For me, what made the 2012
For me, what made the 2012 RAV4 a superior vehicle was the V6 engine (no longer available) and its 5-speed transmission. The 4-cylinder RAV had the less desirable 4-speed transmission. Amazingly, the V6 achieved the same fuel mileage as the 2012 Honda CRV, with its 4-cylinder engine. Also, with the V6 in the RAV the towing capacity increased from 2000 to 3500lbs.