For instance, I found the RAV4 to be more stable and less wobbly while executing corners than the Saturn VUE. It compares well to its competition as well.
It's a sporty, fun, young-at-heart kind of vehicle. The RAV really has a personality on the road too. It rides smooth for a small SUV, but firm enough to hold stable at highway speeds or perform minor off-roading functions. The 2004 RAV4 "Chili" Special Edition is even more impressive. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) The 2004 RAV4 "Chili" Special Edition is a sporty, fun, young-at-heart kind of vehicle. While its target market might be young singles and families from a marketing perspective, the RAV4 is easily good enough to warrant such high praise from any age group. But now I understand why age doesn't factor into the equation. Being that she was almost twice my age I thought our opinions might differ, perhaps because the RAV4, to me, seems more of a youth-oriented car. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press)īut it wasn't until I had the opportunity to take one out for spin myself that I appreciated her point of view. While its target market might be young singles and families from a marketing perspective, the RAV4 is easily good enough for any age group. One day, after asking my co-worker what she thought of her little SUV, she proceeded to tell me how she "loves it" and how "it's a great car to drive." I took her word. Although Toyota's RAV4 came out a few years back I hadn't actually talked to a RAV4 owner until last summer, while working part-time at a golf course.