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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  I love my Rav!!!! - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By kmark - October 30 - 10:00 am

  I traded in a 2001 Dodge Ram Ext. Cab Half-ton for my Rav4. I wanted an automobile that was different, fun, and econioical! I hit the jackpot with my Rav4. I average 30 miles to the gallon. I save over $100 per month in gas, from what I was paying with my Dodge. The Rav4 fits my family of four very comfortable, and the cargo space is very well designed. It is so much fun to drive!

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  Best compact SUV - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Marc Leaderman - March 12 - 2:00 am

  If you want a speed/handling, car-based SUV with very good fuel-economy and the very best drivers seat-comfort/support, the newer-model-year RAV4 is far ahead of the rest of em. Toyota has a penchant for the best and the brightest cars/SUVs and trucks. This one again makes its nearest competitors, Fords Escape/Mazdas Tribute into also-rans.

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  We love it review - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Fillers - February 21 - 2:00 am

  I drive this auto to work but my husband loves to drive it also. We usually end up taking it on trips because of the good gas mileage and because we like to travel in it.

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  used RAV4 after 6 years - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Bikerrandy - December 9 - 10:30 pm

  We bought our RAV4 used after a lease turnin @ 36K miles. Weve put 46K on it so far. At first we drove it 100+ mi. a day commuting. Now were both retired and it gets a lot less use, but it is 1 of the best cars we have ever owned in so many ways. On the road we get 30-31 mpg on reg. Ive towed 1,500#s of stuff from norCal to Canada effortlessly. Ive heard lately some owners have had auto. tranny disasters. We have seen nothing of that so far. I wonder if its how others use their RAV4. We dont do much stop & go. Finally had to replace the front brake pads at 73.6K mi. Ive owned Toyotas both new & used since `75 and have never regretted it. We hope to keep this car forever

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  My First Car I Bought On My Own - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Diana - November 27 - 2:26 pm

  What a fun car to drive! I have always been a fan of the manual transmission, ever since learning to drive on the Rambler with 3 on the "tree". Guess manuals are a dying breed. I was so lucky to get the 5speed in the gold color I wanted. Yes, I have the dash rattle, but it is very infrequent. Besides I always have the radio on so its not really a problem.

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  The Little Toyota That Could. - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By leftofthenormal - September 28 - 10:00 am

  The mext-gen Toyota Rav4 follows suit with the mini-SUV craze. It does its job, and does it well. It looks GREAT inside and out, with traditional Toyota reliability and build quality. The 2.0L I4 is pretty peppy, abeit it has to rev like mad to produce torque when climbing up hills and hard driving. It wasnt meant to race, so that really shouldnt matter. As long as you dont lead-foot it 24/7, its quick to get up and go. With the L package, the car really shines.Gas milage is OK for a car of this size, but its all in how you drive it. Usually gets around 22-24 MPG.

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  Love It! - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By fourthrowe - March 28 - 3:16 am

  I recently purchased this vehicle with 67K miles on it. I love it. First, for a tall wagon it gets great mileage (I see 24 in reality, mostly city driving). It has cargo room enough to haul most practical loads. It is also very quick considering its a 4 cylinder suv. Brakes, steering, suspension all very responsive. Not great for stop and go traffic because it makes almost no power below 2500 rpm. Took me a while to not spin the tires on startup. Very practical vehicle with few compromises. The perfect cargo loading height means no rear bumper though.

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  Love Love Love! - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Love Love Love! - February 7 - 11:03 am

  I had this car for almost two years and I loved it. I drove back and forth from school and back about two or three times a month. It is the best on the highway with gas, dependability, barely any noise, smooth driving and so many more things to love about this car. This car was very reliable and saved so much money on gas. I went to the mechanics only for oil changes and that is it. This car is by far the best car I will ever have. It is pretty cute as well. SADLY, I had to give it up because we got into an accident but besides that it was the love of my life. If youre looking for a safe, good on gas, and dependable car this is the one for you.