One surprise is the RAV4’s very firm, most un-car-like ride. It avoids the cuteness of the original (pre-2001) RAV4s. EPA fuel economy ratings are 20 City and 26 Highway with four-wheel drive. The styling of the 2003 Toyota RAV4 is dynamic, striking and aggressive. Toyota estimates 0-60 should take only 7 seconds. A stretched interior also means adults will be able to travel more comfortably in the back, even if the RAV4 is smaller than the huge Skoda Kodiaq and lacks a seven-seat option. Naturally we ran for the V-6 and were not disappointed. The Toyota wins back points for practicality, with a powered hatchback, fitted with the Design trim and above, revealing a sizeable 580-litre boot.
TOYOTA RAV4 2004 TEST ANDROID
It has somewhat outdated graphics, and a poor interface, but at least Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration has now been added, to avoid putting some buyers off the car entirely. The entry-level Icon trim has plenty of features but the eight-inch infotainment system is one of the RAV4's biggest disappointments. While not as daring, the inside of the RAV4 is perfectly suited to family life thanks to sturdy materials and excellent quality, along with neat touches like rubberised rotary controls. The RAV4 did need to stand out more than it did before, particularly when the competition, including the Skoda Kodiaq, Ford Kuga, BMW X3, Hyundai Tucson, Volkswagen Tiguan and Peugeot 3008, makes the class so strong.
The 2020 RAV4 TRD Off-Road shares its ride height, clearance angles, all-wheel-drive powertrain, and. While the design of the new RAV4 is potentially divisive, it's certainly more appealing and less anonymous than the old car. The latest in Toyota's range of trail-ready entries is based on its ultra-popular small SUV. You'll need to keep its battery topped up to achieve anything close to this but it's impressive nonetheless. The plug-in hybrid RAV4 is in another league again when it comes to efficiency figures, managing up to 282.5mpg with CO2 emissions of just 22g/km.
TOYOTA RAV4 2004 TEST DRIVERS
Fuel economy of over 45mpg is possible for the hybrid, which is sure to impress private buyers, and company-car drivers will appreciate the low CO2 emissions figures across the RAV4 range, which place the car in the mid-range Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) bandings. Not only does it look far more interesting, but the RAV4 is now only available as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid.Īside from picking a colour and trim level, your only choices when buying a RAV4 are whether to go for front or four-wheel drive, or the plug-in option, although the latter is considerably more expensive. The Toyota RAV4 has transformed from a rather dull wallflower into a striking SUV with hints of the bold Toyota C-HR crossover.