The compact crossover that defined the segment—a practical, reliable, and efficient SUV that’s been a top seller for decades. It’s the car that proved people wanted SUVs, not wagons.
The RAV4 is a front-wheel-drive or AWD, unibody compact crossover. 1st gen (1996-2000): 2.0L 3S-FE I4 (120 hp), 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto. 2nd gen (2001-2005): 2.0L 1AZ-FE I4 (148 hp), 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto. 3rd gen (2006-2012): 2.4L 2AZ-FE I4 (166 hp) or 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 (269 hp), 5-speed manual or 5-speed/6-speed auto. 4th gen (2013-2018): 2.5L 2AR-FE I4 (176 hp) or hybrid (194 hp), 6-speed auto or CVT. 5th gen (2019-2026): 2.5L A25A-FKS I4 (203 hp) or 2.5L A25A-FXS hybrid (219 hp), 8-speed auto or CVT.
The RAV4 is very reliable. The 3S-FE, 1AZ-FE, 2AZ-FE, 2AR-FE, and A25A engines are all excellent. The 4-speed, 5-speed, and 6-speed autos are reliable. The 8-speed auto is good. The hybrid is bulletproof. The RAV4 is a 250,000+ mile SUV with minimal issues.
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