2012s no longer can be ordered......

drzsmum · 11-01-2012, 05:53 PM

Was at the dealer today to check out the Prius V. The salesman said that they had a meeting this morning and 2012 RAV4s can no longer be ordered. They only have available existing inventory and what is in transit.

No details released to them yet on 2013s. Possibly the LA Auto Show at the end of November it may be released. I would suspect if you can't order 2012s then the plants must be gearing up to retool for the new 4.4s.

He also confirmed that the 3.5 V6 would not be offered.

doane2u · 11-01-2012, 07:46 PM

Well, I guess we all suspected it was going to not come back.. too bad.

We'll miss you V6!

**JuneBug** · 11-01-2012, 10:29 PM

Oh well, there's always the Lexus RX350!

Blogson · 11-02-2012, 12:02 AM

With no V6 option apparently the norm for the 2013 RAV4, Toyota may lose market share since people who would have bought a RAV4 primarily because it had a V6 option while others did not may well look elsewhere and take other factors into account when deciding which make of vehicle to buy.

drzsmum · 11-02-2012, 06:23 AM

It would be interesting what % of Rav4s had the V6 option. I believe I read that only 5% had the 3rd row option so I am sure that will be gone also.

In a few years the V6 Rav will be the desirable hotrod Rav that everybody wants and won't care about any problems at the time of production.

vanib · 11-02-2012, 09:07 AM

In the USA, 3rd row option also exist for the 4 Cyl. But that worked ok because of it's boxy shape in the rear. With newer (more streamlined) models, I bet this option will be gone.

SirJohn · 11-02-2012, 09:54 AM

No idea if this is accurate or where they get their data from, but this site claims V6's accounted for 30% of Rav4s for 2012.
2012 Toyota RAV4 Data, Info and Specs | GTcarlot.com

Scrolling through the other years, this a big spike. Most other years it seems to hover just above 20%.

doane2u · 11-02-2012, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuneBug

Oh well, there's always the Lexus RX350!

Uhh... don't think so... $$$$$

doane2u · 11-02-2012, 10:15 AM

I hope it doesn't look like this computer rendering..

Looks like some sort of fish

Report this image

Or maybe it isn't a fish I'm thinking of...

Or...

Cat just got caught eating a RAV4

sergr4 · 11-02-2012, 10:25 AM

We haven't even seen the new version yet, so who knows may be it will be built like a tank and completely bullet proof (within couple of years). As for the V6, I guess they would never remove the money maker, if you look at dealer lots you will see a bunch of RAVs have I4 and only few have V6. I guess Toyota removed V6 option because of low demand.

11-01-2012, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
drzsmum Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ONT Posts: 153 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2012s no longer can be ordered...... Was at the dealer today to check out the Prius V. The salesman said that they had a meeting this morning and 2012 RAV4s can no longer be ordered. They only have available existing inventory and what is in transit. No details released to them yet on 2013s. Possibly the LA Auto Show at the end of November it may be released. I would suspect if you can't order 2012s then the plants must be gearing up to retool for the new 4.4s. He also confirmed that the 3.5 V6 would not be offered. __________________ Toyota Family x2 2007 Rav 2006 Tundra

11-01-2012, 07:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
doane2u Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 864 Thanks: 109 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, I guess we all suspected it was going to not come back.. too bad. We'll miss you V6! __________________ 2010 Toyota RAV4 V6 AWD Sport, Magnetic Grey/Charcoal, Extra Value Pkg, Sport Appearance Pkg, Tow Pkg, BlueLogic hands free

11-01-2012, 10:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
JuneBug Your Humble Administrator Country: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 8,983 Thanks: 37 Thanked 625 Times in 517 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh well, there's always the Lexus RX350! __________________ James __________________ 2008 Limited V6 2WD "The Silver Bullet" •Tow Prep •Autodim mirror w/compass •Wade deflector •Weathertech visors •BluLogic Bluetooth •QuickLift hood struts •Auto door locks • (((XM))) radio •Homelink •Unswitched 12V outlets

11-02-2012, 12:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Blogson Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oregon coast Posts: 2,072 Thanks: 13 Thanked 99 Times in 99 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	With no V6 option apparently the norm for the 2013 RAV4, Toyota may lose market share since people who would have bought a RAV4 primarily because it had a V6 option while others did not may well look elsewhere and take other factors into account when deciding which make of vehicle to buy. __________________ Jim 2011 Upgraded Base V6 4WD 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT 2002 Craftsman LT1000 V2 Jesus is Lord

11-02-2012, 06:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
drzsmum Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ONT Posts: 153 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It would be interesting what % of Rav4s had the V6 option. I believe I read that only 5% had the 3rd row option so I am sure that will be gone also. In a few years the V6 Rav will be the desirable hotrod Rav that everybody wants and won't care about any problems at the time of production. __________________ Toyota Family x2 2007 Rav 2006 Tundra

11-02-2012, 09:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
vanib Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 2,965 Thanks: 68 Thanked 169 Times in 156 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In the USA, 3rd row option also exist for the 4 Cyl. But that worked ok because of it's boxy shape in the rear. With newer (more streamlined) models, I bet this option will be gone. __________________ 2008 Base Rav4, 4 Cylinder, 4WD My upgrades Allen Spare tire Bike Rack Currently listening to "Crimson Glory - Astronomica"

11-02-2012, 09:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
SirJohn Junior Member Country: Join Date: May 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No idea if this is accurate or where they get their data from, but this site claims V6's accounted for 30% of Rav4s for 2012. 2012 Toyota RAV4 Data, Info and Specs \| GTcarlot.com Scrolling through the other years, this a big spike. Most other years it seems to hover just above 20%.

11-02-2012, 10:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
doane2u Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 864 Thanks: 109 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I hope it doesn't look like this computer rendering.. Looks like some sort of fish Report this image Or maybe it isn't a fish I'm thinking of... Or... Cat just got caught eating a RAV4 __________________ 2010 Toyota RAV4 V6 AWD Sport, Magnetic Grey/Charcoal, Extra Value Pkg, Sport Appearance Pkg, Tow Pkg, BlueLogic hands free

11-02-2012, 10:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
sergr4 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We haven't even seen the new version yet, so who knows may be it will be built like a tank and completely bullet proof (within couple of years). As for the V6, I guess they would never remove the money maker, if you look at dealer lots you will see a bunch of RAVs have I4 and only few have V6. I guess Toyota removed V6 option because of low demand.

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