Toyota RAV4

Toyota’s RAV4 is a powerhouse and one of the pioneers of the popular compact crossover 4WD SUV segment. Unlike the body-on-frame construction and sub-transmission of the “True-Blue” cross-country Escudo and Rocky, the RAV4 was a compact 4WD meant for on-road driving. It followed the same design principles as the passenger car, featuring a frameless monocoque body that housed its front-wheel-drive-based full-time 4WD system. But if the RAV4 was any different from the rest, it sure didn’t show it, as it bore the ruggedly stylish look of an SUV.

Toyota outfits the RAV4 with a whole host of safety equipment and systems to make driving the RAV4 as safe as can be. There is an anti-lock braking system (ABS), and electronic stability control is standard in most models. Also, Toyota’s Star Safety System includes the preceding technologies and electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, and traction control. Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.0 crash avoidance is also available for the fifth generation.