I’ve been driving a Toyota RAV4 for a few years now, and while the first one or two years were smooth, the problems started showing up soon after. The brake noise began first — both while braking and from the brake pads themselves. Then came issues with the panoramic sunroof. On my RAV4, while opening the sunroof, the sunshade fabric got stuck halfway and bunched up unevenly near the rear section. The shade movement became irregular and misaligned, and it no longer opens smoothly. I have taken the car to the service center four times, and even after the national service team inspected it, the issue remains unresolved. Overall, the RAV4 might look impressive at first, but the long-term reliability and service experience have been disappointing. If you’re planning to buy one — think twice.

The RAV4 has been with me for over six months now, and I’ll say this, it’s practical and easy to live with. The hybrid option helps save a lot on fuel, especially with the rising costs. It’s not as massive as a Land Cruiser, but for a small family, it has enough space and comfort. The steering feels light in the city, making it easy to drive in Sharjah traffic. I really appreciate how the seats fold flat; when we go out for groceries at Lulu or Carrefour, I can load up easily. The engine isn’t super sporty, but it’s smooth enough for daily drives. It balances efficiency and comfort, which makes it one of the smartest buys for daily use.

I bought the Toyota RAV4 last year, mainly for family trips and daily driving around Dubai. It’s roomy enough for my wife and kids. When we go on weekend trips it carries extra luggage without any hassle. The drive is always seamless and smooth, even on bumpy roads, and the engine has enough power to handle highways easily. When I have to park in tight parking the sensor camera guides me well. The touchscreen is simple to use, and the safety features give me peace of mind, especially when driving in busy traffic. The SUV is reliable and comfortable for my family and me and it's my companion now.

The Toyota RAV4 in the UAE market is quite a capable one, it offers a balanced performance, packed with 2.5L hybrid engine, nice power figure of 176hp at 5700 rpm and 220 Nm of torque makes it capable, and smoother with the E-CVT transmission and with excellent 4WD, it ensures smooth acceleration and stability. What is also key is the higher fuel efficiency of above 20, great for city or long drive, help in lower running cost. It has standard features like cruise control and vehicle stability control that enhance overall comfort and safety.

This seven seater SUV is comfortable to drive and could be suitable for large families and also anyone wanting extra space or bigger size car. And so the cabin is very big too for a decent size passenger, and so preferred for longer drives. The RAV 4 gets the very proven and well-known friend 1.5-liter petrol engine, providing excellent figures of 103 hp and 136 Nm of torque, available with both a 5-speed manual, and turned to a 4-speed automatic gearbox, which could be unique in the segment. Besides being practical SUV, it also gets range of safety features further enhancing the confidence