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Suvoty 2007 Toyota Rav4 Front View

2007 Sport/Utility Of The Year Testing

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.

Suvoty 2007 Toyota Rav4 Side View
Suvoty 2007 Toyota Rav4 Ratings

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