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2009 Toyota RAV4 - Expert Reviews

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CarGurus
CarGurus' Review for 2009 toyota rav4

...Compared to its closest competitors, however, the RAV4 disappoints with its somewhat plain looks and low-quality cabin materials...

Cars.com
2009 Toyota RAV4 Professional Cars.com Review

...It was no accident. Off-road ability isn't a valid justification in a light-duty model like the RAV4, so I hope for its own sake that Toyota has a liftgate on...

Cars.com
2009 Toyota RAV4 Professional Cars.com Review

...If you can work around that, you'll have all kinds of room for child-safety seats. In School: There's enough room to keep kids comfortable. Teens: The room in...

Cars.com
2009 Toyota RAV4 Professional Cars.com Review

...Standard antilock braking system with brake assist Standard electronic stability system Optional daytime running lamps Optional backup camera (excluding Base)...

Cars.com
2009 Toyota RAV4 Professional Cars.com Review

...Brakes, front/rear: Disc/disc, antilock. Electronic stability control: Standard. Side air bags: Front seat-mounted; side curtain, first and second rows...

Cars.com
2009 Toyota RAV4 Professional Cars.com Review

...FAMILY LIFESTAGE In Diapers: It took me 30 minutes to install a child-safety seat. Enough said. In School: Once the kids are out of car seats, there's plenty...

Edmunds
2009 toyota rav4 Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Superb power and fuel economy from optional V6, balanced ride and handling, roomy second-row seating, low cargo floor, solid build quality, high crash...

MSN Autos
2009 Toyota RAV4 - Review

...Choose a makemmInitializeEx(document.frmUCM, 'Toyota', MakeShortName('RAV4'), 'Choose a make', 'Choose a model', 'false', true);...

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Why should I also consider these? X

The 2009 Toyota RAV4 offers a choice of four-cylinder or V-6 powertrains, as do all of these models except the Honda and Subaru, and most of them have a choice of front- or all-wheel drive.

But each has a different way of prioritizing on- and off-road ability and interior space.

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

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 is much improved, especially inside, with a fresh 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 Subaru Forester is another alternative; it offers standard all-wheel drive, a well-designed, spacious interior, and top safety.


 
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