The Toyota RAV4 XA40 is a crossover SUV produced from 2012 to 2019. It is the 4th of 5 generations of the RAV4 in our catalog.
Engines: 2.5 (2AR-FE), 180 hp. Transmission: automatic; all-wheel drive. Length 4,570 mm, wheelbase 2,660 mm, ground clearance 197 mm, fuel tank 60 L.
Facelift: 2015. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan; assembled in Russia.
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
Engine: Toyota 2AR-FE (2.5)
- VVT-i coupling rattle on cold start
- water pump leak
- at high mileage — increased oil consumption
What to check when buying: engine noise in the first seconds after a cold start; coolant traces near the water pump.
Tip: One of Toyota's most reliable engines; 0W-20 or 5W-30 oil every 7–10k km.
Gearbox: Aisin (Toyota/Lexus 4–8-speed automatic)
- shift shocks at high mileage
- solenoid wear from old oil
What to check when buying: shift smoothness with a warmed-up gearbox.
Tip: Reliable gearboxes; despite being "maintenance-free", it's better to change the oil every 60–80k km.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
What engine does the Toyota RAV4 XA40 have?
2.5, code 2AR-FE, 180 hp, 233 Nm.
What transmission does it have?
automatic (6AT Aisin U760F).
What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?
Ground clearance 197 mm, fuel tank 60 l.
How much is the vehicle tax on the Toyota RAV4 XA40 in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, about 29,450 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.