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2009 Toyota RAV4 V6

13 Sep 2009 03:48:28 PDT

Better get one while it’s still available—“one” as in the 2009 Toyota RAV4 V6, a very quick, roomy, flexible sport-utility vehicle. When the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards take effect in 2016, you’ll still be able to purchase roomy, flexible SUVs from Toyota, but th...

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2008 Toyota RAV4

29 Aug 2009 23:02:24 PDT

Getting older isn’t easy, even when you’re good. Case study: the 2008 Toyota RAV4. This is year three of generation three for Toyota’s perennially popular, compact SUV. But, as it marks time between redesigns, it doesn’t have the luxury of coasting. Aside from the annual, best-in-class bat...

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2002 Toyota RAV4 L 4x4

27 Jul 2009 19:54:56 PDT

In today's SUV market, bigger-is-better has become an all-too-familiar rallying cry. Spurred on by profit margins that rise in tantalizing lockstep with the physical scale of these super-utes, manufacturers have been only too happy to indulge the whims of customers who believe that t...

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox - First Drive Review

13 Jun 2009 13:36:02 PDT

MI For our drive opportunity, Chevy brought along a couple of base model competitors, a Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V (which, incidentally, placed first and second in our 2008 “Mud Puppies” comparo) for side-by-side comparison. With almost no options, ...

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2010 Chevy Equinox big fuel sipper - Metro Canada

03 Jun 2009 01:15:01 PDT

Metro Canada - Toronto, Canada engines — a 2.4-litre I4 and a 3.0-litre V6, both paired with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The 2.4-litre equipped Equinox delivers a segment-best 6.1L/100 km in highway driving, placing it well in front of the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CRV. ...

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Review: 2009 Toyota RAV4 Sport

14 May 2009 09:09:27 PDT

CA Toyota's RAV4 certainly brings sophistication, and though it can venture off road a bit, it's not a jumbled, mixed-up mess. The RAV's classification-straddling lets it serve the whims of a broad array of potential buyers. Wanting to cover all the bases ...

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Toyota RAV4 news and blogs - November 06, 2009

06 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Toyota RAV4 news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• 2009 Subaru Forester -- from Automedia.com - Reviews
• 2007 Crossover Guide -- from Automedia.com - DriveSmart
• 2003 Jeep Liberty V6 4x4 -- from Automedia.com - Reviews
• Home Hardware Launches 45th Anniversary 'Drive Home a Toyota ... -- from Exchange Morning Post
• Yeti, descoperit în Slovenia! -- from Jurnalul Naţional
• Jazdili sme so Škodou Yeti -- from SME.sk
• Price keeps little SUV in race -- from Times Colonist
• Den Yeti gibt es wirklich – und zwar von Skoda -- from WELT ONLINE
• First Drive: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox ushers in New GM era -- from Autoblog
• 2004 Toyota RAV4 L 4x4 -- from Automedia.com - Reviews

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HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 SUBARU FORESTER REVIEW - Autochannel

10 May 2009 11:04:55 PDT

The 2009 Forester has the honor of being awarded Motor Trend's 2009 Sport/Utility Car of the Year and also became Consumer Report's top-rated small SUV, beating out competitors like the tougher looking Toyota RAV4 and the sleek, redesigned Honda CR-V. ...

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Comparsion review: eight compact SUVs (first place)

20 Apr 2009 17:06:11 PDT

With class-leading refinement, interior space, and gas mileage, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 is worth paying a bit extra for. When I pulled up to 355 Toyota to test-drive the RAV4, I had already driven the other seven vehicles in this comparison, ...

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Comparison review: eight compact SUVs (Introduction)

12 Apr 2009 17:14:23 PDT

These best-sellers – the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, and Toyota RAV4 – are not trucks. They’re effectively tall compact station wagons that try to give up little in comfort, refinement, or fuel economy to a midsize family sedan even as they add generous ...

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2009 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4x4 Review - Autochannel

12 Apr 2009 12:09:38 PDT

2009 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4x4 Review CONCLUSIONS: The Toyota RAV4 Sport adds sport and style to utility. Base Price $ 26530 Price As Tested $ 30319 Engine Type dohc aluminum alloy V6 with variable cam phasing on all camshafts Engine Size 3.5 liters / 211 cu. in. Horsepower 269 @ 6200 rpm ...

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2009 Toyota RAV4 Edges Out 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X in New Test

07 Apr 2009 17:19:29 PDT

The 2009 Toyota RAV4 received Consumer Reports' top rating in comparison testing of small suvs. (Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.) The 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X was also called an "excellent choice" by the consumer publication. ...

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2009 Toyota RAV4 LTD 4X4 Review - Autochannel

24 Mar 2009 15:12:01 PDT

2009 Toyota RAV4 LTD 4X4 Review However, the fuel economy from the inline four cylinder engine left a lot to be desired, especially since we drove the RAV4 primarily on Interstates. The Toyota RAV4 is a well-designed crossover/mini SUV that offers a great deal in a smaller package. ...

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2009 Toyota RAV4 Review - Autochannel

12 Mar 2009 08:19:06 PDT

2009 Toyota RAV4 Review I drove a 2009 Toyota RAV4 4x2 with the 179-horsepower 2.5-liter engine. Highlights of standards included the improved 4-cylinder engine; Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA); UV reduction windshield; rear spoiler; gated shifter; and rear cargo hidden ...

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Mitsubishi Outlander Review - Kelley Blue Book

02 Jan 2009 09:34:59 PST

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FOR PRICING & SPECS ON THIS CAR VISIT: http://www.kbb.com/KBB/NewCars/Mitsubishi_Outlander.aspx Mitsubishi Outlander. Many small SUVs offer a versatile interior and seating for seven, but often they fail to deliver an exciting driving experience. Happily, the Mitsubishi Outla...

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What is the cheapest SUV on the market?

31 Dec 2008 05:00:00 PST

Written by Joe Bruzek
The Sportage also lacks refinement and seating comfort found in competing small SUVs like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester. Cars.com editor Kelsey Mays writes in his expert review of the Sportage: 2009 SUVs less than $20,000 Kia Sportage $16,695 Jeep Patriot $17,290...

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2009 Toyota RAV4 Car Review

29 Dec 2008 00:03:43 PST

Written by kelley@kbb.com
If you want a small-to-midsize sport utility vehicle that combines car-like performance, ride, handling and fuel economy with available four-wheel drive and room for up to seven passengers, or five adults and a fair amount of cargo, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 is a good choice.

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Hot News: Skoda Yeti Confirmed

18 Dec 2008 05:48:00 PST

Written by noreply@blogger.com (My Blog)
Skoda has some big plans for 2009. At the opening of its new technology centre in Mladá Boleslav in the Czech Republic, Skoda chairman Reinhard Jung spoke about two all-new cars in 2009.First off is the all-new Yeti compact SUV, which will hit UK showrooms in late summer. Built to compete with...

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How many miles per gallon does a Saturn Vue get in town and on the highway?

11 Dec 2008 07:24:31 PST

Written by Joe Bruzek
Fuel efficiency is one of the areas where the Vue isn’t as competitive as comparably equipped rivals such as the Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Escape or Toyota RAV4. The Vue’s hefty weight is partly to blame for its fuel economy as base Vues tip the scales at 3,828 pounds, which only inflates for all...

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New 2009 Toyota RAV4 Facelift Debuts at Bologna Motor Show

05 Dec 2008 05:12:44 PST

Written by Trance4you
Toyota has also revised the 2.2 D-4D diesel engine that gains new piezoelectric injectors. The answer is a 14-horspower bump to 150HP while torque increases by about 10% to 340 Nm between 2000 and 2800 rpm. The diesel engine is also existing with a new Sports Direct Shift 6-swiftness repeate...

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Ford tops safe car list

25 Nov 2008 12:17:33 PST

The sheer number of this year's winners indicates that automakers have made huge strides to improve crash protection," said Institute president Adrian Lund. The selected vehicles are the best in protecting people in front, side and rear crash tests based on institute evaluations duri...

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2009 Toyota RAV4 Prices Review Specs Photos | #1 Automotive Reviews

03 Nov 2008 01:45:18 PST

Written by Shilpa
The Toyota RAV4 is a compact and nice crossover SUV. Dig a little deeper and you will find that this compact SUV was one of the first to actually create this.

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Toyota RAV4 MPG Review

14 Oct 2008 12:48:44 PDT

MPG-o-Matic Review Summary: The Toyota RAV4 is one of the best-selling five-seat SUVs for good reason. Solid gas mileage, a roomy interior, and a generous cargo.

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Toyota Reveals 2009 RAV4, Biggest Change Is The Price

07 Aug 2008 07:20:00 PDT

Written by Wes Siler
The 2009 RAV4 is offered in three distinct grades - Base, performance-oriented Sport and top-of-the-line Limited - and with a choice between an all-new four-cylinder and powerful V6 engines with either front-wheel drive or electronic on-demand four-wheel-drive.

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Toyota To Showcase "Innovation" At Frankfurt Auto Show [Frankfurt Auto Show]

28 Aug 2007 04:45:00 PDT

Written by Ray Wert
New RAV4 Cross Sport At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Toyota will also unveil a new small car concept in a revolutionary design. Toyota also uses the Frankfurt Motor Show to present the latest updates in some of its most popular models in Europe:

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From the logbook: Mitsubishi Outlander

27 Apr 2007 17:06:00 PDT

Written by info.rss@cro.consumer.org (Consumer Reports)
Pretty good handling with low roll and quick steering." Spins wheels easily in front-wheel drive in the wet. Why not just have a mode that is on-demand AWD and leave it at that?" The third-row seat is tiny but nice to have." I think both the Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Santa Fe are better"

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