Toyota RAV4 - Revision history

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Hybrid/Electric Models

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	Toyota has not expressed interest in reviving the RAV4 EV line. Proponents for the RAV4 EV are hopeful that manufacturing processes will someday yield low-cost batteries capable of being powerful enough for the RAV4 EV drive system, and at a price that would be considered reasonable by the general public.		Toyota has not expressed interest in reviving the RAV4 EV line. Proponents for the RAV4 EV are hopeful that manufacturing processes will someday yield low-cost batteries capable of being powerful enough for the RAV4 EV drive system, and at a price that would be considered reasonable by the general public.

			===Second Generation RAV4 EV===
			Toyota announced at the 2010 [[LA Motor Show]] the next generation RAV4 EV, developed under partnership with [[Tesla]]. Toyota engineers took care of the powertrain upgrade/engineering, while Tesla engineers developed the battery pack and related systems. According to Toyota, the EV model weighs about 220 lb more than the V6 model, but retains similar acceleration figures. Due to the weight gain, suspension and steering components had to be properly modified or relocated to maintain proper balance.

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	==Unique Attributes==		==Unique Attributes==

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External Links

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	* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/09/2010-toyota-rav-4-introduces-new.html 2010 Toyota RAV-4 Introduces New Features and Sport Appearance Package for 4-Cylinder Models]		* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/09/2010-toyota-rav-4-introduces-new.html 2010 Toyota RAV-4 Introduces New Features and Sport Appearance Package for 4-Cylinder Models]
	* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/02/2010-toyota-rav-4-facelift-first.html 2010 Toyota RAV-4 Facelift: First Official Photo Released Ahead of Geneva Show Debut]		* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/02/2010-toyota-rav-4-facelift-first.html 2010 Toyota RAV-4 Facelift: First Official Photo Released Ahead of Geneva Show Debut]
			* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/11/la-show-2010-new-toyota-rav4-ev-powered.html LA Show 2010: New Toyota RAV4 EV Powered by Tesla Appears in the Flesh]

	'''''Enthusiast Sites & Online Community Forums'''''		'''''Enthusiast Sites & Online Community Forums'''''

Red marquis at 05:29, 16 February 2010

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	[[Image:2009-Toyota-RAV4-12small.jpg\|400px\|thumb]]		[[Image:2009-Toyota-RAV4-12small.jpg\|400px\|thumb]]
	The '''Toyota RAV4''' (pronounced "rav-four") is a compact crossover SUV built and marketed by the [http://www.toyota.com Toyota Motor Corporation]. It was introduced in Japan in 1994 and in the US in 1996 to cater to consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility, and the option of four wheel drive, along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a smaller car. The early success of the RAV4 paved the way for other compact SUVs such as the [[Honda CR-V]], the [[Ford Escape]]/[[Mazda Tribute]], and the [[Subaru Forester]]. Its name stands for '''"Recreational Activity Vehicle, 4-wheel drive,"''' although not all models have four wheel drive as this is optional in some countries.		The '''Toyota RAV4''' (pronounced "rav-four") is a compact crossover SUV built and marketed by the [http://www.toyota.com Toyota Motor Corporation]. It was introduced in Japan in 1994 and in the US in 1996 to cater to consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility, and the option of four wheel drive, along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a smaller car. The early success of the RAV4 paved the way for other compact SUVs such as the [[Honda CR-V]], the [[Ford Escape]]/[[Mazda Tribute]], and the [[Subaru Forester]]. Its name stands for '''"Recreational Activity Vehicle, 4-wheel drive,"''' although not all models have four wheel drive as this is optional in some countries.
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Recent Changes

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			*The RAV-4 receives yet another facelift for 2010.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/02/2010-toyota-rav-4-facelift-first.html]

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	*In 2009, Toyota Australia released a limited edition '''RAV4 Edge'''. It comes with 17 inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, 6 disc CD audio with Bluetooth and MP3/USB connectivity, roof rails, prenium steering wheel and gear knob, privacy glass and unique 'Edge' badging.		*In 2009, Toyota Australia released a limited edition '''RAV4 Edge'''. It comes with 17 inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, 6 disc CD audio with Bluetooth and MP3/USB connectivity, roof rails, prenium steering wheel and gear knob, privacy glass and unique 'Edge' badging.

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External Links

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	* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/12/2009-toyota-rav4-facelift-with-new.html 2009 Toyota RAV4 Facelift with New Engines Debuts in Bologna - 37 High Res Photos]		* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/12/2009-toyota-rav4-facelift-with-new.html 2009 Toyota RAV4 Facelift with New Engines Debuts in Bologna - 37 High Res Photos]
	* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/09/2010-toyota-rav-4-introduces-new.html 2010 Toyota RAV-4 Introduces New Features and Sport Appearance Package for 4-Cylinder Models]		* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/09/2010-toyota-rav-4-introduces-new.html 2010 Toyota RAV-4 Introduces New Features and Sport Appearance Package for 4-Cylinder Models]
			* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/02/2010-toyota-rav-4-facelift-first.html 2010 Toyota RAV-4 Facelift: First Official Photo Released Ahead of Geneva Show Debut]

	'''''Enthusiast Sites & Online Community Forums'''''		'''''Enthusiast Sites & Online Community Forums'''''

TristanT at 23:25, 9 November 2009

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			*In 2009, Toyota Australia released a limited edition '''RAV4 Edge'''. It comes with 17 inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, 6 disc CD audio with Bluetooth and MP3/USB connectivity, roof rails, prenium steering wheel and gear knob, privacy glass and unique 'Edge' badging.

	===Styles and Major Options===		===Styles and Major Options===
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	* [http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/rav4-ev RAV4 EV Discussion List]		* [http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/rav4-ev RAV4 EV Discussion List]
	* [http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/rav4/ JB car pages: Toyota RAV4]		* [http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/rav4/ JB car pages: Toyota RAV4]
			* [http://www.toyota.com.au/rav4?WT.ac=GNRav4HOME Official Australian site]

	This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_RAV4 Toyota RAV4], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_RAV4&action=history contributors].		This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_RAV4 Toyota RAV4], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_RAV4&action=history contributors].

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External Links

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* [http://www.toyota.com/rav4 Official US Toyota RAV4 Website]		* [http://www.toyota.com/rav4 Official US Toyota RAV4 Website]

			'''''News & References'''''
			* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/12/2009-toyota-rav4-facelift-with-new.html 2009 Toyota RAV4 Facelift with New Engines Debuts in Bologna - 37 High Res Photos]
			* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/09/2010-toyota-rav-4-introduces-new.html 2010 Toyota RAV-4 Introduces New Features and Sport Appearance Package for 4-Cylinder Models]

			'''''Enthusiast Sites & Online Community Forums'''''
	* [http://www.rav4world.com RAV4 World]		* [http://www.rav4world.com RAV4 World]
	* [http://www.rav4expedition.com RAV4 Expedition Singapore]		* [http://www.rav4expedition.com RAV4 Expedition Singapore]
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	* [http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/rav4-ev RAV4 EV Discussion List]		* [http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/rav4-ev RAV4 EV Discussion List]
	* [http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/rav4/ JB car pages: Toyota RAV4]		* [http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/rav4/ JB car pages: Toyota RAV4]
	* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/12/2009-toyota-rav4-facelift-with-new.html 2009 Toyota RAV4 Facelift with New Engines Debuts in Bologna - 37 High Res Photos]


	This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_RAV4 Toyota RAV4], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_RAV4&action=history contributors].		This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_RAV4 Toyota RAV4], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_RAV4&action=history contributors].

TristanT at 06:48, 4 August 2009

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	==[[Hybrid Cars\|Hybrid]]/Electric Models==		==[[Hybrid Cars\|Hybrid]]/Electric Models==
	The RAV4 was available in an all-electric version called the RAV4 EV from 1997-2002. Its drivetrain is powered exclusively by 24 12-volt batteries which can be recharged from being fully-depleted to fully-charged in about 5 hours.		The RAV4 was available in an all-electric version called the [[Toyota RAV4 EV\|RAV4 EV]] from 1997-2002. Its drivetrain is powered exclusively by 24 12-volt batteries which can be recharged from being fully-depleted to fully-charged in about 5 hours.

	The RAV4EV governs top speed of 80 miles per hour, and a range of 80-120 miles on a full charge. Mileage depended on the same factors as a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle, mainly tire drag and average speed (aerodynamic drag). The RAV4EV has 24 12-volt 95Ah NiMH batteries capable of outputting 27.4kWh of energy. As of May, 2006, charging a RAV4EV from full-dead to full-charge, at a rate of US$0.09 per kilowatt-hour, costs around $2.70. As of May, 2006, this compares to a price-per-gallon cost of US$3.00, and makes mileage in the RAV4EV ''the cost equivalent to a 111.1-mile-per-gallon small SUV''.		The RAV4EV governs top speed of 80 miles per hour, and a range of 80-120 miles on a full charge. Mileage depended on the same factors as a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle, mainly tire drag and average speed (aerodynamic drag). The RAV4EV has 24 12-volt 95Ah NiMH batteries capable of outputting 27.4kWh of energy. As of May, 2006, charging a RAV4EV from full-dead to full-charge, at a rate of US$0.09 per kilowatt-hour, costs around $2.70. As of May, 2006, this compares to a price-per-gallon cost of US$3.00, and makes mileage in the RAV4EV ''the cost equivalent to a 111.1-mile-per-gallon small SUV''.

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	==Awards==		==Awards==
			2003 '''J.D. Power Initial Quality Study''' 2nd winner (Entry SUV)
	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Ford Escape]]		* [[Ford Escape]]

Red marquis at 13:15, 7 December 2008

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	[[Image:2009-Toyota-RAV4-2.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|2009 '''[[Toyota]] RAV4''']]		[[Image:2009-Toyota-RAV4-2.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|2009 '''[[Toyota]] RAV4''']]
	[[Image:~~grayrav42~~.jpg\|400px\|thumb]]		[[Image:2009-Toyota-RAV4-12small.jpg\|400px\|thumb]]
	The '''Toyota RAV4''' (pronounced "rav-four") is a compact crossover SUV built and marketed by the [http://www.toyota.com Toyota Motor Corporation]. It was introduced in Japan in 1994 and in the US in 1996 to cater to consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility, and the option of four wheel drive, along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a smaller car. The early success of the RAV4 paved the way for other compact SUVs such as the [[Honda CR-V]], the [[Ford Escape]]/[[Mazda Tribute]], and the [[Subaru Forester]]. Its name stands for '''"Recreational Activity Vehicle, 4-wheel drive,"''' although not all models have four wheel drive as this is optional in some countries.		The '''Toyota RAV4''' (pronounced "rav-four") is a compact crossover SUV built and marketed by the [http://www.toyota.com Toyota Motor Corporation]. It was introduced in Japan in 1994 and in the US in 1996 to cater to consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility, and the option of four wheel drive, along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a smaller car. The early success of the RAV4 paved the way for other compact SUVs such as the [[Honda CR-V]], the [[Ford Escape]]/[[Mazda Tribute]], and the [[Subaru Forester]]. Its name stands for '''"Recreational Activity Vehicle, 4-wheel drive,"''' although not all models have four wheel drive as this is optional in some countries.

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	===Second generation (2001–2005)===		===Second generation (2001–2005)===
	[[Image:gen2rav4.jpg\|frame\|left\|Second Generation '''[[Toyota]] RAV4''']]		[[Image:gen2rav4.jpg\|frame\|left\|Second Generation '''[[Toyota]] RAV4''']]