2001-05 Toyota RAV4

On the whole, a RAV4 is more suited to suburban errand-running than to long-distance people-hauling or even moderate off-roading. Still, it's an attractive compact SUV. Many rivals offer more [...]

Some competitors offer a smoother ride and sharper on-road handling, but no comparably priced truck-type SUV beats the 4Runner for powertrain polish, off-road ability, and overall refinement. Few [...]

Not as refined as it could be, the Corolla nevertheless offers fine value for the money. Toyota's reputation for reliability qualifies this sedan for Recommended status. Honda Civic, Ford Focus, [...]

Though slightly tamer than Pontiac's Vibe in character, the Matrix is an interesting alternative to conventional small wagons and compact SUVs. Utility, fine road manners, available AWD, and [...]

The competition has been catching up, so Avalon no longer tops the field for refinement, room, interior ambience or detail workmanship. Yet this third-generation car is just as much a Best Buy as [...]

The Prius proves there's more to "economy" than purchase price and miles per gallon. With the heated global-warming debate and record gas prices unlikely to ease, this hybrid should be as much in [...]

Solaras are less spacious and practical than their Camry sedan parents, and are no more fun to drive. That may be why sales have been consistently low, making these Toyotas relatively rare on [...]

Sienna blends many good minivan ideas with first-rate refinement, carlike road manners, and solid workmanship. Toyota's reputation for reliability is a special plus for secondhand shoppers, but [...]

Camry is a perennial favorite among midsize cars, and the redesigned 2007s improved on a winning formula. This is still no excitement machine--not even the sporty SE version. Worse yet, recent [...]

Shop elsewhere if you want lively high-speed acceleration. On the plus side, Yaris is a relatively refined subcompact with a driving position high enough, and a structure substantial enough, so [...]