New Toyota RAV4 will be a long time to get to market

28 March 2018

Sales of the new model will start more soon

Opened in new York international auto show promises us a lot of interesting novelties. One of the most important premieres for the Russian market was the Toyota RAV4 crossover fifth generation. Its predecessor is not only one of bestsellerov segment, but even among the TOP 10 most popular cars in Russia.

The exterior of the RAV4 has changed dramatically. It seems that the appearance of the car resembles nothing of the past generation. On the back there were creases that are reminiscent of the style of fresh Lexus models. But some items, there is a continuity of design. And since one of the main markets for Toyota RAV4 is United States, and he imitates the local models: Tacoma pickup and large crossover Highlander.

Like the latest Toyota RAV4 moved to architecture, TNGA. One of its advantages is a more rigid body: this option increased from 57 %. But despite the change "truck", the size of the car is almost unchanged, but the wheelbase stretched by 30 mm.

Under the bonnet of the Toyota RAV4 will be possible to detect the engines of the previous volume. But no metamorphosis is still not done. Upgraded 2.5-liter gasoline engine Dynamic line Force has increased compression ratio. In theory, it allows you to raise the impact, however, while the data on power and torque were not disclosed. Changed and transmission: number of speeds has increased from six to eight.

The hybrid version of the "Rafik" will receive the installation of the Toyota Hybrid System II. It employs a 2.5-liter engine and an electric motor with an increase of 30% thrust. In this case we will use a CVT.

In the cabin of the Toyota RAV4 will be provided with a seven-inch touch screen Entune system 3.0. Already in the database claimed to support the Wi-Fi Connect, Amazon Alexa, and Apple CarPlay. More expensive complex Entune Audio 3.0 will boast increased to eight inch screen, 3.0 Entune Premium Audio in addition will offer satellite navigation. Among other features noted the presence of five USB ports scattered around the cabin, and the possibility of ordering Qi wireless charging.

Sales of Toyota RAV4 will begin soon. In the USA the novelty will be available in December, and the company's customers in Europe will have to wait until 2019.