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I'm a little surprised that there isn't much talk on here about what might be new in 2016 for the RAV4. My wife really likes the current generation so we are excited to see what might be in store for this mid-cycle refresh.

I guess the big news is the addition of the hybrid and SE trim levels.
I have also seen that they have revised the front fascia and I'm not sure that I like it. Is that maybe only for the se model? (hope so).

It also looks like they may have put in better cup holders and eliminated that tacky faux carbon fiber

Five Things You Need To Know About the 2016 Toyota RAV4 » AutoGuide.com News

2016 Toyota RAV4 Preview | J.D. Power

 

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Indeed... the hybrid sounds cool (especially the part about it having better acceleration than the traditional drive train), but $5k is a high premium.

 

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Hmm... I didn't like the new front end when I first saw it, but it's kinda growing on me.

Check out the white one shown in this article. It looks pretty nice and reminds me of a Stormtrooper from Star Wars.

What you need to know about the new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

 

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Was just informed by a sales manager that Cinnamon replaced Terra Cotta as the optional interior color. Does Cinnamon look brownish read? Is this a first or has Cinnamon been available on Lexus vehicles?

I'm not sure, but more brown and less orange would be great!

 

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Like this on BMW?
Cinnamon brown interior

Hmm... not as good as I saw it in my head, but still better than the terracotta