2008 toyota Rav4

2008 Toyota Rav4: Currently in the third design year of its total redesign, the Toyota RAV4 obtains just trim adjustments for 2008. The 3rd row of seats on the Limited has been ceased, although that is no terrific loss, as they were very cramped.


2008 Toyota Rav4


The RAV4 is available with 2 engines, a 2.4-litre four-cylinder mated to a four-speed automated, and also a 3.5-litre V6 with a five-speed automatic transmission.

A variation with front-wheel drive is offered in the United States, yet all Canadian models utilize Toyota's "Active Torque Control" four-wheel drive system, which enables the lorry to change continually as well as seamlessly between front- as well as four-wheel modes. A hand-operated securing switch allows a maximum torque split of 55/45 in between the front and also back wheels, under speeds of 40 km/h. All versions come with car security control as well as grip control, while V6 models add hill-start as well as downhill assist control.

With the addition of the brand-new four-cylinder Sporting activity trim line, both engines been available in Base, Sporting activity or Limited configuration.

Features on the Base designs include 17-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, CD/MP3 stereo with auxillary jack, textile seats, 60/40 folding and also reclining back seats, power locks with keyless entry, power home windows, tilt and telescopic wheel, floor mats, cruise control, heated mirrors, roofing system shelf, privacy cover, soft tire cover, variable intermittent wipers with deicer, as well as intermittent rear washer/wiper.

The Sport models add 18-inch alloy wheels, costs fabric seats, freight net, privacy glass, power sunroof, colour-keyed fender flares, black headlamp surround as well as fog lamps.

The Limited versions include 17-inch alloy wheels, six-CD/MP3 stereo with auxilliary jack, dual-zone automatic environment control, leather-wrapped wheel, footwell lights, as well as molded tire cover.

Now using similar visits with both engines, the RAV4 can be somewhat underpowered in its four-cylinder arrangement; the V6 is a better choice, and also not that much of a step up in cost. The 60/40 rear seat folds entirely to develop a flat baggage room, without having to turn seat cushions or eliminate head restrictions, making it very easy to transform to cargo stowage. In 2008, manufacturing is anticipated to relocate from Japan to a brand-new place in Woodstock, Ontario.

NEW FOR 2008:

- New four-cylinder Sport trim line

- Base V6 readily available with new "B" Package alternative

- Sporting activity V6 gets new titanium-coloured alloy wheels

- Third-row seating removed on V6 Limited

- Outside colours: Black Woodland Pearl added; Nautical Blue Metal erased; Everglade Metallic now features Ash interior rather than Beige