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2008 Toyota RAV4 - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $21,500 - $27,070 See Local Classifieds
 
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Edmunds
2008 toyota rav4 Professional Edmunds Review

...Read our Toyota RAV4 Long-Term 20,000-Mile Test Pros: Superb power and fuel economy for optional V6, balanced ride and handling, roomy second row, low cargo...

MSN Autos
Review: 2008 Toyota RAV4

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CarGurus
CarGurus' Review for 2008 toyota rav4

...Strides have been made in exterior and interior designs, safety for its occupants, and usability that make this year’s version a utilitarian dream and an...

Cars.com
2008 Toyota RAV4 Professional Cars.com Review

...despite the fact that Toyota did a commendable job with the design and improved what was once a diminutive player in the market. Now, it has a speedy, roomy...

Cars.com
2008 Toyota RAV4 Professional Cars.com Review

...2.4-liter 4-cylinder Fuel: 21/27 mpg Length: 181.1" Width: 71.5" Ground Clearance: 7.5" Turning Radius: 17.4' Cargo space: 36.4 cu. ft. NHTSA Crash-Test...

Cars.com
2008 Toyota RAV4 Professional Cars.com Review

...The top-of-the-line Limited model comes with dual zone air conditioning, power driver's seat and the upgraded audio system that is $200 extra in the Sport...

Cars.com
2008 Toyota RAV4 Professional Cars.com Review

...In the backseat, headroom is ample and leg space is sufficient, but the seat cushions are somewhat hard. The third row is essentially useless for adults...

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Like all of these compact utility vehicles, the 2008 Toyota RAV4 offers a choice of four-cylinder or V-6 powertrains (except the Honda), with front- or all-wheel drive.

Where they differ is that they each have different ways of prioritizing between carlike on-road handling and off-road ability.

For instance, the Ford Escape is styled like a more traditional SUV, but its carlike underpinnings help it handle and perform quite well, despite its aging design.

The Honda CR-V is an excellent, very space-efficient design with plenty of room for five, though it’s not much fun to drive, nor does it have any significant off-road ability.

The Hyundai Tucson bears an older design that doesn’t perform as well as its most updated peers; it also feels smaller inside.

The new Vue that’s been introduced is much improved, especially inside, with a fresh design.

And the Mitsubishi Outlander, like the RAV4, has a very small third-row seat, for those who want two extra positions for small children on occasion; although it doesn’t match the RAV4’s V-6 engine for power, the Outlander V-6 feels very sporty behind the wheel, with good handling, though its ride is firm and somewhat noisy.


 
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