New generation Toyota RAV4 crossover presented
The new Rafik is one of the most important and high-profile premieres of the auto show, which opens today in New York.
In the US market, sales of the RAV4 are second only to the trio of full-size pickups (408 thousand vehicles were sold last year), and in Russia it is the most expensive car in the top ten bestsellers.
It is all the more interesting to trace the evolution of the crossover, because in the fifth generation it completely changed its image.
The contours of the body have become stricter and more solid, the aggressive expression of the face with a wide grille contrasts with the previous design.
But when viewed from the side and from behind, the new RAV4 gives rise to strong associations with Jeep cars, especially with the current Cherokee: the same angular wheel arches, “sagging” window sill line, rear roof pillars inclined forward, lights... But now Toyota will have a more “off-road” spirit.
The new crossover has moved to the modular TNGA K platform, although the chassis configuration has not changed fundamentally: McPherson struts at the front and multi-link suspension at the rear. Ground clearance has increased by 13 mm, the track has become wider, and the body overhangs have become smaller. Body torsional rigidity increased by 57%.
Compared to the outgoing generation, the wheelbase is stretched by 30 mm (up to 2690 mm), but the dimensions have changed slightly: the crossover has become 5 mm longer (4595 mm), 10 mm wider (1854 mm) and 5 mm lower (1699 mm ). The maximum wheel size is now 19 inches (versus 18 for the previous generation).
The interior design has also become stricter and more solid: there is no more flirting with the asymmetry of the front panel and the full-width “shelf”, although the open niche above the glove box has been preserved.
The instrument cluster now has a large display on which the speedometer is depicted, and the central place in the cabin is occupied by the protruding display of the Entune 3 media system.
0, which has a diagonal of seven or eight inches depending on the equipment level.
The RAV4 for the American market will have a wealth of standard equipment: a rear view camera, an electric handbrake and the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 complex, which includes adaptive cruise control, automatic braking systems, lane marking monitoring and road sign recognition.
Options include an electric driver's seat, ventilated front seats, a heated rear row, a panoramic roof, an electric trunk activated by a wave of the foot under the bumper, a JBL audio system with eleven speakers, as well as an interior mirror that can be switched to a display mode with an image from a camera in the stern (like Cadillac cars).
There will also be two special versions in the range. The XSE has a sporty decorative feel, supported by two-tone exterior paint and revised suspension tuning. And the “off-road” version of the Adventure is distinguished by a different bumper design, larger linings on the wheel arches and massive roof rails.
Two power units have been prepared for the American market, and they are almost the same as the local Camry. The standard naturally aspirated 2.5 engine of the new long-stroke Dynamic Force family is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. In the Camry, this engine produces 206 hp.
, but Rafik’s indicator has not yet been announced. The alternative is a hybrid installation, which includes the same 2.5 engine, an electromechanical variator and a separate electric motor for driving the rear wheels, which has become 30% more powerful than before.
In other markets there will probably be a two-liter engine.
There is a surprise regarding the transmission. The basic RAV4, as before, has front-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive with a rear axle clutch is offered for an additional fee.
But the expensive versions will sport the Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD transmission, which Toyota is introducing for the first time.
The rear wheels have individual multi-plate clutches, thanks to which traction vector control is implemented, and in addition, simple cam clutches are installed on both ends of the driveshaft, which completely disable it, for example, when driving on the highway.
The new crossover also has an electronic Multi-Terrain Select system, which changes the settings of the traction control electronics depending on the selected type of surface under the wheels. In short, the RAV4 should drive more confidently than its predecessor off the asphalt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVSlf6zqnh4
But buyers will not be able to check this soon. Even in the United States, the start of sales is scheduled for December this year, and hybrid versions will appear at dealers in 2019. Around the same time, the RAV4 will appear in Europe.
As Autoreview was told at the Russian office of Toyota, our customers will have to wait even longer due to the preparation of production at the plant in St. Petersburg.
There is no exact release date yet, but it will happen before the end of 2019.
Source: https://autoreview.ru/news/predstavlen-krossover-toyota-rav4-novogo-pokoleniya
Photos, prices and configurations of Toyota CHR
The Toyota C-HR compact SUV and its photo were presented back in March 2016 at the Geneva Motor Show; in the summer, sales began in Europe and Japan, where queues literally lined up for the bright crossover. However, until the fall of 2017, the fate of the crossover in Russia was unclear: and at the beginning of 2018 it became known that the car would appear in the Russian Federation that year.
Sales start - June 1, 2018 , price - from 1 million 299 thousand rubles.
Crossovers will be supplied to Russia from Turkey .
Prices and options
Equipment 1.2T (115 hp), front-wheel drive, manual transmission 62.0 (148 hp), front-wheel drive, CVT1.2T (115 hp), all-wheel drive, CVT| Ride | RUB 1,299,000 | — | — |
| Hot | — | RUB 1,670,000 | — |
| Cool | — | — | RUB 2,083,000 |
Detailed price list
The base price for the new Toyota CHR in Russia is set at 1 million 299 thousand rubles . For this money, the buyer receives a front-drive crossover with a manual transmission and a 1.2 liter turbo engine (115 hp) in the Ride .
However, it will not pamper you with a wealth of decoration: it only includes two airbags, air conditioning, a light sensor, a simple audio system with 4 speakers and 17-inch stampings. The surcharge for metallic color is 17 thousand, for mother-of-pearl it’s 25.5 thousand rubles.
Hot package is expected to be the most popular due to the presence of a CVT, a 2-liter engine (148 hp.
– see engine characteristics below) and richer equipment: 6 airbags, climate control, rear view camera, heated steering wheel, windshield and seats, alloy wheels and a multimedia system with an 8-inch screen.
Price: 1 million 670 thousand rubles , and you no longer have to pay extra for metallic paint.
The price for the top version Cool is scary: 2 million 83 thousand rubles . However, this Toyota CHR 2018 will also have all-wheel drive, but with a smaller 1.2-liter turbo engine.
This package includes a two-tone body color (as in the photo), keyless entry, a blind spot monitoring system, LED headlights, and rear parking sensors. It is surprising that, for example, the more powerful RAV4 with additional.
options will cost even less, but Toyota is relying on bright design and a young audience.
The photo shows a Toyota CHR in the maximum configuration
Interior
As for the interior of the new product, at one time they even staged a separate presentation for it, which is understandable: among the brand’s models, the interior of the model turned out to be truly revolutionary.
Professionals from the Calty studio (California) worked on the overall appearance, and European designers from ED2 were involved in the interior design.
It was thanks to their efforts that the interior of the crossover received soft lines, a small number of buttons, and the center console in the car is practically absent - it only has an 8” multimedia system screen, to the right of which there is a classic electronic clock.
This decision is more of a tribute to fashion, but the designers assure that the screen rising on the front panel does not at all interfere with the view from the driver’s seat.
Among the “highlights” of the compact SUV’s interior is a contrasting strip of black, brown or blue, stretching from one door to door along the front panel, as if encircling the driver and his passenger. The interior captivates both with its design solutions and the quality of the materials used in the decoration: soft plastics are used, and in more expensive versions there is a leather insert on the front panel.
Specifications
The design of the Toyota CHR uses a modular TNGA platform with a multi-link suspension on the rear axle, first tested on the first generation Prius.
In terms of its length (4360 mm), the SUV occupies a niche between the Qashqai and Juke models from Nissan, so relatively modest engines will be installed under the hood. The base model on the European market is a hybrid power unit borrowed from the Prius: 98-horsepower 1.
An 8-liter naturally aspirated engine is combined with a pair of motor-generators, allowing a total of 122 horsepower to be developed. However, in Russia, for obvious reasons, there will not be a hybrid version.
Dimensions
Length: 4360 mm
Width: 1795 mm
Height: 1565 mm
Wheelbase: 2640
Ground clearance: 160 mm
Front track width:
Rear track width: 1550 mm
Wheel size : 215/65/R16, 215/60/R17, 225/ 50/R17
Trunk volume min/max: 377 l
Fuel tank volume: 50 l
Curb weight: 1320 kg
Gross weight: 1845 kg
Motors and all-wheel drive
For the Russian market, the car will be equipped with two gasoline engines:
– 1.2-liter turbocharged with direct injection, producing 115 hp. with a torque reaching 185 N m. This engine can be operated on gasoline with an octane rating of at least 95.
Works in tandem with both a 6-speed manual transmission and a CVT . The 1.2-liter crossover can be either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive . The cost of such a crossover is from 1.3 million.
rubles
– 2-liter 148-horsepower naturally aspirated engine (189 N m) with distributed fuel injection. For this unit, the use of gasoline with an octane number of at least 91 is allowed. Available in pairs only with a CVT and front-wheel drive . This is the average configuration of the Toyota C-HR, price 1.67 million rubles.
Start of sales in Russia
The crossover was officially released in Russia on June 1, 2018
Photo
Official photos of the European Toyota CHR 2018. In Russia, the crossover is presented unchanged.
Photo of the interior in maximum configuration. The price for the rich version is more than 2 million rubles.
Video
Video review in Russian from Mikhail Podorozhansky (Autoreview):
Competitors
The main competitors of the Toyota CHR include the Mazda CX-5, Nissan Juke, and, at a stretch, its older brother Rav4.
Mazda CX-5
The Mazda CX-5 crossover is available in all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive and can be equipped with a 2.5-liter or two-liter engine.
Mazda CX-5 (all-wheel drive / front wheel drive, 2 l.)
The cost of the front-wheel drive Mazda CX-5, equipped with a manual transmission in combination with a 150-horsepower two-liter power unit, is just under 1.450 million rubles.
“Drive” is the initial configuration and includes LED headlights, heated front seats, an audio system, air conditioning and six airbags. For 1.640 million
rubles, the model is offered in the “Active” configuration, with an automatic transmission (six-speed), cruise and climate control, and alloy wheels.
The all-wheel drive version is equipped exclusively with an automatic transmission and is available in the “Active” (1.740 million rubles) and “Supreme” (1.910 million rubles) configurations. The latter includes parking sensors, keyless entry, a rear view camera, rain/snow sensors, leather trim, electrically adjustable front seats and heated rear seats.
Mazda CX-5 (all-wheel drive, 2.5 l.).
In the all-wheel drive version, the car is equipped with a 194-horsepower engine (2.5 liters), paired with an automatic transmission. The “Active” package will cost 1.850 million rubles, and the “Supreme” package will cost 2.020 million rubles.
Toyota RAV4
The 2018 Toyota CHR is the RAV4's little brother, but that doesn't mean they can't compete. In particular, the buyer will have a choice: either take a compact CXR with rich equipment, or be content with modest decoration, but in a larger crossover. Those. for the price of a base RAV4 you can buy a well-equipped CHR.
The new generation of the RAV4 crossover from Toyota is offered to consumers in all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive versions with a two-liter engine, as well as exclusively with all-wheel drive when equipped with a 2.5- or 2.2-liter engine. The latter is a turbocharged diesel.
Toyota RAV4 (front wheel drive, 2 l.)
The cost of the basic version of the RAV4 with a 146-horsepower two-liter power unit in combination with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission (“Standard” package) starts at 1.450 million rubles and reaches 1.550 million rubles in the “Standard +” package, where the manual transmission is replaced by a CVT.
Toyota RAV4 (all-wheel drive, 2 l.)
The initial version “Standard +” with a CVT transmission will cost 1.640 million rubles. The next configuration is “Comfort +” (1.760 million rubles), which uses LED head optics, keyless entry, a multimedia system and a number of other options. The “Prestige” version (from 1.905 million rubles) comes with parking sensors and electrically adjustable driver’s seat.
Toyota RAV4 (all-wheel drive, 2.5 l.)
Prices for a RAV4 with a 180-horsepower 2.5-liter engine in combination with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission start at 1.910 million rubles (Comfort + package) and reach 2.060 million rubles for a model in the Prestige package.
Toyota RAV4 (all-wheel drive, diesel, 2.2 l.)
The 2.2-liter turbodiesel has an output of 150 horsepower and is paired with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission (6 speed ranges). The “Comfort +” version of the car will cost from 1.990 million rubles or 2.160 million rubles for the “Prestige” version.
Nissan Juke
The Juke compact crossover from Nissan on the Russian market is offered in a single version, implying a combination of front-wheel drive, CVT transmission and a 117-horsepower 1.6-liter gasoline engine, and perhaps the Juke will be the main competitor to the Toyota CHR for the hearts of buyers. However, the price speaks in favor of the first: the Juke is still a little cheaper with similar equipment.
The cost of the initial version of the Nissan Juke (SE package) is about 1.110 million rubles. The design is distinguished by the presence of passive safety systems (6 airbags), climate control, stabilization, and cruise control. In addition, an audio system is installed, the windshield is heated, and alloy wheels are used.
In the SE+ package (1.150 million rubles), in addition to all of the above, a rear view camera and a navigation system appear. The LE version (1.250 million rubles) has xenon optics, rain and light sensors, a set of active safety systems and a leather interior.
The model began rolling off the assembly line in 2010, and four years later it was updated. Nissan Juke presented in Russia is assembled in the UK.
Earlier, in 2016, sales of the Juke on the domestic market were suspended, but already in 2017 the manufacturer decided to return the Juke to the market, leaving for it one engine option, while excluding all-wheel drive and a manual transmission.
Source: http://www.toyota-chr2.ru/
Toyota RAV4 2019
The latest news suggests that the new 2019 Toyota Rav 4 model, , will have specifications and prices (photos) known immediately after it is released in Russia. Some delay will be caused by the need to re-adjust the conveyor at the joint venture in St. Petersburg.
The Russian market is one of the priorities for the Japanese, so the start of sales of the new Japanese crossover in Russia is expected in the middle of this year.
The price of the new generation Toyota RAV4 2019 with a new body in the basic Standard configuration at official dealers in Moscow will be 1,590,000 rubles*, and the technical characteristics of the new product will be offered: a 2-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 149 horsepower, front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual transmission.
In total, the arsenal of the new crossover includes: 3 power units, 3 types of gearboxes, 2 types of drives and 6 basic configurations. According to the latest news, the official release date of the 2019 Toyota Rav 4 took place at the New York Auto Show on March 28 of this year.
The basic version of the new Toyota RAV 4 model in the Standart configuration, priced at 1,590,000 rubles*, can please you with: air conditioning, a proprietary audio system with MP3, heated front seats and electric rear-view mirrors, height adjustment of the steering column and driver's seats, front and rear electric windows , folding 60/40 rear sofa. Compliance with active and passive safety is entrusted to: 7 airbags, ESP stabilization system, fog lights, tire pressure sensor, hands free telephone and hill start assistant. As mentioned above, the cost of the Toyota RAV4 2019 new model in the initial Standard configuration will be 1,590,000 rubles*, but for an additional fee you can order: aluminum wheel rims, a standard navigation system and parking sensors. Painting the body with metallic enamel will cost 17 thousand rubles, regardless of the equipment level.
To have more options in the technical characteristics of the 2019 Toyota Rav 4, you need to look at older versions of the model.
The Comfort package additionally has at its disposal: 2-zone climate control, heated steering wheel, push-button engine start, electric tailgate, rain and light sensors, rear view camera, cruise control, LED headlights and aluminum wheel rims.
The price list of the Japanese new product starts at 1,790,000 rubles* for the front-wheel drive version with a 149-horsepower engine and CVT; the additional payment for all-wheel drive will be 130 thousand rubles*. Modifications with an engine (180 hp) and a diesel engine (149 hp) have a 4x4 transmission with an automatic transmission and cost RUB 2,040,000 and RUB 2,090,000* respectively.
The Style package additionally includes: electric driver's seat, navigation system, parking sensors and hill descent assistant. Diesel is not offered, and the price of the Toyota RAV4 2019 in the Style configuration in the new body will be RUB 1,930,000* for the all-wheel drive version with the base engine and CVT. For a unit with a capacity of 180 horsepower you will have to pay an additional 150 thousand rubles*.
The next version of the Toyota Rav 4 in Prestige configuration costing 2,060,000 rubles* is characterized by the appearance of a leather interior and electrically adjustable front seats with memory and a heated rear sofa.
As in previous versions, the base engine of this crossover is a 2-liter engine coupled with a continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive. Additional payments for a 2.5-liter gasoline engine and a diesel engine will be 150 and 200 thousand rubles*, respectively.
The flagship Exclusive package is capable of offering: adaptive cruise control, a blind spot monitoring system, a proprietary navigation system with a hard drive, monitoring for road signs, unintentional crossing of road markings and driver fatigue.
The price of the Toyota RAV4 2019 new model in the Exclusive package for 2,160,000 rubles includes: the base engine, all-wheel drive and CVT. A heavy fuel unit is not offered, and the surcharge for a 180-horsepower gasoline engine working with a 4x4 transmission and a 6-speed automatic will be 150 thousand rubles*.
New body
The main change in the new 2019 Toyota Rav 4 model in a new body (photo) is the transition to the TNGA modular platform.
Such a step allows not only to reduce costs in the development of the fifth-generation crossover, but also to focus on tuning the overall chassis, which has already received a lot of flattering reviews in the form of the C-HR model for its driving attitude.
If we talk about the exterior design, it will become even more solid and respectable, and the interior will feature better materials and a host of electronic assistants responsible for safe driving.
For the new generation Toyota RAV4 2019, the new body will increase in size, and its dimensions will be 4650 (+45) x 1865 (+20) x 1705 (-10) mm*. Thanks to this, there will be more space in the cabin for passengers and luggage, and the trunk volume will be 600/1650 liters with the rear seats folded down. There is also no need to worry about geometric cross-country ability, because the ground clearance will remain the same 200 mm.
Specifications
The new model, after its release in Russia, will retain the same layout, and for the Toyota Rav 4 2019, the technical specifications will provide for 3 versions of power units.
The data for the basic version with a 149-horsepower engine, front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual transmission shows 10.1 seconds of acceleration to hundreds and 7.6 liters of average fuel consumption per 100 km. Installing a variator changes the numbers to 11.0 (11.2) seconds and 7.3 (7.4) liters, with data in parentheses for versions with all-wheel drive.
The maximum speed of all modifications without exception is limited to 180 km/h. A distinctive feature of the more powerful options is the 4x4 transmission, working in conjunction with an automatic transmission.
The technical specifications of the Toyota RAV 4 2019 with a new body indicate 9.3 (9.9) seconds to reach the first hundred and 8.5 (6.6) liters of average consumption per 100 km for a 180-horsepower gasoline unit and a 149-horsepower diesel engine respectively.
release date
After the world premiere on March 28 at the New York Auto Show, the Toyota Rav 4 2019 release date in Russia will depend on the timing of organizing local production at a joint venture in St. Petersburg.
At first, shortly before the start of sales, a development batch of the new model of the Japanese crossover will be assembled for certification activities, including adaptation of the ERA-GLONASS emergency response system.
As it became known from the latest news, the more expensive and specific hybrid modification of the new generation Toyota RAV4 2019 , when the regular version of the model is released in Russia, will not be presented on our market. Distinctive features of the Russian versions are a larger-capacity windshield washer reservoir and a higher-performance battery.
The initial modification will still retain in its arsenal the time-tested 2-liter gasoline engine without turbocharging with a capacity of 149 horsepower. Official specifications and prices will become known immediately after the release date of the 2019 Toyota Rav 4 with a new body in Russia .
Toyota RAV4 2019 specifications and prices
| Standard | Comfort | Style | Prestige | Exclusive | |
| Minimum price, rubles | 1 590 000 | 1 790 000 | 1 930 000 | 2 060 000 | 2 160 000 |
| Adaptive cruise control | No | No | No | No | + |
| Tire pressure sensor | + | + | + | + | + |
| Rain sensor | No | + | + | + | + |
| Light sensor | No | + | + | + | + |
| Central locking remote control | + | + | + | + | + |
| Rear electric windows | + | + | + | + | + |
| Starting the engine with a button | No | + | + | + | + |
| Rear View Camera | No | + | + | + | + |
| Climate control | No | + | + | + | + |
| Leather interior | No | No | No | + | + |
| Number of airbags | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Air conditioner | + | No | No | No | No |
| Cruise control | No | + | + | + | + |
| Alloy wheels | 70,000 rub. | + | + | + | + |
| Heated mirrors | + | + | + | + | + |
| Front electric windows | + | + | + | + | + |
| Heated steering wheel | No | + | + | + | + |
| Heated seats | + | + | + | + | + |
| Fog lights | + | + | + | + | + |
| Adjusting the steering column | + | + | + | + | + |
| Adjusting the driver's seat height | + | + | + | + | + |
| LED headlights | No | + | + | + | + |
| Blind spot monitoring system | No | No | No | No | + |
| Descent Assist System | No | No | + | + | + |
| Hill start assist system | + | + | + | + | + |
| Stabilization system (ESP) | + | + | + | + | + |
| Folding rear seat (60/40) | + | + | + | + | + |
| Telephone hands free/bluetooth | + | + | + | + | + |
| Metallic color | 17,000 rub. | 17,000 rub. | 17,000 rub. | 17,000 rub. | 17,000 rub. |
| Standard audio system with MP3 | + | + | + | + | + |
| Standard navigation system | 80,000 rub. | 80,000 rub. | + | + | + |
| Regular parking sensors | 10,000 rub. | 10,000 rub. | + | + | + |
| Electric trunk drive | No | + | + | + | + |
| Electric front seats with memory | No | No | No | + | + |
| Electric driver's seat | No | No | + | + | + |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | + | + | + | + | + |
* – approximate data
Source: http://topruscar.ru/komplektacii-ceny/2019/toyota-rav4-2019
Where Toyota Rav 4 is assembled for Russia
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Toyota does not require proof of its quality or style. Especially when we are talking about the powerful crossover RAV 4. The car appeared on the world market two decades ago, has gone through four restylings and confidently holds its position to this day. The Japanese model is incredibly popular in Russia, so the logical question is: where is Toyota RAV 4 assembled ?
The Japanese manufacturer has 52 factories around the world: in Mexico, Brazil, Great Britain, France, Poland, the Czech Republic, as well as Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Kenya, and Vietnam. Most foreign enterprises are in China.
But not all countries where Toyota cars are assembled produce the RAV 4 (“Recreational Activity Vehicle, 4-wheel drive,” which translated means “vehicle for active recreation, all-wheel drive”). There are only three such factories: in Japan (in the cities of Takhara and Obu) and in Canada (Ontario). The latter are intended for the North American market, and cars from the Land of the Rising Sun are intended for European buyers.
Where is Toyota RAV 4 assembled for Russia?
Toyota RAV 4 for the Russian market is produced in Japan. Therefore, the compact SUV is rightfully considered a “purebred” Japanese. And this is already a guarantee of its impeccable assembly and excellent driving characteristics. Proof of this is the five-star Euro NCAP rating received in.
Two factories in the Japanese cities of Takaoka and Tahara produce the popular crossover. The Takaoka assembly line produces ten models of the auto brand, including the RAV 4. This is the largest enterprise of the concern, which has existed since 1918 and employs 280 thousand employees. The annual turnover of cars is 6 million.
Another production workshop is located in the city of Takhara, where crossovers are made for both the foreign and domestic markets of the country. It is interesting that both left-hand drive (export) and right-hand drive (for Japan) RAV 4 are assembled on the same line.
Will the Toyota RAV 4 assembly become Russian?
Yes. Demand creates supply, and the crossover is very popular. Therefore, very soon, this year, the first Toyota RAV 4 cars will appear on the Russian market, which have rolled off the “local” assembly line. The Japanese concern plans to launch production of the fourth generation of the crossover at the end of the year at the plant in Shushary (near St. Petersburg), where the Toyota Camry sedan is assembled for Russia.
To implement such a large-scale idea, the Japanese automaker is investing about 6 million rubles in the enterprise. The products will be sold within the country. And export is possible only to Belarus.
Maybe the Russian “Japanese” RAV 4 will surprise you with its price or trim levels and displace the current model of the year?
Experts Behind the Wheel
Toyota RAV4: a set of contradictions
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The new generation of “Ravik” left mixed impressions. And here are some of them.
As expected, the crossover has become more interesting in appearance than its predecessor. The signature design that gave the new Auris dynamism has also changed for the better the RAV4. The spare wheel, which was previously located on the fifth door, moved to the trunk. This not only made the silhouette more dynamic, but also made it possible to equip the door with an electric drive.
There are much fewer revelations in the salon. The interior is purely Japanese, in many ways similar to the same Auris. The same hard plastic front panel, the same electronic clock “Hello nineties!” Automatic window lift for driver only.
And the navigation periodically produces well-known phrases like “enter such-and-such a street,” and “in 300 meters, at the roundabout, take the first exit.” Well, the signature one is “go along the current road.” Again, saving on little things, which spoils the impression of the car. And not cheap at all.
At the same time, the ergonomics of the driver's seat are at a fairly good level. The steering wheel grip is comfortable, the seats are well profiled, and the adjustment ranges are quite large.
The “RAVA” suspensions are short-travel and a little harsh on the primer. It can be seen that the element of the car is asphalt roads. This is understandable. Why configure the chassis for off-road use, since the overwhelming majority of buyers will use the crossover in urban conditions?
But a sports mode appeared. The activation button is located on the center console below. After pressing, the force on the steering wheel increases slightly, the gas pedal becomes more sensitive. And when turning, the electronics supply at least 10 percent of traction to the rear axle. But depending on the situation, from 10 to 50 percent can be transmitted through the electromagnetic coupling.
If you press the Lock key to lock the clutch, then the thrust is distributed between the axles in a 50/50 ratio. So up to 40 km/h. The transmission then switches to Normal mode, which is effectively front-wheel drive. The electronics will engage the rear axle only when there is slipping.
The most powerful engine in the line is a 2.5-liter petrol unit, paired with an automatic transmission. Its 180 horsepower is quite enough to move around the city. And everything would be fine, but the lion’s share of the horses disappears in the depths of the automatic transmission. The car is downright slow.
I liked the less powerful two-liter engine (146 hp) and the mechanics much more. This car has excellent elasticity and acceleration dynamics. And the box works very well. They will also offer a variator, but it was not possible to drive such a modification.
What's the result? RAV4 #8212 is not a bad city crossover, with an interesting appearance and budget solutions in the interior. The automatic version is likely to be in greatest demand. But it is suitable only for those who are not used to rushing. I will give preference to a more affordable two-liter unit with a manual transmission. He's much more interesting.
The price of the new product is not small (starts from 998,000 rubles for the version with a 2.0-liter front-wheel drive engine and manual transmission). And there is hardly any reserve for reducing it. The car is assembled in Japan, where labor is expensive. Plus the traditional interest in RAV4 in Russia. This also does not help reduce the cost of cars.
For me, the RAV4 turned out to be a very controversial car. If the developers had not saved on some things and added the dynamism of the #171 automatic #187 version, then the car would have become a good choice. And it so happened that “RAV” and I simply have different characters.
New Toyota RAV 4 photo, price, video, equipment, technical characteristics of Toyota RAV4
In today's review we will tell you about the new Toyota Rav 4 . characteristics, prices and trim levels of this wonderful crossover. We also offer you several videos featuring the Toyota RAV4 in a new body . It is worth noting that Russians can buy the new Toyota RAV4 crossover as early as December.
The first cars of the updated RAV4 model will arrive to us from Japan, and already in the year full-fledged production of popular crossovers will begin directly in Russia. Such localization will provide Russians with a more stable pricing policy.
Russia traditionally loves Toyota cars and especially crossovers. The new Rav 4 model year is the dream of any motorist. Firstly, this is unsurpassed Toyota quality, plus a crossover. At the end of the year, 27,166 Toyota Rav 4 cars of the previous generation were sold in Russia.
The crossover is one of the top three best-selling Toyota cars, along with the Toyota Camry and Corolla. At the end of the year, it became clear that Russians liked the new version of the Toyota Rav4 body much more; 39,885 of these cars were sold during the year. The new Rav 4 overtook the Kia Sportage and almost reached the sales level of the Nissan Qashqai.
Therefore, the manufacturer has very positive plans for the restyled version of the year.
However, if Camry, thanks to domestic assembly, has become more affordable and sales levels have recently increased by tens of percent, then the popular Toyota RAV4 crossover, although showing growth, is not as fast. Now they have decided to correct this situation and next year the compact crossover will begin to be assembled in our country.
Many people ask the question #8211 where Toyota Rav 4 is assembled for Russia now, the answer is very simple. The fourth generation Rav 4 is assembled at three factories. These are the Japanese assembly plants Tahara and Obu and the Canadian plant Woodstock in Ontario.
Canadian Toyota Rav 4 crossovers are supplied to the North American market, and Japanese ones are supplied to Russia and the European market.
Production of the popular Japanese crossover in Russia will start closer to the year at the plant in Shushary near St. Petersburg, where the Camry sedan is already being made there today.
Let's not get distracted by idle speculation, let's return to our updated RAV4, which has become even more interesting for consumers. The main advantage of any crossover is ground clearance; the new RAV 4 has increased it from 180 to 197 mm.
Internal volumes have also increased, for example, the luggage compartment is now 547 liters, however, the Russian version will have a full-fledged spare wheel, so the actual luggage compartment volume for our consumers will be 506 liters.
The distance between the front and rear seats is 970 mm, which, according to the manufacturer, is the best figure in its class.
The appearance of the new Rav 4 body began to correspond to the general corporate style of all modern Toyota models. And the restyling that took place last year made it possible to emphasize all the advantages of the exterior.
The photos of the Toyota RAV4 in our article will allow you to examine the crossover in detail. We also bring to your attention a photo of the interior of a Toyota Rav 4 in a new body .
The first thing that catches your eye is the more modern and advanced optics.
In addition to the new interior and exterior design, the Toyota RAV4 received a modified transmission and modern engines. If in other countries, especially in Europe, diesel options are popular, then in our country the situation is the opposite; serve our customers with gasoline units. Although a 2.2-liter diesel engine may also appear.
Photo of the interior of the new Rav 4
So far, the manufacturer has announced three engines for its crossover. These are 2 and 2.5 liter petrol engines and 2.2 liter diesel engines. Let's talk about power units next. Detailed technical specifications of the new Toyota RAV4 crossover are below.
Characteristics of Toyota Rav 4
Dimensions RAV4
- Length – 4,570 mm
- Width – 1,845 mm
- Height – 1,670 mm
- Wheelbase, distance between front and rear axle – 2,660 mm
- Front and rear wheel track – 1570 mm
- Trunk volume – 506 liters
- Fuel tank size – 60 liters
- Ground clearance or ground clearance Rav 4 – 197 mm
- Weight from 1,555 kg to 1,735 depending on version
Engine Rav 4 2.0 VVT-i Gasoline
Displacement 1987 cm3, power 146 hp. with a torque of 187 Nm. Acceleration to hundreds 10.2 seconds (front-wheel drive) #8211 10.7 (all-wheel drive 4x4). Average fuel consumption 7.7 liters (front) #8211 8.0 liters (4x4). Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and a continuously variable variator.
Engine Rav 4 2.5 VVT-i Petrol
Displacement 2494 cm3, power 180 hp. with a torque of 233 Nm. Acceleration to hundreds in 9.4 seconds (4x4 all-wheel drive only). Average fuel consumption is 8.5 liters (4x4). The gearbox is only a 6-band hydromechanical automatic.
Engine Rav 4 2.2 D Diesel
Displacement 2231 cm3, power 150 hp. with a torque of 340 Nm. Acceleration to hundreds in 10 seconds (4x4 all-wheel drive only). Average fuel consumption is 6.5 liters (4x4). The transmission is the same automatic with 6 gears.
Prices for Toyota RAV4
The price for the new Rav 4 was announced in Russia just a couple of days ago, so the basic version with a 2-liter engine and a 6-speed manual transmission (front-wheel drive) will cost 1,099,000 rubles .
The same basic configuration with front-wheel drive and a 146 hp gasoline engine. but with a CVT it will cost 1,300,000 rubles . The most affordable all-wheel drive version of the 4x4 Rav 4 model year has a price of 1,399,000 rubles.
Under the hood is the same basic 2-liter engine and a continuously variable transmission as the transmission.
Video Toyota Rav 4
Video of the RAV4 crash test according to EuroNCAP. In these tests, the car received 5 stars, but in American crash tests the crossover did not show very good results. American tests are conducted according to a much more severe system. If in Europe cars hit crushable surfaces, in the USA they hit hard concrete, which does not deform upon impact.
Source: http://autopaor.ru/v-mire-avtotransporta/gde-sobirajut-tojota-rav-4-dlja-rossii.html
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