Toyota RAV4 Questions & Answers

I haven’t tow caravan but I did tow 1500kg of firewood +trailer weight with super confidant

My car it’s 2.2 diesel I did very long drive from Melbourne to Esperance WA 6000km returns and Mel to cold coast and about 5 trips to Sydney I’m very happy with fuel efficiency between 8-9 L per with Aircondation running

My apologies for being unable to answer your question. I would suggest checking the fuel consumption of 2.5L AWD vs 2.0L 2WD on the statistics on Toyota’s website

I know that they do not make diesel options but only Petrol or Hybrid engines nowadays.

The fuel comparisons is available as per the link below:
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/PowerSearch.do?action=noform&year1=2019&year2=2019&make=Toyota&baseModel=RAV4&srchtyp=ymm

Unfortunately, it’s mpg rather than kms per litre. :(
Hope this helps

The cost for each service was made known to us upon purchase.
I am not aware of the cost of service between the 2WD vs AWD

Service intervals are 15000k. Yes fix prices servicing

Certainly fixed price. You can call the dealer and they can give the costs for any service over the phone

I see on the inside of the petrol cap it says E10 suitable

Thanks Leigh

In the 2020 it’s beneath the dash drivers side

Hi Nomi, The 2004 Rav 4 didn't have any more issues with the transmission then any other model. Generally, the auto's are really good. A test drive of the car will soon show you if it has any problems. Maybe take someone with you that has a bit of mechanical ability, when you look at it, so that they can put the transmission through it's paces. If it slips, noisy or even hangs on during a gear change, then you've got problems, otherwise grab it and enjoy the ride!

To my knowledge, the tank in the XA50 is the same in all models. In Australia anyway. The filler neck doesn't appear all that long and once the fuel nozzle cuts off, there's very little room to squeeze anymore in. I can only get about 1 liter into thank once the bouser clicks off.

I mean the concern is if the fuel gauge indication as "full tank" is not accurate or true to specification; in other words tank not being able to take 55litres (as per the spec) and trip computer calculates range based on the actual fuel volume. A good indication will be what's the max range your trip computer calculates on a full tank fill up ?

I have done 6,000km since Oct 2022. No problems with fuelling. The only issue is that the empty fuel warning is very cautions. I have done over 100km after the zero DTE mark. Also, once the low fuel light comes on (about 50km DTE) there is no further update - just a warning to go to a petrol station.

Hey Dawn. The cargo barrier is purpose built for the model that you have. I just fitted on into my RAV4 hybrid and it will only fit my model and not any others. There are "multi fit" barriers around, but they are not rated and are more of a fence, to stop dogs etc, but, would be no good at all in an accident.

Thanks for the reply zelly. Apparently there are different barriers for different year models. I’ve found the model number I need now just have to find who sells them.

@Dawn J. Contact a company called Autosafe Industries. They make barriers for a wide range of vehicles.

My RAV4 is due for delivery mid Feb so cannot respond to the Q other than say I have purchased the base model as the mid range has little more to offer. I have test driven a couple of times now and just love the feel of it

Ask Toyota about the sunroof, don’t really use the all round camera so not sure of resolution, seems ok to me when I look at it. Have cruiser AWD hybrid, great car. Fuel consumption claims a bit off more like 6.4 combined. Like you we don’t want the sunroof but it’s there.

I have a RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid AWD, sunroof is great - there is a cover to keep sun out if needed. They call it a moon roof - perhaps you are not supposed to use it during the day. My experience with the hybrid is that I am now getting about 5.6 l/100km everywhere, highway and around town. Fantastic car.

Hi Peter, Not normal to have a pedal that is hard to depress. I would strongly advise you take it back to your service dealer and get them to check it out

Or use the cruise control around town - much safer.

Hi Mandela, Seems like a very good price and I suspect that if it's in reasonable condition, it would be a good buy. Of course, check the transmission engine etc for the usual signs but these cars are pretty much unbreakable!

RAV4 2022 is different in every way from 2012. It has 360 Deg cameras built in. So cannot help. As cars and systems get more complex, there is little room for aftermarket products.

Strange answer mate????

Hi Rachel,
My brother had a 2012 Rav4 GL AWD and he tells me he usually travelled around 600 km on a tank of E10 petrol.
He had it serviced by his local garage and never had any problem during the 50,000 kms he drove before trading it in on another vehicle a couple of years ago.
His had a 2 litre petrol engine and it was manual, not automatic.
Your car may have a larger engine. If you have the Log Books you would know how regularly it has been serviced. Perhaps it is due for a service or at least a tune up. How a car is driven and maintained can make a difference to its performance. CPW

Too much money for an old car! 2013?!. Don’t buy discontinued one with exy price!

It only did 55k Kms though

dont buy any Toyota go for a Xtrail

290000 kms! Too much kms! Think twice!

way too many kilometers for a 2010

Hi Isabella,

Go to YouTube and type

“How to lock or unlock steering wheel Toyota”

Hope it help.

Cheers!