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2001 Toyota RAV4

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Key specifications

Highlights
Gas I4
Engine Type
25 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
148 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity
Engine
142 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0L/122
Displacement
Gas I4
Engine Type
Suspension
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
Electrical
325
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
80
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Pwr
Brake Type
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Engine

142 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 6000 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0L/122 Displacement
Gas I4 Engine Type

Suspension

w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut Suspension Type - Front
Double-Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear
w/Stabilizer Bar Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
15 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A Curb Weight - Front
N/A Curb Weight
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs Total Option Weight
2,877 lbs Base Curb Weight
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Electrical

325 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
80 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Pwr Brake Type
Yes Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available Brake ABS System
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
11.8 x 0.71 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12, 000 miles
Dealer certification
160- or 174-point inspections

Consumer reviews

4.4 / 5
Based on 29 reviews
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Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.8
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.2
Reliability 4.4

Most recent

I bought my 2001 RAV4 in 2010.

I bought my 2001 RAV4 in 2010. It had 100,000 miles. I have put 125,000 more miles on it.. it’s the best car I’ve ever owned. I can still get 25 to 27 miles to the gallon. Doesn’t use any oil. The seats are very versatile. Can recline be removed or flip forward. It’s got a generous cargo area. And has been extremely reliable. The reliability and versatility outweighs the lackluster power. I paid 10,000 for it and could probably sell it for 10,000. Great car, and I’m hanging onto it. It’s now 24 years old.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 3.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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Very reliable.

This vehicle is fuel efficient. Very reliable. My daughter loves driving it. This vehicle’s size is perfect for a teenagers first car. I definitely recommend this vehicle for everyday practical use.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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2001 Toyota RAV4 review: Our expert's take

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RAV4 was the first of the breed, Toyota’s original take in 1996 on what was to become a brisk-selling portion of the sport utility market. It was small, lightweight, stylish and affordable, appealing to young people as a sporty alternative to the lumbering SUVs driven by their parents. Really more of a tall car with off-roading pretensions than a true SUV, the RAV4 spawned many followers in a segment of mini-SUVs saddled with the unfortunate label of “cute ute.” Redesigned for 2001, RAV4 is still cute, even though it’s slightly bigger and marginally more powerful.

Based on the Camry automobile chassis, RAV4 straddles the line between car and truck. With optional all-wheel drive (front drive is standard), it will perform light-duty four-wheeling, such as traversing snow or dirt roads, but it lacks the tough transfer case or low-gear settings that allow brawny four-wheelers to survive boulder-hopping and punishing off-road terrain.

The advantage of this setup is high ground clearance and versatility of an SUV, but with the fuel economy, moderate price tag and drivability of a passenger car. New styling gives RAV4 a more aggressive look, but it seems more like a fashion statement than an SUV workhorse. RAV, with its gleaming chrome and pearlescent paint and shapely plastic inserts along the sides, has the feel of a jewel box or a modernistic case for cosmetics. Yes, the allure is definitely feminine.

The new RAV4 looks bigger and more substantial than the original version. It is slightly bigger, which benefits interior space, comfortably seating four adults, five in a pinch. The split rear seats fold forward easily and come out without much effort, creating space for a full camping trip worth of gear. The rear seats also recline and adjust fore and aft for legroom needs, both commendable features. The interior look is also high-style, much improved over the past model, but with liberal use of tacky-looking aluminum-tinted plastic trim.

The test RAV, with all-wheel-drive and five-speed stick shift, was sporty and fun to drive, even though it is light on horsepower. The aluminum four with variable valve timing boosts the RAV from 127 to 148 horsepower, which may sound like plenty for a vehicle that weighs less than 3,000 pounds. But the power doesn’t dial on until the engine in singing in the high RPMs. Torque off the line is soft, acceleration is less than impressive, and passing power on the highway is barely adequate. Manual shifting gives the RAV a bit more poke than it would have with automatic. All this power talk is relative, though, to the beefy V-6s available in most of the competition.

Part of RAV4’s continued reliance on a four-cylinder is undoubtedly because of Toyota’s new Highlander, an SUV that’s slightly bigger and heavier-duty than RAV4. Highlander, one of five SUV models now offered by Toyota, is powered by a 220-horse V-6.

The RAV4 starts off pretty inexpensive for a bare-bones version, but the options quickly add up. On the tester, the “L” package of features costs $3,120 and includes air-conditioning; stereo system; power windows, locks and mirrors; spare-tire cover; fog lamps; appearance enhancements; and, of course, floor mats. Anti-lock brakes are $590 extra. They should be standard. Sixteen-inch alloy wheels and tires are $875; leather interior, $800; power moonroof, $815; limited-slip differential, $390; and roof rack, $220. What you then have is a well-equipped RAV4 that comes dangerously close to $25,000, no longer inexpensive and encroaching into the territory of bigger, more-capable SUVs.

Though still light on horsepower, RAV4 has grown bigger and roomier, and it remains fun to drive and capable of a wide variety of chores. Sport and utility in a sport utility vehicle. What do you know?

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Safety review

Based on the 2001 Toyota RAV4 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Nhtsa rollover rating
3/5

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