Toyota RAV4 (06 on) - Review Review by David Ross on 03 February 2006 Last Updated: 23 February 2011 The RAV4 has become one of the most successful small 4x4s since it was originally launched in 1994. So much so in fact, that it has inspired plenty of offroaders from other carmakers. With ever more competition, it has had to constantly improve and as a result it's now one of the best 4x4s on the market, helped by an excellent reputation for reliability. The engine choice is limited to one diesel and one petrol, but inside there's a neatly-styled and good quality cabin, while on the road it's refined and comfortable. Newer offroaders may be more stylish, but the RAV4 remains a great choice and one that's guaranteed to never let you down. It was upgraded in 2009 with more powerful engines and subtle exterior changes. 4 out of 5 Other Toyota reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £24,340 - £29,270 View all new prices Used price range: £6,966 - £26,730 View all used prices See 16 new models for sale from £21,584 Get a Toyota RAV4 (06 on) information pack Next steps Toyota RAV4 cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 618 models like this for sale, starting at £7,474. Find used Toyota RAV4s for sale Well equipped, superb build quality and reliability, neat cabin layout, good to drive, available with two or four-wheel drive Limited off road capability, limited engine choice The RAV4 has become one of the most successful small 4x4s since it was originally launched in 1994. So much so in fact, that it has inspired plenty of offroaders from other carmakers. With ever more competition, it has had to constantly improve and as a result it's now one of the best 4x4s on the market, helped by an excellent reputation for reliability. The engine choice is limited to one diesel and one petrol, but inside there's a neatly-styled and good quality cabin, while on the road it's refined and comfortable. Newer offroaders may be more stylish, but the RAV4 remains a great choice and one that's guaranteed to never let you down. It was upgraded in 2009 with more powerful engines and subtle exterior changes. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"Just one petrol is offered - a 2.0-litre VVT-i with 150bhp. It's a rev-happy, zesty unit that's..." Handling 4 out of 5"From behind the wheel, this RAV4 feels very much like a normal hatchback, especially when compared..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"The RAV4 is comfortable for passengers with wind and road noise kept down - even at higher speeds." Practicality 4 out of 5"As it's close to the ground, it's easy to put luggage into the boot of the RAV4 and to get..." Equipment 4 out of 5"The entry-level XT3 has four-wheel-drive, a limited slip diff, electric power steering, height and..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"The driving position isn't as raised as you may expect from a 4x4, though it still gives a good view..." Costs Running costs 3.5 out of 5"List prices are slightly higher than those of the outgoing model but insurance groups remain as..." Green credentials 3 out of 5"The RAV4 is not particularly environmentally friendly but with an average of 174g/km CO2 across the..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"Like other recent Toyotas, the RAV4 performed pretty well in the Euro NCAP crash tests, receiving..." Reliability 4.5 out of 5"The cliché about outstanding Toyota reliability continues to ring true. It's a reputation that many..." Buying & Selling Buying new 2.5 out of 5"Toyota dealers aren't known for their generous discounts and incentives such as free insurance and..." Buying used 3.5 out of 5"The range-topping T180 (which was dropped at the end of 2008) has a slightly different look to the..." Selling 4.5 out of 5"Generous equipment levels, punchy diesels and a svelte shape mean that RAV4 will retain its buyer..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Toyota RAV4 (06 on) 2.2 D-4D XT4 5d 1 out of 5 “ Seemed to tow very well fully laden. ” Paul Barnes Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Toyota RAV4 cars for sale We have 618 models like this for sale. Find Toyota RAV4 cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Toyota RAV4 (06 on) 2.2 D-4D XT4 5d 1 out of 5 “ Seemed to tow very well fully laden. ” Paul Barnes