2013 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews

The changes made to the 2013 are excellent. I would have bought a Honda CRV if Toyota had not changed the lift gate and spare tire. I waited four months for the RAV4 to get manufactured and delivered to local dealerships. It was worth the wait! I bought the Limited model and love the options that come on that model. I have had the vehicle three weeks and have been getting excellent gas milage. There is nothing that I don't like about the vehicle. Bob S

Traded a 2012 GMC Terrain for the 2013 Rav 4 XLE. Love everything about this vehicle. The mpg is excellent, fun to drive, very comfortable and amble cargo area. This is a great value ... you will not be disappointed.

Confusing instruments= seems to cover all I need to know, Not used to the system !! Used to larger autos but seems to do all that I require and fun to drive. I'm happy with the TOY!!

I had a ford escape before and decided to try Toyota. This Toyota Rav4 is Great. I could not ask for a better car. I heard that Toyota was a great company but Wow am I impressed. I love everything about it

I'm one of those people that need to research everything to the nth degree before I purchase. I researched and test drove many small SUV's....... For the price, features, ride quality, performance, and overall bang for the buck you can't beat the newly designed 2013 RAV4. I honestly could not be happier with my purchase and absolutely enjoy driving this vehicle. The XLE trim level has the most bang for the buck with many standard features you'd have to either pay more for or purchase the top trim level to get it in other SUV's. Completely happy with purchase.....you can't go wrong with the 2013 RAV4!

We bought our first Toyota RAV 4in 2007.....For 5 years we had no problem at all..but we lost IT.in SANDY...and we had no doubts that we should buy again RAV 4,,model of 2013....The car that we had before our first RAV 4_ was Land Rover...and it was not that reliable like TOYOTA .RAV 4....

I started my purchasing process setting up with a buying service and using an insurance company's recommendations. I had no intention of purchasing a Toyota, in fact I was opposed to the idea. I'm still surprised I purchased one. I had test driven the Honda CRV, the Mazda CX-5, Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Chevy Equinox, Lincoln MKX, Subaru Outback, and Forester. I needed a car like ride, and room for several suitcases or crates in the back, I wanted AWD, leather heated seats and good MPG. Didn't think I'd get all that. There are a lot of good choices, I do believe I could have been happy with several of these. I bought an AWD Limited with no additional options. the pluses of the RAV4: * bluetooth, it works flawlessly. Didn't expect to have that standard *Nice ride, quiet cabin. * I'm averaging 27 mpg (1500 miles) though I drive aggressively. When driving in eco mode and being mindful of mpg, I can get 31 mpg. *AWD was perfect for our recent snows. I drove it in 6" of fresh unplowed snow. It's surefooted. *keyless entry. . With gloves on in winter it's just so much easier. *the 2 tone interior looks great. *great ride, even in the back seats. *Plenty of leg room for my tall family. Negs: *so so stereo. (3 others were far better) I did not get Nav. or the stereo upgrade My previous car had a better stereo. It's 8 yrs old too. A new stereo on their top tier style should sound better. * The dealers all advertise the seats in the Rav4 Limited as leather. They are NOT. I'd decided on the Rav4 after driving the Honda. That dealer told me the Rav4 seating was a synthetic/leather blend. After researching the Softex I called the salesman on it, he then checked on it and it's synthetic. I felt deceived. I can't believe they don't know it's not leather. I went to 3 dealers and heard the same thing. (I asked for and received an additional price cut by the dealer, for their mistake.) . I do like the feel of the Softex, and hope it lasts like leather.

Keep making Great cars and trucks for generations to come!!! Will have 3 kids needing cars in the next few years

We leased a 2006, purchased a 2010 and just got the 2013. The 2006 had a 6 which could make your nose bleed when punching it at a light...whee. All were reliable with no issues. The only complaint(s) are we miss the dual lid on the console storage box, the sliding cover on the upper dash storage shelf and the sunglasses storage in the roof. The backup camera is awesome as is the Bluetooth sync for your phone. We got a little organizer for the console storage and are looking for some kind of box for the open dash shelf. With only 500 miles we are getting better mileage than the 2010.

Have owned only 3 weeks but am happy with my choice. Was also seriously considering a Honda CRV and looked at several other crossovers (every make has one and they all look about the same). Preferred the RAV4 XLE (FWD, cloth seats) exterior and interior design and the timing chain (vs. CRV's belt which requires major $ to replace at 80,000 miles). Also dealer provided lifetime powertrain warranty at no additional cost. Toyota made some nice improvements on the 2013 model vs. prior ones. Hopefull still one of the most reliable cars made.