Overview & Reviews

For 2011, the Toyota RAV4 sees only minor changes to standard equipment and option packages.

• Superb power yet great fuel economy from optional V6
• Comfortable ride
• Responsive handling.
• Huge cargo space with flat load floor and low load height

• Taller drivers are a tight fit.
• Interior has a budget feel
• Right-side hinge for tailgate impedes curbside loading

User Reviews:

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  Great suv...with some reservations - 2011 Toyota RAV4
  By Scotty - September 9 - 9:12 am

  This has been a fantastic vehicle. Has great passing power, great visibility, and of course Toyota reliability. My girlfriend and I purchased the Rav to replace her 2003 Ford Escape. I drive the Rav 30% of the time and after two years, there are a few things I have found annoying. The front seats are as comfortable as bar stools. There isnt a lot of adjustment for the driver, and none for the passenger. Im 6 1" - even with the seat all the way back and the thigh support tilted down, I dont have enough room. We still own the Escape and when we swap back and forth between vehicles, the lack of room and comfort for the front passengers in the Rav is evident. The drivers door and steering wheel controls are not lit. Why are the foot wells constantly lit, but they couldnt have the window and door lock buttons lit? We have the limited model which comes with the push button start. With this option you cant have the stereo on unless the engine is on. Even with these small complaints, we would purchase again.

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  Fun Car - 2011 Toyota RAV4
  By carfreak - April 16 - 2:00 am

  Plenty of performance, easy to operate GPS navigation, very comfortable seats, and pretty good cargo holding. Vehicle came with Bridgestone Tires that have some road noise due to tread pattern. Vehicle has typical excellent Toyota fit and finish.

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  1st New Car in 10 years - 2011 Toyota RAV4
  By gypsy - December 11 - 10:00 am

  I am a leasing the new 2011 Rav4 after Subaru refused to even negotiate on their comparable Outback.. ok?? Anyway, am very happy with the RAV with the most complaint over the front cup holders. Beside the fact of being place DIRECTLY in front of one of the only 2 ac outlets, it is designed for a can and about that size only. The height of the holders limit any water bottle and cause it to topple. I cant believe Toyota, who caters to the stylistas of the Lexus buyers would accept the placement of the cup holders. That vented, the only other complaint would be is the backup camera which has a fisheye view and is very misleading. I hope Toyota can am mend these flaws in 2012, otherwise awesome!

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  Will buy another! - 2011 Toyota RAV4
  By Matthew - August 24 - 1:15 am

  I bought this car with about 85,000 miles and it now has 120,600. It had one owner and was babied. It still runs like brand new and I have only had to pay for scheduled maintenance and a few minor recalls. The recalls were free of charge of course. The MPG is exactly what Toyota put out, and thats with my heavy foot. When going downhill the car will sometimes look for a lower gear, but nothing serious. The V6 engine is unbelievably amazing! I absolutely love this car! When this car finally dies on my family I will not hesitate to buy another!

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  More sporty than crossovers - 2011 Toyota RAV4
  By jstorbeck - August 22 - 2:24 pm

  After considering and test driving a lot of small SUVs including the Jeep Liberty, Chevy Equinox, Ford Escape, and Cadillac suv, I ran across the RAV4. I had always read good reviews but I hated the look of the tire on the back. The Sport model solves that with run flat tires and no spare tire. Pickup is good in the V6 and I like that it doesnt look like the "mommy crossovers". Its built on its own frame. Dashboard controls are easy to reach and black. After about 4 months I am getting 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. The paint on this car is amazing and durable. My only complaints are road noise is a little more than I would like and the gas tank is a little small.

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  Sporty and My Choice over Equinox - 2011 Toyota RAV4
  By jstorbeck - July 23 - 8:15 am

  After test driving a half dozen small SUVs including the Chevy Equinox, Ford Escape and Explorer, and Jeep Liberty, I concluded the Rav4 Sport was right for me. Coming from an RX8 I wanted something fun to drive, that looked sporty, and yet had a lot of storage. You get less standard features compared to the Equinox but you have to weigh that compared to Toyota reliability. Also the Equinox back seat does not fold truly flat. Only minor complaints are above average road noise and a stiffer ride. The Sport model looks a ton better as it does not have the ugly tire hanging off the back. It uses run flat tires. Has 269 hp, great visibility, and responsive steering. Good sporty option.

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  good car and dealer - 2011 Toyota RAV4
  By rpd12 - May 4 - 10:06 pm

  Comfortable and very good handling. I leased it at World Toyota in lakewood NJ and was impressed with the efficiency & honesty of the dealer and the price. The whole process took 2 hours. I realized later I was charged for the 1st months payment which was suppossed to be included. I emailed the sales mgr and he agreed to refund the payment without hesitation.

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  A good small SUV - 2011 Toyota RAV4
  By badreligion - January 2 - 5:24 pm

  Due to my family growing in size unexpectedly, I traded my 2011 Audi A4 Premium for a 2011 Rav4 Sport V6 with leather and other options. Once I replaced my radio with an aftermarket unit, I am just as happy with this car as my Audi. It is a bit slower, but the V6 is no slouch. The LED taillights look nice, and the full size spare makes me feel good about the car.

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  4500 mile, 6 month review - 2011 Toyota RAV4
  By sm1791 - August 20 - 4:34 am

  I bought this RAV4 for Toyota quality. I wanted a quality, V6 , 4x4 small SUV. Overall, I am satisfied so far. (I just got the base model-keep in mind). Acceleration and power is great. Ride could be better, but not bad. Terrible air vibrations when driving with rear windows down (my Liberty did same thing?) Overall interior and exterior functionality is really good. Except...Toyota, this SUV needs a flip-up rear hatch! V6 engine is a little loud for a new Toyota...could be the upgraded alternator. Gas mileage is good...24.2 mpg average...about 28 hwy driving conservatively. Hopefully will increase with synth. oil next month. Overall...7 out of 10 stars so far.

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  Unplanned Purchase, but so Far, so Good - 2011 Toyota RAV4
  By chuck17015 - July 10 - 4:31 am

  I wasnt planning to get another car for another year or so, but when the postcard came in the mail, I went to check this vehicle out. Took the test drive and liked the ride. I was coming out of a Honda Fit, so driving this around felt like driving a beast, but I kinda liked it. The Fit was a nice little car with great gas milage, but I just wanted something a bit more capable. Also, the Fit was rather a slow vehicle for something so small. Im happy to say The Rav4s base 4 cylinder actually is quicker than the Fit. The handling is good, not as good as the CRV I once drove, but still solid. The ride is smoother than either of the other vehicles. Still, the gas milage is pretty low.