Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Toyota introduced the Rav4's second generation in 2000 and, by 2003, it considered that it was time for a refreshed lineup for both three and five-door versions.
By 2003 the SUVs were in high demand pushing aside most of the station wagons from the market. Their 4x4 abilities that could tackle snowy conditions and grass-covered areas brought them into more and more customers' driveways. As a world leader in the automotive industry, Toyota pushed its second generation of the compact Rav4 further on the market by improving it in 2003.
While the three-door version was fit mostly for those who didn't need rear seats or long wheelbases, the five-door version was the all-around vehicle fit for everyone to go anywhere. It didn't sport a very bold design but tried to get more attention with its swept-back angular headlights with orange turn-signals and the rectangular grille with two black slats. In the back, the facelifted version featured smaller reversing lights mounted in the middle of the taillights.
Inside, Toyota installed a revised interior with an infotainment unit on top of the center stack. In the instrument cluster, the tachometer took center stage while a larger speedometer claimed the left side. Its longer wheelbase allowed better seating for three passengers in the back but still cramped due to the transmission tunnel.
Under the hood, Toyota offered the Rav4 5-door with a choice of three engines paired to a 5-speed manual. The base model featured a front-wheel-drive, while the other versions sported an all-wheel-drive option.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 16V VVT-i 5MT (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: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.1 in (1,509/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2546.3 lbs (1155 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 16V VVT-i 5MT (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: | 114.9 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: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.1 in (1,509/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2744.7 lbs (1245 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: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.1 in (1,509/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2965.2 lbs (1345 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4254.9 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.5 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |