In Europe, Toyota RAV4 has set benchmarks in the compact sport utility vehicle segment, creating high levels of driving quality, passenger comfort and equipment. The car's Active System offers better driving, safer and stability on the road. D-4D diesel and gasoline supply VVT-i engine response and performance. Now, with the introduction of high-power, low emissions technology optimum drive Toyota, Toyota RAV4 is destined to continue their success story.
The current Toyota RAV4 is the third generation of a model that is recognized as one of the best sellers in Europe and around the world as a success for Toyota. At the time of launch, in 1994, the RAV4 established the popularity of sport utility vehicles and compact Toyota has already sold almost a million units of this model in Europe.
2009 with the Toyota RAV4, Toyota continues to defy expectations and conventions. Elegant design innovations include new front and rear bumpers, chrome front grille, unique alloy wheels, new interior fabric and finish better. The Toyota RAV4 unique body shape, combined with advanced technology, improved performance and new levels of comfort, continues to redefine the SUV driving experience.
Toyota Optimal Drive: Maximizing the power to minimize CO2 emissions and fuel consumption
Increasingly, vehicles are facing pressure to improve its environmental performance. Leading the way forward, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 will benefit from Toyota Optimal Drive, a set of technologies introduced in the 2008 Paris Salon to strengthen the management of Toyota in sustainable mobility.
Once the leadership with Hybrid Synergy Drive ®, Toyota introduced the Toyota optimal unit for petrol and diesel powertrains. The concept is simple - to maximize performance, while reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. Toyota unit is designed for optimum:
Increasing fuel efficiency and lower CO2
Do not compromise on driving pleasure
Reduce harmful emissions
Be standard on the model of most new releases
Toyota optimal Drive, engineers have chosen to innovate and develop new technologies, rather than simply reducing the size of existing technology or Detune. Built on the company's legendary "Kaizen" tradition of optimization, Toyota has improved combustion efficiency, lower weight and friction reduction in power to create new engines that produce more energy, but They are more efficient and economical.
Vanguard, gasoline, diesel and transmission technology
Toyota Toyota best new concept will be available on most new models launched since the 2008 Paris Salon onwards. By 2009 this means progress RAV4 petrol and diesel engine technologies, as well as transfers of fuel:
Advanced technology of gasoline in the form of the 2.0-liter engine Valvematic
D-4D diesel engines update
S Multidrive and the latest 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic transmission
Reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of new and powerful 2.0-liter gasoline engine Valvematic
2009 Toyota RAV4 is now offered with an advanced new 2.0-liter Valvematic engine, which also comes with a new 6-speed manual transmission or transmission of the new S Multidrive. His performance gives 158 DIN hp (116kW), a 5% increase compared to the outgoing 2.0 liters VVT-i, 198 Nm at 4000 rpm and leader of the class that began CO2 emissions 177 g / km (S Multidrive transmission, 4WD).
In addition, customer choice in some markets, a Toyota RAV4 with 2WD version 2.0 liters engine Valvematic only the front wheels is being introduced. Ideal for those who do not need 4WD full capacity, its CO2 emissions will be initiated only 174 g / km (6-speed manual transmission).
Valvematic innovative technology
Valvematic is an innovative development of Toyota proved intelligent variable valve timing (VVT-i) integration of a new mechanism that continuously adjusts the intake valves in order to better control the flow of air. This advanced technology helps improve fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions, as well as power, torque and engine response.
Compared to conventional engines control air intake using a throttle valve, Valvematic adjusts the volume of air entering the combustion chamber of a continuous control of valve lift and timing. This ensures optimal performance based on engine speed, thus contributing to the Toyota RAV4 to achieve both high fuel efficiency and dynamic performance. Valvematic valve open longer than necessary to load condition, and therefore increases the rate of injection for optimal fuel combustion.
The technology takes Valvematic four tangible benefits:
Reducing emissions through a more efficient combustion process
Increasing fuel efficiency by reducing pumping losses
The higher increase in power through the inlet valve lift
Best answer engine by reducing air delays
New transmission Multidrive S
Multidrive S is a highly advanced Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). While conventional automatic or manual transmissions use multiple sets of gears and a clutch for different speeds, Toyota Multidrive S offers an infinite number of relationships with two cone shaped pulleys and a high resistance in V-shaped steel belt. With this agreement Multidrive S ratios change smoothly and seamlessly, almost eliminating shift shock.
S offers Multidrive ensure compliance:
It is fuel efficient and CO2. This is because the continuously variable transmission allows the engine to use more efficient engine speed region. The system uses low engine revolutions area gives good fuel economy and low noise.
Delivers powerful driving. Due to its variation with progression of gear ratios, you can also maintain the ideal relationship to maintain the engine in its optimal range of energy.
Incredibly soft and refined, owing to its perfect change of gear ratios.
For a more exciting journey, the driver simply by pressing the "sport" next to the gear lever. This will select a more responsive and able to maximize the relationship that best matches the intent of the driver.
For an even more active driving feel, the S Multidrive has a 7-speed sequential manual mode. The art of selection is done by the gear shift lever or paddle-located on each side of the wheel.
Drivers can also use the paddle-changes to temporarily override the automatic mode. This means that you are still in D-mode, but when preparing to overcome, for example, can cancel the D-mode temporarily to prepare for future conditions. The transmission dates back to the automatic mode by pressing the "+-palette for more than 1 second, when driving at a constant speed, when the constant acceleration over a given period of time, or when the vehicle is completely stopped .
For driving on a mountain regions "uphill" or "down" control logic has been that the selection of the best ratios for the Multidrive S. When driving up the cost will be selected to reduce the number of turns, and when driving down the rates to be selected to make optimum use of engine braking.
New 6-speed manual transmission 2.0-liter engine Valvematic
By setting a higher rank for the new gearbox, the engine speed is reduced, leading to better fuel economy, thereby reducing CO2 (2009 Toyota RAV4 now presents Gasoline a gearbox 6-speed instead of 5 - speed). Fuel economy is improved by reducing friction and drag on the transaxle. Here engineers added an oil separator to decrease the amount of oil removed, and specify the low-friction bearings and low viscosity oil.
Much of the engineering effort invested in improving the sense of change in the new gearbox, and is now one of the smoothest in the compact sport utility vehicle segment.
Despite having six gears, the gearbox is very compact. On the synchronization of Toyota engineers adopted a cradle of high-capacity, declining module teeth and added a corner (one for synchronization and one for the year).
Increased production and reduction of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of 2.2 liters D-4D diesel engines
Another example of optimum drive Toyota can be seen in the improvement of 2.2 liters RAV4 D-4D engine. Here, the challenge was to develop an engine that offers excellent performance and low fuel consumption and CO2.
The 2.2-liter D-4D has been redesigned to offer more torque at lower speeds leading to lower emissions, and now meets the Euro V standards when equipped with DPFs. The D-4D engine has been upgraded with new piezo injectors and offers an incredible pressure common rail 2000 bar.
The diesel engine is quieter with improved noise and vibration. The increase in engine noise is now the linear acceleration, giving a much better subjective impression of power to the driver and passengers.
The 2.2-liter D-4D 150 offers a good balance of power and economy. Power output is up 10% to 150 hp DIN (110kW) and torque has been increased on this engine by nearly 10% to 340 Nm between 2000 and 2800 rpm. Moreover, its broad range of media for maximum torque is available in most driving conditions, without the need for frequent gear changes. Its CO2 emissions began to manual transmission version of the class-leading 154 g / km when equipped with oxidation catalytic converter (COC) and 159 g / km when equipped with diesel particulate filter (DPF ).
One secret to the great efficiency of the 2.2 D-4D engine is the piezoelectric technology. Piezo injectors can inject larger volumes of fuel and are two times faster than the solenoid injectors. Toyota piezoelectric common rail system produces the greatest pressure injection systems from this type - 2000 bar - an increase of 300 bar from the previous 2.2 D-4D 135 liters. This state of the art is a central factor in achieving class-leading levels of power, torque and high fuel efficiency. In addition, Toyota RAV4 put at the top of the segment in terms of low NVH.
New 6-speed automatic transmission 2.2 liters D-4D 150
A brand new 6-speed automatic transmission is offered in the 2.2 D-4D 150. It offers a fast and smooth changeover response, while maintaining an impressive level of comfort by eliminating the severe disturbances change. It also features a sport mode that, once activated, select a more aggressive pattern of change, using the AI-Shift Control (Artificial Intelligence Control Shift).
This new automatic transmission also offers the excitement of sequential manual shifting. Moving in the M-position, the driver can change gear, either by changing the sequential shift lever or the palette changes to the steering wheel.
Sports 6-speed Direct Shift is a newly developed M-mode control for the new 6-speed automatic transmission. The M-mode provides a more direct sense and lock function is used from 2 to 6 gears wide range of gear ratios possible. This enables a sports car similar to a manual transmission. For more driving fun and feeling, the 6-speed Direct Shift Sports offers' blipping '. Blipping is achieved by controlling the injected volume of diesel and hydraulic clutch control and separation. This contributes significantly to the extremely rapid downshift time.
As Multidrive S, drivers can also use the paddle-changes to temporarily override the automatic mode and "uphill" or "down" control logic is also approved for driving in mountainous regions.
When 2.2 liters D-4D 150 is combined with 6-speed automatic transmission, Toyota offers only emissions control technology called Toyota D-CAT. Reduces nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) at the same time. Home CO2 emissions to 186 g / km.
Proven 6-speed manual transmission for diesel engines
2009 Toyota RAV4 D-4D diesel engines can also be accompanied by a 6-speed manual transmission that offers smooth, quick and precise gear changes.
The transmission was developed to provide a wide range of gear, which is only possible with a 6-speed settings and the adoption of a tree and the length between each of the output shaft.
Improvements in exterior design
All front molding has been redesigned to support the dynamic SUV crossover appeal of the vehicle, while a new chrome grille and integrated fog lamps add style and garnish presence.
In front, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 has a new design of the headlights and the X-degree come with darkened headlamp moldings inside a much more sporty and sophisticated.
Indicators on the side of the car have been removed from the defenses and integrated in the door, giving a cleaner and safer. The 2009 Toyota RAV4 roof antenna will be integrated more easily into the overall design.
To the rear, a new design of the backlight will be adopted - with an exclusive version for the Toyota RAV4 X grade - the projection of a larger area of glass. 2009 Toyota RAV4 will also receive a new rear bumper design, giving it a more integrated, and the RAV4 X grade will have extra cars chrome garnish above the license plate holder.
Rear privacy glass is standard UP2 level upwards. And to a 2009 RAV4 crossover more graceful appearance, the version without the spare tire on the rear door will be available from the UP2 grade.
Four new 2 new colors and designs of the wheel
Four new exterior colors will be available in the Toyota RAV4: dark gray, sand, dark brown and dark blue replacing anthracite gray, desert dunes, arctic blue and green mica.
2009 Toyota RAV4 will also be available with the following new wheels:
New 18 "wheels 5 for the exclusive RAV4 X grade
New 17 "5-spoke wheels for the degree UP2
Improvements in interior design
Inside, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 is now on offer with a new and attractive color, beige sand, to increase their sense of quality. This replaces the previous light-colored interior.
In addition, a new and attractive gray metal cutting is designed for the instrument panel, steering wheel, door panels and shift knob. The pattern on the fabric seats in the UP1 degree version has also been changed.
A new leaflet has been designed with integrated switches to control the audio system and Bluetooth.
Improved specifications
The new Toyota RAV4 offers much more in the way of sophisticated equipment as well. The audio system in the UP2 series with a 6-CD changer and Bluetooth connectivity for cell phones. A complete map of touch screen (6.5 "), navigation system with Bluetooth connectivity (mobile phone and streaming audio) and a rear camera parking is also available. For further refinement, you can opt for the status of full technical -map touch screen (6.5 ") navigation with multimedia package. The multimedia package adds a 10GB HDD music server.
Comfort for reversing the RAV4 X comes with a mirror that also includes a small video screen. Automatically projects the rear view when investing. When driving forward, the video screen disappears and the mirror returns to its conventional functionality. In models equipped with the complete map of touch-screen navigation, rear-view is projected on the touch screen.
Active head restraints
The Toyota RAV4 is already highly active and passive safety systems. In the latest version, however, the front seats are equipped with active head restraints. Active head restraints supported in a collision with a moving forward and upward, whiplash and therefore reduces injuries.
The current Toyota RAV4 is the third generation of a model that is recognized as one of the best sellers in Europe and around the world as a success for Toyota. At the time of launch, in 1994, the RAV4 established the popularity of sport utility vehicles and compact Toyota has already sold almost a million units of this model in Europe.
2009 with the Toyota RAV4, Toyota continues to defy expectations and conventions. Elegant design innovations include new front and rear bumpers, chrome front grille, unique alloy wheels, new interior fabric and finish better. The Toyota RAV4 unique body shape, combined with advanced technology, improved performance and new levels of comfort, continues to redefine the SUV driving experience.
Toyota Optimal Drive: Maximizing the power to minimize CO2 emissions and fuel consumption
Increasingly, vehicles are facing pressure to improve its environmental performance. Leading the way forward, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 will benefit from Toyota Optimal Drive, a set of technologies introduced in the 2008 Paris Salon to strengthen the management of Toyota in sustainable mobility.
Once the leadership with Hybrid Synergy Drive ®, Toyota introduced the Toyota optimal unit for petrol and diesel powertrains. The concept is simple - to maximize performance, while reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. Toyota unit is designed for optimum:
Increasing fuel efficiency and lower CO2
Do not compromise on driving pleasure
Reduce harmful emissions
Be standard on the model of most new releases
Toyota optimal Drive, engineers have chosen to innovate and develop new technologies, rather than simply reducing the size of existing technology or Detune. Built on the company's legendary "Kaizen" tradition of optimization, Toyota has improved combustion efficiency, lower weight and friction reduction in power to create new engines that produce more energy, but They are more efficient and economical.
Vanguard, gasoline, diesel and transmission technology
Toyota Toyota best new concept will be available on most new models launched since the 2008 Paris Salon onwards. By 2009 this means progress RAV4 petrol and diesel engine technologies, as well as transfers of fuel:
Advanced technology of gasoline in the form of the 2.0-liter engine Valvematic
D-4D diesel engines update
S Multidrive and the latest 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic transmission
Reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of new and powerful 2.0-liter gasoline engine Valvematic
2009 Toyota RAV4 is now offered with an advanced new 2.0-liter Valvematic engine, which also comes with a new 6-speed manual transmission or transmission of the new S Multidrive. His performance gives 158 DIN hp (116kW), a 5% increase compared to the outgoing 2.0 liters VVT-i, 198 Nm at 4000 rpm and leader of the class that began CO2 emissions 177 g / km (S Multidrive transmission, 4WD).
In addition, customer choice in some markets, a Toyota RAV4 with 2WD version 2.0 liters engine Valvematic only the front wheels is being introduced. Ideal for those who do not need 4WD full capacity, its CO2 emissions will be initiated only 174 g / km (6-speed manual transmission).
Valvematic innovative technology
Valvematic is an innovative development of Toyota proved intelligent variable valve timing (VVT-i) integration of a new mechanism that continuously adjusts the intake valves in order to better control the flow of air. This advanced technology helps improve fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions, as well as power, torque and engine response.
Compared to conventional engines control air intake using a throttle valve, Valvematic adjusts the volume of air entering the combustion chamber of a continuous control of valve lift and timing. This ensures optimal performance based on engine speed, thus contributing to the Toyota RAV4 to achieve both high fuel efficiency and dynamic performance. Valvematic valve open longer than necessary to load condition, and therefore increases the rate of injection for optimal fuel combustion.
The technology takes Valvematic four tangible benefits:
Reducing emissions through a more efficient combustion process
Increasing fuel efficiency by reducing pumping losses
The higher increase in power through the inlet valve lift
Best answer engine by reducing air delays
New transmission Multidrive S
Multidrive S is a highly advanced Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). While conventional automatic or manual transmissions use multiple sets of gears and a clutch for different speeds, Toyota Multidrive S offers an infinite number of relationships with two cone shaped pulleys and a high resistance in V-shaped steel belt. With this agreement Multidrive S ratios change smoothly and seamlessly, almost eliminating shift shock.
S offers Multidrive ensure compliance:
It is fuel efficient and CO2. This is because the continuously variable transmission allows the engine to use more efficient engine speed region. The system uses low engine revolutions area gives good fuel economy and low noise.
Delivers powerful driving. Due to its variation with progression of gear ratios, you can also maintain the ideal relationship to maintain the engine in its optimal range of energy.
Incredibly soft and refined, owing to its perfect change of gear ratios.
For a more exciting journey, the driver simply by pressing the "sport" next to the gear lever. This will select a more responsive and able to maximize the relationship that best matches the intent of the driver.
For an even more active driving feel, the S Multidrive has a 7-speed sequential manual mode. The art of selection is done by the gear shift lever or paddle-located on each side of the wheel.
Drivers can also use the paddle-changes to temporarily override the automatic mode. This means that you are still in D-mode, but when preparing to overcome, for example, can cancel the D-mode temporarily to prepare for future conditions. The transmission dates back to the automatic mode by pressing the "+-palette for more than 1 second, when driving at a constant speed, when the constant acceleration over a given period of time, or when the vehicle is completely stopped .
For driving on a mountain regions "uphill" or "down" control logic has been that the selection of the best ratios for the Multidrive S. When driving up the cost will be selected to reduce the number of turns, and when driving down the rates to be selected to make optimum use of engine braking.
New 6-speed manual transmission 2.0-liter engine Valvematic
By setting a higher rank for the new gearbox, the engine speed is reduced, leading to better fuel economy, thereby reducing CO2 (2009 Toyota RAV4 now presents Gasoline a gearbox 6-speed instead of 5 - speed). Fuel economy is improved by reducing friction and drag on the transaxle. Here engineers added an oil separator to decrease the amount of oil removed, and specify the low-friction bearings and low viscosity oil.
Much of the engineering effort invested in improving the sense of change in the new gearbox, and is now one of the smoothest in the compact sport utility vehicle segment.
Despite having six gears, the gearbox is very compact. On the synchronization of Toyota engineers adopted a cradle of high-capacity, declining module teeth and added a corner (one for synchronization and one for the year).
Increased production and reduction of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of 2.2 liters D-4D diesel engines
Another example of optimum drive Toyota can be seen in the improvement of 2.2 liters RAV4 D-4D engine. Here, the challenge was to develop an engine that offers excellent performance and low fuel consumption and CO2.
The 2.2-liter D-4D has been redesigned to offer more torque at lower speeds leading to lower emissions, and now meets the Euro V standards when equipped with DPFs. The D-4D engine has been upgraded with new piezo injectors and offers an incredible pressure common rail 2000 bar.
The diesel engine is quieter with improved noise and vibration. The increase in engine noise is now the linear acceleration, giving a much better subjective impression of power to the driver and passengers.
The 2.2-liter D-4D 150 offers a good balance of power and economy. Power output is up 10% to 150 hp DIN (110kW) and torque has been increased on this engine by nearly 10% to 340 Nm between 2000 and 2800 rpm. Moreover, its broad range of media for maximum torque is available in most driving conditions, without the need for frequent gear changes. Its CO2 emissions began to manual transmission version of the class-leading 154 g / km when equipped with oxidation catalytic converter (COC) and 159 g / km when equipped with diesel particulate filter (DPF ).
One secret to the great efficiency of the 2.2 D-4D engine is the piezoelectric technology. Piezo injectors can inject larger volumes of fuel and are two times faster than the solenoid injectors. Toyota piezoelectric common rail system produces the greatest pressure injection systems from this type - 2000 bar - an increase of 300 bar from the previous 2.2 D-4D 135 liters. This state of the art is a central factor in achieving class-leading levels of power, torque and high fuel efficiency. In addition, Toyota RAV4 put at the top of the segment in terms of low NVH.
New 6-speed automatic transmission 2.2 liters D-4D 150
A brand new 6-speed automatic transmission is offered in the 2.2 D-4D 150. It offers a fast and smooth changeover response, while maintaining an impressive level of comfort by eliminating the severe disturbances change. It also features a sport mode that, once activated, select a more aggressive pattern of change, using the AI-Shift Control (Artificial Intelligence Control Shift).
This new automatic transmission also offers the excitement of sequential manual shifting. Moving in the M-position, the driver can change gear, either by changing the sequential shift lever or the palette changes to the steering wheel.
Sports 6-speed Direct Shift is a newly developed M-mode control for the new 6-speed automatic transmission. The M-mode provides a more direct sense and lock function is used from 2 to 6 gears wide range of gear ratios possible. This enables a sports car similar to a manual transmission. For more driving fun and feeling, the 6-speed Direct Shift Sports offers' blipping '. Blipping is achieved by controlling the injected volume of diesel and hydraulic clutch control and separation. This contributes significantly to the extremely rapid downshift time.
As Multidrive S, drivers can also use the paddle-changes to temporarily override the automatic mode and "uphill" or "down" control logic is also approved for driving in mountainous regions.
When 2.2 liters D-4D 150 is combined with 6-speed automatic transmission, Toyota offers only emissions control technology called Toyota D-CAT. Reduces nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) at the same time. Home CO2 emissions to 186 g / km.
Proven 6-speed manual transmission for diesel engines
2009 Toyota RAV4 D-4D diesel engines can also be accompanied by a 6-speed manual transmission that offers smooth, quick and precise gear changes.
The transmission was developed to provide a wide range of gear, which is only possible with a 6-speed settings and the adoption of a tree and the length between each of the output shaft.
Improvements in exterior design
All front molding has been redesigned to support the dynamic SUV crossover appeal of the vehicle, while a new chrome grille and integrated fog lamps add style and garnish presence.
In front, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 has a new design of the headlights and the X-degree come with darkened headlamp moldings inside a much more sporty and sophisticated.
Indicators on the side of the car have been removed from the defenses and integrated in the door, giving a cleaner and safer. The 2009 Toyota RAV4 roof antenna will be integrated more easily into the overall design.
To the rear, a new design of the backlight will be adopted - with an exclusive version for the Toyota RAV4 X grade - the projection of a larger area of glass. 2009 Toyota RAV4 will also receive a new rear bumper design, giving it a more integrated, and the RAV4 X grade will have extra cars chrome garnish above the license plate holder.
Rear privacy glass is standard UP2 level upwards. And to a 2009 RAV4 crossover more graceful appearance, the version without the spare tire on the rear door will be available from the UP2 grade.
Four new 2 new colors and designs of the wheel
Four new exterior colors will be available in the Toyota RAV4: dark gray, sand, dark brown and dark blue replacing anthracite gray, desert dunes, arctic blue and green mica.
2009 Toyota RAV4 will also be available with the following new wheels:
New 18 "wheels 5 for the exclusive RAV4 X grade
New 17 "5-spoke wheels for the degree UP2
Improvements in interior design
Inside, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 is now on offer with a new and attractive color, beige sand, to increase their sense of quality. This replaces the previous light-colored interior.
In addition, a new and attractive gray metal cutting is designed for the instrument panel, steering wheel, door panels and shift knob. The pattern on the fabric seats in the UP1 degree version has also been changed.
A new leaflet has been designed with integrated switches to control the audio system and Bluetooth.
Improved specifications
The new Toyota RAV4 offers much more in the way of sophisticated equipment as well. The audio system in the UP2 series with a 6-CD changer and Bluetooth connectivity for cell phones. A complete map of touch screen (6.5 "), navigation system with Bluetooth connectivity (mobile phone and streaming audio) and a rear camera parking is also available. For further refinement, you can opt for the status of full technical -map touch screen (6.5 ") navigation with multimedia package. The multimedia package adds a 10GB HDD music server.
Comfort for reversing the RAV4 X comes with a mirror that also includes a small video screen. Automatically projects the rear view when investing. When driving forward, the video screen disappears and the mirror returns to its conventional functionality. In models equipped with the complete map of touch-screen navigation, rear-view is projected on the touch screen.
Active head restraints
The Toyota RAV4 is already highly active and passive safety systems. In the latest version, however, the front seats are equipped with active head restraints. Active head restraints supported in a collision with a moving forward and upward, whiplash and therefore reduces injuries.