Toyota Rav 4

Introduction

Toyota Rav4 is a crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automobile company Toyota. The car was unveiled for the first time in the year 1994 keeping in mind the demands of car enthusiasts to get all the benefits of a SUV vehicle in a compact car. Although, the first generation variant was not that successful in satisfying the needs. Still, its stylish exterior flair gave a competition to cars like Ford Escape and Subaru Forester. Globally it is available in three variants but specifically talking about Bangladesh automarket, you can buy this car packed with a 2.0-litre engine.

Engine, Mileage & Variants

Coming to the power segment, Toyota Rav 4 is equipped in standard 2.0-litre (1987 cc), in-lined 4 cylinder DOHC engine in its single variant available in the Bangladesh automarket. This engine accompanied with VVT-i technology delivers maximum power output of 107 kW at 6200 rpm alongwith the peak torque of 187 Nm at 3600 rpm. Coupled with 6-speed manual transmission this car can breach the 0-100 kmph mark on speedometer in 10.6 seconds. The top speed of the vehicle is 185 kmph. This refined transmission also make the engine efficient adding upto an estimated mileage count of 10 L/100km in urban layout, 6.4 L/100km in extra urban layout and 7.7 L/100km in combined driving cycle.

Exteriors

Stylish, smart and dynamic is Toyota Rav4's exterior definition. Its sleek roofline and confident styling are enough to make your outing a fun experience. Maintaining aerodynamics all over this car features special vortex generators in outside mirrors and taillights so that air flows uniformly around the vehicle for improvised stability driving at high speeds. Carrying large cargo's is facilitated through power liftgate which open up instead of out. Power moonroof feature adds significant aesthetics to its design. Overall dimensions of the vehicle has been measured as 4570 mm x 1845 mm x 1715 mm (L X W X H) which gives insight of its roomy interiors. The wheelbase for the same is counted as 2660 mm. 17-inch of wheels comes fitted as standard comprising tire size of 225/65 R17 improvising the grip of vehicle with the road surface.

Interiors

The interiors of Toyota Rav 4 are fun to sit-in and travel long distance journeys as it offers ample space for 5-passengers inside the cabin. French stitching and soft-touch material covered seats give you premium feel while seating on 6-way adjustable driver's seat. The tilt and telescopic steering wheel features auto control switches mounted for direct control over Bluetooth hands-free function and Multi-function display panel by driver. Standard Entun stereo system with 6.1-inch touch-screen, speedometer, MID and instrumental cluster are some of tech effects making your ride convenient and advanced. To laden your cargo in the boot cabin, 647-litres of volume is provided which can be further expanded by 2nd row seat folding adjustment.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

For firm handling and braking, this vehicle comes fitted with ventilated disc brakes in all the four wheels, McPherson strut with coil springs, gas-filled dampers and stabilizer bar front suspension and Trailing-arm double wishbone with coil springs, gas-filled dampers and stabilizer bar rear suspension. Antilock braking system prevents wheels from getting inter-locked on sudden braking and stops the vehicle safely when needed. Safety airbags are employed for passengers at sides, front, curtain and knee to reduce the collision effect. Other safety aspects associated with this car includes vehicle stability control, fog lamps, park assist, seatbelts and more.

Verdict

Toyota Rav 4 is a spacious vehicle with decent exterior body proportions and overall aesthetics. Some of its rivals do offer more powerful engine performance which you may consider as a point of concern. But, otherwise its smooth shifting pattern and class interiors makes it a class apart.