Toyota RAV4 Overview

The RAV4 created the compact SUV segment more than 15 years ago, and while it has grown over the years in size and price it still offers excellent utility, including class-leading optional seating for 7, and very good fuel economy. Trim levels are separated into base, Sport and Limited, each available with either a 179-hp 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder mated to a 4-speed automatic or Toyota's ubiquitous 3.5-liter V6 making 269 hp and equipped with a 5-speed automatic. Every model can be equipped with either front-wheel drive or part time 4-wheel drive.

Important safety features include 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, stability control and traction control systems, whiplash-reducing front headrests, front-seat side airbags and side-curtain airbags for all 3 rows. Available interior niceties include a back-up camera, a 9-speaker JBL premium sound system, a navigation system, a sunroof and leather upholstery. Fuel economy with either 4-cylinder or V6 engines is excellent, ranging from 22 city/28 highway mpg with the 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive to 19 city/26 highway mpg with the V6 and 4-wheel drive.