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A lot of our customers ask us how much vinyl they should buy to wrap for their Toyota RAV4. In the past, we weren't able to provide the best answer which is why we teamed up with Justin Pate from the Wrap Institute. Now, we can give you an accurate amount that you will need to wrap your vehicle. Even better than that, with Pate's help, we can tell you how to measure and prepare the vinyl wrap and cut it into sections so you can wrap all the surfaces of your vehicle. You can watch the full video below and pause the video so you can accurately follow each step for the best possible result.
Ford launched the first-gen Toyota RAV4 in 1990 for the 1991 model year. The design of the first-gen RAV4 was relatively basic. It shared a lot in common with the Bronco that Ford discontinued a few years later - sharp, 90-degree angles, a simple three-slat grille, and rectangular red headlights made up most of its look. The RAV4 had standard front-wheel-drive, with optional all-wheel-drive which was unusual for a SUV to have at the time. It was also available in two body styles: Both a two-door and a four-door. The former three-door would end production in 2003 with the second generation.
For the first generation Toyota RAV4, you will need about 15 yards of vinyl wraps to completely wrap it. The vinyl wrap is going to cover the entire exterior besides the windows, lights, and tires. That includes the doors, trunks, hoods, roof, pillar post trim, bumpers, mirrors, rocker panels, and fenders. For partial wraps, 5 yards is a great option since that covers one side of the vehicle.
Due to the unexpected success of the RAV4, Toyota made the second-generation RAV4 larger, which was released in 2002. Now only available as a five-door, the model gained about three inches in length, but also an inch and a half in width for better passenger space and cargo room. New features included a height-adjustable driver's seat, stability control, and a six-disc CD changer.
To fully wrap your second generation Toyota RAV4, you will need 15 yards of vinyl wraps as the vehicle and will still have some leftover. The vinyl wrap will give completely wrap your vehicle excluding the doors, trunks, hoods, roof, pillar post trim, bumpers, mirrors, rocker panels, and fenders. If you want to do a partial wrap, remember that one side of the vehicle is about 5 yards and plan accordingly.
The third-generation RAV4 was made to give consumers what they wanted, a larger vehicle. While a four-cylinder with slightly more power was still standard, a V6 was available for the first time, producing 268 horsepower - far more than anything else in the class. The vehicle itself grew 15 inches longer and even offered a third-row seat in some versions. Although its small size made it only usable for children, it folded into the cargo floor when not in use.
For the third generation Toyota RAV4, 15 yards of vinyl wraps will be needed to fully wrap it. Each side and the roof are about 5 yards and you will have enough leftover to cover the rest of your vehicle. To completely wrap your vehicle, you will have to wrap the doors, trunks, hoods, roof, pillar post trim, bumpers, mirrors, rocker panels, and fenders. The windows, lights, and tires won't be wrapped and you will have to follow instructions on how to cut the wrap. For a partial wrap, select what want to do and use a rough estimate since each side is about 5 yards long.
The RAV4 was made slightly more conventional for this generation over the previous gen. The V6 and third-row seats were gone, even though the vehicle was somewhat longer than before. A four-cylinder and continuously variable transmission combo were made standard, however, increasing fuel efficiency. The spare tire was also mounted under the cargo floor, and a liftgate was added, a formula other compact SUVs had been using for years. Toyota had then given the RAV4 a facelift in 2015 for the 2016 model year. It streamlined the exterior styling, added more sound deadening inside for greater refinement, and added several other features.
Completely wrap your fourth generation Toyota RAV4 by using 15 yards of vinyl wrap. You will easily be able to wrap the doors, trunks, hoods, roof, pillar post trim, bumpers, mirrors, rocker panels, and fenders and still have some vinyl to spare. Follow the instructions in the video to properly cut the vinyl wrap so it doesn't cover the windows, tires, and lights. If you only want to do a partial for your fourth gen Toyota RAV4, remember that five yards is more than enough to cover one side of the vehicle.
The latest Toyota RAV4 debuted in 2019. It migrated to a modern platform shared with many new Toyota passenger cars. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine now produced 206 horsepower, while the RAV4 hybrid also increased in power to 219 horsepower; the Hybrid's fuel economy is rated at 41/38/40 MPG city/highway/combined. The CVT now mimicked a conventional automatic transmission with eight speeds to allow for better driver control. The length decreased slightly, but the width was increased. With all of the upgrades, the RAV4 continues to be one of the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. every year.
The fifth generation Toyota RAV4s were bigger than previous models and thus need more vinyl wrap as a result. For a complete wrap, you will need 16 yard of vinyl wrap. That cover the doors, trunks, hoods, roof, pillar post trim, bumpers, mirrors, rocker panels, and fenders and you should still have some leftover. Make sure to not cover the windows, lights, or tires during installation. You can also do a partial. Each side is about 5.5 yards so plan accordingly.
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Had to buy giant pieces just to see the color. They do not offer samples, makes zero sense. Why does one have to buy a 5’x1’ piece to see the color? Isn’t that a waste of product?
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