Overview & Reviews

Completely redesigned, RAV4 grows in size and gets a more powerful engine, along with edgy new styling.

• More room, more power, improved styling, whiplash injury-lessening seats.

• No V6 engine option, engine makes power too high in rev range, most desired equipment is optional.

User Reviews:

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  Great.. until 2/2010 - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By msquickwit - October 16 - 12:10 pm

  I have to say- other than oil changes and tire rotations- the usual stuff; I have never had any major expenses (5 years- second owner). BUT In Feb 2010 I did have to spend 1700 on a new brain and O2 sensor and battery. Now, it is in the shop again- sounding and feeling like a helicopter. So I have to give my old girl credit for 5 years (got her 2005) she has been an angel. Now she is being a bit greedy-but it is long over due. IF I have to buy a new car- I would get a RAV 4 again or maybe a highlander- little bit bigger and those are now HYBRID.

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  2001 RAV4 Bullet proof reliabilty - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Jimboo2 - April 18 - 1:53 am

  We bought in Dec. 2000 brand new to replace Tercel. Love compactness with great interior room. Fun to drive fits anywhere. Bulletproof reliability. Wife never wants to sell. Replaced timing chain at 60K and had O2 sensor done at 62K. I really wonder if dealership is the best place for repairs, very expensive. Live in New England and put on Bridgestone Blizzaks in Nov. runs thru foot of snow like AWD. Excellent value.

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  Jay Z - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Jay Z - March 31 - 2:00 am

  A pleasure to drive albeit it has the L upgrade package.

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  2001 Rav4 L Black - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Lee Suess - November 3 - 10:00 am

  Ive had many vehicles since I started driving in 1966 and the Rav4 has to rank in the top 5 of all of them. Thats pretty good because all the rest of them were cars, no trucks or SUVs. Ive taken it on several trips over 500 miles and its as comfortable as my Acura 3.2TL S Type. The combination of ride and handling is unbelieveable for an SUV and with the 5 speed manual it has plenty of acceleration. Most people cant believe how much room there is in the back especially when the rear seats are removed. Im surprised that Toyota doesnt advertise this vehicle more for as good as it is.

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  Its All That! - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Sheridan McDaniel - September 4 - 9:36 am

  This SUV has class and quality Ive never experienced. The four years plus of owning this vehicle, the only issue Ive ever had with it is taking it in for its required maintenance. I dont think I can ever get a better quality and more affortable vehicle unless its a Toyota. The only reason I am departing from it is that I need more room due to medical issues, which leads me to the new 2006 that has more room. I havent checked it out yet but if the driver seat gives me more room, then Toyota has won me over again. I will never purchase another motor vehicle outside of Toyota. I hate having to give my SUV up, but I feel like I am getting a big promotion to what Toyota has to offer me next.

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  Outstanding beach car - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By justyn - July 14 - 2:00 am

  I traded my 2000 Honda Civic in on this one in Dec of 2000 for the new rav4. I was highly impressed before I even bought it, especially with the way cool interior design. Afte buying, this car has blown me away with its reliability: I currently have 107,000 miles over 3 yrs, kept up with oil and maintenance, and the only problem I have had is replacing the brake pads twice total. Nothing else has gone wrong, and it has been unthinkably dependable. When you take out the back 2 seats, youve got more storage room than a Land Cruiser. Outstanding overall

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  RAV4 2001 - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Ted - April 24 - 3:40 pm

  About ready to trade/sell this vehicle for another Toyota. It has been a superb car. Not as comfortable on long trips as I was hoping. Extremely reliable with excellent body integrity.

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  02 RAV - Great Car and Great Value - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By rickrossrr - September 30 - 10:00 am

  We have 2 RAV 4s, a 1999 and a 2001. We enjoy both but the 2001 was significantly improved over the 99. The new body style was our favorite change.

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  the love of my life - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By LS - July 11 - 9:40 am

  I bought my Rav4 brand new with 15 miles on it. I will reach 100,000 miles within the next week. I fell in love with this little baby the first time I saw it and love it more every day. It is very dependable and I enjoy driving it more than any other vehicle I have ever owned. I will drive this one unitl the wheels fall off. It is tru love.

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  First Toyota...........was a Honda man - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By JulianOfAlabama - July 6 - 2:00 am

  I went to purchase a Honda, Accord...but the new RAV4 body style caugth my attention. This may be my first Toyota....but we have had Fun together......what a great riden auto. Just enough room for me and my bike...a few friends...love the road trips...May I point out the great gas milage! After several Honda, Accords all with 150,000 or 300,000 this is a JOY, hope to get the same for the Toyota!