Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that can cause a fire

Re:Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that ca... by delfinom on Thursday November 02, 2023 @12:29PM (#38116006)

Thank you EPA wheelbase loophole that reduces he MPG target by increasing the vehicle size.

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Re:Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that ca... by fwmcbumcrumble on Thursday November 02, 2023 @01:57PM (#38117524)

It's not just the EPA fuel economy requirements. Safety requirements mean cars need a lot bigger doors, more crumble zone etc.

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Re:Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that ca... by namdnay on Saturday November 04, 2023 @03:36AM (#38138933)

I think it’s mainly because each new mode year has to be “better” than the last. It’s easier to be “better” (more head room, more boot space etc) when you’re bigger.

So individual models grow and then new ones come in below. For example the rav4 used to be Toyotas smallest suv, now there’s the CHR, and even the Yaris Cross

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