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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  no problems, great for my wife - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By BrianJ - May 2 - 10:00 am

  Overall a good "cute SUV". Havent had any problems with it. Only getting 20mpg. Kind of weak accelerating, but its not supposed to be a sports car. The rear seats remove easily for hauling medium size stuff (bikes, etc.). Body design is a major improvement over previous models.

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  no problems, great for my wife - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Brianj - May 2 - 10:00 am

  Overall a good "cute SUV". Havent had any problems with it. Only getting 20mpg. Kind of weak accelerating, but its not supposed to be a sports car. The rear seats remove easily for hauling medium size stuff (bikes, etc.). Body design is a major improvement over previous models.

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  Fun car - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By My rav - April 18 - 12:13 pm

  Weve had our car since July 2001. Aside from the lousy gas mileage around the city 17 and 20-21 hwy, its been a really fun ride. The AWD grips really well and give the car a nice ride. The acceleration is a bit sluggish at times, but it has a really nice ride once its going. The rotors are cheap, constantly need shaving, so theyll be replaced. I had the infamous 420 & 440 (O2 codes), so Im hoping that the reprogramming doesnt kill off my O2 sensors and catalytic converter.

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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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  Nice 2002 - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By caccar - December 24 - 10:00 am

  I put 30,000 miles on in 8 months. Not a single problem. All wheel drive excellent in 6" snow and on steep muddy mountain roads.

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  not a bad little suv - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Jody brad - November 7 - 10:00 am

  bought toyota after my husband had his truck for 18 years and he bought it used. it didnt cost us anything. i had a ford exploder with acutaly did explode. bought toyota after much research. i am happy with this vehichle although i too have had problems with stereo (had to be replaced), check engine light, rattle in my back door (took a year to be fixed finally) and other small things. I have had it 3.5 years and i would buy it again. I just hope the reliability I reasearched comes through for me till the end. Definetly go for the 5spd

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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