Toyota
2010 Toyota RAV4 4-Cylinder Front-Wheel Drive
What it Is: A two-row five passenger midsize crossover with an optional third row.
Who it's For: Families who don't need only two LATCH points, and maybe an occasional third row seat.
What's Hot: Competes against other compact crossovers with only two rows of seats.
What's Not: More expensive than competitors, larger, too.
How It Got Its Score: The RAV4 offers good cargo space behind the second row of seats and good fuel economy with the four-cylinder.
Toyota probably doesn't want you to know this, but in many ways the RAV4 is better than the bigger and more expensive Highlander. How could this be so? Well, the RAV4 gets better fuel economy, for starters. It costs considerably less money, too. And if you opt for the RAV4's third row of seats, you actually get more cargo room behind the third row than you do behind the third row of the Highlander (although in fairness, 12.3 cu.-ft. is still pretty small). The RAV4 actually competes against other, mostly smaller crossovers like the Honda CR-V, and does well. Throw in its extra size and capacity with all the other RAV4's attributes -- low price, fuel efficient four-cylinder engine and a good level of safety equipment -- and it's easy to see why this small crossover remains popular.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$21,500 |
| Destination |
$800 |
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Other Models (Base Price) |
Sport ($24,000)
Limited ($25,290) |
Mechanical
Engine Size |
2.5 liters |
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Engine Type |
Inline-4 |
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Horsepower |
179 hp |
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Torque |
172 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Regular Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
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Transmission |
4-Speed Automatic |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
22 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
28 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
24 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Midsize SUV |
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Family Friendliness |
8.5 |
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Doors |
Five |
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Seat Rows |
Two |
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Passengers |
Five |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
36.4 cu. ft. |
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Max Cargo Space |
73.0 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
4 Stars |
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NHTSA Driver Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rear Passenger Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
4 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Acceptable |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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