2003 Toyota RAV4 Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　Already sporty-looking, the RAV4 compact SUV gets even sportier thanks to a new optional sport package that adds a new grille, a hood scoop, color-keyed door handles, heated exterior mirrors, tubular roof rack and gray-painted bumpers and overfenders. Inside, the package adds special sport fabric seats.

　　

zzdcar says

　　A solid and pleasing package, if a tad underpowered.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$154/mo  for RAV4 Base

　　RAV4 Base

　　Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) - $16,625 MSRPFwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A) - $17,675 MSRPAWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) - $18,025 MSRPAWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A) (Most Popular) - $19,075 MSRP

　　vs

　　$166/mo

　　Avg. Compact SUV

　　

2003 RAV4 Highlights

　　

Base MSRP	$16,625
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$154/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	29.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles