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2003 Toyota RAV4 Review
Practical and stylish.
2003 RAV4 Review Summary & Specifications
Toyota RAV4 looks aggressively cool. When popular options are added, it isn't the cheapest small utility. But it's a pleasant companion and comes with Toyota's legendary levels of quality, durability and reliability.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | 2WD manual ($16,525); 2WD automatic ($17,575); 4WD manual ($17,925); 4WD automatic ($18,975) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed manual; four-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | driver and passenger front airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners and force limiters, side-door impact beams; center high-mount stop lamp; child seat anchor brackets |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS with EBD |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Toyota City, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-GO-TOYOTA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 16525 |
| Model Tested MSRP | RAV4 4WD automatic ($18,975) |
| Standard Equipment | 4-speed automatic transmission; full-time 4WD; power-assist rack-and-pinion steering; dual mirrors; tinted glass; multi-reflective Halogen headlamps; spare tire cover; reclining front fabric bucket seats; driver's seat height adjustment; 50/50 split forward folding, sliding removable rear seat; full cut-pile carpeting; dual front door pockets; tach/trip/coolant temp gauges; front and rear cup holders; rear defogger; digital clock; passenger vanity mirror; front and rear intermittent wipers; tilt steering wheel; deluxe AM/FM cassette with 4 speakers; interior metallic trim; 4 grocery bag hooks |
| Destination Charge | 510 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | L package ($2153) includes air conditioning, cruise control, 6-speaker CD sound system, power windows and door locks, heated outside mirrors, fog lamps, color-keyed door handles and spare tire cover, painted front bumper and body side molding, privacy glass, tonneau cover, carpet floormats, and badging; ABS ($300), roof rack ($220); alloy wheels with P235/60R16 tires ($895), remote keyless entry ($230), leather upholstery ($840), limited-slip differential ($390), rear spoiler ($200), power moonroof ($900), daytime running lights ($40) |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 25653 |
| Horse Power | 148 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 142 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 22/27 |
| Wheelbase | 98.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 167.1/70.3/65.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.3/53.4/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/46.5/32.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 68.3 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent MacPherson strut with L-shaped control arms and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent double wishbone coil spring with trailing arms, stabilizer bar and gas-filled shock absorbers |
| Ground Clearance | 6.7 |
| Curb Weight | 2976 |
| Stock Tires | P235/60R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum, with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.7 |
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