Toyota RAV4 Adventure 2018 review: model exterior, interior, tech specs, safety systems, price tag and features. At the end of the article is a video review of the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure! Toyota RAV4 Adventure 2018 review: model exterior, interior, tech, safety systems, price tag and features. At the end of the article, a video review of the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure!
The 2015 New York Auto Show was the official debut of the restyled version of the popular Japanese crossover, the Toyota RAV4, but the car was introduced on the European market a little later, during the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Compared with the restyled version, the car has received an expanded list of safety systems, higher-quality finishing materials and previously unavailable equipment.
At the beginning of 2017 the car became available in the US with a special styling package "Adventure", which reached the Russian market in the summer of the same year. The Adventure version differs from the standard RAV4 in the presence of a powerful plastic dodger, widened wheel arches, special nameplates and R18 light-alloy "rollers" of special design.
Inside the company they say that the Toyota RAV4 Adventure was created with a view to travelers, as well as people who lead an extreme or just an active lifestyle.
Toyota RAV4 Adventure exterior
The exterior of the new Toyota RAV4 Adventure is made in the corporate vein of the latest models of the company, and the most spectacular and even daring appearance has the front part of the car body. Here is a spectacular headlamp, going already in the base with LED filling, narrow grille and a massive bumper with several sections of the air intake, round fog lights and plastic overlay in silver.
The crossover's dynamic and dynamic appearance is achieved by the upward-trending window line, muscular wheel arches and a sloping roofline that ends with a small spoiler.
The new RAV4 is also equipped with a massive plastic dodger that protects the body and arches from damage, a unique design of alloy wheels and "Adventure" badges located on the rear pillars of the car.
The new model is equipped with powerful parking lights, a large trunk door and a monumental bumper with built-in fog lights and a plastic protective plate stylized as metal.
The car's exterior dimensions haven't changed:
Length, mm | 4605 |
Width, mm | 1845 |
Height, mm | 1685 |
Wheelbase, mm | 2660 |
Minimum ground clearance, mm | 197 |
Above the road crossover rises (see table) at least 197 mm, which together with fairly short overhangs provides a car quite good geometric cross-country ability.
The Toyota RAV4 Adventure offers a set of eight body color options, among which light brown metallic, dark maroon metallic and white pearl looks especially cool. In addition, the future owner can choose from six variants of design of wheel disks.
RAV4 Adventure interior design
The interior of the special Adventure version is the same as in the regular RAV4 Adventure 2018 , which means the buyer can count on a stylish and modern design, high quality materials and excellent quality of assembly.
The driver is presented with an attractive three-spoke multifunctional steering wheel and highly informative dashboard, received a 4.2-inch monitor of the onboard computer.
Located amphitheater central torpedo is represented by an 8-inch screen multimedia-information center, under which is located laconic and intuitive control unit of the climate system. Moreover, there is also a button to activate / deactivate the engine.
The front passengers get good quality front seats with good side support, plenty of adjustments and heating, as well as a wide central armrest with integrated storage box for "little things".
There is a central tunnel between the seats, where the gear lever and parking brake, cup holders and several auxiliary buttons are installed.
Rear sofa is profiled for 2 adults, but willingly takes on board the third person, thankfully there is enough space in all directions.
The trunk volume is 506 liters with allowance for underfloor space, where there are a couple of compartments for storage of tools and a compact spare wheel. If necessary, you can lower the backs of the rear sofa (proportion 40:60), which in its lowest position form an even loading area and bring the volume of the luggage compartment to 1705 liters.
It is also worth noting that in the trunk there is a special mesh "hammock", where you can transport especially valuable cargo.
Toyota RAV4 Adventure 2018 Specifications
Potential buyers of the Toyota RAV4 Adventure can choose between two gasoline engines:
1. A four-cylinder atmospheric engine with timing chain drive, fuel distribution and Dual VVTi, with 2-liter displacement and 146 hp and 187 Nm of torque available at 6,200 and 3,600 rpm. It is paired with a continuously variable variator that allows to change the first hundred in 11.3 seconds and a top speed of 180 km / h. Fuel consumption is on average 7.8 l/100 km.
2. There is a four-cylinder 2.5-liter engine with a chain timing system with distributed fuel injection and Dual VVTi system. Acceleration from 0 to 100 takes 9.4 seconds. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 8.6 liters per "hundred". This motor is available with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Regardless of the chosen powertrain, the Adventure version is available exclusively with an all-wheel drive transmission with a multi-disc clutch on the rear axle. Under standard driving conditions, the lion's share of torque is sent to the front axle, but when necessary, up to half of the torque can be sent to the rear axle.
In addition, the clutch has a positive locking function (available at speeds up to 40 km/h), which maintains a constant 50:50 torque distribution between the front and rear axle.
Regardless of the version, the Toyota RAV4 is based on Toyota's proprietary "Toyota MS" platform, which assumes a load-bearing body and a transversely mounted engine.
The chassis has a completely independent design: McPherson struts on the front axle, and multilever at the rear. The steering is represented by electric power steering with variable characteristics, and all wheels have disc brakes (front ones are ventilated).
Safety of the new Toyota RAV4 Adventure
Like other Toyota models, the RAV4 Adventure has a huge amount of modern equipment responsible for passenger safety:
• Light sensor and rain sensor;
• Central locking with remote control support;
• Electronic brake force distribution system and ABS;
• Improved emergency deceleration;
• LED optics and LED parking lights;
• Immobiliser;
• Headlight washers and front fog lights;
• Cruise control;
• VSC+, TSC and TRC systems;
• Hill-start and hill-start assist;
• Integrated active steering system;
• Tire pressure monitoring sensors;
• Airbags "all-round" + airbag in driver's knee area;
• ISOFIX mounts and more.
The car body is made with the active use of high-strength steel grades.
Equipment and minimum price of the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure
To become the owner of Toyota RAV4 with the package "Adventure", a potential buyer in Russia will have to part with at least 1.94 million rubles (about $ 31 thousand). In this case, the car will be presented by the following set of basic equipment:
• Full-size spare;
• Dark alloy disks R18;
• Plastic protection of front and rear bumper + wheel arch extenders;
• Branded "Adventure" decals on the rear struts;
• Moldings in front and rear;
• Light sensor and rain sensor;
• Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors;
• Power door lock with remote control;
• Intelligent "SmartEntry & PushStart" system;
• Electronic brake force distribution system and ABS;
• Emergency deceleration system;
• LED optics and LED continuous light system;
• Fog lights;
• Head-view washers;
• VSC+, TSC and TRC systems;
• Cruise control;
• Tire pressure sensor;
• Roof rails;
• Era Glonass system;
• Leather multilux steering wheel;
• Fabric interior;
• Rear view camera;
• Heated steering wheel and front seats;
• Multimedia with 8-inch monitor;
• Navitel navigation;
• Music system with 6 speakers;
• Airbags "around the circle" + airbag in the driver's lap;
• ISOFIX-fasteners, etc.
For a version with 2.5-liter engine a buyer will have to pay at least 32.14 thousand dollars.
In addition to available standard equipment, buyers can complete the car with additional equipment, which includes:
• Mountings for mounting skis on the roof;
• Side thresholds;
• Box for cargo on the roof, 410-460 liters;
• Protective film for door handles and rear bumper;
• Carbon fiber body stickers;
• Bicycle mount;
• Parking aid;
• Removable towbar;
• Wheel protection;
• Tablet holders mounted in the backs of the rear seats and more.
• Conclusion
Toyota RAV4 Adventure is a stylish and modern car designed for travellers, extremists and people who love outdoor activities. The main "chips" of the modification is the presence of an impressive plastic protection around the perimeter of the body, which reliably protects the car body from various kinds of mechanical damage.