RAV4 enjoys outstanding success in the UAE

• Winner of Middle East Motor Awards' Best Cross-Over
• 73% increase in sales since the launch of the new model in January 2013

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, November 4th 2013: The all-new ‘fuelled by fun'  RAV4 is one of the star performers in the Toyota line up, winning bigger market share and leading industry awards.

Named ‘Best Cross-Over' at the 2013 Middle East Motor Awards, RAV4's sales have increased by over 73 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Commenting on the RAV4's success, Jon Williams, Managing Director, Al-Futtaim Motors said, “RAV4 has met with remarkable interest from our customers, which is reflected in the outstanding sales performance so far this year. Winning the title of Best Cross-Over at the Middle East Motor Awards adds to its success and confirms that the car appeals to customers and industry experts alike.”

Williams added, “The latest RAV4 not only builds on the success of previous generations, but also embodies fun and style, core characteristics of Toyota's new design direction”.

With its reinvented bold and athletic styling, balanced performance and class-leading cargo capacity, the all new RAV4 is the perfect car for the young at heart looking for a fuel efficient, fun to drive, affordable SUV which is ready for all challenges.

The new RAV4's six-speed transmission offers 10 per cent faster acceleration, 5 per cent better fuel efficiency, a quieter cabin at high speeds and a smoother ride compared to the previous model.

The  RAV4 is available as a 2WD and 4WD with prices ranging from an affordable entry level price of 89,900 all the way through to the top of the range model priced at AED 124,900.
 
About Al-Futtaim Motors- ToyotaAl-Futtaim Motors is a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, the leading UAE business conglomerate. It has operated the Toyota franchise in the United Arab Emirates for almost 6 decades. The company started its operation in 1955 with the arrival of the first shipment of 28 Land Cruisers and Toyopets from Japan. It has since become the largest distributor of automobiles and automotive products in the UAE and the company has gone from strength to strength expanding its presence through a network of high profile Toyota showrooms and service centres providing convenient touch points for motorists in every corner of the UAE. Al-Futtaim Motors offers a comprehensive choice of Toyota models ranging from compact, sedan, SUV, MPV and LCV options. While the Yaris Hatchback monopolises the compact range, the Sedan series offers a wide choice of vehicles such as Yaris Sedan, Corolla, Camry, Avalon and Aurion. The SUV range comprises the legendary Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser Prado, FJ Cruiser, Fortuner, Sequoia and RAV4. While the MPV range features Innova and Previa, the LCV line up covers the Land Cruiser Pick-up, Hilux, Hiace and Coaster. Al-Futtaim Motors recently launched the much awaited sports car, the front engine rear wheel drive Toyota 86. The company currently operates 14 Toyota showrooms conveniently located across the UAE. For more information please log on to www.toyota.ae; https://www.facebook.com/ToyotaUAE