Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"good mileage and comfortable on long trips"
Anonymous, NV (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Ride is a little rough. Ride could be smoother."
STEVE M., IL (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Very fast and quite responsive. I love being able to get out of a tight spot in traffic without worrying if I can accelerate fast enough -- this car can do it!"
SUZI L., CA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"This car is actually the Rav4 EV (all battery electric) It has great acceleration for merging on the freeway or just for everyday driving and still gets very high miles per gallon equivalent."
MARK W., CA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"excelerates well in passing situations"
GERALD K., AZ (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Great handling, good acceleration, good gas mileage, good brakes."
WILLIAM B., GA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Surprisingly the acceleration for a 4 cylinder is outstanding. I feel safe pulling into traffic or the passing lane on the highway."
Anonymous, RI (2014 Toyota RAV4)"RAV4-EV with Tesla drivetrain has more than enough power (performs like a supercharged car) Wish it had all wheel drive option"
KANG L., CA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Fuel economy"
CHARLES M., TX (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Acceleration and handling are very good. The automatic transmission is very smooth shifting."
Anonymous, NY (2014 Toyota RAV4)"ease of getting in and out of ,at our older age the size of the doors and height are just right"
HARRY B., OR (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Handling is very tight and has a solid feel at high speeds. Acceleration is very good overall for a non turbo engine.."
GARY N., ON (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Could use a little more power."
CRAIG C., AZ (2014 Toyota RAV4)"The RAV 4 does not get better gas mileage than my 2005 previous RAV4. The ride is not smooth. I would expect a smoother ride."
WILLIAM O., IL (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Transmission hunts for the correct gear at times, roaring or lugging. Worse in ECO mode."
DONALD G., MI (2014 Toyota RAV4)"The cruise control often kicks out."
Anonymous, NM (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Unsafe, inadequate visibility in back section of rear sidewindows for driver."
Anonymous, CA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"The suspension is very tight. Takes bumps extremely hard. This is the one thing I really don't like!"
BARBARA S., VA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"very good"
Anonymous, CA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Acceleration from stop very slow, then sudden surge. Have trouble seeing over right fender and judging curbside--seat cannot be raised high enough for 5'2" female."
Anonymous, MI (2014 Toyota RAV4)"It is not so peppy and has SUV handling--not surprisingly. It does not compare to the 2013 Escape as far as fun goes."
ANDREW D., NH (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Car feels top heavy - on turns feels like its going to tip over. Experience is one of not feeling safe in the car"
FRANKLYN C., NJ (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Handling in winter driving."
Anonymous, AB (2014 Toyota RAV4)"acceleration is good, handling is excellent. comfort is good. instrumentation is outdated ; speed should be digital in both mph and kph. Panel does not light up except at night with headlights on -- should be lit at all times. In an era of plug in instruments, more plug ins are required."
RON T., ON (2014 Toyota RAV4)"There is a lack of power on the highway. It is a 2.5 liter four cylinder all-wheel-drive vehicle and with the cruise control on at highway speeds (especially at 80 mph in South Dakota - but even local 65-70 mph in Illinois) the transmission struggles to keep up on hills (even modest hills) as it downshifts down two, even three, speeds to try and maintain the set speed going uphill. I didn't like how the RPMs on the tachometer would go so high. Can't be good for gas mileage either. For an all-aro"
JOSEPH B., IL (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Great acceleration. Ok MPG's."
CHAD Y., TX (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Very spunky little car. Accelerates well and is fun to drive. Overall gas mileage on freeway not as good as advertised (up to 29 mpg). Usually only get around 24-25 mpg on trips."
ROSE C., OR (2014 Toyota RAV4)"The only slight negative is a somewhat hard ride."
ROBERT S., MI (2014 Toyota RAV4)"The vehicle has unexpected pep for a 4-cylinder! The exceptionally smooth ride was unexpected and the very tight turning radius a plus."
Anonymous, MN (2014 Toyota RAV4)"handles great in snow."
Anonymous, CO (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Car handles great. Acceleration is a little slower than I am used to, however this is my first SUV."
Anonymous, TX (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Faster acceleration than the 2013"
Ed S., MD (2014 Toyota RAV4)"The acceleration is average to me - not fast but not slow. We don’t have any problems with it driving through big cities when we travel. My commute to work is about an hour, so I often have to drive through wind, rain, snow, & ice. This car handles it very well, and I feel safe."
Julie I., OK (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Woul like more acceleration at times (four cyl)"
Dan S., NH (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Excellent ecceleeration and handling with the 4 cylinder engine."
Danny W., TX (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Visibility while in the driving position is very poor. I cannot gauge where my front end and sides are. Windshield posts are in the way as well."
Barbara R., TX (2014 Toyota RAV4)"good acceleration, but rough ride, stiff suspension."
Anonymous, OH (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Very peppy and very good mileage"
Gord P., ON (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Great."
Anonymous, AL (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Great handling, easy to park, good traction and control in inclement weather"
Steve T., WV (2014 Toyota RAV4)"I am used to a larger engine and I've been generally happy with how the car performs. My only issue is that when I have the cruise control on, the car will occasionally accelerate heavily."
Mary W., TX (2014 Toyota RAV4)"It provides a secure feeling in all regards and satisfies my needs."
Ernest F., VT (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Very peppy. A lot of power to accelerate. Never an issue merging into traffic."
Stephen B., CO (2014 Toyota RAV4)"feel confident with the acceleration and handling"
Anonymous, ON (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Decent handling, but acceleration and power in the 4 cylinder model is somewhat anemic."
Eugene L., FL (2014 Toyota RAV4)"The vehicle is an EV. The acceleration is spectacular."
Anonymous, CA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Very nimble - a pleasure to drive. Short turn radius, responsive controls, descent acceleration."
Anonymous, MN (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Good acceleration. Stiff ride at all speeds. A lot of road noise at highway speeds."
Anonymous, MI (2014 Toyota RAV4)"I really like how the RAV 4 drives, but it hesitates sometimes on starting from stop."
Anonymous, SC (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Rough ride, acceleration is not always there when you need it, like merging into traffic. Very stable when overtaking."
Andre S., QC (2014 Toyota RAV4)"I've had it for one winter and I wasn't stuck once. That's a change from the winter before. The all wheel drive is one of the main reasons we bought it."
Vicki M., MN (2014 Toyota RAV4)"good acceleration and very good handling"
Anonymous, UT (2014 Toyota RAV4)"The acceleration is strong enough to merge with traffic on the highway."
Anonymous, IL (2014 Toyota RAV4)"vry peppy for a 4 cyl handles like sports sedan"
Robert C., NY (2014 Toyota RAV4)"iT HANDLES VERY WELL IN SNOW AND ICE."
Glenn Y., MI (2014 Toyota RAV4)"The RAV4 is the best all-around vehicle on the market. It drives like a luxury car. It’s so easy to live with daily (city, highway driving). Also, it’s safe and secure in all types of weather (rain and snow)."
Anonymous, NC (2014 Toyota RAV4)"both are excellent"
Anonymous, FL (2014 Toyota RAV4)"We previously owned a Lexus SUV, and the acceleration was very sluggish. Not so with the RAV. When we need to merge into traffic, the RAV is much more responsive. It is also more nimble in the way it handles than the Lexus was."
Chris O., OR (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Acceleration is quite good if in sport mode I prefer this when not highway cruising. Braking is good but a bit soft in panic stops. handling and steering is very good."
Peter P., ON (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Good HI way acceleration. Automatic quick to select right gearing. Great all wheel drive and slippery snowy weather."
Anonymous, ON (2014 Toyota RAV4)"I drive gravel roads rather frequently and find the RAV4 handles very well in those difficult conditions. Also I live in an area of Canada with snowy winters and the RAV4 has proven to have good handling in those conditions. I like to think I am also a careful driver who drives to the conditions."
Anonymous, BC (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Visibility is somewhat limited, especially for near items. From the driver's seat it's hard to tell where the corners of the car are. Accelerating power is smooth and sure for merging in traffic."
Anonymous, MN (2014 Toyota RAV4)"This electric vehicle is great balance of size and mpgE. The acceleration is very comfortable when merging in freeway. I feel good when traffic not moving or is stop-go not using much energy and not producing any emissions. My solar panels power the vehicle so I’m not using electricity from the grid that burns fuels."
Anonymous, CA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Somewhat sluggish, handles well, sports mode button is hard to get to without distracting driver."
Anonymous, AZ (2014 Toyota RAV4)"This vehicle is very comfortable and has excellent acceleration. It is a pleasure to drive with good visibility and handling characteristics."
Jim F., OR (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Excellent acceleration -- I don't make a habit of pulling out in front of other vehicles, but trust the car to always accelerate quickly and smoothly; wheel is firm and doesn't require excessive turning"
Dona S., OH (2014 Toyota RAV4)"I wish it was a 5- or 6- cylinder engine for better acceleration on highways and up hills."
Laura R., NM (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Rides rough slow acceleration"
Pennie C., AR (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Acceleration is adequate for highway passing, but feels like it lacks some punch. It has very nimble handling, makes turns comfortably and always feels balanced. It is very responsive to driver input."
Anonymous, MI (2014 Toyota RAV4)"great acceleration and handling for a 4 cylinder"
Anonymous, GA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Acceleration is pretty bad, but I guess that comes with the territory of smaller engines and bigger vehicles. Handling is mostly ok except for turning corners (at intersections), which seems kind of wobbly."
Anonymous, GA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"The smart phone works perfectly with Toyota, unlike the experience with the prior owned, purchase new, Ford I traded in, because it had a xxxxxxx system."
James M., WI (2014 Toyota RAV4)"It handles very well in snow and ice, which very important given we live in an area that get lots of snow for many months; we also use this vehicle for cross country driving and are appreciative of the acceleration and handling."
Anonymous, MI (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Handles well, accelerates well. Ride could be a little smoother on the roads"
Rita C., MA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Peppy acceleration and easy merges"
Anonymous, AB (2014 Toyota RAV4)"I loved my Camry. Great power. This is a 4 cylinder only because it no longer comes in 6 so I couldn't get a 6. It has to work much harder to get to full power for passing or hills hence actually being much less fuel efficient than the 6 cylinder. The handling and ability to maneuver curves is still great."
Anonymous, AB (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Nimble and agile handling."
Terry M., NB (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Very responsive vehicle. Quick acceleration."
Michael T., NY (2014 Toyota RAV4)"I like the the handling, very positive. The acceleration is all I need in a vehicle unless I want to race a sports car."
Anonymous, VA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Nice ride, but driver visibility needs work"
Anonymous, CA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"It is just a dream to drive - handling and ride are great. Plenty of acceleration for passing and other traffic issues."
Rita S., MO (2014 Toyota RAV4)"The electric steering is excellent, acceleration is good."
E H., NM (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Good -adequate acceleration, feel safe in vehicle at all speeds, good brakes"
John P., ON (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Great acceleration and handling. Good visibility as I'm driving. Responds quickly."
Anonymous, FL (2014 Toyota RAV4)"For a 4cyl.it does the hills well in NS,best one I have own in my 63 tears of driving,very good in all winter and summer driving.Only one thing,in heavy freezing rain,top 4 inches build up with ice."
Anonymous, NS (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Adequate for my needs"
Anonymous, ID (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Reliability and good gas milage"
Louis Z., IL (2014 Toyota RAV4)"handles great in snow."
Anonymous, CO (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Handles, accelerates, and drives well."
Laveta W., OH (2014 Toyota RAV4)"This vehicle keeps up with traffic, accelerates from standstill without hesitation or strain, handles on ramps with flow of traffic with little strain (never over 4,000 rpm accelerating on an upward sloping not very long on ramp, for example. Handling at highway speeds is exemplary. No buffeting, no crosswind sensitivity, good directional stability, good centering of steering on turns. City driving experience is ok: suspension is stiff, not harsh. Car does not rock side to side excessively as some do on rough uneven roads. Exhaust noise is noticeable in town, not at speed on highway."
Anonymous, NC (2014 Toyota RAV4)"pretty meek accelaration, a turbo or a V6 would be appealing as an option. handling is fine, vehicle does not sway much in curves and is great on snowy surfaces"
Francois B., NH (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Excellent"
Anonymous, NY (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Handed well. Good gas mileage."
Louis Z., IL (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Good pickup and excellent braking overall. Surprising good in snow."
Anonymous, NY (2014 Toyota RAV4)"only had 2 months so really cant say...but so far handles well and easily.."
Anonymous, MN (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Acceleration is great. Find the steering a bit loose. Have to correct more often."
Christopher H., ON (2014 Toyota RAV4)"The Rav 4 handles very well hugging curves with ease. However, the downfall is the 4 cylinder engine as it definitely does not have the get up and go my Camry xle v6 had."
Anonymous, AB (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Acceleration is adequate for in-town driving. Needs more power (V-6) on the highway especially going up inclines. Transmission shifts erratically, frequently, uncomfortably with cruise control on on roads unless very flat terrain. Braking is good all around. Steering is as expected for a small SUV. Unfortunately and disappointingly we had replace both rear shocks after less than 40,000 miles."
Anonymous, IL (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Drives and handles very good. Good acceleration"
Anonymous, OH (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Fun to drive on mountain roads. Accelerates well with good MPG."
Paul B., VA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"HANDLING RIDE ACCELERATION IS GREAT"
Karl S., NY (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Smooth with plenty of pick up"
Stephen P., MN (2014 Toyota RAV4)"The RAV4 handles the road well and has good braking. Wind and road noise levels are fairly well contained."
John S., MA (2014 Toyota RAV4)"Predictable steering. Responsive handling."
Anonymous, NV (2014 Toyota RAV4)"I generally like it, but transmission shifts too soon or is searching for the correct gear, can be annoying at times."
Mary G., MI (2014 Toyota RAV4)
"Both are very good"
EARNEST S., TX (2014 Toyota RAV4)