2006 Toyota RAV4: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $20,300 -$25,870
- Invoice: $18,778 -$23,540
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2006 Toyota RAV4. See if the 2006 Toyota RAV4 is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2006 Toyota Rav4 |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Base |
| Arrival Date: | 07/13/2006 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 25,190 |
| Price as Tested: | 26,659 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3810 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 4743 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 933 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 41.841 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 22.3 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Driver and Front Passenger Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags and Front-and Second-Row Roll- Sensing Side Curtain Airbags (RSCA), Carped Floor Mats/Cargo Mat
From the Back Seat
Ed Piotrowski
The V6's hair-trigger throttle action is enough for me to avoid those particular RAV4s. The 4-cyl models are the way to go and should deliver at least as good, if not better, fuel economy than the V6. Those models may not be as quiet or refined, but they will be more than enough for most buyers.
Kirk Bell
RAV4's available V6 and seating for seven make it a must see in the compact SUV class. Prices can escalate with Limited models, so a smartly equipped Sport or base model are the way to go. I'd recommend this vehicle for a Recommended or Best Buy rating.
Rick Cotta
An AWD base V6 offers lots of power and features for a very reasonable price, though curtain airbags, optional at $650, should be standard. Some folks might miss a separate-opening hatch glass (I'm among them) and the heated front seats available only on Limited, but otherwise, this ranks among my favorite compact SUVs.
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