Toyota RAV4 Granite 2.0 D-4D
Published: 28th April 2005
Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4 customers face tough decisions this spring. In the past, if you wanted the high-style and great value RAV4 Granite model you didn’t have to consider engine choice, as all were equipped with Toyota’s 2.0-litre VVT-i petrol power unit.
Now the Granite is additionally available with diesel power, courtesy of the Toyota 2.0-litre D-4D engine that’s well-established as a strong seller in the RAV4 range as a whole.
This unit produces 114bhp and a maximum 250Nm of torque from 1,800 to 3,000rpm, endowing the RAV4 with impressive driveability. Three and five-door models can achieve 39.8mpg in combined cycle driving and carbon dioxide emissions are 190g/km - performance statistics that neatly counter any argument that SUVs are gas-guzzling high-polluting monsters that should be banned from the road. The engine is matched to a five-speed manual transmission.
The Granite stands out from the crowd with its 17-inch alloy wheels, chrome sidebars and rear light protectors and front fog lamps. On the inside there are aluminium scuff plates, a six-disc CD autochanger and carpet mats, plus air conditioning and electric windows, all provided as standard. Three-door versions come with a neat roof-mounted spoiler (optional on the five-door) and the five-door has an electric tilt/slide sunroof.
Safety features include front, side and curtain airbags and ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution.
On-the-road prices are £18,750 for the three-door model and £20,250 for the five-door. In addition to adopting the diesel engine, the Granite range has also been extended to offer customers the full choice of RAV4 body paint finishes.
Toyota RAV4
Our Toyota RAV4 Guide lists the full specification of the current UK RAV4 range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £19,095 - £27,395
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Models in the range: 9
We have road tested the Toyota RAV4, to read our in-depth car review:
Toyota RAV4 Review - Jun 2006
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 6th July 2008
