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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  good little car - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Jim - April 17 - 3:36 pm

  We have 12000 miles on our 4cyl Rav and so far its pretty good.$ cyl is powerfull enough and performed well on the interstates from NY to Florida with a full load.MPG could be better,26 on the trip down is only 4 MPG better than my dad got in his new Impala V8 back in 1971,this is NOT progress.Drivers seat is WAY too hard for long distance driving,and the Window control buttn BUMP in the door,stuckin my leg the whole trip.Throttle lags badly when cold and power is needed,this is dangerous,this should be delt with immediately,I thought this problen disapeared with carburators.Goofy power up and down drivers side window,competely unnecessary.All in all the Rav is ok, I miss my GMC Sonoma 4X4.

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  Well worth it - I highly recommend - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By medina607 - March 27 - 10:00 am

  Bought my base 4 cylinder 4WD new, have averaged only 10,00 miles a year, and have absolutely no complaints. Very reliable. Great looking little SUV with surprising cargo capability - I once fit a twin size mattress in it with the back hatch closed. Have to believe that buying one of these used is a good choice.

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  Super Cool - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Char - February 18 - 1:53 pm

  I have had 7 toyotas in the last 25 years. Everyone was great. Last car was the 2003 Matrix, it was super. My Rav4 is the best yet. I have driven it for 3 weeks and I am at 1500 miles. Fantastic acceleration.

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  OK but Disappointing - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By trekkingOn - January 21 - 5:30 am

  This is our fourth Toyota and second RAV4. The most disappointing feature has been the atrocious fuel consumption - actually getting 16/20 mpg (city/hwy). This amount of deviation from specs is very unlike Toyota. Another gripe is the v. poor visibility of the electronic displays (radio, clock) which become impossible to see during the day with sun glasses on. The car is solid, reliable, handles well, feels safe, has good seating and luggage capacity, has a fairly comfortable ride and is fun to drive.

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  R little secret. - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Johhny M. - January 16 - 6:46 am

  Wow! Everytime I drive this thing I cant help but get this big grin on my face. I wanted four doors and more cargo space than just a trunk could provide. I looked at quite a few cars and other small SUVs but kept coming back to the Toyota. I drove the 4 cylinder Base and Limited and found them quite adequate as I was looking for something with good mileage. Then I drove a 6 Cyl. Sport. The shopping was over! Those of you who have one know the truth. This is a sports car disguised as an SUV! The power is exceptional and never ceases to impress and the handling better than most cars. I cant imagine a better compromise between practicality and fun. RAV4 Sport drivers tend to smile a lot.

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  Awesome SUV - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By jde_ny - December 31 - 8:10 am

  Great SUV, car like handling. 4 cylinder engine is powerful. It seem to drive well in snow and steep roads.

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  First Toyota... - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Bullyu - December 12 - 3:30 am

  One thing that really impressed me the most was its acceleration. It accelerates faster than my previous BMW 325i automatic and has a very smooth engine. Critics were right about overdoing it with V6 engine in such a small SUV, but love it! Ride is smooth, not jarring like my other Pathfinder and corners well. Easy to park with tight turning radius and have ample space in the cargo and backseat; love the fact that you can recline and slide the rear seat to create more room and cargo space. One thing i should have gotten is the upgraded JBL sound system; stock system is very adequate at the most where you gotta crank up the volume real high to hear anything soft sound.

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  My "Dream" car - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Gram - December 2 - 8:50 am

  My RAV4 is an unbelievable value. I had a 1999 RAV4 before I bought the 06, and it was one of the most reliable cars I have ever driven. Performance/handling is excellent, with ESC (electronic stability control). Fit and Finish is OK, with cloth seating, and some nice interior touches. Major flaws include no cargo net (when I have a heavy load, sometimes things fall out.), and thats about it. My RAV4 is probably one of the most reliable cars out there, today. Truly, my RAV4, is my "Dream" car.

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  Fun to Drive and More Room - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By BAK-MN - December 1 - 5:20 pm

  I was unhappy with my 2003 Jeep Liberty. I was looking for better gas mileage and more cargo area. I also needed a vehicle that could pull a small boat or a trailer with a couple of ATVs. The new V6 RAV4 has met all of my expectations. The sport edition came with great looking 18" alloy rims. Quick acceleration seems effortless with the smooth 269 HP engine. The 2006 Toyota RAV4 is better than the 2003 I test drove a few years ago in almost every aspect.

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  What a Blast - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By browndog - November 30 - 11:53 pm

  Head snapping acceleration. Being 63" I find there is plenty of room front and back. Just a joy to drive! The standard stereo could be better. The display panel on the stereo and time/temp is impossible to read w/sunglasses on.