Toyota compact crossovers are designed to carry up to 5 people and several bags or suitcases. The volume of the trunk on the RAV 4 depends on the generation. The rear row of seats folds down to increase usable capacity. Transformation of the passenger compartment allows you to carry large-sized items. The door opening line close to the ground makes loading and unloading easier.
Trunk size of the Toyota RAV4
The RAV4 model first appeared in the production program of the Japanese concern in 1994. The first generation car was based on the chassis of the Celica GT-Four, belonged to the category of SUV 4 and had permanent all-wheel drive. The model name is an acronym for Recreation Active Vehicle, referring to a recreational vehicle, and the number 4 indicated an all-wheel-drive torque transfer.
The cars were sold on the domestic market and actively promoted around the world. For example, in Russia, the first Toyota dealers offered the crossover since 1997.
All generations have a body with a luggage compartment combined with the passenger compartment. For loading and unloading is used hinged or lift-up door, equipped with a glass and a wiper with an electric drive and a nozzle for fluid supply.
FIRST GEN (1994-2000)
The capacity of the compartment depends on the body type:
• on the base 3-door version XA10 volume is only 176 liters, to transport bulky cargo you must remove the rear sofa, not equipped with a folding mechanism;
• the 5-door version with extended wheelbase has a trunk volume of 407 liters, the spare wheel is located on the outer part of the door;
• After the restyling in 1997, the capacity is 173 and 409 liters, respectively (the spare tire is left outside the door, the mechanism of folding the seat is not provided);
* In Soft Top model with a folding roof and 3 doors the capacity was kept at the level of 173 liters.
The car manufacturer was aware of the lack of capacity of the luggage compartment and provided in advance the possibility to install roof rails. Additional plastic trunk with streamlined contours allowed to carry bags or suitcases and had a capacity of up to 500 liters.
SECOND GEN (2000-2005)
Introduced in 2000, the new RAV4 featured a redesigned 3 or 5 door body and a range of upgraded engines with reduced fuel consumption and improved environmental credentials. The base 3-door XA20 had a luggage compartment with a capacity of only 150 liters. The 5-door version has increased volume to 410 liters. When the seat is folded down, the figure was up to 766 liters. In 2003, the interior and exterior renovations had no effect on the size of the vehicle, size and configuration of the trunk (the spare tire in a trunk remained in the stern of the vehicle).
THIRD GEN (2005-2013)
In the late fall of 2005, the XA30 generation started to be delivered with a new body, which had an increased width and length. All crossovers were equipped with 5 doors. The spare tire was located in a special niche in the hinged door of the trunk and closed with a plastic cover, painted in the body color.
The trunk had a capacity of 586 liters, and when the rear sofa was folded down the figure increased to 1,752 liters.
The backrests formed a flat floor, allowing large cargo items to be stowed. There are small niches to store 4-5 liter canisters or small tools. After restyling in 2008, the trunk capacity dropped to 410 liters (with the same dimensions of the interior and body), but with the folded back sofa capacity remained at the same level (1752 liters). After the second upgrade in 2010, the spare wheel was moved under the trunk floor.
FOURTH GEN (2013-2018)
Since November 2012 customers began to receive cars of XA40 SUV generation with 5-door bodies. All-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive versions were available. Transmission scheme did not affect the layout and capacity of the cabin and luggage compartment. Storage compartment had a capacity of 506 liters and was equipped with a security curtain. When the rear seats were folded down, it could carry up to 238 gallons. A flat floor allowed to securely fasten a large load. Plastic sheeting with hemispherical projections of rear wheel arches limited cargo volume.
Cars with the same size and body (wheelbase 2660 mm) were delivered to the U.S. market. The claimed trunk capacity for the U.S. is 1087 liters, and with the folded seats the parameter reaches 2078 liters. The spare tire on all XA40s is located under the raised floor panel. There is a foam organizer with storage compartments for tools and additional equipment.
FIFTH GEN
Since 2018, the fifth generation is available, available with front- or all-wheel drive. The spare tire is located under the trunk floor, and the capacity of the compartment on the XA50 SUV is 580 liters. There are additional niches in the trim to store small items or canisters with oil or water. The rear row of seats is equipped with a backrest, which is folded in proportion of 40:60 or fully, bringing the capacity to 1690 liters. When the seats are folded, the protection is removed.
The Japanese version of the XA50 differs in the location of the steering wheel and the layout of the luggage compartment, which has a capacity of 542 liters. When the backrests are folded down, the capacity reaches 1,650 litres. The use of a hybrid power unit with an extra battery does not affect the capacity. The American version is claimed to have 1062 and 1977 liters capacity, respectively (the body has the same dimensions as the Russian or Japanese models).
