2012 Toyota RAV4 Start Up and Review 2.5 L 4-Cylinder

Powertrains: 2.5 L 4-Cylinder or 3.5 L V6 with a 4-Speed Auto FWD or AWD
Features: AM/FM/CD Stereo System, AUX Input, Leather Seats, Sunroof, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Mirrors, and Door Locks, A/C, Power Outlet(s), Garage Home Link, Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
Engine & Performance
BASE ENGINE SIZE 2.5 L
CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERS Inline 4
VALVES 16
VALVE TIMING Variable
ORQUE 172 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm
HORSEPOWER 179 hp @ 6000 rpm
TURNING CIRCLE 34.8 ft.
Weights and Capacities
MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY** 1500 lbs.
MAXIMUM PAYLOAD** 1070 lbs.
GROSS WEIGHT 4430 lbs.
CURB WEIGHT 3360 lbs.
ANGLE OF APPROACH 29.0 degrees
ANGLE OF DEPARTURE 25.0 degrees
Fuel
ENGINE TYPE Gas
FUEL TYPE Regular unleaded
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 15.9 gal.
RANGE IN MILES (CTY/HWY) 349.8/445.2 mi.
EPA MILEAGE EST. (CTY/HWY) 22/28 mpg
Warranty
BASIC 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
DRIVETRAIN 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
FREE MAINTENANCE 2 yr./ 25000 mi. R
OADSIDE 2 yr./ 25000 mi.
Trims: Base, Sport, Limited
Competitors: Hyundai Tuscon, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rogue
What I have to say about the 2012 Toyota RAV4: The Main Key Strong Points for the RAV4 is the new Entune System and loads of Room it has to offer inside the cabin and the new Electric RAV4 EV is there for any of the fuel savers out there. The interior does have a budget feel though and it's not up to Toyota's usual standards. The RAV4 does have very responsive handling and a comfortable ride. The competition does have more high tech features and a nicer interior. All in all its still a great offering in the Small Crossover SUV market, although the competition may be better.

[lillypinto]

These rav4 is like a sleeper cross over

[DarrenPersad]

I have to say, Toyota did an excellent job with this generation of Rav4. It was conservative, versatile, inexpensive, reliable, and dead simple.

The 2013 and later models look absolutely ridiculous, in my opinion. The proportions are all wonky, the design is just childish, that rear "shelf" between the rear tail lights and rear glass looks far too prominent, and the interior is just plain ugly.

But hey, that's just me.

[Osc]

sounds like it needs a tune-up, or maybe needs better gas

[solfernandogomez]

Suzuki grand Vitara 2011 compared Toyota RAV4 2011 both Look simulator spare tire cover

[dylanmorales]

Camerons Car Reviews My Mom Has The 2012 Toyota Rav4 too My Mom's Rav4 Does Not Have 2.5 Liter 4-Cylinder 2AR-FE Engine My Mom's Rav4 Have The 3.5 Liter V6 2GR-FE Engine

[MemphisMojos]

Brand new car and it rattled on start up. TSB covers it. Ridiculous!

[dinosaurstudios]

U accidentally put a Lexus in the playlist

[FroggysProductions]

The only thing ugly on it is the rear of the third gen model i don’t like the side like a minivan tail light

[jorgeeltoritoperez]

I have a 2003 Toyota 4Runner and engine sound better 😂