Is the 2010 RAV4 AWD or 4WD?
How Does the 2010 Toyota RAV4 Drive? The RAV4 is available with two powertrain options: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 179 horsepower and a four-speed automatic transmission or a 3.5-liter V6 with 269 horsepower and a five-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard with both setups; all-wheel drive is available.
How does AWD work on RAV4?
The newest version of the RAV4 AWD system is called Toyota Dynamic Torque Vectoring. Those can engage variably to distribute a split or all of that torque to either rear wheel. The result is improved traction and load distribution in cornering, as well as better off-road driving capability.
When did the Toyota Rav 4 come out?
Editor’s note: This review was written in July 2009 about the 2009 Toyota RAV4. Little of substance has changed with this year’s model. To see what’s new for 2010, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years.
What kind of fuel economy does a Toyota RAV4 get?
The Toyota RAV4 gains minor interior trim changes for 2010. The 2010 Toyota RAV4 comes standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that delivers 179 hp and 172 pound-feet of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission is standard. Fuel economy with front-wheel drive is 22 mpg city/28 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined, and 21/27/24 with 4WD.
What’s the 0-60 time on a Toyota RAV4?
In performance testing, the RAV4 V6 4WD delivered a 0-60 time of 7.2 seconds. The V6 achieves an impressive 19/27/22 for front-wheel drive and only 1 mpg fewer on the highway with 4WD. All RAV4s can be equipped with either front-wheel or four-wheel drive.
Which is the best part of the Toyota RAV4?
The V6 engine is probably the strongest part of the car. Tremendous acceleration, smooth, and avg. 22 mpg. I’m still on my original brake pads and I’m at 50,000 miles. The cargo space is deceivingly big inside.