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Conservatism won: the best -selling US passenger car inherited all components of success with his predecessor. Toyota did not change the TNGA-K platform, retained the body of the body and the 2.5-liter “atmospheric”. Only hybrids remained in the American gamut, three designs were offered to customers, and in the cabin in the cabin, a sensory mini-revolution. Surprise: At the top of the ruler now the “heated” version of GR Sport.

Toyota Rav4 holds the title of absolute bestseller in North America: in 2024, only in the United States it was possible to sell 475 thousand cars. Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado, but rivals among the “traditional” cars far behind are better, are better than sold. Therefore, the 2019 sample crossover followed the path of Camry XV80 and escaped the revolution: the wheel base is the same (2690 mm), and the advantage over the predecessor in length and height is a few millimeters.

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Toyota Toyota RAV4 of the last generation of the 2019 sample
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Although the branded wheeled arches have been preserved, the body itself is different: the rear stand illustrates the difference. From now on, buyers will be able to choose from three types of design: basic (Core), off -road (Rugged) and sports (Sport). Different “persons” are the merit of the variability of the design of the front bumper with an integrated radiator grille. In any case, Toyota Rav4 will have C-shaped headlights in a corporate style and small overhangs.

New Toyota Rav4 Limited (Core)
Toyota New Toyota Rav4 Limited (Core)
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Toyota did not show the simplest configurations, the basic level of design (Core) is shown on the top version of Limited, although the LE and XLE budget assemblies with 17-inch tires are planning. The “trick” of the sixth generation crossover is a black bar under the rear window, which emphasizes the design of LED lamps. Another innovation is the absence of Toyota logos at the back and the name of the model in words in large font.

New Toyota Rav4 Woodland (Rugged)
Toyota New Toyota Rav4 Woodland (Rugged)
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The peculiarity of the “off -road” version of Woodland is another optics with yellow sections of daytime running lights and rectangular LEDs in the bamper, powerful roof rails, practical unpainted plastic not only around the perimeter of the body, but also on bumpers, “toothy” tires and an increased road clearance of 13 millimeters. Full -wheel drive for such Toyota Rav4 is required.

Toyota Rav4 Gr Sport
Toyota Toyota Rav4 Gr Sport
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Finally, the GR Sport package adds developed bumpers, unpainted inserts on the body are replaced by glossy, there is a complete antichrome. Other signs of a “heated” version are a black roof, 20-inch multi-spoke wheels, red brake calipers, a fifth door spoiler, a suspension underestimated one and a half centimeters, as well as heaped shock absorbers and steering.

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Toyota states that the TNGA-K platform is modernized, the fastening points of the chassis and body connection are reinforced to increase the rigidity of the structure. High -dimensional glue began to be used, which reduces vibrations and improves noise insulation. From now on, the basic version of Toyota RAV4 was refused: from now on, buyers can choose between self -loading (HEV) and connected (PHEV) hybrids with an ECVT electromechanical variator.

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Both hybrids rely on a 2.5-liter atmospheric engine. In the front -wheel drive version, the peak recovery of the system is 229 horsepower, in an all -wheel drive with a separate electric motor behind – 239 horsepower. The charged hybrid is only all -wheel drive and gives out 324 horsepower. Compared to the last generation, power plants became slightly more powerful due to the new transmission control unit and switching to semiconductors from silicon carbide.

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The battery and the electric system are also modernized: the charged hybrid began to pass without activation of the internal combustion engine to 80 kilometers (+13 km), and the charging time from 10% to 80% of the CCS supercharger decreased to 30 minutes. For some reason, fast charging is proposed only for the Xse and Woodland. In the new generation, Toyota Rav4 added to traction capabilities: the total mass of the towed trailer is from 0.8 to 1.6 tons.

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The dynamics, ecology and fuel consumption of Toyota has so far silent. However, the predecessor data can serve as a guide: the hybrid is certified in the United States with an indicator of six liters per 100 kilometers, which is much exceeding the indicators of the traditional version (8.1 liters per 100 kilometers). The fastest RAV4 of the outgoing generation is capable of exchanging 96 km/h from a place in 5.5 seconds, and the novelty is even more powerful. In the United States, SR Sport configuration will not have competitors at all.

New Toyota Rav4 Limited (Core)
Toyota New Toyota Rav4 Limited (Core)
Toyota New Toyota Rav4 Limited (Core)
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In the cabin of the crossover, a sensory mini-revolution. On the one hand, there was a classic multi -line with analog buttons, and on the central tunnel there are enough “hot” keys. On the other hand, Toyota abandoned a separate climate control unit with the washers of adjustments, and almost the entire interface is “tied” to the touchscreen (diagonal 10.5 or 12.9 inches). In the past, the classic scales of devices hidden under the visor: now only a virtual 12.3-inch panel without sun protection.

New Toyota Rav4 Woodland (Rugged)
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The Holy of Saints – the old -wcked non -fixed transmission selector – Toyota retained only on the “off -road” version, the rest will have to get used to miniature joystick in the spirit of Porsche. But the puck of the selection of driving modes Drive Mode is resigned: now you can activate the menu with a button, but change the settings through the touchscreen. But a projection screen appeared, new software, and the audio system can have up to nine JBL speakers.

Toyota Rav4 Gr Sport
Toyota Toyota RAV4 GR Sport (right) compared to the usual version of Limited
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The crossover with the GR Sport package adds aluminum pedals, logos on the steering wheel and rugs, steering wheel switches and other finishing materials. However, the seats themselves are the same. The Toyota Safety Sense Active Security Complex on the new RAV4 moved to the fourth generation, but the functionality is the same, except that due to the hardware and software upgrade, the reaction to dangerous situations has become more precise.

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Now Toyota Rav4 costs in the USA from 30 thousand dollars, but there is no doubt that the transition to hybrids will lead to a rise in price by at least 10%. The top version of the GR Sport, according to the forecasts of American journalists, will approach 50 thousand dollars. For dealers, the novelty will appear by the end of 2025, so prices are expected in the fall. Before the start of sales, the Japanese and Chinese versions should debut: perhaps in other markets, the motor gamut will present surprises./M

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