Review Toyota Railway 4 3 generation. Toyota RAV4 Fourth Generation

29.12.2020

Image of the ladies' car and the need to spend more than 10,000 km. We are not sure that the flaws of the RAV4 III generation are exhausted on it.

For twenty-on-year-old years of the history of the model love of buyers to RAV4 only intensified. Each subsequent modification was all better sold. Toyota RAV4 is a full-fledged Rodono-Chief of the class of crossovers built on the passenger base with the bodies, but at the same time with a complete drive and serious road lumen. Today, the fourth generation RAV4 is still distant from competitors with their traditional features and qualities.

Contrary to the fact that the third generation of the crossover felt in the market no longer so freely as the first two, RAV4 was easily able to use their advantages. A successful combination of consumer qualities made it one of the most attractive offers on the market even contrary to the impressive cost and competition. And the image of the lady's car, rather, even contributed to the growth of sales.

We have a third Recreational Active Vehicle (transport for outdoor activities) appeared in 2006. Dynamic, perfectly managed, comfortable car with a strong suspension and some off-road potential. In the early 2009, together with a light restyling, a debut of the 7-seater version of Long was held, which, however, did not use special demand. Well, a serious modernization of RAV4 suffered in 2010, when a new, 2.0-liter motor from Avensis with a progressive Valvematic system and a stepless variator instead of an outdated 4-stage vehicle came together with the changed appearance. However, the elongated modification of Long before the change of generations of 2013 was traded with the old interior, the engine is 2.4 liters and the ACP.

Steering Reika

■ really weak place. Sometimes it starts tapping on the irregularities already when running 60,000 km. For repair, there are burst kits, but for a long time they will not extend her life. Maximum 10,000-20,000 km. It is better for the purpose of security to immediately replace the rack of the whole (20,000 rubles) to the electric power steering, there are no complaints.

Transmission

■ The machine and the variator do not like hip-off proudness. Or carry heavy trailers. Some owners note small shocks when switching from the first to second transmission on machines with ACP. But this problem is rare and annoying. The main thing about to forget to change the oil in the box every 60,000 km. At the MCP, by the way, sometimes bounces the lever on the first gear.

Engine

■ All gasoline engines are considered trouble-free and easily digest the domestic fuel. Timing the timing chain, and the chain serves about 200,000 km. On the moment of replacement, it informs unpleasant annoying brand. Motors 2.0 can be charged AI-92 and AI-95. While the 2,4-liter motor 2AZ-FE is designed exclusively on the 92nd. Hinged equipment belts usually go to 60,000-70,000 km.

In the basic version, a complete set of security (7 pillows, ABS) plus a full electric car, air conditioning, "music" and so on. The top version of "Prestige" flashes the skin, navigation and xenon. "Two-storey" architecture Torpedo and the design of door cards remained a distinctive feature of the interior. On the perimeter of the central console, rounded shapes prevail, and its top crowned rectangular blowing deflectors

We take any motor

So, the motors were only three. At first, two atmospheric gasoline aggregates: with a capacity of 148 hp (2.0 l) and 170 hp (2.4 liters), and after restyling 2010, the place of 148-strong took a 2.0-liter 158-strong engine. 2.2-liter diesel or 3.5-liter gasoline engine from overseas markets do not take into account. All three engines feature a high trouble-free resource of about 300,000 km. Next, even with regular, once every 10,000 km, the replacement of oil production on the cylinders does not allow them to be repaired. And "Masetor", which can manifest itself to 150,000 km, is eliminated by replacing the piston rings.

RAV4 cost in the secondary market

It is impossible not to mention the RAV4 of the first years of release, which had a constructive defect to flow the cooling system pump. But almost all cars then repaired under warranty. And perhaps, the only nuance that worries owners at the turn of 150,000 km remains a cooling radiator. Due to the loss of hermetic, he was replaced.

RAV4 transmissions, like motors, do not deliver special problems. The guarantee of their health is again the regular replacement of oil. Even the variator can boast reliable. Since soon you select yourself a four-wheel drive car with a coupling in the rear differential, we recommend searching for the service record of the oil replacement record in the above-mentioned node. The interval should not exceed 40,000 km. The "running" differential will be buzzing, and then will refuse to work at all, turning the machine into the front-wheel drive.

The RAV4 body can be considered a sample of anti-corrosion resistance, although it is not necessary to abuse it, since paint is exclusively on a water basis. The first edge of the hood begins to "bloom" the first edge of the hood, they even have once been reinforced by warranty. The fifth door is deservedly considered a weak point. If there is an outlet on it, this is a guarantee that the door hinges (5000 rubles per set) have seen and require replacement. Meet, however, and versions without spare. They are devoid of such problems. With electrical equipment at the RAV4 owners, the relationship is warm. A typical malfunction, in fact, one is the burning switch of the rear stop signals under the brake pedal. The plastic of the salon is quite tough, which happens, sins outsidered sounds that complement the very noticeable flaws of noise insulation. The crossover literally transfers to the salon a cheerful "song" knocking on the inner surfaces of the sand wings.

Crossovers came up with marketers who offered customers a conditional set of off-road qualities at a fair price. Add a brand image here, and you will get the answer to the question why RAV4 so slowly loses in the cost in the secondary market. The third generation lost the same main feature - permanent four-wheel drive. Alas, alas, and the 3-door version

Chassis strong. The only claim is a rigid suspension, especially behind, but reliability at height. The front lower levers will serve up to 150,000 km, and the resource of the rear longitudinal levers is usually 100,000 km. The front shock absorbers are ready to walk to 100,000 km, and the rear by 50,000 longer. Silent-blocks and anthers have the same resource, but from urban reagents may suffer before. Brake pads in front (5200 rubles.) And rear (4200 rubles) withstand 40,000-50,000 km, drives are twice as long as longer.

In a word, we did not find any contraindications to buy a used Toyota RAV4 third generation. Because of the full loyalty to the 92nd gasoline, the Americanized 2.4 liter engine is preferable. Although the 2.0-liter units are not mistakes. The variants are not afraid, all the "children's" sores are usually eliminated by warranty or previous owners. So, checking the state of the steering rack and the regularity of the maintenance of the rear differential, you can safely take. If, of course, enough money ...

Text: Ilya Fisher, photo: Toyota

The Toyota RAV4 of the First Generation Complex Class Compact Class of the First Generation was released in the 1994th. To date, the Russian adherents of Toyota crossovers are offered the third generation "RAF-4", and at once in two versions: the European version of Toyota Rail-4 with a wheel base of 2560 mm and American interpretation with a traditionally larger wheelbase - 2660 mm.

The extended version is known since 2008 and is issued unchanged for the fifth year. The European model underwent modernization in the technical plan (motor, transmission), received an updated front part, the designers slightly went through the interior - and in this form the car was shown at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.

External overall dimensions of both Toyota RAV4 III-th generation with a conventional (and long) base are: length - 4445 mm (4625 mm), width - 1815 mm (1855 mm), height - 1685 mm (1720 mm with rails), wheeled base 2560 mm (2660 mm), clearance - 190 mm.

Five-door body universal of the Japanese crossover demonstrates classic design. Calm and confidence of the external appearance of the car seems to be transmitted and its owners. The front part of Toyota RAV4 (long base) with large rectangular headlights of head light, with a powerful, in the style of Toyota Tundra, a falseradiator grille, with a formidable bumper with fog spotlights.

The usual Toyota Ran-4 with her "face", with cunning roasting headlights, a neat radiator grille, richly decorated with chrome planets, and a stylish bumper-fairing similar to another Toyota representative - the best-generation Camry bestseller.
The profile of both body versions - with pronounced and molded wheel arches by placing wheels 225/65 R17, calm and smooth sidewalls. Differences are noticeable again in the back of the body. Toyota RAF-4 has a larger wheel base - larger rear doors and feed. To reason in what execution the crossover looks harmonious, we will not become. The short-shaped version looks sports and grocery, and the long-like option is solid and stricter. Cord from crossovers is identical, a large swing fifth door with a spare wheel, stylish lighting, neat bumper.

Salon Toyota RAV4 meets its passengers with high-quality finishing materials, verified by placing controls and stylish interior design. A comfortable multifunctional steering wheel in sports is cut from below, with a comfortable grip, three knitting needles with leather finish. Front torpedo with a stepped configuration, a massive central console, which found a place for 7 inch touch screen with a navigator (Prestige and Prestige + Prestige), climate installation and CD / MP3 / WMA music with 6 speakers. The front seats with heating, in expensive equipment it is possible to finish the chairs and door cards of the skin. The driver's seat is optionally connected by electrical management, however, with too soft, insufficient side support and a small range of longitudinal adjustment (there are not enough space for high drivers). In the second row, three saddlers will be convenient and comfortable, the places are quite enough in the short-shaped version. Seats are divided into two rounded chairs capable of moving on the sled, thereby increasing the place for the legs or the volume of the trunk. The backs of the back row seats change the angle of inclination. So behind sitting in RAV 4 more convenient than on the first row.

The volume of the luggage compartment of the Toyota Railway of the third generation is from 410 to 540 liters (depending on the length of the base). Comfortable handles in the trunk will help to fold the rear row of chairs and significantly increase the cargo compartment.
In the initial configuration of the "short" Toyota RAV4 2012 "Standard" will be: air conditioning, MP3 AUX CD radio, front and rear windows, electric mirrors, heated mirrors and front seats, seven airbags, fog. Dear and rich "long" Toyota RAV 4 2012 in the prestige + pack set, there is a climate control, a touch 7-inch screen with a navigator and hard disk, leather interior trim, tailless access and launch of a motor with the Smart Entry & Push Start buttons And many others.

Specifications. The third generation of Toyota RAV 4 is equipped with two gasoline units. For a "short base", four-cylinder 3ZR-FAE 2.0 Valvematic (148 hp) to choose from 6 mkp or variator (CVT), with front-wheel drive or a system of the plug-in full drive. For a "long base", four-cylinder 2AZ-Fe 2.4 VVT-I (170 hp) with 4 ACPs and a complete drive. Crossovers are built on a single platform, an independent suspension on McPherson racks with transverse stability stabilizer, rear independent on double transverse levers with transverse stability stabilizer. Disk brakes with ABS EBD BAS, from electronic assistants There are TRC (anti-snobster system), VSC + (course stability system), HAC (Help when starting on the rise), DAC (descent system), steering electrical inspector.

Test Drive. Toyota RAV4 III-th generation - with a rigid suspension, the car is perfectly held on a straight line, but the turns are noticeably cubed. "Baranka", though it is cut from the bottom - about the "sport" behind the wheel of the Japanese crossover, it is not necessary to think. Toyotovsky crossover is just a family car more average, intended for the city and long-distance trips on direct asphalt roads of good quality.

Outside the road Toyota Raf 4 also lacks "stars" from the sky. Motorists who love to move from a solid coating are recommended version with "mechanics". Crossovers with a variator and automaton protect their transmission and can refuse to connect the rear wheels due to overheating of the electromagnetic clutch (even with a non-long off-road combat). In addition, the RAV 4 has almost no protection (plastic does not count), it is also not worth forgetting to go off the road.

Price Toyota RAV4. In 2012: the price of Toyota Rav-4 crossover starts with 967,000 rubles for the "Standard" package (2.0-liter 148 hp with 6 MCP and front-wheel drive). The all-wheel drive version of Toyota RAV4 "Standard" will cost at least 1056,000 rubles. Toyota RAV4 Strength Long Base "Prestige Plus" 4WD 2.4 (170 hp) 4AKP from 1461,000 rubles.

Toyota Rav4 of the third generation (designation CA30W) was commercially available at home in November 2005, and in December - in the United States and Canada. A little later RAV4 arrived to Europe. In 2010, the Compact Crossover survived restyling. As a result, the head and rear optics, the grille of the radiator changed. A little corrected the range of power units and boxes.

Toyota RAV4 (2006-2008)

Three-door version in this generation will no longer meet. It is worth noting that cars with an increased wheel base were offered in the US market - 2.66 m against 2.56 m.

Due to the door of the trunk, which opens to the right, Raving 4 still looks like a small SUV. The spare wheel hangs on the door of the trunk, excessively straining the loops. But there are copies and uncooked. They serially completed expensive Run Flat tires with a metal insert, allowing after a puncture to get to the nearest tire.

The trunk is noticeably more than the predecessor. When folding the back of the rear seat, a small threshold is formed.

Engines

Before restyling, the European Toyota RAV4 was completed with gasoline engines with a working capacity of 2.0 l (1AZ-FE) with a capacity of 152 hp. and 2.4 liters (2AZ-Fe) - 170 hp The American version went with gasoline engines: 2.4 L and V6 3.5 L (2GR-FE) - 269 hp After restyling in European modifications, 1AZ-Fe lost to the renewed 2.0 l (3ZR-FE) of 158 hp, and in the American 2AZ-Fe lost 2Ar-Fe (2.5 l / 170 hp). There are Rav4 and with diesel engines with a working volume of 2.2 liters (2AD-FHV / 136 hp and 2AD-FTV / 177 hp).

All gasoline engines are generally reliable and do not deliver trouble. In exceptional cases, there is a need to replace the leaky oil. Restyled Toyota RAV4 Owners with a 2.0 liter gasoline engine mark more noisy operation of the engine: diesel location, cloak. This feature is caused by the Valvematic system designed for smooth changes in the lifting height of the valve.

2.4 liter engines are often starting to "take the oil" when running more than 70-100 thousand km - about 2-3 liters from replacement before replacement.

Spoils the idyll of the liquid cooling system (pump), which often begins to leak after 40-60 thousand km. In some cases, it is drawn to 80-100 thousand km. The cost of the pump from the official dealer is about 5,000 rubles. In auto parts stores, the original pump can be found for 3-4 thousand rubles, analogue - for 1.5-2 thousand rubles. Work on the replacement of auto mechanics is estimated at 2-3 thousand rubles.

The "BELICH TAIL" can grow from the exhaust pipe after 40-60 thousand km of mileage. This is poorly fixed internal thermal insulation of the muffler. When running more than 50-80 thousand km, it is often started to make a tension or guide roller of the drive belt of attachments of attachments.

Diesel motors are slightly less reliable of their petrol fellow. Fuel nozzles confidently go to 200-300 thousand km. But there is one serious flaw. After 150,000 km around the sleeves appear microcracks. As a result, the gasket is roasted under the head of the block, and the coolant disappears without a trace. Repair can be performed only once.

At Rav4, there was a completely well-known problem of Toyota car - sticking gas pedals in a pressed position. Real cases are single. Officially, Toyota announced that the reason in the rugs falling under the pedal. But little knows that the CTS pedals were prescribed to install an additional metal plate that promotes the guaranteed return of the pedal to its original position. DENSO's pedals are not provided for such refinement.

Transmission

For the distribution of torque between the axes, the electromagnetic coupling is responsible. Couplings can flip after 50-100 thousand km. When running more than 100-150 thousand km, the coupling can come up. The reason is the loss of the properties of the lubricant laid in the bearing when assembling. The new bearing costs about 700-900 rubles, work on its replace will cost 1.5-2 thousand rubles. The price of a new electrospita assembly is about 20-25 thousand rubles.

The glands of the front and rear gearboxes can flow after 50-100 thousand km. A little later, when running more than 100-150 thousand km, it begins to "hilt" the shank of the front or rear gearbox.

It is worth noting that not all versions had a full drive system. Therefore, when inspection, look under the car and check for the presence of rear differential. If the car is all-wheel drive, then the transmission lock button must be present in the cabin.

A 5-speed "mechanics" or a 4-speed "automatic" works in a pair with motors. After restyling, the 5-speed MCPP changed the "six-step", and the variator began with a 2.0 liter engine. All boxes are generally reliable and serious complaints have no exception. Thus, the owners of RAY 4 with 5-speed "mechanics" celebrate the "snacking" of the lever on the first gear. Turn off the speed is possible only after double the clutch. Also, the owners point out the messenger when driving on the 1st and 2nd gears. The clutch goes over 150-200 thousand km.

Toyota RAV4 (2008-2010)

The machine "can" cover "after replacing the working fluid, and not immediately, but after a few tens of kilometers. Such cases are not uncommon. Official dealers confirm the presence of a similar problem and recommend changing the oil during the mileage of about 60 thousand km. If the mileage was already far over these numbers, it is better to ride until the latter. About the causes of failure box dealers do not apply.

Chassis

One of the Toyota service campaigns is to check and replacing the bottom levers of the rear suspension. When assembling RAV4 due to insufficient tightening of nuts during operation, their attenuation occurs, which leads to the care of the angles of the installation of the rear axle wheels and reduce high speed resistance. In addition, trobs appear on irregularities.

The front stabilizer bushings of transverse stability go more than 30-50 thousand km. Racks "live" longer - up to 80-100 thousand km. The cost of the new sleeve from dealers about 1.5 thousand rubles, in parts of spare parts - about 400-500 rubles, analogues are even cheaper - 200-300 rubles. Work on the replacement of the bushings is estimated by dealers of 1.5 thousand rubles. Rear stabilizer racks and sleeves go more than 100 thousand km.

When running 60-100 thousand km, the front shock absorbers begin "sweat". The cost of the original shock absorber in "auto parts" is slightly different from the dealersky - about 5-7 thousand rubles. Analogue is cheaper in 2 times (about 3 thousand rubles). Rear shock absorbers are more enduring, their resource is more than 150-200 thousand km. Silent blocks of levers serve as much.

The wheel bearings go more than 100-150 thousand km. They change assembly with the hub. The cost of a new hub is about 5-6 thousand rubles, and the work on the replacement is about 1-1.5 thousand rubles.

The brake system, as a rule, does not arise complaints. In rare cases, it is necessary to replace the refused ABS sensor.

The stuffs in the steering control are not uncommon after 40-80 thousand km. As a rule, the culprit is either a steering wheel cardan (4-5 thousand rubles), or a steering shaft (from 5 to 11 thousand rubles), or steering rack (20-25 thousand rubles). Steering traction go more than 100 thousand km, but their replacement is not provided by the manufacturer. Steering thrust goes only with a new rail. But you can choose an analogue for 700-800 rubles and replace.

Conclusion

Toyota RAV4 third generation is quite reliable and practical car. It is necessary to fear only diesel versions. Gasoline engines are practically not broken.

Toyota RAV4 specifications (2006-2013)

Engine	2.0 VVT-I		2.2 D-4D	2.2 D-4D	2.2 D-Cat
Working volume
Type / drive timing	gasoline / chain	gasoline / chain	turbodiz / chain	turbodiz / chain	turbodiz / chain
Power
Torque

Speed
Fuel consumption	9.0 l / 100 km	12.4 l / 100 km	6.6 l / 100 km	6.2 l / 100 km	7.0 l / 100 km

Today, every third car in the stream of any city is a crossover, the most universal machine for our time, combining the control of the passenger cars and off-road (partly) of the SUV ability. But the first crossover appeared almost 20 years ago, in Japan. At that time it was an experimental car, you can say the soil sample. He was called then, like now - Toyota RAV4, the abbreviation Récreation Astive VEICLE 4 is deciphered as a all-wheel drive car for active leave.

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

Rav4 combined four-wheel drive and independent suspension of all wheels with the bearing body. Thanks to this, the car has excellent performance indicators and a good level of comfort, except for this attended a sports note that helped overcome off-road and be quite null on the highway.

The first generation of the car from 1994 to 2000

The first RAV4 seen the light in 1994 was a three-door short-shaped version with the original sports design, reminding the off-road coupe. Auto dimensions:

length 3705 mm
width 1695 mm
height 1650 mm
clearance 200 mm
wheel base 2200 mm
tank volume 58 liters
curb weight 1150 kg
full weight 1565 kg
the volume of the trunk is from 175 to 520 liters.

The car was very popular, especially in young people, but for family values \u200b\u200bhe was not practical enough, and in 1995 an extended model with five doors was published, its dimensions:

length 4115 mm
width 1695 mm
height 1660 mm
clearance 200 mm
wheel base 2410 mm
tank volume 58 liters
curb weight 1220 kg
full of 1710 kg
the volume of the trunk from 409 to 1790 liters.

As can be seen according to digital data, the RAV4 length increased significantly, 41 centimeters, half of them (21 cm) went to the wheelbase and added space in the rear row. The second half of the elongation went to the luggage compartment, which has grown more than 2 times.

On both versions of the first generation, only one engine was installed:

gasoline unit Volume 2 liters and 128 hp The torque reached 178 nm at 4600 rpm. Fuel consumption: 12, 3 l in the city and 7, 7 liters on the track. Acceleration up to 100 km / h was 10, 1 second. Two gearboxes were offered to the choice: reliable five-speed mechanics and a four-stage automaton, having economical and sports modes.

Rav4 in the first generation could be both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. But the monotrifer version was practically not demanded, even taking into account the smaller price. The machine with a drive for all the wheels had a diagram of a complete drive (permanent) with a torque distribution in proportions 50 to 50 between the conductors.

Second generation of the car from 2000 to 2005

In the spring of 2000, sales of updated RAV4 began. Toyota's heads have already understood that a new kind of compact SUV is very valuable from the point of view of sales and tried to strengthen all the qualities of the previous model. First of all, the appearance of the car was revised, now she had a more individual and courageous appearance. The car's salon with almost unchanged dimensions has become spacious, and the quality of the finish has improved.

Overall magnitudes of the model with three doors:

length 3850 mm
width of 1785 mm
height 1670 mm
clearance 200 mm
wheelbase 2280 mm
tank volume 58 liters
curb weight 1200 kg
full weight 1595 kg
the volume of the trunk is from 150 to 766 liters.

Overall values \u200b\u200bof models with five doors:

length 4245 mm
width of 1785 mm
height 1680 mm
clearance 200 mm
wheel base 2490 mm
tank volume 58 liters
curb weight 1230 kg
full mass1700 kg
the volume of the trunk is from 400 to 1150 liters.

In the new Toyota Rav4, the technical characteristics show that the crossover became larger again, the younger version increased by 14, 5 centimeters, and the older version of 13 centimeters. The width parameters remained almost the same.

The gamma of the engine of the new car was significantly expanded, three were instead of one unit:

1, 8 liters with a return of 125 hp and a torque of 161 nm. He came to replace the 2 liter and installed in most cases to the "short" version. Despite the light loss of power, economy increased significantly: 9, 4 liters in the city and 6, 2 liters on the highway. The distinction of this version was a non-alternative front-wheel drive.
2, 0 liter with a capacity of 150 hp, with a torque 192 nm. New, the most powerful motor was quite dynamic and economical: overclocking up to 100 km / h - for 10, 6 seconds, consumption in the city - 11, 4 l, on the track 7, 3 l.
2, 0 liter (diesel) Power 116 hp And torque 250 nm is already from 1800 rpm. This is the first Diesel installed on Rav4, he inferior to gasoline female in the dynamics, but was more traquent with off-road. The flow of diesel fuel was 9, 9 liters in the city and 6, 1 on the track.

Gasoline aggregates could be equipped with both mechanics and automatic with the first generation of the machine, only mechanics were put on diesel.

In 2004, a light restyling was conducted, the forms of both bumpers and a radiator lattice were changed, but the most important thing was the appearance of a new powerful engine:

gasoline 2, 4 l Power 167 hp and torque 224 nm. Acceleration to the "stake" occupied 9 seconds, and fuel consumption was only 10% more than the 150-strong version. This motor aggregated only by a 4-speed automaton.

Third generation of the car from 2005 to 2009

New Rav4 Sample 2005 was built on a completely new platform and by and large did not have anything in common with the previous model. The appearance of the novice became more status, and the details of the interior became noticeably richer. Because of the new platform, a three-door version went into the past, and the five-door was once again increased in size:

length 4395 mm
width 1815 mm
height 1685 mm
190 mm clearance
wheel base 2560 mm
tank volume 60 liters
curb weight 1500 kg
full weight 2070 kg
the volume of the trunk from 586 to 1469 liters.

As a result, the increase in the dimensions became more spacious in the cabin, separately on the rear row was allocated as much as 55 mm from the total increase.

In addition, the front panel of the car acquired by the optimous branded backlight, the engine began to start without a key, the tape recorder learned to read the MP3 format, and the display was Russified. Toyota engineers thoroughly worked the issue of security and Rav4 already in the basic version received 7 airbags.

Audit and power units:

thoroughly recycled 2-liter engine, which received two levels of forsing - 152 hp and 158 hp With the same torque in 198 nm. The dynamics of the motors did not differ and both confidently accelerated the substantially sulled Rav4 for 10, 2 and 11 seconds depending on the type of transmission - mechanics or a 4-speed automatic. Version from 158 hp Received a stepless variator.
new diesel unit 2, 2 liters with a capacity of 136 hp (310 nm) and 177 hp (400 nm), (turbo). The younger does not have a higher option differed by good performance: acceleration up to 100 km / h occupied 10, 5 s, and the consumption of only 8, 1 liter in the city (5, 6 liters on the highway). Turbo version was faster almost a half seconds, and fuel consumption was different in less than half liters. Both versions were completed only by mechanical gearbox.
senior gasoline engine 2, 4 received another 3 hp and gave 170 horses now. The thrust remained at the same level - 224 nm. As before, in a pair, a 4-speed automatic was with him.
especially for the US market was produced the most powerful model of Rav4 with the engine from Camry - 3, 5 liters, with a capacity of 269 hp and a 5-speed automaton.

All versions of the third generation car could be both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive, except for versions with motors 2, 4 and 3, 5 had a drive to all 4 default wheels.

Starting from the third generation Rav4 lost a constant full drive, from now on it has a plug-in, i.e. the rear axle is connected when the front wheels are slipped, under a sensitive supervision of electronics. But the driver remained the opportunity to use 4 wheels at its discretion, for this it was necessary to click on the special key of the forced switching on the full drive. But due to the presence of tender Viskors, the entire system is susceptible to reinforced wear when moving on an asphalt with a full drive. In order to avoid breakdowns, a temperature sensor was introduced into the coupling, which to achieve a high temperature turned off the rear-wheel drive. Also, the rear wheels are disconnected to achieve a speed of 40 km / h.

Fourth generation of the car from 2009 to 2012

The new generation of Rav4 was built on the same platform, and essentially distinguished by a different design and richer optional set, a two-zone climate control appeared, the 17th alloy wheels, CD changer on 6 disks and the third row of seats.

Now Toyota RAV4 Specifications had the following:

length 4445 mm
width 1815 mm
height 1685 mm
190 mm clearance
wheel base 2560 mm
tank volume 60 liters
curb weight 1500 kg
full weight 2070 kg
the volume of the trunk from 410Do 1320 liters.

In addition, an extended version appeared - LONG, which was essentially larger than the usual modification:

length 4625 mm
width of 1855 mm
height 1720 mm
190 mm clearance
wheelbase 2660 mm
tank volume 60 liters
curb weight 1690 kg,
full weight of 2100 kg
the volume of the trunk from 540 to 1700 liters.

But the appearance of the novelty was made cool among potential buyers and after a year, in 2010, a deep restyling appearance was held. The image of the car was completely recycled, especially in the front part, as a result of which the silhouette became more dynamic, and the image is aggressive. In this case, the external changes did not affect the Long version.

In the fourth generation, the Rav4 lost almost all the power units - only two engines remained on the domestic market:

2.0 l, 158 hp And the moment in 198 nm. This unit remained unchanged from the third generation.
2, 4 l, 170 hp, with a moment of 224 nm. Similar to the previous one - the motor from the 3rd generation, was installed only on the LONG version.

Over the ocean, in the US still installed:

V-shaped 6-cylinder unit from Toyota Camry

But it was not without new:

a motor, operating on heavy fuel - volume 2, 2 liters in two capacity variations: 150 and 180 hp

All fourth-generation machines were installed on a new 6-speed mechanical gearbox and a stepless variator Multi Drive-S. The extended version still worked in a pair with an already archaic four-stage automaton. The four-wheel drive could be ordered to any version except the basic with a 2-liter engine.

Generation since 2013

At the end of 2013, a new generation of Rav4 was presented at the exhibition in Los Angeles. At the heart of the novice is already tested in practice the platform from the previous version of Long. The new generation design has undergone fundamental changes, inheriting a new corporate identity, asked by Sedan Avensis at the end of 2011.

At Toyota RAV4 2013, the technical characteristics became such:

length 4570 mm
width 1845 mm
height 1670 mm
clearance 197 mm
wheelbase 2660 mm
tank volume 60 liters
"Empty" weight 1540 kg
full weight 2000 kg
the volume of the trunk from 506 to 1705 liters.

The car has become somewhat higher, because even 7 mm is sometimes separated from touch with a traffic obstacle. The volume of the trunk of Toyota Rail 4 has become less, but still compare with the luggage separation of the sedan D-class.

Silence aggregates of 2013 have only three options:

2.0 l, 146 hp, torque 187 nm. This is the engine already proven for years, which is not the first year to be placed on Rav4. This time he was reconfigured, in favor of saving fuel. Dynamic characteristics: 10, 2 seconds before the first hundred. In the basic configuration, only a mechanical 6-speed gearbox is offered, but the surcharge can be obtained and the variator can be obtained.
2.2 l, diesel 150 hp diesel and torque 340 nm. This motor is equipped only with automatic 6-speed gearbox. This is the first diesel, officially supplied to Russia. Up to 100 km / h Rav4 with such an aggregate is accelerated in 10 seconds, and consumes only 8, 1 liters in the city (5, 5 liters on the track).
2.5 liters, 180 hp, torque 233 nm. This engine "Rafik" inherited from New Tyota Camry, along with a 6-step transmission. Characteristics: 9, 4 s to "hundred", consumption - 11, 4 l and 6, 8 l in the city and on the track.

The new generation received more unified elements between models sold in different countries. Now the most powerful engine Rava4 is 2, a 5 liter engine, both in Russia and in the United States.

Configuration and prices

The new model began to be sold in Russia from February 23, 2013, in eight grades in the price range from 998,000 to 1,543,000 p:

Standard - 998 000 r. Front-wheel drive version with MCPP (2.0 l). Main options: air conditioning, headlight washer, LED DRL, immobilizer, audio system with 4 speakers and Bluetooth, full-size spare wheel, set of mudguards, heated seats, USB and AUX port, 7 airbags, fabric interior, central locking with Du, full Electropacle glass, 17th steel discs, ABS, EBD. EBS and electronic imitation of inter-space differential. Standard plus - 1,055 000 r. Front-wheel drive version with variator (2.0 l). Additional options: Alloy wheels, including and spare, rear parking sensors, steering wheel with leather trim. Comfort - 1 180 000 r. All-wheel drive version with MCPP (2.0 l). New Options: Color display with a diagonal of 6, 1 inches, rain sensor, light, rear view camera and two-zone climate control, leather front panel finish, audio system with 6 dynamics, VSS + coursework system, cruise control. Comfort plus - 1 248 000 r. All-wheel drive version with variator (2.0 l). New options: A help system on descent and xenon headlights. Elegance - 1 355 000 r. All-wheel drive version with a variator or automatic transmission (2.0 l or 2.2 l (diesel)) Additional options: folding rear-view mirrors heated, access to the interior without key, launching a car with buttons, leather interior, driven door electric drive, an additional heater (for diesel version ). Elegance plus - 1 470 000 r. All-wheel drive version with automatic transmission (2.5 l). The optional set does not differ from the Elegance configuration. Prestige - 1,438 000 r. All-wheel drive version with variator or automatic transmission (2.0 l or 2.2 l (diesel)). New Options: Automatic Far Light System, Voice Control System, Blind Zone Monitoring Systems, Rusification Navigation System. Prestige plus - 1,543 000 r. All-wheel drive version with automatic transmission (2.5 l) optional set does not differ from the Prestige configuration.

Conclusion

Toyota Rav4 One of the most successful models of crossovers in the world.

Despite the sharp aggravation of competition in the segment, the pioneer of the world of crossovers does not give their positions to numerous competitors and in most countries falls into the top 3 best-selling parquets. Characteristics of Toyota Rav4 in aggregate with Japanese reliability do not allow to doubt the commercial success of the 2013 model and in Russia.

This car, rightly, can be considered a fashion legislator in the compact crossover segment. I remember when the Toyota RAV4 of the 3rd generation appeared, everything was looked at it, without exception. And today it is perhaps the most popular model of the city crossover in the Russian market. What problems may face future owners of used Toyota RAV4, now we will discuss on the example of the 2007 model.

The engine engine has 2.4 liters and power of 170 horsepower. Box - four-stage automatic. According to the statements of Toyotovodov, the machine is quite reliable. On average, 700-750 thousand rubles are asked for such a car in the secondary market.

General impressions

Despite the already considerable age, the Toyota RAV4 3rd generation looks quite decent. It should be noted, the car is more stylish than aggressive. Probably, that is why in Russia it is considered to be, rather, a female car than men, although in Europe and the United States disagree with this opinion.

Roof rails, big thresholds, branded reserve on the trunk, which, by the way, not rarely steal, do not get the car, at least externally, the car looks stylish. Yes, and the salon can be called original, it distinguishes Toyota RAV4 from competitors. But the quality is not better and no worse than others: a monochrome display, everywhere hard plastic, lack of high-tech options, etc. etc. However, the driver's seat is also comfortable, as in some luxurious sedan. For example, there is no such sensation in and outlander.

2.4 liter engine provides a crossover with a decent dynamics, while the fuel consumption is relatively not large - in the city of about 13 liters per 100 kilometers - not a little, but tolerant. Surprises handling. Among classmates, RAV4 for this criterion is almost the best. However, abandoned suspension is always in counterweights.

On the back of the place is not enough, it concerns the volume of the trunk. Lovers of fishing and outdoor activities will be disappointed. And by the way, this is a reasonable fee for excellent handling and car dynamics. Perhaps the only thing that annoys the 3rd generation to the Toyota RAV4 wheel of the 3rd generation is weak noise insulation. It seems that when they designed the car, they just forgot about it. But if you really find fault, then the location of some buttons is also disliked. Although this is a matter of habit.

Engine

But there is a car and really weaknesses. First motor. According to qualified auto mechanics, the engine 2.7 has a small, but frequent disadvantage - with time it begins to leak the pump. Even in preventive purposes, experts recommend to clean the radiator once a year, it will be positively affected by the service life of the air conditioner compressor, and on the cooling system, in general.

Chassis

Now the chassis. As mentioned above, the Toyota RAV4 3rd generations have a very hard suspension, especially the rear part of it, why the car jershits on the lying police. Another weak place in RAV4 can be called a steering rack, which is already to 60 thousand (sometimes before) begins to feed the signs of malfunction.

It is also worth mentioning the weak rear racks of stabilizers, which, by the way, require a replacement much earlier than the front. If we talk about, the RAV4 has a reliable disc clutch and if the oil is changed on time and not to force a car on off-road, it will last long time.

Electrician

In general, the repair of Toyota 3rd generation is not cheap, except, unless, electricians. Sometimes the lambda sensor of the exhaust system fails, sometimes the sensor is turned on-off stop signals. In addition, corrosion becomes the cause of the electromotive connector malfunction, turning the crossover into the front-wheel drive. I am glad that these problems happen quite rarely.

Buying a new car

Today in Toyota the center sells a new one - the 4th generation of Toyota RAV4, partly the controversial design, but even more brutal. The initial price of the car is 1,174,000 rubles. With a slightly smaller engine and in the similar configuration RAV4 costs more than 1,500 thousand rubles. However, with an engine of 2.5 liters, it is more powerful and faster than the predecessor, plus, new options were added inside.

According to statistics, more than half of the Toyota Rav4 owners of the 3rd generation are positively responding about their acquisition. Praise reliability, dynamics, handling and, of course, design. Well, complain about poor noise insulation and hard suspension. The secondary market will not be much difficult to find a fresh car, even if its mileage is far over 100 thousand kilometers.

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