The 2017 Toyota RAV 4 Japanese crossover has become the fourth version of the all-wheel drive SUV of the famous automaker. The exterior of the car has undergone minor changes - the models added style and masculine charm. The designers have managed to improve handling, lighten the car thanks to the use of modern technologies. In Russia, a St. Petersburg-assembled car was produced from August 2017 to October 2019.

2017 model design overview

Japanese designers did a good job on the appearance of the restyled version of the 2017 Toyota RAV 4, implementing a number of interesting and useful ideas. The front of the car has changed significantly.

New vehicle appearance:

• head optics, being a visual continuation of the radiator grill, has acquired a trapezoidal shape with an internal edging made of LEDs;
• fog lights are hidden in special windows;
• xenon lamps are installed on the head and rear lights, LEDs on the feet, dimensions and daytime running lights;
• the radiator grille has been transformed into a thin strip between the bonnet and the headlights;
• a protective pad is installed under the air intake in front of the car, which allows you to park safely at high curbs;
• ribs appeared on the front bumper along the edges, giving the car a dynamic look;
• the rear bumper has become more voluminous;
• on the sloping roof with a slope towards the tailgate is an antenna shaped like a shark's fin;
• the tailgate, unlike all predecessors, opens up.

The car is available in several colors: black, silver, white and others. Less common on the roads are brown, blue models.

Vehicle dimensions

Toyota RAV 4 in the new body of 2017 slightly increased in size, but this did not affect the weight and dynamics of the car.

Car dimensions after restyling:

• length - 460.5 cm
• width - 184.5 cm
• height (excluding roof rails) - 167.0 cm
• height (including roof rails) - 171.5 cm
• wheelbase - 266.0 cm
• clearance (clearance between the roadbed and the bottom of the car) - 19.7 cm
• front and rear track - 157 cm
• trunk volume - 577 l
• maximum cabin capacity - 1935 l
• curb weight, depending on the configuration - from 1540 kg to 1705 kg
• full weight - 2110 kg

In its class, Toyota RAV 4 looks decent, competing with Nissan-XT, Suzuki Vitara and other crossovers.

Salon

The interior of the car has been significantly improved due to improved noise insulation and high-quality workmanship of parts.

Changes to the interior of the Toyota RAV 4 of the fourth series:

• the multifunction steering wheel is covered with soft leather on the outside;
• the dashboard has become more massive, a color computer screen has been added to it;
• multimedia system Touch 2 with a touch screen was equipped with new navigation systems and surround view "Bird's eye";
• ergonomic adjustable chairs with heating function;
• the interior has become more spacious for passengers sitting behind;
• intelligent cruise control with emergency braking system;
• addition of parallel parking function.

Restyled Toyota RAV 4 is equipped with pedestrian recognition electronics. This helps the driver to react to the appearance of a person on the road and avoid a collision.

Standard equipment and optional equipment

In the basic version, the 2017 Toyota RAV 4 is equipped with an air conditioning system, heated front seats and side mirrors. The steering wheel adjustment is available in two positions. Electric window lifters are installed on the front and rear doors. The car has 7 airbags for the driver and passengers. The updated optics of the machine are equipped with LEDs.

For more serious configurations, an advanced multimedia system, partronica, leather interior trim, rear-view cameras and other electronics are provided.

Powertrain and transmission options

The 2016-2017 updates did not affect the transmission and engine.

Powerplant options available:

• two-liter petrol engine (146 hp) with a six-speed manual transmission or with a continuously variable variator;
• petrol engine 2.5 liters (180 hp) with automatic transmission for 6 gears;
• diesel 2.2 liters (150 hp) with an automatic six-speed gearbox.

The basic configuration provides for front-wheel drive, but there are also four-wheel drive modifications of the fourth series of the crossover.

Specifications Toyota RAV 4 2017

Restyled Toyota RAV 4 is available with 2 engine types and 3 transmission options. Acceleration dynamics and fuel consumption depend on this:

• The 2-liter engine accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 10.2 seconds, consuming 7.7 liters of fuel per 100 km on the combined cycle;
• the acceleration time of the car with the variator installed is 11.1 seconds, the fuel consumption per 100 km is 7.3 liters;
• dynamic acceleration is demonstrated by the 180 hp model. - 9.4 seconds to 100 km / h, while the efficiency of the car suffers - fuel consumption is 8.6 liters.

Despite its size, the 2017 Toyota RAV 4 is a nimble car, which attracts motorists. The maximum speed of the car, according to the manufacturer's technical documentation, is 180 km / h.

Hybrid version of RAV4

Toyota's designers have created a hybrid model that combines a gasoline engine with an electric motor. The hybrid's fuel consumption does not exceed 4.5 liters per 100 km of run, and the power is 190 hp.

Under the hood of the car is a 2.5-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor. There is another electric motor on the rear axle. The system works in automatic mode, switching from petrol to electricity and vice versa. In this case, the battery charge is maintained at the level of 20-80%.

Battery charging options:

• from the motor;
• from coasting with a gear engaged;
• recuperation of efforts of the brake system.

The hybrid drivetrain includes an electronically controlled variator, an electric generator and an electric motor.

Generator functions:

• starter for an internal combustion engine (ICE);
• starts a generator of electricity for batteries and traction electric motors.

The hybrid's all-wheel drive provides excellent handling and fast acceleration on the track. A car weighing 1,765 kg accelerates in 8.3 seconds to hundreds. The declared maximum speed is 180 km / h.

Operating modes set by the driver using the buttons:

1. EV-MODE. Driving the vehicle exclusively on electric traction. Enough for a short time, but the consumption of gasoline is zero.
2. ECO-MODE. Combined operation of a petrol engine and an electric motor, adjusted for the lowest fuel consumption. When the battery is discharged, the electronics will automatically switch the hybrid from EV-MODE to ECO-MODE.
3. SPORT. For motorists who prefer quick start and dynamic driving. The pleasure will have to pay with an increase in gas mileage.

With low fuel consumption and a capacious gas tank (56 liters), the hybrid version of the Toyota RAV 4 is indispensable for long journeys with limited refueling possibilities.

Options and prices RAV 4 2017

Crossover Toyota RAV 4 in the back of 2017 is available in 7 trim levels. The basic version of Standart based on a two-liter engine can be accompanied by: front-wheel drive with a six-speed gearbox, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with a variator.

Characteristics of the standard equipment RAV 4 2017:

• steel rims with a diameter of 17 inches;
• fabric covering of car seats;
• central locking with remote control;
• heated side mirrors, electrically adjustable;
• lED rear lights;
• halogen head optics;
• anti-lock braking system;
• booster mechanism in case of emergency braking;
• assistant when driving uphill;
• computer with a 4.2-inch display;
• audio system with 4 speakers;
• heated front seats and windshield;
• steering wheel with function buttons, covered in leather;
• power windows;
• airbags for the driver and passengers;
• floor mats, seat covers.

The solid equipment of the basic version of the Toyota RAV 4 made it popular among Russian motorists.

Comfort and Style levels are complemented by:

• lED head optics;
• 2-zone climate control;
• touch 2 audio system with reversing camera and large touchscreen display;
• multimedia complex;
• navigation system.

From July 2017, the Adventure package is available to Russian motorists. Its distinctive features are:

• plastic protection for bumpers and wheel arches;
• black rims with a diameter of 18 inches;
• door sills.

The suspension of the American RAV 4 Adventure has been reinforced for off-road use. This innovation is not provided for Russian roads.

The best modification of the fourth RAV 4 series is Prestige Safety. Leather seats, cameras for a panoramic view, a proprietary security complex - these are not all the "chips" of the top model.

The price of Toyota RAV 4 in the back of 2017 depends on the configuration of the car:

• Standart - 1.5 million rubles.
• Comfort - 1.9 million rubles.
• Style - 2.0 million rubles.
• Adventure - 2.0 million rubles.
• Prestige - 2.2 million rubles.
• Exclusive - RUB 2.2 million
• Prestige Safety - 2.3 million rubles.

The cost of the CTP policy for Toyota RAV 4 ranges from 8 to 10 thousand rubles.

The localization of production of the 2017 Toyota RAV 4 in a new body (photo), in which the Japanese concern invested 9.7 billion rubles, made it possible to achieve the most favorable level of trim levels and prices of the new model. The Russian assembly of the novelty started on August 22, and there were all the prerequisites for this. Despite the general decline in the automotive market, the restyling was beneficial to the new Toyota RAV4 2017 crossover (photo), because in the current 2016 sales growth of the Japanese was 5%, and with the introduction of the conveyor in St. Petersburg, further improvement of this indicator should be expected. In addition, the St. Petersburg assembly made it possible to load the enterprise to its design capacity, creating an additional 800 jobs. The expansion of production and an increase in the number of sold models of the new crossover did not affect the quality of the Japanese novelty in any way: the technical characteristics became better, and the modifications were more equipped. According to the price lists of the official website, the Toyota RAV 4 2017 has a new configuration and prices include 14 levels of equipment costing from 1 299 000 to 2 168 000 rubles.

The basic version of the Toyota RAV 4 in the Classic configuration can be bought from official Toyota dealers in Moscow for 1 299 000 rubles. For this money, the owner gets a crossover, the technical characteristics of which imply the presence of a 2-liter engine, front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual transmission. Thanks to restyling, the price of such a Toyota RAV4 2017 new includes: air conditioning, heated front seats and electrically operated rear-view mirrors, two-way steering column and driver's seat height adjustments, as well as power windows in front and rear. Safety is provided by: 7 airbags, stabilization system, fog lights, hill start assistant and tire pressure sensors. Plus, you can order aluminum rims (70,000 rubles), color with a metallic effect (17,000 rubles), parking sensors (10,000 rubles) and a proprietary navigation system for 79,000 rubles.

The next in seniority is the Standard equipment, also available only with a 2-liter engine, but capable of offering a variator and four-wheel drive. The price of Toyota Rav 4 2017 Standard on the official website starts at 1,459,000 rubles. The surcharge for the variator is 43 thousand rubles, and the four-wheel drive, coupled with the variator, will cost an additional 142 thousand rubles. The equipment of this RAF 4 configuration with a new body is replenished: a standard audio system with 4 speakers, a multifunctional steering wheel, hands free and Bluetooth. In addition, versions with a manual gearbox receive a center armrest, and all-wheel drive versions with an automated transmission receive a hill descent assist system.

A more powerful power unit with a volume of 2.5 liters (180 hp) is offered by official dealers in Moscow, starting with the Comfort configuration exclusively in conjunction with all-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic for 1,850,000 rubles. However, the official site considers the Toyota Rav 4 2017 to be the initial version at a price of 1,607,000 rubles. with a 2-liter engine, front-wheel drive and variator. The surcharge for all-wheel drive will be 99 thousand rubles. In addition, the prices for the Comfort package include an all-wheel drive version with a manual transmission for 1,659,000 rubles. The equipment of the crossover is replenished with: aluminum wheels for 235/55 R18 tires, climate control, a rear-view camera, rain and light sensors, an electric tailgate, a heated steering wheel, an audio system with 6 speakers and cruise control.

Flagship equipment of Toyota RAV 4 at a price of 1,902,000 rubles. is called the Prestige and only refers to AWD versions with automatic transmissions. The technical characteristics of the basic version of the Prestige include a 2-liter engine and a variator, the surcharge for a 180-horsepower version with an automatic transmission will be 144 thousand rubles. Useful additions to this configuration include: leather upholstery, electric driver's seat adjustment and heated rear seats, LED headlights, proprietary parking sensors and keyless entry with engine start button. When ordering the Black Sense package from an authorized dealer in Moscow, you can save 5 thousand rubles: in this case, the crossover receives suede upholstery and a black ceiling, but loses the leather trim of the front panel. For the Safety package, on the contrary, you will have to pay 122 thousand rubles, receiving for this a navigation system, active cruise control, tracking systems for road signs, markings and driver fatigue, as well as a collision avoidance function with automatic braking.

New body

Introducing the new body of the 2017 Toyota RAV4 (photo), the Japanese aimed to rid the fourth generation of the crossover from the image of an exclusively female car. Moreover, the matter was not limited only to a change in the design of the exterior and interior. The chassis has undergone a serious revision. According to the manufacturer's official data, the characteristics of springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll bars were changed to give the Toyota RAV 4 2017 with a new body a driver's character. The seats, which have received more developed lateral support with a verified profile, will also contribute to the feeling of confidence. In Sport mode, the multi-plate clutch is now capable of a 10% pre-locking to increase stability during active driving. The characteristics of the practical properties are also not forgotten: the volume of the trunk (see tables) has been increased to 506 liters, and the ground clearance - to 197 mm.

Specifications

In the price lists of the official website, the technical characteristics of the 2017 Toyota RAV 4 include 2 types of engines and drives plus 3 transmission options. For safety reasons, the top speed of all versions of the RAV4 is limited to 180 km / h, but the balance of acceleration and economy is convincing even in the basic version. The dynamic characteristics of the restyled Toyota RAV4 2017 new with a 2-liter engine with a capacity of 146 forces declare 10.2 seconds to accelerate to 100 km / h, while fuel consumption in the combined cycle is only 7.7 liters per 100 km. Installing a variator will make the crossover in a new body even more economical, reducing fuel consumption to 7.3 liters per 100 km. True, the price of such a configuration will result in a slight decrease in acceleration dynamics to 11.1 seconds to 100 km / h. It is noteworthy that four-wheel drive with a variator will not require sacrifices in terms of acceleration, retaining all the same 11.1 seconds, and an increase in gasoline consumption to 7.5 liters per hundred can be considered insignificant. The dynamic acceleration in 9.4 seconds to 100 km / h in the 180-horsepower version already implicitly implies lower efficiency. The technical characteristics of the Toyota RAF 4 are 8.6 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle.

The presentation of the new Toyota in Russia was slightly delayed due to the establishment of production at the plant in St. Petersburg. While the manufacturer went through all the hells of obtaining documentation and established a production line, residents of many neighboring countries were already enjoying the novelty in the Japanese assembly. The new RAV4 has become brutal, masculine, completely out of the once familiar female cute style and acquired new features. This generation of the car turned out to be one of the most promising for sales growth. Of course, the presentation of such a novelty could not pass by the journalists, so today there are more than enough opinions and information about this car. Today we will consider what exactly Toyota offered to Russian buyers, how optimal the build quality will be provided by the concern, and also discuss some of the features of the new car. You will be surprised, but the car did not become larger than its predecessor at all, and even lost 5 mm in body length due to the change in the shape of the body kit.

However, this is not the only surprising fact about the new crossover. Experts in the field of the automotive market already without shame call RAV 4 one of the main contenders for the central place in the lists of SUV sales in Russia. But you should not rush, you need to consider what exactly competitors are offering in order to understand all the features of this car and its prospects. The new generation pleases not only with its changes in terms of appearance. The company has introduced new technologies, in many countries the RAV4 is sold as a hybrid, and this version is really popular. Looking ahead, let's say that the off-road capabilities of this car have become simply incredible for the class. At its core, this is a small Land Cruiser, so the buyer will clearly be pleased with the proposed technical capabilities and will be able to conquer those roads that were unattainable for the previous generation of Rafik.

Appearance, interior and comfort - what is important in a car?

Let's say right away that assembly in St. Petersburg does not affect the quality of the car in any way. It is assembled entirely from Japanese components, and the main assembly processes take place on a robotic conveyor. The human factor is almost completely excluded, and this is very good news for the buyer. That is, the difference between the car and the Japanese model will be minimal. However, for Russia, the Japanese introduced slightly different technologies, so it was necessary to refine the production from scratch and make many changes to the conveyor units.

You can see the following features in the car:

• aggressive optics and angular shapes give out the modernity of the car, Toyota looks very relevant, there are no problems with brand identification, recognizable features have remained, but have changed;
• this is the first generation of RAV4, in which the interior design matches the body design, everything here harmonizes and merges into one sporty-youth symphony with excellent melody shimmers;
• interior trim materials have become richer, this makes the car even more comfortable and more successful, pleased with the new shape of the seats, which guarantees excellent ride comfort;
• on the center console, the screen with a touchscreen looks like a slightly alien element, but it is functional and convenient, so there are no problems with its operation, only the general design is not happy;
• an unpleasant reminder of the classic design remains the control buttons for some functions on the center console (under the climate unit), they look outdated.

Of course, this is Toyota, and to get real comfort, you need to buy higher trim levels. For example, in the last two most expensive versions, the concern is introducing support for the lumbar support for the seats. A penny detail, but it greatly changes the level of comfort in the car. This is how the Japanese make money and get customers to pay more for features they often don't need. However, this is a business, and you need to understand that the company will not otherwise earn the necessary funds to release the next generation of a wonderful and even legendary crossover.

What's in the technical part for Russia?

With RAV4, everything is quite simple in terms of technology; the concern did not introduce the newest engines and downsizing models into Russian conditions. We do not have hybrids, and they are not planned. However, it would be interesting to see at least something in Russian trim levels that is sold in Europe, for example. The same hybrid could gain popularity among young people and come in as an alternative to high-flow units. But all manufacturers are still afraid to experiment and do not want to spend a lot of money on certification of something that will not be sold in large quantities.

In terms of technology, the new Toyota RAV4 is all right:

• two power units are presented - one 2-liter for 149 forces, quite an adequate option for this car, as well as a 2.5-liter version for 199 forces, both engines of new development;
• the base unit is equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox only in the basic version, in other variations a CVT variator appears, the older engine comes only with an 8-speed automatic;
• the first two configurations are equipped with front-wheel drive, the other versions have AWD all-wheel drive with good implementation, for such a system it is worth overpaying to any buyer;
• the concern has updated the suspension, it has become softer, but it continues to hold the road well, now you can drive the RAV4 with complete comfort, without losing the sharpness of control and the feeling of the road;
• new technical solutions definitely do not make the car worse, the car has actually improved and got more chances for successful sales, technical closeness with older brothers pleases.

If you've wanted a Land Cruiser 200 for a long time, but can't afford it, it makes sense to look at the new RAV4. The car received many similar technical and technological solutions, even if it did not become a full-fledged SUV. After tests, many journalists call this car a smaller copy of the Land Cruiser, and this is very fair. Feels like a trip, the model is not inferior to any existing crossover on the Russian market. It is also important that the car can compete with SUVs in the quality of overcoming a difficult path.

Prices and other features of the car in the Russian market

The car turned out to be quite expensive for those who wanted to buy a Toyota with the same price tag. The problem is that the concern has almost completely changed the model and introduced many innovations that did not allow keeping the old price tag. It is quite obvious that the cost is increasing, but this does not affect potential buyers too much. You can already see how the roads of Russia are saturated with these cars. We have always trusted Toyota, and today this trust translates into sales even at inflated prices. However, the trust limit can be quickly exhausted, so the concern should be careful with new price tags.

Interesting Pricing Features:

• the basic configuration with a 2-liter engine and mechanics will cost the buyer 1,756,000 rubles, for a variator in almost the same configuration you will have to pay more than 200,000 rubles;
• in total, there are three available configurations - Standart, Comfort and Prestige, it is the latest version that turns out to be the most successful in terms of content, but its price starts from 2.3 million with a junior engine;
• for the most expensive Toyota RAV4 you will have to pay 2 661 000 rubles, this is a version with an older engine, all-wheel drive and a new automatic machine in the Prestige configuration, but there are still a number of additions for money;
• probably the sales leader will be the junior engine with a variator in the Comfort configuration for 2.28 million rubles, this version turns out to be the golden mean, it gives good equipment;
• if you decide to buy the basic version, you will have to lay down up to 200,000 rubles for additional accessories and elements that are already presented in more expensive versions immediately.

Despite the small number of complete sets, it will not be easy to understand them right away and choose a good option. The Japanese machine is not easy. Everything looks simple and understandable, but with the beginning of a real choice, problems come that are not always quickly resolved. Therefore, there is no need to talk about the optimal price tag. Toyota sets a fairly high price, considering the assembly of the car in our country. The same price tags are exhibited in neighboring countries, where cars are transported directly from Japanese factories. It seems that the price tag for RAV4 in Russia is too high, and this does not please the potential buyer very much.

What else can you see in this budget?

Not all crossovers on the market are in the price competition for the RAV4. This is a rather expensive car, so it only competes with the top of the price segment in the market. Of course, the car is very impressive in terms of modernity and technical equipment, but no one likes to overpay, so potential buyers will definitely look at the market from the point of view of competitors in terms of class and cost. You will have to research a lot, since this segment in Russia is being replenished almost constantly with interesting new products.

The main competitors of the RAV-4 are as follows:

1. Honda CR-V. The car is very interesting in terms of reliability, class, comfort and appearance. Very good engines, good ergonomics, sporty handling and many other advantages await the buyer. The starting price of 2,135,000 rubles is quite comparable to good versions of Toyota.
2. Mazda CX-5. These cars are similar in spirit, and Mazda can be bought much cheaper. In the database, it costs from 1.58 million rubles, and this is a completely democratic price tag for the configuration that the concern offers to the buyer.
3. Volkswagen Tiguan. From 1.5 million, Toyota's German competitor is available on the market. The German looks good, has excellent technical parameters, is well tailored and quite reliable. For 2,000,000 rubles, you can buy a very decent version.
4. Nissan X-Trail. This crossover is slightly larger than the RAV4, it demonstrates a softer ride, good off-road functions, the car is generally very decent in terms of reliability. For 1.58 million rubles, you can buy a base with a good engine.
5. Renault Koleos. Also, a car from a higher class, which has large dimensions and offers excellent space in the interior. The updated Koleos in Russia is sold from 1.7 million, which means that it is entering into price competition with Toyota.

These are some interesting offers on the market. You can choose from a more spacious and majestic crossover from the high end, as well as a Japanese competitor with similar technical proposals. Even the design of the Japanese is roughly similar, this indicates a little cheating from each other due to the lack of original ideas. You can also consider Subaru Forester, Hyundai SantaFe, Skoda Kodiaq and other representatives of the crossover class in Russia as a competitor. All of them in one way or another intersect in sales with our today's hero of the review.

We offer you to watch a video test drive of the new Toyota RAV4:

Summing up

The opinions of journalists and experts on this car practically do not differ. Most likely, the car will deservedly gain its popularity in the Russian market. At least Toyota has no doubts about it, since they decided to invest in a production line in St. Petersburg. Of course, the Russian assembly no longer scares potential buyers, but only pleases, since there is a possibility of a small saving on the price tag of the car. However, the price remained about the same as in other countries where RAV4 is being brought from Japan. But in general, even the most experienced drivers who have already tried out the car cannot find any serious drawbacks in the car.

We must admit that the transport is made with high quality, created for the enjoyment of the road. The engines are very economical, they will not make you go broke every day on visits to gas stations. The reliability of Japanese technology is not yet questionable, at least as long as the car is new. Of course, the motors are no longer millionaires, but they will not break even for 100,000 km. Simple technical design and quite adequate equipment make the car potentially very popular in Russia. What do you think of a new product from Japan with a Russian assembly?

The assembly of Toyota RAV 4 is practically unrelated to the quality of this car, popular among domestic motorists. Powerful continues to hold its position in the market for more than 20 years, having gone through 4 generation changes and several restyling since then. Although in fact, it was released during this period not only in Japan. Therefore, many potential buyers are interested in the questions of where the assembly is performed now and in which country the car was assembled, often found in the secondary market, before.

Where is Toyota RAV 4 collected

To reduce the cost of transportation and assembly, the Japanese carmaker once opened assembly lines around the world in:

• Brazil,
• Great Britain,
• Poland,
• Czech Republic,
• India
• and China.

However, the production of RAV 4, the full name of which can be deciphered as "four-wheel drive car for outdoor activities," is not carried out at every such plant.

Several years ago, all generations of this series, including the RAV 4 of 2015 and earlier versions, were produced by only 4 enterprises:

• The manufacturer located the main production facilities in the Japanese cities of Tahara and Takaoka. More than 10 items are assembled at these factories, and the build quality is so high that all products invariably receive 5 stars in Euro NCAP crash tests.
• Another assembly line is located in Tahara, on the Japanese Atsumi Peninsula. Cars are assembled here for both domestic sales and export. Moreover, both left-hand drive versions and models with right-hand drive are produced on the same conveyor.
• At the plant in Ontario (Canada), in contrast to Japanese enterprises focused on European, Russian and Asian consumers, crossovers were assembled only for North American buyers.

However, since 2016, it has become even easier to answer the question of where Toyota RAV 4 is assembled for Russia. If earlier it was possible to accurately name only the country, but not the plant, now the Toyota enterprise in St. Petersburg is engaged in the production of the car (link to the plant). Another popular model of the Japanese brand, the Camry sedan, is also assembled here.

Build quality

Car buyers note that the build quality of the Toyota RAV 4 is acceptable when it comes to powertrains, chassis and electronics. The multi-stage control system avoids problems, regardless of the country in which the machine is assembled. However, considering other characteristics, you can see the following disadvantages of domestic versions:

• cheap fabric that does not quite correspond to the cost of the model - even the not too new Toyota RAV 4 2016 will cost the buyer more than 1 million rubles;
• a low level of noise insulation is a drawback, especially noticeable when driving on uneven roads or rough terrain.

The Japanese assembly of the Toyota RAV 4 2015 or any other year is also not free from shortcomings. Car owners note such disadvantages as cheap plastic and, over time, starting to creak. The quality of the paintwork is also of low quality, which is constantly scratched.

From the article, the reader will find out where and in which countries the Toyota Rav 4 crossover is going. What is the difference between the first model and those that have been produced recently and why. And also the reader will find out if the Toyota Rav 4 project will close soon.

When buying a car, car owners are often interested in the country where it was assembled. It is believed that it is better to trust the assembly in European countries or Asian countries such as Japan or Korea. Next, you can hear questions about where Toyota Rav 4 is assembled for Russia, is there its own assembly plant in the Russian Federation?

So where is this car assembled. The answers are given in the next block.

Where is the assembly of Rav 4

Answering the question, where is Toyota Rav 4 collected?, the following answers can be given:

• China;
• India.

There are assembly plants in European countries Toyota Rav 4 2019 years in:

• Czech Republic;
• Great Britain;
• Poland.

Japanese manufacturer Toyota Rav 4 2019years and past years has established a plant in South America. Namely in Brazil.

However, one should not think that in these factories going to this car is also for the Japanese domestic market. For residents of their country, assembly plants are located inside the Japanese islands. For example, the Tahara company on the island of Atsumi is engaged in the production of cars for themselves and the inhabitants of the Asian market.

But in Canada, Ontario, the plant completes cars only for the North American continent.

Attention! In a plant like Tahaoka, the quality requirements for the production of cars are so high that all cars coming out of it receive a safety rating of five stars in crash tests.

For Russia

If earlier cars were bought from other countries for sale in the domestic market of Russia, now the country has its own plant for the assembly and production of the legendary Toyota Rav 4.

This plant opened in 2016. Its owners did not bother with the name of the company. Therefore, it is called "Toyota". Here, in addition to Rav 4, another model of Toyota Camry is produced.

The company tries to take into account the taste and demand of the client for certain cars. Develops a wide range of programs to maximize convenience and comfort while traveling by cars coming off the assembly line of Toyota LLC. The vehicles that are manufactured here come out immediately adapted to climatic conditions and roads.

Features Toyota Rav 4

Wherever the car is assembled, the characteristics remain completely Japanese. Lack of attention to detail, which cannot be said, for example, about the German manufacturer's Voltswagens when comparing cars.

Although many car owners emphasize the ergonomics of the driver's seat.

• comfortable grip of the steering wheel;
• well profiled;
• large adjustment strokes.

All this makes the Japanese crossover reliable and comfortable, despite the lack of attention to small details.

Attention! In fact, the car was originally presented as a youth car for outdoor activities. Therefore, he was named “ Recreation Active Vehicle» (RAV). And the number 4 means that the car's engine is always all-wheel drive.

But more often than not, few of the owners of this vehicle use the car for off-road driving. Basically, Japanese vehicles on Russian roads operate in urban mode.

Pros and cons of domestic assembly

Continuing to answer the question, where is Toyota Rav 4 collected?, it should be mentioned that the build quality of the domestic is poor. Here are some examples:

• sound insulation is lame. When driving on a country road, stopping at traffic lights, driving on an uneven road, noise is heard outside the car;
• the material used for the seat upholstery is cheap. This does not correspond to the declared value of the vehicle itself.

Plastic may start to squeak after one year of car use. And they remain on the paintwork. This suggests that cheap material is being used.

But it's not just a domestic manufacturer. Manufacturers of other countries, where the legendary Toyota Rav 4 car is assembled, also sin this.

What will happen to Toyota Rav 4

There were rumors that the plant in St. Petersburg would stop producing Toyota Rav 4. Then these rumors were confirmed by the owners of the company. From October 2019, the plant switches to the production of the fifth generation Rav 4. And the production of the fourth generation car will be closed.

It will be a revamped SUV that will outperform its predecessor, Japanese transport makers say. What a car enthusiast will get when buying an updated Rav 4 of the fifth generation:

• new and brutal design. The car will be equipped with new types of headlights: parabolic type and searchlight;
• improved handling. Problems with cross-country ability, due to which the family car of past generations could not compete with Toyota Land Cruiser 200 SUVs, will be improved;
• reduced center of gravity;
• variator gearbox with mechanical gearbox. Now the car owner of this car will be able to manually control the first and reverse gear. The mechanical part improves acceleration and makes it ten times faster than the automatic one. And also on an SUV with a variator box and a mechanical gearbox, you will not be afraid to travel off-road for a long time. Conventional variators quickly fail, as they are intended only for urban traffic;
• four-wheel drive with two naturally aspirated motors with a volume of 2 and 2.5 liters. With the first engine, the car has a capacity of 150 horsepower, and with the second, it has 200 hp;
• updated safety package for driver and passengers.

All these parameters make the new Toyota Rav 4 the best vehicle of all that came before. Updated cruise control, road sign recognition and night-time pedestrian recognition assist the driver.

Conclusion

The first modifications of the car did not particularly please the buyer with outstanding characteristics. After all, this car was created for reliable, relaxed and family picnic trips. Therefore, it does not matter where the 2019 Toyota Rav 4 vehicle is assembled, it seems to many that it will remain reliable and safe, but in terms of quality, little will change.

But, if the car owner does not care about the view, but most importantly stability on the road, the safety of the family on the seats of passengers, good cross-country ability on dirt roads, then this car will be a true friend for him.