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| 2004 Toyota RAV4 |
The original Toyota RAV4 was offered as a two-door convertible and a four-door hardtop. The front bumper, headlights, grille, fog lamps, taillights and spare-tire cover are new. A new 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine produces 161 hp. The RAV4 may be equipped with Vehicle Stability Control and antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution.
The Toyota RAV4’s overall length is 166.2 inches, which is nearly 7 inches shorter than the Ford Escape’s body. Toyota’s compact SUV rides a 98-inch wheelbase, measures approximately 68.3 inches wide and stands nearly 65 inches tall. Interior
The Toyota RAV4 seats five people in an interior designed with a 50/50-split, folding rear seat. Cargo volume measures 29.2 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 68.3 cubic feet with the backseat folded.
Toyota’s new 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine develops 161 hp and teams with a four-speed-automatic or five-speed-manual transmission. The Toyota RAV4 is available with either front-wheel drive or full-time all-wheel drive.
Antilock brakes, daytime running lights, and side curtain-type and torso airbags are optional. The RAV4 has a decidedly eye-catching price for the sporty ride it provides drivers with. The 2004 Toyota RAV4 can be had with 5-speed manual transmission or an extra-cost 4-speed automatic transmission.
Customers also have a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive without low-range gearing. Available front torso side airbags and head-protecting curtain side airbags are another first for the RAV4.
Other debuts for the Toyota RAV4 include standard power mirrors, steering-wheel audio controls and variable-intermittent windshield wipers. Options for 2004 include leather upholstery, a power sunroof, heated front seats and an in-dash 6-disc CD changer.