The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover sport utility vehicle introduced by Toyota in 1994, built on a car derived unibody platform rather than the body on frame construction of traditional off road SUVs, prioritizing car like ride and handling with available all wheel drive. It is widely credited as one of the vehicles that created the modern compact crossover segment and has ranked among the best selling vehicles in the United States.
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SignificanceHaving sold over 15 million units worldwide as of 2025, the RAV4 is the best-selling SUV of all time and is credited with popularizing compact crossover automobiles as the first modern compact crossover SUV. 1 FAQs
What does the name RAV4 stand for?
Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive.
The name is an abbreviation of Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive, though it is occasionally given as Robust Accurate Vehicle with 4-wheel drive. The 4 refers to four-wheel drive, yet not every model comes equipped with a four-wheel-drive system.
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Beginning in November 2008, vehicles for the North American market were built in the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. at the new West Plant in Woodstock, Ontario.
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while the RAV4 Hybrid is also produced in Georgetown, Kentucky
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The Toyota RAV4 (Japanese: トヨタ・RAV4, Hepburn: Toyota Ravufō) is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota.
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is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota.
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It made its debut in Japan and Europe in 1994, and in North America in 1995, being launched in January 1996.
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Having sold over 15 million units worldwide as of 2025, the RAV4 is the best-selling SUV of all time.
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The 2AZ-FE engine in certain Camry, Rav4, and Corolla models may burn excessive oil.
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first introduced in 2008 for the RAV4, and subsequently for the Highlander, Venza, Camry and Scion tC
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used in the Toyota Corolla, RAV4, Avensis and other vehicles
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