Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5

Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 176 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 233 Nm (Newton metres) on 4100 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Toyota RAV4 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.4 litres.

Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.

Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.

Toyota RAV4 safety

During safety testing Toyota RAV4 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Toyota RAV4 is evaluated with very good rate 89 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 82 from 100, for pedestrian protection Toyota RAV4 got 66 points from 100.
Toyota RAV4 safety equipment has been rated as average - 66 percents from 100.

Toyota RAV4 2012

Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 technical data

Model: Toyota RAV4 2.5
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2012. January ... 2015. December 
Engine: 2494 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 176 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 233 NM ON 4100 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.4 (combined) 9.8 (urban) 7.6 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.57m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.67m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Ground clearance: 160 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 577 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1705 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2034 kg

Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 engine 2AR-FE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2494 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 90 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 98 mm
Compression ratio 10.4 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.4 litres (4.7 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.8 litres (7.2 quarts)
Power 169 - 181 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 225 - 235 NM ON 4100 RPM
Start of production (year) 2008
Duration of production 16 years
Engine also used on Toyota Camry

All Toyota RAV4 crossover [2012 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Toyota RAV4 2013 2.0i Jan 2013 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 146 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Toyota RAV 4 2.0i Jan 2013 — Jan 2015 2.0 Petrol 146 HP - Automatic Front wheel
Toyota RAV4 2013 2.0i 4WD Jan 2013 — Jan 2015 2.0 Petrol 146 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Toyota RAV4 2013 2.0i 4WD Automatic Jan 2013 — Jan 2015 2.0 Petrol 146 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic All wheel
Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0 D-4D

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 124 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0 D-4D 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 124 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Toyota RAV 4 2.2 D-4D 4x4 Jan 2013 — Jan 2015 2.2 Diesel 149 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Toyota RAV4 2012 2.2 D-4D 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP)

2.2 Diesel 150 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 2.5 Petrol 176 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Toyota RAV 4 2.5i 4WD Jan 2013 — Jan 2015

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds

2.5 Petrol 179 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Toyota RAV4 2012 reviews
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