2008 Toyota RAV4 Research & Overview

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2008 Toyota RAV4
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Overview

The Toyota RAV4 is one of the compact SUVs that created this class. It has become bigger in recent years and provides more outstanding features that allow it to be an even more useful family vehicle.

The RAV4 seats five and has an available third-row seat (that folds flat into the cargo floor) that increases its capacity to seven. The RAV4 is a four-door, compact sport utility vehicle, available in three trim levels: Base, Sport and Limited. All trims are available with either a 2.4-liter, 166 hp inline-4 and four-speed automatic transmission or a 3.5-liter, 269 hp V6 and five-speed automatic transmission. All V6 RAV4's come with Downhill Assist Control and Hill-start Assist Control. All six models are available with front-wheel or full-time all-wheel drive.

In 2008, the Toyota RAV4 receives standard driver and front-passenger seat-mounted, side-impact airbags and first and second row side-curtain airbags with roll-over sensors.

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4x4 Base

$22,900

$20,839

city: 20 hwy: 25

2.4L I-4

Automatic

4x4 Sport

$24,475

$22,270

city: 20 hwy: 25

2.4L I-4

Automatic

4x4 Base V6

$24,935

$22,689

city: 19 hwy: 26

3.5L V-6

Automatic

4x4 Limited

$25,155

$22,890

city: 20 hwy: 25

2.4L I-4

Automatic

4x4 Sport V6

$26,390

$24,012

city: 19 hwy: 26

3.5L V-6

Automatic

4x4 Limited V6

$27,070

$24,632

city: 19 hwy: 26

3.5L V-6

Automatic

Front-wheel Drive Base

$21,500

$19,888

city: 21 hwy: 27

2.4L I-4

Automatic

Front-wheel Drive Sport

$23,075

$21,342

city: 21 hwy: 27

2.4L I-4

Automatic

Front-wheel Drive Base V6

$23,535

$21,768

city: 19 hwy: 27

3.5L V-6

Automatic

Front-wheel Drive Limited

$23,755

$21,972

city: 21 hwy: 27

2.4L I-4

Automatic

Front-wheel Drive Sport V6

$24,990

$23,113

city: 19 hwy: 27

3.5L V-6

Automatic

Front-wheel Drive Limited V6

$25,670

$23,743

city: 19 hwy: 27

3.5L V-6

Automatic

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2008 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews:

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1st SUV we ever owned. Tried Hyundai's Tuscan but it felt like a box. RAV4 fits me like a glove, and my husband loves it even more. There are also very good videos on RAV4 and how to use its features (adjusting steering wheel, Radio/CD, accessing spare tire, etc) on www.HandBookLive.com under Automotive. I tend to forget how to use cruise control, so I watch a video chapter on that when I need to figure it out

posted by anonymous on Apr 30 2009

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I've had my car since May 16th, 2008 and just love it. Its Everglade Metallic, beautiful green color, it does look silver sometimes. I love the moonroof, didn't think I would, nice to watch the rain. Back seats have lots of leg room. I love the inside door handles, very neat looking and the bluetooth is great. Recommended strongly.

posted by KelePachiMunu on Sep 03 2008

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I bought this 3 weeks ago and have enjoyed every minute I have spent in it. It is really quick, very nimble, very roomy and very comfortable. The ride is very comfortable and secure, both at freeway speeds and on curvy country roads. Plenty of storage and easy access. Easy entrance and exit to/from both front and rear seats also.

posted by Jamilyn on Sep 01 2008

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I got my Rav4 v6 4wd sport last week and I love it. It is built very well, and performs great at acceleration and handling. It gets very good mileage for 269hp v6 w/4wd. Stable at high speeds, comfortable, looks good, fits perfect in my garage, what else is there to say. Test drive one and you'll be hooked like I was.

posted by Cauley on Jul 25 2008

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The RAV4 seemed to fit the bill. In actuality, it more than fits our needs. We do not need super power on the highway, but the RAV4 is quick and does not have the usual 4- cyl engine noise at highway speeds. MPG is a solid 27 average for us. Fit and finish are great. This base FWD model is perfect for our situation. We could not be happier with this car.

posted by Kendrew on Jul 16 2008

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I love the new rav4 I got. It is great in the winter weather, traction control, stability control and 4WD make it almost impossible to slip. It handles in snow great and I'm zipping past other cars that are sliding all around.

posted by Relphan on May 20 2008

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I love the way this vehicle handles. It is quite nimble and quick. It is fun to drive!! We did some off road driving yesterday through mud, up hills and over some rough terrain. I have the V6 Ltd model and am very pleased so far. I am small so the seats work well for me as does the rest of the car. The best thing about this SUV is the handling.

posted by Tavon on May 07 2008

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Quiet, smooth, powerful - excellent fit and finish inside and out. Evaluated all other small SUVs on the market and none really came close. Far and away the best engine. Amazing interior capacity. Averaging 25 mpg combined city/highway driving.

posted by Barclay on Mar 30 2008

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Traded in a GMC Envoy for our RAV4 and couldn't be happier. We looked at CR-V, Rogue, Equinox, and Mariner. After driving the RAV4 there was no comparison. It simply is the best value for the money. Ergonomics are great. Good choice for anyone looking at a smaller SUV.

posted by Jacob on Mar 07 2008

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