"Toyota-Rav4" in the new body (2016): reviews of the owners, features, advantages, disadvantages and characteristics

The history of the car Toyota Rav4 began in1989, when in the Tokyo Motor Show, the Japanese manufacturer introduced its concept of a compact all-wheel-drive SUV that drives equally well around the city and off-road. Five years later, this idea was brought to life, and at the 1994 Geneva Motor Show, a full-fledged car was introduced. In the same year, its mass production was launched.

Since 1994, four new generations have appeared.The last of them was presented to the public in 2012. The car had an aggressive, dynamic look, modern design and good driving performance. In 2015, it was restyled, the result of which we will talk with you today. The article will consider reviews of Toyota Rav 4, the advantages and disadvantages of the model, its technical characteristics, design and handling.

Updated version

The first presentation of the crossover 2016 modelYear was held in 2015 in New York, a little later the car was presented to the European market in Frankfurt. The car received a new look and modernized interior. He continues the idea of ​​a beautiful, spacious and relatively compact car for family people. For the sake of modern trends, the car was well equipped with electronic assistants, which we will deal with later. The highlight of the new version was its hybrid version.

New features

With the advent of restyled model in circlesmotorists often sounded a phrase that appeared "Rav 4" in a completely new body. And to some extent this is true, because the exterior of the car was changed beyond recognition. However, the general forms remained the same. Among the new products can be identified completely reworked front. She got a new bumper, a narrower grille and a new optics. The hemming of the radiator follows the hood lid configuration. Off-road protection stands under the bumper, which contributes to the embossed front of the RAV4.

The back of the car is also different from the past.version. Here are striking new headlights and bumper. It is noteworthy that the tailgate of the "RAV4", finally, began to open upwards, like a solid SUV. The size of the wheels and wheels remained the same, but their design was updated. And the car has received three new variants of coloring.

External changes look quite contradictory."Rav4" in the new body of 2016. Reviews, regarding the design of the exterior, turned out to be very controversial. The front bumper, which has become more massive, gives the car aggressiveness, but the grille, resembling the latest version of the Auris 2, looks doubtful. Especially when you consider the latest design solutions in high-end Highlander and Land Cruiser models.

Interior decoration

It's time to talk about the salon "RAV4" in the newthe back of 2016. Owners' reviews on this account also differ greatly. But let us leave emotions for later, but for now dry facts. The quality of finishing materials has increased significantly. The new soft plastic finish is much more pleasant to the touch than the oak plastic of the last modification. The only problem is that in the back row the material remains the same. Steering wheel dressed in good quality leather. And the phone compartment now has a rubber backing that prevents the phone from slipping. The quality of sound insulation has also increased. The Japanese have paid quite a lot of attention to the warm options. In addition to heating the steering wheel and seats, the car has a heated windshield and windshield washer nozzles, as well as a motor.

The dashboard got a fresher look andreadable backlight. The display, located on the dashboard, now has a diagonal of 4.2 inches. In standard mode, it shows: fuel consumption (instantaneous and average), the number of the current gearbox transmission, tire pressure, battery charge and warns of a low level of fuel in the tank. This screen has many nice features, for example, an indication of the operation of an all-wheel drive transmission (distribution of the moment between the wheels), an indicator of fuel economy, a history of this economy and much more. Well, on the center console there is a 7-inch touchscreen display. The gear selector and power window buttons also got a fresher look.

Among the equipment of the new "RAV4" stands outfront and rear parking sensors, a new multimedia system, high-quality navigation and a safety system of Toyota Safety Sense, including adaptive cruise control, a system for recognizing pedestrians and tracking traffic lane, a frontal collision warning system, and a circular video review. By the way, the creators are focusing on the circular review system in the advertising company "Rav4" in the new body of 2016. Reviews of this system met the designers' expectations. The central display shows a top view, based on an image from four cameras. At the request of the driver, you can view any camera separately. This helps a lot when parking in a large, tight city with heavy traffic. A significant share of the equipment is included in the basic equipment of the machine, which is good news.

Open space

Slightly increased dimensions along with morerational layout allowed to significantly increase the internal space. For example, by reducing the thickness of the backs of the first row of seats, passengers of the second row will be much more spacious. In addition, a comfortable accommodation is facilitated by the absence of a tunnel and the ability to adjust the angle of the backs. For passengers of the second row is also available heated seats (including the backs) and a 12-volt outlet, which was not in the previous version of the car. Of the minuses of this series, we can note the lack of space under the seats: in the snowboard boots on the back row should not sit down.

Trunk

The trunk volume of the new "RAV4" is 577liters. With the folded second row of seats, it increases to 1,775 liters. A comfortable net is installed in the trunk, into which you can put small things so that they do not roll, annoying the ear of the driver and passengers. The door opens quite high, but owners with a growth of more than 185 centimeters will have to stumble slightly. To open or close the luggage compartment, you need to click on the button. A significant drawback for a car that is capable of boosting a lung, and with sufficient skill of the driver and average off-road, is the lack of a full-size spare wheel. In the underground trunk is a simple dokatka.

Specifications "Toyota-Rav4" 2015-2016 in a new body

Restyled version of the machine has slightly increased dimensions: 4570/1845/1670 mm. The wheelbase of the machine is 2660 mm, and the clearance is 191 mm.

The line of power plants for the new "RAV4" asit was expected to remain the same and consists of three engines. The transmission is also presented in three versions. As for the drive, it can be on the car front and full. More details about the engines, gearbox, drives, as well as their combinations among themselves will be discussed below when it comes to pickings.

Packages and prices

In the basic package restyled crossoverincludes: curtain airbags (side, front, knee), EBD, BAS and ABS systems, LED running lights, side mirrors equipped with electric drive and heating, anti-slip complex, helper at the start downhill, adjustable steering wheel tilt and tilt, folding the rear backs in the proportion 60:40, air conditioning, central locking with remote control, heated front seats (two-level) and, finally, dokatka.

Топовая модификация выглядит еще более attractively. It has: a complete set of LED headlights, a system that monitors blind spots, leather seats, a multifunction steering wheel with leather, electric trunk, heated engine, heated rear seats and alloy wheels 17 or 18 size.

From a technical point of view, the configuration, as well as the cost are described in the table below.

The Japanese love to provide their customersThe ability to choose from a wide range of functions, with the exception of the new “Toyota-Rav 4 ″ 2016. The price, features and equipment allow even the most discerning car enthusiasts to choose a suitable model.

Hybrid version

Японская компания давно уже зарекомендовала себя on the positive side of the hybrid auto market. However, she first equipped the crossover with a hybrid power plant. Installation for this car borrowed from his cousin "Lexus" NX. It consists of a 2.5-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor. This tandem develops power of 190 horsepower and consumes only 4.4 liters of fuel per 100 km of track. Compared with other modern hybrids, the new "Rav4" behaves very obediently and responsively on the road.

Controllability

In terms of suspension, the hybrid versionThe car is much tougher than others. The hybrid is very precise and sharp in control, however, it is less comfortable. Perhaps the reason is that the hybrid version is not yet sold in our latitudes, and, therefore, is designed for decent roads. In general, the car copes well with our specific roads. The rear suspension skips blows stronger than the front, due to its design features.

Engineers emphasize that a lot of attention wasgiven noise insulation. The area of ​​insulating material in the floor increased by 55%. In total, the amount of sound insulation materials increased by 3 kilograms. The car, indeed, is perceived as very quiet, regardless of the variant of the power plant.

Two modes "Eco" and "Sport" affect the workaccelerator pedals and automatic transmission lever, they do not affect the steering behavior. When the Eco mode is turned on, the gas pedal becomes noticeably less sensitive, the speed drops, and the gear shifts prematurely, without bringing the engine to high speed. In the "Sport" mode it is the opposite In general, those who like to ride a good crossover, can safely give their preference to the Toyota Rav4.

"Toyota-Rav4": reviews of the owners

Now we know what this car is.It's time to discuss the reviews on Toyota Rav4, the advantages and disadvantages. Reviews about this car are rather ambiguous, but the lion's share among them is still positive. Among the disadvantages, some owners point out: a weak rear suspension, the lack of stylistic unity in the cabin, an insufficient level of noise insulation. At the same time, there are such reviews of the owners of Toyota Rav4 2016, which completely contradict the above - no complaints about the cabin and suspension.

Some motorists say that the plastic afterseveral thousand mileage begins to whine, and the buttons of the window regulators sink, but this is rather an exception than a steady trend. Incidentally, the important point is the fact that this car for the post-Soviet market is assembled at the Toyota plant near St. Petersburg. Perhaps it is because of this there are negative reviews on the new “Toyota-Rav4 ″. Toyota Rav4, assembled at home "Tazov" - this is not the kind of car, which is assembled in Japan, unfortunately.

In addition to the owners, the car, of course, was ratedauto experts. They also did not miss the opportunity to leave a review. New “Toyota-Rav 4 ″ 2016 liked almost everyone. Especially when compared with the dorestayling option.

Conclusion

Итак, мы с вами познакомились с автомобилем "Toyota-Rav4" in the new body of 2016. Reviews about this car once again prove that before you say how successful this project was for a Japanese company, you need to wait until the model fully shows itself in the market. In any case, the car turned out to be interesting and caused a flurry of discussions. And this is sometimes more important than to please everyone at first sight. Moreover, everything innovative is always first perceived with hostility.

С новой внешностью "Тойоте" будет легче defend its position in the compact crossover segment, which, in fact, it itself opened in 1994. Since then, the car was positioned as a woman, but the new version should change this trend. If earlier only 40% of Rav4 customers were men, now this figure has grown to 68%.