Overview
The 2017 Toyota Rav4 GXL (4x4) is an all wheel drive 4 Door Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 9th January 2016 classified as a ALA49R MY17. The Toyota Rav4 is regarded as a SUV medium built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $23,000.
The Toyota Rav4 is an all wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.2L Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 3600 rpm) and 340 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a 6 Speed Automatic. Toyota claims the RAV4 GXL (4x4) uses 6.5L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 172g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 923km per full tank.
The Toyota Rav4 measures 1715mm (67.5 inches) in height, 4570mm (179.9 inches) in length, 1845mm (72.6 inches) in width with a 2660mm (104.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1660kg (3659.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The RAV4 GXL (4x4) comes standard with 235/55 R18 front tyres and 235/55 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 100km warranty.
The 2017 Toyota Rav4 GXL (4x4) has a 176mm ground clearance with a 550kg braked and 550kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.935.
The Toyota Rav4 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Front Floor and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Driver Side B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JTMDAREV605123456.
Pros
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Spacious and comfortable interior
- Balanced dynamics
Cons
- So-so infotainment
- Extraordinarily long waiting lists for some variants
- Base powertrain is less impressive
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2231 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 110kW |
| Power RPM | 3600 |
| Torque | 340Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 |
| Bore Stroke | 86x96 |
| Compression Ratio | 15.70 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.935 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, coil spring, double wishbone, gas damper |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | AWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 60 |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 172 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 235/55 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 235/55 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1715 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4570 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1845 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 176 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2660 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.6 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1660 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2190 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 550 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 550 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Driver Side B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Front Floor |
| VIN Number | JTMDAREV605123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 100 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/10/2017 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |