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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  4wd not much in the snow - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Atlantic Wave - February 5 - 9:53 am

  This is the first 4WD for me. I wanted it for Colorado winters. We had our first major storm and I got stuck twice on paved roads. I reread the owners manual because I thought I might be doing something wrong.

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  Barcelona Red Toyota Rav-4 sport v6 - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Ferrell - January 20 - 11:06 am

  What can I say besides I absolutely love this suv. Previously I owned a honda crv (I was glad to see it go). There is so much more space in the cabin and a lot more power under the hood. I also take pride in knowing that I could race a bmw x3 and leave it in the dust (hands down). It only takes about $25-30 to fill up (for now) but I find myself stopping for gas more often than I did with my old crv. I also like the options that were included on my vehicle --- I have the side curtain airbags, uphill and downhill assist control, the in dash 6 disc player with the subwoofer,and the tourneau cover and net. I really like driving on the freeway because the passing/merging power is second to none.

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  Good small car with huge trunk - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By jim - January 6 - 8:00 am

  Have driven our base RAV4 for one year and 16000 miles. Drove it 1300 miles to Florida in fall and back again last week. Vehicle was fully loaded inside w/18 cu. ft. cargo carrier on roof. The 4 cyl was amazing in cruising, passing the big truck rigs on the interstate and just flattened the mountains of Virginia and Pennsylvania, very imressive power for a 4 cyl. Handling is crisp and nimble but not harsh. Driving between 70 and 80 fully loaded, we averaged 27.4 MPG. We get 28.7 around Florida . All in all its a decent small car with a huge trunk.

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  The Grand RAV4 - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Pete - December 20 - 10:46 am

  I purchased this vehicle in August. Already with 2200 miles on it. Love it as much as my Camry, that I retired with 268,000 miles. Currently, getting 28 mpg with Shell Gas, driving 64 miles round trip per day. Quiet, quality, great dealership....the base engine is spunky with plenty of pickup...

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  Love it but improve all fabric & carpet - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By nanat94 - November 6 - 5:26 am

  Please note that the interior is black... not first, but only choice in the metroplex. I love driving the car and the design is great. Importantly, the one-inch difference between this updated model and the Highlander (previously owned the 2002) means a $10,000 savings. I can live easier with the lesser standard interior fabrics!).

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  LOVIN THE RAV 4 - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Jim - November 6 - 4:43 am

  I bought the 2006 Toyota Rav 4 Sport and I love it. This is my first SUV. The Rav is spacious and very agile. It has a BMW X3 look to it and I get alot of compliments on it. The ride is smooth and off road it handles like a charm. The 2.4 liter is pretty good on gas on my stop and go commute to work.

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  Better than before - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Todd1 - November 1 - 2:20 pm

  I upgraded from a 2002 RAV4 that was totaled in an accident, and the 2006 model is an improvement in nearly every area. I was impressed with how the 02 RAV held up in the accident, so there was no hesitation to get another RAV to replace it. The 06 model has plenty of cargo room. I love that the seats dont have to come out to make room for large items. The 4 cylinder 4WD model has plenty of power, whereas I thought the 02 model felt underpowered. I am very happy with the safety additions of anti-lock brakes and side curtain airbags. This car is great, and you cant go wrong with Toyota quality.

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  Toyota RAV4 from hell - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By pabach - October 14 - 8:08 am

  The car has ample power and plenty of space inside. Thats the short list of pluses. On the negative side, the car has been a godsend to the Toyota Manassas shop where we purchased the it. Over 76,000 miles weve had to replace all six cylinder ignition coils, the water pump and, just last week, the transmission, a $4,200 repair (luckily covered by our Geico insurance). Then, as we were driving the car away from the shop, we hear a grinding noise on mild turns, a $600 repair to change one of the wheel bearings. Toyotas were supposed to be reliable. Ours was not. Only a Russian Jeep Niva I used to own in the 90s was worse (dont ask). But at least that car was cheap to fix.

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  Wonderful SUV! - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Julie - October 1 - 7:40 am

  This is such a great vehicle! I was tempted to get the Limited model, but realized the Base model had everything I needed. (Everyone who has seen it cant believe its the Base model.) It handles like a car and gets great gas mileage. Although it only has a 4- cylinder engine, it has great pick-up. I love all of the little touches, like the quick release pulls in the cargo area that allow you to lower the rear seats without going around to the back doors. This car is truly a wonderful value.

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  RAVoulus - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Tony - September 29 - 11:16 pm

  This suv is incredible! The performace of 269hp v6 is awesome. Comfort is great - I am 63 250lb - still have lots of room.The fuel mileage is 25mpg. I look forward to driving this suv. I love the new look of the rav it is bolder than old model. Build quality is typical toyota (excellent) This suv is very quiet around town or on the highway. Ride quality is excellent. Gearing of the v6 rav is great with cruise on 1900rpm at 70mph the 4cyl is about 2500- 2600 at 70mph. Stop looking take one for a test drive!