We study the configurations of Rav 4 4th generation

Toyota RAV 4 is a compact crossover made in Japan. The car is positioned by the manufacturer as a youth vehicle for active recreation. Initially, the RAV4 was produced exclusively with all-wheel drive, but when the car was restyled and received a new body, front-wheel drive appeared. To maximally cover customer requests, the car is available in several trim levels, differing in technical characteristics, dynamics and price. The appearance of the Toyota RAV4 is shown in the photo below.

RAV4 appearance

Overview of Toyota RAV 4 varieties

The cost of the RAV4 is directly related to what equipment the car has. When buying a used car, the price also depends on the year of manufacture and the general condition of the car. Prices for a new vehicle may vary due to the presence/absence of certain additional options. The table below shows a comparison of the costs of cars with different fillings.

Table - Estimated cost of the Toyota RAV 4 model range

Rear view of the RAV4

Prestige

The Prestige package could be purchased with one of three engines (petrol 2.0 3ZR-FE, 2.5 2AR-FE, diesel 2.2 2AD-FHV) only with automatic transmissions (variator or automatic transmission) and all-wheel drive.

The following are the main differences between the 4th generation Toyota Rav 4 equipped with Prestige and Comfort Plus:

• Eighteen inch wheels are used instead of seventeen inch;
• contactless trunk opening system;
• leather upholstery instead of fabric;
• the driver's seat can be adjusted in eight (previously in six) directions, and the passenger's in four;
• driver location memory function;
• electric drive of the driver's seat;
• heated rear sofa;
• front, rear parking sensors;
• high beam control system
• assistance when moving down the mountain;
• installation of eight instead of seven inch LCD monitor is provided.

Prestige Plus

The 2021 Toyota Rav 4 equipped with Prestige Plus has the following features that are not included in the Prestige:

• program to prevent driving into oncoming traffic;
• blind spot monitor;
• navigation system;
• cameras for front and side views.

Two-tone version of the Toyota Rav 4 XA40
At the same time, the Prestige Plus uses leather upholstery, but a smaller 7-inch monitor is installed, there is no front dividing armrest, a function for contactless trunk opening, and memory settings for the driver’s seat.

Prestige Safety

The Prestige Safety equipment of the 4th generation Toyota Rav 4 is much richer when compared to the Prestige Plus. The interior has a dividing front armrest. There is also a seat memory function. The trunk can be opened using a contactless system. At the same time, the car is equipped with electronic programs that help improve traffic safety. Among them:

Hybrid interior after restyling

• complex for monitoring driver fatigue indicator;
• adaptive cruise control;
• traffic sign recognizer;
• collision avoidance function with automatic distribution of the required braking force;
• adapted road lighting system.

Main technical characteristics

The technical specifications of the RAV4 are presented in the table below.

Table - Overview of the main technical characteristics of the Toyota RAV 4

Toyota RAV4 interior

Basic equipment Standard

The beige interior looks expensive, but it is not so practical to use.
The standard version of the 4th generation Toyota Rav 4 involves the use of only the 2.0 3ZR-FE engine and a 6-speed manual transmission.

The front optics are equipped with halogen lamps and daytime running lights with a headlight washer system. The rear lights use LEDs. Driver comfort in the cabin space is ensured by the presence of air conditioning, fabric upholstery, a multimedia system with four speakers and AM, FM, CD functions, which can be controlled by buttons on the steering wheel.

Also in the basic equipment of the Standard Toyota Rav 4 IV generation:

• front, rear foglights;
• auxiliary electric heating system;
• heated front row seats;
• heating, electric drive of external mirrors;
• rear row of seats with the ability to fold in a ratio of 60 to 40;
• steering column with adjustable tilt and reach;
• heating the wiper rest area;
• front rear power windows.

Standard Plus

The Toyota Rav 4 IV generation Standard Plus can only be equipped with a two-liter one hundred and forty-six horsepower 3ZR-FE CVT engine, but the drive is 2WD or 4WD.

The Standard Plus package is supplemented with the following options in comparison with the basic equipment of the 2015 Standart Rav 4:

• light and rain sensors;
• separate climate control into two zones;
• interior mirror with automatic dimming function.

Review of the Standard package

The basic Standard package includes the following filling:

• seven airbags;
• air conditioner;
• anti-lock braking system;
• on-board computer;
• hill start assist system;
• curtain pillows;
• interface for communication with a telephone;
• tire pressure sensor;
• stabilization system;
• fog lights;
• heated seats;
• electrically adjustable mirrors;
• power steering;
• electric windows on all side windows.

Main differences of Standard+

The difference between the Standard+ configuration is the presence of a variator instead of a manual gearbox. As a result, the dynamics of the car sagged slightly, but efficiency increased.

The advantage of the Standard+ package is climate control, which comes instead of air conditioning. All-wheel drive vehicles also have hill descent control.

All-wheel drive Rav 4 3rd, 4th and 5th generations

Toyota RAV4 3rd, 4th and 5th generations use an automatic all-wheel drive system. It consists of a multi-plate clutch that is controlled electronically. The electronics signal transmits torque to the rear wheels. Clutch blocking is affected by front wheel slip and the stabilization system. This improves vehicle control on slippery surfaces.

The Rav 4 3 has a function for forced locking of the clutch when driving in off-road conditions at a speed of no more than forty kilometers per hour. For this purpose, there is a Lock button located on the center console.

Connected all-wheel drive Toyota Scheme
For coordinated operation of 4WD, electric power steering and stabilization system on the Toyota RAV4, the Integrated Active Drive . If you get into a skid, the system adjusts the fuel supply, brakes the wheels individually and distributes torque to the front axle in the range from 55 to 100%. The force on the steering wheel is also reduced for the direction in which you need to turn to get out of a skid. Especially for Integrated Active Drive, Japanese designers installed a plug-in electromagnetic rear axle clutch on the Rav 4.

Scheme 4WD 3rd generation

The Toyota RAV4 all-wheel drive transmission has the following operating principle. The cardan shaft is connected via a coupling to the input shaft of the rear axle gearbox. In normal mode, only the front axle is engaged, but if necessary, torque is redistributed to the second axle.

4th generation scheme

Depending on the specific configuration of the Toyota RAV4, the following all-wheel drive control options can be used:

Using the AUTO button, which allows you to use two modes - 2WD and AWD. In the first, only the front axle will work, with the button disabled. And when it is turned on, 4WD goes into automatic mode, accordingly, the additional axle will be put into operation as needed.

By means of the LOCK button, which ensures operation in automated mode or with the maximum degree of clutch blocking. The second mode is activated after pressing.

Some models are equipped exclusively with an AWD complex, which functions constantly.

4WD hybrid Toyota Rav 4

Japanese developers also use hybrid all-wheel drive for the Toyota Rav 4. Its operation is ensured by a gearbox and an electric motor. The following variations are used:

• classic three-shaft;
• compact two-shaft with a low-power electric motor.

In hybrid Toyotas with a plug-in rear axle, there is no rigid connection between the front and rear wheels.
Their operating principle is identical. The front axle operates in constant mode. In this case, there is no direct mechanical connection between the axes. Connection to the rear operation is carried out through a separate electric motor -generator and a two-stage gearbox.

Hybrid 4WD diagram

One of the types of all-wheel drive transmission Rav 4 5th generation

The new generation Toyota Rav 4 all-wheel drive is called Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD . The work is based on torque vectoring, which allows you separately distribute the load on the rear wheels depending on road conditions. Also, the 4WD design allows the wheels to be completely disconnected from the incoming torque. This is possible thanks to the ratchet type coupling.

The features of the fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 all-wheel drive can theoretically improve cross-country ability and increase vehicle stabilization. Fuel consumption is also reduced due to the even distribution of torque across the wheels. When there is no load, the rear axle is automatically disabled.

Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD

Features of the Comfort+ package

The Comfort Plus package has a number of advantages over the previously reviewed models. The list below shows what is included in the filling:

• Rear View Camera;
• key card for starting the power plant with a button;
• alloy wheels;
• electric trunk;
• light sensor;
• bi-xenon headlights;
• heated steering wheel;
• Rain sensor;
• passive cruise control.

Also, the Comfort package provides the opportunity to buy a car with a 180-horsepower power unit. The 2.5-liter engine significantly improves dynamic performance. At the same time, there is a slight increase in fuel consumption.

Appearance of the car in the Comfort+ configuration

Engine compartment of a car with Comfort+ filling

Comfort

Comfort package Toyota Rav 4 4th generation is available with all engines (petrol 2.0 3ZR-FE and 2.5 2AR-FE, diesel 2.2 2AD-FHV) and gearboxes (mechanical, automatic transmission, CVT).

The Comfort equipment differs from Standard Plus in the following indicators:

• aluminum rims for wheels;
• electrical circuit for opening the luggage compartment;
• dividing front armrest;
• heating complex of the windshield, washer fluid supply nozzles, steering wheel;
• Cruise control;
• rear view camera;
• seven inch LCD screen.

Comfort Plus

Next to the Comfort package of the 2021 Toyota Rav 4 is Comfort Plus. This equipment provides for the installation of LED headlights, a power unit start button, a Toyota Touch 2 multimedia complex with the ability to scroll through the “Flick function” menu, AUX, USB with six speakers. There is also a keyless entry feature.

Review Style

The main advantage of the Style package is the presence of parking sensors as standard. In previous versions, its installation was possible only for a fee. The same situation applies to the navigation system. In previous trim levels it was optional and, if desired, the car owner had to pay an additional amount of about 80 thousand rubles.

In previous versions, the electric seats for the front passenger and driver were not available. In the Style filling, electrical adjustment is standard and does not require additional costs.

Appearance of RAV4 with Style filling

Features Prestige and Exclusive

The car in the Prestige and Exclusive configurations looks more presentable and expensive. Its interior is made of leather. This not only improves aesthetics, but also allows you to maintain a neat internal appearance longer.

The seats are not just electric, but also have the ability to remember their parameters. This option significantly increases the comfort of using the car if it is driven by several people. Also, remembering the positions allows the car owner to adjust the seat depending, for example, on the traffic situation.

Vehicle in Prestige configuration

Exclusive

The Exclusive package is available with gasoline engines and all-wheel drive. The 2021 Toyota Rav 4 in Exclusive equipment has the following options:

• contactless trunk opening program;
• combined upholstery;
• the possibility of ordering decorative trim for the dashboard using leather inserts - provided that the seats are equipped with leather upholstery;
• front dividing armrest;
• multimedia complex with an eight-inch LCD screen and CD playback. DVD discs;
• improved design due to unique models of light alloy wheels and installation of Exclusive logos on the front fenders of the Rav 4;
• availability of fasteners for mounting the roof rack.