The TOYOTA RAV 4 (2000-06) 3DR STATION WAGON 2.0 VVTI NRG 4X4 is a compact, three-door SUV, combining the raised stance and go-anywhere look of a 4x4 with manageable everyday size. In the UK, the RAV4 helped make compact SUVs popular, sitting between ordinary family hatchbacks and larger, heavier off-roaders. Mycarcheck.com records 501 look-ups across 341 VINs, a substantial sample for this older model. The average private-sale value is £1,100, with 122,000 miles recorded and about 5,000 miles driven annually. Owners average 4.3 previous keepers. The three-door layout best suits couples or small households, rather than families needing easy rear access. Four-wheel drive and a 2.0-litre petrol engine make it a confident choice for country lanes, wet weather and outdoor trips, not heavy off-roading. Compared with the Honda CR-V and Suzuki Grand Vitara, this RAV4 stands out for car-like manners and useful traction, offering an affordable, distinctive alternative to a hatchback.