Pricing | $21,500 - $27,810 |
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Drive Types | FWD, AWD |
Engines | 2.5l I4, 3.5l V6 |
Transmissions | A4, A5 |
Fuel Economy | 19-22 (city), 26-28 (highway) |
The Toyota Rav4 was one of the first compact SUV offerings on the market. Over time, it has grown considerably. The larger size allows for optional 3-row seating and optional V6 power. The base powertrain is a 166 hp, 2.4L four cylinder with a 4-speed automatic but the 269 hp, V6 model with the 5-speed automatic is the more rewarding model to drive. In all, three trim levels are offered: Base, Sport and Limited in 2WD and 4WD configurations with either 2 or 3 rows of seats. As with other Toyota SUVS, ABS, traction control and stability control are all standard.
A new 2.5L four-cylinder becomes the new base engine. The engine is more powerful with an increase of 13 bhp and 7 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy ratings are also up slightly. The 2009 RAV4 wears a new grille and front bumper. Most models feature a revised rear bumper and new tail lamps. The RAV4 also features a number minor equipment changes.
Model/Trim/Package | Engine | Original MSRP | ||
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RAV4 Base | 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) | A4 | FWD | $21,500 |
RAV4 Base | 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) | A4 | AWD | $22,900 |
RAV4 Base | 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $23,535 |
RAV4 Base | 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) | A5 | AWD | $24,935 |
RAV4 Sport | 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) | A4 | FWD | $23,200 |
RAV4 Sport | 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) | A4 | AWD | $24,600 |
RAV4 Sport | 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $25,130 |
RAV4 Sport | 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) | A5 | AWD | $26,530 |
RAV4 Limited | 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) | A4 | FWD | $24,490 |
RAV4 Limited | 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) | A4 | AWD | $25,880 |
RAV4 Limited | 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $26,410 |
RAV4 Limited | 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) | A5 | AWD | $27,810 |