RAV4 Limited V6 4WD

2012 RAV4 4x2 BASE 2WD
2012 RAV4 4x2 BASE 2WD

RAV4 Limited V6 4WD

2012 RAV4 4x2 BASE 2WD

RAV4 Limited V6 4WD

2012 RAV4 4x2 BASE 2WD

RAV4 Sport 4WD

2012 RAV4 4x2 BASE 2WD

RAV4 Limited 4WD Interior

2012 RAV4 4x2 BASE 2WD

RAV4 Limited V6 4WD

2012 RAV4 4x2 BASE 2WD

RAV4 V6 4WD Interior

Benefits 2012 RAV4 4x2 BASE 2WD

Brakes

Brakes

Stop means stop. That's why all models feature Front Ventilated Disc Brakes and Rear Disc Brakes backed up by the advanced technology of standard Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Power Assisted Electronic Brake Force Distribution [EBD] and Brake Assist (BA).

Dual VVT-i

Dual VVT-i

All models are equipped with Toyota's state-of-the-art Dual Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence which continuously alters both intake and exhaust valve timing. The result is more complete burning of gases for greater engine performance and lower emissions no matter what the engine speed or load.

Front Seats

Front Seats

The Driver Seat is a fully cushioned Bucket Seat with a high seat back and easy height adjustment. Standard on all Limited models and available on Sport 4WD models (Leather and Sport Appearance Packages) is an 8-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat. Also available on certain models, Leather Seat Surfaces along with Heated Driver Seat and Heated Front Passenger Seat (4WD Sport and Limited models).

Star Safety System

Star Safety System

Toyota's trusted Star Safety System™ combines 6 advanced accident avoidance technologies – Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Smart Stop Technology – into one comprehensive package. Together, they can help you stay out of harm's way.

Analysis and distinctions 2012 RAV4 4x2 BASE 2WD

AJAC - Canadian Car of The Year Award  2007 - Best SUV/CUV

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Canadian Black Book - Best Retained Value Award 2010 - Compact SUV

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J.D. Power and Associates - Initial Quality Study  2005 - Entry SUV

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Models and specifications 2012 RAV4 4x2 BASE 2WD

Interior

  • = Standard
  • = Optional
  • = Not Available
BASE 2WD
Front Seat Type: Bucket Seats
Driver Seat Adjustments: Fore/Aft, Recline, Cushion Height
Passenger Seat Adjustments: Fore/Aft, Recline
Rear Seat Adjustments: Fold Down (60/40), Fold Down Centre Armrest, Remote Release in Cargo Area
Fabric Seats
Premium Cloth Seats
Dark Silver Brushed Metallic Trim
3-spoke Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Air Conditioning
Rear Seat Heater Ducts, Dust and Pollen Deodorizing Air Filter
AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA, Audio Auxiliary Input Jack, USB Audio Input, Auto Sound Levelizer (ASL), Bluetooth Capability, 6 Speakers, Roof Mounted Antenna
Instrumentation: Fuel Economy Meter, Optitron Electronic Gauges, Tachometer, Water Temperature Gauge, Outside Temperature Gauge, Dual Trip Odometer
Cruise Control
Power Door Locks, Illuminated Keyless Entry, Illuminated Ignition Key
Power Windows with Driver Side Auto Up / Down
Dual Vanity Mirrors
Large Capacity Storage Box Under Rear Deck, Front Centre Console Box, Upper and Lower Glove Box, Front Seat Back Pockets
Tonneau Cover
Cargo Area Tie-Down Rings
Retained Accessory Power, 12 Volt Accessory Power Outlet
Front and Rear Cup Holders, Overhead Sunglass Storage
Cargo and Map Lamps
Door Map Pockets, Coat Hooks
Digital Clock
Carpeting, Carpet Floor Mats, All Season Floor Mats

Exterior

  • = Standard
  • = Optional
  • = Not Available
BASE 2WD
16" Steel Wheels, Full Wheel Covers
17" Styled Steel Wheels
Power Moonroof
Rear Privacy Glass
High Solar Energy Absorbing Window Glass, Electric Rear Window Defroster with Timer
Power-Adjustable Heated Mirrors, Integrated Signal Lamps
Colour-keyed Moulded Spare Tire Cover
Rear Spoiler
Colour-Keyed Door Handles
Colour-Keyed Mirrors, Rear Bumper Protector, Front and Rear Splash Guards
Roof Rails with Crossbars
Variable Intermittent Wipers, Rear Window Intermittent Wiper/Washer, Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Halogen Headlamps
Automatic Headlamp Cancel Function
4-Door Sport Utility

Safety

  • = Standard
  • = Optional
  • = Not Available
BASE 2WD
Dual Stage Driver and Passenger Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Front Passenger Occupancy Classification Indicator
Front Seat Mounted Side Airbags, Roll-Sensing Front and Rear Head / Side Curtain Airbag
Front Seatbelt Pre-Tensioners and Force Limiters
Front Seatbelt Anchor Height Adjusters
All-Position 3-Point Lap and Shoulder Belts
Anchor Points for Child Restraint Seats, Child Protector Rear Door Locks
Active Front Headrests with Whiplash Protection
Engine Immobilizer
LED Brake Lamps
Warnings: Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature, Low Fuel, Low Washer Fluid, Door Ajar, Front Driver and Passenger Seat Belt

Mechanical

  • = Standard
  • = Optional
  • = Not Available
BASE 2WD
Engine
2.5 Litre, 4-Cylinder, Aluminum Alloy Block, Dual Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-i), Sequential Multiport Electronic Fuel Injection, Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS), Tier 2 Bin 5 Emissions Rating, Heavy Duty Battery, Starter, Alternator and Heater, Stainless Steel Exhaust System
Compression Ratio
10.4:1
Horsepower hp (kW)
179 (134) @ 6,000 rpm
Torque lb.ft. (N.m)
172 (233) @ 4,000 rpm
Suspension
Front: MacPherson Gas Struts, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar
Rear: Double Wishbone Type, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar, Trailing Arms
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Automatic Limited Slip Differential
Transmission
4-Speed, Automatic, Super Electronically Controlled Transmission (Super ECT), Overdrive, Gate Type Shifter, Transmission Cooler
Brakes
Power Assisted, Front Ventilated Disc Brakes, Solid Rear Disc Brakes, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Steering
Electric Power Steering
Tires
P215/70R16, All Season, Full Size Spare Tire with Steel Wheel
P225/65R17, All Season

Capacity

  • = Standard
  • = Optional
  • = Not Available
BASE 2WD
GVWR kg (lbs.)
2,005 (4,430)
Curb Weight kg (lbs)
1,524 (3,360)
Seating Capacity
5
Towing Capacity kg (lbs)
680 (1,500)
Payload kg (lbs)
375 (825)
Cargo Capacity m3 (cu.ft.)
Behind Front Seats-Max. Cap.: 2.074 (73.2)
Behind Rear Seat-Max. Cap.: 1.015 (35.9)
Turning Circle m (ft.)
11.4 (37.4)
Fuel Capacity L (gal.)
60 (13.2)
Fuel Consumption Rating* City / Highway / Combined L / 100km / mpg
9.4 (30) / 6.9 (41) / 8.3 (34)

Dimensions

  • = Standard
  • = Optional
  • = Not Available
BASE 2WD
Length
4,620 (181.9)
Width
1,815 (71.5)
Height
1,685 (66.3)
WheelBase
2,660 (104.7)
Tread
Front: 1,560 (61.4) Rear: 1,560 (61.4)
Ground Clearance
190 (7.5)
Headroom
Front: 1,037 (40.8) Rear: 1,008 (39.7)
Legroom
Front: 1,062 (41.8) Rear: 973 (38.3)
Shoulder Room
Front: 1,450 (57.1) Rear: 1,405 (55.3)

Interior

  • = Standard
  • = Optional
  • = Not Available
BASE 4WD SPORT 4WD LIMITED 4WD BASE V6 4WD SPORT V6 4WD LIMITED V6 4WD
Front Seat Type: Bucket Seats
Front Seat Type:Bucket Seats, Heated
Driver Seat Adjustments: Fore/Aft, Recline, Cushion Height
Driver Seat Adjustments: Power 8-way Adjustable with Lumbar Support, Recline, Cushion Height and Fore/Aft
Passenger Seat Adjustments: Fore/Aft, Recline
Rear Seat Adjustments: Fold Down (60/40), Fold Down Centre Armrest, Remote Release in Cargo Area
3rd Row Seats: 50/50 Split and Stow Bench Seat
Fabric Seats
Premium Cloth Seats
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel and Shift Knob
Dark Silver Brushed Metallic Trim
Interior Chrome Trim
Chrome Inner Door Handles
Leather Seat Surfaces, Leather Door Trim
3-spoke Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Bluetooth Controls
3-spoke Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Seat Heater Ducts, Dust and Pollen Deodorizing Air Filter
AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA, Audio Auxiliary Input Jack, USB Audio Input, Auto Sound Levelizer (ASL), Bluetooth Capability, 6 Speakers, Roof Mounted Antenna
AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA, Audio Auxiliary Input Jack, USB Audio Input, Auto Sound Levelizer (ASL), Bluetooth Capability, Integrated XM Satellite Radio, 6 Speakers, Roof Mounted Antenna, 6.1 inch Display Audio with Navigation
Instrumentation: Fuel Economy Meter, Optitron Electronic Gauges, Tachometer, Water Temperature Gauge, Outside Temperature Gauge, Dual Trip Odometer
Instrumentation: Backup Camera
Cruise Control
Smart Key System, Push Button Start
Power Door Locks, Illuminated Keyless Entry, Illuminated Ignition Key
Power Windows with Driver Side Auto Up / Down
Dual Vanity Mirrors
Auto-dimming Rear View Mirror with Integrated Backup Camera
Large Capacity Storage Box Under Rear Deck, Front Centre Console Box, Upper and Lower Glove Box, Front Seat Back Pockets
Tonneau Cover
Cargo Area Tie-Down Rings
Cargo Area Mat
Retained Accessory Power, 12 Volt Accessory Power Outlet
Front and Rear Cup Holders, Overhead Sunglass Storage
Cargo and Map Lamps
Door Map Pockets, Coat Hooks
Digital Clock
Carpeting, Carpet Floor Mats, All Season Floor Mats

Exterior

  • = Standard
  • = Optional
  • = Not Available
BASE 4WD SPORT 4WD LIMITED 4WD BASE V6 4WD SPORT V6 4WD LIMITED V6 4WD
17" Styled Steel Wheels
17" Aluminum Alloy Wheels, Wheel Locks
18" Aluminum Alloy Wheels, Wheel Locks
Run-flat Tires, Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Power Moonroof
Rear Privacy Glass
High Solar Energy Absorbing Window Glass, Electric Rear Window Defroster with Timer
Power-Adjustable Heated Mirrors, Integrated Signal Lamps
Colour-keyed Moulded Spare Tire Cover
Sport Badging, Sport Grade Rear Spoiler
Rear Trunk Chrome Trim, Red Badges
Limited Grade Front Grille, Colour-keyed Hard-Shell Spare Tire Cover, Limited Badging
Rear Spoiler
Colour-Keyed Door Handles
Fender Flares
Colour-Keyed Mirrors, Rear Bumper Protector, Front and Rear Splash Guards
Roof Rails with Crossbars
Variable Intermittent Wipers, Rear Window Intermittent Wiper/Washer, Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Halogen Headlamps
Black Headlamp Surround
Automatic Headlamp Cancel Function
Automatic Headlamp System
Fog Lamps
4-Door Sport Utility

Safety

  • = Standard
  • = Optional
  • = Not Available
BASE 4WD SPORT 4WD LIMITED 4WD BASE V6 4WD SPORT V6 4WD LIMITED V6 4WD
Dual Stage Driver and Passenger Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Front Passenger Occupancy Classification Indicator
Front Seat Mounted Side Airbags, Roll-Sensing Front and Rear Head / Side Curtain Airbag
Front Seatbelt Pre-Tensioners and Force Limiters
Front Seatbelt Anchor Height Adjusters
All-Position 3-Point Lap and Shoulder Belts
Anchor Points for Child Restraint Seats, Child Protector Rear Door Locks
Active Front Headrests with Whiplash Protection
Engine Immobilizer
LED Brake Lamps
Warnings: Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature, Low Fuel, Low Washer Fluid, Door Ajar, Front Driver and Passenger Seat Belt

Mechanical

  • = Standard
  • = Optional
  • = Not Available
BASE 4WD SPORT 4WD LIMITED 4WD BASE V6 4WD SPORT V6 4WD LIMITED V6 4WD
Engine
2.5 Litre, 4-Cylinder, Aluminum Alloy Block, Dual Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-i), Sequential Multiport Electronic Fuel Injection, Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS), Tier 2 Bin 5 Emissions Rating, Heavy Duty Battery, Starter, Alternator and Heater, Stainless Steel Exhaust System
3.5 Litre, 6-Cylinder, Aluminum Alloy Block, Dual Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-i), Sequential Multiport Electronic Fuel Injection, Tier 2 Bin 5 Emissions Rating, Heavy Duty Battery, Starter, Alternator and Heater, Stainless Steel Exhaust System
Compression Ratio
10.4:1
10.8:1
Horsepower hp (kW)
179 (134) @ 6,000 rpm
269 (201) @ 6,200 rpm
Torque lb.ft. (N.m)
172 (233) @ 4,000 rpm
246 (333) @ 4,700 rpm
Suspension
Front: MacPherson Gas Struts, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar
Rear: Double Wishbone Type, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar, Trailing Arms
Front: Sport Tuned Suspension, MacPherson Gas Struts, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar
Rear: Sport Tuned Suspension, Double Wishbone Type, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar, Trailing Arms
Drivetrain
Active Torque Control System, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC)
Active Torque Control System, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), DAC (Downhill Assist Control)
Transmission
4-Speed, Automatic, Super Electronically Controlled Transmission (Super ECT), Overdrive, Gate Type Shifter, Transmission Cooler
5-Speed, Automatic, Super Electronically Controlled Transmission (Super ECT), Overdrive, Gate Type Shifter, Transmission Cooler
Brakes
Power Assisted, Front Ventilated Disc Brakes, Solid Rear Disc Brakes, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Steering
Electric Power Steering
Tires
P225/65R17, All Season, Full Size Spare Tire with Steel Wheel
P235/55R18, All Season, Full Size Spare Tire with Alloy Wheel
P225/65R17, All Season
P235/55R18, All Season, Run-flat Tires

Capacity

  • = Standard
  • = Optional
  • = Not Available
BASE 4WD SPORT 4WD LIMITED 4WD BASE V6 4WD SPORT V6 4WD LIMITED V6 4WD
GVWR kg (lbs.)
2,055 (4,530)
2,140 (4,718)
Curb Weight kg (lbs)
1,579 (3,481)
1,613 (3,556)
1,615 (3,560)
1,658 (3,655)
1,672 (3,686)
Seating Capacity
5
7
Towing Capacity kg (lbs)
680 (1,500)
1,587 (3,500)
Payload kg (lbs)
375 (825)
525 (1,155) with 3rd row
Cargo Capacity m3 (cu.ft.)
Behind Front Seats-Max. Cap.: 2.074 (73.2)
Behind Rear Seat-Max. Cap.: 1.015 (35.9)
Turning Circle m (ft.)
11.4 (37.4)
12 (39.4)
Fuel Capacity L (gal.)
60 (13.2)
Fuel Consumption Rating* City / Highway / Combined L / 100km / mpg
9.7 (29) / 7.2 (39) / 8.6 (33)
11.1 (25) / 7.7 (37) / 9.6 (29)

Dimensions

  • = Standard
  • = Optional
  • = Not Available
BASE 4WD SPORT 4WD LIMITED 4WD BASE V6 4WD SPORT V6 4WD LIMITED V6 4WD
Length
4,620 (181.9)
Width
1,815 (71.5)
1,855 (73.0)
Height
1,745 (68.7)
WheelBase
2,660 (104.7)
Tread
Front: 1,560 (61.4) Rear: 1,560 (61.4)
Front: 1,570 (61.8) Rear: 1,570 (61.8)
Ground Clearance
190 (7.5)
Headroom
Front: 1,037 (40.8) Rear: 1,008 (39.7)
Front: 1,002 (39.4) Rear: 1,008 (39.7)
Legroom
Front: 1,062 (41.8) Rear: 973 (38.3)
Shoulder Room
Front: 1,450 (57.1) Rear: 1,405 (55.3)