Salon Toyota Rav 4 3rd generation. Third generation Toyota RAV4. Toyota is the largest automaker

However, even after Rafik's rivals appeared, the "Japanese" did not give in to their onslaught, demonstrating consistently high sales thanks to a carefully balanced set of qualities. In particular, the machines of the first two generations were distinguished by enviable reliability. Is it included in the list of advantages of the third generation machine? It's time to find out.

Over the almost twenty-year history of the model, the love of buyers for the RAV4 has not cooled down a single degree: each subsequent modification sold better and better. Even in the crisis years, the car attracted crowds of buyers! The secret of success is simple: Japanese origin, good off-road capabilities, plus a reasonable price.

The third-generation Rafik - the XA30 factory index - came to us in 2006, and four years later the Japanese refreshed the 4-wheel drive Recreational Active Vehicle 4 Wheel drive - that's what this abbreviation means) and at the same time supplemented the range with an extended version. A short modification could be bought with a 2-liter engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Front-wheel drive cars were equipped exclusively mechanical box, and the 4x4 version could be both “manual” and “automatic” - the variator acted as an automatic transmission. The extended wheelbase (LWB) version has a more powerful 2.4-liter engine and a full-fledged "automatic" with a torque converter.

The equipment of all cars is more than generous: the basic version has a full set of safety equipment (7 airbags, ABS) plus full power accessories, air conditioning, “music” and so on, and the top-end “Prestige” flaunts leather, navigation and xenon.

A three-year-old Rafik now costs from 750,000 to 1,150,000 rubles, while for the current car, fourth generation dealers ask for a million rubles or more. Therefore, a discount of 250,000–400,000 rubles. looks very tempting. However, let's take a closer look possible costs for the maintenance of this Japanese.

Body and electrical equipment

pest beetles

There are no complaints about this part of the RAV4, since rust does not occur on three-year-old cars - the paint perfectly resists aggressive environments. And yet, carefully inspect the hood: on individual specimens near the radiator grille, there may be point foci of corrosion - the so-called "bugs". Toyota dealers eliminated this ailment, as a rule, under warranty; and if you do treatment at your own expense, you will have to pay about 10,000 rubles.

The mechanics have no comments on the electrics: there is simply nothing to break in the car, the servicemen say unanimously. Toyota really does not have complex nodes that can cause trouble - hence the hassle-free. All childhood sores were cured by 2008, so three-year-old cars will not cause trouble for the new owner.

Transmission

Don't forget about prevention

To any of the nodes, whether it be "mechanics", "automatic" or variator, the servicemen had no complaints. The clutch on modifications with a manual gearbox serves at least 100,000 km and is traditionally changed as a set - a disk plus a basket. But mechanical versions were not very popular with us, so most three-year-olds are equipped with automatic transmission, to which there are no complaints. Both the CVT and automatic are extremely reliable, and dealers don't recall ever changing them.

There are no problems with the node that transmits torque to the rear wheels in all-wheel drive modifications. Unlike fellow classmates, Haldex, which has not recently become very popular, works here with electronic control, but a simpler viscous coupling. If you follow it, changing the oil every 40,000 km according to the regulations, and at the same time do not force the car extreme driving off-road, it will last a long time. But if you neglect planned prevention, problems can arise, and costly ones. At first, the clutch will complain about health with a characteristic rumble from under the bottom.

By ignoring the problem, you end up with a 2WD car, and the entire clutch will have to be changed, which is quite expensive.

Engine

Sealing problems

All of them are also considered problem-free. Both naturally aspirated engines easily digest our fuel, not even the most High Quality. The timing chain is driven by a timing chain that lasts at least 200,000 km. When it's time to replace due to stretching, she will let you know with an annoying strum. Belts attachments usually go 60,000-70,000 km.

The little things include the cooling system pump on a 2.4-liter engine - it starts to leak over the years. Simple sealing is not enough here: the pump will have to be changed entirely. The radiator may also leak, but this will not happen before the odometer counts 150,000 km.

On the secondary market you can find modifications with a 3.5-liter gasoline V6, as well as diesel versions - these cars came to Russia in a roundabout way around official dealers. Domestic masters do not have any representative statistics about these units.

Chassis and steering

No heroism!

Chassis at "Rafik" by the standards modern crossovers have a standard design: the front wheels are elevated on MacPherson struts, the rear multi-link suspension. The front lower arms will last at least 150,000 km, and the resource of the rear trailing arms usually 100,000 km. The front shock absorbers on our roads are capable of running 80,000–100,000 km, and the rear shock absorbers will last 50,000 longer. Silent blocks and anthers are unlikely to cause trouble before 150,000 km, but this largely depends on how actively the road services fertilize the streets with reagents in the winter.

There are no complaints about the electric power steering, but steering rack it does not differ in survivability: in some cases, it staggers already by a run of 70 thousand km - this will become clear when you hear a tapping on small bumps. craftsmen they try to repair it, but this kind of poultices can extend the life of the rail by no more than 10,000–20,000 km. It is wiser to immediately change the part to a new one. Yes, it is expensive - but it is safe and reliable.

Brake pads front and rear last 40,000-50,000 km, discs last twice as long.

17.11.2016

Toyota Rav 4 (Toyota RAV4)- one of the most popular crossovers for many years, it combines convenience, practicality and utilitarian style. This japanese car is a trendsetter in its segment, and its third generation did not leave indifferent even the most skeptical motorists. The previous two generations of Toyota Rav 4 have gained a reputation for reliable and unpretentious cars, but now we’ll try to find out how things are with the reliability of the third generation, and what to look for when buying a car older than 5 years.

A bit of history:
The third generation Toyota Rav 4 has been produced since 2006, the car is presented in two modifications, a version with a short wheelbase was produced for Europe and Asia, with an extended one for North America. The third generation of the crossover has become a little larger than its predecessor, appeared new transmission with multi-plate clutch in the drive rear wheels. Also, starting from the third generation, the three-door version of the crossover was discontinued. In some markets, a seven-seat modification was also available, which in Japan was sold as a separate model "Toyota Vanguard (Toyota Vanguard)".
In 2008, the first restyling was carried out, as a result of which the car received a slightly changed appearance, and in the American market, instead of the 2.4 engine, they began to offer the 2.5 engine (180 hp). In the same year, the two-liter unit was also modernized, it had a system for changing the valve timing, and the return increased to 158 hp. After restyling, in most CIS countries, official deliveries of versions with an extended wheelbase were established. Restyling in 2010 was more focused on changing the appearance of the car, improving functionality and safety. Instead of a four-speed automatic, they began to install a variator, and a five-speed mechanics was replaced by a more modern six-speed transmission. In the same year, official deliveries of cars with a modernized 2.0 engine (158 hp) began. The premiere of Toyota Rav 4 took place at the motor show in Los Angeles at the end of November 2012.

Weaknesses of the third generation Toyota Rav 4 with mileage

Toyota Rav 4 was equipped with the following power units - gasoline 2.0 (152, 158 hp), 2.4 (170 hp) 3.5 (269 hp); diesel 2.2 (136, 150 and 177 hp). In the secondary market, two gasoline engines are most widely used, these are 2.0 and 2.4 liters, diesel cars very rare for our market. The 2.4 engine is more focused on the American market and does not tolerate high-octane fuel well, so many mechanics recommend filling it with only 92-octane gasoline. The timing drive for both machines is chain, the life of the chain and tensioner is about 200,000 km. The attachment drive belt needs to be replaced every 100,000 km.

After 150,000 km of run, gasoline engines begin to eat up oil, this problem only solved by replacing piston rings. If the engine starts to lose power or runs rough on idling try to clean fuel injectors, most likely it will solve the problem. At a run of 150,000 km, the pump begins to leak, and if you do not follow this, there is a high probability of overheating of the motor. Also, in order not to overheat the engine, flush the radiator at least once a year. Otherwise, the motors are quite reliable and, with proper maintenance, will last 300-350 thousand km without any problems.

Transmission

Until 2010, Toyota Rav 4 was equipped with a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic. Later, the manufacturer replaced the automatic transmission with a CVT, and instead of a five-speed manual, they began to install a new six-speed mechanical transmission. Many fans of Rav 4 equipped with automatic transmission were very disappointed with such a replacement, since the automatic did not cause any problems to its owners over 300,000 km of run. The variator cannot be called unreliable, but still, it is not as long-lived as an automatic machine, the variator resource does not exceed 200,000 km. In order to extend the service life of an automatic transmission, many owners recommend changing the oil in it at least once every 60,000 km; an untimely oil change significantly reduces the life of the box. Therefore, before buying a used car with automatic transmission, make sure timely replacement oils former owner Otherwise, in the future, you can face serious problems. First of all, shocks appear when switching from the first to the second, then the replacement of the hydraulic lifters will be required.

The mechanics are also quite reliable, but, sometimes, on runs over 150,000 km, the first and second gears may start to wedge (replacement of synchronizers is required). As for the clutch, with careful operation it will last 100-120 thousand km. A common problem for both automatic and manual transmissions is the leakage of axle shaft seals.

Four-wheel drive in all Toyota Rav 4, as in most SUVs, connected by means of an electromagnetic clutch. On hard surfaces only front-wheel drive car, but at the slightest slip, the system automatically connects rear drive. On all-wheel drive vehicles, an oil change in the rear differential is required (at least once every 40,000 km, neglect of these requirements leads to failure of the rear axle, clutch replacement will cost 2000 USD). If the previous owner rarely changed the oil, then when the rear-wheel drive is connected, the differential will buzz.

Chassis of the third generation Toyota Rav 4 with mileage

Toyota Rav 4 has the best handling among competitors, and you have to pay for it with comfort, the suspension is quite stiff, because of this, even minor joints and pits are felt in the car. People who like to ride in comfort may not like this. As for reliability, the suspension of the car is quite hardy, but it is not cheap to repair. When buying a used car, in order not to invest a lot in repairs, Special attention devote to running diagnostics. A MacPherson strut suspension is installed at the front, and a multi-link design at the rear. At each MOT, lubrication of the calipers is required, if this is not done, they will begin to turn sour and wedged.

As with most modern cars, most often you will have to change the stabilizer struts and bushings roll stability, every 30-50 thousand km. wheel bearings and ball joints on average, they live 70-90 thousand km, shock absorbers, thrust bearings and silent blocks nurse 90-120 thousand km. The rear suspension arms live about 150,000 km. The steering rack delivers the most trouble, or rather its bushings, in rare cases they take care of more than 60,000 km. Fortunately, this unit is maintainable, the manufacturer knows about this problem and therefore released a special repair kit (repair is enough for 15-20 thousand km). But the tie rods and tips are quite hardy and can last more than 100,000 km.

Salon

Despite its age, the interior of the third generation Toyota Rav 4 visually looks good and compares favorably with competitors, but the quality of materials is no better than others, and in some places even worse. Also, the owners of the car are not happy with the sound insulation. The electrical equipment that Rav 4 is equipped with is very reliable, the only thing that causes criticism is the rear brake light switch, which is located under the brake pedal, it burns out quite often.

Outcome:

Toyota Rav 4 of the third generation does not have any outstanding characteristics, but, in terms of reliability, this is a very successful car. If you are a calm driver and you need a car for everyday trips to work, cottage, fishing or a picnic, then Rav 4 will be the right choice. But, if you expect some emotions and drive from the car, then this car will greatly disappoint you.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your review that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Sincerely, editorial Autoavenue

The third-generation Rafik - the XA30 factory index - came to us in 2006, and four years later the Japanese refreshed the 4-wheel drive Recreational Active Vehicle 4 Wheel drive - that's what this abbreviation means) and at the same time supplemented the range with an extended version. A short modification could be bought with a 2-liter engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Front-wheel drive cars were equipped exclusively with a manual gearbox, and the 4x4 version could be either “manual” or “automatic” - the variator acted as an automatic transmission. The extended wheelbase (LWB) version has a more powerful 2.4-liter engine and a full-fledged "automatic" with a torque converter.

A three-year-old Rafik now costs from 750,000 to 1,150,000 rubles, while for a car of the current, fourth generation, dealers are asking for a million rubles or more. Therefore, a discount of 250,000–400,000 rubles. looks very tempting. And yet, let's examine in detail the possible costs of maintaining this Japanese.

Body and electrical equipment

pest beetles

Transmission

Don't forget about prevention

There are no problems with the node that transmits torque to the rear wheels in all-wheel drive versions. Unlike fellow classmates, the electronically controlled Haldex, which has recently become very popular, does not work here, but a simpler viscous coupling. If you follow it, changing the oil every 40,000 km according to the regulations, and at the same time do not rape the car with extreme off-road driving, it will last a long time. But if you neglect planned prevention, problems can arise, and costly ones. At first, the clutch will complain about health with a characteristic rumble from under the bottom.

By ignoring the problem, you end up with a 2WD car, and the entire clutch will have to be changed, which is quite expensive.

Engine

Sealing problems

All of them are also considered problem-free. Both naturally aspirated engines easily digest our fuel, even of not the highest quality. The timing chain is driven by a timing chain that lasts at least 200,000 km. When it's time to replace due to stretching, she will let you know with an annoying strum. Attachment belts typically run 60,000-70,000 km.

In the secondary market, you can find modifications with a 3.5-liter gasoline V6, as well as diesel versions - these cars came to Russia in a roundabout way, bypassing official dealers. Domestic masters do not have any representative statistics about these units.

Chassis and steering

No heroism!

The Rafik chassis, by the standards of modern crossovers, has a standard design: the front wheels are elevated on MacPherson struts, and a multi-link suspension is installed at the rear. The front lower arms will last at least 150,000 km, and the resource of the rear trailing arms is usually 100,000 km. The front shock absorbers on our roads are capable of running 80,000–100,000 km, and the rear shock absorbers will last 50,000 longer. Silent blocks and anthers are unlikely to cause trouble before 150,000 km, but this largely depends on how actively the road services fertilize the streets with reagents in the winter.

There are no complaints about the electric power steering, but the steering rack does not differ in survivability: in some cases it staggers already by a run of 70 thousand km - this will become clear when you hear a tapping on small bumps. Craftsmen are trying to repair it, but this kind of poultices can extend the life of the rail by no more than 10,000–20,000 km. It is wiser to immediately change the part to a new one. Yes, it is expensive - but it is safe and reliable.

Brake pads front and rear last 40,000-50,000 km, discs last twice as long.

When journalists at a press conference in Barcelona learned that the cost of the new fourth-generation RAV4 had reached one and a half million rubles, one of them exclaimed that the world had gone crazy.

And this is for a very modest class! Compared with the cost of the previous generation, the new product has become more expensive, depending on the configuration, from 31 to 82 thousand rubles.

But we must not forget that the predecessor is an outdated front end, hard plastics and lack of equipment with automatic transmission gear shifting or "robot".

Let's see how the manufacturer argues for such a price jump.

Of course, the car has become more attractive in appearance and resembles a tall Avensis. Changes in the exterior of the novelty are very significant. The wide grille was replaced by a more expressive and narrow one. The optics have become narrower and longer and acquired strips of daytime running lights. And along with bright embossing under the window line and a more dynamic silhouette, the new elements make the model more “peppy” and modern.

As for the rear of the body, not everything is so smooth here: the trunk lid looks empty and bulky, and even beautiful lights do not help get rid of this feeling. Monolith of the rear door from which disappeared spare wheel, could embellish some decorative accessories in the under-lantern area. The spare wheel was moved to the luggage compartment and formed an inappropriate hump on the floor. However, this unsightly design allows you to fold rear seats to the floor

The luggage compartment has become longer by 1025 mm, and its volume is now 506 liters.

If the appearance has undergone changes, then the same problems remain in the cabin. First of all, premium entry eliminates the textured and hard plastics at the top of the center console. And the lower part of the dashboard, on the contrary, is sheathed in leather that is pleasant to the touch. Despite the fact that the same hard plastic can be felt under it, it looks quite attractive, especially against the background of carbon-look inserts that frame the door panels and gearshift lever, giving them the look of Chinese cheap stuff.

However, this is quite consistent with the traditions of Toyota: first, wood inserts appeared on the Camry, and now pseudo-carbon fiber is on the RAV4 ...

In addition to aesthetic ugliness, this material has a significant drawback - it scratches at the slightest touch and the scratches are so conspicuous that nothing will help correct the situation. So after a few weeks daily operation carbon fiber car will come to a completely unusable condition.

However, not everything is so bad. If you pay attention to the seats, then buyers will definitely like them. First of all, it is necessary to note the improved fit. The driver's seat has dropped five millimeters and the height adjustment range has increased from 15mm to 30mm. The tilt of the steering wheel has been reduced by 2.3 degrees, and the reach adjustment has been increased to 38mm.

In addition, the seat cushion is 20 mm longer and the backrest is 30 mm higher, which will make taller drivers feel more comfortable. And the lumbar and lateral supports have become more pronounced.

Thus, the manufacturer saved the crossover from one of the most serious shortcomings: now you can easily, quickly and very comfortably sit behind the wheel of a car. Moreover, the visibility has also improved due to the fact that the A-pillars are now narrower and, as it were, taken out. As a result, the visible length of the hood has increased by 170 mm, which is more convenient during parking.

Another undoubted advantage of the RAV4 is the increased dimensions compared to the third generation of the model. The car became longer by 235 mm and reached 4570 mm, wider by 30 mm (up to 1845 mm) and lower by 15 mm (up to 1670 mm). grew up and wheelbase, which, compared with the short version of the third generation car, became 100 mm longer and reached 2660 mm. Together with thinner backrests, this increased passenger space by up to 970 mm. rear seats. According to representatives of Toyota, this figure is the best in its class.

Moreover, Toyota crossover The fourth generation RAV4 has a best-in-class turning circle of 10.6m.

Recall that the third generation was distinguished by poor sound insulation, which caused dissatisfaction among the owners. Of course, the crossover was not as noisy as, for example, the tenth Lancer on the CVT, but its sound insulation was one of the worst in the class. But the new RAV4, thanks to the efforts of the creators, has become much quieter. Partially solve the problem helped more aerodynamic new body and fairings wheel arches engine covers that eliminate air turbulence. In addition, special pads appeared on the rear of the bottom, the lower rear suspension arms and the fuel tank.

On the territory of the Russian Federation, the crossover will be sold with three power units to choose from: gasoline engines volume of 2.0 l and 2.5 l, as well as the long-awaited diesel engine volume of 2.2 liters.

Top petrol and diesel engines will be sold with us exclusively with a six-speed automatic transmission, which was borrowed from the Camry. A two-liter engine will be equipped with a CVT or a six-speed manual transmission.

In all engines without exception, engineers have reduced CO2 emissions by 11%.

Regardless of which powertrain is installed, all variants of the Toyota RAV4 have a similar character. Even acceleration from standstill to hundreds of kilometers per hour, which lasts 9.4 seconds for a 2.5-liter, 10 seconds for a 2-liter with a manual transmission, and 10.2 seconds for a diesel, feels almost the same.

In addition, all options are completely unsuitable for fast driving, since the stabilization system is activated long before its help is really needed. Thus, a car that is clumsy during the ESP operation will go forward into the corner.

It should be noted that the crossover practically does not roll when cornering, and the connection on the steering wheel is excellent, but when accelerating, there is a feeling of some kind of laxity.

Despite the fact that the manufacturer claims that the rigidity of the body is increased by increasing the number of welding points around the front door opening, it seems that the problems of the crossover lie precisely in this place. One gets the impression that too soft shock absorbers are installed along with the pinched springs, so the Toyota RAV4 floats on the road.

The stiffness of the springs has actually been changed, and this is reflected in the comfort. In particular, rear suspension with a system of longitudinal and double wishbones, which was also in the third generation, but with a slightly larger diameter of the stabilizers, it starts to break through even on small defects in the road surface, while the front suspension on MacPherson struts passes them without noticing.

Regardless installed engine and gearbox, all all-wheel drive versions of the crossover received the Sport button. For a long time, journalists failed to understand its purpose. They note that when pressed, the sharpness of the control changes slightly and the accelerator becomes more responsive almost imperceptibly.

But as the employee of the company said, the function of this driving mode is that the torque is transmitted to the rear axle until understeer occurs. Thus, when the steering wheel is turned 10 degrees, 10% of the torque is transferred to the rear wheels, thereby increasing the stability of the RAV4 in corners. And when the crossover starts to leave the trajectory outward, the same system transmits up to 50% of the torque to the rear axle.

The most balanced option seemed to be a car with a 2.2-liter diesel engine, which compares favorably with a two-liter gasoline unit that does not have a serious pickup in the upper rev range, which makes overtaking, for example, much more difficult. In addition, the diesel has more moderate fuel consumption than the 2.5-liter version.

Also, the diesel version of the SUV received paddle shifters, which can sometimes come in handy.

Thus, buying a car in the price range from 998 to 1,533 thousand rubles, a motorist gets a car that is devoid of the previous shortcomings, but has received new ones: from terrible inserts inside the cabin to such minor things as annoying navigation voice acting.

The new RAV4 does not yet reach the premium class and among its competitors are all the same cars as its predecessor.

However, stylish design, excellent noise isolation, the long-awaited diesel power unit, the ability to order a version with front-wheel drive and a “robot” may not be enough to get around, for example, Ford Kuga, which according to the manufacturer will become cheaper previous generation. Yes and Volkswagen Tiguan, the cost of which ranges from 899 thousand to 1,331 thousand rubles, looks more attractive to the pocket of buyers, not to mention the Qashqai, which costs only 806 thousand ...

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 all-wheel drive vehicle for an active holiday.

It was a departure from the generally accepted canons of creating SUVs.

The Rav4 combined all-wheel drive and independent suspension all wheels with load-bearing body. Thanks to this, the car retained 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
full mass 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 leaders of Toyota have already realized that the new kind compact SUVs is very valuable in terms of sales and 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 new Toyota RAV4 specifications 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.

Engine range 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 liter capacity of 150 hp, with a torque of 192 Nm. New, most powerful motor 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 grille, but the most important was the emergence 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 new platform the three-door version is gone, and the five-door version 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, separately on back row as much as 55 mm of the total increase was allocated.

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.

Audits have been power units:

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.
new diesel unit volume of 2.2 liters with a capacity of 136 hp (310 Nm) and 177 hp (400 Nm), (turbo). The younger non-supercharged version was distinguished by good performance indicators: 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.
senior 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 either all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, except for versions with engines 2, 4 and 3, 5, 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, i.e. rear axle is connected when the front wheels slip, under the strict supervision of the 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 appeared, the 17th alloy wheels, CD changer for 6 discs and a third row of seats.

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. Wherein external changes did not affect the Long version.

In the fourth generation, RAV4 lost almost all power units - on domestic market only two motors left.

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.

All cars of the fourth generation were equipped with a new 6-speed manual transmission and stepless variator Multi Drive-S. 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. Toyota's trunk volume is equal to 4 has become smaller, but still comparable to luggage compartment sedan D-class.

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. V basic configuration only a manual 6-speed gearbox is offered, but you can also get a variator by paying extra.
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 motor "Rafik" inherited from new toyota Camry with 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 engine RABA4 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 port, 7 airbags, fabric interior, central locking with remote control, full power windows, 17th steel discs, 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: light alloy wheel disks, including a spare, rear parking sensors, steering wheel with leather trim. 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, system exchange rate stability VSC +, 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, electric 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, 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 aggravation of competition in the segment, the pioneer of the world of crossovers does not give up its positions 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.