Our 2013 Pyrite Mica Rav4 XLE..

Spideyrex · 02-24-2013, 06:17 PM

Well the lease on our 2010 Rav4 Sport (with SAP) was coming to an end and long story short,our dealer got us into a new 2013 for very little more than our old lease. While I miss the rugged looks of our old Rav, I love the improved ride, power and interior features of the new car. It is a little shorter, so the roof rack will be more useable in my opinion. I miss the rear leds and power outlet and I cannot fathom why Toyota eliminated the auto off headlights on the XLE, but have them on the base and limited models. The engine compartment is much more roomy as it the interior shoulder room. I'll keep you all posted as we get to know our new ride. The ipod/bluetooth/back up camera system is great fun!

Here are some photos before we get it all muddy!

4ever · 02-24-2013, 06:41 PM

I like it.

pweezil · 02-24-2013, 06:43 PM

Nice!!! Hope you really enjoy it.

vanib · 02-24-2013, 06:47 PM

Nice.

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I cannot fathom why Toyota eliminated the auto off headlights on the XLE, but have them on the base and limited models.

Is this true?

sooperedd · 02-24-2013, 07:35 PM

Nice trucklet. Like the color.

Spideyrex · 02-24-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vanib

Nice.

Is this true?

I looked further and there is some misinformation out there about the auto off headlights. The brochure our dealer gave us says the XLE does not have it but the other two models do. However, the Toyota website now says only the Limited has the auto off headlights. Probably just another way to bump people up a trim level. Oh, well. I'll get used to old school headlights again.

Thanks for the complements! I'm looking forward to seeing it the sun whenever it reappears.

**JuneBug** · 02-25-2013, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Spideyrex

I looked further and there is some misinformation out there about the auto off headlights. The brochure our dealer gave us says the XLE does not have it but the other two models do. However, the Toyota website now says only the Limited has the auto off headlights. Probably just another way to bump people up a trim level. Oh, well. I'll get used to old school headlights again.

This is incorrect, read it again. The Limited has auto ON/OFF headlights, while the other trims only have auto OFF headlights. They will turn off automatically 30 seconds after all the doors are shut.

NewRav2013 · 02-25-2013, 07:24 AM

And the delay timing to 'off' is adjustable via the vehicle settings on the display audio. It can be 30 or 60 seconds, and I think 90 too.
Also, Sensitivity of the auto-on is also adjustable; can change to make headlights come on sooner/later at dusk/cloudy conditions.

Limited features vs XLE: This is what you pay 2600 more for (invoice)

Auto On and Off headlights with adjustable features
Auto dimming (electrochromatic) rear view mirror
Softex
heated (two settings) front seats
power driver seat with memory
larger 18" tires/wheels
smartkey system
power liftgate/adjustable height
extending sunshades
sliding console storage top/arm rest
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Anything else?

vanib · 02-25-2013, 07:41 AM

If the radio is used to change those settings, does this mean that you should not upgrade the radio???

flitabout · 02-25-2013, 08:26 AM

Congrats! The Pyrite is gorgeous in your setting!

02-24-2013, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spideyrex Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 53 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Our 2013 Pyrite Mica Rav4 XLE.. Well the lease on our 2010 Rav4 Sport (with SAP) was coming to an end and long story short,our dealer got us into a new 2013 for very little more than our old lease. While I miss the rugged looks of our old Rav, I love the improved ride, power and interior features of the new car. It is a little shorter, so the roof rack will be more useable in my opinion. I miss the rear leds and power outlet and I cannot fathom why Toyota eliminated the auto off headlights on the XLE, but have them on the base and limited models. The engine compartment is much more roomy as it the interior shoulder room. I'll keep you all posted as we get to know our new ride. The ipod/bluetooth/back up camera system is great fun! Here are some photos before we get it all muddy! Last edited by Spideyrex; 02-24-2013 at 06:19 PM. Reason: typo

02-24-2013, 06:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
4ever Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 1,912 Thanks: 17 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like it. __________________ 4ever 2013 LIMITED Old Age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative. (Chinese proverb)

02-24-2013, 06:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
pweezil Member Country: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 146 Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice!!! Hope you really enjoy it. __________________ I locked my presents in someone else's car, then I locked my car in someone else's presence.

02-24-2013, 07:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
sooperedd Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colo. Springs, Co. Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice trucklet. Like the color. __________________

02-25-2013, 07:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
NewRav2013 Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Va. Posts: 139 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	auto on/off is adjustable, and limited vs xle And the delay timing to 'off' is adjustable via the vehicle settings on the display audio. It can be 30 or 60 seconds, and I think 90 too. Also, Sensitivity of the auto-on is also adjustable; can change to make headlights come on sooner/later at dusk/cloudy conditions. Limited features vs XLE: This is what you pay 2600 more for (invoice) Auto On and Off headlights with adjustable features Auto dimming (electrochromatic) rear view mirror Softex heated (two settings) front seats power driver seat with memory larger 18" tires/wheels smartkey system power liftgate/adjustable height extending sunshades sliding console storage top/arm rest ---------- Anything else?

02-25-2013, 07:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
vanib Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 2,979 Thanks: 68 Thanked 170 Times in 157 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If the radio is used to change those settings, does this mean that you should not upgrade the radio??? __________________ 2008 Base Rav4, 4 Cylinder, 4WD My upgrades Allen Spare tire Bike Rack Currently listening to "Crimson Glory - Astronomica"

02-25-2013, 08:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
flitabout Junior Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: TX Posts: 24 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats! The Pyrite is gorgeous in your setting!

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