Information on repair and maintenance of Toyota RAV4 cars electronically
In 1994, the world saw a new Japanese-made car - the TOYOTA RAV4 crossover. This is the embodiment of a combination of all the best from the usual cars and SUVs.
The RAV4 is based on the Toyota Corolla and was initially produced exclusively with a 3-door body. & Nbsp;
All car models can be divided into generations:
- 1st generation - 1994 - 2000;
- 2nd generation - 2000 - 2005;
- 3rd generation - 2005 - 2014;
- 4th generation - 2014 - 2019;
- 5th generation - 2019 - present.
The manufacturer positioned the first generation of cars as a car for outdoor activities. Hence the name RAV4 - Recreation Active Vehicle. The number 4 in the title speaks of all-wheel drive.
In 1995, the company released the first extended five-door representative of this model, and after modernization in 1998, the world saw a short-wheelbase model with a soft removable top over the rear.
Toyota RAV4 cars had 2 liter gasoline engines. At the same time, models that were produced for the European and American markets had a capacity of 120-129 horsepower, for Japan the power ranged from 135 to 180 horsepower. & Nbsp;
Models were produced with both manual and automatic transmissions.
In 2000, the world saw the 2nd generation of crossovers. Cars have become solid and large in size. Models were produced with both 3 and 5 doors, and under the hood they had powerful gasoline engines with a volume of 1.8 or 2.0 liters. For deliveries to Europe, models with a 2-liter turbodiesel and 115 horsepower were created.
After a small modernization, models with a 2.4-liter engine and 161 hp appeared on the market.
The third generation of Toyota RAV4 cars were produced from 2005 to 2014. The model range lost the 3-door car and acquired a new transmission with a multi-plate clutch in the rear wheel drive. As for power, the third generation cars had two-liter gasoline engines and 2.4-liter engines. & Nbsp; were produced with both manual and automatic transmissions.
Restyling in 2008 brought changes in the exterior and the two-liter engine. A variable valve timing system appeared in the engine, and the power increased to 158 horsepower. In 2010, there was another change in appearance. At the same time, cars with a six-speed manual began to go on sale. & Nbsp;
The fourth generation of crossovers has been produced since 2013. Models are produced with petrol engines of 2.0 and 2.5 liters, as well as turbodiesels with a volume of 2.2 liters. At the same time, two-liter cars have both front and four-wheel drive. Other models are exclusively with four-wheel drive.
The newest and most modern car models Toyota RAV4 are representatives of the fifth generation. Manufactured and marketed since 2019. They have a new five-speed automatic transmission and a continuously variable variator. The cars have an updated appearance and are truly loved by connoisseurs of this model.
You can find more detailed information on the RAV4 car in one of the books on repair and operation in electronic form. In such publications you can find answers to all your questions and independently perform maintenance and repairs without asking for outside help. & Nbsp;
Toyota RAV4 repair manual in PDF format & nbsp; will become a faithful assistant to every owner, and thanks to its convenient format it will always be at hand on your smartphone or tablet.