Toyota RAV4

Popular compact SUV

The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Toyota since 1994, credited as one of the first vehicles in its class.

The name stands for "Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive." It has become one of the best-selling SUVs worldwide: We're thinking about trading in the sedan for a RAV4.

The model helped establish the crossover category—combining car-like handling with SUV versatility.

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plug-in hybrid · resale value · fuel efficiency · gas mileage · safety features · lane assist · touchscreen interface · all-wheel drive · cargo space · family car · test drive · global market · regenerative braking · liftgate · ground clearance · carbon footprint · emissions reduction · green technology

Categories
Opposites
vehicle body type

Toyota RAV4sedan

Enclosed passenger car

sports car · coupe · convertible · roadster · Toyota Camry

market positioning and practicality

Toyota RAV4Ferrari

Italian luxury automaker

Lamborghini · Rolls-Royce · Bugatti · McLaren · supercar

brand rivalry

Toyota RAV4Honda CR-V

Compact sport utility vehicle

Ford Escape · Nissan Rogue · Hyundai Tucson · Subaru Forester · Jeep Cherokee

Family

Toyota

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G