Obviously, the first-generation Toyota RAV4, which was born in 1994, was not working hard in the direction of off-road vehicles. However, as more and more urban SUVs fade away from the aura of cross-border and off-road, they become boring. When it was a large car, the playful atmosphere presented on the first-generation Toyota RAV4 suddenly became advanced.
So, how advanced is the playful atmosphere presented on the first-generation Toyota RAV4? I think a 1997 RAV4 TRD-themed modified model that recently appeared on the Internet can illustrate the problem very well.
From the appearance point of view, this first-generation Toyota RAV4 manufactured in 1997 uses red, yellow, orange, and white as the main color scheme in color matching, matching the playful atmosphere presented on the first-generation Toyota RAV4 and the beach car. The image is very lively. It is completely different from the bloated and greasy visual perception of the current urban SUV.
In terms of exterior kit, this Toyota RAV4 adds roof rack bars and two additional lights on the front bumper. The matching tires also use Cooper AT3 all-terrain tires.
In terms of the chassis, it has been lifted in a small range through a lifting kit to increase its ground clearance. In addition, in order to cope with high-strength impacts, the shock absorbers have also been optimized and upgraded. In terms of performance, the car also appears to have been modified for the exhaust system and fitted with a limited-slip differential.
According to reports, this RAV4 had been driving in the deserted desert for a long time before. At this point, it’s now clear that no SUV can do it anymore. However, this characteristic is what an urban SUV looks like in the first place.
