Toyota RAV4 4x4

Toyota RAV4 review

The Toyota RAV4 offers smart styling, hybrid power and great build quality, but it trails rivals in some key areas

In-depth reviews

9 May 2023

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Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV: long-term test

Final report: our Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid is put to good use as an ambulance

Long-term tests

11 Mar 2022

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Used Toyota RAV4 (Mk4, 2013-2018) review: a reliable second-hand SUV

A full used buyer’s guide on the Toyota RAV4 featuring the RAV4 Mk4 (2013-2018)

Used car tests

9 Jul 2021

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Used Toyota RAV4 (Mk3, 2006-2012) review: easy to live with, but still pricey

A full used buyer’s guide on the Toyota RAV4 featuring the RAV4 Mk3 (2006-2012)

Used car tests

9 Jul 2021

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New Toyota RAV4 2019 UK review

The new Toyota RAV4 is pricier than its rivals, but is it worth the premium? We drive the new hybrid SUV in the UK to find out

Road tests

20 Mar 2019

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Toyota RAV4 (2013-2018) review

The Toyota RAV4 has grown up considerably in its latest generation, but it lacks character and is a dull drive

In-depth reviews

16 Feb 2018

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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2WD 2016 review

Does losing two driven wheels make the RAV4 Hybrid a more accomplished car? We drive it to find out

Road tests

21 Oct 2016

Toyota RAV4 Diesel 2016 - front cornering

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Toyota RAV4 diesel 2016 review

Our full verdict on the revised SUV with updated 2.0-litre D-4D engine

Road tests

17 Mar 2016

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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV 2016 review

Toyota RAV4 facelift brings new hybrid version with nearly 200bhp

Road tests

15 Feb 2016

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Toyota RAV4 vs Renault Kadjar vs Hyundai Tucson

New Toyota RAV4 meets class of crossover field from Renault and Hyundai

Car group tests

12 Feb 2016

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Toyota RAV4 vs rivals

We see if the all-new Toyota RAV4 can beat Ford and Mazda to the top of the SUV class

Car group tests

27 Mar 2013

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Toyota RAV4 2.2 D-4D

We get behind the wheel of the spacious new Toyota RAV4 on British roads for the first time

Road tests

19 Mar 2013

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Toyota RAV4 2.2 D-4D

We get behind the wheel of the all-new, fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 SUV to deliver our verdict

Road tests

22 Feb 2013

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New Toyota RAV4 debuts

The all-new, fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 has made its official debut at the LA Motor Show

News

28 Nov 2012

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New Toyota RAV4 teased

Toyota has released a video teaser of the all-new RAV4 ahead of the Los Angeles Motor Show

News

16 Nov 2012

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Toyota RAV4 EV

We drive the electric version of the Toyota RAV4, which leads the way for the company's future models

Road tests

8 Aug 2012

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Toyota RAV4 (2006-2013) review

The Toyota RAV4 invented the compact SUV class, and it's still a reliable, efficient and practical choice

In-depth reviews

5 May 2012

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Toyota RAV4 SR

Nip and tuck brings 4x4 bang up to date

Road tests

11 Jun 2010

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Toyota RAV4 T180

Toyota’s RAV4 has moved upmarket in recent years, but is the flagship T180 a real rival for a prestige estate?

Road tests

2 Apr 2008

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Toyota RAV4 T180

It's the Toyota that has BMW in its sights. The RAV4 has entered the executive zone, but can it compete?

Road tests

22 Mar 2006

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Toyota RAV4 D-4D 140 XT4

With more than 20 new off-roaders due to be launched in 2006, car builders can't afford to make mistakes when it comes to design

Road tests

15 Feb 2006

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Toyota RAV4 D-4D 140 XT4

Toyota's RAV4 has gone back to the drawing board to help keep it at the top of the lifestyle SUV class it created

Road tests

1 Feb 2006

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Toyota RAV4 Granite

There's been some tough talking at Toyota recently. First came the Hilux Invincible, and now here's the RAV4 Granite. So does the high-spec model prov…

Road tests

18 Aug 2004

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Toyota Rav4

Before the RAV4 arrived in 1994, most 4x4s were designed for driving across rough terrain, at the expense of road manners. But the Toyota combined car…

Used car tests

6 Jan 2004

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RAV4 redraws battle lines

In the past, there have been some memorable motoring tussles. The early Nineties saw the beginning of the Ford Mondeo's fight with Vauxhall's Vectra.

Road tests

28 Oct 2003

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Toyota RAV4

It's hard to believe that the RAV4 has been with us for a year; it seems like only last week it bounced into our car park, full of the joys of... er, …

Long-term tests

21 Oct 2003

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Toyota RAV4

What an obliging lot you are. Within days of publishing the last report on our long-term RAV4 - which mentioned the troubles we were having with a tai…

Long-term tests

11 Feb 2003