Toyota RAV4 ReviewsToyota RAV4 (New)
Owner verdict (Driver Power 2010): Kicking off the top 10 is a long-standing favourite of the compact SUV market. As with virtually every Toyota which features in Driver Power, the RAV4 is one of the most reliable machines money can buy today. The Japanese model’s dependability provides its only top 10 category finish, but crucially the 4x4 drops out of the top 50 ranking in only one area – performance. Other ratings are consistently good across the board, proving that the RAV4 is a model that should not be overlooked among a sea of much newer competitors. Toyota RAV4 (Old)
Owner verdict (Driver Power 2010): This is a predictable result for Toyota’s once groundbreaking off-roader. Low scores for performance and handling are hardly unexpected for a top-heavy 4x4, while a finishing position of 70th in the On the plus side, reliability is still very good while build quality is solid. Overall, a fair result. Disagree? Tell us about your car in Driver Power 2011 |
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NEW REVIEWS (1 result) |
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Toyota RAV4 The latest Toyota RAV4 is very much an evolution of a theme started back in 1994. It's the original compact SUV and, while it has grown over the years with three-door models disappearing, it remains an affordable and popular choice. |
Dec 2006 |
FIRST DRIVES (7 results) |
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Toyota RAV4 SR Nip and tuck brings 4x4 bang up to date |
Jun 2010 |
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| Toyota RAV4 D-4D 140 XT4 | Feb 2006 |
| Toyota RAV4 D-4D 140 XT4 | Feb 2006 |
| Toyota RAV4 Granite | Aug 2004 |
| RAV4 redraws battle lines | Oct 2003 |
LONG TERM TESTS (4 results) |
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Toyota RAV4 It's hard to believe that the RAV4 has been with us for a year; it seems like only last week it bounced into our car park, full of the joys of... er, autumn. So has it been a rewarding 12 months with GX52EEM? You bet. Cleaning it up for the photoshoot reminded me what we'll be missing when our beloved 4x4 goes back to Toyota this month. |
Oct 2003 |
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USED CAR TESTS (1 result) |
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Toyota Rav4 Before the RAV4 arrived in 1994, most 4x4s were designed for driving across rough terrain, at the expense of road manners. But the Toyota combined car-like abilities with chunky looks, practicality and hot hatch performance. |
Jan 2004 |