Overview & Reviews

Toyota's mini-SUV receives just a couple cosmetic changes this year. Models ordered with the Quick Order package now have gray-painted bumpers and overfenders, and Toyota has added color-keyed bumpers and overfenders to the "L" package. There are also three new L package colors: Rainforest Pearl, Spectra Blue Mica and Pearl White (Natural White and Vintage Gold have been discontinued).

• Steers and handles like a car, thoughtful cabin design, well-built interior.

• No V6 engine option, noisy, most desirable equipment is optional.

User Reviews:

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  Nothing to Ever Worry About - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By Teresa Mitchem - October 4 - 4:10 pm

  In 2.5 years Ive put 61,000 miles on my beloved Rav4 and have never had one problem. I give it routine maintenance and drive it with confidence that itll last me another 200,000 miles. Love that Toyota quality!

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  Our Blue Ravioli - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By Laurie Mena - October 4 - 2:00 am

  RAV4 offers SUV convenience yet great gas mileage of 24/city and 28/highway because the car runs in fifth except when you override it. Comparable makes offered 6-10 mpg less. We didn’t see the economy until 10,000 miles. Other great features were the back, with low floor and side-closing door (and tire hangin on door.) A child can change clothes at the beach in complete privacy. It is shorter than the Corolla and easy to park. Difficult to find any color but silver or white, we finally found blue. The blue, green and red are stunning. With override button on the shifter, it gets us up hills quickly. This is a great family car.

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  Its Ravulous! - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By My Rav4 - August 24 - 4:33 am

  I love my Rav4. Its got plenty of room and great gas mileage. Since mine has a manual transmission it seems to have that extra pick up and it responds well. I still think its a cool car to look at. It has some inexplicible dings and a little problem with the tire cover wearing out at the seams, and problems with the computer chips caused me to go back to the dealership a few times, but I still love my car.

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  Love This Car - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By Maricruz - August 20 - 11:54 am

  I bought my 2002 RAV4 at 106k miles. It is now at 118k and it runs as good as a new car. It is so comfortable and so reliable. Ive only had to do the basic maintenance which include oil change and brake change. It is so great on gas. It looks newer than a 2002. The paint and parts are all original and it rides so smooth. My only complain is the spare tire cover, unfortunately it is too difficult to remove. Other than that everything about this truck is great.

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  Rav4=No worries - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By FunSmart - June 7 - 3:30 pm

  We I was looking for a car I back in 2006 grabbed the consumer report and this car showed the best rating of all (not only small SUV). I bought it used and through these years (today 2010) I have confirmed day by day that the reports were true. The Rav4 is spacious (you can easily remove the back seats) for cargo and passengers. The spare tire gives the sporty "Jeepy" look and unlike other cars there is no sacrifice of space to accommodate the tire inside the vehicle, so all that space left is yours to fill. Thanks to this the height of the base of the trunk is at or below your needs. Just go and compare this with other cars, you will find they are much higher.

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  I own one - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By Cole - May 28 - 10:00 am

  My Rav4 is the loaded one that everone loved but didnt want to pay the price well i did and i love it

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  a perfect 10 - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By Steve - April 25 - 12:13 pm

  Great dependable, economic, SUV. Comfort plenty of pep over the summit to Tahoe.

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  Like it so far - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By Dave Gogebic - April 12 - 6:30 am

  Just purchased it. Fit and finish is excellent - but did have a cowling rattle that needed to be fixed. Really fun to drive and very quiet. I have the 5 speed which matches up great with the spunky engine. Handling is awesome! Interior room is great and loads of head room. It drives like a sports car but has an incredible amount of interior room for such a small vehicle.

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  Its Ravulous - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By Camille Saccente - March 23 - 12:40 am

  I love to drive my Rav4. Fortunately, having a manual transmission helps with giving me that extra pick up when I need it and it helps me get excellent gas mileage. My Rav4 averages between 25-30 MPG in mixed driving situations. The only issue I had was with a computer chip that, once corrected, has not given me any more trouble. Although at times I have considered getting a new car, Im having a hard time giving up a vehicle that has been so good to me. I wouldnt be surprised if its still running after 200,000 miles. It has 80,000 miles already and still feels like a new car.

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  Excellent Mini SUV - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By Monkeysahoy - February 25 - 10:00 am

  At first, I was hesitant about the RAV 4 because of its exterior looks. However, after taking a test drive and reading about it in Consumer Reports, I fell in love with it immediately.