| Grade | AERO SPORT_4WD_5door | AERO SPORT_2WD_5door | X_4WD_3door | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model type & weight |
Model type | TA-ACA21W-AWMGH(J) | TA-ZCA26W-AWPGK(J) | TA-ACA20W-AZMNH(J) |
| Curb mass(kg) | 1310 | 1210 | 1250 | |
| Dimensions | Length(mm) | 4145 | 4145 | 3750 |
| Width(mm) | 1735 | 1735 | 1735 | |
| Height(mm) | 1690 | 1680 | 1680 | |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2490 | 2490 | 2280 | |
| Engine | Engine code | 1AZ-FSE | 1ZZ-FE | 1AZ-FSE |
| Engine type | In-line 4-cylinder, DOHC | In-line 4-cylinder, DOHC | In-line 4-cylinder, DOHC | |
| Displacement(cm3) | 1998 | 1794 | 1998 | |
| Max. output kW(PS)/r.p.m. | 112/152/6000 | 92/125/6000 | 112/152/6000 |
| * | The specifications are those of representative model grades. |
| * | Max. output represents a net rating. In the above table, digits separated by slashes ( / / ) stand for kW, PS, and r.p.m., respectively. |
| * | The model numbers of these vehicles are ACA20W, ACA21W. |
| Plant | Tahara plant, Toyota Industries Corporation |
|---|
"RAV4" is the acronym of Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel-drive, and the "J" stands for "joyful."
Two inline 4-cylinder DOHC engines were available, including a new 2.0-liter D-4 direct injection unit developing 152 PS for the 4-wheel-drive (4WD) model, and a 1.8-liter VVT-i unit with an output of 125 PS for the 2WD (front-engine, front-wheel-drive) model. The transmission was either a 4-speed automatic Super ECT or a 5-speed manual (for 4WD model only). The 4WD system was upgraded to a full-time 4WD with a center differential combining bevel gears and a viscous coupling LSD (limited slip differential).