Let’s talk bluntly, about Sao Che, fellow car lovers, this is what Weibo is talking about. Almost every day, car enthusiasts ask the same question, which car is more suitable for buying a compact SUV. In fact, this problem is quite difficult. Whether it is a domestic brand, a joint venture brand or a purely imported car, the compact SUV field has the most models and the most intense competition. However, according to the standards of family cars, it is practical and easy to drive, economical and fuel-efficient, and has a low failure rate. Toyota’s RAV4 Rongfang can be used as one of the models.
Although Rongfang is not a new model, the overall design is still very young and dynamic. Not only Rongfang, but other Toyota models in recent years have also tended to be younger and more sporty in design. Even if you look back at this Rongfang car in two years, you will find that this design will not be easily outdated, and it is very attractive.
Rongfang’s front face does not use the most popular, or the “big mouth” design of the bad street, but adopts a layered structure. This multi-layered feature is Toyota’s unique family language. The overall shape of the headlights plays a finishing role, making the entire front of the car look very mechanical and sharp.
The light source of the headlight is an integrated LED with far and near light, and the chrome-plated decoration on the outer ring emphasizes the overall outline of the headlight.
There are no unnecessary edges and corners on the side of the vehicle, and the waistline extends smoothly backwards.
The body length of 4600mm is not small, and you will find that the ratio between the front and the body is very coordinated, and the appropriate body ratio will of course be reflected in the usable space inside the car.
Rongfang’s wheels are 18-inch two-color double five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with tire specifications of 235/55R18. Although the tires are not particularly huge in size, they are still in harmony with the body ratio.
Rongfang’s tail design is relatively simple, with a wide tailgate and taillights that also use strip-type LEDs.
After talking about the appearance, let’s talk about Rongfang’s interior. The overall design is based on simplicity and practicality, with both advantages and disadvantages.
In terms of workmanship, among the more than 200,000 joint venture brand models, it meets the standard.
The material is slightly lacking, mainly because the top area of the center console is covered with hard plastic material, which does not feel very good.
The middle part of the center console and the middle part of the inner door are made of soft leather material.
The size of the central control multimedia display is indeed a bit small at this stage. Although the displayed content is very rich, such as navigation, 360° panoramic images, and the front camera can display very detailed, but in this era of large screens, the next generation of Rongfang must update this part.
The steering wheel is a typical Toyota-designed leather wrap, and the multi-function buttons on both sides are very practical.
The instrument panel is a double-circle mechanical instrument panel with a color liquid crystal display in the middle, and there is nothing to be picky about in terms of the clarity of the display effect, including the content. But now many domestic models have entered the era of full LCD, and I hope Rongfang can keep up.
I am quite satisfied with Rongfang’s seat and seating space. The size of the seat cushion, the support of the backrest, and the softness and hardness are all very good, and the riding comfort can be guaranteed. The seat is adjusted to a higher driving position. With my height of 1.9 meters, there is still about three fingers left on my head.
At the same time, in the back row, my legs still have room for more than a punch, which is also a relatively good result among compact SUVs. The most important point is that the cushions of the rear seats are very long, and the legs can basically be fully supported, and the riding comfort is very good.
Naturally, there are also shortcomings, that is, the lack of rear air-conditioning outlets, including USB ports.
In terms of storage space, in addition to the central control platform, the conventional storage area under the door panel has a large storage compartment in front of the co-pilot position, such as mobile phones, glasses, keys and other messy items. , can be placed inside, and it is not easy to slip.
The area of the trunk needs to be mentioned, because the height of the trunk floor of the RAV4 Rongfang is slightly higher.
The height is more than ten centimeters, for girls or short friends, it may take more effort to move some heavy objects.
The reason for the difference in platform height is that Rongfang is equipped with a full-size spare tire, which is rare in compact SUVs, and of course it is also an advantage.
The subwoofer of JBL audio is not placed under the trunk, but on the right side of the trunk, which is great for not taking up other space.
Let’s talk about Rongfang’s power performance again. Rongfang has two displacements: 2.0L naturally aspirated engine and 2.5L naturally aspirated engine. The one in my hand is a power combination of 2.5L natural gas engine + 6AT.
Although all kinds of supercharging are popular now, the power output of this 2.5L naturally aspirated engine is very smooth and powerful.
Toyota has tuned the accelerator very sensitively, without any hypocrisy, and you can get a good power output with a click of your foot.
The low-twist is plentiful, and while the start isn’t that violent, it’s definitely fast enough.
With the deep stepping of the accelerator, the linear follow-up of acceleration in the middle, including the power reserve in the middle and rear stages is also fully sufficient.
There are three driving modes, namely economy mode, normal mode and sports mode. The buttons are at the bottom of the center console, including the locking button of the central differential, and the heating buttons of the seats, which are also in this row.
Usually driving in the city, the fuel-saving economy mode can fully cope with various road conditions, and the power will not feel muddy because of choosing the economy mode.
I also have a good impression of Rongfang’s steering adjustment. Lightweight and uniform feedback is the characteristic. It is easy to move the car at low speed and turn around. balance point.
Generally speaking, among the compact SUVs worth more than 200,000 yuan, Rongfang has obvious advantages, such as fuel economy, easy driving, and comfort, and Toyota’s failure rate is relatively low. Although there are some minor problems and small areas need to be followed up and upgraded, as a family SUV, it can be called a model.
