The 2004 Toyota Rav4 arrives in showrooms with innovated exterior and interior features. Toyota engineers has thoughtfully added more safety features and interior features as well. Not only that, a more powerful engine has also been added to this awesome mini-sport utility. The 2004 Rav4 is offered in one base model only, but there are optional packages and stand-alone items available for add-ins.

 

This compact sport utility has added new standard features including power mirrors, steering-wheel audio controls, variable-intermittent windshield wipers, air conditioning and an AM/FM/CD player. For this model, Toyota offers Package L which showcases heated color-keyed mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and rear privacy glass.

 

For the exterior, Package L has fog lights and a color-keyed spare tire cover and bumpers as part of the interior package. A Sport Package is also another optional group which carries such features as color-keyed door handles, a roof rack, overfenders and a hood scoop that gives the RAV4 a refreshing, trendy and head-turning style. The 2004 Rav4 has a perceptible revitalized kick owing to the new in-line 4 cylinder engine. This 2.4 liter engine turns out a stunning 161 horsepower at 5700 rpm and 165 lb of torque at 400 rpm which allows the car to get off the rumps quicker and accelerate at higher speeds better.

 

This vehicle is available in two transmission options, the standard 5-speed manual and the optional 4-speed automatic transmission. Another modification made to the 2004 Rav4 is the upgrading of its safety features. The rear disc brakes were substituted for the rear break drums previously used in older models. A tire pressure monitor is another fresh equipment added to the 2004 Rav4. Aside from these, front torso side airbags and head-protecting curtain side airbags are also a first for the 2004 Toyota RAV4 compact SUV along with the antiskid/traction-control system.