2010 Toyota RAV4 - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2010 toyota rav4 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...whiplash-reducing front headrests, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are standard on every 2010 Toyota RAV4. Vehicles equipped with the V6 and/or the optional third-row seats also come with hill-start assist and downhill assist control. In crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the RAV4 earned a perfect five stars for driver protection in frontal impacts and four stars for front passenger protection. It earned five stars for front- and rear-occupant protection in side impacts. The RAV4 also performed well in Insurance Institute... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2010 toyota rav4Source: CarGurus
...Although the Toyota RAV4 compact SUV changes little for 2010, it continues to offer a little something for everyone, making it one of the most popular vehicles in its class. |
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2010 Toyota RAV4 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Historically, adding seats has meant robbing space from the others, even if you don't choose the third-row option. That's the beauty of the sliding second-row seats; in the RAV4, the third-row option imposes no sacrifice on the five-seater, and the three-row model loses only 1 cubic foot of second-row passenger volume and none of its maximum cargo space when the third row's in the floor. The third row is by no means roomy, but it'll do in a pinch, and there's not much downside to buying it for infrequent use — apart from its cost and added weight. Cargo Buyers who forgo the third row will... |
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2010 Toyota RAV4 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Standard remote keyless entry Optional dual-zone automatic climate control Optional heated seats Optional third-row seating Optional navigation system with XM NavTraffic Under the Hood The RAV4 is available with a four-cylinder or V-6 powertrain. Both front- and all-wheel-drive models are offered; the V-6 RAV4s can tow up to 3,500 pounds, when properly equipped. Downhill Assist Control, which controls speed during off-road descents, and Hill-Start Assist Control, which holds the car in position for two or three seconds, is standard on V-6 models and four-cylinder RAV4s with a third-row seat... |
Toyota RAV4 Related News
Toyota RAV4 EV: An Important Precedent For Electric Crossovers
The Toyota Company is slated to release the new all electric RAV4 EV mini SUV in 2012. If all goes as planned, this will be one of the first dozen or so electric cars... November 30, 2010 by Chris Burdick
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV
Toyota has revealed the new Tesla-partnered RAV4 EV at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show today, the first of 35 demonstration vehicles that will lay the ground work for the... November 17, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Official: Tesla And Toyota To Jointly Develop All-Electric RAV4
Electric vehicles are popularly perceived as the front-runner of the alternate fuel competition, but successfully developing EVs has proven to be a difficult and expensive... July 16, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Toyota RAV4 Facelift
Toyota is no doubt stuck in the midst of one of the worst recall/public relations media storms in recent memory, but that's not deterring the company from its product plans... February 15, 2010 by Nelson Ireson 5
2009 Toyota RAV4 priced from $21,500 in the U.S.
Toyota today announced U.S. pricing details for its 2009 RAV4, which starts from $21,500 and runs as high as $27,810 for a Limited-trim model equipped with four-wheel drive... August 5, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann 2
Why should I also consider these?
Most of the compact crossover vehicles now offer a choice of four-cylinder or V-6 engines, as well as front- or all-wheel drive.
The Honda and Subaru are the only exceptions.
But take a look at styling and interiors and they differ significantly.
The Ford Escape prioritizes boxy styling and a basic, square interior layout that still shows strengths versus sleeker, more rounded rivals.
It performs well, too.
The Subaru Forester became quite a bit larger with its last redesign; it still emphasizes all-weather handling over third-row utility or overt luxury.
The Honda CR-V is an excellent, very space-efficient design with plenty of room for five, and it's TheCarConnection.com's longtime pick in this class, though it's not much fun to drive, nor does it have any significant off-road ability.
Another model worth considering is the 2010 Kia Sorento—fresh off a complete redesign and to be assembled in Georgia.
The new Sorento measures up closely with the RAV4—between compact and mid-size—and promises especially nice interior appointments and a very generous feature list.
