Toyota RAV4 2000-2005 used car review

The Toyota RAV4 is a small SUV with a purposeful look.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.2 out of 5

The good

Cute chunky looks
Reasonable ride and handling for a small SUV
Zippy 2-litre engine

The not-so-good

Steering is vague
Tiny boot holds hardly anything

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

New Zealand-new

Japanese import (RAV4 J)

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2002 Toyota RAV4 Limited

Price

$7,000 to $13,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre four-cylinder 1145kW/192Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Three-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full size wheel

Fuel economy

9.5-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

3860mm

Width

1735mm

Height

1650mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 1500kg (braked)

Turning circle

9.8m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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