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Poor headlighing
Sil, 09/13/2015
2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
29 of 34 people found this review helpful
This car is a great with the exception, I believe was not tested at night. The headlights gives very poor lighting in distance. I have 20/20 vision so it is not my eye vision. Driving in city streets and highways is very dangerous, I have talked to other owners and the complain is the same. When driving I have to have the lights in high beam. I believe there should be a recall with new light beams replaced.
Good and the Bad
virga_studios, 09/11/2013
2013 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
Overall this car is very nice. I was previously an owner of a 2006 Honda CRV. When I compared the two in the 2013 models the Rav4 won out. However, after owing the car for a couple weeks I have some issues that I don't like about the design. First the low beam headlights are horrible. They are the worst of any car I have ever driven. There is a line across the lights that makes it so when I am driving I can't see very far up the road. It is fine with the high beams but you can't run those all of the time. I hate the rear pass' windows. They are small and they slope up toward the back blocking visibility making a blind spot. The rear window does not open so you can't haul anything.
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Very reliable, comfortable, spacious Toyota!
Peter R., 01/23/2018
2013 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had my RAV for almost five years now and it's been a great vehicle. Despite being the first year of the redesign, this SUV has been super reliable. I can't recall having anything fixed or repaired during the past five years. It's been that good! Aside from the reliability, the gas mileage is another highlight. I usually get 28 MPG in mixed driving, which is outstanding. I am a fairly conservative driver, but that is still outstanding. I love the blue interior lighting. Also, with 56K miles, I still have the original Toyo tires, which have worn very well. I'll probably need to get new tires at 60K miles. I have the basic sound system, not the JBL upgrade, and the sound is excellent...good powerful bass and crisp treble. The bluetooth and navigation work pretty well, although the nav has slow response time and sometimes misses the target location by a half mile or more! One gripe is that the fake leather gets very warm in the heat and doesn't breathe at all, leaving me with a sweaty back! The ride can be a little on the firm side too, especially at lower speeds on side roads. The highway ride is reasonably smooth and quiet. Lastly, the interior design is a bit of a mish-mash...lots of different colors and textures that don't always look like they belong together. Overall, I've been very happy with my '13 RAV4 Limited!
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1 Year, 15,000 mile review
limasawa, 08/09/2014
2013 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 29 people found this review helpful
We compared this car to the nice '14 Forester and bought this for its interior design and Toyota reliability. I'm not sure I would do it again. I'm 6-4, 225 lbs, and 53 years old & need a car that is higher, easy to get into, and gets good MPG. This RAV4 is high enough, but the shape of the front door causes me to have to contort my body just a bit to enter. I do have plenty of room in the front and my knees do not touch the dash. But, the car feels cheap. The hood vibrates/shakes on certain kinds of rougher paved and dirt roads. The silver & "graphite" trim both scratch really easily. Car handles well, though the ride is stiff. Speakers are much worse than Camry, more like Corolla.
Really Good Vehicle
geegee444, 09/24/2014
updated 03/26/2017
2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have owed the 2013 RAV4 since June 2013. I love, love, love this car!!! Get good gas milage; 26 city; 31 hwy. The Toyota Care is outstanding. The only complaint I have is the upholstery. I bought what I thought was leather but it turns out to be Soft Tech which is a vinyl. The color is beige and stains very easily. Seats have blue jean staining and it will not come off! The dealership is no help on this issue. They "kinda" change the subject when I bring it up. I would buy the RAV4 again but would just go with the cloth seats unless genuine leather is offered. 3/26/2017 Gave vehicle to my daughter - not because there was anything wrong with it or that I was no no longer satisfied with it. I retired and wanted a new vehicle. Would have gone with another RAV4 if the body style had changed more over the years. The dealership (the only one in Tallahassee Florida so you know who you are) offered the bests service of any I've worked with. Really wanted to stay with them but could not find a body style I like. "RAVen" had 53000 miles on her and provided great reliability. Only had to have routine maintenance. My last review is a resounding two (2) thumbs up!!!!
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