2006 Toyota RAV4 Road & Trail Test

Toyota's RAV4 was an innovator when it came on the scene in 1995 as a 1996 model. It was small, perky and, while appearing Jeep-like, was more conducive to inner-city commuting than scaling rocky goat trails. Young urban women loved it, and so did older folks looking for an alternative to the venerable economy car. The second-generation RAV was a little more sophisticated, and due to its bolder styling was more appealing to guys. It was efficient too; among Canada's most fuel friendly SUVs.