"This car is the best for handling steep freeway on ramps, maneuvering into tight parking spaces and quick emergency freeway lane changes." We like the car so much we’re starting to think about buying the RAV4 hybrid, especially for all the new safety systems that we’ll need more and more as we age." The RAV4’s left rear bearing is starting to buzz, so we’re even more cautious than usual about avoiding jackrabbit starts and potholes. "Peppier than our 4Runner, which is 6 years newer. I am also able to get into tight parking spaces and make tight turns because of the maneuverability of this car." This car still has that get-up-and-go, even more so than our 2012 RAV4. I test drove this car when we first bought it on a freeway on-ramp that is short and steep. "This RAV4 model has incredible acceleration and maneuverability. Both steering and acceleration are very good." "A very peppy vehicle, fast off from stops" I live in the mountains and it has the power needed to get up over 11000 foot passes and more. You need to be young and have good knees to fully enjoy this vehicle." It is a five speed and is great fun on a back road. Very peppy with great acceleration and steering almost like a Mazda Miata. "exceptional handling, as one would expect from a smaller car" "Good power and handling good gas mileage - still after 15 years." "Still peppy, stable and accurate after 14 years" "I wish my car had greater acceleration, somewhat sluggish when trying to accelerate for example when on an onramp getting onto a freeway."
USED CARS TOYOTA RAV4 2004 PLUS
"AWD is all but mandatory in winter and a plus in heavy rain" "For a small SUV, powerful & very reliable."