Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4 technical data
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Four RAV4 facts:
- More than 11 million Toyota RAV4s have been produced by 2022. About half of these are sold in the US, with only about 15% in Europe.
- About 30% of Toyota RAV4s sold in the US in 2022 are hybrid or electric vehicles
- The RAV4 can be considered the pioneer in the "compact crossover" class, combining car and SUV characteristics
- The name RAV4 is an acronym that stands for "Recreation Active Vehicle" and the number "4" symbolises all-wheel drive
Is Toyota RAV4 a reliable car?
The Toyota RAV4 is a very reliable car. The number of defects found for the Toyota RAV4 at the annual roadworthiness tests was lower than for 85 percent of other cars of a similar age tested.
Based on annual roadworthiness tests results, the Toyota RAV4 generation produced from 2000 to 2003 received the highest reliability ratings, while the models produced from 2006 to 2009 had the lowest reliability ratings (which were in any case better than the average reliability for cars of this age), reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of Toyota RAV4. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Most Toyota RAV4 engines utilize a timing chain drive, which is widely regarded as more dependable compared to engines with a timing belt drive.
Toyota RAV4 reviews
Total 24 Toyota RAV4 owner reviews
Pros: Very smooth working CVT gearbox or variable-speed friction drive unit, usual automatic gearbox is infinitely worse. CVT gives petrol economy and at 40000 km distance consumption decreased to 8 l/100 km at 120 km/h. The torque amplifier gives great acceleration even with 2 litre engine and sports mode. Although I drove with original but very loud M S tyres in winter and controllability are very good snow porridge with no problems. Very quickly warms up, can go immediately after starting. If you put on soft winter tyres, e.g. Viking contact 5 or 6, driving comfort would be very good. Good visibility, good turnability.
Cons: Like SUV car suffers of a rear axle hardness, I returned it in terms of guarantee to service on rear suspension penetration, replaced European bushes to others and problem ended. Gradually car remains softer suspension. The rest as Toyota - without problems.
Purchase year: | 2014 new car) | Owned for | 40`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: In winter, if you drive smart and consider where you could realistically go, you could go anywhere. Relatively good fuel consumption. Very good convertibility, both for passengers and cargo. Very robust suspension. Engine, clutch and transmission are robust.
Cons: Low sound insulation, the suspension is quite hard as cost for its high durability, the body metal is too thin, the steering wheel was "empty" - but you get used to it with time. On crosswind is not very stable on the road because it is too short. Noisy diesel engine. Too thin sheet metal for exhaust and fuel filler pipe. Rattling tailgate with spare wheel. Engine slightly underpowered especially on the expressway or on a packed road when the car is full and has to overtake. Without xenon, optics too weak, even with more powerful bulbs. Reversing visibility poor, would be good if parking sensors.
Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 11 years) | Owned for | 80`000 kilometers (6 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.5 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 680 € (~ 113 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Bought a new car, without any problems. Like fact that it is high, and I can see right path. On highway generally spends around 6 lietres per 100 km. Built-in navigator - useful. Had universal MS tyres - Yokahoma, which also swept all 96 000 km without any problems. Super tires! And super car! Good that panel and its entrails is not so electronically, it is understandable middle-aged people, are not complicated.
Cons: Sometimes windscreen wipers does not start automatically, as expected. The Navigator is a built-in, but not for renewed maps.
Purchase year: | 2013 new car) | Owned for | 96`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Got as replacement car in service and drove ~ 500 km. Comfortable tractor: cosy salon, and soft to go through gravel and a ribbed asphalt. For cozy sleepy driving also on smooth asphalt.
Cons: Very bad hold on road. Soft, jelly-like driving as on plasticine wheels, even on straight road feels like swimming, a dynamic driving is really dangerous!
Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 1 year) | Owned for | 1`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) |
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Just need to drive. We needed second car therefore 2 years ago we bought a new Toyota. I wanted to sell this one and buy other, more economical used car. However, after considering, there weren't arguments why this should be done - this car practically does not break, but what about another used one?
Cons: Nothing
Purchase year: | 2006 age of car 3 years) | Owned for | 200`000 kilometers (11 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.3 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 1100 € (~ 100 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Normal almost offroader, better than BMW 6 on bad roads, pulls off slopes very well, 4x4 for adequate price.
Cons: Continually tosses with dirt back view camera. Heated Mirrors linked to rear window. Could change gearbox switch to more modern. There is no automatic tyre pressure control, navigation.
Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 2 years) | Owned for | 50`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 8.2 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Fantastically good suspension, comparable to Mercedes pneumatic suspension. Drives like asphalt on bumpy gravel roads.
Cons: Poor sound insulation, body whistles when driving on the motorway. Bad seats - if you drive a lot, your back certainly won't thank you.
Purchase year: | 2024 new car) | Owned for | 1`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.1 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend