Toyota Rav4 2008

Toyota Rav4 2008: Now in the third version year of its complete redesign, the Toyota RAV4 gets only trim modifications for 2008. The 3rd row of seats on the Limited has been ceased, although that is no fantastic loss, as they were very confined.

Toyota Rav4 2008

The RAV4 is offered with two engines, a 2.4-litre four-cylinder mated to a four-speed automatic, and a 3.5-litre V6 with a five-speed automatic transmission.

A version with front-wheel drive is sold in the United States, however all Canadian designs use Toyota's "Active Torque Control" four-wheel drive system, which allows the lorry to switch over continuously as well as seamlessly between front- and also four-wheel settings. A hand-operated securing button enables a maximum torque split of 55/45 between the front as well as rear wheels, under speeds of 40 km/h. All versions feature vehicle security control and traction control, while V6 versions add hill-start and also downhill aid control.

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

Features on the Base designs include 17-inch steel wheels, cooling, CD/MP3 stereo with auxillary jack, textile seats, 60/40 folding as well as lying rear seats, power locks with keyless access, power home windows, tilt and also telescopic wheel, flooring mats, cruise control, warmed mirrors, roofing system rack, privacy cover, soft tire cover, variable intermittent wipers with deicer, and periodic rear washer/wiper.

The Sporting activity designs include 18-inch alloy wheels, premium cloth seats, cargo net, personal privacy glass, power sunroof, colour-keyed fender flares, black headlamp border as well as haze lights.

The Limited designs add 17-inch alloy wheels, six-CD/MP3 stereo with auxilliary jack, dual-zone automated climate control, leather-wrapped wheel, footwell lights, as well as moulded tire cover.

Currently using comparable appointments with both engines, the RAV4 can be rather underpowered in its four-cylinder configuration; the V6 is a far better choice, as well as not that much of a step up in rate. The 60/40 rear seat folds up totally to produce a flat baggage room, without having to turn seat pillows or eliminate head restraints, making it very easy to transform to freight stowage. In 2008, manufacturing is anticipated to move from Japan to a brand-new area in Woodstock, Ontario.

NEW FOR 2008:

- New four-cylinder Sporting activity trim line

- Base V6 available with new "B" Plan option

- Sport V6 receives new titanium-coloured alloy wheels

- Third-row seats removed on V6 Limited

- Outside colours: Black Woodland Pearl included; Maritime Blue Metal deleted; Everglade Metallic now features Ash indoor rather than Beige

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