PLANO, Texas, Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota's
best-selling vehicle in America was recognized by the Texas Auto
Writers Association (TAWA) at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo
event. The 2021 RAV4 TRD Off-Road was named Compact SUV of
Texas for the second consecutive
year.
"It's great the media members of TAWA recognized the RAV4 TRD
Off-Road's ability to help people find their adventures on and off
road," said Cynthia Tenhouse,
vice-president, Vehicle Marketing and Communications for
Toyota.
One of the newest members of the TRD family, the RAV4 TRD
Off-Road offers impressive off-road capability with the comfort,
style and safety RAV4 is known for in segment. With the RAV4's
first-ever TRD-stamped stainless-steel front skid-plate, the 2021
model benefits from increased resistance against debris found on or
off the road. Other key off-road features of the vehicle include
matte-black TRD alloy wheels and TRD-tuned suspension engineered to
enhance body control and small-bump isolation. The vehicle's Falken
Wildpeak A/T Trail all-terrain tires use a unique tread pattern and
compound developed to TRD technical requirements, and their rugged,
square-shoulder design helps protect against punctures.
Additionally, the 2021 RAV4 TRD Off-Road offers drivers the
ability to take more adventure equipment along, towing up to 3,500
pounds. The vehicle's interior offers striking red stitching and
red trim to further enhance the TRD Off-Road model's cabin. As the
fifth generation of the best-selling SUV in the U.S., the 2021 RAV4
TRD Off-Road is both a segment leader and segment
disruptor.
This year's Texas Truck Rodeo brought together 27 journalists to
evaluate 39 trucks and SUVs on an off-roading course in the Texas
Hill Country. Vehicles from the world's top manufacturers were
evaluated on interior, exterior, value, performance and personal
appeal. The RAV4 TRD Off-Road ran the rugged course, leaving its
competitors trailing in the competition. Additionally, Toyota's
2021 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, the 2021 Toyota Tundra Trail Special
Edition and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma Trail Special Edition were
recognized as finalists in each of their categories.
TAWA is a Texas-based nonprofit
association for automotive journalists promoting professionalism
and quality in journalism for more than two decades. TAWA has grown
to become one of the most influential and recognized automotive
journalist associates in the U.S. The group produces two annual
events – Texas Auto Roundup and Texas Truck Rodeo – that allow
members to experience vehicles from various manufacturers in one
place, at one time.
For more information on the 2021 RAV4 TRD Off-Road, visit the
Toyota Newsroom.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of
the cultural fabric in North
America for more than 60 years, and is committed to
advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota
and Lexus brands plus our 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly
employs more than 47,000 in North
America and has contributed to world-class design,
engineering, and assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks
at our 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in
Alabama that begins production in
2021.
Through its Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights
the way it partners with community, civic, academic and
governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing
mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move,
anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit
www.toyotanewsroom.com.
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