Overview & Reviews
The JBL 3-in-1 audio system has been discontinued, and the sport package receives a unique metal mesh grille and silver sport pedals.
- Steers and handles like a car, thoughtful cabin design, exemplary build and materials quality, ABS and stability control standard, refined and fuel-efficient engine.
- Somewhat cramped interior, high repair costs in low-speed rear collisions, not much off-road ability.
User Reviews:
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Lots of Fun - 2005 Toyota RAV4
By JMcKay PA - December 12 - 10:40 pmLove the vehicle for looks and the pick up. Wish it had a place to store my sunglasses instead of a garage door opener above the drivers seat. The engine jumps when you hit the gas. Good view of the road when driving.
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Fun to Drive - 2005 Toyota RAV4
By Theresa Dahlstrom - November 25 - 10:13 pmId never heard of a RAV4 until my son showed me a photo the night before we went car shopping. It was love at first sight! We drove several small SUVs, but the RAV4 was by far the most fun to drive. It is zippy and handles great. Ive enjoyed 65000 trouble-free miles. The ride is quite firm, but makes the driver feel like one with the road.
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Tough as nails, 150,000 and a front impact - 2005 Toyota RAV4
By dcayres - November 21 - 9:13 amMy Rav has 150,000 miles on her. Last October I rear-ended someone and thought she was done for. I pulled the frame back out a few inches, installed a new radiator and shes back running as strong as ever. My only complaint would be the wind noise, honestly. The clutch was replaced around 15,000 miles ago, but thats been the only mechanical issue. Regular maintenance, tires, and brakes have all been reasonably inexpensive. This is the first car I have ever kept until it was paid off. In the past, I would grow tired of issues, but not this baby. I am going to drive her until the wheels fall off.
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RAV4 twice - 2005 Toyota RAV4
By Deanne - November 9 - 10:53 amI traded my 2003 blue RAV4 L package for a 2005 black RAV4 L package. I enjoy my car because it is the right size for my family of four. Not to mention, where I live we have a lot of hills and small side streets. So, the size is perfect. I had a mishap with my 05 car after driving it for eight days. The car cut- out while I was driving...It was determined the fuel pump was bad:( All in all I would not trade my toyota for a another model car!
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In the top percentile for sure - 2005 Toyota RAV4
By deeman - October 15 - 1:43 pmOne really can not complain about Toyota performance and value. Its a tough market out there today with all the mini-utes and I dont anything will be disappointed with owning a Rav4. The driving experience is excellent. The manual transmission is definitely the way to go for fun driving and acceleration. The AWD system is the best in class.
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Great Little Vehicle - 2005 Toyota RAV4
By C Lemons - August 18 - 10:40 pmI was always a big SUV driver but, with gas going up almost everyday....I needed a SUV that wasnt a gas hog so, I did my homework on value and cost to own and found the Rav-4. I am so glad I did. Great little SUV, handles good, scoots in and out of traffic, cute as a button and I am getting at least 29 miles to the gallon. Way to Go Toyota.
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Excellent vehicle - 2005 Toyota RAV4
By Christine - August 2 - 5:00 amI have been pleased with my Rav4 since buying it in May. The gas mileage is very reasonable and I am certian that having a 4WD vehicle will come in handy for New York winters.
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Reliable car - 2005 Toyota RAV4
By Toyota Rav4 - June 9 - 10:16 amVery nice car. Great visibility and comfortable car to drive.
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My Dream Car - 2005 Toyota RAV4
By Denise Guldin - May 30 - 8:03 amI love my RAV4. This car is great to drive and I love its safety rating. I find it to be very roomy and I am able to haul large items easily with the seats folded down. I like the gas mileage I get when I fill up also. It is easy to park, easy to handle and has get up and go when I need to accelerate. I am glad I got the 2005 RAV because I like the style and lines of the car compared to the 2006 model which is little bigger. I would recommend this car to anyone.
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I like it - 2005 Toyota RAV4
By brian - April 12 - 3:20 pmI traded in my 2005 Scion tC for this car and feel much safer in the snowy conditions. I drove my Rav in 7 inches of snow the other night and it handled beautifully. All of the traction control and saftey feature are a definite plus. The auto LSD works like a charm. As I pulled into my drive way through the huge snow drift the front wheels slide to the right. I put on the auto LSD and drove straight up the driveway.
