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2005 Toyota RAV4
Date Published: 7/31/08

2005 Toyota RAV4
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MSRP:
$18,750 - 21,200

Invoice:
$17,363 - 19,334

Class:
Compact Sport-utility Vehicle
2005 Toyota RAV4
Expert Rating Summary
Category 2WD Base, man. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 5 4.3
Fuel Economy 6 4.8
Ride Quality 5 4.5
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 4.7
Quietness 4 4
Controls 7 5.5
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 5.7
Room/Comfort (rear) 3 4.5
Cargo Room 7 6.7
Value within Class 6 6
Total Score: 53 50.7
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2005 Toyota RAV4 Review
Toyota's smallest SUV is little-changed after its 2004 update. RAV4 returns with a 2.4-liter 4-cyl engine and manual transmission or extra-cost automatic. It offers front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive without low-range gearing. Four-wheel antilock disc brakes and antiskid system are standard, as is a tire-pressure monitor. Options include front torso side airbags and head-protecting curtain side airbags, plus leather upholstery, alloy wheels, and sunroof. A redesigned RAV4 with an available V6 is during the 2006 model year.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Among utility vehicles, Compact SUVs are the least costly and offer the best fuel economy. Most utilize a car-type chassis and are not designed for heavy-duty, off-road use. Nearly all are five-passenger vehicles.

Our Best Buys include the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Mazda Tribute, and the Mercury Mariner. Our Recommended picks are the Honda Element, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Liberty, and Subaru Forester.
News
A redesigned RAV4 is coming for 2006. It's based on a new-generation Corolla car platform, but that's about all the gossips know right now. We'd look for a slightly larger, more upscale vehicle offering big-SUV features like optional navigation. A larger 4-cyl engine is likely too, but probably not a V6, according to our sources.
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