The TOYOTA RAV 4 (2000-06) 5DR STATION WAGON 2.0 VVTI VX 4X4 is a compact, five-door SUV, combining the higher driving position and practicality of a family car with four-wheel drive. In the UK, the RAV4 helped make this smaller, easier-to-manage kind of SUV popular, sitting below larger off-roaders in size and running costs. With five doors, cabin space and a 2.0-litre petrol engine, it suits families, dog owners and country-road users. Four-wheel drive offers extra reassurance on slippery surfaces, while its compact dimensions feel less imposing around town than a large 4x4. It prioritises everyday practicality over sporty driving, though fuel use can exceed that of a small hatchback. Unlike many small hatchback rivals, the RAV4 is prized for its raised view and flexible 4x4 ability. Mycarcheck.com logged 227 checks across 126 VINs: average mileage was 123,000, keepers averaged 3.54, and private-sale value averaged £1,200; annual mileage averaged 4,000 miles.