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2000 Toyota RAV4 Review

A cute, practical and durable pacesetter.
Interior
Owners who use their RAV4 for camping or other outdoor duty will appreciate features such as an auxiliary power outlet in the rear cargo area for battery-powered coolers and other gear, as well as four built-in tow hooks. Less hip but equally appreciated features are the full carpeting, dual outside mirrors, intermittent front and rear wipers and a rear window defogger. Front door pockets provide storage, while dual cupholders are integrated into the lower instrument panel. All major passive safety bases are covered with dual airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners and force-limiters, and side-impact door beams.

The cockpit is traditional Toyota, with comfortably contoured cloth seats, well-located controls and gauges, and a sporty three-spoke steering wheel. The instrument cluster incorporates a digital odometer, dual trip meter, and upgraded radio features. All-around visibility is excellent, thanks to the sloping hood, tall driving position, and generously sized windows. Our only complaint is the tailgate-mounted spare and tall rear door, which combine to block rear vision slightly. Visibility out the front is excellent.

A low step-in height makes it easy to get in and out. Rear seat leg space isn't that bad given the vehicle's overall small size, but we did find it cramped getting to those rear seats through the small secondary doors. With the split-folding rear seat folded flush, the RAV4 can handle 57.9 cubic feet of goods, less than of some of its competitors. In all, the RAV4 offers some of the versatility of larger sport-utility vehicles, but with less room for people and parcels. Next Page



2000 Toyota RAV4