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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  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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  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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  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.

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  Wouldnt buy again - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By mikeyCT - September 29 - 10:50 am

  Ive had my Rav for over a year now (16,000 mi). I cant say Im all that impressed. I had very high expectations for my first Toyota, but have found it to just be a lot of hype. If I could do it again I wouldnt buy this car.

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  Satisfied but could be happier - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Prashant Upadhyaya - July 20 - 9:26 pm

  Clocked around 5000 miles in 3 months, including many 200 mile trips. Let me directly go to drawbacks.... 1.) No auto headlights/door locks. 2.) Window controls invisible in dark and look cheap. 3.) Cupholders are atrocious. 4.) Expensive and no negotiations. 5.) Transmission, hesitant initially, then kicks in. 6.) Temp display could be better. 7.) Cruise control initially confusing. 8.) Maybe it is unique to me, but the gas level indicator is very misleading. The last quarter is over in less than 30 miles. 9.) The gas low indicator should blink or something. 10.) Of course, mileage is around 19/20 only.. But then I drive at around 80-85 in highway. 11.)Rear door should open up. 12.) Very noisy ride with moonroof open

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  I Almost Love My RAV4. - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Melissa - May 27 - 6:16 am

  This is my first Toyota. I selected the RAV4 based on Toyotas reputation for reliability. I love the exterior design of the RAV4, it looks sharp with the optional 17" alloy wheels and crome stepbar. The interior is roomy and comfortable. I highly recommend against purchasing the 4cyl because of the extremely sluggish acceleration. I rated the Performance a "4" and Fun To Drive a "6" because of the acceleration (or lack thereof). I would love my little RAV4 if I werent so afraid of it ending up a little pile of scrap metal on the interstate.

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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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  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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  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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  Excellent value and utility - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By medina607 - September 6 - 12:46 pm

  Traded in an Explorer for the RAV4 and havent regretted it. Amazing cargo space with the back seat down, and pretty good with it up too. The 4 cylinder engine is very peppy, although with my lead foot and in-town driving I average 21mpg. No mechanical or electrical problems at 33,000 miles. For a single person, couple, or small family its great.