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Toyota Rav4 2.0 D-4D NRG (2002) Review pt3

Specifications

ENGINE (2.0L D-4D)  
  1CD-FTV
Valve Mechanism Variable valve timing, 16 valve, DOHC, Chain Drive
Bore x Stroke (mm) 82.2 x 94.0
Displacement (cc) 1995
Compression ratio 18.6:1
Max. Power bhp/rpm (kW) 114 @ 4,000 (85)
Max. Torque (Nm/rpm) 250 @ 1,800-3,000
PERFORMANCE  
0-62mph 12.1 secs
Max speed 106mph
FUEL ECONOMY AND EMISSIONS  
Urban mpg 31.7
Extra-Urban mpg 46.3
Combined mpg 39.8
CO2 g/km 190
WEIGHTS 3 DOOR 5 DOOR
Kerb weight (kg) 1315-1425 1370-1485
Gross vehicle weight (kg) 1785 1925
Towing capacity-u/braked (kg) 640 640
Towing capacity-braked (kg) 1500 1500
GEARBOX RATIOS  
1st 3.833
2nd 2.045
3rd 1.333
4th 0.972
5th 0.731
Reverse 3.583
DIMENSIONS (exterior) 3 DOOR 5 DOOR
Overall length 3850 – NV3865 – NRG 4200 – NV4250 – GX4260 – VX
Overall width (mm) 17351785 (wide pack) 17351785 (wide pack)
Overall height - 4WD (mm) 1695 (215 tyre)1700 (235 tyre) 1705 (215 tyre)1710 (235 tyre)
Wheelbase (mm) 2280 2490
Min. turning radius (m) 5.0 5.3
Tread width – 4WD (mm) front 1505 (215 tyre)1525 (235 tyre)
Tread width – 4WD (mm) rear 1495 (215 tyre)1520 (235 tyre)
Fuel Tank capacity (L / gal) 57 / 12.5
Coefficient of Drag 0.35

  

LUGGAGE CAPACITY (L) 3 DOOR 5 DOOR
Rear seats in position 150 410
Rear seats folded 230 520
Rear seats removed 690 970
SUSPENSION  
Front MacPherson Struts with L-shaped arms
Rear Double Wishbone with trailing arms
BRAKES  
Front (diameter) Ventilated disc (302mm)
Rear (diameter) Solid disc (298mm)
STEERING  
Type Rack and Pinion
Ratio 16
Turns lock to lock 2.9
TYRES AND WHEELS  
Wheel size 16" Aluminium / Steel
Tyre size (NV & GX)(NRG & VX) 215/70 R 16235/60 R 16

 

Conclusion

Good Points

Excellent build quality, reliable, stylish, infrequent service intervals, drives well, comfortable, fuel efficient, and eco-friendly.

Bad Points

Expensive to tax, lack of boot space on the 2dr model.

 

johnsreviews rating: 8/10

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