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Toyota RAV4 Third generation

Toyota RAV4 3rd Generation car history (2006-2016)

Model code

XA30

Production

2006 to 2016

Body style

5-door SUV

Platform

Toyota New MC platform

Engine

  • Petrol:
  • 2.0 L 1AZ-FE VVT-i I4
  • 2.0 L 1AZ-FSE VVT-i D-4 I4
  • 2.0 L 3ZR-FAE Valve Matic I4
  • 2.4 L 2AZ-FE VVT-i I4
  • 2.5 L 2AR-FE VVT-i I4
  • 3.5 L 2GR-FE Dual VVT-i V6
  • Diesel:
  • 2.2 L 2AD-FTV D-4D I4-T
  • 2.2 L 2AD-FHV D-CAT I4-T

Transmission

  • 5/6-speed manual
  • 4/5/6-speed automatic
  • CVT-i

Wheelbase

2,560–2,660 mm (100.8–104.7 in)

Length

4,395–4,620 mm (173.0–181.9 in)

Width

1,815–1,855 mm (71.5–73.0 in)

Height

1,685–1,755 mm (66.3–69.1 in)

In March 2006, the third RAV4 appeared. The body grew compared to the second generation by up to 12 cm in the outer length. For the first time, the RAV4 was available exclusively as a five-door. A version with pure front-wheel drive was no longer offered due to lack of public interest. The vehicle is equipped with an all-wheel drive system (Active Torque Control), which uses an electromagnetically controlled clutch. The torque distribution between the front and rear axles is continuously optimized while driving. The RAV4 is available in four grades: XT3, XT4, XT5 and T180.

The RAV4 has been totally redesigned, taking into account modern customer expectations, while retaining the fun-to-drive quality that has been fundamental to its lasting appeal. It’s longer and wider than the previous model, providing more cabin space for passenger comfort and also a substantial – 47 per cent – increase in load area volume. Action is all that’s needed to do the job – headrests and the seat cushions can be left in place. Numerous handy storage spaces have been created throughout the vehicle, including a generously-sized underfloor compartment in the boot.

In addition, vehicle dynamics regulations such as VSC + (Vehicle Stability Control) of the latest generation were installed, which Toyota calls in the entirety IADS (Intelligent Active Drive System). For example, the systems are able to detect oversteer or understeer tendencies of the vehicle and to actively assist the driver in correct steering reactions or to impede incorrect steering reactions. The system monitors and controls all active safety systems such as ABS, brake assistant, TRC (Traction Control, traction control system), VSC + and the electronic power steering.

Aerodynamic design gives the RAV4 a drag coefficient of 0.31Cd, the best in its segment. Smooth airflow around the car aids fuel consumption, quiet running at high speed and stability.

The vehicle is 145mm longer than the previous generation model at 4,395mm (4,315 for T180 without rear-mounted spare wheel) and has a significantly longer wheelbase (+70mm) and rear overhang. This allows passenger comfort to be greatly improved: cabin length is up by 85mm (to 1,820mm) and the couple distance between front and rear seats is greater by 55mm.Interior volume is now 3,822 litres, an increase of 13 per cent on the outgoing model. The benefit of this is most evident in the luggage compartment, the rear passenger headroom and the shoulder room for all occupants. Load capacity is 586 litres with the seats in place, growing to 1,469 litres when the rear seats are folded down.

Toyota RAV4 3rd Gen Maintenance Guide (2006-2016)

KEY POINTS

  • All-new RAV4, third generation of the world’s most successful compact SUV
  • Establishing new benchmarks for driving performance, quality, passenger comfort and equipment
  • Rugged and modern five-door body
  • Longer and wider than previous model, but easier to manoeuvre
  • Class-leading aerodynamics for improved fuel efficiency
  • Significant increase in interior space, including 47 per cent more luggage room
  • Toyota Easy Flat folding rear seat system
  • Active Torque Control 4WD system automatically transfers torque between front and rear wheels for optimum performance in all conditions
  • First-in-segment Integrated Active Drive System (XT4 grade and higher)
  • Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) – standard on XT4 grade and higher, plus Downhill Assist Control (DAC) on models with automatic transmission
  • All-new suspension for improved ride and comfort
  • Three engines – revised 2.0-litre VVT-i petrol and new-to-the-range 2.2-litre D-4D 140 and 180 diesels
  • 175bhp (177 DIN hp) 2.2-litre D-4D 180 engine exclusive to flagship T180 model
  • D-4D 180 most powerful engine in its class, with nought to 62mph in 9.3 seconds and 40.4mpg combined cycle fuel consumption
  • Four trim levels – XT3, XT4, XT5 and T180
  • Alloy wheels, air conditioning, sound system with CD player and MP3/WMA compatibility, Easy Flat folding rear seat system and remote central double locking and alarm standard on all models
  • Leather upholstery, glovebox cooler, sunroof and climate control standard on XT4; full map colour satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Smart entry and Smart start system standard on XT5; rear privacy glass, 18-inch alloys and wheelarch extensions standard on T180
  • Nine airbags, including first-in-class driver’s knee airbag, standard on all models
  • Flagship T180 equipped with run-flat tyres and tyre pressure monitoring system, hence no tailgate-mounted spare wheel

The spare wheel is in the highest trim level in conjunction with the 130-kW diesel no longer exists, as these tires with emergency running features (Run Flat Tire), at least 80 kilometres the way to a garage at reduced speed (80 km / h) enable.

The following engines are offered:

  • 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 112 kW (152 hp) (VVTi)
  • 2.2-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine with 100 kW (136 hp) (D-4D)
  • 2.2-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine with 130 kW (177 hp) (D-CAT)

New era engines

Two of Toyota’s new generation 2.2-litre D-4D common rail diesel engines are offered in the RAV4 for the first time.

The D-4D 180, with 175bhp (177 DIN hp) and nought to 62mph acceleration in 9.3 seconds, is the most powerful engine in its class, yet will return 40.4mpg in combined cycle driving. Notably fuel economy and emissions levels are better than for the previous generation RAV4’s 2.0-litre D-4D engine.

The D-4D 80 will be available exclusively in the new RAV4 flagship model, the T180. The volume diesel power unit is the D-4D 140, delivering 134bhp (136 DIN hp), nought to 62mph in 10.5 seconds and 42.8mpg (combined).

Both engines have lightweight all-aluminium construction and benefit from engineering advances to achieve new low levels of noise and vibration. Low compression ratios and, in the D-4D 180, the use of piezoelectric fuel injectors, contribute to the excellent economy and low exhaust emissions. Toyota D-CAT (Diesel - Clean Advanced Technology) applied to the D-4D 180, including the unique DPNR four-way catalyst system, gives the engine world-

What’s more, the interior is more flexible than ever before with the adoption of Toyota’s Easy Flat system, which allows the rear seats (split 60:40) to be folded flat into the vehicle floor. A single lever

Toyota RAV4 Technical details 3rd Gen (2006-2016)

Model maintenance 

In February 2009, the RAV4 was given a facelift. The front end, rear and sills were optically altered. The interior has also been slightly modified. Contrary to expectations, Toyota now offers a version with pure front-wheel drive (4x2) in the revised RAV4. The front-wheel drive is only available with gasoline engine and can only be ordered with 6-speed manual transmission.

The four-wheel drive version of the gasoline engine is available with the new continuously variable automatic transmission (Multidrive-S).

The RAV4 is also the first vehicle in its segment to offer Integrated Active Drive. This combines and coordinates the Active Torque Control 4WD, the Vehicle Stability Control Plus (VSC+) and Electric Power Steering (EPS) to help bring the vehicle under control if the onset of a skid or slide is detected. This provides much smoother and more effective intervention to help the driver keep control than in vehicles where the functions operate independently of each other.

Further aids newly available for safe progress include Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), which prevents the vehicle from slipping backwards when pulling away on an uphill gradient, and, on models with automatic transmission, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), which automatically applies braking pressure on steep descents without the wheels locking.

The RAV4 benefits from new suspension designs with MacPherson struts at the front and double wishbones at the rear. The new rear system is unique to the RAV4 and features diagonally-mounted shock absorbers positioned beneath the boot floor, causing less intrusion in the load space.

For the 110-kW diesel is now optionally a 6-speed automatic to have.

Since September 2009, the diesel version with 110 kW (150 hp) is also offered as a front-wheel drive (4x2) with 6-speed manual transmission.

The engines:

  • 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 116 kW (158 hp) (VVT-i Valvematic)
  • 2.2-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine with 110 kW (150 hp) (D-4D)
  • 2.2-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine with 130 kW (177 hp) (D-CAT)

In April 2010, the RAV4 was revised again. The entire front including bonnet, headlights, grille and fog lights and front apron were modified.

In early 2013, production of the third generation ended in Europe and Japan by 2016.

Toyota RAV4 car 3rd Gen specifications (2006-2016)

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  • Specifications and Equipment

    ENGINE 2.0-litre VVT-i

     

    Type

    Four cylinders in-line

    Cylinder head material

    Aluminium

    Engine block material

    Aluminium

    Valve mechanism

    Variable Valve Timing – intelligent,

    16-valve, DOHC, chain drive

    Fuel system

    Electronic fuel injection

    Bore x stroke (mm)

    86.0 x 86.0

    Displacement (cc)

    1,998

    Compression ratio

    9.8:1

    Max. power [bhp (DIN hp) /rpm]

    150 (152) @ 6,000

    Max. torque (Nm/rpm)

    194 @ 4,000

    ENGINE D-4D 140

     

    Type

    Four cylinders in-line

    Cylinder head material

    Aluminium

    Engine block material

    Aluminium

    Valve mechanism

    16-valve, DOHC, chain drive

    Fuel system

    Common rail with solenoid injectors

    Injection pressure (bar)

    1,700

    Bore x stroke (mm)

    86.0 x 96.0

    Displacement (cc)

    2,231

    Compression ratio

    16.8 :1

    Max. power [bhp (DIN hp) /rpm]

    134 (136) @ 3,600

    Max torque (Nm/ rpm)

    310 @ 2,000-2,800

    ENGINE D-4D 180

     

    Type

    Four cylinders in-line

    Valve mechanism

     16-valve, DOHC, chain drive

    Cylinder head material

    Aluminium

    Engine block material

    Aluminium

    Fuel system

    Common rail with piezoelectric injectors

    Injection pressure (bar)

    1,800

    Bore x stroke (mm)

    86.0 x 96.0

    Displacement (cc)

    2,231

    Compression ratio

    15.8 :1

    Max. power (bhp (DIN hp) /rpm)

    175 (177) @ 3,600

    Max torque (Nm/ rpm)

    400 @ 2,000-2,600

    PERFORMANCE

    2.0 VVT-i

    (5 M/T)

    2.0 VVT-i

    (4 A/T)

    D-4D 140

    (6 M/T)

    D-4D 180

    (6 M/T)

    Max. speed (mph)

    115

    109

    112

    124

    0-62mph (sec)

    10.6

    12.0

    10.5

    9.3

    FUEL CONSUMPTION, EMISSIONS & VED RATING

     

    Combined (mpg)

    32.8

    31.4

    42.8

    40.4

    Urban (mpg)

    25.7

    24.4

    34.9

    33.6

    Extra Urban (mpg)

    39.2

    38.2

    50.4

    46.3

    Fuel tank capacity (l/gal)

      60 /13.2

    CO2 (g/km, combined cycle)

    202

    212

    173

    185

    Carbon monoxide – CO (g/km)

    0.39

    0.27

    0.16

    0.12

    Hydrocarbons – HC  (g/km)

    0.04

    0.04

    -

    -

    Nitrogen oxides – NOx (g/km)

    0.02

    0.04

    0.22

    0.13

    HC + NOx (g/km)

    -

    -

    0.23

    0.14

    Particulate matter – PM (g/km)

    -

    -

    0.016

    0.003

    VED Rating

    F

    F

    E

    E

    SUSPENSION

     

    Front

    MacPherson strut

    Rear

    Double wishbone

    BRAKES

     

    Front (mm)

    Ventilated discs (Ø296 x 28)

    Rear (mm)

    Solid discs (Ø281 x 12)

    Additional features

    ABS, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist. Downhill Assist Control (A/T models only), Hill start Assist Control, VSC+, Traction Control, Integrated Active Drive System on XT4 models and above.

    STEERING

    2.0 VVT-i & D-4D 140

    D-4D 180

    Type

    Rack and pinion, Electric Power Steering

    Ratio (:1)

    14.4

    14.6

    Turns lock to lock

    2.8

    2.7

    Min. turning radius – tyre (m)

    5.1

    5.4

    TYRES AND WHEELS

    2.0 VVT-i & D-4D 140

    D-4D 180

    Wheel size

    17 x 7J alloy

    18 x 7.5J alloy

    Tyre size        

    225/65 R17

    235/55 R18 run-flat

    WEIGHTS

    2.0 VVT-i

    (5 M/T)

    2.0 VVT-i

    (4 A/T)

    D-4D 140

    (6 M/T)

    D-4D 180

    (6 M/T)

    Kerb weight  (kg)

    1,465

    1,505

    1,585

    1,595

    Towing capacity (unbraked) kg

    750

    750

    750

    750

    Towing capacity (braked) kg

    1,500

    1,500

    2,000

    2,000

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)

    2,070

    2,110

    2,190

    2,190

    TRANSMISSION

     

    Type

    Electronically-controlled 4WD

    Clutch type

    Dry, single plate

    GEAR RATIOS

    2.0 VVT-i

    (5 M/T)

    2.0 VVT-i

    (4 A/T)

    D-4D 140 & D-4D 180

    (6 M/T)

    1st

    3.833

    3.938

    3.818

    2nd

    2.045

    2.194

    1.913

    3rd

    1.333

    1.411

    1.218

    4th

    1.028

    1.019

    0.880

    5th

    0.820

    -

    0.809

    6th

    -

    -

    0.711

    Reverse

    3.583

    3.141

    4.139

    Final drive ratio (f/r)

    4.562/

    2.277

    3.291/

    2.277

    4.312 (1st-4th) 3.631

    (5th-6th)/2.277

    DIMENSIONS - EXTERIOR

     

    Overall length (mm)

    4,395 (4,315 T180)

    Overall width (mm)

    1,815 (1,855 T180)

    Overall height (mm)

    1,685 (1,720 with roof rails)

    Wheelbase (mm)

    2,560

    Tread width – front (mm)

    1,560

    Tread width – rear (mm)

    1,560

    Front overhang (mm)

    860

    Rear overhang (mm)

    975 (895 T180)

    Coefficient of drag

    0.31

    DIMENSIONS – INTERIOR

     

    Interior length (mm)

    1,820

    Interior width (mm)

    1,495

    Interior height

    1,240 (1,165 with sunroof)

    DIMENSIONS – LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

     

    Capacity – seats in place (l)

    586

    Capacity – seats folded (l)

    1,469

    Load area length (mm)

    800 (1,500 with seats folded)

    Load area width (mm)

    1,335

    Load area height (mm)

    995

    OFFROAD PERFORMANCE

     

    Approach angle (°)

    25

    Ramp angle (°)

    20

    Departure angle (°)

    20

    Running clearance (mm)

    200

    Front axle clearance (mm)

    180

    Rear axle clearance (mm)

    180

     

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