Aren't the Ravs FWD with on demand 4wd? I understand that if using the engine to slow down (engine braking/over run) that they revert to FWD which would be a disadvantage off road.
I have an early 3DR 8V Escudo for the kids to learn in, but we also do quite a lot of 4wd based camping, and a RAV wouldn't cut it off road for us.
InLaws have a 2000ish 3dr Rav and it a much nicer ride on road.
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