New Toyota RAV4 Debuts at IAA

Press Release

RAV4 X

 

The RAV4 X has been conceived to become the flagship of the range, challenging premium contenders in the SUV Compact segment. It will only be available with the high power 2.2 D-4D 177 DIN hp diesel engine (D-4D 180) and will be equipped with the latest technology run flat tyres. The RAV4 X will include exclusive exterior and interior features such as darkened headlamps, unique front grille, privacy glass, over fenders, and exclusive 18-inch alloy rims. An extensive range of premium features such as powered & heated leather seats, Smart Entry & Start System, rain & dusk sensors and electro-chromatic mirrors will be standard on RAV4 X, limiting the option list to a full map navigation system with Bluetooth technology, a Parking Assist Monitor and a powered sun roof.

 

Great driving performance

 

• D-4D ‘Clean Power’ diesel technology
• Integrated Active Drive System: an advanced interactive management system to enhance performance, handling and safety
• Redesigned front and rear suspensions to enhance stability and passenger comfort
• Enhanced safety features such as impact absorbing chassis and segment first driver knee airbag

 

The all-new Toyota RAV4 offers great driving performance and premium passenger car levels of ride, safety and comfort. There is a choice of three engines with outstanding performance and low fuel consumption, including the most powerful diesel in the compact SUV segment.

 

The new Toyota RAV4 is the latest model in the Toyota line-up to be offered with the new 2.2-litre D-4D diesel engines, offering a choice of either 136 DIN hp (100kW) or 177 DIN hp (130kW) Clean Power with Toyota D-CAT technology. Both engines come with a six-speed manual gearbox.

 

Equipped with the D-4D 180 Clean Power engine, delivering a torque of 400 Nm, the RAV4 has a maximum speed of 200 km/h and will accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds. Despite this class-leading acceleration and performance, the RAV4 remains one of the most economical vehicles in the segment, with a combined fuel consumption of 7.2 litres/100 km.

 

The D-4D 135 diesel offers even better economy balanced with excellent on-road performance; a top speed of 180 km/h and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 10.5 seconds. Fuel consumption, on the combined cycle, is 6.7 litres/100 km.

 

Both engines comply with EURO IV emissions standards and the D-4D 180 is equipped with Toyota’s unique D-CAT emissions reduction technology which reduces diesel particulates and NOx simultaneously, making this the cleanest production diesel engine in the segment.

For petrol power, the new RAV4 offers the latest development of the 2.0-litre VVT-i engine with 152 DIN hp (112kW) and the choice of a five-speed manual or four speed automatic transmission. Top speed is 185 km/h (175 km/h in 4A/T) and 0-100 km/h acceleration is 10.6 seconds (12.0 seconds in 4A/T). Combined fuel consumption (manual) is 8.8 litres/100 km (9.1 litres/100 km in 4A/T).

 

Both on and off-road, the new Toyota RAV4 is easy to control with enhanced active safety through the high technology Integrated Active Drive System handling and safety package.

 

The VSC+ is a world first in this segment. In most other vehicles the anti-lock braking (ABS), traction control (TRC), vehicle stability control (VSC) and Electric Power Steering (EPS) operate independently of each other.

 

Toyota’s VSC+ integrates these functions via the high-speed CAN communications and adds the Active Torque Control 4WD system. This interaction of all systems allows for real-time control that corresponds to driver operation and vehicle behaviour, resulting in enhanced running, turning and stopping performance.