Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Toyota introduced the second generation of its RAV4 in 2000 in five- or three-door versions as its main contender in the compact-segment SUV segment.
The designers worked hard to give the car a proper image and did not make the vehicle look like a station wagon on stilts. To cut the production costs, the Japanese engineers build the Rav4 on top of the Corolla/Carina platform.
With its swept-back headlights and angular design, the second generation of the Rav4 showed a new-edge design with curved lines and sharp angles. Its sculptured door panels formed a wave-like shape that stretched across the car's side, over the rear quarter panels, toward the rear corner-mounted taillights. Like its three-door sibling, the five-door version featured a tailgate-mounted spare wheel.
Inside, the Rav 4's interior featured a two-tone design for the dashboard, with a black upper part and a light-gray lower side. Its instrument cluster was inspired by the Corolla hatchback's sporty version, with three dials on a white background. Toyota's designers installed a center stack with the audio controls above the climate control unit. In the rear, there was enough room for three passengers.
For the engine compartment, Toyota installed two gasoline and one diesel version. The standard transmission for all models was a 5-speed manual. On selected markets, a 4-speed automatic was offered at extra cost.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L VVT-i 5MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.4 in (4201 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 66.2 in (1681 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.1 in (1,509/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3814 lbs (1730 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L VVT-i 5MT AWD (150 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.4 in (4201 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.1 in (1,509/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2810.9 lbs (1275 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4023.4 lbs (1825 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D4-D 5MT AWD (116 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.4 in (4201 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.1 in (1,509/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.1 in (2492 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4243.9 lbs (1925 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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: | 190 g/km |