Toyota RAV4 Reviews

"...improved at every turn. It's bigger, faster, safer, smoother riding and better handling."

"Acceleration in the 4WD with automatic transmission is lively and feels almost effortless, as if the 2943-pound vehicle were featherweight."

"The larger dimensions allow for more passenger and cargo space--a good thing."

"The steering is especially predictable in the slushy-crunchy left lane that traffic avoids in bad weather."

"...the new four-cylinder is better than the old four in every way."

"...if you're parked on the street [the open] rear door blocks your way to the curb."

"The catch with the RAV4... is that much of what many buyers want is optional equipment, not standard."

"...only thing missing is a V6, which competitors like the Suzuki Grand Vitara, Mazda Tribute and Ford Escape offer."

"RAV4 is as powerful as the [PT] Cruiser, felt better in corners, and probably won't look out-of-fashion as quickly."

"...embarrassed the others [10 other small SUVs] in the beer-case haul, 29 cases with the rear seat folded..."

"...less station wagon-looking than the Honda CR-V or the Subaru Forester."

"Climate controls are mercifully simple. You got on, you got off, you got fan speed, you got blue for cold, red for hot; what else do you need?"

"The rear storage compartment door swung open like a giant freezer door."