New Toyota RAV4 – comparing Chinese and Japanese assembly

One of the first most noticeable differences is on the bottom of these cars are protective screens made of plastic. They are not very similar to those that were equipped with Japanese-assembled RAV4s when the model was still officially imported to our country. Otherwise, the chassis is as similar as possible in visual terms. After completely dismantling the interior, the team of enthusiasts was even somewhat surprised, because no global differences were found either. All welds, reinforcements and other features are in their "legal" places. The thickness of the metal also seems similar. The only thing is that in such conditions it is impossible to objectively compare the quality of the raw materials from which the body was made. It is not known for certain whether Toyota uses Chinese metal or brings "its own".

Of the noticeable differences in the interior, one can only highlight the infotainment system. We are talking about the physical size of the display, as well as its resolution. This can be “written down” in the list of prerogatives of the Chinese market. Apparently, they like larger multimedia screens there. The statement is also true in relation to the panoramic roof. Previously, officially imported RAV4s were without this option, but for the Celestial Empire market it was added. What other differences are hidden between Chinese and Japanese Toyota, we suggest watching the video on the YouTube channel “Club Service”.