This thread is for the 8 Mumsnetters who are taking part in the extended test-drive of the new Toyota RAV4.
Four testers and their families will also be making a video of their test drive - so look out for these on Toyota's page on Mumsnet soon.
Below are some questions for you to answer over the course of the test drive - please don't worry about answering all of them straight away, some may be more relevant after you've had the car for a week or so.
We'd like you to post updates on this thread at least twice a week - more if you'd like! We'd love to know what you and your family thought about the Toyota RAV4 as well as your stories from the Route125 adventure (or your own family adventure) you're going on and any other comments you may have.
Test-drive questions
Which model of the RAV4 are you test-driving?
What were your/your partner's first impressions of the car?
What do the children think of it?
How did you find driving a 4x4? Is it a comfortable ride? How does it differ from your usual car?
What's the boot space and legroom for passengers like?
What do you think about the features of the car? E.g Power back door, rear-view camera, cruise control etc.
Were these features what you expected the RAV4 to have or have you found any unexpected extras?
Are there any other features you'd like the car to have?
Has testing this car made you more or less likely to buy a Toyota in future?
Has testing this car changed your perception of Toyota cars at all? If so, how?
What one thing do you like best about it?
What one thing would you change about it?
Route125 adventures
We'd also like to know which Route125 adventures you and your family went on (or are planning to go on).
What did your children think of the adventure?
Were you already aware of the place you went to or was it totally new to you?
Do you think you'll be likely to try any of the other Route125 adventures or not? If so, which ones?
For those of you not taking part in the extended test drive, please take a look at the Route125 website and let us know which adventures you and your family would like to try. Have you already been on any of the adventures mentioned? If so please share your experiences with us.
If you haven't yet managed to try a Route125 adventure, why not get your family involved in one this summer! Let us know which one(s) you're going to try and come back to this thread to tell us all about it. If there isn't a suggested adventure near you what places would you recommend adding to Route125?
Please share your adventure stories on this thread. We'd also love it if you could upload any pictures of you and your family enjoying an adventure with Route125 or your own family adventure.
Everyone who shares their comments on this thread will be entered into a prize draw to win a £200 Love2Shop voucher
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KatieBMumsnet · 02/08/2013 16:04
We are picking the car up today from Leeds 
The children are very excited! ( as are we).
Well, we collected the car this afternoon and we love it! A few niggles but overall very impressed.
We are testing the invincible, on collecting the car we were disappointed to find out that its only a 2wd car not the awd as expected, dh was going to put it through its paces off road.
The sat nav isn't working which given the spec of the car is a bit of a let down. We've planned a couple of trips over the next couple of weeks and need a sat nav so will have to now borrow one.
We are unable to get 3 car seats across the back seat - this means our 5yr old will have to travel up front and either me of dh in the back. Not ideal for a family car.
However we love.....
The Bluetooth hands free etc, very user friendly.
The auto boot - very handy.
Keyless entry - again very handy when sorting 3 children under the age of 5!
The amout of boot space is fantastic, the underneath storage a real bonus.
We are planning a trip to the coast tomorrow with all 3 dc in tow so we'll see how we go
Which model of the RAV4 are you test-driving?
We tested the RAV4 Invincible automatic
What were your/your partner's first impressions of the car?
It's a lovely looking car and very spacious. It's very quiet and nippy for a diesel. Lots of gadgets and nice features.
What do the children think of it?
They loved it and found it really comfortable.
How did you find driving a 4x4? Is it a comfortable ride? How does it differ from your usual car?
Easy peasy to drive and manoeuvre. Extremely comfortable, even for my dh who has a prolapsed disc. Love the electronic seat adjustment. It's high up! I love this.
What's the boot space and legroom for passengers like?
Excellent legroom and adequate boot space. Not as good in the boot as dh's estate, but it was fine.
What do you think about the features of the car? E.g Power back door, rear-view camera, cruise control etc.
I really loved the powered rear door and after I was used to it, found the rear view camera so useful. I forgot to try the cruise control 
. Keyless ignition is a nice gimmick, but I can't see the benefit. Duel air is fabulous - we never stop squabbling about the heat/cold in the car.
Were these features what you expected the RAV4 to have or have you found any unexpected extras?
I had no expectations of snazzy features and was impressed with the spec of the car. I loved the automatic windscreen wipers and lights and the sync feature with my i-phone.
Are there any other features you'd like the car to have?
The car made me so lazy, I found myself expecting front parking sensors too.
Has testing this car made you more or less likely to buy a Toyota in future?
Definitely more likely. In fact, had we not been in a hurry for another appointment today, we would have been doing some sums with the dealership manager. Much as I would love the car we had - the fuel economy would put me off.
Has testing this car changed your perception of Toyota cars at all? If so, how?
I have always had a high opinion of Toyota. My dh's first 'grown up' car when we got married was a Toyota Carina.
What one thing do you like best about it?
I like being up high and I loved the fact it was automatic. Other road users treat you better if you're in a bigger car.
What one thing would you change about it?
The seat belt alarm was a bit ott. I couldn't remove my belt to park without it going into overdrive. The air conditioning smelt like an old dishcloth - no idea why.
Getting back into my Honda Civic today was depressing; its days are numbered!
Thanks SO much MN and Toyota for this opportunity. I have enjoyed every drive, short or long in 'my' RAV over the last 2 weeks.
Sorry, just re read your post. No, it's not awd !! 
Apparently you should be as to switch from 2/awd with a button to the left of the steering wheel but the button is blanked out, we phoned the dealer who confirmed it must be the 2wd model.
This also means its the 2.0 model rather than a 2.2 with more guts. Still, we'll see how we go. I think I can live with that 
Which model of the RAV4 are you test-driving?
Icon 2.2 manual diesel
What were your/your partner's first impressions of the car?
Wow-it's big.
What do the children think of it?
My DS is 2.5 and literally ran around inside when we picked it up. He also loved all the buttons. He dubbed it the "new shiny car" and generally seemed to love it. He also fell asleep within 5 minutes of every journey
How did you find driving a 4x4? Is it a comfortable ride? How does it differ from your usual car?
I really enjoyed driving it and it was far easier to drive than I expected given its size. The ride was generally very comfortable but at times the suspension seemed a bit stiff and rocky on bumpier roads and it took a few days to adjust-I felt travel sick after long drives for the first few days which was very unusual for me this was gone by day three, I am pregnant though. It drives a million times better than my old Renault Megane. It is really responsive and I found it plenty powerful for every situation we were in. I found it made driving much more comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable than my normal car (but my car is pretty rubbish now). I also thought the gearbox was brilliant, I loved how solid it felt when putting it into gear and it was very smooth.
What's the boot space and legroom for passengers like?
There is acres of space for passengers and in the boot. We didn't ever carry much in the boot but had our medium sized pushchair in there and could still fit in full shops. The under mat storage in the boot and netting are both handy features.
What do you think about the features of the car? E.g Power back door, rear-view camera, cruise control etc.
LOVED the power back door-I could pick up all grocery bags and close the door without putting them all own-brilliant. Reversing camera is helpful but I often forgot to use it. I found the dual climate control fab as like many couples we fight over the heat/air con s this was brilliant. My favourite thing though was the DAB radio.
Were these features what you expected the RAV4 to have or have you found any unexpected extras?
Um, no I think most of these are quite common on new cars.
Are there any other features you'd like the car to have?
Nope, I think it had all we need. I would've liked electric, heated seats but can obviously live without these.
Has testing this car made you more or less likely to buy a Toyota in future?
Definitely more likely. I would consider a Rav4 but think a Verso might be more likely as would like 7 seats. I loved how solid and safe the car felt.
Has testing this car changed your perception of Toyota cars at all? If so, how?
I already had quite a positive view of Toyotas-my parents and DB walked away from a head-on collision over 10 years ago in their then new Toyota so I know they're very safe and good quality cars.
What one thing do you like best about it?
Driving position and visibility were great.
What one thing would you change about it?
Not much, maybe a 7 seat version.
Finally got a chance to do a review!
We have had the RAV4 invincible since Saturday and it's lovely! Big,spacious and packed with Gadgets. We have been for a shop, to the woods for a hike and dragged some bits to the skip and it easily handles everything.
I had fun yesterday - we had my stepson for the day and couldnt find the lap belt - there isnt one - its a proper belt that pulls down from the roof .
DH loves the fact you can guage how well you are driving and the rear parking camera is pretty ace. I am struggling slightly with it, I have a KA normally so although it is easy to manouvre it is a big jump - a suicidal cyclist caused some fun yesterday when I wasnt sure about overtaking and he veered into the middle of a country road (definitely hoping that the kids dont repeat the word I used then!) but that is my driving - the car itself handles like an absolute dream and I can see that for school runs, although it is big, it isnt silly so could probably do it quite sensibly - it is certainly very economical!
My absolute favourite thing - mad cyclists aside, is that unlike in the KA people GIVE ME MY RIGHT OF WAY. Normally I get a look of "yeah, in that car you will wait, whether its your right or not", in the RAV not even buses cut me up - LUSH!
We are planning a getaway at the weekend so will put another update with packing plans and how it goes!
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