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The Toyota handles better
than you probably expect.
No amount of tan leath-
erette can cover for the
gruff noises emitted by the
RAV4’s engine, though.56 MAY 2020 ~ CAR AND DRIVER
Toyota RAV4 Plus Refined road manners, chunky off-roady
looks. Minus Grating engine note, what’s with the faux-
leather seats at this price? Equals Tries hard to be all things
to all buyers and largely succeeds.