1994 Rav4 - Permanent 4wd ?

[V8RX7]

I've googled and keep finding conflicting info.

Does the Mk1 Rav4 94 - 2000 have permanent 4WD or is it FWD until it senses slip ?

I've seen a 4WD button mentioned (I think it's a centre diff lock) is that standard on UK models ?

Thanks

[V8RX7]

Bobs link seems to be for the later 06 model which shows it's an electronic FWD until slip - is the earlier one the same ?

[V8RX7]

Watchman said:

This is a bit of a harsh test but shows what I mean:

http://youtu.be/kRniF4JQN2U

In the real world you're unlikely to encounter a 3-wheel slip scenario. We never challenged ours that much but it was better than the 2WD cars we had previously on snow.

That's a good test though.

[V8RX7]

k-ink said:

Interesting test. Just goes to show most of these soft roaders are all show and no go.

I think most (certainly older) land rovers would also fail that test.

Friends off road and I remember them being annoyed that a std Land cruiser could get where their much modified land rovers couldn't and them being amazed that it could move even if only one wheel had traction.