What a rip-off RAV4 from MDX

MDXist · 12-01-2012, 05:43 PM

Just announced the new 2013 Toyota RAV4, look so much like the 07-2012 MDX especially from the back...what do you guys think?

Not bad looking, the best one from RAV4 family in my opinion

MDXist · 12-01-2012, 05:45 PM

oops forgot to attach pics

from the side it look like Benz ML

Bill_de · 12-01-2012, 08:17 PM

I agree, but so many of these cross-overs have a similar look it seems they all outsource the design work to the same company.

Acura has a big design facility in Ohio. Maybe they are doing them all.

symmetrical · 12-01-2012, 08:22 PM

lol actually that was the first thing that crossed my mind too when I saw the unveiling. It looks like a re-shaped 07-09 MDX, from the front garnish to the headlights.

But IMO its a good looking Rav-4 and looks better than previous Gens.

And in this day and age its hard to make designs that are different. So many cars look alike now.

ken88 · 12-01-2012, 10:16 PM

I like the looks of the newly re-designed RAV4. I agree the back looks very similar to MDX 07-12!! Toyota must love the MDX looks to duplicate them !!!!! Certainly, the new RAV4 looks much better than the old ones.

skinny2 · 12-01-2012, 11:56 PM

looks like about every other little suv...could be a Kia...Hyundai...RDX...from the side. Better than the dork-fest of the current model though. Of course I think it's looked the same for about ten years....so I guess it was time!

wrestrepo · 12-10-2012, 11:28 AM

Not seeing it...I believe it's more a cross between the front of the Escape and the rear of the GMC Terrain

RallyD · 12-11-2012, 09:58 AM

Not as bad as this Kia rip off

12-01-2012, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
MDXist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: BC Canada Posts: 47	What a rip-off RAV4 from MDX Just announced the new 2013 Toyota RAV4, look so much like the 07-2012 MDX especially from the back...what do you guys think? Not bad looking, the best one from RAV4 family in my opinion __________________ I love AWDs 2007 Acura MDX SH AWD Elite Package 2008 Infiniti EX35 Journey iAWD Premium Package 2003 Nissan Murano SE AWD 2003 Infiniti FX35 AWD Tech Package 2001 Subaru WRX 1999 Subaru Forester S 2005 Toyota Echo 2003 Toyota Matrix XR AWD

12-01-2012, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
MDXist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: BC Canada Posts: 47	oops forgot to attach pics from the side it look like Benz ML Attached Thumbnails __________________ I love AWDs 2007 Acura MDX SH AWD Elite Package 2008 Infiniti EX35 Journey iAWD Premium Package 2003 Nissan Murano SE AWD 2003 Infiniti FX35 AWD Tech Package 2001 Subaru WRX 1999 Subaru Forester S 2005 Toyota Echo 2003 Toyota Matrix XR AWD

12-01-2012, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
symmetrical Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 274	lol actually that was the first thing that crossed my mind too when I saw the unveiling. It looks like a re-shaped 07-09 MDX, from the front garnish to the headlights. But IMO its a good looking Rav-4 and looks better than previous Gens. And in this day and age its hard to make designs that are different. So many cars look alike now. __________________ 2008 Billet Silver MDX w/ 2010 front conversion 2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport (Wife's) 2003 Nissan 350Z TT (Retired Garage Queen)

12-01-2012, 11:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
skinny2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 305	looks like about every other little suv...could be a Kia...Hyundai...RDX...from the side. Better than the dork-fest of the current model though. Of course I think it's looked the same for about ten years....so I guess it was time! __________________ '12 MDX Tech

12-11-2012, 09:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
RallyD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 293	Not as bad as this Kia rip off __________________ '06 MDX Touring amazon/ebony

12-01-2012, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bill_de Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,116	I agree, but so many of these cross-overs have a similar look it seems they all outsource the design work to the same company. Acura has a big design facility in Ohio. Maybe they are doing them all.

12-01-2012, 10:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
ken88 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 193	I like the looks of the newly re-designed RAV4. I agree the back looks very similar to MDX 07-12!! Toyota must love the MDX looks to duplicate them !!!!! Certainly, the new RAV4 looks much better than the old ones.

12-10-2012, 11:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
wrestrepo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 532	Not seeing it...I believe it's more a cross between the front of the Escape and the rear of the GMC Terrain

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