Toyota RAV4 Change Vehicle

"Great acceleration with V6 engine."

"4 cylinder is just ok. not bad but hates to pass other cars. AWD is GREAT! Handles snow better than any other vehicle I've ever had and I've had many."

"Great vehicle for mileage and acceleration"

"The V6 engine is probably oversized for this vehicle and its weight. No problems accelerating or getting up to speed."

"Very responsive with V6. Powerful enough to pull travel trailer safely."

"V6 3.5 l engine accelerates beautifully. Sport suspension handles beautifully but rides a little rough."

"Very quick for a 4cyl; excellent car-like handling on curves/ exits"

"Great acceleration. And maneuverability."

"It is responsive to drive and is very good in the snow."

"Very good acceleration. Handles well at all speeds. Good gas mileage. Brakes well; antilock brakes work very well"

"The RAV 4 drives poorly in snow and icy conditions. I wish I had the 4-wheel drive model."

"Handles well in bad driving weather."

"Handles very well in all circumstances"

"Very smooth and responsive for a four cylinder engine."

"acceleration is quick and handling is okay. I had the occasion to rent a Mazda CX-5 (first generation) and the handling and sportiness was much better than RAV4"

"Acceleration is weak compared to my previous car, 2005 Toyota Prius. I love the RAV4, but it's pickup is lacking. Handling is good, it's light and agile when needed, but hugs the road well."

"Since we have a V6 it accelerates well"

"Great power and handling"

"We call this car a rabbit. It accelerates quickly and has plenty of power."

"like the nimbleness and quick reaction of the car. handles very well around curves and country terrain."

"Great acceleration"

"It is actually kind of fast. It does not have one of those eco tranny's so it is always in a gear where it has get up and go."

"very good,the best"

"Handles great in snow."

"Great acceleration and handling for an SUV. I can go from zero to sixty MPH in seven seconds."

"Very quick with V6. Handles well. Original one was totaled so we bought one of the same year because no V6 in newer models."

"4 wheel drive option...I previous owned Jeep vehicles..,,but retired and didn’t need to get to work every day,,but when the weather called for 4 wheeling the rav 4 .was excellent,"

"Nimble and quick, I wish the new Rav4 had this drivetrain option. I am having to look at other models because they have discontined this option for Rav4."

"Smooth and timely"

"for 2010 RAV4's they put in a more powerful V6 into the limited series. It is unfortunate that Toyota discontinued this more powerful engine option."

"acceleration"

"Rav 4, with 6 cylinder is a ROCKET!!!!!"

"I is extremely fast witch is good for freeway merging and passin in the mountains. It is not good at high speed turns so I am careful when passing in the mountains."

"This vehicle has acceleration and maneuverability sufficient to keep us safe. My spouse and I feel very comfortable in this vehicle. It is indeed our vehicle of choice for long drives."

"Our Rav 4 has good good power, excellent handling, and is comfortable enough for a 200 mile nonstop trip. Good gas milage . And the maintenance cost is very reasonable."

"My RAV’s reliability, agility, acceleration & comfort."

"I have the 6 cylinder in my RAV. They do not offer it anymore. I love the 6-cylinder power and acceleration"

"It has the best braking of any car I have ever owned. RAV4 has incredible pickup from standstill for a four cylinder automobile."

"Excellent acceleration with V6 engine. Just bought another cat and it is NOT a RAV4 because they did away with the V6 engine but did not replace it with turbo."

"V6 engine. 2010 was the last year they put a V6 in the RAV-4. I Would have a new RAV-4 if they would put the V6 engine in it."

"I hate the suspension it is to hard. Pot holes are painful in this vehicle."

"I had a RAV4 with a 4 cylinder but bought this RAV4 for the V6 to use for towing a small travel trailer (RPOD). The engine does a pretty good job of towing the little travel trailer. Yet when not towing I get 25-27 mpg on the highway."

"very great acceleration like a V-8 Mustang and very good handling"

"great acceleration with V6"

"I can count on it to accelerate as needed to merge into traffic. The backup camera is not as effective as it could be due to its placement in the mirror. I would prefer it to be larger and placed on the dash. That would make backing up both easier and safer."

"very smooth acceleration with enough power to pass when it is needed"

"The V6 has impressive acceleration, bu the torque-steer is pretty significant."

"The dealers send people to up sell services to the old and stupid. Ex. Alignment to a crippled 86 year old lady with 40000 kilometres. It’s criminal."

"This car accelerates very well, and even though it is a relatively tall vehicle, it corners well."

"Handles on the road extremely well, acceleration is great and is a very dependable SUV. Toyota is the best!"

"Acceleration and handling are excellent. However, we have a six cylinder engine and mileage in the city -- where we do probably 85-90% of our driving, stinks. At best we get 17 mpg and often as low as 15 depending on stop-and-go traffic and other issues."

"driving reliability"

"Acceleration is pretty good for the 4-cylinder engine."

"The V6 RAV4 is a great combination of power and compact handling. It's able to pull my 1 ton boat but also handles great when not towing."

"The ride has gotten much bumpier over time and the vehicle doesn"t hold the road as well"

"The acceleration of this car is excellent and it handles very well with the exception of stiff steering. The steering wheel is a little stiff and does not move freely. It is most noticeable in city driving where you need t make minor adjustments, left or right, while maintaining lane integrity."

"Safe & comfortable car"

"The steering has a problem .It is fast and slow when turning the steering wheel. Reverse hesitates so the trans has a problem."

"Love the acceleration of the V6"

"I love everything"

"My V-6 is great"

"Feels planted on the road."

"Fantastic acceleration with the 6-cylinder. Sad it’s not offered on the newer models. Will probably look at other options when we eventually replace this car. Handling is good for an SUV."

"At 40 mph there is a rattling noise during acceleration. Supposedly it is a shield above the transmission and below the floor. I change from D to 3 on the shifter and it smooth's out. Otherwise this car with 130,000 miles drives strong. No drivetrain issues. perhaps a step less quick than when it was a youngster (100,000 miles)"

"Good acceleration and good MPG. Handling in winter is bad. Backend wants to slide around even with winter tires on, you have to put 200lbs of weight in back to correct it. Also, the 4 wheel drive system is hard to engage. When you push the button half the time 4 wheel drive does not engage."

"The turn signal does not disingage when making a long turn. Also there should be a noise signal to alert you the turn signal is still activated after the turn."

"Amazing acceleration and handling with the V6"

"We purchased the 3.5L engine; the acceleration in this car is impressive. The acceleration is so good that it could be argued that the engine is too big for this vehicle."

"The acceleration and handling are both very good."

"V6 engine makes driving experience exceptional with a small penalty vs. a 4 cylinder engine for gas mileage. Unfortunately this terrific V6 engine was discontinued in newer models so this car will probably not ever be traded."

"It's a great car. I would of preferred a different look color inside & out. Plus, the seats are okay as far as comfort."

"Very peppy and capable."

"Handels well"

"Acceleration is great. Better than my Porsche Macan."

"the V6 in this 2010 RAV-4 is really fun - suspension is a bit stiff and the run flat tires were uncomfortable at best - worst car buying design I have made in the last 20 years was to buy this RAV-4 with the run flat tires (they are stiff, expensive and wear out after only ~ 30,000 miles) - I now have regular tires on the vehicle and carry a spare on long trips - much happier"

"When I step on the gas, it responds."

"exceptionally stable in snow and ice with good snow tires. Overall handling and performance more than adequate of a small SUV. Comfortable to drive."

"power is inadequate.Forward gears is limited to 4 only"

"Comfy seats, easy to drive long distances."

"Very peppy. Handles well"

"Acceleration is great (V6 engine); handling is fairly good; but braking feels a little weak - requires more force on the brake pedal than one would expect to need."

"It has a V6 battery, good for acceleration."

"Good acceleration for a four cylinder engine. good gearing for the highway. engine has low rpms at highway speeds"

"handles extremely well. I feel very confident driving it."

"With snow tires extremely good in winter conditions."

"Great acceleration with the V6 engine and handling is good"

"The RAV4 with V6 drives like a sports car! I owned a Ford Mustang prior to purchasing my RAV4, and this car accelerates and handles the road and curves as well as my Mustang did, without the wide tire base. And my RAV4 is 4-wheel drive. I can take it anywhere. I LOVE my RAV4!"

"The V6 is exceptional. Extremely fast acceleration, easy to merge into traffic, passing is a piece of cake even when vehicle is fully loaded. Very predictable handling."

"Handles smoothly, comfortable ride & accelerates quickly for passing or merging."

"Does what I ask for when I need it. Never had an issue with acceleration or handling."

"V6 accelerates beautifully Sport model handles great. Ride suffers"

"V6 offers excellent acceleration"

"Great power from 6cyl."

"I is very responsive, accelerates quickly and stops on a dime."

"excellent acceleration and road handling."

"The exceleration is great."

"Acceleration is good for mountains (v6)"

"The RAV4 handles very well in all road conditions; dry, rain, or snow. With the V6 there is plenty of power."

"As previously mentioned, it handles well and accelerates adequately when necessary."

"Sport model with V6 engine is quick and the engine is fairly quiet. Handling is quite good for an SUV but the ride is a bit choppy."

"Smooth acceleration also powerful when needed always quit and reliable."

"V-6, (2010 was last year Toyota put offered the V-6 in RAV4) has great acceleration, and very good mileage. Only 1 mpg less than the 4 cylinder in 2010. Too bad Toyota no longer installs the V-6 in RAV4, since I cannot use the new RAV4 to tow my small sailboat. Even a Turbo 4 cannot tow more than 1000 pounds total, which is wholly inadequate for even a very small boat or camping trailer."

"V-6 is extremely powerful"

"V6 engine is outstanding, considering smoothness, power and fuel mileage."

"Great reliable vehicle"

"I have 6 cylinder and it has plenty of pep. It is fairly light and feels like a car."

"The acceleration and fuel economy with the V6 engine is excellent.. the handling is good."

"GREAT acceleration - V6 engine"

"The acceleration has been very good, quick if it needs to be. The handling has been very good."

"Handles well in all weather and road conditions that I have encountered."

"The V6 has plenty of power to tow a trailer, pass another car in a hurry or speed up to enter a freeway at full speed. it handles well in all circumstances"

"The V6 engine has lots of power"

"The Rav is also a V6 all-wheel drive vehicle that performs quite well in terms of acceleration, but doesn't handle as well as the Legacy due to its higher center of gravity."

"Very responsive for a small engine - handling is excellent"

"Handling, cornering driving is great—will Probably buy the RAV4 again if they modify the headrest and put a little more seat padding in."

"Vehicle accelerates fine, however the accelerator pedal is very touchy."

"I have the V6 and when I get on the highway it’s easy To blend into traffic"

"acceleration & handling"

"Driving performance is good. But the "feel" of the accelerator pedal is not right for me. I find it difficult to nudge the car from a full stop -- there seems to be too much resistance to my push, until "whoops" I squealed the tires. Once, I tried to drive through the back end of my garage; $1700 damage to car, garage survived. That was probably because I had my right foot on both the brake and the accelerator. My wife thinks I'm a klutz; she likes the accelerator."

"V6 provides excellent power and excelleration."

"I would buy a new RAV4 if they still made a v6 engine"

"Well, the suspension is not quite up to the task that the v6 engine requires."

"There is a lot of road noise. This car is not well insulated for soubd."

"acceleration and handling are very good for this class of car"

"I own the V6 model.... excellent acceleration and handling"

"4 cylinder engine is under powered for acceleration. But, it gets decent mileage so I'm fine with that issue."

"Uncomfortable driving on some roads due to short wheelbase. Could be bad shocks,"

"I think the RAV4 feels every bump and hole in the road. It rides more like a truck than a car. I do not like this. I also do not like the fact the doors do not lock when the vehicle is in motion. This is a safety issue."

"Great acceleration fir a 4 cyl. Excellent handling, especially in snow."

"Excellent car ,very reliable"

"Enjoy V6 engine. Knew redesign would eliminate 6 cylinder engine, so we bought 2010 model. V6 gives great acceleration and lighter weight RAV 4 maneuvers thru traffic easily. Steady 23 mpg."

"RAV4 has the V6 engine. This was the reason this vehicle was purchased over competing brands that only offer 4 cylinders. The abundance of smooth power makes the RAV4 a joy to drive. This vehicle will probably never be traded since the V6 is no longer available."

"It has the 6 cyl engine and has great acceleration. Don't like the tire on rear door and swing open door."

"The Rav4 is very responsive. It has quick acceleration. No hesitating when you put your foot on the gas. Cornering and smoothness of ride are also very good. When taking long trips, it is smooth enough that you don't feel tired and want to stop."

"The acceleration is surprisingly quick."

"Very touchy accelerator. Stiff ride. Uncomfortable seats. Driver seat not centered on steering wheel."

"It's a V6 RAV4. It's very quick. It's also very agile."

"Good pep, I like to drive it."

"Excellent vehicle in snow. Steering is a bit heavy for parking. Difficult to see dash through steering wheel. Nevertheless a very good car."

"Acceleration , handling and cargo space. Why did Toyota discontinue this wonderful V-6?"

"Very powerful, but the power creates wicked torque-steer under heavy acceleration."

"It's a little underpowered when transporting a heavy load."

"Very quick but torque steer is very bad. 25-28 mpg on road, but only 17-19 in town. Does not center good going on road despite alignment and 2 sets of new tires."

"3.5 l engine is powerful. Really too much for this size vehicle."

"Fantastic acceleration in the V6."

"Acceleration is inadequate for passing in merging traffic and vehicle roll back on steep incline which is dangerous. I wish I got a v6 engine instead of a 4 cylinder"

"It drives well.Acceleration and handling are good for a 4 cylinder."

"very good motor"

"It has great accelleration. It is unfortunate that current RAV4 models no longer offer the powerful 6-cylinder engine."

"V6 has great accelleration"

"The V6 is awesome. More than enough power to merge onto a busy speeding freeway and it makes passing a dream. The handling is on par with much "sportier" vehicles. Gas mileage is just slightly less than the 4 cylinder. Toyota made a big mistake discontinuing the V6. After test driving a 2016 4 cylinder RAV4 having almost 100 less horsepower, we wont be buying another unless they bring back a V6 model."

"My other car is a Toyota MR2 turbo , so when I say this is fast, I'n comparing it to a Prius. Also it handles very well for a SUV."

"With the V6 it provides a nice combination of efficiency, sporty driving, and decent towing capacity. Unfortunately the car is no longer available with a V6 so I might not buy it again."

"The acceleration is great. The rear seems to almost want to sway when you accelerate. The overall frame & body are solid."

"Performance with the V6 is an excellent compromise between effortless acceleration and surprisingly good fuel economy. Handling with the sport suspension is very good for an SUV, at the expense of a somewhat stiff ride on rough roads."

"Just a great, powerful vehicle that is excellent for towing. Handling is excellent. To bad they don't offer the 6 cylinder engine anymore in the Rav or I would have bought a new one."

"When driving on freeways at high speeds, the car downshifts on every incline."

"I have the V-6 and the acceleration is really good and the comfort of a long ride is very good......."

"We really appreciate the V6 and are surprised it's not offered anymore."

"V6 engine is extremely powerful and reliable and with AWD, excellent winter driving vehicle especially with winter tires."

"Excellent acceleration. Not very stable on curves."

"Easy long-distance auto and still nimble enough for the city. V-6 delivers plenty of power on demand, e.g. getting up to highway speed in a hurry."

"RAV4 has V6 engine and will do 120 mph easily. No problem pulling out in traffic and it still gets a little over 25 mpg. Love it!!!"

"Nice sporty ride"

"I wish Toyota make new mode RAV4 with new Turbo Engine like the 200t on Lexus."

"I have a 4 cylinder and it is a bit sluggish on acceleration especially at speeds above 35 mph."

"vehicle has a very good proportion of size, fuel economy, perfect reliability ande good handling"

"I like the v6 engine in my RAV 4. 2010 is the last year that a v6 was available and I decided to keep my 2010 and buy my lease rather than trade it in on a 4 cylinder. It accelerates easily and doesn't get sluggish."

"It's a 'sleeper'... Goes like a bat out of hell with the 3.5 L engine... I don't want to exchange it for a newer model for this reason... New models only offer 4 cyl engine."

"Very peppy for a little SUV."

"I have a 6 cylinder and acceleration is very good but sometimes it accelerates too fast with a light touch on the gas pedal."

"too many recalls, but excellent resale value"

"There is a lot of road noise."

"The seats are well cushioned and comfortable for long rides. Noise is moderate, the ride is solid."

"The Rav4 is NOISY, choppy, and not really comfortable on longer (2 hours or so) trips. I never get fatigued when driving the Tacoma but in this vehicle it just doesn't seem up to Toyota's usually standard. Indeed, in three weeks time I will be trading it on a Suburu"

"Fully adjustable seats plus heated seats were one of the top reasons for choosing this trim. The seats are exceptional for me as I have serious back issues. Fine tuning the fit makes this car wonderful to drive. The heated seats are a pleasant bonus."

"Very noisy interior rattles and loud road noises on the highway"

"its the best of its class"

"Seats are not comfortable for long drives. Bolsters are too high and hard."

"Very stiff ride; does not handle rough roads very well; tiring to drive on long rides"

"Seats not comfortable for all day driving"

"Noisy, rough ride compared to comparable vehicles. Seats are comfortable and handling is excellent."

"Very comfortable and well made"

"The bottom of the front seats is far too short. Little thigh support, awkward leg position for driver"

"The seating in both the front and back of the 2010 RAV4 is so comfortable and supportive of one's thighs. The view in most directions is high and scenic. Relatively quiet for a sport utility vehicle."

"Sit up, visibility is great! Love the size. Seats are comfortable. Less road noise than the Honda Accord that I used to drive."

"stitching in leather seat failed after 6 years without misuse and was not covered under warranty"

"Lots of wind and road noise on the highway."

"seats are just not that comfortable on longer drives; also, noise level is pretty high, especially at highway speeds."

"Too noisy. Road noise is louder than I expected. Seat heater buttons are awesome, prefer these toggle style to the newer version. I can start the car or husband can) without having to ask to turn them on. Winter, that's important."

"When you lay down the back seats there's so much squeaking while you drive that it drowns out the road noise, and even the stereo sometimes. Some of the passengers have likened it to fingernails on a chalkboard."

"The head-rest is not designed to allow for good posture. It causes you to hunch forward and hold your head forward putting your spine out of alignment. For someone with neck or back pain, this is a major issue."

"The drier side seat was never comfortable. No lower back support. It just didn't fit me - 5'4" woman. I thought I'd get use to it but I didn't. I loved the Rav4 and tried a 2017 but it still wasn' comfortable"

"Acceleration and cargo size are great."

"seats are not the most comfortable. Ride is good. However the road noise is the worst from any vehicle that I have owned."

"Road noise is excessive."

"I am female, not THAT TALL, 5'7", but the seat does not go back far enough for my legs. I pity my 6'3" husband. Also, the steering wheel is too far away. Perhaps this is part of the "sports" package? Accelerator seems too sensitive, I make jack rabbit starts when I try to be careful not to."

"The RAV 4 rides nicely with little or no outside noise."

"The car seems to designed for a smaller person. This car is my wife's and I drive it occasionally. I can not get the seat back far enough to be comfortable when driving on the highway (which we take on driving vacation because of the fuel economy (28 mpg on the highway - 4 cylinder, auto trans)"

"It is just a wonderful car. No complaints at all. If I could get it in a six cylinder, I would buy a new Rav4."

"Driver seat needs to go further back."

"2010 RAV4 is fairly noisy at speeds over 35mph"

"The car is quite noisy from wind and engine at highway speeds. But otherwise comfortable."

"Real leather seats that breathe! Heated too! Driver has electric controls which are great for a shot waisted person with lower back pain."

"I find it to be very comfortable while driving around the block or around the state. It's very quiet and has plenty of power when needed."

"Driver seat best I tried for a short driver. Ride and noise level are not best, but comfort and acceleration make up for those. Also, appreciate being able to haul things w back seats down."

"a little noisier than I would like, but otherwise fun to drive"

"Road noise is loud enough I can't really hear radio unless going slow."

"needs more insulation so the cabin is quieter"

"The seats are very comfortable even though there are not a lot of controls to set the seat position. The noise level is good but could be better. It is about 8 years old. The ride has always been smooth."

"there is tire noise inside car while driving"

"Ride is somewhat stiff. Not as smooth as I would like."

"The A/C is outstanding. We have had rat problems in the engine. Yes, that's right. Rats in the engine. It is a great, reliable car"

"I like the somewhat hard ride but don't like the way the seats pin you in so you can't squirm around and change position easily on long rides. As a passenger, I'd also like some way of elevating my feet the way you can on an airline seat."

"to much noise"

"It is noisy The ride and the driver's seat are comfortable. The access and room for rear passengers are very good."

"The car squeaks really bad it’s frustrating and I can not find where the noise is coming from."

"The seats are VERY uncomfortable for any trips more than an hour or so. Ride and noise are no problem, but come on Toyota, do something about those hard seats! Maybe the newer models are better, I hope so, since I love the car in all other aspects!"

"The seats are very comfortable and adjustable. Ride noise is too loud."

"Comfortable seats. Some road noise, particularly if road is rough. Weird squeak from back seats that we can't get rid of."

"very comfortable seating and ride. There is a moderate amount of rode noise that could be improved on. starting to hear internal rattles that u haven't been able to identify"

"Leather heated seats,was a very comfortable upgrade. They look great, and a tan color they look good being 8 years old. They have power adjust in front and some reclining and front to back movement in back."

"This is a great travel car. It is comfortable over long rides. My spouse and I have taken extended, over 2000 miles in two weeks trips since we have had this car, and it has performed great. As my spouse has back problems, this is significant."

"Passenger seat not all that comfortably, they put the 12v plug where the cup holders are"

"The front seats don't provide enough leg room for drivers over 6 feet tall."

"The seat bottoms of front seats are too short and fail to support my thighs. Leg strain and later back strain come quickly. I have tried seats in new RAV4s in the showroom and they are much much better."

"seats are very comfortable. road noise could be reduced more acceleration great"

"Noise level from tires is loud, can't hear radio well. Hood is very heavy to lift. Air conditioner failed this year and I decided not to make expensive repair. Parking brake engages but car sitll settles back after engine shutoff. Cannot open rear hatch from inside."

"I bought the basic version which works well. It’s loud and not uncomfortable. I would get Bluetooth and a better stereo system next time. Also, fog lights."

"Seats are VG, ride over rough services in our town (railroad tracks for example) feel as if the tires ought to be broken by the "blows/" The biggest issue is road noise. The road noise is unacceptably loud on the freeway."

"Seats are comfortable. Rides well. Can't ride with windows down - too noisy. Interior noise when it's raining - sounds like there's a leak although none is visible."

"Roomy, simple interior. Comfortable seats with good head room in all locations. Louder on the inside than a higher end SUV, but that is expected."

"Most annoying is the amount of wind and road noise. Road noise is especially bad on bridges and wind noise is worse on interstate and highway travel. Some of the excessive road noise could be associated with the harder compound, high mileage Michelin tires. (Michelin Defender, 90,000 mile warranty tires)."

"Could be more comfortable"

"At highway speeds the combined "road" and "wind" noise inside the car is very annoying. Very disappointed in Toyota's inability to build a quiet compact SUV."

"The V6 has lots of power and acceleration."

"Very comfortable front seats. Nice adjustable lumbar supports."

"Front seats are just not that comfortable for extended driving. At highway speeds, noise is excessive."

"Ride and seats are fine. With regard to noise, there is too much wind noise, if that is what it is called when on thw highway."

"Vehicle is easy to get in and out of. The noise level inside is much higher than I would like . On a scale of of 1 to 10 I would have to give this car about an eighth"

"Seats are to cheap for long trips. Toyota is loosing support from ex auto teachers like me. The only way to get you money for a non repair is small claims court. Better to by Honda next time. I no longer trust Toyota dealers."

"Very good seats. It’s a little noisy. Comfortable ride."

"No complaints; a functional, utilitarian interior that just gets the job done. TONS of room for stuff."

"Too much road noise, jerky when braking, disappointed with OEM run-flat tires"

"Comfortable leather seats, cabin noise from outside somewhat loud"

"Very comfortable seats. Great suspension system. Noise level good with sunroof open and convertible top open."

"Sits tall, easy to enter and exit. Preferred for running around town -- easy to see out of and park."

"Road noise is a little too high"

"At fifty miles per hour or faster the ambient noise from wind speed, tires on the road and other factors is so loud conversation or listening to the radio is nearly impossible. While my daughter's 2007 Corolla has very comfortable seats, the engineers who designed the RAV4 seats obviously had a chip on their shoulders or else they were just plain mean."

"Comfortable ride"

"vehicle handles very well after 8 years, seats are comfortable, everything is still tight, no rattles, and very little repair maintenance and doing all the recommended maintenance from the factory."

"It has leather seats and multi adjustable seats which are very supportive. The leather seats are white which makes them much cooler than dark colored seats."

"I LOVE the seat height on this vehicle. It is very easy to get in and out."

"Bad- noise and seat comfort. Head rests are too far forward, causing forward head posture which is tiring. Back seat adjustability nice, but little padding so the passenger ride is uncomfortable."

"Comfort seating & quiet ride"

"The seats are very comfortable, but because I am short the head rest pushes my head forward and down uncomfortably...something I've always wished car designers would fix. I turned the head rest around to resolve this. A worse problem I cannot resolve, however is that the seat belt always cuts into my neck, which is very painful, and definitely another area that needs to be fixed to fit short people (should have been long ago!). The RAV4 should also come with an offer for under carriage insulation for road noise, like Ford does for the Mustang. Road noise is quite loud in the RAV4. It rides beautifully...and I LOVE the heated seats!"

"Seats are good, ride is tight and no noise."

"An incredibly comfortable ride. A solid vehicle all around."

"The seats have not aged well. Lack of lumbar and thigh support detract from local and long distance driving. The vehicle noise levels are fine, but there are many squeaks on rough roads. Ride is exactly as expected and wholly adequate."

"Great acceleration from V 6 engine. Handling also very good for an SUV. Ride is a little rough over bumpy roads. Steering wheel does not extend far enough out for comfort if you have long legs."

"Lots of rattles throughout from the dash all the way back of the car. I've had to wedge in pieces of cotton or tissue to reduce the noise in certain locations. Road noise on the highway makes it hard to have a conversation at normal voice levels."

"comfortable ride"

"The 2010 is very comfortable for a short driver. I've driven the newer version and it is clearly intended to address the needs of taller drivers."

"I find that I can drive all day without discomfort. The noise level is not good but that might be because we have a lot of chip-seal roads."

"Has always provided a rough ride regardless of driving on dirt or paved roads. I tend to get neck and back aches after driving for over 3 hours."

"The RAV 4 is very noisy to drive, the road noise is very bad."

"The vehicle is a fine and reliable source of transportation for us. It's only drawbacks are the lack of headroom and legroom for taller people in the front, plus it has a bit of rough ride and road noise to the point oft sounding "tinny"."

"Noisy ride"

"Too much wind and engine noise. Seats are comfortable. Ride is stiff at times."

"Seats are reasonably comfortable, but it takes some experimentation to get them adjusted properly. Noise level in the front seat area is okay, but there is a lot of road noise in the back seat area - difficult to carry on a conversation at highway speeds."

"These seats are not at all comfortable. The support is good, but the design doesn’t support my spine in a beneficial way. It causes one to sit rather rounded over."

"Comfortable seats for short and long drives, quiet inside when drinking."

"I prefer the lower seats in my Camry. My wife prefers the RAV4 seats."

"Road noise is prevalent at highway speeds"

"Ride noise is very loud in the 2010 RAV4. The ride is very nice, with excellent handling and acceleration from the V6."

"The seats are very hard. I purchased this vehicle 3 years old and the seats were still very hard. I had an upholstery shop redo the front seats with softer foam. Much much better comfort."

"What is with the front seats and angeled headrests in the RAV !!! I have owned a Sienna, a Scion and a Corolla! Absolutely comfortable on my 5"4" body. When I sat in the RAV at purchase time, I thought ,"I'll figure this out." It never happened! I did not buy another RAV because of the front seat and I truly miss having a Toyota."

"Loud road noise, which is very noticeable at highway speeds. The ride is pretty stiff, much more truck-like than car-like."

"You get a lot of noise in the RAV4, from the tires, the wind, and other vehicles passing by. The ride is also "jiggly", especially on grooved pavement."

"Squeak in rear hatch that can't be fixed."

"Doesn't have adjustable lumbar support."

"This car, despite being 16 yeas old, provides a very comfortable and quiet ride"

"Seats are average, a bit hard for long drives. Not the most quiet vehicle I've been in, some outside noise on the highway."

"My one criticism of my rav4 is the air conditioning could be more effective. On a hot summer day, it my take several minutes before the AC starts to lower the temperature."

"The vehicle is too noisy for my tastes."

"Seats could be more comfortable. Would like power seat option"

"Terrible sound system/ radio"

"Road noise is bothersome. Every type of payvement/condition resonates."

"car is noisy and ride a bit rough. I think my truck may have a smoother ride!"

"There is quite a lot of road noise but that would not deter me from buying this vehicle again."

"Very comfortable. Easy and comfortable for long trips."

"I find it somewhat cramped inside. The automatic climate control does not work too well. The vehicle is somewhat noisy while driving."

"ride somewhat bouncy"

"Everything is good except road noise. Road noise is terrible. Some of the problem is due to rough road surface but I believe there is too little spent by Toyota to reduce noise."

"The seats have always been comfortable even after owning it for almost 6 years. The A/C system is able to cool the interior quickly on hot days. The ride has been very good and handling has been very good."

"Comfort poor for taller drivers and seat adjustments are limited"

"hardest seats I have ever had. It's a shame they didn't do better."

"If the wrong tread pattern tires are installed there's a lot and louder road noise. Good A/C, but had to have aftermarket speakeds installed because the OEM speakers were terribly weak. Smooth, comfortable ride, but rhe steering isn't very crisp at all."

"We like our Rav4 except for the cabin noise level. Only because of the noise would we not purchase it if we could do it over again. We like quieter cars."

"I miss the left hand rest in the vehicle. I use the middle but have to put a cushion on it because I seem to have a shorter range from my shoulder to the elbow."

"Road noise is far too loud in passenger cabin."

"Seats could use better lumbar support for long rides. . 3 hours is my limit."

"Road/wind noise is too noticeable. Much more noise than my 2006 Tundra."

"Vehicle is a bit noisy but bearable. Leather seats are great"

"Stiff ride"

"Vehicle is excellent overall, but there is something about the front seats - they don't seem to provide a rock solid base for my thighs - not a huge deal, but my Subaru has far better support"

"Recently had reason to frequently ride in the back seat of our car and found it to be fairly uncomfortable. It rode rougher than the front seating and did not cushion or support my body comfortably."

"Somewhat harsh ride over bumpy roads from day one"

"Noise is a bit high, I hear that newer RAV's are improved on this aspect."

"Seats are Don't have enough thigh support"

"The accelerator pedal is unusually placed making it difficult to press with flat shoes. The ride is a bit noisier than the average car. Climate control in manual mode still automatically change; the fan will slow down and the temperature adjusts."

"seats are not comfortable for a long trip"

"Road Noise makes it difficult to hear to radio CDs brings her own"

"It just keeps going and going!"

"Cab noise very loud"

"Too much road noise."

"lots of road noise on highway, even after buying better tires that limit the noise"

"Seats aren't as comfortable as were those of the Subaru I previously owned. Seems like the car is built for someone taller than myself - perhaps for a male. So not much of a long drive road trip vehicle."

"Definitely a rougher ride that our 2014 RAV4."

"Heating/AC is very noisy."

"Wife regards driver and passenger seats as therapeutic; later RAV4 models don't measure up."

"The sight lines are not great in this vehicle. In particular the blind spots are hard to see."

"The ride is uncomfortable. Very hard ride. I believe that the short wheel base is the cause. Also found tire quality to be poor"

"Uncomfortable seats for an average size person. Short seat, no lumbar support."

"Road noise in the passenger cabin has always been lot louder than it should be, especially at this trim level."

"Seats are not that comfortable if driven over long period of time or more than 2 hours short distance is fine"

"The seat squabs (the horizontal part of the seat) is too short and not adequately adjustable (even with electric seat controls). I cannot get support for my thighs, and this makes the prospect of going a long distance unpleasant."

"You can feel very bump in the road. It is a rough ride."

"very loud on uneven pavement. feels ever bump in the road."

"The ride is a bit noisy."

"ride noise from tires and wind higher than I would like"

"Rides worse than my F-150. Very choppy, rough ride. Also, noise from drive train is still unresolved. Replaced torque converter but noise came back 2 months later."

"Very comfortable, climate control is excellent, noisier than I had hoped."

"Great handling but noticeable road noise"

"It takes a while to find a comfortable combination of seat and steering wheel adjustment. Climate control works well. Cabin is a bit noisy in the front seats, and is quite noisy in the rear seats - inhibits conversation."

"To much noise inside, not enough cup holders"

"This Rav was custom made and sent from Japan. The Seats are very well designed and suport my lower back. The ride is excellent and very smooth. The climate Control is awesome because it is a dual climate Control system."

"Road noise"

"The ride was less than expected. It improved when I got new tires ( not a name brand.) So I think I got a cheap set of toyo tires with the then new car in 2010"

"driver's seat is not the best for long distance driving. This could be improved upon."

"front seats not comfortablr"

"Seats are too hard, ride too harsh."

"The headrest is not conducive to good posture. Because it tilts forward, it pushes your head forward into an unnatural position. This has caused me to have problems with my neck."

"Had 2 A/C failures in 182,000 km. Road and engine noise louder than 2002 Camry."

"Only the driver's side seat is fully adjustable. We experience a high level of road noise. The RAV has very stiff suspension; it rides like a truck."

"I'm 6'1" and have a bit of a problem with the legroom; my wife being much shorter' is very comfortable."

"Sport model gives a too firm ride but excellent handling"

"Passenger seat has poor lumbar support. It should come with adjustments like the driver's seat."

"Ride is noisy, mostly from wind."

"Great all around vehicle."

"I expected to have this vehicle at least ten years longer than I'm going to keep it. The safety features (automatic braking, lane monitoring, computer/bluetooth features) of newer vehicles all outpaced this car. And it's just not that comfortable. It's noisy and just not up to standards of modern cars."

"It does practically everything right as far as all wheel driving in bad weather, comfort, carrying a lot of stuff for a small SUV and dependability. Great value for what we paid for it. Low maintenance costs!"

"Changed fluids and do regular maintenance; low cost of ownership"

"My wife really likes the RAV4 - me, not so much, I like my 2011 F150 which I ordered with special packages. Except for being a little too small to suit me, the car has had almost no malfunctions. My wife starts and stop too quickly which has caused the tires too wear out faster than they should. I also do not like fly by wire - acelerator"

"Very reliable. No repairs since purchase. Just routine maintenance!"

"Purchased the base model and have been completely satisfied with performance, maintenance, and value"

"Very solid vehicle with good gas mileage and good storage and towing capacity. Has been a family workhorse and has never caused us problems or excessive cost."

"Everything always works on it and it gives you no trouble."

"Very reliable vehicle with few mechanical problems."

"Bought the Limited version which has great features for the price, plus the reliability has been excellent."

"It's a great value, totally reliable. Our only expenses are for brakes, oil, coolant change... routine maintenance."

"Typical Toyota quality. Everything works well and I've had no quality issues at all. My only serious complaint is the road noise."

"Great price and college discount"

"I enjoy driving this car and it has been very reliable. I have had one minor accident and a flat tire once. Not bad for almost 9 years."

"I have not had any major problems with this car."

"its a well made product no majar problems"

"I am quite satisfied that I made a wise decision when I purchased this automobile."

"The V6 has instant power when needed. It doubles as a work vehicle as well as a car. I love it."

"This car is extremely reliable. There have been no major mechanical problems."

"Good solid build and a nice ride, typical Toyota quality."

"With very few mechanical problems, my 2010 Rav4 is becoming the lowest cost-per-mile vehicle I have owned. At nearly 200K miles it remains my first choice for long distance driving and commuting."

"Rav 4 has available 4wd, has good amount of storage, seats 4 comfortably, 5 in a pinch, decent gas mileage, tight turning circle, and, aside from recall issues, few repairs needed."

"You can't beat the reliability of a Toyota. Also, we don't know anything about cars so we have used the same mechanic at our Toyota dealer for just over 20 years."

"reliability"

"If this vehicle was currently available with a V6 we would buy another. Toyota made a mistake discontinuing the V6 option. For 8 years our Rav has performed flawlessly. Fun to drive, comfortable, inexpensive to operate, plenty of room."

"change the oil and do regular maintenance and it will run flawlessly forever."

"It very nice to drive..handling and smooth ride."

"I’d I buy another if they were still available_"

"Virtually flawless auto. Great value for my needs. Styling still holds up in my opinion. Proudly owned since 2009."

"A terrific value for the price; excellent reliability and performance."

"I did research and knew I was getting a good value. Very dependable."

"Great car that can handle most of our needs without having to get a larger more expensive SUV."

"Owned Toyota’s since 1970. The RAV4 is very dependable, stylish , and get many compliments. Just wish that they would put the wheel back on the rear of the SUV."

"Very good value. The vehicle has had very few problems, and overall gets good gas mileage."

"This small suv always runs great, just change the oil and filter every 5-6 k and the plugs every 75 k and it will never give up. Tires last about 40 k. I have only had one car that came close in value and was a 77 Toyota and we got 219 k from before the engine gave up after 14 years."

"Stupidest car I've ever owned. Lost track of recalls. 4-wheel drive cuts out at 25-mph. Defroster misses windshield wipers. Difficult to determine where outside edges of vehicle are for parking."

"versatile, does everything well, lots of value for the cost."

"Relyable vehicle, fuel tank is to small"

"This thing is indestructible."

"Very good value over the years reliable car."

"We anticipated this vehicle to be a good value. Two main problem areas with this vehicle. 1- Many mechanical problems with transmission and drivetrain. 2- Major sections of paint have peeled off."

"Good value for car"

"Reliable, spacious, flexible interior layout, comfortable during long trips"

"Extremely reliable vehicle. A fantastic vale. Would buy another.Toyota."

"Great value. Retained value. Trouble free"

"Very good quality. Other than scheduled maintenance every 5,000 miles, only repair has been rear strut most likely due to bad roads in San Diego."

"Don't plan on selling or trading for many years."

"Good trunk space for hauling items"

"handles well. can turn on a dime"

"After driving Toyota Camry's for many years, in 2010 I purchased the Rav4. It is very comfortable for me to drive, and is extremely reliable. I always feel safe in this car."

"Acceleration, interior room, reliability"

"I'm very satisfied that I got my moneys worth purchasing this car. The V6 easily pulls a trailer and has plenty of power when passing vehicles on a 2 lane road. The downside is only getting 20mpg."

"Other than wear and tear maintenance, no other service visits. Still comfortable and easy to drive despite more than 300000 kms. Will buy another Rav when this one needs to be replaced."

"Drives like new - with just maintenance upkeep"

"It has gone 200,000 miles without a major hiccup. Might be time for a new car soon though."

"Great reliable vehicle"

"A good reliable no nonsense vehicle. The standard luggage crossbars on roof cannot be removed. They are snow catchers. Also space between spare and rear window fills with snow and ice. Despite manual removal and replacement of cabin air filter is extremely difficult. I can't do it. Compared with my previous Plymouth minivan it has been excellent value."

"I remain pleased with the quality and reliability of the vehicle and its ability to hold a decent resale value"

"Outstanding roominess for a small SUV. Extremely dependable vehicle. Excellent visibility of the road both front and back. Great fold down back seats. Easy access getting in and out, especially for elderly."

"Good cost value Very disappointed with transmission slipping in reverse for last 60000 Miles Radio turns off when changing stations Bought extended warranty from Toyota but radio worked when in dealership and in warranty"

"Nice car.... still looks stylish."

"Caught the dealer in the midst of a supposed accelerator and brake recall (which in my opinion was just a media firestorm) -- was offered a "deal I couldn't refuse" on the last day of 2nd quarter. And this is our second RAV4, so it was a no-brainer."

"Reliability, driving in snow."

"No problems in 8 years"

"RAV 4 Limited V6: Great balance of comfort, handling, acceleration and utility at a reasonable price. Not the best at any one thing, but all together a great package."

"Space provided by SUV easy to take dog along"

"My Rav has continued to hold its value extremely well"

"Comfortable ride, reliable 4wd, easy to load, handles pulling a trailer with ease, good gas mileage."

"The V-6 with the towing package has great performance and towing capabilities and we only paid around 24K for it brand-new. Nothing like that is even offered anymore!"

"It's a simply dependable car with zero repair issues."

"Went to dealer and agreed on price, filled out papers etc. was told my car was coming from their other dealership and I'd have it in a couple days. After a few days of no car my dealer started being vey evasive about my car arriving the 90 miles from their other store....then told me that the car was wrecked in transit and I couldn't have it and to get my money back....When in fact the other store sold my car to somebody else, after I had signed my papers. I told them to go repo my car cause I h"

"NAV system not the latest features"

"We got a lot of good features in our RAV4 with the Limited and the price was really good. It's a great passenger vehicle and converts to a utility vehicle to move large items."

"If you do regular maintenance, you won't hav repairs."

"By comparison to other competitive models"

"The six cylinder is an excellent engine for accelerating and having things to haul. I'm sorry to hear they don't offer the six cylinder any more. Having this SUV is very versatile for transporting different loads. I wish they could of increased the front seat leg room though. The sound system is par."

"Not a lot of maintenance"

"Dealers are always trying to purchase. The demand for used Rav 4;s is huge."

"Good solid drivetrain, smooth, quiet, powerfull 4 cyl engine. Standard painted wheels are horrible, tend to rust. Toyota should be embarrassed"

"Great for towing V6 and still get great highway mpg."

"reliable as can be!"

"very nice and dependable car. Our only 'concern' is that we might like a bit more luxury in our next car."

"Performance of a 6 cyl caar"

"Never have had a car with so many recalls. I don't feel they finished manufacturing my vehicle--ever! On top of recalls, the fuel emissions system--a charcoal cannister--has gone bad and will cost $1500 to replace. And Toyota won't pay for it."

"I had been a subscriber to Consumer Reports for several years when we were in the market for a new car. I am not good at haggling with car salesmen, but I thought it was a necessary evil. We used Consumer Reports to identify the most highly recommended small SUV. In 2009, it was the Toyota RAV4. The salesman at the dealership was a very nice, helpful, and non-pressure salesman. I used Consumer Reports' method for arriving at the price to pay for the vehicle we wanted. Unfortunately, the exact ve"

"Good value for money, but the electronics (audio, navigation, features) on the 2010 is sub-par i.e. not as feature rich as others. About 2 generations behind..."

"It was somewhat too pricey."

"The 2010 version of the RAV4 can be seen everywhere. Most of the people I know will not trade them in because their current RAV4 was such a good purchase and has held it's value."

"The overall mpg, ongoing maintenance costs, and limited depreciation make this vehicle an excellent value."

"This vehicle has held it's value very well"

"I paid slightly more than what the car was worth because I settled on buying at a dealership that was closer to where I live ."

"There is a full size spare on the back of the vehicle, which Toyota has nonsensically removed on the current RAV4. This adds to the value of my RAV4. Also, the rear door swings out rather than up, also adding the the value and utility of this car as opposed to newer RAV4s. Because of these stupid decisions on Toyota's part, I will never buy a new RAV4"

"I got a good price from the dealer, but even though the car was certified, I think it was driven rather hard--and not maintained well which I am dissatisfied with."

"This car is trouble free, totally worth its price, no problems with reliability, greattl,handling, and it has tremendous cargo capacity"

"This is our third Toyota. Two of them had trouble with 'gunk' in the engine and burning oil"

"Completely reliable and trouble free with a smooth and powerful V6"

"Base model, but, has held up well. Nothing fancy, but serves its purpose as a commuter car quite well"

"I still haven't gotten over having to replace the tires at 18,000 miles"

"61,000 km - Replaced valve and cannister (air quality device). Cause; faulty baffling of road water in wheel well. 99,000 km - Replaced timing gear assembly. 125,000 km - Replaced two wheel bearings. 182,000 km - Replaced the same wheel bearing a second time. Had NO similar problems with 2002 Camry after 324,000 km."

"It is a box; but a very attractive box."

"High plastic on interior even theo Limited Edition. Maybe Kaizen gone too far and not taking customer into account?"

"The rear door of my RAV 4 opens sideways with the spare on the door. Because of that I have out of sight storage under the floor directly inside the door for all the little stuff I carry around. Also, paper bags from the local market fit in this space. Its too bad that the spare tire has been moved to this great space."

"Good size Cabin Space"

"I don't care for the rear mounted spare wheel/tire."

"Very cheap radio , poor reseption , driver and passenger seat. Could be improved , Or is that just me , agreat "no problem " car ,,,"

"Fabric on door and on the seats has not held up- Only part of the car I do not care for"