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Toyota Wildlander 2022: the Japanese version of an inexpensive and practical crossover.

The practice of cloning popular entry-level and mid-priced cars is ubiquitous in China.

In early 2022, a junior version of the RAV 4 SUV will go on sale as the Toyota Wildlander 2022.

Despite its semi-budget status, the performance characteristics of the new crossover will remain at a fairly high level.

According to the reviews of leading experts, the new model is a simplified restyling of the prototype, supplemented by a small amount of original design and layout solutions.

The novelty in all-wheel drive configuration has undeniable off-road potential, but its main profile is exploitation in urban conditions.

Exterior

In the first generation of the budget five-door it is difficult to call a separate project, in its external appearance are seen recognizable elements of the characteristic style of crossover «four» series RAW.

By virtue of established traditions, the most striking and expressive details of body decoration are placed on the front, the front side. In sight:

dynamic profiles of the hood sides;
LED front light units equipped with turn signals and running lights;
X-shaped configuration of the large-cell radiator grille.

The front end layout also includes a racing-inspired format of chrome-tinted air diffusers, a set of fog lamps, a bumper and a plastic perimeter of the lower air vent.

The facade décor is represented by a chrome logo and several embossed stepped accents.

Despite the status of a crossover SUV, the front design lacks excessive sporty dynamics and visual aggressiveness.

The first-generation 2022 Toyota Wildlander generates only a positive and welcoming perception.

All the subtleties of the signature layout are evident in the crossover’s side view photo. In the basic version, the new body shows:

A nominal slope of the domed panoramic roof;
black baffle and perimeter side glazing;
muscular texture of the body sides;
the rectangular contours of the wheel housings, supplemented with protective plastic fenders.

In all respects, the signature design of the oval mirrors, stepped sills and multi-spoke 17-inch wheel disks is flawless.

Crossover layout classics dominate the design of the rear of the body.

The standard configuration includes a stop plafond spoiler visor, compact rear window area, trunk door decorated with overlays, logo and ribbed reliefs.

Entourage is enlivened a little bit by graphics of multifunctional dimensional-stop optics, completed with fog lamps, relief bodykit with big-caliber exhaust pipes taken out to the sides.

In full accordance with the status of off-road car Toyota Wildlander 2022 demonstrates a full set of plastic protective-decorative attachments and high landing of the body.

Judging by the height of clearance and compact overhangs, the crossover will be able to overcome road sections with problematic surfaces and water fords up to 50 cm deep without consequences.

Interior

The difference in interior’s design of prototype RAV4 and its younger brother’s series Wildlander is appreciable only in separate details.

It is more budget range of finishing materials and somewhat limited functionality of standard command and comfort options.

As part of the front panel is a nominal set of equipment with analog-digital instrument panel and a two-tiered central console.

Its basic equipment includes an 8-inch diagonal media-command tablet and a remote with analog activators for climate control, navigation and other onboard equipment.

The tunnel provides easy access to the transmission’s speed and traction switches, organizers, and a combined cooler compartment with a padded armrest.

The pilot seats are well-profiled and very comfortable, but the list of boarding and travel services of the base and top variants differs significantly.

The design of the rear sofa for three seats includes a function of partial removal of the backrest, which allows you to increase the standard volume of 580-liter luggage compartment more than twice.

The overall impression is spoiled by wheel housings protruding into the compartment.

Technical characteristics

Modernization of the front skirt has increased the length of the body to 4665 mm, width and height are unchanged, respectively 1855 and 4665 mm.

In the design advantages of the crossover reinforced at critical points modular platform TNGA K, elastic rack-multilink independent suspension, 2690 mm interaxle base and advanced characteristics of active safety systems.

— The engine range is represented by a tandem: in-line petrol inline «atmospheric» 171 hp /209 Nm and variator continuously variable transmission. Some parties will receive a hybrid engine with a total capacity up to 190 hp.

— Test-drive of the basic version showed top speed of 180 km/h, acceleration time to the first hundred of 10.4 seconds, fuel consumption at variable speeds from 6.2 to 7.9 liters per hundred miles driven.

Features and prices

Abroad, the new Toyota Wildlander 2022 model year will be available in several modifications, costing from 25 to 37 thousand dollars. The initial price of the versions for the domestic market will be formed in the range of 1.7-2.5 million rubles.

Competitors

A new semi-budget car comes off the assembly line at the top of the crossover boom.
The parade of competitors opens the five already promoted models of the class Subaru Ascent, Nissan Qashqai, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Kreta and Kia Sorento Prime.

According to many experts, the novelty has a real chance to take a decent rating position for its price segment.