Mini-sensation of the Japanese automobile market: Toyota announced the start of sales of RAV4 crossovers! What's unusual about this? The fact is that in Japan the model has a difficult fate. The well-known fourth generation Rafik (A40 series) was not represented at all in its homeland, although the local Takhara plant produced it for export. The A30 series car was offered by Japanese dealers for another four years after leaving the international arena. And then local buyers had to choose between the CH-R or .
However, now the RAV4 is back - following the hatchback, the global version of which was not offered in the Islands for six long years. However, there are few details yet. According to a brief corporate annotation, it is known that the RAV4 will enter the local market with at least a conventional gasoline engine and Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD all-wheel drive, as well as an E-Four hybrid power plant.
The published images repeat the appearance of the American versions of the XSE and Adventure. And the differences in the photo of the interior are only the controls moved to the right side and the transmission lever and the selector washer on the central tunnel swapped places. The plug in place of the media system screen is also striking: in Japan, it is the norm to give buyers the right to choose the head unit to their taste, although it is also possible to order a media system from the factory.
But there was also local color. Toyota has already shown two variants of factory tuning performed by the court studios Modellista and TRD. Moreover, in the latter case, the car is noticeably different from the recently introduced version for the American market. At least externally - this Rafik has much more elegant bumper and sill covers, rectangular LED foglights in the front bumper, and an expeditionary trunk completes the picture.
Surely, in accordance with local traditions, the new RAV4 will also have changes in terms of technology and equipment. But this will become known for certain later: sales will begin in the spring, but for now everyone is invited to register their interest in the model on the company website.
The build quality of this left-hand drive Japanese car does not depend on the country where it was produced. For more than 20 years, this powerful car is still popular among Russian drivers. Toyota Rav 4 has been assembled since 1994, and since then the crossover has undergone several modernizations. Despite the fact that the model was produced in several countries, including Russia, the exterior and interior of the car have only gotten better over the years.
Production countries Toyota Rav 4
To reduce the cost of transporting new cars to Europe, the Japanese manufacturer Toyota opens factories around the world and begins mass production of its cars:
- In China.
- In Poland.
- In India.
- In Brazil.
- In the Czech Republic.
- In Great Britain.
However, Rav4 all-wheel drive vehicles,
released up to 2020 inclusive, were produced only in a few cities in Japan and Canada:
- In the Japanese city of Takaoka, where in addition to the Japanese-assembled Toyota Rav 4, 10 more different models of this manufacturer are produced. Cars assembled in this city receive 5 stars in crash tests conducted by the European committee Euro NCAP.
- On the Japanese Atsumi Peninsula in the town of Tahara, Raf 4 is produced here with right-hand and left-hand drive. New models are sold in Japan and exported to other countries around the world.
- In the Canadian city of Ontario, car production is aimed only at buyers from North America.
Information about the vehicle you are purchasing can be read by its identification number, which varies depending on the country of manufacture.
You can find it on the dashboard at the top. It is clearly readable through the windshield. The first alphanumeric characters correspond to the manufacturer's index and will tell the buyer about the country in which the car was assembled.
X7 is Russia, J is Japan, and S is Great Britain. The unique code for a domestically assembled machine is: Х7МХКG7FP6V004158.
Car production in Turkey
For many years, owners and simply fans of this model were interested in where the Toyota Corolla, which is used in Russia and neighboring countries, is assembled. Most of these cars come to us from Turkey. The city of Sakarya has become the automotive center of Toyota in Turkey. It is expected that in 2020 the threshold of 150,000 vehicles produced will be exceeded. They assemble and supply cars to more than 50 countries.
Türkiye and Japan have long been partners in the production of these machines. Their cooperation began back in 1996 with the assembly of the seventh generation Toyota. The production and assembly rates at this plant remain high, making it one of the best in Europe.
Consequences of Toyota's success around the world
Mainly thanks to the fantastic success of Toyota, Japan came to the top of the ranking of auto-producing countries, which, in turn, accelerated the pace of development of the main types of industry.
At the end of the 80s of the twentieth century, the Lexus brand was born, which henceforth represents Toyota in the premium segment. In the early 90s, Toyota Motor Corporation entered the European market and already in 1992 the first Toyota plant was built in the UK.
But Toyota did not intend to stop there. The first “asphalt” is created, which almost immediately becomes a universally recognized bestseller! The company's innovation institute also does not sit idle, and in 1997, the first production car with a hybrid power plant, the Toyota Prius, appeared before the eyes of the whole world. This model clearly shows that the largest automobile concern at that time was extremely concerned about the environmental situation in the world. After this, many leading automakers begin to accelerate the construction of their environmentally friendly cars.
Production in St. Petersburg
Cooperation between Japan and Russia to establish the production of Toyota Corolla began with the construction of a plant in 2005. The Leningrad region was chosen as the location for the construction of the car assembly plant. This place was Shushary, where the first Toyota Corolla was assembled in 2007.
The company employs about 2 thousand people. Workers undergo training and internships at automobile production facilities in Japan. The workshops carry out welding, painting of Corolla bodies, and also assemble them until they are fully operational. Product quality requirements are similar to those of factories in Japan. In 2013 alone, more than 35,000 vehicles left the company's gates.
The Japanese company Toyota presented a new generation of the legendary Toyota land cruiser Prado SUV of the 2018 model year. The Prado underwent a significant restyling, which affected not only changes to the exterior or interior, but also the technical content.
Multimedia lateral support interior landing trunk interior seats new feet
The presentation of the updated 2018 Prado 150 took place at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the fall of this year. Here the estimated cost of the car, the start date of sales and the technical characteristics of the Japanese SUV became known.
Toyota RAV4
Article published 12/24/2016 09:17 Last edited 12/24/2016 06:24
Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover launched in Japan in 1994. The first generation was positioned by Toyota as a youth car for active recreation, hence the origin of the name (Recreation Active Vehicle), the number “4” indicates permanent all-wheel drive.
First generation (SXA10)
Toyota RAV4
The first generation RAV4 was created on the basis of the Toyota Celica GT-Four. A body with three doors was put into production. Since 1995, production of 5-door bodies began. The car was equipped with 2.0-liter engines, 3S-FE and 3S-GE, producing 135 and 178 hp, respectively. The first generation RAV4 was also equipped with a manual or automatic transmission and had either front- or all-wheel drive. Since 1998, the first generation RAV4 also received a body version with a fabric roof and underwent minor restyling. The first generation Toyota Rav4 was officially sold on the Russian market.
The main “diseases” of the first generation: leakage of the upper steering rack oil seal after 120-150 thousand mileage (seal replacement), through corrosion of the fuel tank neck after 100 thousand mileage (replacement), leakage of the front and rear crankshaft oil seals after 100 thousand mileage ( replacement with one timing block, pump, both seals, clutch with basket), unreliable coolant pump (pump) (replacement after 100 thousand km, under maximum loads it may leak earlier), gearbox mountings (replacement every 150 thousand), sticking throttle valve due to carbon deposits in the intake manifold system due to the operation of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system (chemical decarbonization every 50 thousand km or plugging the EGR).
Second generation (CA20W)
Toyota RAV4
The second generation RAV4 was produced from 2000 to 2005. Both three-door and five-door versions of the car have been preserved. By analogy with the first generation RAV4, cars were produced with front-wheel drive (mainly for the US and Japanese markets) and permanent all-wheel drive. The car was equipped with gasoline engines of 1.8 liter 1ZZ-FE (123 hp) (front-wheel drive cars), 2.0 liter 1AZ-FE, 1AZ-FSE (150 hp), 2.4 liter 2AZ-FE, 2AZ -FSE (161 hp), as well as a 2L diesel engine D4-D (116 hp).
The 2001-2003 models produced for the American market are known for a large number of complaints about the automatic transmission, the main cause of problems of which is a malfunction of the electronic control unit. The malfunction consists of strong shocks when changing gears. The problem can be solved by timely soldering or replacing the microcircuit with its subsequent “training”. Failure to timely diagnose and repair the automatic transmission control unit can lead to self-destruction of the transmission due to strong shocks caused by a faulty unit. Because of this problem, Toyota announced a recall campaign and extended warranties for cars produced in 2001-2003. up to 10 years.
Third generation (CA30W)
Toyota RAV4
In Japan, the third generation RAV4 went on sale in November 2005. In the USA and Canada in December 2005. The third generation RAV4 has lost its three-door version. There have also been changes in the all-wheel drive scheme - it is no longer permanent all-wheel drive. An extended body version is available for the US market; there is also a modification with a 6-cylinder engine with a displacement of 3.5 liters. In 2010, the presentation of the updated RAV4 took place.
2010 update
The RAV4 entered 2010 with modified head and rear optics, and the radiator grille became integrated into the front bumper. Additional control keys appeared on the steering wheel of the crossover, and a linear audio input for the multimedia system was included in the basic package. The range of power units and transmissions have not changed.
Since 2010, a version with a long (2660 mm) wheelbase has been added - Toyota RAV4 III LWB. The length of the car is 4625 mm. By increasing the distance between the axles, the trunk volume has increased, and the space between the front and rear rows of seats in the updated version of the RAV4 is 865 mm (in the basic version - 800 mm).
2011 model year in Russia
In Russia, the 2011 model year Toyota RAV4, presented at the Geneva Auto Show in the spring of 2010, began officially being sold on June 1, 2010. In fact, the new RAV4 is a modernized crossover of the 2005 model year. The changes affected the appearance, equipment, one of the two engines available in Russia and the range of gearboxes.
The 2-liter 3ZR-FAE engine, available on the short-wheelbase RAV4 and equipped with Dual-VVT-i and Valvematic systems, is now 6 hp more powerful. (max. power is 158 hp at 4400 rpm). For this version of the crossover, the set of gearboxes has completely changed - the Russian market offers a 6-speed manual transmission and a Multidrive S variator with a manual shift mode for 7 preset gears. Toyota RAV4 LWB 2011 is available with a 2.4 liter engine (180 hp) paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Externally, the RAV4 has also changed since the 2010 model year: the car received a different hood, radiator grille and front bumper, and the design of the rims was also changed. The front of the crossover is now somewhat reminiscent of the popular Camry. The exterior restyling did not affect the long-wheelbase version (in Japan, the RAV4 LWB with a new appearance is available as the Toyota Vanguard).
Changes in car design
The new 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has acquired several distinctive features in its appearance. The vertical bars of the radiator grille have become more expressive, and the new LED headlights have acquired a rectangular shape. The texture of the hood has changed, it received raised edges, as well as the shape of the front bumper.
The profile of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has undergone fewer changes, but the eye will notice more powerful side sills and extended wheel arches of the SUV. The stern of the new model also boasts a new design. The Prado got retouched brake lights and a rear bumper of a different shape.
Overall dimensions of the new body
This design work entailed a change in the dimensions of the car. The new 2020 Land Cruiser Prado model has become 6 cm longer than the pre-reform version. In addition to the visual aspect, the restyling also made practical adjustments. The new model has improved approach and descent angles. Now this figure for the Prado is 31 and 22 degrees, respectively.
Interior of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2020
Multimedia lateral support interior seats instruments trunk landing
The new 2018 Toyota Prado 150 model has changed not only externally, but also internally (see photo of the interior). The interior received several distinctive features. Thus, the architecture of the front panel has changed slightly, acquiring smooth outlines. The steering wheel has become more pleasant to the touch, and the dashboard has lost its separate wells, becoming more easy to read.
Traditionally, the interior finishing materials have become somewhat higher quality, the seats have ventilation and a huge range of electrical adjustments. The second row of seats has its own air deflectors, and for family drivers it is possible to order the new model Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 2020 in a 7-seater version.
Multimedia system
An 8-inch diagonal LCD multimedia system screen was installed on the center console. The touch 2 touch system, which replaced the Toyota touch, guarantees fast response, instant response to manipulations, and a high-contrast image. In addition, the screen is responsible for navigation, displays images from all-round cameras, and controls secondary functions.
Salon
The interior appearance of the car has been noticeably improved thanks to improved sound insulation and high-quality parts.
Changes to the interior of the Toyota RAV 4 fourth series:
- the multifunctional steering wheel is covered in soft leather on the outside;
- the dashboard has become more massive, a color computer screen has been added to it;
- the Touch 2 multimedia system with a touch screen was equipped with new navigation and bird's eye surround view systems;
- ergonomic adjustable chairs with heating function;
- the interior has become more spacious for rear passengers;
- intelligent cruise control with emergency braking system;
- adding a parallel parking function.
The restyled Toyota RAV 4 is equipped with electronics that recognize pedestrians. This helps the driver to react to the appearance of a person on the road and avoid a collision.
Safety of the Japanese novelty
Japanese engineers also took care of the safety of the driver and passengers of the Prado. The proprietary Toyota safety system includes 7 airbags, adaptive cruise control, ABS+ESP system, parking sensors and a brake force distributor.
In the maximum configuration, the 2020 model will be equipped with a rain, light, tire pressure sensor, a 360-degree video camera, fog lights, and driver fatigue monitoring systems. In independent crash tests carried out using the EuroNCAP system, the Prado in the new body showed a maximum result of 5 stars.
Car dimensions
The Toyota RAV 4 in the new 2020 body has slightly increased in size, but this did not affect the weight and dynamics of the car.
Dimensions of the car after restyling:
- length – 460.5 cm
- width – 184.5 cm
- height (excluding roof rails) – 167.0 cm
- height (including roof rails) – 171.5 cm
- wheelbase – 266.0 cm
- ground clearance (clearance between the road surface and the bottom of the car) – 19.7 cm
- front and rear track – 157 cm
- trunk volume – 577 l
- maximum cabin capacity – 1935 l
- curb weight, depending on configuration – from 1540 kg to 1705 kg
- total weight – 2110 kg
In its class, the Toyota RAV 4 looks worthy, competing with the Nissan-XT, Suzuki Vitara and other crossovers.
Specifications
Diesel versions of engines
For the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2020, the new body has only one diesel engine. This is a well-known 2.8-liter unit with 177 horses and 450 Nm of torque. A 6-speed automatic transmission is designed to transmit it to all four wheels. It was decided to abandon the old 3-liter diesel version.
Gasoline engines
There are two petrol engine options for the new Prado 150 model. The younger modification is a 2.7-liter engine with a power of 163 horsepower and a thrust of 246 nm. And the older variation will have a unit under the hood with a volume of 4 liters and a power of 282 horses (387 Nm of thrust). The appetite of the first engine in the combined cycle will be about 11.6 liters of gasoline per 100 km, and the second - 15 liters.
Transmission
There are two options for gearbox options. The basic 2.7-liter modification can be purchased from Toyota dealers with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. And older modifications in the new body are available exclusively with an automatic transmission.
Frame design and permanent all-wheel drive
In addition to reliability and safety, Toyota strives to maintain the main advantages of the Prado at a high level. Like its older brother, the Land Cruiser 200, the SUV will have a frame structure and an advanced permanent all-wheel drive system with center differential locks. All this will allow you to maintain the makings of a “rogue” and confidently force through almost any obstacles.
Powertrain range and transmission options
The 2016-2017 updates did not affect the transmission and engine.
Available powertrain options:
- two-liter gasoline engine (146 hp) with a six-speed manual transmission or continuously variable transmission;
- 2.5 liter gasoline engine (180 hp) with automatic transmission in 6 gears;
- 2.2 liter diesel (150 hp) with six-speed automatic transmission.
The basic configuration includes front-wheel drive, but there are also all-wheel drive modifications of the fourth series of crossover.
Comparison of Land Cruiser Prado 2020 with Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and VW Touareg
| Comparison parameter | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Classic | Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Instyle | VW Touareg | |||||
| Engines | ||||||||
| Minimum price in rubles | 2 150 000 | 2 199 000 | 2 600 000 | |||||
| Base motor power (hp) | 163 | 181 | 249 | |||||
| At rpm | 5200 | 3500 | 5500 | |||||
| Maximum torque in Nm | 246 | 430 | 360 | |||||
| Maximum speed in km/h | 165 | 180 | 220 | |||||
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h in seconds | 13,8 | 11,4 | 8,4 | |||||
| Fuel consumption (highway/average/city) | 14,8/9,9/11,6 | 8,7/6,7/7,4 | 14,5/8,8/10,9 | |||||
| Number of cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | |||||
| engine's type | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol | |||||
| Working volume in l. | 2,7 | 2,4 | 3,6 | |||||
| Fuel | AI-95 | DT | AI-95 | |||||
| Fuel tank capacity | 87 l | 68 l | 100 l | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Drive unit | Full | |||||||
| Transmission | Manual transmission | Mechanics | Machine | |||||
| Number of gears | 5 | 5 | 8 | |||||
| Chassis | ||||||||
| Availability of alloy wheels | RUB 70,100 | + | + | |||||
| Wheel diameter | R17 | R18 | R17 | |||||
| Body | ||||||||
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||||
| Body types | Station wagon | |||||||
| Curb weight in kg | 2100 | 2095 | 2013 | |||||
| Total weight (kg) | 2850 | 2710 | 2840 | |||||
| Body dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (mm) | 4780 | 4785 | 4795 | |||||
| Width (mm) | 1885 | 1815 | 1940 | |||||
| Height (mm) | 1880 | 1805 | 1709 | |||||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2790 | 2800 | 2893 | |||||
| Ground clearance/clearance (mm) | 215 | 218 | 201 | |||||
| Salon | ||||||||
| Trunk volume | 104-1934 | 715-1815 | 520-1642 | |||||
| Options | ||||||||
| ABS | + | + | + | |||||
| On-board computer | + | + | + | |||||
| central locking | + | + | + | |||||
| Rear electric windows | + | + | + | |||||
| Airbags (pcs.) | 7 | 7 | 6 | |||||
| Air conditioner | + | + | + | |||||
| Heated mirrors | — | + | + | |||||
| Front electric windows | + | + | + | |||||
| Heated seats | — | + | + | |||||
| Fog lights | — | + | + | |||||
| Steering wheel adjustment | + | + | + | |||||
| Seat adjustment | + | + | + | |||||
| Stabilization system | + | + | + | |||||
| Audio system | — | + | + | |||||
| Metallic color | 26,000 rub. | — | RUB 34,500 | |||||
Video test drive of Land Cruiser Prado 2020
The video test drive of the SUV can be found below.
Production of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV
, organized at our Sollers car factories, was closed.
The management of the car assembly plants did not reach an agreement with the general management of the Toyota concern; previous agreements on the assembly of Kruzaks were terminated, new ones were not signed. The economic unprofitability of this enterprise was voiced as a reason for ending cooperation with the Japanese. That is, it is not profitable to assemble Kruzaks in Russia today, but it is more profitable today to bring a ready-made one... As an alternative, the option of transferring Sollers factories from the practiced “screwdriver” assembly of a Japanese SUV to a full-fledged assembly was considered, but after calculations they decided as they decided: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado will be imported
entirely.
The entire production process for assembling the Prado
At the Far Eastern sites, Sollers has been completely stopped, workers have been transferred to the Mazda car assembly line. According to the management of Sollers, the Mazda assembly line is 100% loaded. However, the management is looking for new partners who would be interested in the freed-up capacity of the factories, because foreign cars of other brands could be assembled here.
By the way, since yesterday our official Toyota dealers have already been accepting orders for the restyled Toyota Land Cruiser Prado model
. They will be delivered directly from the Land of the Rising Sun in September of this year, that is, literally in a couple of weeks. The price of the basic Prado configuration has not changed and today is two million rubles. Modifications steeper than the basic one have risen in price from 58 to 136 kilorubles.
Externally restyled Land Cruiser Prado
not much different from his older brother.
The previous front xenons were replaced with LEDs, and that, perhaps, is the whole restyling regarding the design of the car. In addition to modified optics, modifications of the restyled Land Cruiser Prado
received a more expanded range of available options.
But the main product of the restyling is hidden under the hood of the SUV. There is no longer a three-liter engine, the well-deserved “old man”, which developed the power of 173 horses with a torque of 410 Nm. It was replaced by a 2.8-liter turbocharged diesel engine (the same as in the Toyota Hilux), which is four horsepower more powerful than its predecessor and has a higher torque of 450 Nm.
Paired with the new iron heart Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2016
received a six-speed automatic transmission.
The assembly of the 2020 Toyota Prado primarily affects the cost of the car. Thus, buyers of domestic versions can expect an amount in the range of $40-50 thousand, and for a car assembled in Japan they will have to pay much more. However, buyers encounter this premium SUV not only in showrooms, but also in the secondary market, and often do not know what country of origin the new and old versions of the Prado may have.
Where is Toyota Prado 2020 assembled?
The enterprises where the Land Cruiser Prado is assembled are located in different countries. But they all have a common feature - enhanced quality control and the use of only the best components. This is required by the class of the car and the high expectations of customers.
The list of factories is as follows:
- The most popular Prado assembly is Japanese. The main plant is in Takhar, where Toyota TLC and RAV4 are also produced. Assembly lines in the province of Takaoka have been operating since 1918, and not only the now obsolete 120 models, but also earlier versions of the Prado were assembled here. The plant in Tsutsumi province produces the fewest cars.
- The Chinese enterprise Sichuan FAV Toyota Motors Co assembles the Prado GX and VXc trim levels with 2.7 and 4.0 liter engines, respectively.
- There are factories where it is assembled in the UK, Turkey and France.
The expansion of the automaker’s production simplifies the answer to the question of where Toyota Prado 2020 is assembled for Russia. For several years now, the company located in the Far East of the Russian Federation has been producing this car in the 150 body - although the price has not decreased due to domestic assembly. This trend did not lead to an increase in demand for Prado in Russia in 2020 - although there was no decrease in demand either.
Build quality
For almost all generations of the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, the statement about the connection between the country of origin and build quality - and even with the equipment - will be true. So, on domestic versions of the vehicle, motors of lower power are installed compared to. Moreover, the cost of similar configurations is practically the same - and this raises questions about the optimization of production at an enterprise in Russia.
Buyers of a premium car are also not impressed by its interior - the sound insulation does not provide complete protection from external noise, the quality of materials is worse compared to the Japanese assembly - in the basic configuration the seats are trimmed with something reminiscent of cheap velor. And even the installed software is noticeably different for the worse. Moreover, some words in the interface are not translated.
The Japanese assembly of the 2020 Toyota Prado, as well as cars of previous generations produced in the same country, is easy to recognize by its better and more efficient external lighting system. The buyer of such a car gets the opportunity to choose from two engine options - 2.8 and 3.0 liters. And instead of a 5-speed automatic transmission, the Japanese versions of the latest generation now received a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The Toyota company is one of the most popular and widespread in Russia. This concern transports its inventions to almost every country on the planet. And, not surprisingly, he has earned the title of world giant. Toyota ranks third in passenger car sales. They also make good SUVs that are inexpensive and will last a long time.
We are talking about the Toyota Prado model. This jeep is known to all car enthusiasts. In Russia, successful businessmen and even politicians prefer to buy it. Let us take a look at where the Toyota Prado is assembled, and how the place of its assembly affects the quality.
What is the difference between Japanese and Russian assembled cars?
Considering the characteristics of models produced in Japan and Russia, disadvantages are identified in both manufacturing countries. The disadvantages of domestic cars were identified by their owners as:
- Poor quality interior fabric.
- Poor sound insulation, which is especially noticeable on rough roads.
- Too hard suspension.
- Expensive parts.
Disadvantages of Japanese cars:
- Fragile and thin plastic, which is sure to creak after a while.
- The quality of the paintwork is poor, so scratches soon appear on the body.
Despite this, the new generation of RAV4 was thoroughly prepared for snowy Russia.
The manufacturer added a 20-centimeter ground clearance and all-wheel drive with a 2-speed transfer case for selecting driving modes. The steering wheel, seats, including rear passenger seats, windshield, windshield washer nozzles and even exterior mirrors are heated.
No outstanding characteristics were found in this model, but its reliability remains at a high level. Therefore, the Toyota RAV4, regardless of the country of manufacture, is a good car for a comfortable ride.
Toyota does not require proof of its quality or style. Especially when we are talking about the powerful crossover RAV 4. The car appeared on the world market two decades ago, has gone through four restylings and confidently holds its position to this day. The Japanese model is incredibly popular in Russia, so the logical question is: ?
The Japanese manufacturer has 52 factories around the world: in Mexico, Brazil, Great Britain, France, Poland, the Czech Republic, as well as Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Kenya, and Vietnam. Most foreign enterprises are in China.
But not all countries where Toyota cars are assembled produce the RAV 4 (“Recreational Activity Vehicle, 4-wheel drive,” which translated means “vehicle for active recreation, all-wheel drive”). There are only three such factories: in Japan (in the cities of Takhara and Obu) and in Canada (Ontario). The latter are intended for the North American market, and cars from the Land of the Rising Sun are intended for European buyers.
Toyota factories in the world
The production of Toyota cars is established almost all over the planet. SUVs are supplied to Russia only from some of them. So, Toyota Prado is assembled in:
- Russia. The company in Vladivostok is called Sollers-Bussan. It began producing SUVs in 2013. Also, certain models of the concern are assembled in Moscow and St. Petersburg;
- Japan. Takaoka Province is the largest manufacturer of Toyota cars. This original company has been making cars since 1918. Six million models are produced here every year, and these include SUVs. The enterprise provides employment to more than 280 thousand people;
- Japan. Fewer cars are assembled in Tsutsumi province than at the previous plant, but in any case, it is one of the most powerful. Employees working at the plant in Russia undergo training here;
- Japan at the Tahara plant;
- England at the Burnaston enterprise;
- France at the Valenciennes plant;
- Turkey in the city of Sakarya.
As already mentioned, until 2013, the Toyota Prado was considered a purebred, as it was produced exclusively in Japan. But, after this date, you can find this car made in Russia. The plant is located in Vladivostok. By the way, a full-size Cruiser is not produced here. Our craftsmen make only his “younger brother”. The basic equipment of the Russian assembly costs from 1,900,000 rubles.
The company is called Sollers-Bussan. It is a joint idea of the Japanese and Russians. In 2013-2014, production volume was about 1000 cars per month. But now these numbers have increased. The purpose of creating the enterprise was to raise incentives for the development of the Far East. The already assembled vehicles will travel towards Moscow by rail. And also, our country needs models that can drive where there is no asphalt. The Prado, after all, is a similar car.
Where is Toyota Rav 4 2020 produced for Russia?
Many people are interested in what year Rav 4 crossovers have been assembled in Russia. Toyota Rav 4 has been produced since 2020, and the plant is located in St. Petersburg. He started working at the end of 2007 and produced Camry sedan.
In 2020, the plant's capacity was doubled. He began to produce not 500, but 100 thousand cars a year.
As a result of this modernization, the launch of the Toyota Rav 4 into production cost the Japanese concern 9.7 billion rubles. Cars produced at the St. Petersburg plant are intended for sale to users from Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus.
Does Russian assembly affect the quality of Toyota Prado
Where Toyota Prado is assembled greatly affects the quality of this car. To begin with, only one type of power unit is installed here – with a volume of 2.7 liters. After the Japanese four-liter, this engine is not at all impressive. Next, the cost. For the basic configuration of our assembly you will have to pay 1.9 million, and for the Japanese one... the same amount! The question immediately arises - what about customs duties, which are now unnecessary to pay? Well, it was rather a rhetorical digression, and you can understand it yourself. The third flaw of our engineers is the interior.
This item includes the sound of the engine, seat upholstery, and even the dashboard. The installed programs are many times worse than those of the “Japanese” ones, and even some of them are not adapted to our language. The seat upholstery in the basic configuration is something similar to velor.
But, very distantly. You will have to pay another 200 thousand for the skin. Well, the sound in the cabin while driving was not at all pleasing. Even the diesel version produces such “roulades” that it’s hard to believe in good sound insulation. And the last thing is dynamics. If the Japanese version of the car was a driving sports jeep, then ours drives like a heavy car designed for low speeds. No matter how much you press the gas to the floor, it seems that she doesn’t even react to it. And if there is a deviation of the needle on the speedometer, it is very insignificant. In this regard, as it turned out, the Japanese company is soon planning to terminate the agreement with the Russian plant in the Far East. The parties decided that our production would not be able to handle the full assembly cycle, but parts could be screwed on in Japan, only with much better quality. Russian dealers of the model will remain the same.
Only now they will work directly with Japanese distributors. Orders for the “purebred” model are already being accepted. If you are interested in the cost, then for the basic package it is completely the same. But add-ons will rise in price by 56 thousand rubles on average.
The Japanese assembly of the Prado can be recognized immediately. She has different optics. Now, instead of xenons, the SUV will be equipped with LEDs. The range of engines will expand to two units. A 2.8-liter and a three-liter engine will be installed here. Their power will increase by an average of 15 horsepower. As for the transmission, it was also changed. Previously there was a five-speed automatic transmission, but now it has become a six-speed automatic.
