Specifications toyota rav 4

Toyota Rav4 has always stood out from other crossovers in its class. And the first difference is clearly visible visually - this is the original design. The peculiarity of this car is that the manufacturer did not follow certain fashion trends and “customize” the body to modern requirements, but gave preference to originality and corporate identity. Technical characteristics of Toyota Rav 4 2015 are not inferior to appearance.

An updated version of the car for outdoor activities (literal translation of the model name) was presented in 2014. The novelty, like its predecessors, aroused a very strong interest and immediately after the start of sales, became a leader. Today, like 15 years ago, this crossover is chosen as a reliable travel companion in difficult conditions.

In this review, we will take a closer look at the Toyota Rav 4 2015 car, its technical characteristics, equipment and prices.

Toyota Rav 4 2015

The refinement of the body design of the Toyota Rav 4 gave the car more masculine features. If earlier this model was confidently called “auto-unisex”, then the novelty looks more noble and confident. Although the changes in appearance are minimal - the tailgate does not open to the side, but upwards, and was removed from it spare wheel. Now the spare tire takes up little space in the trunk, but the car has become shorter by its width.

These few centimeters are actually very important, because such a shortened version of the Toyota Rav 4, expected by many, should not be expected in the near future. On the contrary, the restyled version is slightly larger than its predecessor. Length - 4570 mm (+205 mm), width - 1845 mm (+30 mm), ground clearance– 197 mm (+13mm).

Some admirers of the brand are frankly upset by the company's refusal to release a "short" model, which would be very convenient to write on city streets. However, there are many urban crossovers, and Toyota Rav 4 is one. And she definitely deserves the right to remain unique and unsurpassed!

Inside the crossover

But the interior, in contrast to the design, has changed more. Moreover, the changes affected even those elements that were recognized as corporate identity. But, about everything in more detail and in order.

Inside Toyota Rav 4 2015

The front panel, which was remembered by many for its stepped design, has become even more stepped. As a result, it looks very modern, one might even say futuristic. Some experts even compare new salon Toyota Rav 4 with spaceship. The "cosmic" line of the style was preserved in other elements - rather sharp lines of a pretentious form. Which encircle the dashboard, found their continuation on the upholstery of the front doors. Given that the rest of the curves and transitions are smoother, they look more than bright. The system control buttons are located differently. On the whole. If a person is already used to the interior of the old version of the Toyota Rav4, he will have to reacquaint himself and get used to the old “new” car.

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And if other changes were perceived ambiguously by experts and motorists, then the new design of the driver's seat was to their liking. The landing has become a little different, the chair is more adjustable - comfort is guaranteed to be added. The multifunction steering wheel is brought into a comfortable position by means of an electronic drive. Comfort while driving adds a very comfortable armrest, located between the front seats. Passenger seats, including the rear row, are also adjustable. And what is especially nice, this option is present even in the basic configuration.

The interior trim materials remained unchanged, the colors changed - in new version everything is carbon fiber. The clock with a classic dial has returned to the instrument panel. Previously, they could be seen in Toyota cars of the 90s. Against the backdrop of an ultra-modern multimedia system, they look like an expensive rarity.

Trunk Toyota Rav 4 2015

The luggage compartment can be called a classic for Toyota Rav 4 - voluminous, roomy, comfortable. The total volume is 506 liters, given that the spare wheel is now located there, which is an excellent indicator. If you need to transport bulky cargo, you can fold the rear row of seats and triple the capacity of the luggage compartment.

Tvehicle specifications

The time has come to consider the technical characteristics updated Toyota Rav 4. Cars with three options enter the domestic market power units- two petrol and one diesel. Gearboxes, as well, to choose from - mechanics, automatic or CVT. It is worth noting that for the first time our motorists will be able to buy a front-wheel drive car with a CVT.

Let us consider in more detail the proposed engines, and their technical characteristics and capabilities.

Petrol power units

The “youngest” is a 2-liter gasoline engine. Performance - timing belt, 4 cylinders, 6200 rpm. 146 "horses" were hidden inside. The maximum acceleration is 180 km / h, it overtakes the first hundred in just 10.2 seconds. The choice is either a manual transmission or a modern variator. Fuel consumption is quite modest for such a "beast" - in mixed mode, about 10 liters. True, Toyota Rav 4 will have to be refueled exclusively by the 95th.

"Toyota Rav 4" - a compact urban crossover from Japanese company. The car began to be produced in 1994 and survived 4 generations and many restylings. The machine is a bestseller all over the world, in particular in Russia. In this article, we will look at the history of Rav 4 "(2015). Specifications, price, description of appearance, interior and driving experience - read all this in the review below.

Model History

The car had to go a long and difficult path before the advent of Toyota Rav 4 (2015). and design changed dramatically with each new generation of crossover.

The first generation appeared back in 1994 with the SXA10 index. The car was positioned as a youth car for outdoor activities, and the number 4 in the title meant permanent. Also, "Rav 4" had a version with front-wheel drive and automatic or mechanical box gear shifting. Since that time, the crossover began to be officially supplied to the Russian market.

Second generation

The second generation first saw the light in 2000 at a presentation at one of the largest automobile exhibitions. The crossover, according to company representatives, has been reclassified as a mini-crossover. The model has become even smaller and more compact. In the second generation with the CA20W index, the car was produced until 2005. Like the first generation, the crossover had a version with all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive, as well as automatic and manual transmissions.

third generation

Starting from the third generation, the crossover has completely settled in the "compact" segment, in which the Toyota Rav 4 (2015) is still located to this day. Specifications have not changed much. Basically, the changes affected the design and body - they stopped producing the three-door version. It is thanks to this that Toyota has been able to remove the "mini" label from one of its most sought-after vehicles, thereby opening doors to new market segments.

In 2010, the generation survived the restyling and appeared at the Geneva Motor Show in a new look. The body has become more streamlined, the optics are modern, and at the same time, the technical equipment. Otherwise, the proportions of the crossover and the platform remained the same, so it was decided not to call restyling the fourth generation of the crossover.

In 2011, the car entered the Russian market and became a real bestseller. You will not spend a single day in any city of the country without noticing several dozen Rav 4s on the roads. The car was offered in two versions: 2-liter and 2.4-liter engines with a capacity of 148 and 170 Horse power respectively. The choice of front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive has not gone anywhere.

The latest generation "Toyota Rav 4" (2015): specifications

In 2012, Toyota announced the release of the fourth and latest generation of the crossover to date. At the end of the same year, the company holds a presentation as part of a car show in Los Angeles. This vehicle and will be the focus of this review. From 2013 to the present, the crossover has been produced unchanged and is officially sold on Russian market.

Vehicle overview

Let's start Toyota review RAV 4 2015, the characteristics of which are completely different from those of the third generation. The main changes in the crossover affected almost all elements. We can say that the Japanese created the car from scratch. Firstly, it is worth mentioning the increased dimensions, due to which the car barely fits into the frame. compact crossover. Secondly, an updated line of engines and the most modern technologies. But first things first.

Appearance

The creators have tried very hard to make the car not like all previous generations.

From the first glance at the car, it becomes clear that the designers tried not only to make the car a stylish and modern urban crossover, but also to improve aerodynamic performance. "Rav 4" looks like a solid and streamlined projectile. The front part of the body is simply mesmerizing: the optics and the radiator grille have merged into one line, presenting a solid arc that emphasizes the swiftness and sharpness of the car's nose. The interesting shape of the bumper goes well with simple round fog lights. The "muzzle" of the crossover is visually strongly pulled up, which creates the illusion of elevation. The lateral front arches look expressive and muscular.

On the side, the crossover does not look like at all compact car. If you remove the rear and front of the "Rav 4" and leave only the profile, it can easily be confused with any executive jeep. The line running above the front arches continues along the entire body and organically ends with the taillights.

The rear of the car is even more expressive than the front. Immediately striking is the lack of a spare wheel on the tailgate of the Toyota Rav 4 (2015). The technical characteristics and structure of the car platform made it possible to place the spare wheel under the trunk floor. Thanks to this decision, the crossover looks more representative and much more expensive than its class. The rear optics are convex and expressive, due to which it emphasizes the aforementioned line along the perimeter of the body. Rear glass large, which provides the driver with a wide field of view. The rear wheel arches are the same as the front: muscular and wide. A small spoiler above the tailgate perfectly emphasizes the swiftness of the crossover image. It is worth mentioning that only in the fourth generation "Rav 4" received a modern back door, which opens up, and not to the side, like all previous generations. In terms of dimensions, the new "Rav 4" has become a little larger than the representatives of the previous generation. The car is 4.5 meters long, 1.8 meters wide and 1.6 meters high.

Interior

Let's move on to the interior of the car (2015). Overview, interior, interior decoration, like external design, it has all been completely redesigned. A guarantee for the future is visible throughout the cabin - the creators tried to make a car that could be sold for several years without restyling and changes. And they did it great.

The completely redesigned front panel looks stylish. In the center is a large touch screen with built-in navigation. To the side of the display are the controls. Top is small on-board computer, which gives all the necessary indications and technical characteristics. The 2015 Toyota Rav 4 boasts a completely new instrument cluster. With a pleasant blue backlight, the instrument readings are even clearer and look more pleasing to the driver's eyes. Review from windshield also become much more convenient.

The interior trim looks richer and much more expensive than it really is. The assemblers also did their best: all the parts are perfectly fitted to each other, nothing creaks, even when driving over bumps and off-road.

The front seats are comfortable, with good lateral support, so even on sharp turns and off-road, the driver and front passenger will feel comfortable. Behind is a huge sofa for three people.

The trunk of the car has also become more spacious. The volume in the normal state is 577 liters, with folded rear seats- up to 1200 liters. The capacity with the rear sofa folded increases more than 2 times, which cannot but please the owners of cottages, private houses and those who like to transport a lot of things or bulky goods.

New "Toyota Rav 4" (2015-2016): equipment and prices

To begin with, consider those offered on the Russian market. There are only 6 of them. The base price mark is 1 million rubles for the Classic package. It includes a standard set of options, such as airbags, stabilization systems, central locking, air conditioning and standard audio preparation. The Comfort package adds halogen headlights and steering wheel controls. The most expensive equipment - "Prestige Plus", the cost of which starts from 1 million 500 thousand rubles, is supplemented by all currently known systems that make driving more comfortable. For example, automatic light control and blind spot monitoring, and these are not all the technical characteristics of the Toyota Rav 4. Restyling, perhaps, will bring even more modern technologies to the configuration.

Engine modifications

Let's move on to the engines. The range of engines is represented by two petrol and one diesel units. 2-liter and 2.5-liter engines with 146 and 180 horsepower, respectively, or diesel engine with a volume of 2.2 liters and 150 "horses" under the hood. The average consumption of gasoline engines is 11 liters per 100 km, and diesel - only 6.5 liters per 100 km. Toyota RAV4 2015 is equipped with one of three transmissions to choose from: mechanics, automatic or CVT.

Gives the overall impression of a downed, powerful car, the new styling looks more attractive than the older model (not for everyone, it's more a matter of taste)

Expensive compared to competing crossovers; information and entertainment system does not keep up with the market, on city trips the suspension feels stiff for a family SUV, appearance for an amateur

The Toyota RAV4 is a perennial bestseller, firmly at the top of the most popular crossovers in the segment. The uniqueness of this car lies in the fact that its popularity is evenly distributed across all continents, in all corners of the Earth it is equally highly regarded. To be fair, let's say that this japanese car is not the most technologically advanced in the segment. In this part of the world it is bypassed by many mid-size SUVs other manufacturers, and not only Japanese ones. It is difficult even to compare a simple one, but reliable Toyota with these exquisite leading crossovers, like, or, which will soon go into series.

However, sales in Russian Toyota speak for themselves. According to the Japanese representative office, the company's share in the Russian market reached 7.4% for the first 9 months of 2015 (statistics include Toyota cars and Lexus). The biggest contributors to sales from January to September were several model brands: , and of course .

Despite the problems in the new car market, during the same 9 months of 2015, the RAV 4 crossover became the leader among compact SUVs with a market share of 13.1%. Good indicator.

Let's try to find out, then, why the RAV4 remains so popular among buyers.

As a test instance, consider the diesel version in the Elegance configuration. This is a rather expensive version. What makes it expensive is the equipment that is above average in the hierarchy, a 2.2-liter DOHC diesel engine with a reliable chain drive, a six-speed automatic transmission.

The cost in the Russian Federation, including VAT, is 1.837.000 rubles.

More expensive than the version of Toyota RAV 4 "Elegance", which appeared on the review, only the so-called Prestige and Prestige Safety configuration options.

Thus, RAV 4 cannot be called cheap. Especially when it comes to trim levels above "Standard" or "Comfort". If we compare the closest competitors in the segment on the Russian market, for example, it will be interesting to know that the maximum equipment Subaru costs 2,014,900 rubles, 84 thousand rubles cheaper than the top version of the family crossover from Toyota.

On paper and in reality, the RAV 4 has got everything you need in terms of equipment and even a little more than you expect for this price from Toyota. Plus, the car differs from its European counterparts in the presence of a small number of basic options for combining engines and gearboxes.

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In theory and in practice, the RAV4 has got everything you need for convenience, and nothing more so as not to increase an already charged price tag. you don't though, so unlike some of the Euro cars we're testing, you don't have to tick a lot of box options in addition to the car's basic price.

Exterior and interior of 2015 Toyota RAV 4

Like some of Toyota's late period vehicles (Camry and above all), the designers tried to give a certain sporty treatment to the RAV 4's exterior. Toyota models RAV 4 is not observed. Standard color schemes, regular 17" alloy wheels. This car will not stand out from the general background model range RAV 4, but ask yourself, do you need it? After all, purely visually, the difference between the usual configuration and top version will not be significant, one inch on the wheels, otherwise the exteriors of the cars are identical.

Moreover, these configurations practically do not differ in their technical specifications, of course, a more expensive configuration has additional functions, but it is hardly expedient to overpay 200 thousand rubles for additions. But we will return to this a little later.

The exterior, as we have said, is an amateur. It is both a plus and a minus of this car. It's all about which camp you belong to, whether you like the classic Toyotas of yesteryear or you like the modern approach of Japanese artists.

In fact, all the advantages of RAV 4 are hidden. This compact-looking crossover has the most space-efficient interior in its class. Salon for passengers and trunk for things (minimum volume of 577 liters) in terms of their capacity may well compete with more spacious cars of a higher class.

Family shoppers who often have to travel around the city will like the spaciousness and small dimensions modern SUV from Toyota.

Capacity RAV 4, up to five people. And most importantly, all five people can really sit inside with maximum comfort. The second row of seats is extremely comfortable and can compete for the title of "reference" in its class.

The RAV4 is well thought out in terms of use, but its design, functionality, and interface are far from modern standards. The archaic appearance and the overall impression of working with the system interface leaves no chance for Toyota in front of competitors.

The 6.1-inch color touch screen works as it should, and the Bluetooth compatibility system and MP3 player also work well. Echoes may occur during Bluetooth calls. Maybe it's in the communication devices, but the fact remains. Disconnecting and reconnecting will not solve this problem. The display of satellite navigation maps is accurate and works great, despite the outdated appearance of the design itself.

The interior has numerous plastic surfaces and finishes that provide a cheap but acceptable look. The problem of plastic, perhaps, is the only one - in appearance, it will be easily scratched and no less easy to get dirty, soiling its surface. Not the most best qualities for a crossover, to have this type of trim, but what can you do, if this is true, then you just have to be more careful using the car.

Diesel engine under the hood Toyota | Pros and cons

Turbo diesel 2.2 liter engine can only be installed with an all-wheel drive system, so those buyers who want FWD, aka front-wheel drive, will have to be content gasoline engine. The 2.2-liter four-cylinder unit is no less extreme, it's average, and the kind that is usually called "good" in school. on the Idling gives confidence in its reliability. At the same time, this four-cylinder diesel engine is not much different from its closest competitors in terms of the number of technological innovations applied.

The diesel generates 110 kW (150 hp) at 3,600 rpm and 340 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 2,800 rpm. All four wheels are driven by a six-speed automatic box gears. Fuel consumption does not exceed:

Combined cycle - 6.7 l / 100 km

Urban 8.1l/100km

Extra-urban cycle - 5.9 l / 100 km

In real life, this indicator corresponds on average to a consumption of 7.4-8.0 liters, depending on the driving style.

The operation of the motor cannot be called rough or collective farm, the entire mode of operation is accompanied by moderate diesel noise and vibrations that do not go beyond reasonable. After spending some time behind the wheel of a Toyota RAV 4, it becomes clear that this seemingly modest 4-cylinder engine with mediocre performance has high power characteristics and is adapted for use in a wide range of speeds, from 1.800-2.000 rpm, from which it starts to show its maximum torque, to cruising engine speeds.

The diesel picks up speed without much effort and is distinguished by particularly good traction in urban conditions. A sharp acceleration from 60 to 80 km / h will not take him by surprise.

Gear box

Six-speed automatic transmission does its job well. There are no jerks or excessive thoughtfulness in the usual flow. Even in a traffic jam in the city, the RAV4 rides smoothly through the first few gears at the checkpoint without difficulty. Therefore, large Toyota problems in urban traffic conditions will not deliver you.

The additional space of a thoughtful interior is combined with excellent visibility, and not only for the driver. High landing and a large glass area allow them to do this. It is easy to park at the cross-country, thanks to a clear image and wide viewing angles from video cameras.

Discomfort on 2015 Toyota RAV 4

While the engine itself cannot be accused of utility, the interior of the RAV4, especially at speeds, suffers from excessive noise, the quality and quantity of noise isolation is clearly not enough. When driving, you will find a whole orchestra of noises, you don’t even need to listen, the sounds of traffic from the roadway, wind noise and the uterine sound of the engine mixed with this create a feeling of not very high quality car interior. It's not such a big problem at slower city speeds, but it's certainly a deciding factor on the highway.

Ski racks or simply a roof rack mounted on the tested vehicle became a real nightmare. He managed to publish an annoying lingering whistle even at 60 km / h in the city. A barely perceptible whistling became louder and louder with increasing speed. If you're an avid skier and need this roof rack, take it off when you don't need it, your ears will thank you.

Is it comfortable to drive a new diesel Toyota RAV 4?

Riding comfort, or lack of it, is the most important and pressing issue for many. We have already shared an observation about the howling of the wind and the noise of the car. Let's go further. Machine stiffness. It is excessive even for the most persistent guys with an "iron" back. Bumps, pits and even rough joints will respond with unpleasant blows to the back and other parts of the body. The tires were checked three times for the presence of excessive pressure, but the swap was not detected. The conclusion follows by itself, the suspension settings of this family crossover are very tough. With 18-inch wheels and lower profile tires, the situation will be even worse.

An interesting fact is that despite the presence of a rigid suspension, the handling of the car is far from sporty. Body roll is noticeable in tight and high-speed turns. This cannot be written down in the cons of a car, because we have a crossover in front of us. He's supposed to manage it that way.

As for off-road driving, nothing intelligible can be said here. Defiling on a rolled primer will not reveal the potential of the cross-country, and it is simply a pity to drive it into large obstacles.

Thus, the Toyota RAV4 remains a popular choice in Russia, but it is by far the toughest test in the expanding segment. The CX-5 is the epitome of performance and moderate luxury, the Tucson is arguably the most versatile city SUV, the Forester is a rally legend with a sporty edge. The Sportage is new to the market and a serious competitor to the RAV 4 in the near future.

And Toyota RAV 4 remains a workhorse, reliable, hardy and unpretentious. Even the rise in price could not scare away customers from her. A good choice for pragmatic people.

There are 6 types available on the Russian market Toyota engines RAV4 generation 2014, presented in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. The car in the new shell is longer and wider, and promises low fuel consumption. New Toyota RAV 4, according to the manufacturer, is capable of accelerating to 185 km / h with acceleration to 100 km / h in 10 seconds.