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The new XT-R is blessed with all the usual RAV4 refinements. 17-inch 5 spoke alloys, dual zone climate control air conditioning, 6 disc CD autochanger, cooled glove box, Integrated Active Drive System, front fog lamps, electric/tilt sunroof, leather steering wheel with integrated audio controls. Then we’ve added privacy glass, scuff plates and a choice of three cool paint colours; Astral Black, metallic Carbon Quartz or metallic Tyrol Silver.
The Toyota RAV4 XT-R is available from just £19,995 in a choice of either 2.2 D-4D 140 diesel engine with a 6-speed manual transmission or a petrol 2.0 VVT-I with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.

The Corolla is bowing out from Toyota’s European line-up next spring to be replaced by Auris, a new range of three and five-door hatchbacks designed to better meet the needs of 21st century motorists. Earliest details reveal the car has been designed from the inside out, which means an emphasis was placed on making the most of the available space in the cabin. The car has the same wheelbase as the Corolla, but is all-new and is longer, wider and taller. Key features announced before the official unveiling in December include a flat rear floor (like Yaris) and bridge-shaped centre console that moves the gear lever and handbrake closer to the driver.

The engine line-up will include current Toyota petrol and diesel units, including the lively 2.2-litre D-4D 130, and a new 1.6-litre with dual variable valve timing. Five and six-speed manual and Toyota’s MultiMode automatic transmission with paddle shift will be offered.