Toyota RAV4 - model history, what were the generations?

Toyota RAV4 - model history, what were the generations?

Toyota RAV4 - 1 generation (XA10) - 1994-2000

In 1994, the Toyota RAV4 began serial production, which became one of the first representatives of the emerging class of compact crossovers - vehicles combining the best qualities of cars and SUVs. The car was created on the platform of the Toyota Corolla, and at first it was offered only with a three-door body. In 1995, an elongated five-door version debuted, and after the 1998 restyling - also a short-wheelbase modification with a removable soft top over the rear.

The RAV4 Toyota was powered by a two-liter gasoline engine. The version for the European and U.S. markets had 120 to 129 hp, and the power unit on cars for Japan developed from 135 to 180 powers. Transmission is manual or automatic. In America, the Toyota RAV4 was offered not only with all-wheel drive, but also with front-wheel drive. In 1997, a small-scale production of the electric version of the car was launched.

Toyota RAW4 - 2nd generation (XA20) - 2000-2005

Toyota RAV4 - model history XA20The second generation car, introduced in 2000, was larger and more solid than its predecessor. Toyota RAV4" had versions with three and five doors, and under the hood there were petrol engines 1.8 (125 hp) or 2.0 (150-155 hp). Especially for European market since 2001 the Rafik was offered with a two-liter turbodiesel 115 hp.

In 2003, the model was slightly restyled. Then the range of engines was added with 2.4-liter engine, developing 161 hp.

Toyota RAV4 - 3rd generation (XA30) - 2005-2014.

Toyota RAV4 - model history XA30The third-generation crossover became even larger, lost its three-door version, and got a new transmission with a multi-disc clutch in the rear-wheel drive. In some markets, it was offered as a long-wheelbase seven-seat modification of the car (in Japan, it was sold as a separate model Toyota Vanguard).

The power range consisted of gasoline engines 2.0 (152 hp), 2.4 (170 hp), and 3.5-liter "six" rated at 273 hp. Turbodies were 2.0 and 2.2 liters and developed 116-177 hp. In Russia, all-wheel-drive and front-drive Toyota with 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter gasoline engines were supplied.

After restyling in 2008, the crossover has received a slightly modified exterior, in the U.S. market instead of the 2.4-liter motor began offering 2.5-liter capacity of 181 hp Then the 2-liter power unit was also upgraded: it got the variable valve timing system, and the output has grown to 158 powers. "Russian" Toyota RAV4 has remained with the same set of engines, but we began to offer long wheelbase version.

Another restyling in 2010 more noticeably changed the appearance of the car. At the same time began delivering to the Russian market versions with upgraded engine 2.0 (158 hp), instead of a four-speed "automatic" buyers began offering a variator, and instead of a five-speed "mechanics" - six-speed.

Toyota RAV4 engines

Version

Engine model

Engine's type

Volume, cm3

Power, hp

Note

2.0

1AZ-FE

R4, gasoline

1998

152

2006-2010

2.4

2AZ-FE

R4, gasoline

2362

170

2006-2013

2.0

3ZR-FAE

R4, gasoline

1986

148 / 158

2008-2013

2.5

3AR-FE

R4, gasoline

2494

182

2008-2012

3.5

2GR-FE

V6, gasoline

3458

269 / 273

2005-2013

2.0

1AD-FHV

R4, diesel

1998

116

2005-2006

2.2

2AD-FHV

R4, diesel

2231

136

2006-2013

2.2

2AD-FHV

R4, diesel

2231

150

2010-2013

2.2

2AD-FHV

R4, diesel

2231

177

2006-2013

EV

electric

154

2012-2014

Toyota RAV4 - 4th Generation (XA40) - 2013

Toyota RAV4 - model history XA40The Toyota RAV4 crossover Toyota RAV4 is offered with 2.0 and 2.5 gasoline engines, as well as a 2.2-liter turbodiesel. The 2-liter has front- and all-wheel-drive versions, while the other cars are all-wheel-drive. ==== Toyota RAV4 2.0, front-wheel drive == The base Toyota RAV4 crossover model with a two-liter 146-horsepower engine, manual transmission and front-wheel drive costs 1,616,000 rubles. The basic 'Standard' configuration has seven airbags, stabilization system, air conditioner, audio system, heated front seats, heated windshield and fog lights. Standard Plus' version with variator, climate control and rain sensor is priced at 1 703 000 rubles. ==== Toyota RAV4 2.0, all-wheel drive == All-wheel drive two-liter car with a variator in the "Standard Plus" configuration costs 1,802,000 rubles. The "Comfort Plus" version (multimedia system, cruise control, rearview camera, keyless entry system, light sensor, roof rails, LED headlights, alloy wheels) with a variator is offered for 1,946,000 rubles. Prestige version (parktronic, electric driver's seat adjustment) costs 2,084,000 rubles. ==== Toyota RAV4 2.5, all-wheel drive == "Toyota RAV4", equipped with a 2.5-liter motor (180 horsepower), is offered only with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Prices start at 2,077,000 rubles for a car in the configuration of "Comfort Plus", and the crossover version of "Prestige" will cost 2,251,000 rubles. ==== Toyota RAV4 2.2D, all-wheel drive == Diesel crossover with a 2,2-liter 150-horsepower engine is equipped only with a six-speed "automatic" and a full drive system. Such "RAW4" is offered in "Comfort Plus" configurations for 2 069 000 rubles and "Prestige" for 2 243 000 rubles. **** The fourth generation of the Toyota RAV4 model has been produced since 2013, in 2015 the model was restyled. Cars for the Russian market have been produced in St. Petersburg since 2016.

Toyota RAV4 - 5th Generation - 2019

Toyota RAV4 - model history 5th generationThe Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover, the fifth generation of which has been produced since 2018. Sales of the model in Russia began in October 2019.

Cars for the markets are equipped with gasoline engines 2.0 and 2.5, developing 149 and 199 hp, respectively. The cars are equipped with a manual, automatic or variator and can have front or all-wheel drive, depending on the version.

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