04/07/2008 06:10. RAV4 diesel introduces Toyota's 2.2 litre, four cylinder in-line, 16 valve double over head cam common-rail diesel engine with an intercooler and turbo charger. Toyota says this engine provides excellent performance and fuel efficiency while meeting Europe's Euro-IV exhaust emission standards.

Fuel consumption is a meagre 6.6 litres per 100 kilometres, some 27 per cent less than the petrol version, and CO2 emissions are 173 grams per kilometre using the 70/220/EEC (combined) test standard.

The 2.2 litre turbo diesel engine has a power output of 100kW at 3600rpm and produces 310Nm of torque from 2000rpm.

Engine noise and vibration are minimised by the inclusion of two balance shafts.

Overall dimensions differ to the petrol variants. The width remains the same however the wheelbase... // Car and SUV