2010 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews

I recently purchased a brand new RAV4 because of the great deals Toyota was offering. I typically wouldnt be able to afford this vehicle but am very happy i was... I purchased the Base Model V6 with AWD and must say i couldnt be more impressed. The V6 has a ton of get up and go, and the options on the base model are hands down better than any other base model SUV. Only minor complaint would be that the seats could be more comfortable. LOVE IT SO FAR

This is a very good car, but could have been great with a some more thoughtful user friendly design. No interior latch on the rear hatch is a bummer when sitting back there and changing into wet suit, bike pants, ski clothes etc. Also, when opening rear hatch, snow on roof falls INTO car. Similar problem on side doors. Center dash heater vents are hard to aim and you can't fully shut them off. Max roof weight of 200lbs is not enough for all my gear. Secondary glove box is hokey and poorly made. Automatic gear shifter drives me crazy. Very difficult to find gears when driving at night and clunky operation. The car is overly computerized. It's constantly beeping at me for some reason or another which is very distracting. Like what's up with the "traction" warning like I don't already know that I am sliding around on the snow and don't need to be distracted by warning bells and whistles. And every time I put a bag of groceries on the passenger seat, the no seat belt warning starts going off. Silly, but I guess that is modern cars.

I've been looking for a step up from my Toyota Solara for a while now. I settled on the Rav4 after test driving the Ford Edge (close second) and the Honda CR-V (disappointing). The Rav4 excells in comfort, styling, looks and fun! I had to wait to get my V6 in blue, but I love, love, love it!!!

This is the 3rd Rav4 I have owned. It is a huge improvement over earlier years although at the time, I thought they were great. The new, bigger 4 cylinder engine handles the extra weight of the longer, wider Rav4 with ease. The extra cargo room is greatly appreciated by my dog and the ride is smooth. The traction and stability controls make winter driving a breeze.

I purchased a 2010 Rav 4 Limited v6 in Nov. 2009. I have been more than pleased with my purchase. The Rav is small and sporty, yet gives me the room for 2 kids. Do your homework, and don't believe the media hype if you are a Toyota fan...

After much research looking at CRV, Subaru Outback & Forester, Chevy Equinox, etc, I settled on the RAV4. I wanted good gas mileage, good in snow, room for a family of 5 plus the occasional 6 or 7th passenger & dependable. So far I think this fits the bill. Mileage has been in upper 20's (~27) around town-we bought the 4 cylinder. It drives nice in our snowy NH winter w/good ground clearance/traction. We purchased the 3rd row seat & while small, fits our 2 boys (age 11 & 13), at least for short trips. It's too early to tell re:reliability but it has a good reputation & presumably this will hold up. I wish the accelerator issue hadn't arisen. That adds new meaning to the Toyota slogan "moving forward". Toyota better get that cleared up or they will lose a lot of customers. My only thought for improvement is I wish it was offered in a manual transmission &/or hybrid engine. Otherwise a great solid package.

This is my first SUV. I have owned this car for over two months now and I am very happy so far. I have the V6 4X4 limited model with NAV and leather seats. Likes: Very quick and nimble with good ride quality. The back-up camera works well with the spare tire on the rear. The NAV system works well. You cannot input destinations while moving, but all Toyota's are like this. The bluetooth works well. Dislikes: The driver seat position is OK, but the steering wheel blocks some of the warning lights. The glove box rattles a little.

This is my first suv and I have only had it a month so I can't really compare it. But so far so good!

Likes: Exterior sporty styling, INCLUDING the rear mounted spare with solid cover; roof cargo rack with rails; better than 26 MPG combined highway/city driving on new engine; interior room; large controls for climate system; center arm rest in back seat; airbags all around; telescoping/tilt steering wheel (a necessity for this vehicle); very responsive steering; 4-cylinder engine has enough power to merge into traffic and climb the hills; and vehicle FEELS solid and well-built when driving. Dislikes: Seats are pretty firm and takes some getting used to after having a luxury van with leather seats; needs wind/rain deflectors on side windows, which I plan to add very soon. That's all so far. Overall: I am very impressed with this vehicle, especially when you consider the price point, and Toyota's reputation for safety and resale value. For a Base model, FWD, 4-cylinder RAV, the new 2010 definitely delivers.

When I drove it (Base 4 cyl. 4 WD) the first time I loved how comfortably it drove. The handling is excellent...very smooth on the road. I thought the RAV4 controlled and dampened the bumps very well will little noise. Making turns was very easy. The power is more than adequate when starting from a stop position. I like the exterior for its new ruggedness and style, particularly the front grille. Although it was a base model and it had those steel wheels, the overall exterior is appealing and nice to look at. I also like the interior, though not as much as the exterior. Still, I found the HVAC controls very visible, assessible and easy to use. I think Toyota did a decent job with the type of materials on the dashboard. The seats are fairly comfortable. For what it's worth, I believe that the RAV4 does offer a variety of basic features such as air- conditioning, power doors, keyless entry, Brake assist... I bought the 2010 RAV4 last month and I've had so much driving pleasure. It's a fun compact suv to drive.