Road Test: 2013 Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 grows up. MotorWeek's John Davis has the road test review of the 2014 Toyota RAV4.

[@SoulfulHouseMafia]

I've got one. Bought it in February, love it!

[@nct76]

My wife and I were torn between the Santa Fe Sport 2.0T and the CRV until we test drove the new RAV4. The handling and the 6-speed transmission in the RAV4 blew away the CRV and the handling edged out the straight line acceleration of the turbo Santa Fe. We ended up buying the limited because it was a good balance of power, handling, space and fuel efficiency. The only downside was the ride on the 18" wheels for the limited. We are on 17" snow tires anyway for 6 months of the year in Ontario.

[@MemphisMojo15s]

I get the same mpg in my 2010 V6. It's AWD and it has 18" Run flat tires. I have no spare tire and I have a rear view camera from the factory. My car can tow 3500lbs which can be a full sized pop-up camper, 3100lbs, with room to spare. I can do 0-60 around 6.1-6.3 seconds and can park almost anywhere and my rear seats recline and slide. They also lie flat too. 2013 RAV looks nice but I like mine just as good. I don't see much improvement for 2013 and the side swing door made it unique.

[@mitch9521]

Domestics wish they were HALF as reliable as these.

[@zako23]

I have a V6 2007 rav and i test drove my friend's i4 2012 rav and it was night and day. the v6 is so much quieter and you don't compromise on fuel. And you're right, I got the v6 coz i can overtake effortlessly on the highway and also i can tow anything! apparantly only 15% or less people were buying v6 model in the past 3 years. But i think they really want to push the Highlander to be the ultimate family/vacation suv.

[@NMS350]

I actually really like this, just wish it had a V-6 still...

[@Friendly0Dan]

I soooo agree. It does look like the GMC Terrain from the rear.

[@bizkillall]

Just as an FYI Motorweek, the EPA tests all non-PZEV vehicles with ethanol free 93 Octane gasoline and is what the EPA numbers are based off. The rating is not based off of regular grade gasoline. PZEV vehicles are tested with ethanol free 91 octane.

[@sudiartobpn1324]

Yes Toyota Rav 4 very good

[@fernandorocha901]

Very nice this Toyota RAV4

[@zako23]

apparently only 15% of people were buying the V6 the last 3 years. so they went from 2.4 i4 to 2.5 i4 in 2009. but now they added 6 speed transmission to it...better fuel economy on the i4. i have a v6 and it's unreal. I tried the old i4 and it was laggy. Plus the previous generation, you didn't compromise fuel economy for hp. i think they should have kept the V6 too.

[@NMS350]

I'm sorry, but some of us are will to spend a little more for gas, to get effortless power. Also i would like to be able to tow something. So yes, i do believe that the availability of a V-6 would be "smart".

[@fooluae]

toyota quality that live more than any brand baby

[@CC58]

Exactly. Now Rav4 has same towing rating as the Corolla.

[@zachtravers]

I just wish they kept the V6.

[@KonaKoo]

Looks better for sure. Still prefer the CX-5.

[@onenikkione]

where's the braking and slalom testing????

[@fernandorocha901]

Great SUV

[@benjaminschmied7998]

We got them with a 2.0 and 2.2 diesel here in Europe.

[@LTF85199]

I couldn't agree more

[@CC58]

I test drove a 2010 today and it felt like driving a Civic, pretty nimble. The Escape is more expensive, catches on fire 3 different ways, and has the awful computer no one uses.

[@0x33f]

I hope they also asked for their resale value back too

[@kaleidoscopeon]

this looks good but i still love the new Honda CRV.

[@TheTechCguy]

You can now get one of those for less than $25k for a good XLE model. 6 year old car=6 years of depreciation

[@yiyangcheng]

What year of what? The RAV4? Or the GMC Terrain?? because i'm talking about this gen of RAV4 and the Current gen GMC terrain. I've seen somebody driven this RAV4 and it looks exactly like the GMC Terrain from the back.

[@TheTechCguy]

In being that it is a crossover, the back is covered so your stuff doesn't get wet or criminals steal it.

[@tails300]

OK these SUVs are starting to look too much alike :-(

[@njdoughboy]

How did the RAV not even make the 2012 crossover comparison video and then suddenly go on to beat the Honda, which WON the comparison video? Makes no sense to me. Did Toyota pay to win?

[@fernandoluis6222]

looks like the old mitsu outlander

[@mb013962]

you put 2014 in the desription

[@davidnsangudavi7967]

Como se repara a cúpula do motor RAV4 americana 2013

[@mengdynasty6034]

looks good but no v6? no thank you.

[@paullamont65]

Jeeps rock!

[@H31MU7]

God damnit John, your silky smooth voice is twice as good now as it was in '90, but your puns, they're twice as bad! XD

[@ACEcolorado1]

Kinda looks like a 1st Gen Murano combined with a Hyundai/Kia

[@MemphisMojo15s]

Will I trade for one some day. Nope. I will hunt for one with V6. I have the upgraded radiator and tranny cooler, hence the 3500lb tow capacity it came with. I know the options are similar, but mine also has more ground clearance and has a slightly tougher look without losing style. I really like my 2010. I'm gonna do a walk around review of it in a few days so if you're interested in it, keep a check on my channel.

[@sbl0323]

What year? Doesn't look anything like the new model's

[@lynnelillington3002]

nice

[@Offshore1977]

It is a better looking rav4 than the last model. But it has become too big. When they came to the US in 1995 the size was perfect. All the way to the early 2000's. Honda has the new HRV because the CRV became too big and left its original purpose. The Rav4 has left its original purpose too and now a compact SUV niche is vacant.

[@sleeksilver]

The CRV has grown less than four inches in length since it was introduced. That's nothing.

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Front end looks like an acura mdx rear looks like a gmc terrain. Looks decent together. This is a better choice than a shitty hyundai kia and maybe even honda small suv

[@jvrdlc]

No V6, then no deal... ima look at the santa fe now.. I want power in a small suv, in case I carry 5 ppl w luggages

[@benjaminschmied7998]

So? What was the choice?

[@BanzaiSushi]

i just looked...looks the same to me

[@Misterblueeee]

I agree with those who find the front end very ugly lol

[@yiyangcheng]

GMC called, and want it's Terrain rear end back

[@ElMasCafre]

toyota needs a Turbo system like the supra it works better

[@White03T4RV82WD]

Tow anything? Not quite.

[@speterj]

boo no v6

[@TheMichaelRN]

eu model looks always better.

[@stevethepokieman]

Older RAV4 was much better looking. No spare tire makes the hatch look huge and ugly. New front end looks like an ugly Mazda. Oh well.

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

John McDonnell I agree 100%

[@TurfSurf]

still got that ugly hanging tail pipe............lol

[@SebWDesign]

personally i think its as ugly as hell

[@moneyneversaves9812]

it is going from a good looking car to a an awful frog looking car. Seriously, exterior and interior looks are too old looking. Toyota is keep distancing themselves from youth interest. Toyota is next Grandma Car

[@blessingefya9002]

right....lol

[@baronvonawesomesauce6659]

get a volvo 240 wagon. better quality.

[@myakolakowski7930]

slow with unresponsive steering. Buy American. Ford Escape is a much better small suv!

[@thetechlibrarian]

Where’s the battery at In the escape again?

[@sudiartobpn1324]

Yes Toyota Rav 4 very good