Overview & Reviews

Already sporty-looking, the RAV4 compact SUV gets even sportier thanks to a new optional sport package that adds a new grille, a hood scoop, color-keyed door handles, heated exterior mirrors, tubular roof rack and gray-painted bumpers and overfenders. Inside, the package adds special sport fabric seats.

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

• Small displacement engine for the class, noisy, most of the desirable equipment is optional.

User Reviews:

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  Love it! - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By Lynnette - June 13 - 10:00 am

  I purchased my 2003 Rav4 with the sports package a week and a half ago. I traded in my 98 Corolla. The Rav is great for people with physical limitations. I have arthritis in my hips, back issues, shoulder problems and have not had as much pain since driving the Rav. There are two complaints, first is there is no get up and go which is dangerous in my opinion - my Corolla hauled a$$! Secondly the stereo system is horrible, I cannot get the local stations that I used to get in the Corolla. The sound of the stereo(CD player) is good. My dog loves having his own space in the back, and I love not having dog fur all over the vehicle. So far, all is well!

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  Carve up the backroads - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By matt_in_motion - May 20 - 10:00 am

  Nice engine. Quiet. Excellent stereo. Superb handling. I drive 30 miles each way to work (27mpg). Back roads and 2 lane highway. I bought this SUV for the FT4WD and the stickshift. I didnt want a computer deciding when to engage the 4WD. I also test drove CRV, Saturn, Forester, Imprezza, others... I was really excited when I first purchased it. My wife likes it. Now after 3 months, I am very satisfied. I cant wait for a lot of snow this winter to test the FT4WD. With a rear-facing car seat, my 56" wife has 1" of kneeroom between the glovebox. Forward facing car-seat provides adequate room in front seat.

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  The RAV 4 is one of the Best! - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By Pauldo - May 14 - 2:00 am

  The RAV 4L is well built and very reliable. It is a lot of fun to drive since it can corner on a dime with minimum body roll. The Toyota quality is apparent through out the exterior and interior of the mini suv. Gas mileage is excellent all around on regular unleaded gas.

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  beef it up a bit - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By neil - May 2 - 10:00 am

  the build quality on this vehicle seems excellent. i have owned toyota trucks prior to this one and i am happy to see that they have not diminished the quality of the product like some other manufacturers have. the ride is a bit stiff on bumpy roadways but feels very solid for a compact vehicle. the seats could be improved on a bit, and i would like to see larger tires available besides the 235x60x16 car like tires supplied.it is more car-like than suv..

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  beef it up a bit - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By Neil - May 2 - 10:00 am

  the build quality on this vehicle seems excellent. i have owned toyota trucks prior to this one and i am happy to see that they have not diminished the quality of the product like some other manufacturers have. the ride is a bit stiff on bumpy roadways but feels very solid for a compact vehicle. the seats could be improved on a bit, and i would like to see larger tires available besides the 235x60x16 car like tires supplied.it is more car-like than suv..

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  Rav4 - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By Dick Nelson - January 24 - 2:00 am

  Love the car....quick..starts at -20 and I even like the Stereo. Dislikes: Dash Squeaks and rattles and wind noise. Never owned a vehicle with such dash rattles. I have not yet had to dealer to correct rattles....

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  The smallest SUV in America - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By Eddie Newlson - December 17 - 2:00 am

  I like the styling, I hate the performance, I like the small size (easy to park in tight spots), I hate the little towing power. The interior feels very small after sitting in my fathers LX470

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  Most FUN SUV ive ever driven - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By JasonErickson - December 12 - 2:00 am

  This car is the most fun SUV ive ever driven, its one of the most easy motor vehicles to drive ever. Excellent handling. VERY FUN!!! Performance is adequate, especially for an SUV. It gets about 28mpg in the city!!!!! Its really nicely styled too. Great car, id recommend it to ANYONE!

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  great rav4 - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By d whyte - December 7 - 10:00 am

  Great SUV. This SUV is fun to drive. Great gas mileage. Toyota dealers were willing to reduce price below invoice.

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  needs bigger rear end - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By lobos - December 1 - 10:00 am

  This is a reliable car. It has great gas milage. We drove on the freeway for 61/2 hours and we did not need to fill it up. We drove 60-65 mls an hour.