Overview & Reviews

Toyota has given the RAV4 a midcycle freshening for 2004. Notable improvements include a larger 161-horsepower, 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine, a mild restyling that gives it a more aggressive appearance, and inside, a new steering wheel and instrument panel. Standard equipment has increased significantly, with stability and traction control, antilock brakes, air conditioning and a six-speaker stereo heading up the list. Multistage front airbags are also new this year, and side airbags for front occupants and full-length head curtain airbags are now optional.

• Steers and handles like a car, thoughtful cabin design, exemplary build and materials quality, refined engine.

• Somewhat cramped interior, high repair costs in low-speed rear collisions.

User Reviews:

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  The Best Vehicle Ive Owned!!! - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By jckgian - January 15 - 2:00 am

  The Toyota RAV4 is the best and most fun vehicle I have owned and I have been driving for over 30 years. It a sturdy truck and it drives like a car.I think this car, not only rides well, but it also is a good looking vehicle. I also had a wonderful experience, with everyone at the dealership.

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  I Love My RAV4 - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Mary Jo Peterson - January 15 - 2:00 am

  I first fell in love with the RAV4 in 1996, but it has taken me this long to convince my husband to buy one (hes a Corvette guy). The interior is very spacious and comfortable, especially considering its small overall size. Its fun to drive, has great pickup and lots of room to carry everything from a large TV to our two big dogs. Its fun to take to the beach and very easy to clean out the sand.

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  Cute Sport Ute - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Lexuspeed - October 21 - 2:00 am

  Probably the best mini-ute I have ever driven, for the price range. Especially after 500 miles, it started performing very well, mileage and drivability -- just an overall fun to drive mini-ute.

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  4 months and happy - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By jdean - October 11 - 10:00 am

  This is a very good car. well thought out and well built. Fun to drive. great visibilty. lots of pep and good response. Well satisfied.

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  Amazing Vehicle - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By EricaK - July 28 - 2:00 am

  The toyota Rav 4 is a very reliable SUV. Not only is it fun to drive, but it handles extremely well in all weather. The RAV4 is my favorite SUV on the market because it is not a large vehicle, the inside has the same amount of room as a car, but the outside is big and off the ground. Being a college student, this is the perfect car for me because of its size and performance.

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  Love my Toyota - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Be - June 10 - 2:00 am

  Great compact SUV - Handles great in snow.

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  Great value, super car for commuting! - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By dmbourgeois - June 10 - 2:00 am

  EXCELLENT CAR!! This is the BEST by far I have ever owned. I drive 110 miles RT every day to my job, and I wanted something that was comfortable, good on gas and reliable. The Toyota RAV4 has proved to be all of this and more....it was very reasonably priced. The RAV4 drives like a 6 cylinder, is comfortable and roomy and has a great stereo/CD/tape deck. Excellent handling in the winter weather and rain. I would recommend this car to anyone, but especially to those who commute any distance. I get the room and comfort of an SUV with the gas mileage of a much smaller car.

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  A Great Small SUV - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Eddie O - June 4 - 10:00 am

  Weve only had the vehicle a little over a month. My wife and I looked at several similar vehicles before settling on the RAV 4. My wife drives the vehicle to work daily and the RAV 4s safety and handling features were much better than the competition. Specifically, it was the only small SUV to offer stability control and traction control. We looked at the Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Ford Escape, Mistubishi Outlander, and Subaru Forester. To date fuel mileage is better than expected.

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  buy it - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By alex2 - April 23 - 10:00 am

  Comfortable, easy to drive with very good handling. Not a speed demon but neither is anyhting else in this class. Great on trips, highways and aroung town. Would highlt recomend.

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  the best small SUV - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By trebor1511 - March 29 - 10:00 am

  a very good SUV, very stylish and economical.