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TOYOTA RAV4 Used Car Review

The Recreational Activity Vehicle 4WD - or RAV4 as it was badged - started the compact SUV (or 'soft-roader') trend in 1994. A perennially popular model, the RAV4 was available in three- and five-door forms but the latest generation is a five-door body style only. Despite the name, the RAV4 is available with front-wheel-drive variants, powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine.

Pros

Cons

  • Easy manoeuvrability thanks to light steering, tight turning circle
  • Vast interior space and big boot for its segment
  • Effective CVT auto
  • Improved safety features added in 2016 and 2017
  • Engines would welcome more power
  • Perception of quality could be higher
  • Signature external spare wheel disappeared with latest model
  • Limited off-road ability
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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  • 69284 km
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  • 39933 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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  • 11826 km
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  • 40500 km
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  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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  • 79778 km
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  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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  • 46511 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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  • 76279 km
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  • 16 km
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  • 29000 km
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  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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  • 26 km
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  • 38943 km
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  • 78562 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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  • 89335 km
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  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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  • 96804 km
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  • 200 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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  • 17337 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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  • 89517 km
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Axah52R Cruiser 2WD Graphite 6 Speed Constant Variable Wagon Hybrid

  • 65612 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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2024 Toyota RAV4 Axah52R Cruiser 2WD Saturn Blue 6 Speed Constant Variable Wagon Hybrid

  • 2015 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Axah52R Cruiser 2WD Eclipse Black 6 Speed Constant Variable Wagon Hybrid

  • 40700 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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$52,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
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Dealer used
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2019 Toyota RAV4 Axah52R Cruiser 2WD Blue 6 Speed Constant Variable Wagon Hybrid

  • 68000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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$46,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Wangara, WA

Dealer used
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  • 100 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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Canning Vale, WA

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2019 Toyota RAV4 Axah52R Cruiser 2WD Glacier White 6 Speed Constant Variable Wagon Hybrid

  • 80284 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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$46,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Midland, WA

Dealer used
26/04/2024

2024 Toyota RAV4 Axah52R Cruiser 2WD White 6 Speed Constant Variable Wagon Hybrid

  • 70 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

As new upmarket wagon with delivery kms only, new car warranty until 2029, ultra economical 2.5 litre/88kw hybrid engine, CVT T-bar auto, SatNav, luxurious leather trim, electric sunroof, adaptive cruise control, traction control, front side airbags, lane departure warning, forward collision mitigation, blind spot monitoring, push button start, Bluetooth Apple/Android connectivity, heated/cooled front seating, wireless phone charging, electric sunroof, blackout alloy wheels, front and rear sens

$66,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Victoria Park, WA

Dealer used
26/04/2024

2022 Toyota RAV4 Axah52R Cruiser 2WD Mineral Blue 6 Speed Constant Variable Wagon

  • 11826 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Mineral Blue Rav4 Hybrid Cruiser available with super low kms from one dedicated owner. Full service history and having just been serviced by us you have a full twelve months till the next interval. Covered by the balance of factory warranty and remaining Toyota Service Advantage at $230 per year, this Toyota Certified car also gets a one year extension of factory warranty out till 2028 and Toyota roadside assist complimentary for one year. With the updated infotainment, sunroof, climate

$55,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Mosman, NSW

Dealer used
26/04/2024

Overview of the Toyota Rav4

Overview of the Toyota Rav4

The Recreational Activity Vehicle 4WD - or RAV4 as it was badged - started the compact SUV (or 'soft-roader') trend in 1994.

A perennially popular model, the RAV4 was available in three- and five-door forms but the latest generation is a five-door body style only.

Despite the name, the RAV4 is available with front-wheel-drive variants, powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine.

TOYOTA RAV4 GENERATIONS (SINCE 2006)

2006-2012

2012-present

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

2.0L 4-cylinder: 7.0 to 7.7 litres per 100km

2.5L 4-cylinder petrol: 8.5 litres per 100km

2.2L 4-cylinder turbo diesel: 5.7 to 6.7 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO TOYOTA RAV4

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: TOYOTA RAV4 (2006-2012)

The RAV4 seems to be a reliable vehicle, but not quite up to the lofty standards of the majority of Toyota cars. That starts with a decent list of recalls to attend to issues such as faulty window switches, bad seatbelt webbing and incorrectly assembled suspensions.

A Toyota dealer will be able to identify affected RAV4s as well as tell if the one you're looking at has been fixed or not.

The other serious issue is the potential for four-cylinder RAV4s to have high engine-oil consumption. This typically starts to show up around the 100,000 or 120,000km mark, but some have started using oil earlier than this.

It's a big deal either way because it requires an engine rebuild to address it. A proper test of the engine before purchase makes good sense.

Keep an eye out for poor electrical contacts in the starter-motor that can prevent the engine from turning over on the key, as well as noisy brakes, and brake rotors and pads that wear out quickly.

And check for any pulsing through the car when you apply the brakes at speed as a sign that rotor wear has already occurred.