2010 Toyota RAV4: Overview

2010 Toyota RAV4 

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  • MSRP: $21,500 - $27,810
  • Invoice: $20,103 - $25,585

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Pros

  • Acceleration (V6)
  • Maneuverability
  • Instruments/controls
  • Visibility

Cons

  • Rear-seat room

Vehicle Highlights

The 2010 Toyota RAV4 is largely unchanged. This compact SUV comes in Base, Sport, and Limited trims. Each is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with a locking center differential. RAV4 seats five, but an optional 3rd-row bench on Base and Limited increases capacity to seven. A 179-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder is available along with a 269-hp 3.5-liter V6. A 4-speed automatic transmission is standard with the 4-cylinder, and the V6 has a 5-speed automatic. Maximum towing capacity is 1500 lb with the 4-cylinder, 3500 lb with the V6. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Hill ascent/descent control is standard on V6 RAV4s and included on 4-cylinder models equipped with the 3rd-row seat. All have a side-hinged cargo door. Sport models have a sport suspension. Leather upholstery and a navigation system are optional on the Sport and Limited.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category 2WD Base 4-cylinder Rating Compact Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 6 4.4
Fuel Economy 6 5
Ride Quality 6 5
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 4.6
Quietness 5 4.2
Controls 7 6
Details 5 4.7
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 5.8
Room/Comfort (rear) 6 5
Cargo Room 9 7.5
Value within Class 7 5.5
Total Score: 68 57.7

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