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2009 Toyota RAV4

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Base Price: $22,245
Price as Tested: $24,203
Why We Drove It: The Toyota RAV4 received 4 out of 5 Power Circle Ratings, when compared to other vehicles in its class, in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality Study (IQS) and 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). It is also called a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 V-6 can accelerate to 60 mph in less than seven seconds, according to Toyota.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with electronic power steering (EPS).
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s EPS is integrated with its stability control system, and Toyota claims this allows the stability control system to better anticipate when the driver might be losing control of the RAV4, meaning it can step in sooner to correct a skid or slide.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a limited-slip front differential when 4WD is not selected.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s available on-demand 4WD system drives power to the front wheels until the wheels slip. When the wheels slip, power is sent to the rear wheels as necessary.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s available 4WD system includes a 4WD-Lock function that maximizes delivery of torque to the rear wheels up to 25 mph.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s available Hill-start Assist Control system is designed to hold the RAV4 still while on an incline, giving the driver time to switch her foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator without worrying that the SUV will roll backwards.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s available Downhill Assist Control system is designed to limit vehicle speed when descending a steep hill.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 offers 7.5 inches of ground clearance.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s angle of approach measures 29 degrees and its angle of departure measures 25 degrees.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with active front headrests, which are designed to move up and forward instantly after a rear impact, reducing the space between the front seat occupants’ heads and the head rest to help limit whiplash.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with 10 bottle and cup holders.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a dual glovebox with a button designed to slide the upper storage area’s panel cover open and closed.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 V-6 can tow up to 3,500 pounds, but only when properly equipped with a V-6 engine and the Tow Prep Package. Standard towing capacity is 1,500 pounds for the four-cylinder engine, and 2,000 pounds for the V-6 engine.
• When equipped with the Tow Prep Package, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 V-6 includes an upgraded radiator, fan coupling, and alternator.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 has a coefficient of drag measuring 0.33 Cd.
• When equipped with the optional third-row seat, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 can hold 12.3 cubic feet of cargo behind the third-row seat.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 can hold 36.4 cubic feet of cargo behind its second-row seat.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 can hold 73 cubic feet of cargo with the second-row seat folded down.
• On models without the optional third-row seat, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 includes a covered storage area under the rear cargo floor.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s rear cargo floor is water repellant and can be folded.
• On models without the optional third-row seat, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 includes a handy one-touch lever to fold the second-row seats.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s second-row seats can be reclined for greater comfort, and can slide fore and aft to maximize cargo or leg room as desired.
• On models with the optional third-row seat, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 offers 30 inches of third-row leg room.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited’s dual-zone climate control system includes micro dust and pollen removal capability.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s center console includes two illuminated cup holders and a cell phone storage pocket.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s suspension is comprised of MacPherson struts in front and double-wishbone construction in back.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 Sport’s standard 18-inch wheels widen the SUV’s turning radius from 34.8 to 36.8 feet in diameter.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 weighs between 3,360 and 3,699 pounds.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with electronic power steering (EPS).
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s EPS is integrated with its stability control system, and Toyota claims this allows the stability control system to better anticipate when the driver might be losing control of the RAV4, meaning it can step in sooner to correct a skid or slide.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a limited-slip front differential when 4WD is not selected.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s available on-demand 4WD system drives power to the front wheels until the wheels slip. When the wheels slip, power is sent to the rear wheels as necessary.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s available 4WD system includes a 4WD-Lock function that maximizes delivery of torque to the rear wheels up to 25 mph.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s available Hill-start Assist Control system is designed to hold the RAV4 still while on an incline, giving the driver time to switch her foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator without worrying that the SUV will roll backwards.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s available Downhill Assist Control system is designed to limit vehicle speed when descending a steep hill.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 offers 7.5 inches of ground clearance.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s angle of approach measures 29 degrees and its angle of departure measures 25 degrees.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with active front headrests, which are designed to move up and forward instantly after a rear impact, reducing the space between the front seat occupants’ heads and the head rest to help limit whiplash.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with 10 bottle and cup holders.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a dual glovebox with a button designed to slide the upper storage area’s panel cover open and closed.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 V-6 can tow up to 3,500 pounds, but only when properly equipped with a V-6 engine and the Tow Prep Package. Standard towing capacity is 1,500 pounds for the four-cylinder engine, and 2,000 pounds for the V-6 engine.
• When equipped with the Tow Prep Package, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 V-6 includes an upgraded radiator, fan coupling, and alternator.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 has a coefficient of drag measuring 0.33 Cd.
• When equipped with the optional third-row seat, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 can hold 12.3 cubic feet of cargo behind the third-row seat.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 can hold 36.4 cubic feet of cargo behind its second-row seat.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 can hold 73 cubic feet of cargo with the second-row seat folded down.
• On models without the optional third-row seat, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 includes a covered storage area under the rear cargo floor.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s rear cargo floor is water repellant and can be folded.
• On models without the optional third-row seat, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 includes a handy one-touch lever to fold the second-row seats.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s second-row seats can be reclined for greater comfort, and can slide fore and aft to maximize cargo or leg room as desired.
• On models with the optional third-row seat, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 offers 30 inches of third-row leg room.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited’s dual-zone climate control system includes micro dust and pollen removal capability.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s center console includes two illuminated cup holders and a cell phone storage pocket.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s suspension is comprised of MacPherson struts in front and double-wishbone construction in back.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 Sport’s standard 18-inch wheels widen the SUV’s turning radius from 34.8 to 36.8 feet in diameter.
• The 2009 Toyota RAV4 weighs between 3,360 and 3,699 pounds.
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good choice for city family
-- Posted by kenny on 10/1/2009 11:12:00 PM
Rav4Does the rear mounted spare tire viubrate or rattle?
-- Posted by Peter on 11/10/2009 5:56:00 AM
Does the rear, tailgate mounted, spare rattle on the Rav4?
-- Posted by Peter on 11/10/2009 7:19:00 AM
had rav 10 years only replaced pads and battery and oils.very reliable a bit heavy on the petrol worst job changing fuel filter lower nut just to tight.
-- Posted by rob on 9/30/2009 12:03:00 PM
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