Review from the owner of a Toyota RAV4 2010 2.0 mech. Comfort 2010

Description Toyota RAV4 2010

The third generation of the 2010 RAV4 is produced in two versions:

• regular wheelbase, 2.0 l engine – 158 hp. With.;
• increased distance between the axles, engine capacity 2.4 liters, power – 170 hp. With.

Models have a 6-speed manual transmission, equipped with a CVT for changing to any of six speeds. Fuel consumption has decreased due to the new generation internal combustion engine.

The Toyota RAV4 has a new front end design and aluminum wheels. The chromed steel radiator grille gives the car a dynamic look. Externally, from any angle in the photo, the Toyota RAV four 2010 looks stylish.

The interior equipment of the cabin has changed for the better:

• leather steering wheel;
• soft illumination of the instrument panel, protecting the eyes of passengers;
• accessibility of all control devices from the driver's seat.

The seats in the 2010 Toyota RAV 4 are adjustable in height and position, and there are folding comfortable armrests. Rear cameras provide visibility when parking.

There is good sound insulation, electric drive for all moving body elements. Heated windshield and rearview mirrors improve visibility in winter.

Review of Toyota RAV4 2.0 VVT-i 4WD (2010)

Good afternoon! The mileage on the RAV has exceeded 10,000 km, so I decided to write a couple of lines about it.

It all started a year ago. My wife had an FF2 1.6/120 hp, Gia, mech., 5-door, 2006, 26,000 km. To replace it, I wanted something crossover, up to $40,000 for an automatic car, with insurance, registration, signaling, and winter wheels. To have a car in family No. 2, I have a car, and my wife works near the house - in good weather she always walks, so FF2 has such a ridiculous mileage, but I haven’t driven it. They advertised the sale of the Focus and went to showrooms to look around and ask prices. No used items were considered. We started with KUGA (my wife can’t live without a Ford) 2.5T petrol - it was a struggle to get into the amount, but the consumption is too high for a baby, it’s a bit cramped inside and again - hello, dear FF 2! We haven't sold ours yet! I advocated for a 2.0/163 hp diesel engine, but 40,600 Baku only for the car. It is not permissible for us. For the same reason, the Forester fell off - 2.5 at maximum speed - the same money, only much more ascetic inside, in a showroom car the driver's door card itself is shaking (as a Subaru user: mine is already a little unstable, but after 60 thousand). My wife just didn’t like the SGV, I didn’t insist. Out changed his face - crossed out. I pedaled the Sideboard (in the required configuration, more than 40,000 and the rear window is like an embrasure) and Hitrila (even if it didn’t catch) - they flew off. I didn’t consider the Koreans and Captiva/Antara, the Americans were only restoring supplies after the crisis, Friel was very expensive. But regarding FF2 there are some things that are not very worrying. We took a time out. In short, Toyota is selling off the remains of the 2010 year with a discount of 1,500 bucks, we give the Focus to resellers (for $10,300, damn, I would drive such a car for that money!!!), these two events come together, and what do we have in the end? : for $36,000 black (and I can drive!) RAV-4 Restyle (face in Toyota’s corporate style, turn signals in the mirrors (and I don’t like that - they’ll knock off the mirror before you replace it, but there’s no turn signal)) 2.0 /158 l/s, CVT, equipment - everything you want (d/d, d/s, heated windshield, self-dimming interior mirror, heated front pops, 17th casting, ESP, a ton of airbags, etc., etc. . etc.), only leather is missing (we have something like leather + suede, in my opinion even better), navigation, roof rails and xenon, it is not included in any kit. In the cabin they bought additional rubber mats (for some reason a little cheaper than at the car market), installed engine protection (also not very expensive) and a signaling system (completely mr and 2 times more expensive than in any other place - well, that’s why they and officials). I insured myself (7.62%) and finally left there.

Start of operation. It turned out to be cruel for Rav - construction began on the dacha. At first it was not much, 300-350 kilograms each, I was alone in the car and placed the loads evenly. But the turn came to the tiles. They wrote it out, paid for it, and go ahead and load. I saw this mountain... I imagined how much it weighed. In short, all the way to the dacha, 60 kilometers, I forced myself not to calculate how much weight was driving here (like you can’t see it from the crouched car!). Of course, I drove very carefully, but my heart bled generously... Poor little guy... Everything turned out okay.

The dacha is a dacha, but you have to look around. Salon + trunk. The design of the center of the torpedo, where the climate control and everything else is controlled, is some kind of two-story horror. Mouzon is Mr., but at the same time MUCH better than what I have in Legacy. It is also controlled on the steering wheel. There is also a cruise there; a cruise is like a cruise, it’s a useful thing, I use it outside the city. There are two glove compartments - the top one is for crumpled insurance, the bottom one is quite roomy. There is also a box armrest, 2 cup holders, and pockets in all doors. No, there is no pocket in the back door. The back door opens in Japanese: from the side of the road, the narrow-eyed are too lazy to throw the hinges. On it hangs a case with a spare tire - I don’t know if it’s cast or stamped, I haven’t opened it yet (ugh 3 times). Would it be better if the 5th door opened up? - I don’t know, there’s no garage. There is an underground organizer in the trunk, not the same, of course, as in Hitril, but also very good. I removed the luggage curtain to hell, it’s lying around in the countryside, why is it needed at all - it’s just unnecessary sounds, and the rear windows are slightly tinted at the factory. The seats fold and slide as you please.

Further. Well, I won’t talk about paintwork, and that’s clear to everyone. The hood is heavy, somehow pleasantly heavy. The headlights are washed with a separate button. Fine. About riding. But it doesn’t work like that, I thought it was a vegetable one, but no! Seriously, I didn't expect it myself. There is also a magic “sport” button - it raises the revs by about a thousand, the car becomes so nervous, it follows the pedal better. In our traffic jams it’s not really needed, how consumption grows with it is another question, but it starts just as sluggishly. By the way, the average consumption for 10 months and 10 thousand km is 11.8 liters according to the on-board computer. The dacha ended a long time ago, and in the city there are traffic jams, traffic jams and trips over short distances. It's -20 below zero now, but it's going to get warmer. And according to my passport, damn it, city consumption is 9.5 liters. There are also paddle shifters - their purpose is absolutely not clear to me, if you want to torture the engine, you can do it with a stick in the "M" mode - it becomes a little faster and you can slow down (slow down) the engine. The variable speed is adaptive - if you mess with it a little with the “sport” button on, then, turning it off, you feel a certain agility in the car that was not previously observed. But in traffic jams all your agility goes nowhere. Please understand me correctly about the playfulness - I was expecting a vegetable, but it turned out differently. But not a bullet. I mean, it’s not a Kuga 2.5T.

There was also an off-road excursion. We went to the forest to pick mushrooms, got ready to return, the navigator (not a car) shows 10 km in a straight line to the dacha, and 30+. We are driving along a forest road, we meet locals in an UAZ, they say that there is no need to go any further - there are only timber trucks there, they say we are not very good at going there ourselves. We turned around with great difficulty on a narrow forest path and headed back. But it started to itch in my butt!!! - another no less easy turn, the astonished faces of the forest guards from the UAZ (amazed and sympathetic), and we are heading towards adventures in off-road style! I drove along the rut for about 5 kilometers, then I just slid down and sat down on my belly.

The aforementioned foresters in the UAZ pulled us out within two hours. With great difficulty and breaking two shovels. It didn't cost much. Off-road, blah! The next day I screwed the rear number plate higher (I tore it off anyway) and inserted the silencer into its rubber holders.

The original tires are European all-season Bridge Dueler - real all-season tires - they suck in all seasons. I haven’t bought a normal summer one yet, but for the winter the DM-V1 Bridge is super, it’s a hundred times better in winter than on my original one in summer! But it costs... an infection. But it's worth it!

Well, that seems to be all for now. Pounce.

Vehicle characteristics

Toyota RAV 4 is a car for a relaxed driving style. You shouldn’t expect a powerful drive from the car; this is a workhorse for traveling around the city or in nature.

Engines

With the release of the third generation of machines, the company also offers new engines - instead of 3S-FE, 1AZ-FE 2.0 l and 2AZ-FE 2.4 l are installed, power up to 160 hp. With.

Technical characteristics of the new engines:

• DOHC type, 4 cylinders with a diameter of 86 mm;
• gasoline AI-95 Euro-5, for a 2.4 liter engine it is better to use AI-92;
• a full tank of fuel is enough for 800 km of the combined cycle;
• service life 400 thousand km.

The chain drive of the engine gas distribution mechanism has a service life of 150 thousand km, then it needs replacement. The potential of the two-liter 1AZ-FE unit is decent, capable of traveling up to 500 thousand km without major repairs. The engine valves will not be damaged even if the timing belt breaks, but in this case it will be necessary to change the roller with the pump. To extend the life of the engine, it is necessary to change consumables in a timely manner and correct even minor breakdowns of the unit.

Chassis

The car has independent wheel suspension with stabilizer bar. The ball joints are installed separately from the lever. The front suspension is MacPherson strut and the rear is multi-link. The car has good handling, but the suspension is stiff, so you can feel every pothole on the road. The stabilization system automatically loads the rear axle when tire grip deteriorates.

The car is equipped with a Multidrive S transmission, with smooth gear changes, capable of withstanding a mileage of up to 200 thousand km. The mechanism is electronically controlled depending on the drive load, and has smaller dimensions than an automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is connected to the car through an electromagnetic clutch automatically when slipping.

Frequent problems and malfunctions

Each new generation or restyling adds comfort and reliability to the Toyota RAV 4. But shortcomings remained, despite the efforts of the company's engineers.

Transmission

The advantages of such a variator over step mechanics are dynamics, high efficiency, fuel economy, and a service life of up to 200 thousand km.

Main problems:

• wear of the notches of the working cone and belt, resulting in reduced traction;
• automatic gear change - the step motor lasts no more than 150 thousand km;
• destruction of bearings;
• oil pump malfunction, valve wear;
• clogging of the oil cooling heat exchanger.

Signs of a variator malfunction:

• heating of the gearbox above normal;
• car jolts at start, while moving;
• noise in bearings.

To extend the life of the transmission, do not overload the car and do not operate a cold transmission without warming it up.

Shocks when shifting gears indicate a problem with the transfer case - the hydraulic compensator will need to be replaced. To increase the transmission life, you need to fill in fresh oil every 60 thousand km. The clutch lasts 120 thousand km, and the main problem of the transmission is fluid leakage through the axle seals.

Chassis

The suspension is reliable, but repairs are expensive. The stabilizer bar is replaced after 40 thousand km, and the shock absorber supports - after 80 thousand km. Levers and silent blocks can withstand 120 thousand kilometers. Most often, the steering drive bushings break, but the parts are easily repaired, and the safety margin of the repair kit is enough for 20 thousand km. Common breakdowns of the RAV 4 chassis:

• wear on the rear suspension arms of silent blocks;
• creaking of front stabilizer bushings;
• The steering rack requires replacement after driving on bad roads.

If you regularly undergo maintenance, lubricate the calipers, change worn bearings, shock absorbers and silent blocks, then the suspension will last for the life of the car.

Electrics

The car's equipment is single-wire, the function of the second phase is performed by the body, the mains voltage is 12 V. The vehicle's equipment includes an electric drive for the side windows, mirrors, driver's seat and trunk door.

Measures to prevent breakdown of electrical appliances:

• do not open the network while the engine is running;
• if the engine does not start, do not keep the ignition on for more than 10 seconds;
• do not allow the engine to operate without a generator;
• When performing repair work, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery, and when welding, disconnect the generator and electronic control unit.

Common electrical problems with Toyota RAV 2010:

• The brake light switch under the brake pedal often burns out.
• The rear door electric drive overheats and fails.
• Low beam lamps fail when non-original spare parts are used.

The electrical equipment of the machine is reliable. During operation, usually nothing needs to be done other than replacing fuses.

Body

The third generation of the 2010 Toyota RAV4 has updated elements and body shape. In the advertising photo, the car looks powerful and creates a feeling of speed. Compared to previous models, there have been changes - the spare wheel is now in the trunk, there are rubberized linings on the sills and arches. The bumper is unpainted as standard.

But there are still some problems:

• The paint layer is only 90 microns, easily scratched and chipped;
• When using the car for a long time, the hood rusts;
• the tailgate sags due to weak hinges;
• The plastic covering of the headlights darkens over time.

Scratches on the RAV 4 2010 can be easily removed by polishing.

For an additional fee, tuning is offered - durable pearlescent paint, as in the photo.

Salon

The interior trim is made of hard plastic, which does not creak for the first 250 thousand kilometers. The interior parts do not have sharp corners, and the leather on the seats creates comfort for passengers. The inconvenience is caused by wide pillars that block the external view.

Disadvantages of the car interior:

• poor sound insulation;
• creaking interior plastic in used cars;
• The steering braid quickly becomes bald;
• the fabric areas of the upholstery are greasy.

The interior of the car is not very large, but cozy, and the dashboard is well equipped.

Review from the owner of a Toyota RAV4 2010 2.0 mech. Comfort 2010

Author:Renat
Model: Toyota RAV4 2010 2.0 mech. Comfort Year of manufacture: 2010 Fuel consumption: 7-11

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In six months of operation I have driven 16,000 km. Of these, almost 8500 km. a trip to Abkhazia, the rest of the time in the city and short forays into nature within the region. I think I tested my Rafik to the fullest in terms of driving performance and in different climatic conditions. On the way to the south we found ourselves in a real inferno. Indeed, summer 2010. in the European part it was outstanding; according to the computer, in some places it reached 42 degrees. The winter of 2010-2011 in Siberia was not the harshest, but after the New Year there were decent frosts. We have a manual RAFik with a two-liter 158hp engine. in the Comfort package. The drive is fully plug-in. A full range of active safety systems, seven airbags, active head restraints. Cruise control, rain and light sensors, audio system with changer and Bluetooth, heated seats, dual-zone climate. In my opinion, a decent equipment option. The price, of course, is also worthy of 1,120,000, but upon closer examination of its closest competitors it is quite consistent. There was one caveat - the box. For me, the type of transmission does not matter, but my wife prefers an automatic. We didn’t consider a CVT, but with a classic automatic we were about 150,000 over budget. Therefore, my wife had to remember the skills she acquired in driving school, since after she received her license, our family only had cars with automatic transmission. The RAV received its baptism of fire during a trip to the south. At the beginning of the trip the speedometer showed 1200 km. Frankly speaking, the road is not close, there were concerns about the new car. But they were in vain. Although when I shared my plans with the manager in the salon, he honestly admitted to me that in the period up to 2000-5000 km. Factory defects may appear. Two-liter engine with 158 hp. didn't disappoint. The car was almost fully loaded and the air conditioning was constantly running. I didn't feel any lack of traction. The average consumption of 95 gasoline on the highway was 7 liters. In city mode in winter with warm-ups 10-11l. Out of habit, the mechanics required me to remember my skills, but then I completely merged with the machine. Significant fuel savings compared to an automatic. Perhaps the only discomfort is in traffic jams. I used to use cruise control only on automatics; on manuals it’s somewhat unusual. But for large stretches unloaded with transport, it is a useful option. I easily accelerated the RAV to 180 km/h, but I can’t say that speeds above 130-140 km/h are comfortable, but this is more due to the suspension. In winter, the engine starts perfectly, the lowest temperature was -33 without problems. But in the very heat there was a double start several times. By and large, the performance of the engine and gearbox did not cause any complaints. The suspension on the Rafik is stiff, especially the rear. On a good road, of course, everything is fine, but the bumps and joints are noticeably reflected into the body. And the sound is especially unpleasant from behind. The electric power steering has its own characteristics; at low speeds the lightness borders on emptiness, but with increasing speed the steering wheel becomes heavier and becomes more informative. We are not talking about sportiness, but the handling is not bad. Comfortable cruising speed is 100-130 km/h, optimal fuel consumption and driving pleasure. High clearance is a great antidote to unclean yards and high curbs. The RAV cannot be called a real rogue. All-wheel drive helps well when starting on slippery roads, on slopes, and to a lesser extent in mud and deep snow. Together with VSC+ it copes well with loss of contact with the coating. I have already done all this in 4WD cars, the effect is similar. But to be honest, I was ready for this and I understand perfectly well that nothing more is required from an SUV. But I calmly let my wife go shopping in the ice. Externally, I like the restyled RAV more than its predecessor. Changes in the front part of the bumper, optics, and grille gave it a brutal look. In my opinion, the established stereotype has been destroyed; well, it’s hard to call the car a woman’s car. Everything inside is functional and practical. There is enough space both in front and behind. The back row moves and reclines decently. And when folded, a large volume with a flat floor is released. But all the seats, including the driver’s, did not seem the most comfortable to me. In the back row, the lowered headrest rests against the back. The driver's car has no pronounced lateral support and during long hauls you feel fatigue in the back and other places. My wife's dimensions are significantly smaller and she finds it comfortable. Equipped with electronic devices at a high modern level. The air conditioner easily coped with the abnormal heat, although sometimes it was necessary to switch to manual control mode. In winter, we fully experienced dual-zone climate control; it turns out that my wife and I have different understandings of a comfortable temperature. Heated seats are very useful for winter. The car is still warming up, it’s still cold inside, but you already feel a kind warmth. I'm not a music gourmet, in my opinion, the audio system is up to par. The MP3 format, beloved by motorists, reads, we didn’t listen to the end of 6 discs in the changer during 9 days of travel, of course, taking into account the radio stations near populated areas. Bluetooth with voice control works great, but things do happen. When there are children in the car, for example, and you have to explain yourself to an angry and expressionless boss. I would like the finishing materials in a car costing more than a million to be richer. I haven’t seen any crickets yet, but there is a trend and it’s a matter of time. I completely forgot to mention the new sports steering wheel in leather, with radio and Bluetooth controls. Really comfortable steering wheel. TO1 with a mileage of 10,000 km. did not reveal any deviations, the cost of replacing consumables is about 6,000 rubles. I would like the mileage between services to be longer. I have absolutely no regrets about choosing the car. There are disadvantages, like any car. But they are not so significant as to dissuade potential buyers.

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