Used Toyota RAV4 cars

The style of the car

With its tall, boxy lines, the five-door Toyota RAV4 offers a traditional SUV look and feel. It’s a five-seater which is slightly larger than its rivals. All models include alloy wheels and lots of stylish design touches.

How it drives

With its soft suspension, quiet petrol-electric engines and smooth automatic gearbox, the RAV4 is comfortable, easy and relaxing to drive. There’s more than enough power for most situations, while four-wheel drive models inspire confidence in slippery conditions. All versions benefit from a reversing camera which makes parking simple. It’s also a good tow car if you get the four-wheel drive version.

The interior

The RAV4 is a big car with room for five adult passengers. It has a large, well-shaped boot and its back seats fold flat in one easy movement. The interior is spacious and robust, creating a very capable family car. All versions are well-equipped, with climate control and the latest infotainment available across the range. Design and Excel versions get extra options, like LED headlamps, leather trim and adaptive cruise control.

Running costs and reliability

Affordable prices make the Toyota RAV4 an excellent used buy. All engines are cost-effective to run, but the hybrid models attract extremely low tax bills in addition to tiny fuel costs. Insurance and maintenance costs are comparable to rivals and What Car magazine named the RAV4 Most Reliable Model in the Large SUV category, so maintenance costs should be low. Euro NCAP gave it a full five-star score for safety.

How it compares with similar cars

The Toyota RAV4 sits between the compact C-HR and massive Land Cruiser in Toyota’s SUV line-up. Tall with rugged, angular styling, the RAV4 has a more conventional 4x4 look than its rivals, the Ford Kuga and VW Tiguan. It also features efficient petrol-electric engines for sensible town motoring. Durable and reliable, the RAV4 has been awarded a coveted Best Buy accolade from Which.