The power unit has also changed - instead of the old 2- and 2.

4-liter engines, a new one has appearedtwo-literfromAvensiswith progressive Valvematic system, and 4-speedautomatic replaced the variator. However, the extended version of the Long was sold with the old exterior design, engine 2.4 and automatic transmission until the change of generations.

Supply on the market

Despite the fact that the third generation Toyota RAV4 did not live as freely on the Russian market as the first two, and had to compete with other crossovers (including the Nissan Qashqai), machines onsecondary housinga lot of. Therefore, you do not need to cling to a specific copy when searching for a car - there are a lot of options.

Traditionally, there are fewer cars of the first and last years of production than 2007-2021. In 2006, the old stocks of the predecessor were sold off, and in 2021, buyers were waiting for the fourth generation. As for the bodies, the extended version with three rows of seats, which debuted in 2009, has not gained much popularity. There are only 7% of them in the supply structure. The remaining 93% are cars with a standard wheelbase.

Among motors, the undisputed leader is the old onetwo-liter(152 l. From.). Combined with 4-speedautomaticit is installed on 43% of cars, and with a 5-speedmechanics- on 10%.

In second place in popularity is the new two-liter engine (158 hp), which appeared in 2021.

Cars with it and a variator - 28%, and with a 6-speed manual transmission - 2%. It is in this, the least popular versionRafikcame with front-wheel drive. In all others - with a pluggable full. He closes the top threeAmericanizedengine 2.4, which was offered exclusively with archaicautomatic.

, - there are 17% of such cars on the market.

Average prices

Crossovers are a great find for marketers. A weak set of off-road qualities is sold at a good price, and the consumer considers this to be quite natural. It is worth adding an image hereToyotaas a manufacturereternalcars and as a result we will get a rather slow reduction in the cost of RAV4 in the secondary market.

Even an eight-year-old copy will cost more than its Chinese onecloneChery Tiggo.

Surprisingly, the rather meaningful restyling of 2021 has practically no effect on average prices - the difference between cars from 2009 and 2021 is small. By niceIn the tradition of the Russian aftermarket, the mileage on vehicles sold over three years old is rarely genuine. Note that in the first three years, the average grows rapidly, and then the growth slows down, as most sellers twist the odometer data. When buying a car, be careful and ask for a service book and documents on repair work, which can indirectly confirm the mileage.

Typical breakdowns and problems in operation

Engine

All three engines on RAV4 are highly reliable. These, of course, are not the same Japanese motors from the 80s and 90s that could be bored and operated for 600-700 thousand kilometers. On average, their resource is about 300 thousand, after which the development on the cylinders no longer allows them to be repaired. With active driving, oil burnout can begin by about 150 thousand, the problem is eliminated by replacing the piston rings.

The timing drive is chain everywhere, and the chain usually serves about 200 thousand.

As for the fuel, thentwo-litercan feedboth Ai-92 and Ai-95. 2. The 4-liter 2AZ-FE engine was created with an eye to the American market, and it is designed only for the 92nd, no matter what the forums and dealerships advise. On the RAV4 of the first years of production, there was a design defect - a leak in the cooling system pump. Almost all cars were repaired free of charge under warranty.

Transmission

Gearboxes on the RAV4 do not cause problems for their owners, unless deliberately try themkill. . For example, automatic and CVTs are not very fond of skidding in snow or mud and towing heavy trailers. Some owners record small shocks on cars with automatic transmission when switching from the first to the second, but this problem is rare and not very annoying, the main thing is not to forget to change the oil in the box every 60 thousand kilometers. On the manual transmission, it sometimes bites the lever in first gear.

If the car is four-wheel drive, you need to carefully monitor the frequency of oil changes in the rear differential - the interval should be no more than 40 thousand kilometers. When buying a car, it is worth checking with the seller. ..Launchedthe differential will hum at first and then refuse to work, leaving the car with only front-wheel drive.

Chassis

The suspension on this car is very reliable. Up to 100 thousand kilometers, only the front stabilizer bushings and front shock absorbers usually change. If something else changed on the car (levers, silent blocks), then the mileage is clearly greaterhundredseven if the odometer shows the opposite. The weak point is the steering rack, which starts knocking in other cases after 60-70 thousand kilometers. To repair it, sets of rods are sold, with which you can relatively inexpensively extend the life of the node, but sooner or later the rail will still have to be changed.

Electricity

The owners of RAV4 have practically no complaints about electrical equipment. The only typical breakdown is the rear brake light switch under the brake pedal, which periodically burns out.

Body

Toyota RAV4 has no tendency to corrosion, however spiders from humidity and ingress of reagents in winter rust can appear on the hood - this part was painted under warranty, as the thickness gauge will make sure. Another common problem is the sagging of the tailgate hinges due to the hanging spare wheel. By the way, it would be better to put a lock on the spare wheel cover in order to complicate the task of thieves.

Salon

The plastic in the cabin, alas, is quite tough, and therefore explosive. And here there are two ways out - either endure, or disassemble and glue soft gaskets at the joints.

Cost of maintenance from authorized dealers

Prices are calculated using the example of Toyota RAV4 2009. with a 2-liter engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. Traditionally, the interservice mileage is very short, and the prices for maintenance are high.

Thus, even taking into account the relatively high reliability of the car, its maintenance cannot be called cheap.

Prices for some spare parts

Kolesa. ru recommend

I must say that the image of a super-reliable Toyota RAV4 car justifies, if we close our eyes to the problematic steering rack. Therefore, you can recommend the model for purchase.

It is best, of course, to take a car after the 2021 restyling - a new onetwo-literno less reliable, but at the same time more economical and more dynamic. The variator will also please more than the old oneautomatic .

If you are looking for a car worth 650 to 800 thousand rubles, then you can safely choose among pre-styling RAV4s, because there is a list of themchildhood diseasesnot that long. It is better to choose from enginesAmerican2.4, which is more tolerant of 92 gasoline and provides better dynamics.

It is only important not to buy a car that the owners used for other purposes, that is, they actively drove on very bad roads and off-road. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the condition of the chassis and rear differential.

For the same money, the same years

Toyota RAV4 has a lot of direct competitors: Honda CR-V, Mazda CX7, Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Yeti, Hyundai Tucson, Mitsubishi Outlander, Kia S474ortage, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Captiva, SsangYong Actyon, Ford Kuga. AND Toyotaon this list, all other things being equal, on average it is the most expensive.

In addition to the rivals, we have selected models in the segment that can be considered as an alternative to the RAV4 in the same price and time ranges.

If you need a car for outdoor activities, then a crossover will not work - look for a normal SUV with a frame and permanent all-wheel drive. See cars for the city - buy business class. Well, if we are talking about regular travel in a large company, then nothing can replace a full-fledged minibus. SUVs