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2006 Toyota RAV4

2006 Toyota RAV4
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 20-24/27-30 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I4 166HP
3.5L V6 269HP


Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.8
Exterior: 3.9
Interior: 3.3
Overall: 3.4

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2006 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2006 Toyota RAV4

  1. Good gas mileage
  2. Powerful V6
  3. Smooth ride
  4. Comfortable seats
  5. Reliability

Top 5 Cons of 2006 Toyota RAV4

  1. Smoother suspension
  2. Offer leather on all models
  3. Standard side airbags
  4. More comfortable back seats
  5. Better standard audio system

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Submitted 2009-10-26 19:22:19


 Clyde

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

3

Interior:

2

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
The power. It moves fast and it has a lot of room for storage.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
The seats, the radio reception, the upholstery, and the cupholders.

2006 Toyota RAV4 Review:
Overall good but I have had to return my Rav for warranty work twice. It is overrated and not worth the money I paid for it compared to other vehicles in the SUV class.

Submitted 2008-11-30 23:10:55


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
The v6 is very strong.( I think they could cut back on power)

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
The drivetrain whines and toyota said it is engineered that way. I am being told it is what it is so I guess I am stuck with. For having QUALITY as their slogan this rav4 does not show it to me. The whine is making me whine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006 Toyota RAV4 Review:
I think their quality has been overrated.

Submitted 2007-06-18 18:01:06


 monkeyseemonkeydo76

 

Performance:

2

Exterior:

2

Interior:

2

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
lots of leg room in back seat.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
needs to get better gas mileage.

2006 Toyota RAV4 Review:
Serious problems with my 4 cyl Rav. After taking off and pulling onto highway, car does not want to go, falls on it's face. Will go around 20 mph for a while then suddenly jerks and takes off. Also happens occasionally when I make a turn. Dealer cannot find a problem with it, contacted Toyota a second time and waiting on a response. I want my money back. I'll be sticking with Honda from now on. Anyone else have troubles, please email me, monkeyseemonkeydo76@yahoo.com

Submitted 2007-03-09 12:48:04


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
reliability, external appearance

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
"Toughen up" the front grill appearance

2006 Toyota RAV4 Review:
Would prefer greater seat comfort like the Highlander

Submitted 2007-02-06 09:23:59


 MX5LVRS

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
Performance

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
Mileage and interior noise

Submitted 2006-12-20 12:58:10


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
hybrid version

2006 Toyota RAV4 Review:
Toyota missed a bet by not developing a hybrid with more than 11 cu. ft. trunk space smaller than the Highlander

Submitted 2006-12-18 07:48:17


 nadbak

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
the power, comfort, style, look, feel

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
built in car starter

Submitted 2006-11-30 13:09:34


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
engine

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
aound ayatem

2006 Toyota RAV4 Review:
Great acceleration, comfortable ride too stiff on rough roads

Submitted 2006-10-22 12:17:59


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
Rides well

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
The Radio does NOT get any clear reception. Dealership and Toyota Headquarters won't deal with it. Told me to turn on my 6 CD player and forget radio.

Submitted 2006-10-22 10:41:16


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
V-6 engine, handling on the sport, gas milage, comfort.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
More rugged look.

Submitted 2006-10-09 19:06:05


 hotdiggitydogusa

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

2

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
I am a three time Rav Owner since 1998...need I say more?

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
I HATE the seats...they are the worst and I will sell/trade much sooner...and It will require a significant seat style change for me to purchase again,

2006 Toyota RAV4 Review:
Any feedback/guidance on the seats is greatly needed and appreciated.

Submitted 2006-09-05 09:17:57


 hls

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
4 cilinders (Eco)
7 seats

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
Rear Bumper Sensors

2006 Toyota RAV4 Review:
Great design
Great Quality

Submitted 2006-09-01 02:38:20


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
power and handling

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
more accessories

Submitted 2006-08-30 21:22:44


 POPEYEBOB1985

 

Performance:

2

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
COMFORT,ROOM,EASY TO DRIVE

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
ACCELERATION STINKS ON THE 2.4L I4 166HP ENGINE.IT TAKES ABOUT 8 SECONDS TO GET THE ENGINE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM A DEAD STOP.THIS IS NOT SAFE WHEN YOU WANT TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC.

2006 Toyota RAV4 Review:
I LIKE EVERYTHING ABOUT MY RAV4 EXCEPT FOR THE INITIAL LACK OF ENGINE POWER UPON ACCELAERATION.IVE TALKED TO MY TOYOTA DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.THE DEALER SAID TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND HOPFULLY WORKING ON IT?

Submitted 2006-08-20 01:03:46


 djwrightf

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
0 to 60mph in 6.3 seconds with the V6.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
Drop 4 cyl. production and make only v6 model and add optional nav. GPS.

2006 Toyota RAV4 Review:
The Rav4 V6 is fast,beautiful,aerodynamic and handles better than most sports cars with.83 latteral accelleration and drag coefficient of.34

Submitted 2006-08-10 10:54:09


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
everything, acceleration w/v6 outstanding, styling, reliability

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
standard side airbags, better padding on the arm rests

Submitted 2006-07-22 17:13:14


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
Performance of V6 engine. Smooth ride. Versatility. Great ride!

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
Opening window on tailgate. Light buttons on doors

2006 Toyota RAV4 Review:
I traded in a 2000BMW 323 wagon for my new RAV4 and I think the Toyota handles almost as well and should be MUCH more dependable!

Submitted 2006-07-15 18:38:52


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
powerful v-6 plenty of room for gear

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
cannot think of anything different i would do.

Submitted 2006-07-14 10:55:08


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
Powerfull and fuel efficient 4 cylinder engine.Excellent handleing.Pleanty of storage capacity.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
More comfortable seats(Too hard).More leg room in front.Better standard stereo radio.

2006 Toyota RAV4 Review:
I really like my new RAV 4 but it has one major fault,when riding with the front windows up and the rear windows down,there is a very profound buffeting that is really painfull.It takes fooling around with window placement to get rid of thos horrible sound,very,very bad vibration.Can't believe Toyota engineers missed this.

Submitted 2006-07-07 12:40:40


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota RAV4?
Acceleration, storage space

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota RAV4?
accelerator a bit too "touchy."

2006 Toyota RAV4 Review:
It's a great vehicle, though I know that getting speeding tickets is almost unavoidable. There's plenty of room for gear and almost too much power, though when passing other cars, it's a great feeling to see them disappear in your rearview mirror. The only problem is that sometimes you get too much power when going very slow and near objects, such as when parking. You have to be very careful with the accelerator not to hit the car in front or back.

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