The emergence of urban crossovers to smithereens destroyed the hegemony of sedans on automotive market. Sales statistics show that the best-selling SUV in the segment. 2017 became the Toyota RAV4. Why did buyers love him so much and due to what he was able to beat all his competitors?
Video review of Toyota RAV4 and comparison with competitors
Of course, there are many competitors, but it is more correct to be guided by sales. Toyota RAV4 - 800,700 copies sold worldwide. Second place went to the Honda CR-V with sales of 757,400 units. Moved up to third position Volkswagen Tiguan, they were sold in the world 718,800 copies, the fourth was Hyundai Tucson- 619,600 cars were sold in the world, and Haval H6 closed the top five - 506,900 cars were sold in the world.
In Russia, things are somewhat different, we have more demand for Nissan X-Trail, Mitsubishi Outlander and Mazda CX-5, but latest model very small share of sales. Hyundai Tucson did not get into the TOP-10 of Russia at all, KIA Sportage, no matter how strange, closes the rating. Therefore, we will look at four Japanese crossovers: Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander.
The first generation RAV4 appeared in 1994. Then it was a self-sufficient brutal compact SUV. But over the years, the number of crosses multiplied and multiplied, and RAV4 had to evolve, acquire some refinement, and for this, restyling should be made more frequent.
On our test, we have a 2.0 liter gasoline Toyota RAV4 with 146 hp. on the variator in the configuration Prestige Safety worth 2,083,500 rubles. That is, we have, as usual, "maximum speed", but for an engine of 2 liters.
Music, navigation and other matters in the Toyota RAV4 are managed by the Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system with a 6.1-inch touch screen located at the top of the center console. The display does not have the most outstanding graphics, but you stop paying attention to this when you see how helpfully the system behaves, how quickly it responds to the next request.
You get even more respect for it when you turn on the all-round view, which is provided by four cameras that create a clear three-dimensional image of the surrounding space.
It is not very convenient that the keys for selecting the transmission mode, seat heating, glass heating are deeply hidden in the lower part of the center console. It would seem that they have the very place next to the gear selector, but no, Toyota has everything in its own way, although, from the point of view of ergonomics, this is not the best option.
As for the architecture of the center console itself, the side panels of the doors, the quality of finishing materials and assembly, they are simply on top. Probably, Toyota would not be itself, if it happened otherwise. In general, the sensations are the most pleasant: in the RAV4 you feel at the height of the situation, when the fuss, tension, even fatigue fade into the background, leaving only the pleasure of driving this car relevant, which is also served by a fairly decent set standard equipment and electronic assistants.
Assistants are assistants, but how do the "Japanese" differ from each other besides design?
* - the first place corresponds to the maximum possible number of points - 4. The last place - the minimum number - 1 point. This is needed to calculate the total number of points.
That is, X-Trail and Outlander won in length, but lost in width. Not the fact that this is the same advantage.
Outlander made everyone here: long and narrow. Millimeters, of course, are not very noticeable, but clearance is always important.
And here the Toyota RAV4 is inferior on all fronts.
Mitsubishi Outlander has the smallest trunk in the class.
Of course, we are patriots of our country, but as for car assembly, foreign production will always be a priority. No matter how rude it sounds, our people have not yet learned to do well. Therefore, we will give the first place to the Honda CR-V and its overseas origin.
This parameter may at first glance seem not the most important, and even necessary. And if you look at the situation a little more broadly: the more engine options a manufacturer offers, the more options we have for buying for every wallet.
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Price for basic equipment |
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Toyota RAV4 |
Honda CR-V |
Nissan X-Trail |
Mitsubishi Outlander |
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2.0 Standard on front wheel drive mechanics |
2.0 Elegant on CVT AWD |
2.0 XE on front wheel drive mechanics |
2.0 Inform on CVT front wheel drive |
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1 place |
4th place |
2nd place |
3rd place |
Here, we will still be guided by the price, because when choosing a base, you deliberately refuse certain options in favor of saving money. Plus, most often the base is still mechanics, reliable, unpretentious. Honda CR-V and Mitsubishi Outlander have deprived us of any choice at all, leaving only the variator. And if you look at the equipment, then the Toyota RAV4 has the richest base, well, if you do not take into account the conditional base of the CR-V.
Shall we sum up the intermediate results?
Toyota RAV4 just a little behind the first places Mitsubishi Outlander, and the Nissan X-Trail is among the last ones. Unexpected, but let's see what happens next.
In the city and beyond, the behavior of this cross is almost no different from a car. And the dynamics are quite enough, although you can’t call the RAV4 a sprinter. But if you turn on the Sport mode, he throws his lordly manners and easily embarks on adventures associated with overtaking, rebuilding and other frills. And what if you move out of the "parquet"?
And here RAV4 is an excellent off-parquet behavior among all-terrain vehicles. Here it is possible to forcibly distribute the torque between the axles in a 50:50 ratio. This mode operates at speeds up to 40 kilometers per hour, then everything depends on the will of the sensors that monitor the situation.
The Integrated Dynamic Control System (IDDS) guarantees optimal torque distribution between the wheels and ensures maximum traction. And the system exchange rate stability(VSC +) helps to confidently keep the desired trajectory.
At the very beginning, we said that the Honda CR-V was assembled in America, but this is the case when foreign assembly did not benefit. The car has large gaps with a finger, the iron is fitted in a completely non-jewelry way. But in the salon everyone will like it. There is nothing to blaspheme about the quality of the finish, the quality factor of the materials, too. The instrument panel is also with a "raisin". In its central part there is a virtual speedometer, as well as a tape tachometer, which can be turned off through the menu.
Mitsubishi Outlander - he always shows us that he is one step ahead, but inside the Outlander, despite the update, there is a taste of old-fashioned. However, he did not leave me at all model range Mitsubishi except Pajero Sport. Gloomy black trim with primitive glossy inserts, not the best eco-leather, seats with a minimum range of adjustments. And there is not enough personal space in the car for personal things. Too many flaws for a car for the money.
The Nissan X-Trail can also be called a bestseller, and there are a lot of them on the roads, and everything in the cabin is very solid and modern, but in our personal opinion, the Toyota RAV4 jumped here.
Therefore, the next places for the interior, we will immediately make a reservation - Honda CR-V for the gaps we reduce the score, if you do not agree, then write.
We considered the cost of the base, but the cost of the maximum configuration is no less important. Yes, wealthy people buy it, but they know how to count money better than you and me.
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Price for the maximum package |
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Toyota RAV4 |
Honda CR-V |
Nissan X-Trail |
Mitsubishi Outlander |
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2.0 CVT 146 HP Prestige Safety |
2.4 CVT 186 HP PRESTIGE |
2.5 CVT 171 HP LE Top |
2.4 CVT 167 HP Ultimate |
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2 209 000 rub. (all-wheel drive, 2.5 l, 6 automatic transmission) |
In fairness, the X-Trail has two maximum speeds: 1 982 000 rubles 2.0 l 144 l. c |
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2nd place |
4th place |
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3rd place |
As for off-road: for all our reviewers it should be easy, but enough for fishing.
To move off-road on the RAV4 2.5 liters must be extremely careful - the ground clearance is only 165 mm. But on 2.0 you can fool around. It is impossible to completely turn off the ESP, and this is bad, but the Rafik in a difficult situation rows to victory until it sits on its belly. But it swallows pits and potholes at once, I can say this for sure. Tested on myself in the Vladimir region on the way to Frolishchi, whoever was there will understand.
After a few minutes of off-road driving, the Mitsubishi Outlander electronics limits the engine speed to prevent overheating of the transmission. The shaking suspension forces you to drop the course even in front of modest-looking pits. If there is a larger caliber irregularity, a painful blow will follow, to which not only the seat, but also the steering wheel responds. Competitors don't allow that.
Thanks to the ground clearance increased to 200 mm, you can drive on the CR-V without looking back. Compared to the gambling machine of the previous generation, new CR-V more sedate, it does not respond so sharply to the steering wheel and sways imposingly on road waves. The smoothness of the ride has become noticeably better: in this part, the CR-V puts both the RAV4 and the Outlander on the blades. What the suspension does not like are bumps with sharp edges: driving through them responds with painful blows that run through the body with nervous shivers.
The X-Trail holds the road very well, accelerates, but you can’t call it a racing car either. The clearance allows you not to be afraid of pits and potholes, but here the car will pass everything well, but these pits will still break through the suspension and tell you about it with a heavy kick.
Each has its pros and cons, and you can poke around in them for a long time. Therefore, we add one point to each, and we will disperse in peace.
And the most important point, is liquidity on secondary market:
Toyota certainly has the first place: it loses very little in price. By the way, after 5 years of driving, his Toyota from Japan with a right-hand drive was sold for more than it was bought.
Honda came in second. They don't get any cheaper either. But one cannot do without personal observation: the state of the CR-V in the secondary market, in comparison with competitors, was the most deplorable. The leather on the seats breaks like a cracker, cracks all over, the doors make noises like rattles. Other cars, including the Koreans, did not have this.
Outlander took third place, but Nissan is depreciating faster than the others.
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Final results |
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Toyota RAV4 |
Honda CR-V |
Nissan X-Trail |
Mitsubishi Outlander |
Toyota RAV4 scored the highest score. The gap from Mitsubishi is 0.36 points. Honda CR-V and Nissan X-Trail shared an honorable third place. And who would you choose?
Text and photo: Polina Zimina
From January to April, RAV4 became the brand's best-selling model in Russia, ahead of the longtime leader Camry. Demand for the crossover increased by 48% in 4 months and reached almost 12,000 copies. And this despite the fact that the small-size SUV segment on Russian market remains the most sought after. The new RAV4 and its many competitors are preferred as a family car by the widest sections of the middle class, so businessmen, housewives, pensioners and students can be seen driving these cars. As a result, passions between competitors within the segment are unfolding serious. Just last year, there were all sorts of updates for players such as the Mazda CX-5, Volkswagen Tiguan, Kia Sportage, Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Hyundai Tucson (replaced ix35). Obviously, the “rafiq” also needed a thorough work on the mistakes, since the representative of the fourth generation, released in 2013, clearly sinned with a number of miscalculations, although not significant, but in such a class of unforgivable ones. First of all, the Japanese tried to transform appearance car. The new headlights have changed shape and become LED, more spectacular foglights have appeared, the body kit and both parts of the grille have been modernized. If the previously smoothed face of the crossover looked more friendly, now it has sharpened and frowned due to angular, broken lines that give the exterior a portion of aggression. In the same style, the design of the stern was revised with new lights. Thanks to modified bumpers, the length of the body has increased by 35 mm (20 mm - front, 15 mm - rear). ((gallery_452)) Interior materials have been thoroughly updated, a 12-volt outlet has appeared for passengers in the rear row, but the most significant innovation is the dashboard with a 4.2-inch color monitor between two dials. In addition to information on-board computer and vehicle settings, the display shows the mode of operation of the four-wheel drive. The layout seems to be classic, the design is pleasant to look at, but the panel seems overloaded due to the abundance of small icons and numbers. Next to the transmission selector, an oblong-shaped cup holder has appeared, which will fit a full-fledged mug with a handle, which is really convenient, given the popularity of thermal mugs. At first it seems that this is the only detail in the lower opening above the overhanging center console, but no - like its predecessor, the seat heating buttons, driving mode control, USB port, socket, etc. are hidden there. All these elements are not visible enough, so on It's not convenient to use them. In addition, the larger screen of the Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system, which measures 6.1 inches, suggests itself here. It will not be enough. Otherwise, there are no serious complaints regarding ergonomics, just as there are no complaints about the design style, the quality of finishing materials and the level of assembly. Massive front seats with significant lateral support are hospitable, the range of settings is enough for the eyes, and there is plenty of space. Rear Passengers also unlikely to complain about the lack of space. At the same time, a controversial decision looks like an increase in the volume of the trunk from 506 to 577 liters due to the rejection of a full-fledged spare wheel. The presence of a "dock" freed up additional space, but how will buyers somewhere in the Siberian provinces, accustomed to the peculiarities of national asphalt on wild sections of Russian highways, appreciate it? big question. But here, as before, one of the most advantageous indicators of the loading height of the luggage compartment in the class is 646 mm. ((gallery_451)) The Japanese tried to eliminate one of the obvious diseases of the predecessor - insufficient sound insulation. To do this, they had to increase the area of sound-absorbing materials by 55%. In order to fully appreciate the results of the work done, it is necessary to accelerate the crossover to “hundreds”, however, the test version of the model is unlikely to surprise with lightning-fast dynamics and a large traction reserve. Complete set "Prestige Safety" with a 2-liter gasoline "four" with a capacity of 146 hp. and a stepless variator will be at the right time for housewives and pensioners, since this option, with its calm and friendly character, is unlikely to fit into the business rhythm of the metropolis. The all-wheel drive crossover is active at high speeds, willingly responding to the manipulation of the gas pedal after the 3000 rpm mark. When the tachometer needle floats in the lower range, the "Japanese" is lazy and thoughtful, and in order to achieve an adequate response, the accelerator should be strictly dosed. If the pedal is completely drowned in the floor, the variator will tragically choke, the motor will be confused, and until both units come into agreement, some time will pass. Real consumption fuel during active driving in mixed mode does not exceed 10 l / 100 km, although passport data speaks of 7.5 liters. So, for fathers of families who are not alien to excitement, it is better to turn their attention to more powerful configurations, which, we note, are more expensive. In the restyled RAV4, silent blocks are increased and the rigidity of the rear subframe is increased, while the car has become noticeably more delicate, thanks to the reconfiguration of shock absorbers with new soft springs. Now on the most rutted road, the suspension does its best to be polite and suave, and in rough corners, the crossover shows stability and maintains a stable trajectory. The RAV4 handles well, the steering has an adequate reaction, the car demonstrates a smooth ride.((gallery_453)) Toyota offers 6 trim levels on our market with front and all-wheel drive in the price range from 1,281,000 to 2,138,000 rubles. Power line includes 2 gasoline engines - 2 liters with a capacity of 146 hp. and a volume of 2.5 liters with a capacity of 180 hp, as well as a 2.2-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 150 hp. In the basic configuration, the car is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, a variator and a 6-speed “automatic” are also available. All modifications are made at the Tahara plant in Japan, but information has already been received about the imminent production of the model on the St. Petersburg conveyor. Among direct competitors, the starting price is lower for Hyundai Tucson - 1,209,900 rubles, Kia Sportage - 1,189,900 rubles, Suzuki Grand Vitara- 1,129,000 rubles, SsangYong Actyon- 949,000 rubles. VW Tiguan will cost more - from 1,329,000 rubles, Renault Koleos- from 1,299,000 rubles, Mazda CX-5 - from 1,349,000 rubles, Ford Kuga- from 1,325,000 rubles, Subaru Forester- from 1,719,000 rubles, Mitsubishi Outlander - from 1,389,000 rubles.
A new version Japanese crossover 2017 turned out to be no less interesting than its previous variations, which was confirmed by the increased interest on the part of our readers in the published material, and this despite the significantly increased price tag of an already expensive off-road vehicle.
Perhaps Honda's business in Russia is not proceeding in the most perfect way, and from year to year, sales of new cars from this Japanese automaker are rapidly declining, tending to zero. According to the AEB Association of European Businesses, Honda sales in 2016 were just 1,747 units. A year earlier, the number of sold Honda cars amounted to more than 4500 pieces. You can find more detailed sales statistics in December and for the annual period of 2016 in the published material:
And at that moment it dawned on us. If a crossover that is not very affordable now attracts such attention, then we simply have to review its closest competitor, the Toyota Rav4, which feels much better in our domestic market for many objective reasons. It is cheaper (from 1.4 million to 2.2 million), compared to the same one, the price tag for which starts from 1.530.000 rubles, Toyota has a richer configuration, there are more of them, six versus four for Honda, they are more flexible and most importantly, Toyota continues to produce legendary reliability cars, which are very far from other automakers.
I'm sure many have heard ofRav4, which drove without changing the oil in the engine for 30 or even 40 thousand km without much harm to the power units. I’m generally silent about the suspension, on Japanese “rafiks” they drive along such broken domestic roads and at such speeds that one remains surprised how the wheels remain in place ... and at the same time the suspension is at least henna. In general, you can talk about Toyota reliability for a long time, but the most pleasant thing is that it practically does not change with the change of generations, remaining at the same high level.
All these pluses are reflected in the sales statistics, 2.158 sold new crossovers in December 2016 and more than 30 thousand units sold in a yearly period.
And so, today we are looking at 2017. Go!
Winter marches across Russia. Along with it come frosts (from time to time in the middle lane of our Motherland they happen), icy and sometimes snow-covered roads, an ideal time for crossovers. Multi-colored SUVs during this period of the year feel like fish in water, the hero of our today's story did not fall into exceptions.
Crossover named Rav4
Not surprisingly, the two crossovers, the Toyota Rav4 and Honda CR-V, remain bitter rivals. At the dawn of the appearance of the SUV class, it was these two Japanese auto companies that were the first to sense where the wind of change was blowing from and quickly adapted to the new trends in automotive fashion, which included not only a beautiful appearance, but also a fair amount of practicality. It was these two urban SUVs that became the founders of the popularization of the segment in the mid-1990s. Nevertheless, Rav4 came a little earlier, so we agree to call him the father of the class, which means that this model can be called the standard among all crossovers. What can she offer us?
And she has a lot to offer. Over time, the model from the once compact segment has grown significantly, acquired more advanced safety systems and electronic driver assistance features that only a couple of years ago could only be found on premium SUVs and sedans. Appearance is also changing in the direction of complexity, acquiring more and more complex structures and visual solutions. 20 years ago, the Rav4 had a semi-utilitarian look with a slight touch of sportiness. Now it becomes clear that the crossover is trying on more and more sophisticated tailcoats. The latest restyled version of the fourth generation especially emphasizes its individuality and sophistication thanks to a good set of stylistic elements, especially in the front of the car.
The only point remains unchanged - the behavior of the car, as in the year of its appearance, subsequent versions of the model remained measured and even boring in a sense. They say that stability is a sign of skill, in the case of Rav4, this is 100% confirmed!
Another confirmation of the thoughtfulness of the model is the large sales of the car around the world. Actually big market of new cars, in the USA, consistently occupies a place in the top three sales leaders. At the moment, sales are ahead of the Honda CR-V, but Toyota, being in second position, is not far behind. In neighboring Canada, 49 thousand of these crossovers were sold in 2016, which once again proves the popularity theory. Many automakers can only dream of this.
Rav4's popularity has become a matter of course these days. But there are actually more than enough rivals in the segment. There are really a lot of "compact" crossovers: Nissan Rogue, Ford Escape, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Cherokee, Chevrolet Equinox, add VW Tiguan here. A huge number of excellent seven-seater family SUVs, luxury crossovers, exquisite SUVs made in the style of four-door coupes, hybrid and even electric cars, subcompact SUVs for every taste and color.
Some of the listed crossovers are more attractive in appearance, others are interesting in terms of driving, others are cooler stuffed with various extras. options with richer trim levels.
But most of them cannot boast of the unfake popular popularity that the Toyota RAV4 has. Phenomenon? Maybe.
Pros and Cons of 2017 Rav4
Why do we buy them?
Meet by clothes. It is worth noting that the clothes of the Rav4 are on top. Nothing superfluous, everything is strict and measured. You look at this crossover and calm down, no Corvalol is needed. In principle, such a calm exterior is too much for someone, such people say that Toyota's design is simply boring. It revived only in the fourth generation, in its restyled version, when the optics acquired full-fledged LED lights both front and rear, and the updated rather sculpturally carved bumpers fit perfectly into the overall automotive ensemble.
You won't find anything revolutionary under the hood either. In our case, a 2.5 liter, four-cylinder is installed. Gas engine. In fact, this is the good old 2.4 liter engine, well known to the owners from the previous Rafas. Power compared to the third generation has increased to 180 hp. and 233 Nm of torque. The car became a little more responsive to pressing the accelerator pedal, dropping 1 second in acceleration to 100 km / h. Nevertheless, despite the increased agility, he is not able to overtake the CR-V, the lack of a turbine and direct injection make themselves felt. Innovation in Toyota Rav4 you will not see. Everything is simple, but reliable! In the old days, the Rav4 was the proud owner of a powerful V6. With such an engine, he could compete on equal terms in dynamics up to 100 km / h with the Lexus IS, almost in no way inferior to the lean sedan. Alas, that golden age is gone forever.
The second element that creates an atmosphere during movement is the transmission. In our case, this is a 6-speed automatic transmission. How to describe her work in a few words? She's boring, period! She performs her duties with a bang, but one should not expect anything special from her.
The above two elements, engine and transmission, create a contradictory symbiosis. The fourth generation Rav4 is distinguished by some special sense of dynamics. It seems to accelerate well, but in some maneuvers where you need to quickly accelerate, you have to push the right pedal to the floor. The engine begins to raise the tone of the sound, the tachometer needle quickly reaches its maximum values, the six-speed gearbox juggles gears like an acrobat in a circus, hoping to find a suitable gear for this particular driving mode, while not forgetting to save fuel as much as possible, as a result, it turns out that the car does not receive the acceleration you expect from it. Individual technical feature, nothing to do about. However, Toyota's transmission performance can hardly be called bad, the shifts are clear and smooth, which is good.
Compared to the CR-V, our hero significantly loses in dynamics, this is especially clearly visible when accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h.
What about manageability? Everything here is also standard for Rav4, it is quite lean. In principle, nothing special can be expected from the crossover taxiing, so it would be wrong to put this in the category of its minuses. Another feature that should be taken for granted.
Soft movement like a Lexus
Driving a Rav4 is a revelation to many, Toyota has learned how to build robust and road-feeling vehicles. Despite some archaism of the platform, it performs its work with five plus, silence reigns in the cabin, and the stability of the crossover on imperfect asphalt amazes even experienced riders. Noise isolation is excellent, perhaps the best in the segment.
The mid-price crossover is generally distinguished by a sense of build quality, fit of interior elements and the quality of the materials used, as if you are in a Lexus, and not in a Toyota. The suspension, despite some softness and valkost, does not give excessive rolls in sharp and high-speed turns and does not break through on road potholes.
Electronic assistants (for example, the Toyota Torque Control AWD system) will not let you get stuck in deep snow or muddy mud. Within reason, of course.
Inside, the Rav4 is well equipped and comfortable for daily use in the city. It is important to note that even in the initial configurations, the manufacturer took care of the customers and provided them with maximum convenience and a well-thought-out interface. In the top trim levels, the car owner will get a lot of luxury extras like leather, chrome inserts, and even incomprehensible marbled door trim and center console.*
*No, no, but Toyota sometimes has quirks. In Camry, you can see something similar, finishing under stones or under some other rocks. In the photographs, in our case, this know-how looks good.
The crossover has a high landing, if squat sedans are standing in front of you in a traffic jam, you can even look over their roofs, assessing the traffic situation.
The infotainment system is a classic example of Toyota's interface that the company preinstalls on all of its vehicles. A somewhat dated concept, but the interface is much easier to operate and manage than in many other cars. The closest and most colorful example is the Honda CR-V, with understanding the wilds of control in this SUV, everything is much more complicated than that of Toyota.
A couple more things that will seem inconvenient to some car owners and passengers. Some vehicle controls, such as the drive mode buttons or heated seats, are not very conveniently located at the bottom of the center console, which makes them somewhat difficult to operate. For some, this may come as an unpleasant surprise. And finally, finishing the conversation about the interior, let's say a few words about design. dashboard. He's controversial. Maybe we're picking on it, but that's how it seemed to us.
As for the operation of the "Sport" and "Eco" modes, it is useless to turn them on under normal operating conditions. The "Sport" mode of dynamics does not give this car, just the gear changes become sharper, creating the appearance of active work, and the "Eco-economical" mode will not work miracles in terms of reducing fuel consumption.
And the most interesting system. Available in maximum trim levels Rav4 - 360 degree view camera. Parking will be a breeze with it.
Reasonable and practical
In fact, the most important thing you should know about the Rav4 is that the long-lived Japanese crossover is the most practical and one of the most thoughtful family cars for carrying luggage. The rear seatbacks fold quickly and easily. When they are in the lower position, you will see a satisfactory picture - 2.078 liters for the transport of any goods or for other purposes. The indicator is slightly less than that of the CR-V, but not significantly.
19 years ago, Toyota caused a sensation. We are talking about the debut in 1994 Toyota RAV4, which became a pioneer among compact SUVs. Car enthusiasts all over the world appreciate this model - RAV4 has always been one of the best-selling SUVs. The Japanese decided to go with the flow. When designing fourth generation compact SUV, a recipe for success was applied, which was used by almost all rivals. What does it mean?
Spacious interior, balanced suspension and good transmission. Armed with these advantages, Toyota RAV4 2.2 D-4D again enters into a difficult confrontation with its new competitors. One of the rivals is the compatriot Forester, the only one in the test with permanent all-wheel drive on all wheels. Although it may not be noticeable at first glance, the spacious Subaru has many other advantages.
The new Ford Kuga is a German player in the Euro-Asian competition. The crossover looks more like its predecessor, but has grown significantly and become more spacious.
Heroes comparative test equipped with 140 hp diesel engines. in Kuga, 147 hp in the Forester and 150 hp. in RAV4. As befits a true SUV, they are all equipped with an all-wheel drive system. The Ford Kuga turned out to be the favorite in terms of price: the lowest cost of the basic version and additional equipment. Japanese competitors are more expensive, and with additional equipment they have similar prices.
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi - finally matured
Developing new Kuga, Ford engineers did not allow serious flaws. Thanks to this, the new compact SUV from Cologne has become an important player in its class.
Compared to its predecessor, it has a more spacious interior, provides a higher level of comfort and is more suitable for the role of a family car. With all this, he remained quite dynamic with almost sporty behavior. The Kuga, with its extremely direct steering, takes corners with wild joy without torturing passengers with too stiff suspension. Ford, after the increase in dimensions, can not be called cramped, but, nevertheless, Toyota and Subaru are still more spacious. Ford has less legroom than rivals, but the largest supply of headroom.
In Ford, there was a place for previously known weaknesses. All the same 140-horsepower turbodiesel works properly, but in the high-rev range it seems that it is overworked and does not work as quietly as we would like. In addition, the seat upholstery is unpleasant and thin, and the signs are not legible enough. The switches on the center console are too small, and the order in which they are placed gives the impression of a mess.
The design of the rear seat back is much more thoughtful, as they can be folded with one hand movement, and this forms a flat surface of the cargo compartment. It is a pity that the car is not fully thought out in terms of transportation: with a fairly high load capacity, the trunk holds only 481 liters.
Subaru Forester 2.0 D - an SUV of yesterday's freshness
Although the design of the new Forester has not become revolutionary compared to its predecessor, this does not mean that it is ugly.
In addition, just such a body has its advantages. The first of them is noticeable immediately after landing. The doors open almost at a right angle, which makes it easier to access the salon. Another advantage is the large interior space that passengers enjoy in both the front and rear seats. Moreover, there is more legroom on the second row than the rest of the test participants.
When moving the lever in the luggage compartment, the rear seat backrests fall forward on their own. This allows you to increase the volume of the luggage compartment from 505 to 1577 liters. This is a good volume, but the Toyota's trunk is larger.
Worthy of praise and visibility. The driver, looking back, really sees everything that happens behind the car, and not wide rear racks like other SUVs.
However, the Forester lacks modernity. The chairs are too small and do not hold the body well. The tailgate threshold is too high - 74 cm, and the tailgate opens too low - 1.81 m. luggage compartment and the strange instrument cluster are more reminiscent of cars of yesteryear rather than current trends prevalent in today's automotive fashion. The variety of switches and indicators gives the impression that several styles are used at the same time in the design.
Many of these shortcomings are compensated by the suspension, which provides a reasonable compromise between driving dynamics and an adequate level of comfort. It is a pity that this positive picture is spoiled by a long braking distances. It remains to enjoy the lively and decisive 2-liter boxer. The Japanese diesel is not only strong enough and economical (6.3 l / 100 km), but also has a low level of vibration.
Toyota RAV4 2.2 D-4 D - if not for these tires
The fourth generation of the pioneer of the compact SUV class has a lot to offer.
AT spacious saloon passengers will feel at ease in both rows of seats. It is worth noting that these are worthy places that provide good level comfort on long journeys and keep the body in corners.
Good finishing materials were used in the interior design. Most of the switches are in close proximity to the driver's hands, with the exception of a small part of them, covered by a protruding air conditioning control panel. Trunk volume is 547-1746 liters.
The driver will be pleased with the high-torque 150-horsepower diesel engine, which accelerates the RAV4 to 100 km / h in 10.1 seconds. It's faster than the Forester and significantly better than the Kuga. The elasticity of the motor also did not cause any complaints. With good dynamic characteristics the car does not require a lot of fuel. Average fuel consumption during the test was 6.6 l/100 km. Given these benefits, it's no surprise that the new RAV4 is gaining more and more interest.
To this it is worth adding a fairly comfortable suspension, which allows the body to sway only on very large irregularities. The latter causes discomfort in people with very sensitive stomachs, but these can be put up with, as well as poor visibility.
Unfortunately, the Toyota RAV4 is hard to stop, literally! An impressive 42 meters from 100 km / h for a modern SUV is a serious failure. After all, this is 6 meters more than the Ford Kuga. The excuse may be that a significant share of the responsibility for braking lies with Yokohama tires Geolandar.
➖ Rigid suspension
➖ Poor sound insulation
pros
➕ Spacious interior
➕ Manageability
➕ Liquidity
Reviews
The pros and cons of Toyota RAV 4 2018-2019 in a new body identified based on reviews real owners. More detailed features and disadvantages of Toyota RAV4 2.0 and 2.5 with mechanics, CVT and automatic, as well as 2.2 diesel with all-wheel drive can be found in the stories below.
The new car is quieter and smoother. Acceptance is slightly worse. My previous RAV 4 had a Valvematic engine, and it drove exclusively on the 95th with additives (euro, plus, ecto, etc.). On this, the usual Dual VVTi bursts from the 92nd and above. But I have enough power.
Adequate acceleration is achieved by an accelerated increase in speed. If earlier the maximum torque was at ~4,000 rpm, now it is at 6,000 rpm. Accordingly, if earlier the speed during acceleration was 2-3 thousand, now it is 3-4. Shumka is better, so the engine speed is felt only by looking at the tachometer. The rest of the engine is the same.
Running Toyota RAV4 in the new body has become softer. If the third ravchik in the pits quite noticeably bludgeoned, then the fourth does not transmit blows to the salon. The pits are now on their own, and the body itself. Of course, within reasonable limits. Everything else is the same.
I liked the look of the car. Outside, the restyling changes compared to the 4th generation are purely cosmetic and only in terms of plastic. But the way they remade the face and rear of the machine pleased me.
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As for the variator, I think this type of transmission is one of the best - you just need to use it wisely. When the car starts, acceleration is smooth, without jerks, as if the trolley bus is picking up speed. If you need to accelerate faster, then just press the gas pedal a little harder, and acceleration is also smooth!
Compared to the pre-styling version on the new RAV4, the suspension has become much better, the noise insulation has improved, the quality of the plastic has changed a little for the better, but still not good enough - the Corolla had a higher quality of plastic in the cabin.
Two liters is enough for normal movement in the city and on the highway, you need to understand that these are not all such premium SUVs and you should not expect miracles from him. It should be noted interior, it is not huge, but spacious enough. But with such a spacious interior, one minus looms - its rather long warm-up.
Sergey, drives a Toyota RAV 4 2.0 4WD CVT 2016.
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Nightmare fabric interior, all the dirt sticks and even the vacuum cleaner does not take it. Button for folding mirrors without illumination - you don’t notice this in the summer, but in the fall it began to strain.
MOT every 10,000 km and quite expensive. No heated steering wheel and windshield! If the key is not inserted, the music does not turn on (((And I also noticed such garbage, it is written that the gas tank is 60 liters, I always drive almost to empty gas tank, I come to the gas station practically in the air, I fill it up to the full, but I have never poured more than 45 liters, it’s strange like that.
Allah, review new Toyota RAV4 2.0 (146 hp) CVT 2015
Why should I, leaving the car, make great efforts to close the driver's door. It's the driver's! Gotta clap it like I got a penny Lada
At the service they say that you need to open the window a little so that a vacuum is not created in the door, and over time this will pass, but for now you have to clap! I found a way out, leaving the car, I do not close the window, and when setting the alarm, the driver's window automatically rises.
None of the buttons are illuminated (adjusting the headlight angle, adjusting the mirrors), there is no elementary light in the glove compartment. The head unit is just a slot, narrow and small. Absolutely unreadable when exposed to bright light rays. Not thought out. To make a hands-free call, sort of like not being distracted from the situation on the road, you need to press the buttons on this slot four times.
Trunk such I can only wish the enemy. There is no 12V outlet in the trunk. Bad soundproofing.
Those who write that this is a car for women, know that WOMEN DON'T LIKE THIS CAR. A women's car should be all illuminated, with many small amenities, with a thousand pockets for small things and a bunch of functions that are not very necessary, and here there is even nowhere to put sunglasses - it is not provided. EVERYTHING IS NOT CHEAP AND VERY ANGRY.
Irina Prokopieva, review of Toyota RAV 4 2.0 (146 hp) on the mechanics of 2015
Do not stack side mirrors from the key. Not all windows go down and up with one click, you have to hold the button. Small and non-illuminated door lock buttons and folding mirrors. In general, saving on matches. And so far, no complaints.
Igor Sapozhnikov, drives a Toyota RAV4 2.2 diesel (150 hp) automatic transmission 2016
Chassis showed its best side. I did not expect such cross-country ability from a crossover, maybe diesel unit to help. Steering on RAV 4 4 generations it works well both on the track and off-road. Not rolly, but at the same time not very sharp.
Alexander Afanasiev, review of Toyota RAV4 2.2V on the machine in 2016