh and some minor mechanical changes.
The 720S is the first
model in the brand's lineup to be an all - new replacement for an existing
model (the 650S shared many
of its parts with the 12C, including the carbon - fiber tub, and can be considered an aggressive mid-cycle
refresh) and McLaren needed to put a very strong foot forward.
Audi's sweeping
model refresh kicked off last year with the new A8 and A7, but Audi isn't stopping there with a new generation A6 that should also be on the road by the middle
of this year.
With the fast - approaching release
of the Scion iM hatch and iA sedan
models, Scion has turned to the rest
of their lineup to update and
refresh.
While Europe receives a brand - new Passat, the U.S. market will see an updated
model that Volkswagen says has, «
refreshed styling and interior enhancements, plus a full suite
of technology and new driver assistance systems.»
Chief engineer Rick Spina rationalized the choice for an early
refresh during his discussion
of what's new and different for the 2019
model.
The 2017 Porsche 911 is, in most respects, a normal mid-cycle
refresh of the current
model.
Following a clean - sheet redesign for the 2013
model year, the Mitsubishi Outlander crossover receives a host
of exterior and interior
refreshes for the 2016
model year.
Autocar reports that the 2015 BMW X4 will be followed by a
refreshed version
of the X3 crossover, and that later in 2014 BMW will also update its X6, as well as the X5 M and X6 M performance
models.
Volkswagen has revealed its comprehensive package
of updates for the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf, with new and updated engines, a new gearbox,
refreshed styling and an overhaul
of the
model's infotainment systems.
The
refreshed model is expected to go on sale towards the end
of 2014, with prices remaining at around the same # 83,515.
Mini has rolled out a
refreshed version
of the 2015 Mini Countryman compact crossover, but the changes are so minor than it's tough to tell the difference between the new version and last year's
model.
After all, the 2018 Infiniti QX80 is a mid-cycle update
of the ’11 Infiniti QX80, a
refresh that will carry the
model through the recent launch
of the new Lincoln Navigator, and through the much - anticipated launch
of the next - generation Cadillac Escalade, which is expected just ahead
of an all - new Infiniti QX80 coming about the 2021
model year.
The HD
models received a major under - the - skin
refresh for the 2011
model year, but the half - ton pickups — along with their SUV companions — have only seen minor trim and powertrain changes since their introduction, the most noteworthy being the addition
of six - speed automatic transmissions in 2009.
After decades
of letting its
models age without significant updates, Ford proved it would do a much better job at
refreshes with the 2010 Fusion, which turned out to be much more than just a minor touch - up
of the original 2007
model.
In the midst
of all the turmoil, Ford launched a significant Mustang
refresh for the 1987
model year that featured a massaged version
of the 5.0 V - 8 with 225 hp, as well as suspension upgrades and styling changes inside and out.
Jeep, which is world - renowned for SUVs, has decided to surprise all fans by
refreshing one
of the most popular
models.
The
refreshed model has a new face in line with the latest iteration
of the S - Class, and new interior colours and trim elements
Dodge Introduces All - New Durango and Charger for 2011
Model YearThe Grand Caravan is significantly
refreshed, as is the Avenger and JourneyHistoryDodge is a division
of Chrysler Group LLC.
But other than the styling
refresh in 2014 and the just - announced 2018 TRD Sport
model that gets new safety equipment and some LED lighting, the Tundra is still the same old truck — still riding on the same chassis, using the same six - speed transmission and same old engines — neither
of which are particularly efficient.
In 2007, the RX line was again
refreshed with the introduction
of an all - new third - generation
model.
The all - new C - Class gets a complete
refresh for the 2015
model year to make it perhaps one
of the most stunning Mercedes - Benz
models yet.
Both recently
refreshed models offer a ton
of new technology features and outstanding interior quality.
Automakers aren't giving up the fight, however, with a number
of traditionally popular
models significantly
refreshed or fully redesigned this year.
Under the bonnet, the
refreshed i20 is expected to use the same range
of engines that are offered on the outgoing
model.
It's only the start
of an aggressive move by the company to
refresh its
model line, too, with the Bentayga first
of five new platforms over the next five years.
It's not that we think it's forgettable - it certainly isn't - but since it's been out
of the Dodge lineup for one
model year, we thought we'd
refresh your memory.