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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  Great Decision - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By JB - January 30 - 6:40 am

  I have had the car for 6 weeks/1300mi now and am very pleased. The interior is very comfortable and it drives great. The gas mileage is a little lower than I had hoped. So far I have averaged 25-26mpg, 80percent hwy/20percent city. Its been a hot summer so I am hoping it will get better when I can turn the a/c off. Speaking of a/c, it has had trouble keeping up a couple of times when its 103 degrees out. I live in Texas. Works great most of the time though. I would say the RAV4 definitely looks and feels more expensive than it is. Ive seen several people checking it out on the road.

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  Highly recommend! - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Nicole - January 28 - 3:30 am

  I love my RAV4! I have had great experience with Toyota cars and was watching the RAV4 for a few years, but was disappointed in the rear seat and cargo space - until the 2006 model! The back seat space is awesome, and the seats even recline. The cargo space with the seats up is excellent, and with the seats down, its hard to believe its a "small" SUV. The audio system is excellent, ABS is standard, as is traction control, and the hamdling is responsive and nimble. I even went on a trip in March and got 34 mpg! Great car!

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  Cheap Cheap Cheap - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By firefly67 - January 27 - 8:30 am

  Weve had our 2006 Rav4 Limited 4WD for less than one year - the back seat stitching is already coming apart. Its uncomfortable for both me and my husband to drive more than an hour, no matter how we try to adjust the seat. The plastic dashboard is just cheap - everything about the car, except the price, appears cheap. We love Toyotas but will definitely re-think before we buy toyota again.

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  Excellent car! - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By bzktnkorn5 - January 23 - 5:26 am

  My familys had a 96 Rav4 for 10 years now, and we love that thing, but now that the new ones have arrived, we love this one even more! Its fun to drive, and its a lot more comfortable than the older model we own. (Ive found that on long car trips my legs start hurting because the seats are so stiff, not a problem on this model!)

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  Nice - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By JPM - January 23 - 2:06 am

  Finally found a Limited 4WD V6. Great little SUV.

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  Fun for Mommy and kids - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Marta - January 1 - 8:43 pm

  At first I thought it might be a bit small for my 2 toddlers, but it is so roomy in the back seat a tall person fits comfortably, lots of leg and head room, my kids love it and I agree. The fuel efficiency is excellent, I sometime feel like I am driving a car. It handles great.

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  Great 4 cylinder Horsepower - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Ed - December 31 - 5:53 am

  I just traded-in my 2001 Rav4 for a new 2006. After test driving it I couldnt believe that a four cylinder would have that much power and performance. I also own a Highlander V6, the performance on the Rav4 is excellent in comparison. Also the large cargo area is almost as big as the Highlander, for the price difference the Rav4 is a steal. I have owned Toyotas over the past 20 years from 4 Runners to Avalons and the Rav4 really competes.

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  Happy, excited driver - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Palmetto Lady - December 27 - 8:43 am

  My husband is a "car" enthusiast but 15 years ago I started picking and buying my car. My Toyota 4WD Sport RAV 4 is his favorite. We have even been stopped in parking lots and asked what it is, what do we like about it and "can I take a peek". Good gas mileage, a smooth comfortable ride and great looks with plenty of room. We have made 2 11/hour trips to South Florida since the purchase and were very comfortable.

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  Consider your purchase wisely - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Mick - December 12 - 4:23 am

  Great car for resale and possible reliabilty. V6 is peppy but hard to handle when flooring it to get up to speed or pull out into traffic, the steering wavers. Very choppy bouncy ride. Has had loss of power when accelerating onto freeway twice. Shifts late at times, just enough to be annoying. Have actually had to give it gas to go down hill. Dont let the fancy controls of the Limited sway you, simple dials are easier to use. Seats are hard. Tow package does not include wiring, you cant do it yourself, because it has to be wired from the dash to the back. Rear suspension cant handle 1200 lb. tent trailer. Snow/rain gets in through the door controls and freezes.

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  My First SUV - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Joseph Greene - November 27 - 2:30 pm

  This is the first SUV I have owned. With about 1000 miles on the odometer its still early but we love it. My wife and I spar over whos going to drive it. It is really fun to drive, very practical and very comfortable. Our other car is a Volvo S80 which we have enjoyed. But the thrill is with the RAV4. We are a little disappointed with our gas mileage. Its running a tad under 20 MPG. We live in Palm Beach County Florida where a lot of driving is stop and go, long traffic lights to wait for heavy traffic on the roads and we havent had it on the open road except for brief trips on the Turnpike or I95 so the jury is still out. But so far we love the car.