Toyota RAV4 (06 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
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.

Company Car Costs

P11D Value

The price of the car excluding road tax and first registration fee. This is used to calculate company car tax.

CO2 g/km

The carbon dioxide emissions of the car, which decides the company car tax band into which the car falls.

BIK Band

The percentage band used to calculate company car tax, determined by CO2 emissions of the car.

20% Tax / 40% Tax

The annual amount of company car tax payable based on the drivers income tax level, either at the basic rate or the higher rate.

XT-R

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

2.0 V-matic XT-R Touch and Go 5d M-Drive S

£25,415

177

15%

£762

£1,524

£762

£1,524

2.0 V-matic XT-R Style/Touch and Go 5d M-Drive S

£26,335

177

15%

£790

£1,580

£790

£1,580

2.2 D-4D XT-R Touch and Go 5d

£26,565

159

18%

£956

£1,912

£956

£1,912

2.2 D-4D XT-R Style/Touch and Go 5d

£27,485

159

18%

£989

£1,978

£989

£1,978

2.2 D-CAT XT-R Touch and Go 5d Auto

£27,585

186

18%

£993

£1,986

£993

£1,986

2.2 D-CAT XT-R Style/Touch and Go 5d Auto

£28,505

186

18%

£1,026

£2,052

£1,026

£2,052

2.0 V-matic XT-R 5d M-Drive S

£24,665

177

15%

£740

£1,480

£740

£1,480

2.0 V-matic XT-R Style 5d M-Drive S

£25,585

177

15%

£767

£1,535

£767

£1,535

2.2 D-4D XT-R 2WD 5d

£24,115

156

18%

£868

£1,736

£868

£1,736

2.2 D-4D XT-R Style 2WD 5d

£25,035

156

18%

£901

£1,802

£901

£1,802

2.2 D-4D XT-R (2010) 5d

£25,815

159

18%

£929

£1,858

£929

£1,858

2.2 D-4D XT-R Style (2010) 5d

£26,735

159

18%

£962

£1,924

£962

£1,924

2.2 D-CAT XT-R (2010) 5d Auto

£26,835

186

18%

£966

£1,932

£966

£1,932

2.2 D-CAT XT-R Style (2010) 5d Auto

£27,755

186

18%

£999

£1,998

£999

£1,998

SR

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

2.2 D-CAT SR 5d Auto

£27,835

189

18%

£1,002

£2,004

£1,002

£2,004

2.2 D-CAT SR Style 5d Auto

£28,755

189

18%

£1,035

£2,070

£1,035

£2,070