Japanese versions are sold at two different Toyota dealerships, Toyota Corolla Store and Toyota Netz Store. Toyota of Japan also sells the longer-wheelbase version as the Toyota Vanguard ( Japanese: гѓ€гѓЁг‚їгѓ»гѓґг‚Ўгѓіг‚¬гѓјгѓ‰, Hepburn: Toyota VangДЃdo) at Toyopet Store locations. Short-wheelbase versions are sold in Japan and Europe long-wheelbase versions in Australia and North America. The vehicleвЂ™s name is an abbreviation of 'Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive' although not all models come equipped with four-wheel drive.ДЇor the third generation model, Toyota offered both short- and long-wheelbase versions of the RAV4.

The vehicle was designed for consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility, and the option of full-time four-wheel drive, along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a compact car. This was the first compact crossover SUV it made its debut in Japan and Europe in 1994, and in North America in 1995, being launched in January 1996. The Toyota RAV4 ( Japanese: гѓ€гѓЁг‚їгѓ»RAV4, Hepburn: Toyota RavufЕЌ) is a compact crossover SUV ( sport utility vehicle) produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota.

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