2012 Toyota RAV4 Top Comparisons

Users ranked 2012 Toyota RAV4 against other cars which they drove/owned. Each ranking was based on 9 categories. Here is the summary of top rankings.

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    2012 Toyota RAV4 Review
    GuruHGP31 says:
    It was overall ok. Too boxy, wanted more of a sleek design
    vs2012 Honda Crosstour EX-L V6 AWD
    2012 Toyota RAV4 winning categories:
    • Power
    • Handling
    • Looks/Style
    • Front Seats
    • Back Seats
    • Cargo Capacity
    • Family Car
    • Value
    • Would Buy
    Handling Ranked 2012 Honda Crosstour EX-L V6 AWD better.
    "Lower to the ground "
    Looks/Style Ranked 2012 Honda Crosstour EX-L V6 AWD better.
    "More of a sleek design "
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    2012 Toyota RAV4 Base 4WD Review
    GuruWTM8R says:
    Had I to do it again, Id aim for a base model with 4WD and an Upgrade Value package (plus optional 5 speed). The V6 is simply overkill, and I now regard it as a liability on mileage and possible unexpected acceleration. The base model is perfectly servicable. And having had a first generation Rav4 for 20 years, there just isnt anything more that is actually required. It is absolutely reliable, low maintenance, fun to drive, flexible in its uses. I will note that Toyota engineers appear to not have a life. They have removed all the places to connect outdoor gear (like canoes or a Yakima rack); I will need to modify the car to add a tie-down or a rack system. Stupid.
    vs2012 Toyota RAV4 Base 4WD
    2012 Toyota RAV4 Base 4WD winning categories:
    • Power
    • Handling
    • Looks/Style
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    • Cargo Capacity
    • Family Car
    • Value
    • Would Buy
    Front Seats Ranked 2012 Toyota RAV4 Base 4WD worse.
    "The Limited had power seats with considerable flexibility in adjustment."
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    2012 Toyota RAV4 Review
    Guru3KRH says:
    Good but noisy
    vs2010 Honda CR-V
    2012 Toyota RAV4 winning categories:
    • Power
    • Handling
    • Looks/Style
    • Front Seats
    • Back Seats
    • Cargo Capacity
    • Family Car
    • Value
    • Would Buy
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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    2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4WD Review
    GuruZHCH2 says:
    The 3.5L V6 is really well matched for the RAV4
    vs2012 Toyota RAV4 Base 4WD
    2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4WD winning categories:
    • Power
    • Handling
    • Looks/Style
    • Front Seats
    • Back Seats
    • Cargo Capacity
    • Family Car
    • Value
    • Would Buy
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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    2012 Toyota RAV4 Review
    Genesis_94667 says:
    vs2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i AWD
    2012 Toyota RAV4 winning categories:
    • Power
    • Handling
    • Looks/Style
    • Front Seats
    • Back Seats
    • Cargo Capacity
    • Family Car
    • Value
    • Would Buy
    Handling Ranked 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i AWD better.
    "My feeling and it hug the corner more. Feel more safety too due to it weight...."
    Cargo Capacity Ranked 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i AWD better.
    "My daughter own it. and we test drive the Rav 4 before we decided to go with X3."
    2012 Toyota RAV4 Review
    GuruP5DN9 says:
    Really nice
    vs2012 Honda Accord
    2012 Toyota RAV4 winning categories:
    • Power
    • Handling
    • Looks/Style
    • Front Seats
    • Back Seats
    • Cargo Capacity
    • Family Car
    • Value
    • Would Buy
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    2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited V6 4WD Review
    GuruCJ7SL says:
    Small Toyota was dependable in years past but is slipping on quality.
    vs2012 Ford Edge
    2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited V6 4WD winning categories:
    • Power
    • Handling
    • Looks/Style
    • Front Seats
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    • Cargo Capacity
    • Family Car
    • Value
    • Would Buy
    Front Seats Ranked 2012 Ford Edge worse.
    "Just OK"
    Family Car Ranked 2012 Ford Edge better.
    "Room"
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    2012 Toyota RAV4 Base 4WD Review
    GuruXR6XV says:
    Very rough ride. The back seat did not have adequate room for my tall kids. Overall, I would not own one.
    vs2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD
    2012 Toyota RAV4 Base 4WD winning categories:
    • Power
    • Handling
    • Looks/Style
    • Front Seats
    • Back Seats
    • Cargo Capacity
    • Family Car
    • Value
    • Would Buy
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    2012 Toyota RAV4 Base V6 4WD Review
    GuruWXPSR says:
    Best car i ever drive. Smooth acceleration, good fuel economy. I am satisfied.
    vs1998 Lincoln Navigator 4WD
    2012 Toyota RAV4 Base V6 4WD winning categories:
    • Power
    • Handling
    • Looks/Style
    • Front Seats
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    • Cargo Capacity
    • Family Car
    • Value
    • Would Buy
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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    2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4WD Review
    Beccamobile says:
    I purchased this car
    vs2012 Honda CR-V
    2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4WD winning categories:
    • Power
    • Handling
    • Looks/Style
    • Front Seats
    • Back Seats
    • Cargo Capacity
    • Family Car
    • Value
    • Would Buy
    Power Ranked 2012 Honda CR-V worse.
    "A v6 engine!"
    Handling Ranked 2012 Honda CR-V worse.
    "Power and steering smoothness "
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    2019 Toyota RAV4 Reviews

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    2018 Toyota RAV4 Reviews

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    2017 Toyota RAV4 Reviews

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    This vehicle drove perfectly for us, and my Wife loved it. Read More

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