This page presents the Toyota Rav 4, updated in 2012 (fourth generation). In our photo gallery you can see how the new Rav 4 2013 looks from the inside and outside, the price of the car is indicated in the table with technical characteristics.

For the first time, the new Toyota Rav 4 2013 model year was presented to the world public at the Los Angeles Auto Show in late 2012. Working on the 4th generation Rav 4, the designers of the Japanese brand revived the exterior of the crossover with pronounced slanting body lines. The modified Rav 4 false radiator grille in the new body now has a raised chrome strip at the top. The new Rav 4 model has a slightly lowered roof, sportier wheels and a smoother bumper. In addition, the new Toyota Rav 4 has a rear spoiler that gives the car a more modern look. Another innovation is the electric tailgate. By the way, this door on the 2013 New Toyota Rav 4 opens upwards instead of to the side. The new Rav 4 body can be viewed from all sides in the photo gallery of the SUV's inner page.

In contrast to the appearance of the fourth generation New Toyota Rav 4, its interior has undergone a more tangible modernization. The improved handling of the Toyota Rav 4 2013 is the price of the reduced interior space of the car: the engineers of the Japanese company made a completely justified decision - to abandon the seven-seater saloon with three rows of seats. In addition, the new Rav 4 has a more spacious trunk due to the abandonment of the third row. Normally, the volume of the luggage compartment is 1,075 liters, but if the second row seats are folded down, it will increase to 2,079 liters. Getting into the trunk of a Toyota Rav 4 2013 New is a whole story: the rear compartment door is equipped with an electric drive and a door closer. She even squeaks to avoid pinching her fingers. The tailgate of the new 2013 Toyota Rav4 is now opening not to the side, but up.

Landing in Rav 4 2014, 2013, 2012 does not cause any complaints with growth up to 180 centimeters, the ergonomics of the chairs are in perfect order. The new 2013 Rav 4 has four fabric colors to choose from (black, gray, beige and terracotta). Depending on the configuration of the 2012 Toyota Rav 4, the interior can be made of Softex leatherette. The new 2012 Toyota Rav 4 features redesigned steering, a completely redesigned front fascia and a thicker windshield.

The general arrangement of instruments for Toyota Rav 4 2013 remained almost unchanged. It is worth noting the appearance of additional LCD display windows, the digitization of which has become smaller, as well as a completely redesigned microclimate console. The microclimate option for a Toyota Rav 4 4 generation car has additional modes, such as the intensity of rapid cooling of the passenger compartment. Visibility is at a decent level.

Absolutely all fourth-generation Rav 4 compact SUVs are equipped with a JBL audio system with CD for six or eleven speakers. There is also a radio, Bluetooth, a 6.1-inch touchscreen, as well as AUX and USB connectors. The implementation of the multimedia system on the new generation Toyota Rav 4 does not stand up to criticism due to the insufficiently large "glare" screen.

Under the hood, the updated Rav 4 2013 has a four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 2.5 liters and a capacity of 176 horsepower with a torque of 233 Nm. In tandem with him functions an automatic "six-speed", which received two additional gears for better dynamics and economy. The front-wheel drive modification of Toyota Rav 4 2012 demonstrates the greatest efficiency of the engine, consuming 9.8 liters in the city and only 7.5 on the highway.

The new 2013 Rav 4 with all-wheel drive consumes 10.7 liters in urban traffic and 8.1 liters when driving on the highway. The first hundred on such a fourth-generation Rav 4 flies after 8.9 seconds.

The new Toyota Rav 4 2013 on "automatic" has an Eco mode, thanks to which you can economically use gasoline due to the slow acceleration of the car.

On the road, the new Rav 4 2013 demonstrates increased smoothness and driving energy. However, there is a certain fly in the ointment in this barrel: alas, even the completely updated Toyota Rav 4 is not without its drawbacks. The car drives perfectly in a straight line, and its reaction to a steering wheel is somewhat phlegmatic. Moreover, the new Rav 4 2012 makes a noticeable roll in the arc. When you hit a bump on a Toyota Rav 4 SUV, the new body immediately shakes due to the rigid rear suspension.

The new generation Rav 4 is available in three trim levels: basic LE, more advanced XLE and top-end Limited. The price of the new Rav 4 in the basic configuration with front-wheel drive is more than 23 thousand dollars.

How much is the new Rav 4

Toyota Rav 4 2013 is offered in the Russian car market in seven trim levels. The most inexpensive new Rav 4, the price of which is within a million, is equipped with a two-liter inline gasoline "four", which is aggregated with a six-speed manual transmission. The surcharge for the variator is about fifty thousand rubles. So, Toyota's new Rav 4 in standard configuration with the same power unit and CVT will cost a million and fifty thousand.

If the front-wheel drive modification does not suit you, then you should take a closer look at the Toyota Rav 4 2013 all-wheel drive SUV, prices for which vary from 1,180,000 to 1,600,000 rubles.

Toyota Rav 4 2013 is not only on gasoline, but also on diesel fuel, which is more environmentally friendly and economical. For comparison: the diesel modification of the Toyota Rav 4 2013, the price of which does not differ much from the top-end modification on gasoline, consumes only 6.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, while the new gasoline Rav 4, the price of which is half a million less, "eats" 7.4 to 8.5 l.

Equipped with an automatic transmission and a 2.5-liter petrol engine, the new Rav 4 2013, which costs from 1,460,000 rubles, exchanges a hundred in 9.4 seconds.

The 4th generation Toyota RAV continues to amaze motorists. Namely, a variety of released models that differ in the characteristics of power units, bodywork, equipment and other features.

Toyota RAV 4 I (XA10) 1994 - 2000

We will consider the evolution of the Toyota RAV 4 model range by year of manufacture.

In 1994, Japanese manufacturers created a small 3-door 1st generation SUV - Toyota RAV 4 I (XA10). Its production continued until 2000, until the second generation line of cars was released - the XA20. This model can be purchased on the secondary market, its cost is from 300,000 rubles.

Body RAV 4 I (XA10)

The first cars were produced in a 3-door body. Since 1995, a 5-door version has appeared. The body is made of high quality steel with a reliable paintwork. Only the bottom can be corroded. A plastic guard is installed to prevent the ingress of salt and dirt.

Minus - the location of the spare wheel on the tailgate. With its weight, it loosens canopies, creates extraneous noise when driving. From time to time you have to adjust the trunk lid.

The 3-door model has dimensions:

• height - 165 cm;
• length - 370.5 cm;
• width - 169.5 cm;
• wheelbase - 220 cm;
• ground clearance - 20 cm.

5-door model dimensions:

• height - 166 cm;
• length - 411.5 cm;
• width - 169.5 cm;
• wheelbase - 241 cm;
• ground clearance - 20 cm.

The open body has the same dimensions as the 3-door, only the height is 176 cm.

Salon

The car has a simple interior made from inexpensive materials. The seats are covered with velor, the rest of the parts are made of plastic. The dashboard contains:

• speedometer;
• tachometer;
• coolant temperature sensor;
• fuel level sensor.

On the left side of the steering wheel there are buttons: control of electric mirrors, headlights and dashboard illumination.

The car has:

• lever control of the stove and air conditioner;
• heated rear window;
• center differential lock.

The boot capacity on the 3-door model is 175 liters with the seats folded down and 520 liters with the seats unfolded. On a 5-door SUV in the normal position of the seats - 409 liters, in the unfolded position - 1790 liters.

Engine

3 types of gasoline power units are installed on the RAV 4 I (XA10) car:

• 2-liter engine with a capacity of 129 hp, torque - 178 Nm;
• 2-liter engine with 135 hp, torque - 178 Nm;
• 2-liter engine with a capacity of 180 hp, torque - 201 Nm.

Rarely is an EV electric motor, its charge was enough for 180 km.

The motor has a tight layout, even if the timing belt breaks, the valves will remain intact.

The belt must be replaced every 60,000 km. The resource of the engine, with proper maintenance, is 300,000 kilometers.

Transmission

Toyota RAV 4 I generation power units are equipped with a manual 5-speed gearbox or an automatic 4-speed gearbox. For reliability, the automatic transmission must be filled with original oil.

The disadvantage of a mechanical box is knocking out 5 speeds. The manufacturer installed substandard synchronizers on some models.

The RAV 4 XA10 was produced with high-quality all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive engages only when stopped. Correct maintenance of the bridges guarantees their long service life.

Chassis

The front suspension of the crossover is independent, such as MacPherson strut, the rear is multi-link. The suspension of the car is reliable, but over time, the following malfunctions often occur:

1. Rear arm bushings fail, sometimes the levers are deformed when driving on curbs and off-road.
2. Leaking steering rack.
3. Brake pad wear.

The machine is equipped with a power steering.

Generation II (XA20) 2000-2005

The history of the second generation model Toyota RAV 4 XA20 began in mid-2000. On the territory of Russia, it was possible to purchase only an SUV with an all-wheel drive, a gasoline power unit. Since 2005, the model has been updated to the XA30.

Appearance

The car has a 3 and 5-door body, a large front bumper, on which fog lights and turn signals are located. Above are the headlights and the radiator grill on which the license plate is mounted.

Dimensions of the 3-door SUV:

• height - 166.5 cm;
• length - 385 cm;
• width - 173.5 cm;
• wheelbase - 228 cm;
• ground clearance - 20 cm.

Dimensions 5-door crossover:

• height - 168 cm;
• length - 424.5 cm;
• wheelbase - 249 cm;
• ground clearance - 20 cm.

On the rear door, as on the previous model, a spare wheel is mounted. The headlights are positioned vertically.

Salon

The second generation machine is equipped with:

• rich leather interior;
• thin steering wheel rim without control buttons;
• two-tone interior trim;
• mechanically adjustable seats.

Has an unusual dashboard on a white background. In the middle there is a tachometer of a small circle, along the edges there is a speedometer and measuring instruments for the temperature of the coolant and fuel of a larger size.

The 3-door model is less spacious, three passengers will be cramped in the back seat.

Engine and transmission

On the second generation car, 3 types of engines were installed:

• 1AZ-FE is a four-cylinder gasoline engine with a volume of 2 liters and a capacity of 147 hp, a torque of 192 Nm.
• 1ZZ-FE is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 125 hp and a torque of 161 Nm.
• The 1CD-FTV is a 4-cylinder direct injection diesel engine with a displacement of 2 liters and a power of 116 hp and a torque of 250 Nm.

All engines were aggregated with a five-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic transmission.

All-wheel drive models with a 2-liter gasoline engine operating with 5MKPP and 4AKPP went on sale in Russia.

Chassis

The front suspension is independent, MacPherson style, with a transverse stabilizer for stability. Rear - with double wishbones and stabilizer.

Toyota RAV 4 XA20 is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

III generation Rav 4 XA30

In 2005, the third generation RAV 4 XA30 was introduced in European countries. In Russia, this model was actively sold from 2006 to 2013, until the XA40, the fourth generation, came to replace it.

Appearance

The exterior of the RAV 4 XA30 SUV has changed slightly. Visible is a large rear bumper with fog lights, a rear trunk lid with a spare wheel, a massive front grille divided by transverse lines, with an attached license plate.

Crossover dimensions:

• length - 439.5 cm;
• width - 181.5 cm;
• height - 172 cm;
• wheelbase - 256 cm;
• ground clearance - 18-19 cm.

Salon

The interior of the third-generation SUV has changed significantly:

1. Additional glove compartments appeared on the front panel, which made it two-story.
2. Convenient steering wheel with control buttons.
3. Blue instrument panel illumination.
4. The speedometer is located in the middle of the panel with the on-board computer screen.

An unusual design has climate control: in the form of a circle with buttons.

Engine and transmission

Totota RAV4 3 generations are equipped with 3 types of gasoline engines:

• 1AZ-FE - four-cylinder 2-liter engine with 152 hp, torque - 194 Nm;
• 2AZ-FE - 2.4 liter engine, 170 hp, torque - 224 Nm;
• 3ZR-FAE is a 2-liter power unit with a capacity of 148 hp and a torque of 198 Nm.

On an all-wheel drive crossover with a 2AZ-FE engine, only an automatic 4-speed gearbox was installed.

The remaining 2 types of motors were aggregated with 5MKPP and 4AKPP.

Chassis

Rav 4 has a reliable and durable suspension, the rear is multi-link, the front is of the MacPherson type. Its disadvantage is rigidity and expensive maintenance.

Modification

The third generation RAV 4 is no longer available in a 3-door body. The driver has the ability to disengage the four-wheel drive by means of a clutch.

Fourth generation of the car

Toyota Rav 4 XA40 was released in 2012 in America. It appeared in Russia at the beginning of 2013. In 2015, 4 models were updated, and in 2019, the 5th generation appeared - the RAV 4 XA50.

Appearance

The front end of the Toyota Rav 4 SUV looks voluminous due to the additional fake radiator grill. It is located between the headlights. This part is divided into two identical parts by a plastic bridge.

The rear part of the body has changed. The spare wheel has been moved from the tailgate under the boot floor. The sills and arches are protected with a rubber coating.

SUV dimensions:

• length - 457 cm;
• width - 171.5 cm;
• height - 184.5 cm;
• wheelbase - 266 cm;
• ground clearance - from 165 to 195 cm

The latter indicator depends on the equipment of the car.

Salon

The RAV 4 salon of the fourth generation is equipped with:

• two-level multifunctional front panel;
• comfortable 3-spoke steering wheel with control buttons;
• comfortable adjustable seats;

Also available in two interior colors.

Equipment

In the fourth generation, the bumper is different in color from the body. A plastic steering wheel is also installed.

The security system is equipped with:

• two frontal pillows;
• side cushions built into the seats;
• a pillow for the driver's knees.

Also, the complete set of the car includes:

• electric trunk drive;
• access to control without an ignition key;
• control of blind spots.

The disadvantages of the complete set are:

• the presence of an electric window regulator only on the driver's side;
• lack of electric drive for passenger seats;
• the hood rests on an old poker-stop.

Rav 4 with an engine capacity of 2.5 due to the exhaust system has a low ground clearance - 165 cm.

On Toyota Rav 4 cars, all generations do not have high-quality sound insulation.

Engine and transmission

Generation 4 cars have three types of power units:

1. 3ZR-FE - a gasoline four-cylinder engine with a volume of 2 liters, a capacity of 146 hp, a torque of 187 Nm, with a distributed fuel injection;
2. 2AD-FTV is a 2.2-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 150 hp, a torque of 340 Nm, with common-rail injection.
3. 2AR-FE is a 2.5-liter gasoline power unit with a capacity of 180 hp, a torque of 233 Nm, with distributed injection.

A manual transmission and a variator are installed on cars with a two-liter gasoline engine. Motor 2AD-FTV and 2AR-FE are aggregated with a hydromechanical automatic.

Driving performance is the same as the previous model.

IV generation restyling

In 2015, some updates were made:

• Front and rear LED lights are installed.
• The radiator grille and front bumper have been updated.
• The suspension has been replaced with a sports one with a switch under the steering wheel.
• Improved multimedia display.

The car received a rare two-liter diesel power unit.

Toyota Rav 4 - V generation

In December 2018, the Rav 4 V generation went on sale in America. In Russia, it is planned to release cars no earlier than December 2019. The standard basic equipment is estimated at 1,590,000 rubles.

Appearance

In this configuration, the appearance of the car has changed, which can be seen in the photo:

• The radiator grill is now trapezoidal and larger.
• To improve visibility, rear-view mirrors have been installed on the door.
• The headlights are located in the corners of the bonnet.
• The taillights are in the style of the luxury Lexus models.
• Surround front bumper.
• The rear bumper is equipped with reinforced plastic protection.

The tailgate has become rectangular.

Salon

The car has a strict and solid interior. The driver was able to change the position of the steering wheel in tilt and height. A large display appeared on the dashboard - 4.2 inches.

The salon is covered with expensive, high-quality materials. Comfortable chairs are installed. The trunk has a volume of 580 liters in normal condition and 1615 liters with the seats folded.

Dimensions:

• length - 460 cm;
• width - 170 cm;
• height - 185 cm;
• wheelbase - 269 cm.

The ground clearance is 19.5 cm.

Engine and transmission

The V generation machine has 2 types of engines:

• M20A-FKS - gasoline engine with a volume of 2 liters, 150 hp, torque - 206 Nm;
• A25A-FKS - gasoline engine with a volume of 2.5 liters, 200 hp, torque - 243 Nm.

The following gearboxes are aggregated with these engines:

• 6MKPP;
• variator (CVT);
• 8АКПП.

Diesel and hybrid vehicles are not used for sale in Russia.

Independent front suspension, MacPherson type, rear - multi-link.

Certain minuses and pluses of the fifth generation Toyota Raf 4 will become clear only after the vehicle has been used.

Technical characteristics of Tayota Rav 4 are modernized with a change in generation and by year of manufacture.

The whole photo session

Maybe I was wrong with manual measurement? I repeat the experiment. The track is relatively flat, there are ascents, but they are compensated by descents of approximately equal length, so the relief can be neglected. The result is the same: about 8 liters, slightly less. I turn on the "cruise" again, again go out to ten liters, but decide to extend the test section. And things are getting better, gradually the consumption decreases to 7.6 liters, and then to 7.3 liters per hundred. That is, “cruise” and manual mode have an approximate parity.

But this is a track. And what is in our city? For a conventional urban cycle, I take a trip along the Moscow Ring Road with a length of 66 km at an average speed of 41 km / h. The result is almost equal to the highway result: 7.3 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km. Let's make a reservation: almost no traffic jams. In this I was lucky.

We count cubes, we follow the ball

All measurements were taken on practically clean asphalt. Snowfalls receded, and Moscow, as well as Moscow region utilities, worked hard to clean up. Tver road workers did the same, but they did not work everywhere. In the neighboring area, there are many roads that are real skating rinks. The snow is rolled out to a mirror shine. It is sprinkled with sand only in some places, and, as they say, this can be neglected.

Sharp acceleration on such a surface can be accompanied by the chirping of ESP-TCS, but this system on the RAV4 is not too "aggressive". Its influence is felt during acceleration "to the floor", as well as - instantly - with an active start on a loose surface. Neither one nor the other should be done, on a slippery road it is quite possible to start quickly and confidently, without provoking the electronics to delay the car.

The on-board computer produces a colorful diagram of the distribution of the moment along the axles and - a little - along the wheels. The red ball on it almost during any maneuvers flickers around the conditional center, barely shifting to the sides, physically I do not track such a redistribution of thrust. But the shift of the moment forward or backward is very noticeable. Up to 30-40 km / h, about 30 percent of traction is transferred to the rear axle, with an increase in speed - 20 percent and even nothing at all. At some point, I notice the absence of square symbols on the rear wheels on the diagram, it becomes interesting how long this can last. But then the crossover jumps on the bumps, and the rear axle starts to "push" again ... That's it.

When the inter-axle coupling is blocked, the torque is evenly distributed along the axes, 50:50. At least the diagram demonstrates this. This pattern is especially noticeable when crawling on loose snow. On slippery roads, you will quickly exceed the 45 km / h threshold, at which the clutch is automatically unlocked, and torque will again be distributed with front end priority.

An amazing thing: during the previous test, the RAV'ik seemed to me much more comfortable than sporty, then for some reason I did not want to drive it at full speed on winter roads. Now I rush through the snow rolled out to the mirror at speeds of 80, 90, and sometimes 100 km / h and do not feel trembling in my knees. Actually, it feels almost the same as on the new Honda CR-V, even if someone considers the comparison of the two crossovers inappropriate. On "Honda" the moment between the axles is not so unequivocally distributed, there are more different options. Toyota has a simpler scheme, but, quite possibly, only on the screen of the on-board computer. Which, of course, does not convey the full picture of the system's operation.

The RAV4's steering precision is not exemplary. The amplifier mechanism is electric, the number of revolutions of the steering wheel from lock to lock is about 2.8. I would "squeeze" the gain a little if it were possible. But even with the current situation, it is a sin to complain about this device. On the banks too. And, again, on the asphalt, where you can relax and release the steering wheel (as opposed to slippery roads), directional stability is worth praising.

So can Toyota's mid-size crossover be ranked among the leaders? Yes, but only in its class. In the business world, they say: there is always someone who will make it cheaper. So my friend opted for a model of a slightly smaller size class, but in full "stuffing", while the engine and transmission are similar in parameters (150 hp, six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive). For the same money (approximately 1,460,000 rubles, including additional equipment), he would not have reached the junior, front-wheel drive RAV4 with "mechanics". It is not surprising: out of 19 complete sets of this crossover, seven are offered in our market at a price of more than 2 million rubles.

To be honest, such prices seem to me a bit speculative, the company plays on its reputation as a manufacturer of very solid and reliable cars. She has formed an audience, even, perhaps, a class of buyers. For new entrants, it is likely that another business rule is in effect: the so-called high price effect. In other words, a good thing cannot be cheap. However, in the race for leadership, those who rely on cheapness still win. So my friend turned his attention to the "fastest growing" (in terms of sales) crossover. What will Toyota's answer be? What kind of breakthrough can we expect from the new RAV4? When it appears on the market, we will receive an answer to the question of which of the two business strategies is more correct.

The Toyota RAV4 crossover is offered in our market with gasoline engines with a working volume of 2.0 and 2.5 liters and a capacity of 146 and 180 liters, respectively. with., as well as with a 2.2-liter 150-horsepower turbodiesel. Gearboxes - "mechanics" and a variator for a 2.0-liter gasoline engine (only with it a front-wheel drive transmission is available), for other units - a six-speed automatic and only four-wheel drive with an interaxle clutch. Complete sets with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine (11 options) are estimated at 1,493,000 - 2,058,000 rubles, with a diesel engine (2 options) - at 1,986,000 - 2,160,000 rubles, with a 2.5-liter petrol engine - in 1,938,000 - 2,209,000 rubles. Let's remind that the "minimal" SUV Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is offered for 2,199,000 rubles.

Specifications Toyota RAV4
DIMENSIONS, MM	4605 x 1845 x 1715
WHEELBASE, MM
ROAD CLEARANCE, MM
LUGGAGE VOLUME, L
WEIGHTED WEIGHT, KG
TURNING RADIUS, M
ENGINE'S TYPE	P4, diesel turbocharged
WORKING VOLUME, CUBE CM
MAX. POWER, HP AT RPM
MAX. TORQUE, Nm AT RPM
TRANSMISSION	automatic, 6-speed
	plug-in full
MAX. SPEED, km / h
ACCELERATION 0-100 km / h, s
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION, L / 100 KM
TANK VOLUME, L

author Andrey Ladygin, columnist for the "MotorPage" portal Publishing site Photo of the author's photo

Toyota Rav 4 XA40 is one of the most popular crossovers, it was presented at the end of 2012 in America. And at the beginning of 2013, sales started in Russia. The Rav 4 of the fourth generation was updated in 2015, and in 2019 it was replaced by the 5th XA50 body.

The appearance of the Toyota Rav 4 XA40 is a C grade, but how do you like it?

The design of the Rav 4 XA40 seems to be revolutionary in comparison with the models of previous generations, the appearance is more angular, aggressive, rounded washed out forms are a thing of the past. But the appearance was not accepted unambiguously, very few people like the appearance of the 4th generation.

The front of the midsize SUV looks too crowded. This impression is due to the three radiator grilles. The false radiator is located between the front optics, and the real grille is divided by a plastic overlay.

Back view

And the headlights, even in an expensive version, look outdated, the daytime running lights are small from zero. The design of the disks is simple, there is nothing more to say about it.

The rear part looks to match the front, the lights are also raised by the designers higher than usual.

Drawing Rav 4 2013, Toyota designers wanted to attract young buyers, but it didn't seem to work out very well.

Salon

The interior of the Rav 4 looks good, maintains continuity, and does not feel dated.

Toyota Rav 4 XA40 interior looks good

A two-level front panel is responsible for the connection between generations, which buyers like for its practicality. Also, buttons near the cup holder remind of the past generation.

The new three-spoke steering wheel fits well in the hands, but the buttons on it are not of high quality, but the Rav 4 XA40 is not premium either. The front seats are typical for Toyota, there is no pronounced lateral support, but the range of adjustments is sufficient to accommodate comfortably.

Two-tone variant of Toyota Rav 4 XA40

The blue illuminated dashboard is also not the best solution, but the readings of the large speedometer located in the center and the tachometer are excellent readings. The fuel level scale is located on the right.

The second row does not pamper passengers with additional amenities, heated visions of passengers sitting in the back appeared only after the restyling of the Rav 4 XA40 2015.

The beige interior looks expensive, but it is not so practical to use it.

There are configurations with a two-tone interior trim and carbon-look inserts.

The trunk is not impressive with materials. The floor is current, and the arches are finished with hard plastic, which is easily scratched, but also does not absorb spills.

Specifications

Toyota engines are among the most reliable at the moment

In Russia, two gasoline and one diesel engines were officially available for the Rav 4 4th generation. The 2.0 3ZR-FE could be purchased with a six-speed manual transmission or CVT, all-wheel drive was available with both gearboxes.

Diesel 2.2 2AD-FTV was aggregated with a classic hydromechanical "automatic", this engine was sold only 4WD. At the top of the Rav 4 2016 engine range is the 2.5 2AR-FE gasoline engine, which is also available only with all-wheel drive.

In North America and Europe it was possible to buy the Rav 4 XA40 with a hybrid power plant.

Dimensions and weight

If we compare the IV generation with the previous one, then the dimensions of the body have increased in all directions:

• length, height, width (cm) –457, 184.5, 171.5;
• wheelbase (cm) - 266,
• clearance (mm) - 197 or 165 depending on the configuration;
• trunk volume (l) - 506 or 577;
• interior dimensions (maximum length, height, width (cm) - 193.5, 150.5, 122;
• fuel tank volume (l) - 60;
• weight (kg) - about 1600 (depends on the installed engine and equipment);
• aerodynamics coefficient (cW) - 0.32.

Engines and gearboxes

Features of the four-cylinder petrol 2.0 3ZR-FE with multipoint fuel injection:

• power (hp) –146;
• torque (N / m) -187;
• compression ratio -10;
• fuel - AI-95 gasoline;
• acceleration to 100 km / h (sec.) - manual transmission 4WD - 10.7; Manual transmission monoprivod - 10.2; variator and four-wheel drive - 11.3; variator and front-wheel drive - 11.1;
• fuel consumption (city, highway, mixed) - 6MKPP 4WD - 10, 6.4, 8; mechanics 2WD mixed flow 7.7; CVT 4WD - 9.4, 6.3, 7.8; mixed 2WD variator - 7.4.

2.0 3ZR-FE engine under the hood of Toyota Rav 4 XA40

The diesel engine on the Rav 4 for the first time officially became available from Russian dealers on the XA40 generation; on the previous bodies of the crossover, only gasoline engines were available.

Parameters of diesel turbocharged four-cylinder 2.2 2AD-FTV with Common-rail injection:

• power (hp) - 150;
• torque (N / m) - 340;
• compression ratio - 15.7;
• fuel - diesel;
• ecological level - Euro-4;
• acceleration to 100 km / h (sec.) - 10;
• maximum speed (km / h) - 185;
• fuel consumption in mixed mode - 6.5.

2.2 2AD-FTV under the hood Rav 4

Characteristics of the petrol four-cylinder 2.5 2AR-FE with distributed injection:

• power (hp) - 180;
• torque (N / m) - 233;
• compression ratio - 10.4;
• fuel - AI-95;
• ecological level - Euro-4;
• acceleration to 100 km / h (sec.) - 9.4;
• maximum speed (km / h) - 180;
• fuel consumption / fuel consumption (gasoline, diesel) (city, highway, mixed) - 11.4, 6.8, 8.5.

On Rav 4 40 2015, a manual transmission and a variator were installed only on a configuration with a two-liter engine. Toyota's continuously variable transmission is quite reliable. And diesel and two and a half liter petrol versions were aggregated with a classic hydromechanical automatic.

Suspension and four-wheel drive

Suspension Rav 4 2016 is the same design as the previous generation. Front MacPherson strut with stabilizer, rear double levers located transversely also with stabilizer.

Four-wheel drive (Dynamic Torque Control 4WD) is implemented using clutches that distribute torque in a range from 100% to the front axle to 50:50. The rear wheels turn on now not only when the front wheels slip, but try to do it a little earlier.

Security

In this aspect, the Rav 4 2017 is doing great, it is one of the first crossovers in 2013 to receive the highest score when passing the Euro NCAP crash test.

Already in the minimum configuration, the Classic with a two-liter engine has:

• airbags for the driver and his knees, front passenger and curtains;
• ISOFIX;
• brake force distribution (EBD);
• auxiliary braking (BAS);
• antibuks (TCS);
• Downhill Assist (DAC).

And in the most expensive version with the 2.5 Prestige Plus engine, the following is added:

• lane tracking (LKA);
• stability control (ESP);
• hill start assistance (HAC);
• rear parking sensors (front - optional);
• monitoring of blind spots.

Cons and pros

Even such a reliable car as Rav 4 has drawbacks, not all of them are associated with a resource, but still.

At the very beginning, the manufacturer changed the rumbling rear levers under warranty. After restyling in 2015, a problem was identified with the fifth door, which opened every other time. The dealers also eliminated this trouble under warranty.

Oak plastic interior - typical for Rav 4. Because of this trouble, the interior is filled with "crickets" over time. The quality of other finishing materials is also not up to par, but Toyota buyers should be prepared for this.

Plus - reliability, the first owner had to pay for it, and on the secondary housing the good Rav 4 2018 will not be cheap.

Restyling

The Rav 4 (XA40) 4th generation update took place in 2015.

After restyling Rav 4 4 generations began to look better

External changes went to the benefit of the Japanese crossover. The front and rear optics began to look better, in expensive trim levels in the headlights, daytime running lights of an intricate shape. The false radiator grille between the headlights was removed, the bumper was changed.

The interior has also been improved for the better. A large on-board computer screen appeared on the dashboard, located between the tachometer and the speedometer. Even replacing the carbon inserts, they install plastic with longitudinal lines, which looks good.

After restyling, optics have become much more modern

On the technical side, Rav 4 2017 practically did not change, the set of engines and gearboxes remained unchanged.

There are many more complete sets in the updated Rav 4 4. And in expensive trim levels, options became available that were not available before the restyling collision avoidance system, driver fatigue control. And they began to install a multimedia monitor 7 inches instead of 6.1. In variants with expensive equipment, heated steering wheel and rear seats appeared.

Salon hybrid Rav 4 40 after restyling

In 1994, mass production of the Toyota RAV4 began, which became one of the first representatives of the emerging class of compact crossovers - cars that combine the best qualities of passenger cars and SUVs. The car was created on the "" platform and was initially offered only with a three-door body. In 1995, an elongated five-door version debuted, and after restyling in 1998, a short-wheelbase modification with a removable soft top above the rear was also introduced.

Two-liter gasoline engines were installed on the Toyota RAV4. The version for the European and American market had a capacity of 120-129 liters. with., and the power unit on machines for Japan developed from 135 to 180 forces. Transmissions - mechanical or automatic. In America, the Toyota RAV4 was offered not only with all-wheel drive, but also with front-wheel drive. In 1997, a small-scale production of an electric version of the car was launched.

2nd generation (XA20), 2000-2005

The second generation car, introduced in 2000, has become larger and more solid than its predecessor. The Toyota RAV4 had versions with three and five doors, and under the hood were gasoline engines 1.8 (125 HP) or 2.0 (150-155 HP). The drive could be front or full. Especially for the European market, since 2001, a "rafik" with a two-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 115 liters has been offered. with.

In 2003, a minor restyling of the model was carried out. At the same time, the range of power units was replenished with a 2.4-liter engine developing 161 liters. with.

3rd generation (XA30), 2005–2014

The third-generation crossover has become even larger, has lost the three-door version, and has acquired a new transmission with a multi-plate clutch in the rear wheel drive. In some markets, a seven-seater long-wheelbase modification of the car was offered (in Japan, it was sold as a separate Toyota Vanguard model).

The range of power units consisted of gasoline engines 2.0 (152 HP), 2.4 (170 HP), as well as a 3.5-liter "six" with a capacity of 273 HP. with. Turbodiesels had a volume of 2.0 and 2.2 liters and developed 116-177 liters. with. Mechanical or automatic transmissions were installed on the machines, and the Japanese versions were equipped with variators. All-wheel drive and front-wheel drive "Toyota" with petrol engines of 2.0 and 2.4 liters were supplied to Russia.

After restyling in 2008, the crossover received a slightly changed appearance; in the American market, instead of a 2.4-liter engine, they began to offer a 2.5-liter with a capacity of 181 liters. with. At the same time, the two-liter power unit was modernized: it had a system for changing the valve timing, and the output increased to 158 forces. The "Russian" Toyota RAV4 remained with the same set of engines, but we began to offer a long wheelbase version.

Another restyling of 2010 more noticeably changed the appearance of the car. At the same time, deliveries to the Russian market of versions with a modernized 2.0 engine (158 hp) began, instead of a four-speed "automatic", customers began to offer a variator, and instead of a five-speed "mechanics" - a six-speed one.

Toyota RAV4 engine table

Power, hp with.

Version	Engine model	engine's type	Volume, cm3	Note
2.0	1AZ-FE	R4, gasoline	1998	152	2006-2010
2.4	2AZ-FE	R4, gasoline	2362	170	2006-2013
2.0	3ZR-FAE	R4, gasoline	1986	148 / 158	2008-2013
2.5	3AR-FE	R4, gasoline	2494	182	2008-2012
3.5	2GR-FE	V6, gasoline	3458	269 / 273	2005-2013
2.0	1AD-FHV	R4, diesel	1998	116	2005-2006
2.2	2AD-FHV	R4, diesel	2231	136	2006-2013
2.2	2AD-FHV	R4, diesel	2231	150	2010-2013
2.2	2AD-FHV	R4, diesel	2231	177	2006-2013
EV	-	electric	-	154	2012-2014

4th generation (XA40), 2013

Crossover "Toyota RAV4" Toyota RAV4 is offered with gasoline engines 2.0 and 2.5, as well as with a 2.2-liter turbodiesel. The two-liter car has front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions, the rest of the cars are all-wheel drive.

Toyota RAV4 2.0, front wheel drive

The base model of the Toyota RAV4 crossover with a two-liter 146 hp engine. with., a manual transmission and front-wheel drive costs 1,616,000 rubles. In the initial configuration "Standard" there are seven airbags, a stabilization system, air conditioning, audio system, heated front seats, heated windshield, fog lights. The "Standard Plus" version with a variator, climate control and a rain sensor is estimated at 1 703 000 rubles.

Toyota RAV4 2.0, all wheel drive

A four-wheel drive two-liter car with a variator in the Standard Plus configuration costs 1 802 000 rubles. The "Comfort Plus" version (multimedia system, cruise control, rear view camera, keyless entry system, light sensor, roof rails, LED headlights, alloy wheels) with a variator is offered for 1,946,000 rubles. A car made by "Prestige" (parking sensors, power adjustment of the driver's seat) costs 2,084,000 rubles.

Toyota RAV4 2.5, four-wheel drive

Toyota RAV4, equipped with a 2.5-liter engine (180 hp), is offered only with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Prices start at 2,077,000 rubles for a car in the Comfort Plus configuration, and a crossover in the Prestige version will cost 2,251,000 rubles.

Toyota RAV4 2.2D, AWD

Diesel crossover with a 2.2-liter 150 hp engine. with. completed with only a six-speed "automatic" and an all-wheel drive system. Such "RAV4" is offered in the "Comfort Plus" trim levels for 2,069,000 and "Prestige" for 2,243,000 rubles.

The fourth generation of the Toyota RAV4 model has been produced since 2013; in 2015, the model was restyled. Cars for the Russian market have been produced in St. Petersburg since 2016.