2003 Toyota RAV 4

This is the second generation of Toyota RAV-4. Often credited with creating the soft-roader genre, th e RAV-4 is one of the most fuel-efficient crossover SUVs on the market. It has to be, given that it is powered by a weak 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine. Mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic, it comes standard with all-wheel drive for the GCC. The RAV-4 has a unibody construction with all-wheel independent suspension, making it more of a car than any sort of offroader. It seats five, and is available with power windows, dual front airbags, cassette or CD player, keyless entry, 16-inch wheels, rear spoiler, optional ABS and sunroof, depending on model. The rear cargo door opens sideways, and has a spare tyre mounted on it, so the rear window does not open. Higher-trim models had body-coloured plastic body trim, which come in standard black on base models. In 2005, it became available with a cheesy locally-installed body kit that gave it a sporty low-rider look, although... Read More