More expensive to buy than Honda HR-V but VVTi engines offer long service intervals and lower running costs than previous range as well as very good fuel economy. Depreciates slower than similarly-sized 4x4s.

RAV4 is quite a polluting model. With an average of 205 g/km CO2 across the line-up, its emissions are a touch high for a small 4×4. However, it’s worth noting that the line up has a high number of diesel models, bringing the average down and giving buyers more choices of low-emission versions. Diesels typically produce less CO2 than petrol engines with similar power outputs.

The range is not very frugal, averaging 34 mpg.

Old RAV4 was a paragon of reliability and the new one should be no different. It’s been on sale for a while and owners report very few problems indeed.