Will FJ Cruiser replace Rav4?

[bradleyj1279]

all this hype about the FJ Cruiser has me thinking....if the FJ is going to be a small SUV, then what will happen to the Rav4. Obviously it wouldn't make sense to have them compete, would it? My girlfriend is part inheriting-part buying her aunt's 01 or 02 rav and i was thinking if we get to the point where we're in the market for a used small SUV say 6 yrs from now, will we have to buy a slightly older rav? Also, it's important to note she doesn't like the styling on the new FJ, 05 Mustang, DC 300/Charger/Magnum, xA & xB, and pretty much anything that looks like the cars look nowadays. (she does like the Tacoma, however, which is good news for me)

[Bakemono]

No, its built on the 4Runner chassis and is much larger than the RAV4.
There is an '06 RAV4 scheduled to be released, so I dont see it going away any time soon. The new RAVs are supposedly available with a V6 too!
Cap'n

[oliverwinstn]

The new RAV's are very cool.

No way will they replace the FJ though.

www.fjcruiserowners.com

[Edgeman]

Different market segment. Rav4 is more of a "cute" AWD vehicle where the FJ is designed for the hard core offroad segment. It offers all of the hardest core offroad gear in a no-nonsence package (no carpet). It offers locking diffs, huge ground clearance, the works!

Think of it as a beefed-up Toyota Extera.

The Rav-4 was made for someone who needs a small car to drive when it snows, not a serious off-road vehicle. Have you ever looked at the tiny half-shafts on a Rav-4? Definitely made for the highway!