Crossovers today make up one of the most important car market niches. While classic SUVs are gradually disappearing, crossovers offer a certain balance between off-road qualities and comfort, combined with the relative cheapness of operation. This is the most versatile vehicle. The most common are Japanese crossovers, among which one of the leading positions is occupied by Toyota.
Youth Toyota
Toyota RAV 4 is a compact crossover manufactured since 1994. Initially, it was a small car for young people, having rather modest equipment and intended for outdoor activities. A small clearance "RAV 4" did not allow to call it a full-fledged SUV. However, for the delivery of vacationers to nature, the capabilities of the car were enough. But over time, the vehicle gradually became more and more family. The car began to get heavier, more expensive and acquire new options. Off-road capabilities and ground clearance of RAV 4 of the following generations began to fade into the background more and more.
Fourth parquet generation
The fourth-generation car manufactured in 2012 continued these trends.
Even the appearance of the “RAV 4” has become a little like an SUV, approaching the exterior of a sports station wagon, which is emphasized by the oversized shoulder line of the car and eye-catching wheel arches. The car has impressive overhangs and a relatively small clearance. RAV 4 is 4570 mm long and 1845 mm wide. Height is 1670 mm.
Off-road qualities, clearance "RAV 4"
The crossover has an interesting state of affairs with ground clearance. Most versions of "RAV 4" have a ground clearance of 197 mm, which is generally the norm for a SUV. However, in the version with the most powerful engine, this figure is lower. The top “RAV 4” clearance is only 165 mm due to the exhaust pipe. A similar approach by the manufacturer clearly indicates the predominantly asphalt purpose of the car. And at the same time it leads to confusion in the minds of motorists who are constantly confused about the clearance of RAV 4. However, in defense of the machine, it must be said that it is equipped with a variety of driver assistance systems and feels very confident on ice or a long climb. Therefore, it will be wrong to say that the last “RAV 4” is completely useless outside the asphalt. He copes well with bad roads, but not with impassability. And this is the main task of a car of this class.
Engines and Transmission
The crossover is offered with three varieties of gearboxes: with the cheapest “mechanics”, a variator or with a six-speed “automatic”. There are versions with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. There are also three engines. Two-liter gasoline, issuing 146 liters. with., 2.2 liters turbodiesel with a return of 150 "horses" and a top-end gasoline volume of 2.5 liters, twisting all 180 forces. Fuel consumption on the highway ranges from 6.5 liters for a turbodiesel to 8.5 liters for a flagship engine.
Equipment
Even in the most basic version, RAV 4 is equipped with a traction control system, as well as ABS and a brake force distribution system, which makes it a very safe and predictable car in difficult conditions. In addition, there is a complete set of airbags and power windows. Air conditioning, an on-board computer and heated front seats are available. In the next version, dual-zone climate control, a CVT, a high-quality multimedia system and a number of additional driver assistance systems appear. The top versions offer improved multimedia, keyless entry, a rear view camera, bi-xenon headlights and further expansion of the electrical package.
"RAV 4" is deservedly popular among lovers of crossovers as a very comfortable and at the same time safe car, which you can always make a trip to nature.