Ride and Handling
The Rav4 rides a touch on the stiff side- though I'm happy to report that the steering feel is good, and the handling is more inspiring than is typical of such a machine. It's quiet, communicative and has a well-planted stance. Brakes are precise and easy to modulate, which is valuable on the road and off.
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| Enough space for the whole gang and their gears. |
The Verdict?
Through a week of unkind winter conditions, there was little else I could ask for in a machine- room for the family and their things, great traction, plenty of room, a comfortable ride and reasonable fuel mileage. As far as a practical, powerful, capable and comfortable Ute goes, Toyota's pretty much hit the nail on the head.
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Quiet, comfortable ride
Decent V6 economy with lots of power if needed
Heats up quickly in the cold
Excellent traction
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Sometimes lazy transmission
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photo:Justin Pritchard
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