2019 Toyota RAV4

01/25/2019 at 17:24 Updated: 26.01.2019 at 12:38 Roman Melnichenko Roman Melnichenko The importance of the Toyota RAV4 model is difficult to overestimate: its name is synonymous with the word "success" in the automotive market. In fact, having founded a “class named after itself” back in 1994, the Toyota RAV4 crossover has been one of the unchanging leaders and bestsellers in this segment for a quarter of a century - about 9 million copies have been sold. But can the novelty repeat the successes of its predecessors? How will the new, fifth in a row, generation Toyota RAV4 attract buyers against the backdrop of an increasing number of different competitors? I'll try to answer in the format of "first sight" from a pan-European test drive. 8F. Brief description for the new generation Toyota RAV4: the car has become more muscular and collected. One feels like writing “the car has become more masculine”: sharp lines, highlighted wheel arches, narrow headlights, dash 2019 Toyota RAV4 ing slope of the C-pillar. The reduced length promises ease of maneuvering in tight cities. On the contrary: the wheelbase is increased - which has a positive effect on the spaciousness of the cabin. The trunk has also grown: now 580 liters for the hybrid version, which is 79 liters more than the hybrid predecessor. For the first time for the Toyota RAV4, the car is available in a two-tone version with a black roof. A completely new interior architecture: the front panel has become lower, the central display is now free-standing, the “climate” block is clearly distinguished. Some roughness of the interior is well in common with the overall "assertive" design of the car. If you look at the details, then the car is not so simple: the front seats with developed lateral support, the rear has increased width and more legroom, a neat block for switching driving modes (Normal, Eco, Sport, plus the new Trail mode), a dedicated EV Mode button for converting a hybrid to an electric vehicle. 20Mode). BD! The new generation of Toyota RAV4 Hybrid opens up a new level of power: 218-222 hp. depending on the type of drive (versus 197 hp for its predecessor). Top speed - 180 km / h (the same for versions with front or all-wheel drive), acceleration 0-100 km / h is promised in 8.1-8.4 seconds, combined fuel consumption - 4.4-4.6 liters per 100 km of track (the last two parameters depend on the type of drive). Hybrid technology has been completely updated: a new gasoline engine, more traction for the rear wheels, a smaller and lighter traction battery. There is no any of the usual gearboxes: it uses a branded hybrid unit based on a planetary gear with a gear ratio of 3.605 - for the end customer, this system is perceived as an "automatic". However, the hybrid described above is not the only power unit for the new generation Toyota RAV4. After all, for some markets in Europe, a conventional gasoline naturally aspirated 2-liter 4-cylinder M20A-FKS engine will also be offered. Although the word "conventional" is not entirely fair: D-4S combined fuel injection, high compression ratio of 13: 1, dual (intake / exhaust) variable valve timing. This engine develops 173-175 hp. (depending on the measurement method) and 208 Nm, the declared combined fuel consumption is 5.6-6.4 liters per 100 km, depending on the type of drive and gearbox. https://cars45.ug/listing/toyota/rav4/2019