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TO THE POINT What’s New? The 2006 Toyota RAV4 is completely redesigned, and highlights include more room and power.
Selling Points: Improved style, more power, more room, interior layout and materials.
Deal Breakers: Still a bit bland, full-size spare on the back hurts design
Our Advice: Want a Highlander? Buy the 2006 Toyota RAV4 instead

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Click to enlarge. 2006 Toyota RAV4 Specifications The 2006 Toyota RAV4’s main competitors include the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Ford Freestyle, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Nissan Murano, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Vue, Subaru Outback, and Toyota Highlander.

Test Vehicles: 2006 Toyota RAV4 Base 2WD with four-cylinder engine/2006 Toyota RAV4 Limited 2WD with V6 engine
Price Range: $20,300 - $25,870
Engine Size and Type: 2.5-liter four-cylinder/3.5-liter V6
Engine Horsepower: 166 hp at 6,000 rpm/269 hp at 6,200 rpm
Engine Torque: 165 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm/246 lb.-ft. at 4,700 rpm
Transmission: Four-speed automatic/five-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lbs.: 3,527 Base 2WD; 3,547 Limited 2WD; 3,549 Sport 2WD; 3,655 Base 4WD; 3,675 Limited 4WD; 3,677 Sport 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 24/30 (2WD 4-cyl.); 22/29 (4WD 4-cyl.); 23/28 (2WD V6); 21/28 (4WD V6)
Length: 181.1 inches (with spare tire cover)
Width: 71.5 inches
Wheelbase: 104.7 inches
Height: 66.3 inches
Legroom (first/second/third rows): 41.8/38.3/30.0 inches
Headroom (first/second/third rows): 40.8/39.8/37.2 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: 7 (with third row)
Max. Cargo Volume: Behind front row 73.0 cubic ft./Behind second row 37.2 cubic ft. max. Payload: 2WD: 1,051 (Sport) – 1,348 (Limited)
4WD: 1,065/1,360 Base;1,045/1,340 Limited; 1,043 Sport
Max. Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs.
Ground Clearance: 7.5 inches
Competitors: Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Ford Freestyle, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Nissan Murano, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Vue, Subaru Outback, and Toyota Highlander.


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