2002 Toyota RAV4 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
After a thorough redesign in 2001, the 2002 Toyota Rav4 arrived with no major changes. Consumers seemed to be liking the new, bigger, and...
After a thorough redesign in 2001, the 2002 Toyota Rav4 arrived with no major changes. Consumers seemed to be liking the new, bigger, and more powerful Rav4, so Toyota left well enough alone.
The Rav4 is small enough to feel nimble on city streets, yet large enough that the taller reviewers (6 feet plus) felt comfortable in both front and back seats (okay, less comfy in the back).
The Rav4 has earned a reputation as a reasonably-priced SUV with reasonable fuel efficiency (about 22/26 city/highway, although again people we spoke to claimed to get up to 30 mpg on the highway).
What owners say
"The 2002 Toyota RAV4 has generally received positive feedback from owners. Many appreciated its reliability, comfort, and smooth ride, noting that it's practical and has ample cargo space. However, some drivers expressed concerns about its gas mileage and suggested that its front-wheel drive might struggle in snow compared to all-wheel drive options. Overall, drivers feel it's a dependable vehicle that's fun to drive."
I love my RAV4. It's fun to drive, gets pretty good gas mileage, and handles well. It has lots of room in the back for shopping trip purchaces. It's white and easy to keep clean. I would recommend the RAV4.
August 6, 2009Overall, I think this vehicle is a good value. I like the fact that the back seats can be removed, and the dashboard panel is easy to reach and use. I wish it got better gas mileage for a 4 cylinder vehicle.
September 19, 2020its simple and real. it may be an I4 small suv, but its got a punch and attacks corners well and actually quite fun. i feel like PART of the car, like i know what its going to do next. the engine is bullet-proof and at 126,000 miles+, it still runs smoothly. styling is actually fairly nice, not too cute and has a slight aggressive stance. a great car =D
January 26, 2010What owners say
I love my RAV4. It's fun to drive, gets pretty good gas mileage, and handles well. It has lots of room in the back for shopping trip purchaces. It's white and easy to keep clean. I would recommend the RAV4.
August 6, 2009Overall, I think this vehicle is a good value. I like the fact that the back seats can be removed, and the dashboard panel is easy to reach and use. I wish it got better gas mileage for a 4 cylinder vehicle.
September 19, 2020its simple and real. it may be an I4 small suv, but its got a punch and attacks corners well and actually quite fun. i feel like PART of the car, like i know what its going to do next. the engine is bullet-proof and at 126,000 miles+, it still runs smoothly. styling is actually fairly nice, not too cute and has a slight aggressive stance. a great car =D
January 26, 2010This little vehicle is amazingly comfortable and incredibly dependable. I wish I would have bought a Rav4 a long time ago. I have always owned CRVs. I really like the Honda CRV but the Rav4 might be a step above the CRV. I love this vehicle!
October 16, 2021I loved this car for its reliability, smooth ride, comfort, economic use of gas. She has never been a worry or a let down. lots of storage space in the back. she did have a little struggle with snow as she is front wheel drive vs 4 wheel drive. But never got truly stuck unless I couldn't dig her out of a snow bank. Nice cd and radio system. Everything works. She has miles to go.
May 10, 2012Nice car, needs mods to stand out because a lot of RAV4s around are stock silver with stock alloy rims. Drives well, especially in snow, AWD is perfect for this car, as it's extremely hard to lose traction in snow. Not too light, not too heavy. Gets decent gas mileage, (20-22 city 25 highway), and all around is a fun car to drive.
June 1, 2010I bought this car in 2001, when the new fleet came to Puerto Rico. I just love it. The handling, the performance, and everything else is great. Like some people say, Toyotas never die, if you now how to maintain it. I try to keep up with the maintenance, and only once I had to make a serious repair, but it was done due to bumps and holes in the road. Overall, it is a really great vehicle. I recommended to anyone! I JUST LOVE MY RAV4!!!!
December 22, 2007Nice tight turning radius. 4WD works exceptionally well; I've driven thru snow well over a foot deep with no problem. A/C still going strong after 12 years! A surprising amount of cargo space for a compact SUV. By far, the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned.
June 15, 2014It was a black RAV4 3 Dr. Bought it coz' one of my friends was driving it then. Very good car. Toyota amazing reliability. Good fuel economy and very fast coz' it was light. Small enough to park in tight corners and large enough to carry people and long objects around. Seats were collapsible and removable. A very versatile car
March 29, 2008Ugly, poor MPG, Slow, interir could be improved a lot, stripped down, plastic on the body
March 17, 2008Trims & specs
Base MSRP $17,035 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 148 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 25 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $18,435 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 148 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 22 | Drivetrain AWD |
