Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	Toyota RAV4 ($21,250); RAV4 Sport ($22,825); RAV4 Limited ($23,505)
Engines:	2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve inline four with variable valve timing; 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with variable valve timing
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard):	front airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags, side-curtain head-protection airbags with rollover sensor, front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters, electronic stability control (VSC), ABS with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution, traction control, tire pressure monitor
Safety equipment (optional):	none
Basic warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled in:	Tahara, Japan


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	Toyota RAV4 Limited V6 4WD ($26,820)
Standard equipment:	premium cloth upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control; cruise control; manual tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; power windows and heated outside mirrors; remote keyless locking; six-speaker AM/FM stereo w/six-CD changer; power-adjustable driver seat; leather-trimmed shift knob and steering wheel w/audio controls; hard spare tire cover; fog lights
Options as tested (MSRP):	JBL audio ($640); rear-seat DVD entertainment ($1,705); third-row seat ($700); power glass sunroof ($900)
Destination charge:	($685)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$31450
Layout:	four-wheel drive
Engine:	3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with variable valve timing
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	269 @ 6200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	246 @ 4700
Transmission:	5-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	19/26 mpg
Wheelbase:	104.7 in.
Length/width/height:	181.1/71.5/69.1 in.
Track, f/r:	61.4/61.4 in.
Turning circle:	34.8 ft.
Seating capacity:	7
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.5/53.8/41.6 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	39.7/52.4/38.3
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.2/43.3/30.0 in.
Cargo volume:	73.0 cu. ft.
Payload:	N/A
Towing capacity:	2000
Suspension, f:	independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	independent, double wishbone, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar
Ground clearance:	7.5 in.
Curb weight:	3675 lbs.
Tires:	P225/65R17
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist
Fuel capacity:	15.9 gal.