2004 Toyota RAV4
Short review of 2004 Toyota RAV4
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Price as tested: CDN$33650
The single biggest criticism of RAV4 has always been power, of therefore, lack of. Toyota finally addressed this issue by giving RAV4 the power it desperately needs. Its the same 2.4L VVT-i DOHC 16-valver engine as in Camry, Solara and Highlander. 161hp and 165 lb/ft of torque finally gives out enough performance that this cute-ute should have back in day 1. With this powerplant, RAV4 no longer feels underengined as its a docile car to drive. It drives like a “sports car on steriods” with its firm suspension setting that provides good driver feedback. However, it remains too expensive as the model we tested with auto tranny costs over 33 grand with leather seats. For this price, you could easily get a better mini-ute like Subaru Forester.
Overall rating: 3/5