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Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation | Production | 1994 � present | Class | Compact Crossover SUV | Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Also called | Toyota RAV4 EV | Production | 1994 � 2000 (Gasoline powered RAV4) 1997 � 2003 (EV) | Model years | 1995 � 2000 | Assembly | Toyota, Aichi, Japan Tahara, Aichi, Japan | Body style | 2-door SUV 4-door SUV 2-door convertible | Engine | 2.0 L I4 3S-FE (138HP) | Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic | Wheelbase | 4-door: 2,410 mm (94.9 in) 2-door: 2,200 mm (86.6 in) | Length | 1998 � 2000 4-door: 4,160 mm (163.8 in) 1998 � 1999 2-door: 3,750 mm (147.6 in) 1994 � 1997 2-door: 3,740 mm (147.2 in) 1994 � 1997 4-door: 4,150 mm (147.6 in) | Width | 1695 mm (66.7 in) | Height | 1994 � 1997 2-door FWD: 1,646 mm (64.8 in) 4-door FWD: 1,650 mm (65.0 in) 1994 � 1997 2-door 4WD: 1,655 mm (65.2 in) 4-door AWD & 1998 � 2000 2-door: 1,661 mm (65.4 in) | Fuel capacity | 58 L (15.3 usgal ; 12.8 impgal) | Related | Toyota Corolla Toyota Tercel Toyota Celica Toyota Paseo Geo/Chevrolet Prizm |
| Production | 2000 � 2005 | Model years | 2001 � 2005 | Assembly | Tahara, Aichi, Japan Obu, Aichi, Japan | Body style | 4-door SUV 2-door SUV (Not for North America) | Engine | 2.0 L I4 1AZ-FE 2.0 L diesel I4 1AZ-FSE 2.4 L I4 2AZ-FE | Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic | Wheelbase | 2490 mm (98.0 in) | Length | 2004 � 2005: 4230 mm (166.5 in) 2001 � 2003: 4193 mm (165.1 in) | Width | 1735 mm (68.3 in) | Height | 2004 � 2005: 1680 mm (66.1 in) 2001 � 2003: 1650 mm (65 in) | Weight | 1150 kg (2535.3 lb) | Fuel capacity | 56 L (14.8 usgal ; 12.3 impgal) | Related | Toyota Corolla Toyota Celica Toyota Matrix Toyota Voltz Chevrolet Prizm Pontiac Vibe |
| Also called | Toyota Vanguard (Japan, LWB) | Production | 2005 � present | Model years | 2006 � present | Assembly | Tahara, Aichi, Japan Obu, Aichi, Japan Woodstock, Ontario, Canada (TMMC from November 2008) Tianjin, China | Body style | 4-door SUV | Engine | 2.0 L 1AZ-FE I4 2.2 L 2AD-FTV turbodiesel I4 2.2 L 2AD-FHV D-CAT turbodiesel I4 2.4 L 2AZ-FE I4 2.5 L 2AR-FE I4 3.5 L 2GR-FE V6 | Transmission | 6-speed manual 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 6-speed automatic CVT | Wheelbase | SWB: 2560 mm (100.8 in) LWB: 2660 mm (104.7 in) | Length | 2005-2008 LWB: 4,600 mm (181.1 in) SWB: 4395 mm (173 in) 2009- LWB: 181.9 in (4620 mm) | Width | SWB: 1815 mm (71.5 in) LWB: 1815 mm (71.5 in) LWB Sport: 73.0 in (1854 mm) | Height | LWB: 1,685 mm (66.3 in) LWB Sport & 2006-2008 Limited: 68.7 in (1745 mm) LWB Australia: 1695 mm (66.7 in) SWB: 1720 mm (67.7 in) 2009- Limited LWB: 69.1 in (1755 mm) | Fuel capacity | 60 L (15.9 usgal ; 13.2 impgal) |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover SUV from Toyota. It was the first compact crossover SUV, introduced in Japan and Europe in 1994 and beginning sales in North America in 1996. The vehicle was designed for consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility, and the option of full-time four-wheel drive, along with the maneuverability and better fuel economy of a smaller car. Its name stands for "Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive", although not all RAV4s have four wheel drive, which is optional in some countries. The early success of the RAV4 paved the way for other compact SUVs such as the Ford Escape and the Subaru Forester.
In most countries, the RAV4 is the only compact SUV from Toyota. In other markets, it is the crossover counterpart of the FJ Cruiser. Since the 2006 third generation model, Toyota has offered both short- and long-wheelbase versions of the RAV4. Short-wheelbase versions are retailed in Japan and Europe, with Australia and North America receiving the long-wheelbase versions. Toyota in Japan also sells the longer version as the Toyota Vanguard.
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