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2009 RAV4 Base Reviews

2009 Toyota RAV4 Base Front-wheel Drive Base (A4)

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2009 Toyota RAV4 Base Reviews

  • Body Style: Sport Utility
  • Vehicle Size: Small
  • MSRP: $21500.00
  • Mileage: 22
  • Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
  • Fuel Capacity: 15.90
  • Horsepower:
  • Seating Capacity:5
  • Build Location: Tahara, Japan

Overview:

The Toyota RAV4 offers seating for seven and cargo capacity comparable to mid-size SUVs in a compact package. It's quick, relatively easy to maneuver, and comes with a choice of front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. 

For 2009, the RAV4 sports freshened styling with a new grille, new front and rear bumpers, and new wheels. A new four-cylinder engine comes standard on 2009 RAV4 models that delivers more performance and better gas mileage. The new 2.5-liter four-cylinder is rated at 179 horsepower and gets an EPA-estimate 22/28 mpg City/Highway. 

Among the best of the compact SUVs, the current-generation RAV4 was introduced as a 2006 model. The RAV4 excels at convenience and ease of use. Getting in and out of the driver's seat is easy. It can move lots of people or lots of gear on a moment's notice. And it comes standard with a long list of safety equipment. Ordered with the optional V6, the RAV4 is a regular hot rod, scooting around with 269 horsepower. We prefer the five-passenger configuration. 

2009 Toyota RAV4 models get new options including a reverse monitor and touch-screen navigation, and all models come with integrated satellite radio. Also new for 2009 are active headrests for the front seats. 2009 RAV4 Limited models come with a new Smart Entry feature that unlocks the doors for anyone carrying the key fob. 

The Toyota RAV4 is enjoyable to drive and packaged well. Three rows of seating are available. The available V6 engine delivers lots of power. 

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report after his test drive of the RAV4 in Texas. John F. Katz provided additional commentary from south-central Pennsylvania. 

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