I googled and found a new(er) artitcle from trucktrend.com, it says: "Toyota's Entry SUV Loses Signature Spare Carrier, V-6 Option
Read more:
2013 Toyota RAV4 Leaked Ahead of Los Angeles Debut - Truck Trend News"
I tak it to mean that both the spare tire carrier & V6 are gone.
A Car & Driver article from April suggests the V6 will remain.
It all makes me want to go get a 2012 V6 now.