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Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

TOYOTA RAV4 3 Doors 2000-2003 34 Photos
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The second generation of the Toyota Rav4 was introduced in 2000 and it was offered in a 3- or 5-doors. Despite sharing some components, the two versions were very different.

Shorter, but with the same width and height, the 3-door version was a very good urban cross-over, long before that term became mainstream. Its target-customers were women and it was based on the already proven Corolla/Carina platform.

The exterior styling was similar to the 5-door version up to the A-pillars. Its swept-back headlights over the hood and front fenders inspired agility. The front grille was trapezoidal, and complement by another air-intake in the front apron. From the side, the slightly sculptured door and rear quarter panels made the car look longer. The rear-mounted spare-wheel was good since there was limited room in the car, or underneath, to store it.

The interior featured a two-tone design for the dashboard, with a black upper part and a light-gray lower side. The instrument cluster was inspired, with three dials on a white background. The center console featured a look closer to a compact-size car than an SUV. In the back, there was limited room for adults, with not enough legroom if the driver was above the average size. The very small trunk could have been extended by folding the rear seats.

For the engine-compartment, Toyota installed two gasoline and one diesel versions. The standard transmission for all models was a 5-speed manual. On selected markets, a 4-speed automatic was offered at extra cost.

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TOYOTA RAV4 3 Doors 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
  2 gasoline engines
  • 1.8L VVT-i 5MT FWD (125 HP)
  • 2.0L VVT-i 5MT FWD (150 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 2.0L D4-D 5MT AWD (116 HP)

TOYOTA RAV4 3 Doors
1.8L VVT-i 5MT FWD (125 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L VVT-i 5MT FWD (125 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1794 cm3
Power:92 KW @ 6000 RPM
125 HP @ 6000 RPM
123 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:119 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
161 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.1 gallons (57.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:149.6 in (3800 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:65.7 in (1669 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.4/59.1 in (1,509/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:89.8 in (2281 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.1 in (180 mm)
Cargo Volume:5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2480.2 lbs (1125 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3516.4 lbs (1595 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:175 g/km

TOYOTA RAV4 3 Doors
2.0L VVT-i 5MT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L VVT-i 5MT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 6000 RPM
150 HP @ 6000 RPM
148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:142 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
192 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.1 gallons (57.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:149.6 in (3800 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:65.7 in (1669 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.4/59.1 in (1,509/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:89.8 in (2281 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.1 in (180 mm)
Cargo Volume:5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2689.6 lbs (1220 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3725.8 lbs (1690 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined:26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:211 g/km

TOYOTA RAV4 3 Doors
2.0L D4-D 5MT AWD (116 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D4-D 5MT AWD (116 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1995 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 4000 RPM
116 HP @ 4000 RPM
114 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:184 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
250 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:15.1 gallons (57.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:149.6 in (3800 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:65.7 in (1669 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.4/59.1 in (1,509/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:89.8 in (2281 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.1 in (180 mm)
Cargo Volume:5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2899.1 lbs (1315 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3935.3 lbs (1785 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:169 g/km
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