2013 Toyota RAV4 infotainment technology

Since Super Bowl ads gave the public a good look at the all-new exterior of the 2013 Toyota RAV4 , we thought we'd dig deeper and give you an idea of what to expect inside this quasi-SUV. What we learned was that life inside of the 2013 RAV4 will be very similar to what it was like in the 2012 model, at least with respect to technology, because none of the infotainment technology has been upgraded.

Toyota did upgrade in-dash technology for 2012 model-year vehicles, so the existing features shouldn't be all that outdated in 2013 models such as the RAV4. All 2013 RAV4s will continue to include a 6.1-inch touch-screen, as well as Bluetooth connectivity and a USB and auxiliary mini-jack. At 6.1 inches, this isn't the largest in-dash screen we've seen; a Ford Escape in either SEL or Titanium trim boasts an 8-inch screen, and the Chevrolet Equinox offers a 7-inch display for comparison's sake.

The base LE model will include an integrated backup camera -- a feature that isn't always included on entry-level cute-utes.

If navigation and pre-loaded apps are what you desire, XLE and Limited RAV4 trims will offer Entune, Toyota's onboard infotainment system, which includes navigation and access to Bing, iHeartradio, Pandora, movietickets.com and opentable.com. The Entune system will allow use of these apps for three years at no charge. Beyond three years, however, access charges will apply for all apps except Pandora.

By Sherrice Gilsbach