Thom Blackett’s Advice about the 2006 Toyota RAV4:
Although the 2006 RAV4 bears the Toyota name, there are a few quality blemishes on its otherwise shiny chrome badges. The loose panels and unusual tailgate gaps may have been issues unique to our test car, or proof of what some suggest is a company that is growing at the cost of benchmarked quality. We’re still talking better than most, just not necessarily miles ahead of the competition. Even with that being the case, the 2006 Toyota RAV4 is a terrific utility vehicle that can carry four or five adults in comfort, offers an attractive design, and is available with a snortin’ V6 that’s ready to rip the competition a new one.

Ron Perry’s Advice about the 2006 Toyota RAV4:
If you drive a car to get from point A to point B and want the convenience of SUV space combined with the ride and comfort of a car, then you should consider the 2006 Toyota RAV4. If you seek excitement from the car you drive, you would be best to keep shopping. I’m sure the Toyota RAV4 does most things well but it lacks excitement, from the exterior design to its performance capabilities.

Christian Wardlaw’s Advice about the 2006 Toyota RAV4:
My main problem with the 2006 Toyota RAV4 was comfort. If you’re a larger person, I highly recommend spending some quality seat time in this Toyota before signing on the dotted line. I hated driving it after just an hour or two, which is a real shame. With better thigh support, the ability to raise the seat higher and move it farther back, a larger steering wheel to hold, and proper places to rest my arms, this would be one comfy, fun, and sensible SUV. My secondary problem with the RAV4 was the rear cargo door. It swings the wrong way – and this is only bothersome when parallel parked. Forget my issue with the spare tire – if you bought this and toted bikes around, a roof rack would work fine. Otherwise, the 2006 Toyota RAV4 plain makes sense.