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In 2004, it was the best-selling compact SUV. The second generation RAV4 has proved extremely popular in Australia, where it became the best-selling SUV in the country in 2001. In 2004, the RAV4 was slightly restyled, and a 2.4 L I4 engine producing 161 hp replaced the 2.0 L engine as standard equipment. Larger tires were also available on all wheel drive models. Other options included alloy wheels, a sunroof and keyless entry. A sport package added a mesh grille, hood scoop, color-keyed door handles, a roof rack, silver sport pedals, heated mirrors, gray-painted bumpers and overfenders and sport fabric seats. All RAV4s came with 16 inch wheels, anti-lock brakes, stability control, air conditioning, a height-adjustable driver's seat, cruise control, a six-speaker CD stereo and power windows, mirrors.and heated seats. A 2.0 L I4 engine producing 148 hp was the only engine available. Although the RAV4 was available as a two-door in Europe and Asia, the American model was now only available in a four-door configuration.
The second generation RAV4 was offered in a single trim level and still came with front or all wheel drive.
In 1999, the two-door hardtop was dropped from the American lineup, leaving the 4-door and soft-top models. In 1998, the RAV4 was slightly restyled on the front and rear fascias, and a soft-top two-door was made available exclusively in the US market.
TOYOTA RAV4 2004 GENERATOR MANUAL
Both front wheel drive and all wheel drive were available, and the RAV4 could be had with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.
In the US, a 2.0 L I4 engine producing 120 hp was offered. The RAV4 was offered in both two and four-door versions. Its name stands for "Recreational Activity Vehicle, 4-wheel drive," although not all models have four wheel drive as this is optional in some countries. The early success of the RAV4 paved the way for other compact SUVs such as the Honda CR-V, the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/CX-5, and the Subaru Forester. It was introduced in Japan in 1994 and in Europe and North America in 1996 to cater to consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility, and the option of four wheel drive, along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a smaller car. The Toyota RAV4 (pronounced "rav-four") is a compact crossover SUV built and marketed by the Toyota Motor Corporation.