The power unit has changed - instead of the old 2- and 2.4 liter engines, a new "double-liter" from Avensis with the progressive system Valvematic, and the 4-speed "automatic" replaced the variator. However, the elongated version of Long until the generation change was sold to the old design of the exterior, the engine 2.4 and automatic transmission.
Offer in the market
Despite the fact that the third generation Toyota RAV4 lived on the Russian market is not so free, as the first two, and had to compete with other crossovers (including Nissan Qashqai), cars on the "secondary" a lot. Therefore, it is not necessary to cling to a specific instance when searching for a car - options mass. Traditionally, the machines of the first and last year of release are less than 2007-2011. In 2006, the old stocks of the predecessor were sold, and in 2012, buyers were waiting for the fourth generation. As for the bodies, the extended version with three rows of seats, who debuted in 2009, did not discharge much popularity. In the structure of the supply of such only 7%. The remaining 93% are cars with a standard wheelbase. Among the motors unconditional leader is an old "two-liter" (152 hp). In combination with a 4-speed "automatic", it is installed on 43% of machines, and with a 5-speed "mechanical" - by 10%.Image of the ladies' car and the need to spend more than 10,000 km. We are not sure that the flaws of the RAV4 III generation are exhausted on it.
For twenty-on-year-old years of the history of the model love of buyers to RAV4 only intensified. Each subsequent modification was all better sold. Toyota RAV4 is a full-fledged Rodono-Chief of the class of crossovers built on the passenger base with the bodies, but at the same time with a complete drive and serious road lumen. Today, the fourth generation RAV4 is still distant from competitors with their traditional features and qualities.
Contrary to the fact that the third generation of the crossover felt in the market no longer so freely as the first two, RAV4 was easily able to use their advantages. A successful combination of consumer qualities made it one of the most attractive offers on the market even contrary to the impressive cost and competition. And the image of the lady's car, rather, even contributed to the growth of sales.
We have a third Recreational Active Vehicle (transport for outdoor activities) appeared in 2006. Dynamic, perfectly managed, comfortable car with a strong suspension and some off-road potential. In the early 2009, together with a light restyling, a debut of the 7-seater version of Long was held, which, however, did not use special demand. Well, a serious modernization of RAV4 suffered in 2010, when a new, 2.0-liter motor from Avensis with a progressive Valvematic system and a stepless variator instead of an outdated 4-stage vehicle came together with the changed appearance. However, the elongated modification of Long before the change of generations of 2013 was traded with the old interior, the engine is 2.4 liters and the ACP.
Steering Reika
■ really weak place. Sometimes it starts tapping on the irregularities already when running 60,000 km. For repair, there are burst kits, but for a long time they will not extend her life. Maximum 10,000-20,000 km. It is better for the purpose of security to immediately replace the rack of the whole (20,000 rubles) to the electric power steering, there are no complaints.
Transmission
■ The machine and the variator do not like hip-off proudness. Or carry heavy trailers. Some owners note small shocks when switching from the first to second transmission on machines with ACP. But this problem is rare and annoying. The main thing about to forget to change the oil in the box every 60,000 km. At the MCP, by the way, sometimes bounces the lever on the first gear.
Engine
■ All gasoline engines are considered trouble-free and easily digest the domestic fuel. Timing the timing chain, and the chain serves about 200,000 km. On the moment of replacement, it informs unpleasant annoying brand. Motors 2.0 can be charged AI-92 and AI-95. While the 2,4-liter motor 2AZ-FE is designed exclusively on the 92nd. Hinged equipment belts usually go to 60,000-70,000 km.
In the basic version, a complete set of security (7 pillows, ABS) plus a full electric car, air conditioning, "music" and so on. The top version of "Prestige" flashes the skin, navigation and xenon. "Two-storey" architecture Torpedo and the design of door cards remained a distinctive feature of the interior. On the perimeter of the central console, rounded shapes prevail, and its top crowned rectangular blowing deflectors
We take any motor
So, the motors were only three. At first, two atmospheric gasoline aggregates: with a capacity of 148 hp (2.0 l) and 170 hp (2.4 liters), and after restyling 2010, the place of 148-strong took a 2.0-liter 158-strong engine. 2.2-liter diesel or 3.5-liter gasoline engine from overseas markets do not take into account. All three engines feature a high trouble-free resource of about 300,000 km. Next, even with regular, once every 10,000 km, the replacement of oil production on the cylinders does not allow them to be repaired. And "Masetor", which can manifest itself to 150,000 km, is eliminated by replacing the piston rings.
RAV4 cost in the secondary market
It is impossible not to mention the RAV4 of the first years of release, which had a constructive defect to flow the cooling system pump. But almost all cars then repaired under warranty. And perhaps, the only nuance that worries owners at the turn of 150,000 km remains a cooling radiator. Due to the loss of hermetic, he was replaced.
RAV4 transmissions, like motors, do not deliver special problems. The guarantee of their health is again the regular replacement of oil. Even the variator can boast reliable. Since soon you select yourself a four-wheel drive car with a coupling in the rear differential, we recommend searching for the service record of the oil replacement record in the above-mentioned node. The interval should not exceed 40,000 km. The "running" differential will be buzzing, and then will refuse to work at all, turning the machine into the front-wheel drive.
The RAV4 body can be considered a sample of anti-corrosion resistance, although it is not necessary to abuse it, since paint is exclusively on a water basis. The first edge of the hood begins to "bloom" the first edge of the hood, they even have once been reinforced by warranty. The fifth door is deservedly considered a weak point. If there is an outlet on it, this is a guarantee that the door hinges (5000 rubles per set) have seen and require replacement. Meet, however, and versions without spare. They are devoid of such problems. With electrical equipment at the RAV4 owners, the relationship is warm. A typical malfunction, in fact, one is the burning switch of the rear stop signals under the brake pedal. The plastic of the salon is quite tough, which happens, sins outsidered sounds that complement the very noticeable flaws of noise insulation. The crossover literally transfers to the salon a cheerful "song" knocking on the inner surfaces of the sand wings.
Crossovers came up with marketers who offered customers a conditional set of off-road qualities at a fair price. Add a brand image here, and you will get the answer to the question why RAV4 so slowly loses in the cost in the secondary market. The third generation lost the same main feature - permanent four-wheel drive. Alas, alas, and the 3-door version
Chassis strong. The only claim is a rigid suspension, especially behind, but reliability at height. The front lower levers will serve up to 150,000 km, and the resource of the rear longitudinal levers is usually 100,000 km. The front shock absorbers are ready to walk to 100,000 km, and the rear by 50,000 longer. Silent-blocks and anthers have the same resource, but from urban reagents may suffer before. Brake pads in front (5200 rubles.) And rear (4200 rubles) withstand 40,000-50,000 km, drives are twice as long as longer.
In a word, we did not find any contraindications to buy a used Toyota RAV4 third generation. Because of the full loyalty to the 92nd gasoline, the Americanized 2.4 liter engine is preferable. Although the 2.0-liter units are not mistakes. The variants are not afraid, all the "children's" sores are usually eliminated by warranty or previous owners. So, checking the state of the steering rack and the regularity of the maintenance of the rear differential, you can safely take. If, of course, enough money ...
Text: Ilya Fisher, photo: Toyota
When journalists at a press conference in Barcelona learned that the cost of the new RAV4 fourth generation reached one and a half million rubles, one of them exclaimed that the world was crazy.
And this is for a very modest class! If we compare with the cost of last generation, then the novelty has become more expensive depending on the configuration of 31 to 82 thousand rubles.
But we must not forget that the predecessor is an outdated front, solid plastics and the lack of configuration with an automatic transmission switch or a "robot".
Let's see what the manufacturer argues such a jump price.
Of course, the car has become more attractive outwardly and reminds high Avensis. Changes in the exterior of the novelties are very significant. A more expressive and narrow has come to replace the wide lattice of the radiator. Optics already became longer and acquired strips of daytime running lights. And along with bright firewalls under the window line and more dynamic silhouette, new elements make a model more "bodra" and modern.
As for the back of the body, it is not all so smooth here: the lid of the trunk looks empty and cumbersome, and even beautiful lights do not help get rid of this feeling. The monolith of the rear door, with which the spare wheel disappeared, could embellish some decorative accessories in the poverty area. The reserve is moved to the luggage compartment and formed an inappropriate hump on the floor. However, this unsightly design allows you to fold the rear seats in the floor.
The luggage compartment has become longer by 1025 mm, and its volume is now 506 liters.
If the appearance has undergone changes, then the cabin remains former problems. First of all, the entrance to the premium class eliminates the factory and hard plastic at the top of the central console. And the lower part of the torpedo is opposite the skin is enjoyable on the touch. Despite the fact that under it all the same solid plastic persists, it looks quite attractive, especially against the background of carbon inserts, which frame the door panels and lever, giving them the kind of Chinese cheap.
However, it fully complies with the traditions of Toyota: First, the Camry appeared inserts under the tree, and now on RAV4 pseudocarbon ...
In addition to aesthetic unsightly, this material has a significant drawback - it scratches at the slightest touch and scratches are so striking that nothing will help to correct the situation. Thus, after a few weeks of the daily operation of the car, Carbon will come to a fully unfurry state.
However, not everything is so bad. If you pay attention to the seats, they will definitely like customers. First of all, it is necessary to note the improved landing. The driver's chair fell by five millimeters, and the height adjustment range increased from 15 mm to 30 mm. The tilt of the steering wheel decreased by 2.3 degrees, and the adjustment by departure was increased to 38 mm.
In addition, 20 mm became longer the seat cushion and 30 mm above the back, which will make it more comfortable to feel high drivers. And lumbar and side supports have become more pronounced.
Thus, the manufacturer delivered a crossover from one of the most serious flaws: now you can easily, quickly and quite comfortably accommodate the car's wheel. Moreover, the review has improved and the review due to the fact that the front racks are now narrower and seem to be taken out. As a result, the visible length of the hood increased by 170 mm, which is more convenient during parking.
Another undoubted advantage of RAV4 has become increased dimensions compared to the third generation of the model. The car has become longer than 235 mm and reached 4570 mm, wider by 30 mm (up to 1845 mm) and below 15 mm (up to 1670 mm). The wheelbase has grown and which compared to the short version of the third generation car has become 100 mm longer and reached 2660 mm. Together with thinner backs, it allowed up to 970 mm to increase the space for the passengers of the rear armchairs. As the representatives of Toyota said, this indicator is the best in its class.
Moreover, the three-generation Toyota RAV4 crossover has the best reversal in the class, which is 10.6 m.
Recall that the third generation was distinguished by poor noise insulation, which caused discontent with the owners. Of course, the crossover was not so noisy as, for example, the tenth Lancer on the variator, but its noise insulation was one of the worst in the class. But the new RAV4 by the efforts of the creators became much quieter. Partially solve the problem was helped by a more aerodynamic new body and cooler niches of the engine casing, eliminating the twist of air. In addition, special linings appeared on the back of the bottom, the bottom levers of the rear suspension and fuel tank.
On the territory of the Russian Federation, the crossover will be sold with three power units to choose from: 2.0 l gasoline engines and 2.5 liters, and a long-awaited diesel engine of 2.2 liters appears.
Top gasoline and diesel engines will be sold with us exclusively with a six-speed automatic gearbox, which was borrowed from Camry. A two-liter engine will be equipped with a variator or six-speed manual transmission.
In all exclusion engines, engineers have reduced CO2 emissions by 11%.
Regardless of which power is installed, all the Toyota RAV4 options have a similar character. Even acceleration from the spot to hundreds of kilometers per hour, which in the 2.5-liter lasts 9.4 seconds., In a 2-liter with a manual transmission 10 seconds, and a diesel engine is 10.2 seconds, per feelings are almost the same.
In addition, all the options are completely not suitable for fast driving, since the stabilization system is activated long before it really needs its help. Thus, the car that is nervy during the operation of the ESP, goes into front of the turn.
It should be noted that the crossover is practically not clarified on the turns, and the connection on the steering wheel is excellent, but at acceleration there is a feeling of some rack.
Despite the fact that the manufacturer assures that body rigidity is raised by increasing the number of welding points around the opening of the front doors, it seems that the problem of the crossover lies in this place. It seems that, together with the removed springs, too soft shock absorbers are installed, so Toyota Rav4 floats on the road.
The rigidity of the springs was actually changed, and this was reflected in comfort. In particular, the rear suspension with the system of longitudinal and double transverse levers, which was both in the third generation, but with a somewhat large diameter of stabilizers begins to pierce even on small road cover defects, while the front suspension on the racks MacPherson passes them without noticing.
Regardless of the installed engine and gearbox, all all-wheel drive versions of the crossover received the Sport button. For a long time, journalists could not understand its purpose. They note that when pressed, there is a little control acuity and almost imperceptibly becomes more responsive accelerator.
But as the company's employee told, the function of this ride regime is that the torque is transmitted to the rear axle until the appearance of insufficient turning. Thus, when turning the steering wheel by 10 degrees 10% torque, the system translates to the rear wheels, thereby increasing the resistance of RAV4 in turns. And when the crossover begins to leave the trajectory outside, the same system transmits to the rear axle to 50% of the torque.
The most balanced option seemed to a car with a diesel 2.2-liter engine, which is beneficial from a two-liter gasoline unit that does not have a serious pickup in the upper range of revolutions, which greatly complicates, for example, overtaking. In addition, diesel has a more moderate fuel consumption than the 2.5-liter version.
Also, the Diesel version of the Parketnik received stealing petals, which can sometimes come in handy.
Thus, buying a car in the price range from 998 to 1,533 thousand rubles, the motorist receives the car, devoid of previous flaws, but received new ones: from terrible inserts inside the cabin and ending with such minor things as an irritating voicing of navigation.
The new RAV4 does not reach the premium class and, among its competitors, all the same cars remained as the predecessor.
However, stylish design, excellent noise insulation, long-awaited diesel power unit, the possibility to order a version with front-wheel drive and a "robot" may not be enough to get around, for example, Ford Kuga, which according to the manufacturer's statements will be cheaper than the previous generation. Yes, and Volkswagen Tiguan, the cost of which fluctuates within 899 thousand - 1,331 thousand rubles it looks more attractive for buyers' pocket, not to mention Qashqai, which costs only 806 thousand ...
However, even after the "Rafika" appeared rivals, "Japanese" did not give them to the onslaught, demonstrating invariably high sales thanks to a carefully balanced quality set. In particular, the cars of the first two generations were distinguished by enviable reliability. Is it a list of advantages of a third generation machine? It's time to find out.
For almost twenty-year history of the Love of buyers to RAV4 did not cool down on a degree: each subsequent modification was sold better and better. Even in the crisis years, the car manifes the crowds of buyers! The secret of success is simple: Japanese origin, good off-road abilities plus the sane price.
"Rafik" of the third generation - the factory index H30 - came to us in 2006, and four years later the Japanese refreshered "a car for outdoor recreation with 4 Wheel Drive - that's what this abbreviation means) and at the same time Such an assortment of an elongated version. A short modification could be bought with a 2-liter engine, front or full drive. The front-wheel drivers were equipped with an exceptionally manual box, and the 4x4 version could be both "manual" and "automatic" - a variator was performed as an automatic activation. The version with an enlarged wheelbase (LWB) has earned a more powerful 2.4 liter engine and a full-fledged "automatic" with a torque converter.
Equipping all cars more than generous: in the basic version there is a complete set of security (7 pillows, ABS) plus a full electric car, air conditioning, "music" and so on, and the top "prestige" flashes the skin, navigation and xenon.
The three-year "Rafik" currently costs from 750,000 to 1,150,000 rubles, while for the current, the fourth generation dealers are asked from a million rubles and higher. Therefore, discount in 250,000-400,000 rubles. It looks very tempting. And yet let's study the possible expenses for the content of this Japanese.
Body and electrical equipment
Pest beetles
There is no complaints about this part to RAV4, since the rust on three-year-old cars does not occur - the paint is perfectly opposed to the aggressive environment. And nevertheless, carefully inspect the hood: on separate copies of the radiator grille, point foci of corrosion can be observed - the so-called "bugs" can be observed. This subsection dealers "Toyota" eliminated, as a rule, under warranty; And if you treat treatment at your own expense, you will have to lay out about 10,000 rubles.
There are no comments to the electrician. There are no comments: in the car you just have nothing to break, they say in one voice servicemen. The Toyota does not really have complex nodes that can deliver hassle - from here and trouble. All children's sores were cured by 2008, so that three-year-old cars will not get harder to the new owner.
Transmission
Do not forget about the prevention
Neither one of the nodes, whether "mechanics", "automatic" or variator, no complaints have no complaints. The clutch on modifications with MCP serves as a minimum of 100,000 km and varies traditionally a set - disc plus basket. But the mechanical versions did not use much popularity, so most of the three-year plates are equipped with the ACP, to which there is no complaints. Both the variator, and the "automatic" are extremely reliable, and dealers will not remember that they are ever changed.
There are no problems with a node that transmits torque to rear wheels in all-wheel drive modifications. In contrast to the fellow in class, there was no more popular "Haldex" with electronic control recently, and a simpler viscous food. If you follow it, changing the oil to 40,000 km according to the regulations, and at the same time not to force the car extreme driving off-road, it will last long. But if you neglect the planned prevention, problems may arise, and expensive. At first, the coupling will complain about the health of the characteristic hum from under the bottom.
I ignoring the problem, you will eventually get a monolarified car, and the coupling will have to be changed entirely that it is quite expensive.
Engine
Problems with tightness
All of them are also considered trouble-free. Both undead motors easily digest our fuel even not the highest quality. In the drive of the gas distribution mechanism, the timing chain works, which serves as a minimum of 200,000 km. When the replacement time comes due to stretching, it will report this to the annoying brand. Hinged equipment belts usually go 60,000-70,000 km.
You should attribute a 2.4-liter engine cooling system pump - it begins to leak over the years. Simple sealing here can not do: the pump will have to be changed entirely. The flow can also be a radiator, but this will happen no earlier than the odometer counts 150,000 km.
On the secondary market, you can meet modifications with a gasoline V6 volume of 3.5 liters, as well as diesel versions - these cars got into Russia by the neighboring paths bypass official dealers. For any representative statistics on these units, domestic masters do not have.
Chassis and steering
No heroism!
The chassis from "Rafika" by the standards of modern crossovers have a standard design: the front wheels are increased at the Mac-Fersson racks, a multi-dimensional suspension is installed behind. The front lower levers will serve at least 150,000 km, and the resource of the rear longitudinal levers is usually 100,000 km. The front shock absorbers on our roads are able to run 80,000-100,000 km, and the rear will hold out 50,000 longer. Silent-blocks and anthers are unlikely to deliver trouble earlier than 150,000 km, but it largely depends on how active road services fertilize the streets of reagents in the winter.
There are no complaints about the electric power steering, but the steering rail is not distinguished by the street: in some cases it is already enhanced to run in 70 thousand km - it will become clear when hear tapping on small irregularities. Folk craftsmen are trying to repair it, however, this kind of kapsells are able to extend the life of the rails by no more than 10,000-20,000 km. It is wiser to immediately change the item to the new one. Yes, it is expensive - but safely and securely.
Brake pads in front and rear withstand 40,000-50,000 km, drives go twicear longer.
The power unit has changed - instead of the old 2- and 2.4 liter engines, a new "double-liter" from Avensis with the progressive system Valvematic, and the 4-speed "automatic" replaced the variator. However, the elongated version of Long until the generation change was sold to the old design of the exterior, the engine 2.4 and automatic transmission.
