New bodywork and the pursuit of perfection
The image change has paid off, and the Toyota Rav 4 2021 is showing record results in Europe despite the overall market decline. Even the relatively high price has not prevented the model with the new body to show a 19 percent increase in sales for the year. Partly the price list is justified by the richness of the options, but the technical characteristics have also contributed to the growth. There are two types of all-wheel drive to choose from: with one or two clutches for the rear axle.
Manly look in former dimensions
Both on photos and in live the updated Toyota RAV4 2021 visually demonstrates the transition to more manly forms in exterior design. In model exterior now prevail chopped borders in all their displays, starting from wheel arches and window line up to light equipment and radiator grille. Due to the lack of hybrid versions on the Russian market, the exterior design of all configurations will differ only by minor nuances. Body measurements of 4600 (-5) x 1855 (+10) x 1685 (+15) mm almost unchanged compared to its predecessor. But now the 195 mm clearance doesn't interfere with the exhaust pipe, previously hanging in 160 mm from the road of the modifications with 2.5-liter engine.
Interior with a claim to leadership
The previous generation interior also pleased the eye with its originality, but in some situations left questions to the quality of finishing materials. Now the transformed interior of the Rav 4 does not give such reasons. Even the top part of door upholstery has soft covering in all variants, except for base. With manufacturers' modern desire for touchscreen controls, we should note the comfortable rubberized handles of the 2-zone climate control. In the future, an upgraded multimedia system with improved graphics is expected to appear on the 2021 Toyota, and for a reasonable surcharge will offer an increased to 9-inch central display already available at home in Japan.
Unprecedented spaciousness not to the detriment of a trunk
Due to lengthened up to 2690 (+30) mm wheelbase the internal space of the last RAV4 has increased practically with the same dimensions. Usually, a victim of such situation is a trunk, but its volume, even if only symbolically, has also increased up to 580 (+3) liters. As a result, the occupants of the second row of Toyota have got more space for legs, deflectors of heating and ventilation system on the central tunnel, and the width of the interior has added 40 mm. Comfortable boarding is facilitated by the increased opening angle of the rear doors.
Features and prices: equipment in priority
At first, the announced prices of the Toyota Rav 4 2021 model year may scare away the uninformed buyer. However, the subsequent study of the list of packages puts everything in its place, because the composition of the equipment of the crossover with the new body is unprecedentedly rich. Five accessible executions allow satisfying tastes of the most refined admirers of cars of such class.
Standart .
Officially the complete set and prices begin from a mark of 1 917 000 roubles for the version Standart which technical characteristics mean only front drive and a 6-speed manual gearbox. The basic Toyota RAV4 2021 is equipped with an air conditioner, a branded multimedia complex with touchscreen and support for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, power windows, adjustable steering column in two directions and driver's seat height, heated front seats, steering wheel and mirrors with electric, aluminum wheels. Safety is provided by: 7 airbags, ESP, light and tire pressure sensors, LED and fog lights, hill start assistant, hands-free and Bluetooth.
Comfort and Style
Further in the table of ranks is Comfort equipment (see tables), which additionally has: 2-zone climate control, parktronic and rearview camera, push-button engine start with keyless entry, power trunk door, rain sensor and cruise control. This version comes with a variator, but all-wheel drive will require a price premium. The next Style option gives the Toyota Rav 4 a 4 x 4 transmission by default. Useful acquisitions of such a Rav 4 include a leather interior, hill descent assistant and metallic enamel body paint.
Prestige and Safety
The next in the list version Prestige is completed with electric adjustable front seats with memory settings. Flagship Toyota RAV4 with new body in Safety variant is able to offer: navigation system, adaptive headlights and cruise control, as well as monitoring of "dead zones". For additional price, all variants, except for base, are available with top power unit in alliance with automatic.
Technical specifications and abandonment of hybrids
On the Russian market, it was decided to abandon the hybrid modifications of the Toyota Rav 4 2021. Therefore, the specifications include only gasoline atmospheric (without a supercharger) engines with a working volume of 2 and 2.5 liters of 149 and 199 horsepower. As transmissions are used: 6-speed manual transmission, variator or 8-band automatic. The last two variants are available with all-wheel drive.
Passport data in four modifications
The initial variant with a manual is capable of exchanging the first hundred of 9.8 seconds, reaching 190 km/h and consuming an average of 6.8 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. If we believe the manufacturer of Toyota, the passport data of variator modifications do not depend on the type of drive (front/full). In any case, to gain 100 km/h it takes 11 seconds exactly, "maximum" - 190 km/h, and fuel consumption is 6,7 liters. The flagship unit on RAV4 is offered only with automatic transmission 4 x 4. The characteristics declare 8,5 seconds, 200 km/h and 7,3 liters for dynamics, speed and economy, respectively.
Competitors are cheaper but poorer
The initial Toyota Rav 4 2021 price of 32 000 USD is more expensive than its main rivals. The Koreans, as always, are the most affordable. Basic Kia Sportage for 29 000 USD is very attractive, and the main drawback is lack of multimedia system with touch screen display. Compatriot in the form of Mazda СХ-5 is cheaper by 175 thousand, but you will have to pay extra for "music" and light sensor separately, and driver's knee airbag is not available in principle. The German competitor Volkswagen Tiguan will also cost 167 thousand less, but in this case we can talk about the parity of the level of equipment.
