In brief, the 2007 RAV4 offered a four‑speed automatic transmission in the United States; a manual option was not available on US models.
The 2007 RAV4 is part of Toyota’s third‑generation lineup (introduced in 2006). For North American buyers, Toyota equipped both the 2.4‑liter four‑cylinder engine and the 3.5‑liter V6 with a four‑speed automatic transmission with overdrive. A manual transmission was not offered on the North American market for this model year. Internationally, some markets offered different configurations, but the U.S. transmission configuration was a four‑speed automatic.
Transmission options by market
Below is a quick overview of available transmissions for the 2007 RAV4, noting that configurations varied by region. The following entries reflect typical North American specifications and common configurations for the model year.
- 4‑speed automatic transmission (4AT) – standard with both the 2.4L four‑cylinder and the 3.5L V6 engines in U.S. models.
- Manual transmission – not offered on 2007 RAV4 models sold in the United States; some overseas markets historically offered manual options, but they were not common in the U.S. market for 2007.
In practice, the majority of 2007 RAV4 buyers in the U.S. drove with the 4‑speed automatic. If you are evaluating a used example, verify the transmission type on the vehicle's documentation or VIN to confirm the configuration.
Summary
The 2007 Toyota RAV4 in the United States was equipped with a 4‑speed automatic transmission as the standard option for both its 2.4L four‑cylinder and 3.5L V6 engines. A manual transmission was not offered on U.S. models for that year. Transmission configurations can vary by market, so international buyers may have seen different setups.