Introduction
Toyota says that it created the compact crossover SUV segment with the original RAV4, and now, nearly 20 years later, the RAV4 is among the largest vehicles in its exceptionally broad class. It competes against the Buick Encore, Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, GMC Terrain, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Cherokee, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Nissan Rogue, Nissan Rogue Select, Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, Subaru XV Crosstrek, and Volkswagen Tiguan.
