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The exterior of the fifth RAV4 combines smooth and hard lines, soft and brutal stylistic solutions. Such an appearance makes the model equally relevant both in an urban environment and in nature. The use of side mirrors “on legs” has improved visibility from the driver’s seat by reducing the thickness of the front pillars. Visibility on the sides and back has also become better due to lowering the window line and increasing the area of ​​the rear windows.

Chassis

The fifth generation RAV4 is based on the TNGA platform. The crossover received an optimally tuned rear multi-link suspension. The base RAV4 still has front drive wheels, and for an extra charge, four-wheel drive with a rear axle clutch is offered. But in expensive versions, the crossover will be equipped with the new Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD all-wheel drive system, which can transfer up to 50% of torque to the rear axle, and also distribute torque to the right or left side to improve handling. In the 2WD mode, the rear axle drive is completely disabled. The off-road parameters of the RAV4 are as follows: the angle of entry is 18 degrees, the ramp is 20.5, the ground clearance is 195 mm, the maximum degree of lift is 35. If we talk about the dimensions of the model, the length, width, height of the new RAV4 are 4600, 1850 and 1685 mm respectively.

Rav4 Engine Specifications

Tthe crossover will be produced with two gasoline engines – a volume of 2.0 and 2.5 liters, a capacity of 149 and 199 hp. respectively. Both are equipped with a variable valve timing system VVT-iE and combined fuel injection D-4S. A 2.0-liter engine is combined only with a variator, and a 2.5-liter engine with an 8-speed hydromechanical “automatic” with a wide range of gear ratios – 7.8.

Acccessories

Salon Toyota RAV4 2019 is distinguished by the use of premium materials and the latest technology. The front panel is with a completely new original architecture in a “multi-layer” design, with stylish decorative polished metal inserts and leather trim, open niches on the driver’s side and above the glove box. The 8-inch touch screen of the new Entune 3.0 multimedia system (based on a 7-inch display) rises above the center console, which is equipped with voice control, Wi-Fi access point and the ability to synchronize with mobile devices. The basic equipment of the machine includes: climate control, electric parking brake, audio system with MP3, power accessories, heated front seats and mirrors. In more expensive trim levels, electric adjustment of the front seats is provided.

Road Safety

In the new generation, the RAV4 has become even safer. The strength of the crossover body increased by 57%. The list of security systems offered is as rich as ever. Standard equipment includes: front and rear airbags, side airbags and curtain airbags, a pillow for the driver’s knees; ABS, EBD, ESP stabilization system, lift start assistant, tire pressure monitoring. More expensive trim levels include parking sensors, rain and light sensors, a rearview camera, cruise control, adaptive front optics, blind spot monitoring, and all-round visibility systems. The new RAV4 is equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense active safety system, which includes active cruise control, a traffic sign recognition system, and collision avoidance with pedestrian recognition in the dark, lane control. Also, the car is equipped with a system for automatically switching headlights (from far to near and vice versa).