the toyota rav4 is a small sized suv made by toyota. toyota has made the rav4 since 1994, but has sold it in america since 1996. the rav4 is sold in a 4-door with an optional v6 engine, the rav4 is more of a car-like suv than a truck sized one. the rav4 ev was an electric version sold in california from 1996 to 2003. the rav4 shares competition with the similar honda cr-v, subaru forester, and ford escape. rav4 stands for recreational active vehicle with 4-wheel-drive but rav4s may just come with 2-wheel drive. it’s a versatile car with good fuel economy and favorable on-road manners. the car is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine along with six-speed automatic gear options.