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Introduced in 1996, Toyota's RAV4 is short for Recreational Active Vehicle with four-wheel drive. Following are Toyota Rav4 news highlights and reviews from a number of sources. (1996-2004 model years are indicated in parentheses.)

Car Review (All Years)
Reviews and ratings of the Toyota Rav4 (all years). These reviews are written by the owners themselves.

Car Survey (All Years)
See what owners of the Toyota Rav4 think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad.

MSN Carpoint (All Years)
See what owners think of their Toyota RAV4 from previous model years.

Popular Mechanics (All Years)
Here's a great summary of Toyota Rav4 owners' reports regarding price, convenience factors, reliability, and other mechanical matters.

Consumer Guide (2003)
Informative review including: Road Test, Prices, Rebates & Incentives, Engines, Standard Equipment, Optional Equipment, Specifications, Warranty Info and more.

Epinions (2003)
See what fellow owners of the 2003 Toyota Rav4 think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad.

Yahoo Autos (2003)
The 2003 RAV4 is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in two trims, the 4-Door 4X2 and the 4-Door 4X4. The 2003 RAV4's closest competitors include the Buick Rendezvous, the Kia Sorento, and the Suzuki XL-7.

Car Buying Strategies (2002)
2002 Toyota RAV4 review and price guide.

Edmunds (2002)
A solid and pleasing package, if a tad bit small.

Epinions (2002)
See what fellow owners of the 2002 Toyota Rav4 think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad.

Motor Trend (2002)
Toyota Rav4 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: If you can't spend a ton, but you still want the load capacity and all-weather capability of an SUV, there are rationally priced solutions.

National Highway Traffic Safety Admin (2002)
Crash test results for the 2002 Toyota RAV4 4-DR. 4x4.

The Car Connection (2002)
The Toyota RAV4 mini-SUV is missing just two things — an extra couple of cylinders to enable it to compete on equal terms with the increasingly muscular lot of smaller, "mini" SUVs that have cropped up (or been beefed up) since the RAV4 hit the market in 1996.

Yahoo Autos (2002)
The 2002 RAV4 is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in two trims, the 4-Door 4X2 and the 4-Door 4X4.

AJC Classifieds (2001)
2001 RAV4's exterior has been completely redesigned for a more aerodynamic, aggressive appearance. The exterior design includes a thick hood, inverted V-shaped grille and front combination lights with multi-reflectors and optional integrated fog lamps.

Auto Linker (2001)
All-new design increases size, power and visual appeal.

Canadian Driver (2001)
Redesigned for the first time since its introduction, the 2001 Toyota RAV4 has more interior room and cargo space, innovative seating arrangements, 17% more horsepower, and improved all-wheel-drive system, brakes and transmissions.

Car Trackers (2001)
Toyota RAV-4 wagon in new treatment looks tough, acts strong.

Cars Everything (2001)
The RAV4 for 2001 gets a new engine, and a fresh new body, not just a facelift, which makes the RAV4 larger inside and out, than the previous model.

Chicago Sun Times (2001)
The revamped 2001 RAV4 has new styling and is larger and more powerful--and shows Toyota is getting more intensely involved with the truck market.

Edmunds (2001)
Toyota increased the overall length, width, and height of the RAV4 over last year's model, resulting in more space throughout the interior. There's plenty of room for four passengers, but throw in a fifth and things get a little tight.

Epinions (2001)
Consumer opinions tell the story about the 2001 Toyota RAV4.

Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (2001)
Crash test results, with pictures. This one was rated "acceptable."

Internet Auto Guide (2001)
All-new design increases size, power and visual appeal.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2001)
Despite a few bumps, Toyota delivers a stylish sport ute.

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