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2008 Toyota RAV4 - Specifications

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FWD 4 Door 4-cyl 4-Spd AT (Natl) Quick Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $21,500
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage 21 mpg City/27 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.4L
EPA Class 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT (Natl)
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 4-speed ECT automatic transmission w/OD

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Why should I also consider these? X

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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2009 Ford Escape
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7.4
2009 Saturn VUE  
2009 Saturn VUE
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8
2008 Honda CR-V 2WD 5dr EX Side Exterior View  
2008 Honda CR-V
Rating
7.8

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