2016 Toyota RAV4 Review

By Bill Jackson
October 17, 2018
img216401376 1459788030873 jpg 2016 Toyota RAV4 | Cars.com photo by Angela Conners

CARS.COM — The 2016 Toyota RAV4 is a useful compact SUV, but the SE trim level is let down by a stiff ride and a high price tag. The RAV4’s slight update for 2016 brings it closer to the competition, but it still trails class leaders.

Find out more in my review.
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Bill Jackson

Former assistant managing editor Bill Jackson manages the Research section, and he enjoys triathlons and cross-country skiing.

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