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Toyota RAV4 reviews

Toyota RAV4
4.5 stars
(74) 4.5/5
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Is the Toyota RAV4 a good car?

  • Performance 4.5 stars
  • Running Costs 3.5 stars
  • Comfort 4.5 stars
  • Reliability 4.5 stars
  • Space Practicality 4.5 stars

Toyota Rav4 VVTI Petrol Automatic

Added: 20th of March 2021

  • 2007
  • 2000
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 5
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I bought my 57 plate Rav4 Auto in 2012 with 46k on the clock from a dealer in Southall West London. I fell head over heels in love with this car instantly.It was stylish smart comfortable, versatile and a dream to drive. It was an eye catching car in shiny jet black with factory fitted private windows on rear side and rear screen.I had some smart chrome and black running boards fitted the day I bought it. I had many people over the years offer me good money for it. I looked after it, I polished it and treated it as one of the family. It was good on fuel even on short school runs it turned around 28mpg and on long runs it would turn in around 38-40mpg. Over the 7 years I owned it I did around 110k in it and it was always trouble free.I sold it in 2019 with 157k on the clock but it still looked like a new car.This was the best used car I have ever bought and miss it like crazy. I sold it because I needed to reduce my annual costs a bit because I am now a pensioner but young at heart. The MOT history on my Rav4 over the years I owned it, involved only things like tyres or on one MOT a rear shock absorber. Beyond that and routine servicing costs, this car cost me nothing else.

Reliable

Added: 10th of December 2020

  • 1999
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Suv
  • 5
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Space Practicality

Have had this RAV since 1999, it has low milage and has never missed a beat. I expect it to last me for many more years. Faultless and reliable. No, you cannot have it!

The best car I have ever owned

Added: 13th of July 2020

  • 2004
  • 1998
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Estate
  • 5
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This is by far the best car I have ever owned. Not the fastest, not the most economical, not the prettiest, but definitely the best. 4 years of ownership and it hasn't missed a beat, not even once. Its fairly nippy for what it is, its comfortable, the fuel consumption isn't bad for it's size & weight, but the reliability of this car is phenomenal. It would have been nice if the back door opened fully but hey ho, life is full of compromises! This car has been so good that I have just bought a 2017 RAV4. I am a full blown convert.

A great load carrying car, with a few flaws

Added: 24th of June 2017

  • 2016
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 4
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The Toyota Rav4 is ideal for carrying large loads in comfort over long distances. The actual MPG I am getting is excellent for the class of car and engine size at 47.5, however I do a lot of long journeys on motorways, for just urban use the MPG go reduces to around 30. The ride is much better than stated by general car reviews and the power of the engine is great. My driving experience includes the 2015 Qashqai and Volvo XC60's. The Qashqai was under powered with the 1.5 engine, the Rav4 is close to the XC60 in performance, but much better MPG (by 10+). Mine is/was the top of the range and the parking sensors and camera are excellent. My biggest gripe about this car is for the included SatNav. As I travel a lot it is an intrinsic part of a car for me. It knows about Motorways and A roads, any thing else (B,C,D in the UK and the equivalents in Europe) fall under the same category. Therefore wherever you want to go that is below and A road it is as likely to direct you down a farm track as the B road next to it. I have got into trouble many times around the UK and in France being directed down unsuitable roads, when a perfectly fine route was a few hundred yards away. Having bought this up with Toyota, their response was "Yes - Have a nice day!". Having driven lots of cars with internal SatNavs, this is by far the worst on the road (not sure of the make fitted). Plus is it standard across all Toyota's (to my knowledge), so if you buy one, please do not rely on the SatNav and fit your own! Pros: Comfort & ride MPG for long journeys Parking sensors and camera Cons: SatNav Dashboard is a little dated and in bright sun, if you are wearing sunglasses it is difficult to read Attitude of Toyota Staff

A great car

Added: 17th of October 2016

  • 1996
  • 2000
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 3
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I can't speak highly enough of the Toyota brand. This car has done over 147000 miles and still doesn't use any oil. Reliability is second to none and I would always recommend a toyota to anyone.

RAV4 3 door

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2000
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 3
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An excellent vehicle, versatile, compact & reliable. It is a great shame that it is no longer available in the 3 door variant

Phew this is good

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2013
  • 2213
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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Just got back from a 600 mile trip to Scotland. Travelling at full legal speeds including motorways and the car has returned 52 m.p.g. I can't ask for much better that this. Car is easy to drive and never felt tired or stressed once.

driving position

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2003
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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as a cancer surviver with a permenant stoma the driving position and all round view plus access and exit in the rav4 is ideal

Toyota Rav 4

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2009
  • 2400
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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It's carrying capacity is poor as we feel it necessary to carry a spare wheel as we have had two blow outs which meant AA call out and relay home. The car could not be towed as the blow outs were both back tyres. Personally as I drive small mileage much of the time-approx 5000 a year- a diesel is not the best option, with hindsight a petrol vehicle would have been a better choice especially as after all the hype from the government about using diesel as it was less polluting they raised the price per litre and it has never been cheaper than unleaded petrol for several years. No incentive to use diesel, also in my opinion the performance of the vehicle is less than perfect using diesel fuel.

RAV 4 - compared to last car - a Freelander

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2008
  • 1800
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 5
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Not enough places for drinks, snacks containers. Not sure about automatics. Very reliable. Very economical. 4 doors - obvious advanage. Still prefer style of Freelander but surprisinly pleased with the RAV4, which we've had for nearly a year now.

They should make more of these

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2005
  • 1998
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 3
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Running Costs
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Reliability
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It is a fantastic car and one of the few small 4 x 4 types. It is brilliant in snow and ice, on hills and rough roads. It is very easy to fold down the rear seats or take them out completely, which is good because there is otherwise not much luggage space. According to the V5C, it is a 5-seater, but this model is a 4-seater with 4 seat belts. I shall be very unhappy when the car finally fails to pass its MoT because there is no other car currently available that I would regard as a reasonable replacement.

Overview of general impression of Rav 4

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2003
  • 1999
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 5
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Very comfortable ride, but limited load space, and rear seats awkward to fold to increase load area. Rear door does not open to a full 90 degrees.

Used Toyota Rav 4

Added: 13th of August 2015

  • 2009
  • 1988
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 5
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This vehicle is everything they say it is, comfortable, easy to drive, good fuel economy, an all round great vehicle.

Toyota RAV4 Invincible 2015 drivers seat is very uncomfortable!

Added: 4th of May 2015

  • 2015
  • 1986
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Last week I bought a brand new RAV4 Invincible. I used it for 2 days but now I cant drive it anymore as I am too uncomfortable in the drivers seat. The problem seems to be the high bolstered sides of the sitting area and they are particularly high on this model. It is a sports seat shape and unless you are thin your hips gets wedged in between the sides and you sit awkwardly. My back, hips and coccyx get very sore and the sides of my legs go numb. I must stress that although I am not skinny I am not fat either at a 16-18 size. So beware when thinking about buying this model of the RAV4 .I'm expecting to loose money on this car as the garage have said they cant just take it back. The car is lovely otherwise, but comfort is everything so I really wish I had never bought it.

No other car is as practical or great for dogs to jump into

Added: 29th of March 2015

  • 2001
  • 2000
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 5
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Running Costs
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I have had my car from new it has now done over 130,000. Miles. It has never let me down, it still has the same exhaust system. Like the previous reviewer I am struggling to find something as practical, low for my dog to jump into and just fabulous amounts of space but not a massive car. I can wheel in two adult bikes if I take out the back seats, which is easy to do. I have now been looking to replace my car for a couple of years, why on earth does every other crossover get bigger and higher all the time but essentially not really give you any more space??? or with things like the Nissan duke have tiny boots, and very high entrances to them? I would dearly love the same model just updated with Bluetooth and everything else a new car has to offer. I will be heartbroken to say goodbye to this car, but with ageing parents long distances away I need to know that my car is gonna always be ok. At 14 years old I think something has to go at some point. The new Vitara is probably the nearest thing in size (not too big) but offers a much less flexible space inside. At least they offer a fab colour though!,

My granite rav 4

Added: 17th of February 2015

  • 2005
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 3
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Had my granite rav4 3 1/2 years. Now on 136000 miles and feels like new. Reliable economic motor.

Toyota RAV4

Added: 16th of January 2015

  • 2008
  • 1923
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Running Costs
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We have previously had RAV4's and are so pleased to have this one again. They have always been reliable and a joy to drive, and spacious for our own requirements.

Great vehicle

Added: 3rd of September 2014

  • 2009
  • 2200
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Estate
  • 5
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Running Costs
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Just picked up the vehicle and covered a 200 mile trip and the fuel economy reading on the dash 52 mpg. Evans Halshaw, poor customer service, vehicle not cleaned to a good standard and no feedback from salesperson regarding controls. It was a case of give us the money and go!!!!!!

cuffley a very good garage

Added: 10th of July 2014

  • 2007
  • 1995
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Estate
  • 4
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Running Costs
Comfort
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I travelled from North Devon to cuffley Garageto buy this car. Service was very good and honest on the telephone prior to the purchase of my new car. The car is great, I am sure there will be no problems.

Review

Added: 3rd of July 2014

  • 2008
  • 2200
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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Running Costs
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Just purchased this vehicle today so only one moterway trip so far but extremely happy. Very quiet and comfortable ride. Managed 43mpg but suspect will do more once I figure out cruise control next time.

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