2005 Toyota RAV4 2WD (Manual)

Last Word: 2005 Toyota RAV4

What's Hot

Great driving position

Lots of safety features

Toyota refinement and reliability

What's Not

Rear-seat comfort

Sometimes choppy ride

Limited tow capability

What's New

With a new model expected just around the corner, the 2005 RAV4 received only a Sport package update, including a new metal mesh grille, silver sport pedals, and available foglamps.

Key Options

RAV4 buyers who want a little more luxury can opt for the "L" package, which adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, cargo tonneau cover, rear privacy glass, color-keyed body trim, heated mirrors, 16-inch aluminum wheels, a hard spare tire cover, and foglamps.

Final Word

With class-leading safety, reliability, and quality, the RAV4 remains a great sport/cute choice and an excellent value.