Overview & Reviews

The RAV4 has been fully redesigned for 2006, boasting a larger overall size and available V6 power.

• Steers and handles like a car, thoughtful and roomy cabin design, exemplary build and materials quality, available third-row seating, refined and powerful engines.

• Cramped seating for third-row passengers, more expensive than many competing compact SUVs.

User Reviews:

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  This is a GREAT little car! - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By JD - November 29 - 8:50 pm

  I had trouble with availablity of LTD V6, especially in Everglade Metallic, and so probably paid more than I should have BUT I love this car! I have no regrets having opted for the V6. It has so much pep and, as a result, is a lot of fun to drive. As for the reduced gas mileage, well, think again. Ive taken two highway trips so far and both times got 31 mpg. On local mountain roads Im averaging just over 24 mpg. Needless to say, Im very pleased. Ive not been back to actual stop and go traffic yet, so cannot comment on actual city driving. In sum, this is a great little (not so little anymore) car. I highly recommend it. Im having a bit of a problem getting the rear seats to go down using the one- touch lever. Im planning to check it out at dealer with first oil change

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  The RAV 4 Limited for 2006 is great!!! - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By DawnM - November 14 - 12:53 am

  This car is wonderful. I previously have owned a 2003 RAV 4 L, and still like it very much. The 2006 model, is really very well designed and a lot of fun to drive. The improvements over the 2003 model include a nice feature of automatic fold-down seats in the passenger area, and more interior room. We will enjoy both cars very much.

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  AWESOME! - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By michelle - November 3 - 11:23 am

  I test drove every small to mid sized SUV under the 50K price tag; the V6 Rav4 Sport beat anything else out there. A few came close, but they were 15 to 20K more! With 269HP under the hood, its got a lot of pickup, it handles great, and its a very smooth ride. Ive gotten great gas mileage, better than I had expected. Im impressed with everything about this vehicle.

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  Awesome vehicle - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By ahenson5 - October 30 - 4:43 am

  I love this vehicle! I traded a 2001 RAV4 which I bought new when the body style changed. I really liked my 2001 but I love this vehicle. The V-6 is awesome and there is a ton of room for passengers and cargo.

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  Fun, Safe, Reliable, Sharp! - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Chris - October 21 - 8:03 am

  Have owned this rav4 limited 4wd since aug 2006, so heres a real road test. Sticker said: 23-28 9 city/hwy), I average 28 mpg, with a few tanks getting 30-33 mpg. And yes its a 4wd. Only changes made, were those junky Yokohama tires at 29k miles. Everything else is original & still going strong!

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  First Toyota, Great Car - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By fairway2 - October 5 - 12:46 pm

  We couldnt be more satisfied. After 3500 miles and three months of mixed suburban driving The RAV4 has exceeded our expectations. After a lifetime of 4 cylinder autos the V6 is awsome. And it is rated by the Feds as a "green" car, too. Mileage has averaged 25 mpg.

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  Our first cute ute - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Joe Greene - September 12 - 10:03 pm

  We have thoroughly enjoyed our RAV4. We have been accustomed to much larger and more pretentious cars (Except for a VW Golf Turbo) and have been very happy with this fun and utilitarian vehicle. We are a little disappointed with the fuel economy, averaging 17 in town and 20 on the road. Not as good as our Volvo S80. However, the Rav4 is fun to drive, holds a lot of stuff and at this point is very solidly built.

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  So Far So Good After 3 months - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By L. Howard - August 20 - 8:03 am

  Ive had my RAV4 now for 3 months. Overall getting 23.5 MPG consistent around my area, with little highway. Havent had a trip yet, but when mostly highway, some local, only getting 25 MPG, so a dissapointment. Understand V6 doing as well or better so i should have opted for it.Ordered body side molding, not sure why cars dropping this. Painted same color and actually improves appearance. Getting some hesitation when accelerating and twice felt like system wasnt getting fuel or stuck in a gear. Toyota says hesitation normal, but in 2 instances id say problem. Just giving my personal experiences so far.

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  Reliable - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Ray - August 9 - 2:26 pm

  I have 60k miles and no problems except tires at ~ 25k. Great gas mileage and dependable. Love the v6 power with lots of pep!

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  nice car - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Carlos - August 6 - 5:36 am

  The cars really nice. Mileage is impressive on 4 cylinder. Who needs more power? Not here in FL for sure! Some people think the motor is noisy. I disagree. Its not THE sport SUV, but still nice. very easy to drive, brakes well on wet. Stability is OK for a SUV, but the rear wheels blocks a little in hard braking. Most people will not notice, though. No big problem, its a safe car. Just use it like a SUV and not like a Porsche, you will be OK.