Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4
Production period:	since 1994
Class :	SUV
Body versions :	Station wagon , convertible

The RAV4 ( Recreational Active Vehicle 4-Wheel Drive ) is a compact SUV from the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota .

The vehicle was presented in Germany and Japan in the summer of 1994, although it was only presented in the USA at the end of 1996. Like most modern SUVs, the RAV4 did not use the ladder-type frame that was customary in off-road vehicles , but a self-supporting body .

Model history

RAV4 (SXA10 / 11/15/16, 1994-2000)

1st generation
Toyota RAV4 three-door (1994-1998)
Production period:	1994-2000
Body versions :	Station wagon , convertible
Engines:	Otto engine : 2.0 liters (95 kW)
Length:	3720-4160 mm
Width:	1695-1700 mm
Height:	1655-1660 mm
Wheelbase :	2200-2410 mm
Empty weight :	1210-1260 kg

The idea of combining the advantages of passenger cars and off-road vehicles in this crossover concept became an unexpected success for Toyota. The relatively light, raised, self-supporting body in conjunction with permanent all-wheel drive and a 95 kW (129 hp) 2.0-liter 16-valve gasoline engine convinced both the automotive press and customers. The RAV4 developed into a coveted lifestyle vehicle within a short period of time. In contrast to heavier and more expensive off-road vehicles, the RAV4 had no disengageable all-wheel drive, no gear reduction or individually lockable differentials . Only the center differential could be locked (center differential lock only in connection with manual transmission). Nevertheless, due to the permanent all-wheel drive as well as the large ground clearance and the short body overhangs, it offered a perfectly usable off-road capability. It was produced in Nagoya .

Initially, the RAV4 was only offered as a three-door model from August 1994, and the five-door model followed in February 1995 with significantly improved space. Due to the longer wheelbase, the ride comfort was better and the handling was more balanced.

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  Toyota RAV4 five-door (1995-1998)

Facelift

At the beginning of 1998 a first facelift took place with changes to the headlights, rear lights and grille as well as a revised interior. In addition, the model range was expanded to include a cabriolet based on the three-door model .

The only available engine with a displacement of two liters and 95 kW (129 hp) remained unchanged until the end of production . This was with a five-speed manual transmission or optional four-speed automatic combining a.

Production of the first RAV4 generation ended in mid-2000.

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  Toyota RAV4 three-door (1998-2000)

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  Toyota RAV4 five-door (1998-2000)

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  Toyota RAV4 Convertible (1998-2000)

RAV4 EV (1997-2003)

1st generation
Toyota RAV4 EV (1997-2003)
Production period:	1997-2003
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Electric motor
Length:	3980 mm
Width:	1694 mm
Height:	1636 mm
Wheelbase :	2410 mm
Empty weight :	1200-1295 kg

From the end of 1997, Toyota also offered a fully electric electric car version of the RAV4 for the Californian market after the CARB laws at the time forced car manufacturers to gradually introduce so-called zero-emission vehicles (ZEV).

The vehicles were only leased to the users. A purchase was (as with other EV manufacturers) not possible at the time.

RAV4 EVs have not been manufactured since the end of 2003 after pressure from the automotive industry eased the strict emissions laws in California. The automakers even tried to scrap the existing electric vehicles entirely.

A total of 1575 RAV4 EVs were built. Today there are still around 800 RAV4 EVs on the road. These vehicles were u. a. Saved from scrapping by Toyota through campaigns like Don't Crush .

The oil multinational Texaco (now Chevron ) bought the patents for the production of NiMH batteries and limited the production of large-format NiMH cells worldwide. Toyota / Panasonic and other battery manufacturers were sued by Chevron. The historical connections were shown in the 2006 documentary Why the Electric Car Had to Die .

The RAV4 EV reached a top speed of 126 km / h (78 mph) and had a range of 160 to 190 km (100 to 120 miles). Except for the electric drive train, the RAV4 EV was equipped identically to the model with a combustion engine. An electrically driven vacuum pump was used to implement the brake booster, while electric motors were used for power steering and air conditioning. It was heated electrically.

95Ah NiMH cells with a total capacity of 27 kWh were used as energy storage. Several RAV4 EVs have already achieved mileage of over 150,000 miles (240,000 km) with the original traction battery . The RAV4 EV was charged with the Magne-Charge charging system developed by General Motors using an inductive, touch-safe “charging paddle”. On the vehicle side, this paddle was pushed contactlessly into a loading slot. This charging system was also used in the GM EV1 and other vehicles from this period.

RAV4 (ACA20 / 21 / ZCA25 / 26, 2000-2006)

2nd generation
Toyota RAV4 (2000-2003)
Production period:	2000-2006
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.8–2.0 liters (92–110 kW) Diesel engine : 2.0 liters (85 kW)
Length:	3870-4265 mm
Width:	1670-1735 mm
Height:	1695-1715 mm
Wheelbase :	2280-2490 mm
Empty weight :	1385-1445 kg

In August 2000, the second generation of the RAV4 appeared with a significantly larger body. The two-body concept with a short three-door and longer five-door was retained.

The 2-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine increased to 110 kW (150 hp) and was now made of aluminum .

A 2-liter, 4-cylinder common rail turbo diesel engine with 85 kW (116 hp) and charge air cooling (D4-D) was available for the first time in the second RAV4 generation . The diesel models were recognizable by the air scoop on the bonnet above the charge air cooler .

For the first time, a RAV4 model without all-wheel drive appeared. The 1.8-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine developed 92 kW (125 hp) and was available as both a three-door and a five-door model. The power was transferred to the front wheels .

In July 2003 there was again a revision with a modified interior and different front aprons .

A license of this type is sold in China as the Jonway UFO .

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  Toyota RAV4 (2003-2006)

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  Rear view

The following engines were offered:

• 1.8-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 92 kW (125 PS) (VVTi)
• 2.0-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine with 110 kW (150 PS) (VVTi)
• 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine with 85 kW (115 PS) ( D-4D )

RAV4 (CA30W, 2006-2013)

3rd generation
Toyota RAV4 (2006-2009)
Production period:	2006-2013
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 2.0 liters (112–116 kW) Diesel engines : 2.2 liters (100–130 kW)
Length:	4395-4445 mm
Width:	1815 mm
Height:	1685-1720 mm
Wheelbase :	2560 mm
Empty weight :	1540-1650 kg

The third RAV4 appeared in Germany in March 2006. Compared to the second generation, the body grew by up to 12 cm in external length. For the first time, the RAV4 was only available as a five-door model.

A version with pure front-wheel drive was no longer offered due to a lack of public interest. The vehicle is equipped with an all-wheel drive system (Active Torque Control) that uses an electromagnetically controlled clutch. The torque distribution between the front and rear axles is continuously optimized while driving.

Rear view

In addition, vehicle dynamics controls such as VSC + (Vehicle Stability Control) of the latest generation have been installed, which Toyota calls IADS (Intelligent Active Drive System) as a whole. The systems are able, for example, to recognize oversteer or understeer tendencies of the vehicle and to actively support the driver in correct steering reactions or to make incorrect steering reactions more difficult. The system monitors and controls all active driving safety systems such as ABS, brake assist , TRC (traction control, anti-slip regulation ), VSC + and the electronic power steering.

The spare wheel is in the highest trim level in conjunction with the 130 kW diesel no longer exists, as these tires with emergency running features (Run Flat Tire), at least 80 kilometers the way to a garage at reduced speed (80 km / h ) enable.

The following engines are available:

• 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 112 kW (152 PS) (VVTi)
• 2.2-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine with 100 kW (136 PS) ( D-4D )
• 2.2-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine with 130 kW (177 PS) ( D-CAT )

Facelift

In February 2009 the RAV4 received a facelift. The front, rear and sills were optically changed. The interior was also slightly modified. Contrary to all expectations, Toyota is now offering a version with pure front-wheel drive (4x2) in the revised RAV4. The front-wheel drive is only available with a gasoline engine and can only be ordered with a 6-speed manual transmission.

The all-wheel drive version of the gasoline engine is available with the new continuously variable automatic transmission (Multidrive-S).

A 6-speed automatic system has recently become an option for the 110 kW diesel.

Since September 2009, the diesel version with 110 kW (150 PS) has also been available as a front-wheel drive (4x2) with 6-speed manual transmission.

The engines:

• 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 116 kW (158 PS) (VVT-i Valvematic)
• 2.2-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine with 110 kW (150 PS) ( D-4D )
• 2.2-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine with 130 kW (177 PS) ( D-CAT )

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  Toyota RAV4 (2009-2010)

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  Rear view

In April 2010 the RAV4 was revised again. The entire front including the bonnet, headlights, radiator grille and fog lights as well as the front apron were modified.

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  Toyota RAV4 (2010-2013)

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  Rear view

Production of the third generation ended in early 2013.

RAV4 (2013-2018)

4th generation
Toyota RAV4 (2013-2016)
Production period:	2013-2018
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engine : 2.0 liters (103–112 kW) Diesel engines : 2.0–2.2 liters (91–110 kW) Otto hybrid 2.5 liters (145 kW)
Length:	4570-4605 mm
Width:	1845 mm
Height:	1660-1675 mm
Wheelbase :	2660 mm
Empty weight :	1565-1860 kg

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2013)

The fourth generation of the RAV4 celebrated its world premiere at the LA Auto Show 2012. The European market launch was on April 13, 2013.

With a length of 4570 mm, the new model has grown by 205 mm compared to its predecessor. In addition, the new generation is 30 mm wider and 25 mm lower. For the first time, LED daytime running lights are used on the RAV4 .

There are three engines available, two of which are diesel engines and one gasoline engine . Like the more powerful diesel, this was taken over from its predecessor, while the 2-liter diesel with 91 kW (124 hp) was added to the range. The petrol engine, also with a displacement of 2 liters, has an output of 111 kW (151 hp), a little less than its predecessor, the 2.2-liter diesel has an unchanged 110 kW (150 hp).

For the Russian and Belarusian markets, Toyota will start producing the RAV4 in Saint Petersburg in 2016.

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  Rear view

Facelift

The revised Toyota RAV4 has been available since the end of January 2016. In addition to a new diesel engine from BMW , which can no longer be coupled with all-wheel drive or automatic transmission, the 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine has been retained. The 91 kW and 110 kW diesel engines are no longer required. For the first time, Toyota is offering a hybrid version of the RAV4 that uses the powertrain of the Lexus NX 300h.

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  Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (since 2016)

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  Rear view

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  interior

Technical specifications

	2.0		2.5 (1)	2.0 D-4D		2.2 D-4D		2.5 hybrid
Construction period	04/2013–12/2018			04/2013–01/2016	02/2016–01/2018	04/2013–01/2016		02/2016–12/2018
Engine characteristics
Engine type	R4 petrol engine			R4 diesel engine				R4 petrol engine + electric motor
Mixture preparation	Manifold injection			Direct injection				Manifold injection
Engine charging	-			turbocharger				-
Displacement	1987 cc		2494 cc	1998 cc	1995 cc	2231 cc		2494 cc
Max. Otto engine power	112 kW (152 hp) at 6200 rpm		132 kW (180 PS) at 6000 rpm	91 kW (124 PS) at 3600 rpm	105 kW (143 hp) at 4000 rpm	110 kW (150 PS) at 3600 rpm		114 kW (155 PS) at 5700 rpm
Max. Electric power front axle	-							105 kW (143 hp)
Max. Electric power rear axle	-							50 kW (68 HP) (2)
Max. System performance	-							145 kW (197 hp)
Max. Torque gasoline engine	195 Nm at 4000 rpm		233 Nm at 4100 rpm	310 Nm at 1600-2400 rpm	320 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm	340 Nm at 2000-2800 rpm		210 Nm at 4200-4400 rpm
Max. Torque electric motor front axle	-							270 Nm
Max. Torque electric motor rear axle	-							139 Nm (2)
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	all wheel drive		Front wheel drive or all wheel drive	Front wheel drive or all wheel drive	Front wheel drive	all wheel drive		Front wheel drive or all wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	6-speed manual transmission	Multi Drive S gear	6-speed automatic transmission	6-speed manual transmission			6-speed automatic transmission	Stepless transmission
Readings
Top speed	185 km / h		180 km / h	180 km / h	195 km / h	190 km / h	185 km / h	180 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	9.9 s	10.7 s	9.4 s	10.5 s	9.6 s		10.0 s	8.3 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	6.7–6.7 l super	6.5 l super	8.6 l super	4.9 l diesel	4.7 l diesel	5.7-5.6 l diesel	6.7–6.6 l diesel	5.1–4.9 l super
CO 2 emissions (combined)	158-155 g / km	152-149 g / km	200 g / km	127 g / km	124-123 g / km	149-147 g / km	176-173 g / km	118-115 g / km
Emission standard according to EU classification	Euro 6		5 euro		Euro 6	5 euro		Euro 6

⁽¹⁾ The 2.5 liter machine is not available in the EU, but for example in Russia and the USA.

⁽²⁾ RAV4-HSD-4WD models only

RAV4 (since 2018)

5th generation
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (since 2018)
Production period:	since 2018
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engine : 2.0–2.5 liters (110–151 kW) Otto hybrid : 2.5 liters (160–225 kW)
Length:	4600 mm
Width:	1855 mm
Height:	1685 mm
Wheelbase :	2690 mm
Empty weight :	1615-1825 kg

Stars in the Euro-NCAP - crash test (2019)

The fifth generation of the RAV4 was presented to the public for the first time at the New York International Auto Show 2018. The market launch took place on January 26, 2019. For the LA Auto Show in November 2019, Toyota announced the RAV4 with plug-in hybrid drive. It is the strongest RAV4 offered so far. This version will also be sold by Suzuki as Across from the end of 2020 .

In China , the SUV is sold by both the FAW- Toyota joint venture and, formerly, Gonow . The vehicle built near Guangzhou is sold as the Toyota Wildlander , the vehicle built by FAW as the Toyota RAV4.

The new model has a completely revised design that differs significantly from its predecessor. It is the first RAV4 to be built on the Toyota New Global Architecture Platform (TNGA). With a length of 4600 mm, it has only grown slightly compared to the fourth generation RAV4. The overhangs at the front and rear were shortened, the wheelbase was lengthened by 30 mm and the width increased to 1855 mm. The luggage space has also been enlarged.

According to the manufacturer, the engines are more economical and more powerful than before. Toyota will no longer offer diesel engines for the vehicle, but rather a hybrid drive with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine. In addition, a two-liter gasoline engine was sold by May 2020. Outside Europe, a 2.5-liter gasoline engine is also available. A digital interior mirror system will also be offered for an equipment variant (Limited).

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  Rear view

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  interior

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  Trunk

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  Hybrid drive

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  Toyota Wildlander

Technical specifications

	2.0 FWD (3)	2.0 AWD (3)	2.0 FWD	2.0 AWD	2.5 AWD (3)	2.5 FWD (4)	2.5 AWD (4)	2.5 Hybrid FWD		2.5 Hybrid AWD		Prime
Construction period	since 11/2019		01 / 2019–05 / 2020		since 11/2019	since 12/2018		01 / 2019–05 / 2020	since 06/2020	01 / 2019–05 / 2020	since 06/2020	from 09/2020
Engine characteristics
Engine type	R4 petrol engine							R4 petrol engine + electric motor
Mixture preparation	Combined intake manifold and gasoline direct injection
Engine charging	-
Displacement	1987 cc				2487 cc
Max. Otto engine power	110 kW (149 hp) at 6600 rpm		129 kW (175 hp) at 6600 rpm		146 kW (199 PS) at 6600 rpm	151 kW (205 PS) at 6600 rpm		130 kW (177 PS) at 6000 rpm	131 kW (178 hp) at 6000 rpm	130 kW (177 PS) at 6000 rpm	131 kW (178 hp) at 6000 rpm	136 kW (185 PS) at 6000 rpm
Max. Electric power front axle	-							88 kW (120 PS)				134 kW (182 PS)
Max. Electric power rear axle	-									44 kW (60 hp)		40 kW (54 PS)
Max. System performance	-							160 kW (218 hp)		163 kW (222 hp)		225 kW (306 hp)
Max. Torque gasoline engine	206 Nm at 4400-4900 rpm		208 Nm at 4300-5200 rpm		243 Nm at 4000-5000 rpm	249 Nm at 5000 rpm		221 Nm at 3600-5200 rpm				228 Nm at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque electric motor front axle	-							202 Nm				270 Nm
Max. Torque electric motor rear axle	-									121 Nm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Front wheel drive	all wheel drive	Front wheel drive	all wheel drive		Front wheel drive	all wheel drive	Front wheel drive		all wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	6-speed manual transmission	Stepless transmission	6-speed manual transmission		8-speed automatic transmission			Stepless transmission
Gearbox, optional	[Continuously variable transmission]	-
Readings
Top speed	190 km / h				200 km / h	k. A.	k. A.	180 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	9.8 s [11.0 s]	11.0 s	9.8 s	9.9 s	8.5 s	k. A.	k. A.	8.4 s		8.1 s		6.2 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	k. A.	k. A.	6.0–6.1 l super	6.2–6.4 l super	k. A.	7.8 l super	7.8-8.4 l super	4.5-4.7 l super	4.3–4.4 l super	4.6-4.8 l super	4.2–4.4 l super	1.2 l super
CO 2 emissions (combined)	k. A.	k. A.	138-140 g / km	142-145 g / km	k. A.	k. A.	k. A.	102-105 g / km	97-100 g / km	104-107 g / km	96-99 g / km	26 g / km
Emission standard according to EU classification	k. A.	k. A.	Euro 6d-TEMP		k. A.	k. A.	k. A.	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6d	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6d

⁽³⁾ Only available in Russia.

⁽⁴⁾ Available in North America only.

Web links

Commons : Toyota RAV4  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official website

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Website: The history of the never-for-sale EV1 and RAV4-EV electric cars in California ( Memento from March 17, 2012 in the Internet Archive ), accessed February 28, 2012
2. ^ "Demonstration of the Magne Charge Inductive Charging System." ( Memento from June 25, 1998 on the Internet Archive ) (video). General Motors Corp., 1998. Retrieved 2007-08-23, inserted February 28, 2012, corrected December 29, 2017
3. ↑ Results of the Toyota RAV4 in the Euro NCAP crash test 2013
4. ↑ Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid. SUV redefined called on September 18, 2016
5. ↑ Toyota will also produce RAV4 in St. Petersburg in the future
6. ↑ Results of the Toyota RAV4 in the 2019 Euro NCAP crash test
7. ↑ Thomas Harloff: Toyota RAV4 PHEV (2020): Plug-in Hybrid debuts in LA. In: auto-motor-und-sport.de. October 11, 2019, accessed October 11, 2019 . 
8. ↑ Torsten Seibt: Suzuki Across Plugin-Hybrid SUV: This Suzuki is a Toyota RAV4. In: auto-motor-und-sport.de. July 2, 2020, accessed July 2, 2020 . 
9. ↑ Toyota RAV4 . In: autokauf - The large new car catalog for Germany . Summer 2020, June 18, 2020, p. 222 .
10. ↑ Toyota Deutschland GmbH: World premiere of the new Toyota RAV4. March 31, 2018, accessed March 31, 2018 . 
11. ↑ Alisa Priddle: 2019 Toyota RAV4 First Look: New Look for the SUV Sales King - Motor Trend. In: motortrend.com. March 27, 2018, accessed April 22, 2018 .