Comments on: 2009 Toyota RAV4 First Look

By: scott

scott — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:04:36 +0000

my only quibble with the side openign rear door is that it open onthe wrong side. if it opened onthe right side – loading from the curb would be easier.

must be because the japamnese are right hand drivers in Japan

By: natalie

natalie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:48:32 +0000

I just spotted this vehicle in a parking lot and I was so amazed I took a picture of it with my camera phone! It looks really nice! I was so excited to see the tire taken off the back. I was a little upset that it is still a side opening rear door. A feature that pushed me towards the Acura RDX (also considered the Rogue and the CRV). I was caught up in heavy rain the same day unloading groceries, and am very glad I went with the rear door that can shelter me from the rain.

I’m almost on the verge of trading in my RDX for the new body style,though. I am puzzled why there has been no adverting on this new body style. I went to the Toyota page after seeing it, and they have the 2010 body style with a rear mounted spare! I don’t know why this is such a secret. Get the word out – a small SUV that has a 3rd row, the ruggedness of a truck and A LOT of neat utility features.

I do love my RDX and it’s chic and sporty, but I always had my eye on the Rav4 but couldn’t stand the rear mounted tire. I will have to go test drive one and see what happens!

By: RWAKA Pierre Claver

RWAKA Pierre Claver — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:09:49 +0000

I want to order a new Toyota Rav 4 automatic 2008 or 2009)and I need all informations about the payment and how it can be provided until here in my country (Kigali – Rwanda)
My collegues need also Toyota PRADO

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:26:55 +0000

Just checked out a RAV4. The Sport Appearance models without the spare tire on the gate, have run-flat tires. Problem with this is not only are the tires very expensive, but they also aren’t that good. Most of them wear very quickly.

Much better to go with the spare.

Besides, even without the spare mounted back there, you still get the same side-opening tailgate.

I test drove the new 2.5L 4-cyl. Not bad at all. But I sure wish the redesigned transmission was a 5-speed. Can’t believe they invested R&D dollars and still came out with a 4-speed. The RPMs are too high at 60-65, which results in more engine noise while cruising.

By: car

car — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:53:46 +0000

I for one like the sporty look of the RAV 2008 and find that the loss of the tire on the back makes for a more generic look in 2009. Hopefully the 2009 will have the same pick up and go that the 2008 has.

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:01:05 +0000

Three dealers I talked to in WV are expecting their first ones to arrive the week of October 6, 2008.

By: Howard

Howard — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:16:31 +0000

Does anyone have a confirmed release date of the 2009 model? I have been to three different dealerships & have been given three completely different answers.
Thanks,
Howard

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:41:59 +0000

According to the dealer I talked to – Each Toyota ‘region’ consists of 2-3 states and each region has independent ability to make the final decision on whether they offer certain vehicles. Individual dealers in these regions do not have a say in the matter.

By: Leroy Brown

Leroy Brown — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:59:18 +0000

That’s an interesting note Ben – and I had no idea. I wonder what Toyota’s thinking is, only offering the Sport package in some areas.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:53:09 +0000

The sport appearance package is only available in certain regions. I live in Ohio and cannot get this – but I have talked to a dealer and she can get one from Indiana but Ohio will never have them in stock. If you go to Toyota.com and build a rav using an IN zip vs an OH zip, the Sport package will be there for IN. Other states that have them that I’ve found are IL and WV. FYI.