| Model year | 2001 |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Style | 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) |
| Base MSRP | $17,615 |
| As-tested MSRP | $24,965 |
| Drive type | AWD |
| Engine type | inline 4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2.0 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 148 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 142 @ 4000 |
| Transmission type | 4-speed automatic |
| Steering type | power steering |
| Tire size, front | P215/70SR16 |
| Tire size, rear | P215/70SR16 |
| Brakes, front | ventilated front disc / rear drum |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 8.9 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.7 @ 80.0 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 129 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 59.1 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 35.4 |
| Acceleration comments | I liked the white instrumentation. The engine makes nice linear power that belies the small displacement and weight of the vehicle. Even though the vehicle is lightweight, you are transferring that power through only 2.0 liters of engine. |
| Braking comments | Braking performance was straight and solid. These would be excellent performance numbers for a passenger car and are outstanding for an SUV. The third run was better than the first run, although they were within a foot of each other. |
| Handling comments | Nice handling, especially for a top heavy mini-SUV. It handles more like a Celica than a sport-utility vehicle. Quick steering and turn-in, with handling that feels decidedly sporty. It should give the new Mazda Tribute some competition in the handling department. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 85 |
| Temperature (°F) | 64 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 4 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 22 City 27 Highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 23 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 14.7 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2877 |
| Length (in.) | 165.1 |
| Width (in.) | 68.3 |
| Height (in.) | 65.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 98 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.4 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 32.6 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 41.3 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.4 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 29.2 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 68 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years / miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not Available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Not Available |
| Head airbags | Not Available |
| Antilock brakes | Optional |
| Traction control | Not Available |
| Stability control | Not Available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Good |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Good |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not Tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Average |
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