Toyota RAV4
Top-Ten Finisher
What It Is
Its smallest SUV now gets a V-6 option that makes this a power-to-weight monster.
What You Should Know
New vehicle is almost as big as old Highlander. Both I-4 and V-6 are vastly improved in power and fuel efficiency, but the V-6 is the rocket of this yearis competition. For overall quality, performance, and value, this is state of the art in the segment.
Bottom Line
A strong contender, but is lacking in some design fizz and sizzle.
| 2007 Toyota Rav4 |
| Base Price Range | $21,455-$27,025 |
| As-Tested Price | $28,275 (Sport V-6 4WD) |
| Vehicle Layout | Front engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV |
| Engine | 3.5L/269-hp/246-lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Curb Weight, F/R DIST | 3703 lb (59/41%) |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
| Length X Width X Height | 181.1 x 73.0 x 68.7 in |
| Max Cargo Capacity | 73.0 cu ft |
| Max Towing Capacity | 3500 lb |
| 0-60 MPH | 6.4 sec |
| Quarter Mile | 15.0 sec @ 92.4 mph |
| BRAKING, 60-0 MPH | 130 ft |
| Lateral Acceleration | 0.75 g avg |
| 600-Foot Slalom | 60.6 mph avg |
| MT Figure Eight | 28.6 sec @ 0.59 g avg |
| Epa City/Hwy Fuel Economy | 21/28 mpg |
| Bet you didn't know | Concave cam lobe flanks open the RAV4 V-6's valves faster, keep them open longer, for high engine output. |
| Sum Up | Up to the high standards of toyota build quality--but lacking in fizz and Sizzle. |