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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Excellent small SUV with Mid Size room - 2011 Toyota RAV4
By bholabhala - July 19 - 6:56 amI have a V6 with beige interior black exterior. The vehicle is unbeleivebly fast and fuel efficient. I am clocking 24MPG (Combined HWY & City) and 29 MPG highway mileage. This is real good for a V6 SUV.
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One Sweet Ride! - 2011 Toyota RAV4
By nora64 - April 24 - 6:34 amOK, I am a Ford gal from way back but when I decided to trade my 2002 Escape (at 181,000 miles and still going strong) I thought I would test drive a couple other SUVs before buying. The moment I pulled onto the road in the RAV4 I knew I had found a new love! The interior is very modern and classy (though understated)and everything on the panels is well marked and easy to find. The seats sit high for a great view and feeling of "control". The cargo area has more room than the Escape for my 3 dogs or groceries and the rear cup holder is handier for my 8 yr old daughter to reach. It has tight, responsive steering, easy to park, and drives like an absolute dream!
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Purchased 7-3-11. Love RAV4! - 2011 Toyota RAV4
By lovemyrav4 - November 28 - 4:22 pmI have owned my RAV4 for a week now. Left my comfy Tahoe LT and I am very happy with my purchase. Already took it on long road trip 1000 miles. The RAV4 was amazing!! Did not feel the bumps in the road. Very smooth. Easy to handle. Gas mileage was good. Visual clearance was excellent. No noticeable road noise. Lots of get up and go! The tailgate is NOT too heavy. I am a small person too! There is so much room back there. Also extra mini-trunk is a bonus. Drivers seat was a little hard after a few hours, but had pillow to help. Also steering wheel is like holding onto a metal bar, but also fixable! Back seat is very comfortable with lots of leg room. RAV4 is excellent!
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No disappointment here! - 2011 Toyota RAV4
By patman5150 - November 17 - 9:49 pmit is hard to go wrong with Toyota, and my recent RAV4 purchase is no exception. I am glad that Toyota has made the RAV4 a little bigger than past years. I looked seriously at the Equinox and Terrain SUVs, but the RAV4 won me over. While some of the displays & gadgets on the interior are not as nice as GM, I feel it is a minor issue. The 4cyl is refined and peppy. The overall ride is smooth. The cabin is relatively quiet and quite spacious. The 2 things I feel Toyota could improve are the steering wheel, its layout is uncomfortable (for me anyway), and the electric steering in not where it should be. the steering feels very "heavy" - like turning 350lb wheels. Overall very satisfied!
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Great suv...with some reservations - 2011 Toyota RAV4
By Scotty - September 9 - 9:12 amThis 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 amPlenty 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 amI 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 amI 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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good car and dealer - 2011 Toyota RAV4
By rpd12 - May 4 - 10:06 pmComfortable 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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Great car - 2011 Toyota RAV4
By Laurie Liguori - April 15 - 9:22 amI found this car easy to drive. Very responsive.
