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Used Car Expert Rating

Toyota RAV4 (2013 to 2019)

Expert Rating

Used car score:

57
%
D

This model is no longer on sale or in production, so it doesn't have a New Car Expert Rating score.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

56
%
E

Safety Rating:

43
%
E

Eco Rating:

-

Reliability Rating:

74
%
C

Running Costs:

58
%
B

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

Used car score:

57
%
D

This model is no longer on sale or in production, so it doesn't have a New Car Expert Rating score.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

56
%
E

Safety Rating:

43
%
E

Eco Rating:

-

Reliability Rating:

74
%
C

Running Costs:

58
%
B

Summary


Arriving in UK showrooms in early 2013, the fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 was a mid-sized five-door SUV/crossover that was sold until 2019, including a mid-life facelift in 2016. It was replaced by the current RAV4.

The line-up consisted of a selection of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, as well as a range-topping petrol-electric hybrid powertrain.

Throughout its lifespan, the fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 received below average to very good reviews from the British motoring media during its production life. The Sunday Times described it as “a solid beast with better on-road handling than most of its rivals and lots of boot space”, while The Telegraph said that it was “cheap and nasty inside, and not very pleasant to drive”.

Though the car’s interior and exterior styling was rather dull for some, reviewers generally agreed that the RAV4 had a spacious cabin which was well-equipped with on-board tech as standard, and that the SUV was comfortable to drive over long distances.

That said, several outlets reported that the range of engines available were quite noisy, particularly on cold days, and that the hybrid version was not as efficient as hybrid variants of the Nissan Qashqai and Mazda CX-5.

No longer in production, the fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 holds a Used Car Expert Rating of D with a score of 57%.

RAV4 highlights

  • Plenty of cabin and boot space
  • Well-equipped as standard
  • Reliability record and resale value
  • Comfortable ride and responsive handling

RAV4 lowlights

  • Dull interior design
  • Noisy engines
  • Not as fun to drive as rivals
  • Hybrid model not all that cheap to run

Key specifications


Body style: Five-door SUV/crossover
Engines:
petrol, diesel, petrol-electric hybrid
Price when new:
From £22,495 on-road

Launched: Spring 2013
Last updated: Winter 2015/16
Replaced: Winter 2018/19


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What Car?

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Safety rating


No safety rating

The fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 was originally crash tested by Euro NCAP back in 2013 and awarded a five-star rating. However, this rating expired in January 2019 and is no longer valid as the car no longer meets the standards required for such a rating.

Eco rating


No eco rating

No variants of the previous-gen Toyota RAV4 were lab tested by Green NCAP.

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Replaced in 2019, the fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 is a versatile and family-friendly SUV, but its interior is nothing to write home about.Toyota RAV4 (2013 to 2019)