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Zippy and reliable
Rick Burns, 02/16/2016
2012 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great around town and short trips. Very easy entry/exit due to low height and large doors. Very low maintenance costs...just normal service required. Very versitle cargo area.
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Transmission, Brakes, power port location, and rear door
mary1958, 06/13/2014
2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
25 of 29 people found this review helpful
I too think the transmission feels wrong. It seems to slip and jerk more than any car I've owned before. Brakes sound as if they are dragging especially as I first drive down the driveway. The power port is inaccessible if drinks are in the drink holder. I like having a full sized tire and one which you needn't unload the storage space to access. Be sure to check the pressure in it if having low pressure readings. I dislike that you can not put longer items in to haul as I could with my old Ford that had a rear door that lifted up instead of to the side. I have yet to figure out how to put the baby anchor back in the roof compartment.
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"Toyota rav4", king of all compact crossovers
Nabil Haque, 02/28/2021
2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
My dad brought a 2012 rav4 limited in 2012 and it is still running good it has been 9 year, just a few problems here and there. It's v6 performance is excellent (if you buy the v6 version) and the ride is super comfortable. It can just a bit noisy when you start it. The trunk is huge and the cargo size is even more bigger. You can adjust the 2 rear seat just like the front ones. The car doesn't have that of a problem in winter thanks to its suspension and it has 16" or 17" alloy wheels. I hope you have enough information to be able to buy the 2012 Toyota rav4. Trust me you will be happy with your decision!
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If you want the V-6, buy now!
frogee, 12/11/2012
2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
Currently have 7,000 miles on my RAV. I particularly appreciate the power and smoothness of the V-6. As one reviewer noted, the accelerator pedal is a bit sensitive, but you readily adjust to that. I consider fuel economy to be pretty good--23MPG in daily driving, 30 on the highway, at least if you're not trying to pass everybody on the road. I would think the V-6 would be a must for anyone towing or carrying heavy loads. And it's going away on the 2013 model. (Of course, there is always the Highlander, if you want something much bigger and more pricey.)
Love this car!
harr1380, 05/23/2014
2012 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I love my Rav 4. I have had my car for just over a year and a half and have put 25,000 miles on it. I have to drive a lot for work and this car is perfect for it. Its very zippy and I have no problems with wind on the highway. My gas millage is usually around 25 MPG so I get about 300 miles per tank before I decide to refuel. It is very comfortable and I have had 4 adults on a long drive with plenty of room. The storage space is amazing! When we went to buy my husbands highlander a few months ago they asked if I wanted to upgrade my Rav 4 to the new one, but I love the style of the 2012 model and did not want to upgrade. Great car!