1995 Toyota RAV4 review from Australia and New Zealand
"A bit thirsty, but recommended"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing really.
General comments?
Handling and fuel consumption not the best attributes of this car (compared to some sedans and hatchbacks from Toyota), but OK given that the car weighs around 2 tonnes and is a 4wd.
Front seats are relatively comfortable, rear seats are best for around town; not comfortable enough for long trips (say more than 1.5 hours).
Reasonable boot space, parts easy to obtain.
Useful for ski trip for four (being a 4wd with high ground clearance). Also I've occasionally taken the car to the beach for a drive.
Another advantage of having high ground clearance is that the car can be driven around town without having to slow down at those speed bumps :-)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 150000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corona |
| Date of Entry | 10th March, 2010 |