2010 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews

This vehicle meets my needs because: It drives and stops well in snow. It is comfortable on a long drive. It gets reasonable gas milage (26.5 mpg avg for 1200 miles, from Calif. to Washington state.) The design and arrangement of the seats, controls, and storage inside is well thought out and functional. I frequently drive on Forest Service roads and sometimes with some snow. I have really appreciated the safety features that keep the vehicle tracking straight under power and when breaking. We think it is a safe, reliable and efficient package for use around town, long trips, and traveling on the back roads in the wilderness. I have towed my small sailboat, had my bike rack on it and hauled mountaineering gear up to the trailhead on snowy roads. All worked well.

So far so good, drives well,,,has a couple blind spots that you have to get used to checking but overall an excellent car.

I am always on the go and live in the DFW area and the with the size of the gas tank, I have to fill up twice a week. The base model Rav I have only give me 300 miles w/ full gas tank. I wish it were at least 400. I got what I paid for. Good car for a family of 3, any more will be a tight squeeze. Very strong sturdy vehicle, the little engine is great. Has plenty of storage in the back!

The RAV4 is quieter than I expected and the gas mileage is at least as good as the EPA estimate, if not a little better. I got the V6 which is very responsive. I like that you can lock in the 4 wheel drive at lower speeds. I only wish that it came with a compass since I did not get the navigation.

It was a toss-up between the CR-V & RAV4, but after test driving and value-comparing the two vehicles, my new RAV4 Limited won hands down. Features that I love: 4-cyl provides great gas mileage but isn't puny when accelerating (CR-V doesn't have the gusto); stylish interior & exterior (mine is red with grey interior), heated seats, great cargo area (jogging stroller, pack n' play and tons of other baby gear fit with room to spare), XM Satellite, Bluetooth capability...and for all of us parents, the convertible car seat for my 16 month old daughter fits perfect (bench seat reclines to allow for a snug fit). This was a huge concern for me, and the CR-V didn't provide the same kind of fit - I would have had to place a rolled up towel or something similar underneath the car seat to get it to snap snuggly in place. The only drawback to the RAV4 is that the seats aren't conducive to long road trips - they get a little hard on the tushie after a while! I was on the fence given Toyota's reputation as of late, but I'm happy I took the chance - looking forward to driving my RAV4 for years to come.

My husband and I moved to upstate NY and decided that we needed a four wheel drive car able to carry our golf clubs, fishing equipment and found antiques. Our only negative is gas milage. Our other car is a 2004 Toyota Corolla and we just gave our 2001 Hyundai Elantra to our daughter. Both of these vehicles get higher gas mileage. But in every other catagory, it is a 5+!

Just purchased but its first long distance drive proved it is what we wanted - comfortable, quiet, responsive and miserly on fuel.

I enjoy being higher up in the car it is the first time for us. We use to have an Avalon. I feel like I can see better. Very comfortable..............

Before I got my RAV4 in October 2009 I've test driven Acura RDX, BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Subaru Forester. In my opinion RAV4 V6 is just the best sport SUV for the money. Pros: The acceleration is great. My black leather interior looks luxurious. The trunk space is big enough for my 2 mountain bikes :) Cons: Would like to see sharper exterior design. Standard sound system is just ok. No Bluetooth connection. Toyota Infamous Recall: I haven't had any issues with an acceleration pedal, but I had it replaced by a dealer just in case.

Got a great deal out of a three year lease. Car handles very well for a compact SUV, better than the 2005 Ford Escape I drove before. Ride can be harsh at times and highway wind and tire noise are noticeable. Overall fit and finish is good, material feels a bit cheap though. Honda and Mazda feels more luxurious. Gas mileage is decent for a 4x4 with four cylinder, I get around 25MPG on local roads. Overall I would recommend.