The vehicle was designed for consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility, and the option of full-time, four-wheel drive, along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a compact car.

I love this car. I purchased this vehicle from my parents five years ago. They owned it for seven years (at least) prior. I have come to the point where I have had to put a lot of work on it in the past year (including replacing original parts) and that would be the only downfall. That and the accumulation of rust, which according to my car people is more than many models, here in Upstate NY. Otherwise, the car has been great. I thought maybe I just loved that it was my first SUV but it's not. Just the small things, like the hooks on the back of the bag seats that allow me to secure my groceries, are huge benefits of this vehicle. I know that my next purchase will be another RAV 4.