2006 Toyota RAV4 Sport AWD, V-6 review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing so far, other than the simple hood adjustment mentioned in the previous 2006 RAV-4 review.
General comments?
My three-person family just took a 1500-mile round-trip vacation in our 2006 RAV-4, AWD V-6 Sport. I had to write this review because the vehicle was fantastic throughout the entire trip! The RAV was comfortable, roomy, held our entire luggage for a week-long jaunt (without blocking the back window view and without even using the roof rack!), got incredible gas mileage (26.6 mpg at average 80 mph highway speed) and just drove flawlessly on the mountain roads (with the downhill assist control and push-button lockable AWD). Just awesome!
I was amazed that after 12 hours on the road in a single day, I was not fatigued at all from the driver's seat! The RAV had ridiculous passing power, with "fighter jet, afterburner-like" thrust from the 270 hp V-6. Spend your hard-earned money on the V-6 RAV! You'll love it. I guarantee it!
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| OK for a small SUV, very attractive and timeless design, but even Toyota is not bulletproof |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Litre V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 240 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4356 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 19th June, 2006 |