I would buy this car again in a second and recommend it to all of my friends. The safety ratings are excellent, which is why I purchased it. It has the option for third row seating which absolutely worth the extra money as I often have 5 or 6 children in my car for after-school play dates. The third row accommodates adults on short trips (less than two hours) as well. I've driven my RAV4 cross-country three times now and it's been incredibly reliable. I've only had to perform routine maintenance in the 5 years, and 30,000 miles, I've put on it. It's also incredibly comfortable to drive. My lower back never gets sore on long car rides (8+ hours) like it has in other cars. I love that there is plenty of leg room so kids aren't kicking the back of my seat. The storage space in back is great, even with the third row up, and the second row seating folds down flat easily for big loads. Installing car seats, all different models and requirements, is straight forward as the car is equipped with above seat, behind seat, and in seat clips. It'd also be very easy to install a roof top carrier on top of the car. I like that it's not a huge SUV, so I get good gas mileage and it's easy to maneuver.

There is nothing super fancy about this car. It's great for hauling kids, pets, hockey gear, and anything a family needs.