The all-wheel drive on the second generation RAV4 is very different from what you're used to seeing on typical crossovers. He is here permanent full, with a center differential. If we talk about the closest analogues, then this is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo or a close relative of the Toyota Celica, from which, in fact, the mechanism was inherited. The angular gearbox, docked to the gearbox, has a center differential, and there are no clutches on the rear axle, just a gearbox and a CV joint.
Given the low power of the Rafik engines, it is possible to break something in the transmission only with great skill. Of the resource breakdowns, here you can usually find only the wear of the cardan shaft bearings and the wear of the CV joints.
The cardan shaft usually requires attention after a hundred or one and a half thousand runs, and the constant velocity joints are conditionally “eternal”: they fail if the cover and lubricant are damaged or not replaced in time, or after mechanical damage. Increased backlash at the front hinges usually appear only after 200-250 thousand kilometers.
An angle gearbox with a differential, also known as a rear axle power take-off or simply a transfer case, is quite an expensive thing. But at the same time, it is reliable. Problems usually appear if you miss the oil level or damage the seals. A new gearbox costs from 120 thousand rubles, but fortunately, buying not a new one, but alive, will not be a problem. Nevertheless, regular checks for smudges and the presence of oil are required.
In front-wheel drive vehicles, the transmission is even simpler, there are no cardan shafts, no transfer case, no rear gearbox. CV joints with a 1.8 liter engine do not experience any special overloads and live for a long time.
Cars with manual transmission are relatively rare, the bulk of the RAV 4 has an automatic transmission. But still, we note that the “mechanics” are without surprises, it has a large resource, especially if you do not overload the synchronizers with quick switching and change the oil on time.
As for the automatic transmission, it is simply excellent here. Boxes of the U 140 series have long earned the right to be called one of the best “automatic machines”. Of course, it has only four steps, albeit with electronic control, but on a relatively “big-headed” car, a multi-speed automatic transmission does not provide significant fuel savings in highway modes. And in the urban cycle, partial blocking of the gas turbine engine and active engine braking allow you to have quite acceptable fuel consumption. Do not pay attention to the passport consumption data, it still turns out about fifteen liters per hundred, only the installation of a variator could reduce it by another one and a half to two liters.
This wonderful U 140 also has “weak points”, these are the front planetary gear and the rear cover. But with a timely oil change in the box, the health of the electronics and the absence of overheating, the problems of these nodes can only be encountered with runs over 300-350 thousand kilometers, if not later. Unless with 3.0-3.3 engines on Lexus, the numbers can be a little less impressive.
At maximum runs, it breaks the drum seat due to an unsuccessful Teflon compression ring. If owners regularly abuse peppy starts, the gas turbine engine blocking pads can wear out up to a mileage of 200,000.
The most common automatic transmission trouble on the second generation RAV 4 was a malfunction of the gearbox control unit. Mainly due to the unreliability of the contacts due to the factory "cold soldering", but there are also damage to the tracks due to vibrations, and firmware failures.
Pictured: Toyota RAV4 3-door "2000–03 Five years ago, automatic transmission electronics malfunctions were more common than mechanical problems. And I can say that such defects will obviously continue to occur.
Motors
The main engines of 2.0 and 2.4 liters found on the Toyota RAV 4 are our old friends 1AZ -FE and 2AZ -FE, which I already wrote about, but the 1.8 engine is a completely different series engine, 1ZZ - F.E. In addition, there are also diesel engines of the 1CD-FTV series.
Motors 1AZ -FE and 2AZ -FE differ only in displacement, they are exactly the same in operation.
The first series of these engines were distinguished by one unpleasant feature: they had a “floating” thread in the cylinder block. As a result, the cylinder head “raised” and the operation of the gas joint was disrupted, the cylinder head gasket “blew out”. For cars with high mileage, this problem has most likely already been solved, and within the framework of the revocable company, the thread was strengthened by installing a bushing, the same is done in case of repair. The defect is especially pronounced during overheating, and they happen.
The radiators on these machines are quite weak, prone to losing honeycombs, but the main culprit for leaks and overheating is the pumps. You need to change it every 50 thousand mileage, even if you put the original spare part every time. When buying a non-original one, look at the configuration of the blades: too simple designs with a small impeller size may not ensure the normal operation of the 2.4 liter engine cooling system.
The not very successful and reliable design of the collector on pre-styling machines is prone to chipping of the catalyst during cold starts and overheating in the summer. In addition, there are four oxygen sensors in this case, and they are not very reliable, which greatly increases the likelihood of failure. After restyling on European cars, the manifold has changed, the resource has grown, there are only two lambdas left. But still, after 200-250 thousand kilometers, it can begin to crumble and can even damage the piston group. And so I strongly recommend constantly monitoring his condition.
The troubles associated with oil leaks, both through the oil pressure sensor on the block, and through a not particularly successful ventilation system, also happen regularly. Along the way, the throttle valve suffers, which quickly becomes clogged, and the intake manifold, literally overgrown with deposits from the inside. Therefore, when running over two hundred thousand kilometers, it is better not only to clean the throttle valve and the crankcase ventilation system, but also to remove and clean the entire intake. It is better to do this with checking and replacing all seals, from nozzle rings to intake pipes. Rubber elements become unusable, causing the intake to become leaky.
Oiling the DMRV is a separate problem: it is not very well located and gets dirty. If the engine is unstable, cleaning it can help, but with high mileage and irregular maintenance, this will no longer help, and it will have to be changed.
The timing chain resource ranges from 150 to 250-300 thousand kilometers, and this is an excellent indicator for modern engines. Occasionally, the phase shifter may not live up to such runs, but the hydraulic tensioner on these engines can be called a “consumable”. Its replacement is required every 50-60 thousand kilometers. Fortunately, these are not particularly expensive parts.
If the motor began to run noisier, then it may be time to adjust the valves, there are no hydraulic lifters. Also check the chain.
Pictured: Toyota RAV4" 2000–05 The piston group is not prone to coking, and if you do not forget to change the oil and do not overheat the engine, then it will pass more than 300 thousand kilometers (and sometimes even 500).
In general, AZ-FE is an excellent example of a reliable motor that does not annoy with breakdowns during operation. Of course, in many respects such a large resource is due to a small maintenance interval of 10 thousand kilometers. But even in the USA, where the attitude to routine maintenance is different, these motors run great.
The 1.8 liter motor of the 1ZZ -FE series is noticeably different from the "older ones". I don't tend to fall into Toyota hate, but this is one of the most unfortunate Toyota engines of the turn of the century.
The engine appeared back in 1998, but until 2002, manufacturers could not (or did not want to) fix the most obvious drawback - the oil burner of the piston group. The rings were stuck due to too small oil drain holes in the piston. The thin-walled cast-iron sleeve, in turn, wears out easily due to stuck rings. After 2003, the piston group was replaced, but the chances of meeting an “oily” motor remain.
Pictured: Toyota RAV4 3-door "2003–05 Timing chain 1AZ-FE 2.0
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Some of the engines were repaired "collectively": by drilling holes in the piston or replacing pistons without replacing the sleeve. And now repairs with "tossing" the rings are carried out regularly, as soon as the oil consumption reaches a liter or two per thousand kilometers.
In the event of the slightest overheating, the cylinder block "led", not to mention the guaranteed occurrence of the piston rings.
The resource of timing chains is also not like that of older brothers, here 150 thousand is, rather, the upper limit of mileage, and jumps also occurred with runs up to a hundred.
Another disadvantage is the lack of classic cast iron valve seats; in case of damage, which happens relatively often, it is necessary to grind off the hardened coating and install cast iron. Or change the entire cylinder head. And, despite all the measures, the maximum resource of the piston group will still not exceed 200 thousand kilometers.
The “little things” in the face of a dirty throttle, flying coils, bad engine mounts, oil leaks and other things have not gone away. And this is one of the most common Toyota engines in the "middle" class! Not surprisingly, the impact on the image was severe, and the ZZ series is still remembered today. And I will only advise you to refuse to buy a car with such an engine, especially since it will definitely be front-wheel drive.
Pictured: Toyota RAV4 5-door engine "2003–05 Diesel Rafik is also better not to buy, even if you can get free diesel fuel. The 1CD-FTV motor, in addition to the capricious fuel equipment, is also distinguished by the rare “fragility” of the cylinder head: the partitions between the valves crack easily and naturally after a long high load or simply from operation on high-sulphur diesel fuel. The timing belt turned out to be capricious, which is similar to death for a diesel engine. The scheduled replacement interval is noticeably overestimated, it is recommended to change it more than once every 150 thousand, but three times more often if you do not want to change the motor assembly.
The electric EGR is also far from an engineering masterpiece, so its failure and the intake manifold clogged to zero are common. A variable geometry turbine is very expensive and requires regular cleaning of the mechanism. Injectors with an electro-hydraulic drive are also expensive and very capricious about fuel. If I haven’t convinced you, read the “diesel” forums, complaints about this engine are found regularly. Heavy-fuel engines from Toyota are much less successful than gasoline ones.
Summary
If you want reliability, then the RAV 4 is a good choice. And he is good not only in the city, "Rafik" can do a lot off-road, especially with a skilled driver behind the wheel. True, the handling with permanent all-wheel drive is quite specific. There was an ESP system in the options list, and it is better to look for a car with it.
Pictured: Toyota RAV4 5-door "2003–05 And once again, we note: RAV 4 does not rot immediately, the electrics are successful, the main motors run for a long time, the automatic transmission is also very good ... The nuances spoil the overall good picture a little. For example, the body has several vulnerabilities, and there are still cars with corrosion, although outwardly this does not often appear. Motors in general are very good, but you can get into big expenses. Automatic transmission and transmission also do not fail. The only pity is that nothing is eternal, and in the case of cars, a lot depends on maintenance.
The price of a fifteen-year-old Toyota is sometimes comparable to the prices of cars five or seven or even ten years newer. And they have better handling, at least due to electronics, and better ergonomics, and multimedia systems are decent ... Yes, light crossovers are no longer made with such a hardy transmission, and the chances that the RAV 4 XA 20 will last longer than much newer machines are kept, it just needs to be well maintained. In general, there is something to think about. Especially if you don’t plan to leave the asphalt anyway.
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Reviews
The pros and cons of Toyota RAV 4 2018-2019 in a new body are identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed advantages and disadvantages of Toyota RAV4 2.0 and 2.5 with mechanics, CVT and automatic, as well as 2.2 diesel with all-wheel drive can be found in the stories below:
The new car is quieter and smoother. Acceptance is slightly worse. My previous RAV 4 had a Valvematic engine, and it drove exclusively on the 95th with additives (euro, plus, ecto, etc.). On this, the usual Dual VVTi bursts from the 92nd and above. But I have enough power.
Adequate acceleration is achieved by an accelerated increase in speed. If earlier the maximum torque was at ~4,000 rpm, now it is at 6,000 rpm. Accordingly, if earlier the speed during acceleration was 2-3 thousand, now it is 3-4. Shumka is better, so the engine speed is felt only by looking at the tachometer. The rest of the engine is the same.
Running Toyota RAV4 in the new body has become softer. If the third ravchik in the pits quite noticeably bludgeoned, then the fourth does not transmit blows to the salon. The pits are now on their own, and the body itself. Of course, within reasonable limits. Everything else is the same.
I liked the look of the car. Outside, the restyling changes compared to the 4th generation are purely cosmetic and only in terms of plastic. But the way they remade the face and rear of the machine pleased me.
Review of the new Toyota RAV 4 2017 with a CVT 2.0 (146 hp)
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As for the variator, I think this type of transmission is one of the best - you just need to use it wisely. When the car starts, acceleration is smooth, without jerks, as if the trolley bus is picking up speed. If you need to accelerate faster, then just press the gas pedal a little harder, and acceleration is also smooth!
Compared to the pre-styling version on the new RAV4, the suspension has become much better, the noise insulation has improved, the quality of the plastic has changed a little for the better, but still not good enough - the Corolla had a higher quality of plastic in the cabin.
Two liters is enough for normal movement in the city and on the highway, you need to understand that these are not all such premium SUVs and you should not expect miracles from him. It should be noted interior, it is not huge, but spacious enough. But with such a spacious interior, one minus looms - its rather long warm-up.
Sergey, drives a Toyota RAV 4 2.0 4WD CVT 2016.
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Nightmare fabric interior, all the dirt sticks and even the vacuum cleaner does not take it. Button for folding mirrors without illumination - you don’t notice this in the summer, but in the fall it began to strain.
MOT every 10,000 km and quite expensive. No heated steering wheel and windshield! If the key is not inserted, the music does not turn on (((And I also noticed such garbage, it is written that the gas tank is 60 liters, I always drive almost to an empty gas tank, I come to the gas station almost in the air, I fill it up to full, but I never poured more than 45 liters , strange as it is.
Alla, review of the new Toyota RAV4 2.0 (146 hp) CVT 2015
Why should I, leaving the car, make great efforts to close the driver's door. It's the driver's! Gotta clap it like I got a penny Lada
At the service they say that you need to open the window a little so that a vacuum is not created in the door, and over time this will pass, but for now you have to clap! I found a way out, leaving the car, I do not close the window, and when setting the alarm, the driver's window automatically rises.
None of the buttons are illuminated (adjusting the headlight angle, adjusting the mirrors), there is no elementary light in the glove compartment. The head unit is just a slot, narrow and small. Absolutely unreadable when exposed to bright light rays. Not thought out. To make a hands-free call, sort of like not being distracted from the situation on the road, you need to press the buttons on this slot four times.
Trunk such I can only wish the enemy. There is no 12V outlet in the trunk. Bad soundproofing.
Those who write that this is a car for women, know that WOMEN DON'T LIKE THIS CAR. A women's car should be all illuminated, with many small amenities, with a thousand pockets for small things and a bunch of functions that are not very necessary, but here there is even nowhere to put sunglasses - it is not provided. EVERYTHING IS NOT CHEAP AND VERY ANGRY.
Irina Prokopieva, review of Toyota RAV 4 2.0 (146 hp) on the mechanics of 2015
The side mirrors do not fold with the key. Not all windows go down and up with one click, you have to hold the button. Small and non-illuminated door lock buttons and folding mirrors. In general, saving on matches. And so far, no complaints.
Igor Sapozhnikov, drives a Toyota RAV4 2.2 diesel (150 hp) automatic transmission 2016
Chassis showed its best side. I didn’t expect such cross-country ability from a crossover, maybe a diesel unit can help. The steering on the RAV 4 4th generation works well both on and off the road. Not rolly, but at the same time not very sharp.
Alexander Afanasiev, review of Toyota RAV4 2.2V on the machine in 2016
The Toyota RAV4 is a Japanese compact crossover car produced since 1994 by Toyota Motor Corporation. Since 2013, the 4th generation of the model has been released. The name of the car consists of the first letters of the phrase, literally translated as "car for outdoor activities." The number "4" means four-wheel drive. The 5-seat car is available in 3 body types: 3- and 5-door crossover and convertible. The car was assembled in Japan, Canada and China.
The 2AZ series engines have appeared on Toyota vehicles since 2000 - they gradually replaced the legendary S series engines and remained the company's main "mid-size" engines for ten years. 2AZ is a transverse engine with multipoint injection for front-wheel drive passenger cars, vans and SUVs.
The 1AZ series engines have appeared on Toyota cars since 2000 - they gradually replaced the legendary S series engines and remained the company's main "mid-size" engines for ten years. They were installed on a large number of initially front-wheel drive models of classes "C", "D", "E", vans, medium and full-size SUVs.
Toyota's AR engine series began its history relatively recently - the first units appeared in 2008. At the moment, these are popular engines that are respected by Japanese car drivers to a greater extent in the United States and Canada. Although, some members of the family are spreading around the world.
The 3ZR-FE/FAE/FBE engine is a great ZR series engine. The characteristics of the 3ZR have become much better, which means that the engine of this series has become more economical, but at the same time powerful. It has a volume of 2.0 liters. Power has been noticeably increased and now it is 158 hp. at 6200 rpm. The engine torque has also been improved and now at just 4400 rpm it is 144 Nm. Gasoline consumption has become noticeably less. Now the consumption per 100 kilometers has become equal to about 10 liters in the city. Positive feedback from users of these cars allows us to conclude that the 3ZR engines are among the best in their series. They are still in demand and very popular today.
Automakers from Japan are known for their quality products, which include powertrains. The 3S engine fully applies to them, as it has proven itself only on the positive side. The appearance of this wonderful 3S series motor was noted back in 1986, and its release continued until 2000. ICE 3S is an injection engine with a volume of 2 liters. The weight of the power units of this series is highly dependent on the modification of the motors.
The power unit has also changed - instead of the old 2- and 2.4-liter engines, a new "two-liter" from Avensis appeared with a progressive Valvematic system, and a 4-speed "automatic" replaced the variator. However, the extended version of the Long, until the change of generations, was sold with the old exterior design, 2.4 engine and automatic transmission.
Market offer
Despite the fact that the third generation Toyota RAV4 did not live as freely on the Russian market as the first two, and had to compete with other crossovers (including the Nissan Qashqai), there are a lot of cars on the secondary market. Therefore, you do not need to cling to a specific instance when searching for a car - there are a lot of options. Traditionally, there are fewer cars of the first and last year of production than 2007-2011. In 2006, the old stocks of the predecessor were sold, and in 2012, buyers were waiting for the fourth generation. As for the bodies, the extended version with three rows of seats, which debuted in 2009, did not gain much popularity. In the structure of supply, there are only 7% of them. The remaining 93% are standard wheelbase vehicles. Among the engines, the undisputed leader is the old "two-liter" (152 hp). In combination with a 4-speed "automatic" it is installed on 43% of cars, and with a 5-speed "mechanics" - 10%.Today, every third car in the stream of any city is a crossover, the most versatile car of our time, combining the control of a passenger car and the off-road (partly) capabilities of an SUV. But the first crossover appeared almost 20 years ago, in Japan. At that time it was an experimental car, one might say a soil sample. It was called then, as it is now - Toyota RAV4, the abbreviation Recreation Active Vehicle 4 stands for an all-wheel drive vehicle for active holidays.
It was a departure from the generally accepted canons of creating SUVs.
The Rav4 combined all-wheel drive and all-wheel independent suspension with a monocoque body. Thanks to this, the car had excellent handling performance and a good level of comfort, in addition to this, there was also a sporty note that helped to overcome impassability and be very nimble on the highway.
First generation car from 1994 to 2000
The first Rav4 to see the light of day in 1994 was a three-door short version with an original sporty design, reminiscent of an off-road coupe. Car dimensions:
- length 3705 mm
- width 1695 mm
- height 1650 mm
- ground clearance 200 mm
- wheelbase 2200 mm
- tank volume 58 liters
- curb weight 1150 kg
- gross weight 1565 kg
- trunk volume from 175 to 520 liters.
The car was very popular, especially among young people, but it was not practical enough for family values, and in 1995 an elongated model with five doors was released, its dimensions are:
- length 4115 mm
- width 1695 mm
- height 1660 mm
- ground clearance 200 mm
- wheelbase 2410 mm
- tank volume 58 liters
- curb weight 1220 kg
- full 1710 kg
- trunk volume from 409 to 1790 liters.
As can be seen from the digital data, the length of the Rav4 has increased significantly, by 41 centimeters, half of them (21 cm) went to the wheelbase and added space in the back row. The second half of the lengthening went to the luggage compartment, which has grown more than 2 times.
Only one engine was installed on both versions of the first generation:
- gasoline unit with a volume of 2 liters and a power of 128 hp. Torque reached 178 Nm at 4600 rpm. Fuel consumption: 12.3 liters in the city and 7.7 liters on the highway. Acceleration to 100 km / h was 10.1 seconds. Two gearboxes were offered to choose from: a reliable five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic with economical and sport modes.
RAV4 in the first generation could be both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. But the monodrive version was practically not in demand, even taking into account the lower price. The all-wheel drive car had an all-wheel drive (permanent) scheme with a torque distribution in proportions of 50 to 50 between the driving axles.
Second generation car from 2000 to 2005
In the spring of 2000, sales of the updated Rav4 began. The heads of Toyota have already realized that the new type of compact SUV is very valuable in terms of sales and have tried to enhance all the qualities of the previous model. First of all, the appearance of the car was redesigned, now it had a more individual and masculine look. The interior of the car, with almost unchanged dimensions, has become more spacious, and the quality of the finish has improved.
Overall dimensions of the model with three doors:
- length 3850 mm
- width 1785 mm
- height 1670 mm
- ground clearance 200 mm
- wheelbase 2280 mm
- tank volume 58 liters
- curb weight 1200 kg
- gross weight 1595 kg
- trunk volume from 150 to 766 liters.
Dimensions of the model with five doors:
- length 4245 mm
- width 1785 mm
- height 1680 mm
- ground clearance 200 mm
- wheelbase 2490 mm
- tank volume 58 liters
- curb weight 1230 kg
- gross weight1700 kg
- trunk volume from 400 to 1150 liters.
The technical specifications of the new Toyota RAV4 show that the crossover has become larger again, the younger version has increased by 14.5 centimeters, and the older version by 13 centimeters. The width parameters remained almost the same.
The range of engines of the new car was significantly expanded, instead of one unit there were three:
- 1.8 liters with a return of 125 hp and a torque of 161 Nm. He replaced the 2-liter and was installed in most cases on the "short" version. Despite a slight loss of power, efficiency has increased significantly: 9.4 liters in the city and 6.2 liters on the highway. A distinctive feature of this version was the non-alternative front-wheel drive.
- 2.0 liters with a capacity of 150 hp, with a torque of 192 Nm. The new, most powerful engine was quite dynamic and economical: acceleration to 100 km / h in 10.6 seconds, consumption in the city - 11.4 liters, on the highway 7.3 liters.
- 2.0 liters (diesel) power 116 hp and a torque of 250 Nm already from 1800 rpm. This is the first diesel engine installed on the RAV4, it was inferior to its gasoline counterparts in dynamics, but was more high-torque off-road. Diesel fuel consumption was 9.9 liters in the city and 6.1 on the highway.
Gasoline units could be equipped with both mechanics and automatic from the first generation of the car, only mechanics were installed on diesel.
In 2004, a light restyling was carried out, the shapes of both bumpers and the radiator grille were changed, but the most important thing was the appearance of a new powerful engine:
- gasoline 2.4 l power 167 hp and a torque of 224 Nm. Acceleration to "hundred" took 9 seconds, and fuel consumption was only 10% more than that of the 150-horsepower version. This motor was aggregated only with a 4-speed automatic.
Third generation car from 2005 to 2009
The new RAV4 of 2005 was built on a completely new platform and, by and large, had nothing in common with the previous model. The appearance of the newcomer has become more status, and interior details have become noticeably richer. Because of the new platform, the three-door version has become a thing of the past, and the five-door has once again increased in size:
- length 4395 mm
- width 1815 mm
- height 1685 mm
- ground clearance 190 mm
- wheelbase 2560 mm
- tank volume 60 liters
- curb weight 1500 kg
- gross weight 2070 kg
- trunk volume from 586 to 1469 liters.
As a result of the increase in dimensions, it became more spacious in the cabin, as much as 55 mm of the total increase was allocated separately for the back row.
In addition, the front panel of the car acquired an optitron branded backlight, the engine began to start without a key, the tape recorder learned to read the mp3 format, and the display received Russification. Toyota engineers have thoroughly worked out the issue of safety and the RAV4 already received 7 airbags in the basic version.
The power units were also revised:
- a thoroughly redesigned 2-liter engine, which received two boost levels - 152 hp. and 158 hp with the same torque of 198 Nm. The dynamics of the engines did not differ and both confidently accelerated the significantly heavier RAV4 in 10.2 and 11 seconds, depending on the type of transmission - mechanics or a 4-speed automatic. Version with 158 hp got a stepless variator.
- a new diesel unit with a volume of 2.2 liters with a power of 136 hp. (310 Nm) and 177 hp (400 Nm), (turbo). The younger non-supercharged version was distinguished by good performance: acceleration to 100 km / h took 10.5 s, and consumption was only 8.1 liters in the city (5.6 liters on the highway). The turbo version was faster by almost a second and a half, and the fuel consumption differed by less than half a liter. Both versions were completed only with a manual transmission.
- the older gasoline engine 2.4 received another 3 hp and now gave out 170 horses. The thrust remained at the same level - 224 Nm. As before, it was paired with a 4-speed automatic.
- especially for the US market, the most powerful RAV4 model was produced with an engine from Camry - 3.5 liters, with a power of 269 hp. and a 5-speed automatic.
All versions of the third generation car could be both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive, except for versions with 2.4 and 3.5 engines, which had all-wheel drive by default.
Starting from the third generation, the RAV4 has lost permanent all-wheel drive, from now on it has a plug-in system, that is, the rear axle is connected when the front wheels slip, under the strict supervision of electronics. But the driver still had the opportunity to use 4 wheels at his discretion, for this it was necessary to press a special key for the forced inclusion of all-wheel drive. But due to the presence of a delicate viscous coupling, the entire system is subject to increased wear when driving on asphalt with all-wheel drive. In order to avoid breakdowns, a temperature sensor was introduced into the clutch, which, upon reaching a high temperature, turned off the rear drive. Also, the rear wheels are switched off upon reaching a speed of 40 km / h.
Fourth generation of the car from 2009 to 2012
The new generation RAV4 was built on the same platform, and in fact differed in a different design and a richer optional set, dual-zone climate control, 17th alloy wheels, a 6-disc CD changer and a third row of seats appeared.
Now toyota rav4 specifications had the following:
- length 4445 mm
- width 1815 mm
- height 1685 mm
- ground clearance 190 mm
- wheelbase 2560 mm
- tank volume 60 liters
- curb weight 1500 kg
- gross weight 2070 kg
- trunk volume from 410 to 1320 liters.
In addition, an elongated version appeared - Long, which was significantly larger than the usual modification:
- length 4625 mm
- width 1855 mm
- height 1720 mm
- ground clearance 190 mm
- wheelbase 2660 mm
- tank volume 60 liters
- curb weight 1690 kg,
- gross weight 2100 kg
- trunk volume from 540 to 1700 liters.
But the appearance of the novelty was greeted coolly among potential buyers and a year later, in 2010, a deep restyling of the appearance was carried out. The image of the car has been completely redesigned, especially in the front, resulting in a more dynamic silhouette and an aggressive image. At the same time, external changes did not affect the Long version.
In the fourth generation, RAV4 lost almost all power units - only two motors remained on the domestic market:
- 2.0 l, 158 hp and a moment of 198 Nm. This unit has remained unchanged since the third generation.
- 2.4 l, 170 hp, with a torque of 224 Nm. Similar to the previous one - the motor from the 3rd generation was installed only on the Long version.
Overseas, in the USA, it was still installed:
- V-shaped 6-cylinder unit from Toyota Camry
But there was also something new:
- a heavy-fuel engine appeared - a volume of 2.2 liters in two power variations: 150 and 180 hp.
A new 6-speed manual gearbox and stepless variator Multi Drive-S were installed on all fourth-generation cars. The extended version was still paired with the already archaic four-speed automatic. Four-wheel drive could be ordered for any version, except for the base one with a 2-liter engine.
Generation since 2013
At the end of 2013, a new generation of RAV4 was presented at an exhibition in Los Angeles. The newcomer is based on the already proven platform from the previous version of Long. The design of the new generation has undergone dramatic changes, inheriting the new corporate identity set by the Avensis sedan at the end of 2011.
Toyota Rav4 2013 has the following specifications:
- length 4570 mm
- width 1845 mm
- height 1670 mm
- ground clearance 197 mm
- wheelbase 2660 mm
- tank volume 60 liters
- "empty" weight 1540 kg
- gross weight 2000 kg
- trunk volume from 506 to 1705 liters.
The car has become somewhat higher, because even 7 mm is sometimes separated from touching a road obstacle. The volume of the trunk of a Toyota equal to 4 has become smaller, but still comparable to the luggage compartment of a D-class sedan.
The power units of 2013 have only three options:
- 2.0 l, 146 hp, torque 187 Nm. This is an engine that has been proven over the years, which has been put on the RAV4 for several years. This time it was reconfigured for the sake of fuel economy. Dynamic characteristics: 10.2 seconds to the first hundred. In the basic configuration, only a mechanical 6-speed gearbox is offered, but by paying extra you can get a CVT.
- 2.2 l, 150 hp diesel and a torque of 340 Nm. This motor is equipped only with an automatic 6-speed gearbox. This is the first diesel engine officially delivered to Russia. Up to 100 km / h RAV4 with such a unit accelerates in 10 seconds, and consumes only 8.1 liters in the city (5.5 liters on the highway).
- 2.5 liters, 180 hp, torque 233 Nm. This Rafik engine was inherited from the new Toyota Camry, along with a 6-speed transmission. Characteristics: 9.4 s to "hundred", consumption - 11.4 liters and 6.8 liters in the city and on the highway.
The new generation received more unified elements between models sold in different countries. Now the most powerful PABA4 engine is a 2.5 liter engine, both in Russia and in the USA.
Options and prices
The new model began to be sold in Russia on February 23, 2013, in eight trim levels in the price range from 998,000 to 1,543,000 rubles:
- Standard - 998,000 rubles. Front-wheel drive version with manual transmission (2.0 l). Main options: air conditioning, headlight washer, LED DRL, immobilizer, audio system with 4 speakers and bluetooth, full-size spare wheel, mudguards kit, heated seats, USB and AUX ports, 7 airbags, fabric interior, central locking with remote control, full electrowindows, 17th steel wheels, ABS, EBD. EBS and electronic simulation of cross-axle differential.
- Standard plus - 1,055,000 rubles. Front-wheel drive version with CVT (2.0 l). Additional options: alloy wheels, including a spare, rear parking sensors, leather-trimmed steering wheel.
- Comfort - 1,180,000 rubles. All-wheel drive version with manual transmission (2.0 l). New options: 6.1-inch color display, rain sensor, light sensor, rear view camera and dual-zone climate control, leather front panel trim, 6-speaker audio system, VSC + stability control system, cruise control.
- Comfort Plus - 1,248,000 rubles. All-wheel drive version with a variator (2.0 l). New options: hill descent control and xenon headlights.
- Elegance - 1,355,000 rubles. All-wheel drive version with a CVT or automatic transmission (2.0 l or 2.2 l (diesel)) Additional options: heated folding rear-view mirrors, keyless entry, car start with a button, leather interior, power tailgate, additional heater (for diesel version ).
- Elegance Plus - 1,470,000 rubles. All-wheel drive version with automatic transmission (2.5 l). The optional set does not differ from the Elegance configuration.
- Prestige - 1 438 000 rubles. All-wheel drive version with CVT or automatic transmission (2.0 l or 2.2 l (diesel)). New options: automatic high beam system, voice control system, blind spot monitoring systems, navigation system with Russification.
- Prestige Plus - 1,543,000 rubles. All-wheel drive version with automatic transmission (2.5 l) The optional set does not differ from the Prestige package.
Conclusion
Toyota RAV4 is one of the most successful crossover models in the world.
Despite the sharp increase in competition in the segment, the pioneer of the world of crossovers does not give up its position to numerous competitors and in most countries it falls into the TOP-3 of the best-selling SUVs. The characteristics of Toyota Rav4, together with Japanese reliability, leave no doubt about the commercial success of the 2013 model in Russia.
