What does it cost?
For This is the cheapest petrol-engined RAV4, but it still has a leather and Alcantara-trimmed interior, a six-CD changer, cruise control and the full safety kit.
Against The petrol engine is a little noisy and surprisingly slow, and it comes only with an automatic gearbox.
What Car? says
The petrol RAV4 with AWD is a better all-rounder than the 2WD model, but it’s pricey to run. However, we prefer the diesel-engined version, which isn't much more expensive.
What Car? readers say
3.75
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Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The Toyota RAV4 should really be thought of as a family-ferrying crossover rather than a serious off roader.
It does have dedicated four-wheel drive, with a locking differential, on most models, but its limited ground clearance and low-profile wheels mean it’s not going to get very far in the rough.
The diesel-engined models are the best buys, as their power suits the car well. The petrol models are disappointing, noisy and slow in comparison. At least resale values are decent, as is general build quality.
Toyota has fitted run-flat tyres or a repair system as standard on the RAV4 range, which means there is no spare bolted to the rear tailgate. This does allow the quirky side-hinged tailgate to open further, giving better access, but it's still not an ideal system.
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Our pick of the range
Toyota RAV4 Crossover 2.2 D-4D 150 XT-R 2WD 5dr
The low price is certainly an attraction, and given that this is no off-roader, we think the 2WD model is all you need.
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