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2008 Toyota Rav4 EV review
The 2008 Toyota RAV4 is a sports utility vehicle which seats between five and seven passengers. The RAV4 is available in three models, base, Sport and Limited. All models are equipped with either a front wheel or an all wheel drive which has a locking center differential. All three models are powered by a four cylinder 2.4 Liter engine that is rated at 166 horsepower and 165 pound feet of torque. This engine is equipped with a four speed automatic transmission. The fuel economy ratings of the Toyota RAV4 model equipped with the front wheel drive are 21 miles per gallon on city streets and 27miles per gallon highway. The fuel economy ratings of the Toyota RAV4 model equipped with the all wheel drive 20 miles per gallon on city streets and 25 miles per gallon highway. An optional 3.5 Liter V6 engine is available that is rated at 269 Horsepower and 246 lb-ft of torque. The fuel economy ratings of the Toyota RAV4 model powered by the V6 engine are 19 miles per gallon on city streets and 27 miles per gallon highway. The vehicle equipped with an all wheel drive has lock feature that splits the power between the front and rear wheels 50/50 which is useful when the vehicle is negotiating roads full of snow or rough terrain. Its closest competitors are the CR-V, Rogue and Santa Fe.
The entry level 2008 RAV4 model is equipped with 16 inch tires, tinted windows in the back, keyless entry, and a steering wheel that has tilt and telescoping and a 6 speaker Music system that has a CD/MP3 player. The 2008 RAV4 sport model is equipped with 18 inch tires, fog lights and side mirrors that are heated. The 2008 RAV4 Limited model is equipped with 17 inch tires, two zone automatic climate control, a powered driver’s seat and a CD changer that is located in the dashboard. The RAV4 is equipped with anti-lock brakes, a traction and stability control system, airbags on the side for front passengers, and curtain airbags on the side for the entire length of the vehicle.
The 2008 Toyota RAV4 was awarded five stars for protection of the driver in case of an head on collision by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and four stars for the same crash test by the same body for protection of the passenger seated in the front seat. It has simple easy to use switches and an easy design in the cockpit for one and all to use. The driver has lots of leg and shoulder room and passengers won’t find it difficult to enter or exit the vehicle. In vehicles that seat 7 passengers, there are three rows of seats. The third row of seats is best to seat children as they can best fit in to the limited space that is available there.
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