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    22 City / 28 Hwy
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    7
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  • FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT (SE)
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    $21,500
    22 City / 28 Hwy
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    7
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  • FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT (Natl)
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    $21,500
    22 City / 28 Hwy
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    7
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  • 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT (SE)
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    21 City / 27 Hwy
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    7
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  • 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT (GS)
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    21 City / 27 Hwy
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    7
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  • 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT (Natl)
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    21 City / 27 Hwy
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    7
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  • FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Sport (GS)
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    $23,200
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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  • FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Sport (SE)
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    $23,200
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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  • FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Sport (Natl)
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    $23,200
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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  • FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT (Natl)
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    19 City / 27 Hwy
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    7
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  • FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT (GS)
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    19 City / 27 Hwy
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    7
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  • FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT (SE)
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    $23,535
    19 City / 27 Hwy
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  • FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd (SE)
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    $24,490
    22 City / 28 Hwy
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    7
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  • FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd (Natl)
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    $24,490
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    7
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  • FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd (GS)
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    $24,490
    22 City / 28 Hwy
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    7
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  • 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Sport (GS)
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    $24,600
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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  • 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Sport (Natl)
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    $24,600
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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  • 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Sport (SE)
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    $24,600
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT (SE)
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    $24,935
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
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    Gas V6
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT (GS)
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    $24,935
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT (Natl)
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    $24,935
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
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  • FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Sport (Natl)
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    $25,130
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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  • FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Sport (GS)
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    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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  • FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Sport (SE)
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    $25,130
    19 City / 27 Hwy
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    5
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  • 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd (SE)
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    $25,880
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
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    Gas I4
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  • 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd (GS)
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    $25,880
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
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    Gas I4
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  • 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd (Natl)
    Starts at
    $25,880
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
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    Gas I4
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  • FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Ltd (GS)
    Starts at
    $26,410
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
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    Gas V6
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  • FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Ltd (SE)
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    $26,410
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
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    Gas V6
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Ltd (Natl)
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    $26,410
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Sport (SE)
    Starts at
    $26,530
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
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    Four Wheel Drive
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Sport (GS)
    Starts at
    $26,530
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
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    Four Wheel Drive
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Sport (Natl)
    Starts at
    $26,530
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
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    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Ltd (SE)
    Starts at
    $27,810
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
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    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Ltd (Natl)
    Starts at
    $27,810
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
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    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Ltd (GS)
    Starts at
    $27,810
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
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    Gas V6
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Notable features

Four-cylinder or V-6
FWD or AWD
Five- or seven-person capacity
New backup camera

The good & the bad

The good

Fuel economy
Performance with V-6
Lots of safety equipment
Maneuverability
Manageable dimensions

The bad

Hard rear-seat cushions
Scant third-row space

Expert 2009 Toyota RAV4 review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Courtney Messenbaugh
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our expert's take


Growing up, I was told that if I didn’t have anything nice to say, I shouldn’t say anything at all. Luckily, I’ve never abided by that rule because if I did, this would’ve been a blank review. The 2009 Toyota RAV4 is nothing to rave about.

It’s not all bad, but I’m having a hard time understanding why I see so many RAV4s cruising around town. People seem to really like this sporty SUV – heck, even other automotive journalists really like this car – and I just don’t get it. My new theory is that everyone is suffering from a bad case of groupthink; I’m here to inoculate against that disease.

For starters, the RAV4 and I got off on the wrong foot. It took me a good 30 minutes to install my son’s child-safety seat, which is unacceptable. Although the Latch connectors were fine, Toyota has put the top tether anchor on the back of the second-row seats; it’s way down where the seat folds, making it almost impossible to reach.

It’s not all sour grapes with the RAV4, though. The powerful 269-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine with all-wheel drive made for a powerful driving experience that was able to handle a variety of weather and road conditions with ease. The RAV4 also comes in front-wheel drive and a four-cylinder engine is available. Its small size makes it easy to maneuver in parking lots and on the highway.

Making that V-6 even more attractive is its 19/26 mpg city/highway with all-wheel drive. A powerful engine and decent fuel efficiency is a swell but rare combo, so I have to hand it to the RAV4 here.

Exterior

The RAV4’s exterior is quite attractive. It’s not too big, has nice lines and a perkiness that I liked. With the exception of the rear swing gate, it looks like a smaller version of the Toyota Highlander. You’ll like what you see, particularly compared to older RAV4s, which were hideous.

The RAV4 comes with 16-, 17- or 18-inch wheels. The black-colored, power side mirrors and black grille complement each other nicely. The bumpers, door handles and spoiler all match the body color, making for a smooth, uniform look. Standard halogen headlights illuminate everything nicely.

However, I wasn’t thrilled by the swing gate. It has a bulbous spare tire mounted to it and opens to the side. The theory goes that it’s easier to open from the side. I say, it’s only easy if you permanently stay on the left side of your car and don’t need to move around the door at all. Furthermore, I wouldn’t say it’s exactly “easy” to open a door that has a big, heavy tire mounted to it while holding a baby and a bag of kid gear. When the rear door was open, it often blocked me in or out, and I certainly couldn’t load and unload things with my garage door down, which is a bummer when it’s snowing or raining. Give me a liftgate with no tire any day over this thing.

SENSE AND STYLE

Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Fair

Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): None/Some

Interior

At 36.4 cubic feet, the cargo space in the rear is good – dare I say great; it’s the largest in its class and can easily swallow a serious grocery store run. Moreover, you can fold the second row flat and bump your cargo space up to whopping 73 cubic feet.

There’s a storage cubby between the front seats with upper and lower trays that is ample enough for snacks, sunglasses or anything else you need to stash. A convenient cell phone pocket between the seats might be my favorite feature about this car.

While my test car wasn’t equipped with the option, the RAV4 does have an optional third row ($700), which is an interesting proposal. Barring that option, the vehicle seats five, though don’t expect to sit between your children’s car seats in the second row as space is tight back there. The second row seems unnecessarily close to the front seats, close enough that my son had a heyday kicking the driver’s chair every time we got in the car. This lack of legroom meant that my daughter’s rear-facing infant-safety seat was wedged into the backseat, and the front passenger’s knees were slammed into the glove box.

Although the interior design and trim is a little lackluster, everything is laid out in an easy-to-use fashion and served its purpose. The RAV4 comes with automatic dual-zone air conditioning, remote keyless entry, illuminated entry system, MP3 jack, six-speaker stereo system and a handy, push-button-access dual glove box.

My test vehicle came equipped with the Premium Package that includes leather-trimmed seats as well as eight-way adjustable, heated front seats. It also had the touch-screen navigation system and the Towing Prep Package.

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT

Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample

Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample

Safety

One area where the RAV4 gets it right is safety. The 2009 RAV4 was named a 2009 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. To earn this award, a car must receive a rating of Good, the highest score, in frontal, side-impact and rear crash tests. It also must have stability control; it’s standard on the RAV4.

The RAV4 also has six airbags, including side-impact and side curtain airbags for both rows, antilock brakes and traction control, which I tested during an early snow in lovely Denver and all systems performed beautifully.

An optional backup camera is available for $475; my test car wasn’t equipped with this.

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 of room for kids and their gear.

Teens: It’s 2009 Top Safety Pick status makes this a safe car for teen drivers.

2009 Toyota RAV4 review: Our expert's take
By Courtney Messenbaugh


Growing up, I was told that if I didn’t have anything nice to say, I shouldn’t say anything at all. Luckily, I’ve never abided by that rule because if I did, this would’ve been a blank review. The 2009 Toyota RAV4 is nothing to rave about.

It’s not all bad, but I’m having a hard time understanding why I see so many RAV4s cruising around town. People seem to really like this sporty SUV – heck, even other automotive journalists really like this car – and I just don’t get it. My new theory is that everyone is suffering from a bad case of groupthink; I’m here to inoculate against that disease.

For starters, the RAV4 and I got off on the wrong foot. It took me a good 30 minutes to install my son’s child-safety seat, which is unacceptable. Although the Latch connectors were fine, Toyota has put the top tether anchor on the back of the second-row seats; it’s way down where the seat folds, making it almost impossible to reach.

It’s not all sour grapes with the RAV4, though. The powerful 269-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine with all-wheel drive made for a powerful driving experience that was able to handle a variety of weather and road conditions with ease. The RAV4 also comes in front-wheel drive and a four-cylinder engine is available. Its small size makes it easy to maneuver in parking lots and on the highway.

Making that V-6 even more attractive is its 19/26 mpg city/highway with all-wheel drive. A powerful engine and decent fuel efficiency is a swell but rare combo, so I have to hand it to the RAV4 here.

Exterior

The RAV4’s exterior is quite attractive. It’s not too big, has nice lines and a perkiness that I liked. With the exception of the rear swing gate, it looks like a smaller version of the Toyota Highlander. You’ll like what you see, particularly compared to older RAV4s, which were hideous.

The RAV4 comes with 16-, 17- or 18-inch wheels. The black-colored, power side mirrors and black grille complement each other nicely. The bumpers, door handles and spoiler all match the body color, making for a smooth, uniform look. Standard halogen headlights illuminate everything nicely.

However, I wasn’t thrilled by the swing gate. It has a bulbous spare tire mounted to it and opens to the side. The theory goes that it’s easier to open from the side. I say, it’s only easy if you permanently stay on the left side of your car and don’t need to move around the door at all. Furthermore, I wouldn’t say it’s exactly “easy” to open a door that has a big, heavy tire mounted to it while holding a baby and a bag of kid gear. When the rear door was open, it often blocked me in or out, and I certainly couldn’t load and unload things with my garage door down, which is a bummer when it’s snowing or raining. Give me a liftgate with no tire any day over this thing.

SENSE AND STYLE

Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Fair

Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): None/Some

Interior

At 36.4 cubic feet, the cargo space in the rear is good – dare I say great; it’s the largest in its class and can easily swallow a serious grocery store run. Moreover, you can fold the second row flat and bump your cargo space up to whopping 73 cubic feet.

There’s a storage cubby between the front seats with upper and lower trays that is ample enough for snacks, sunglasses or anything else you need to stash. A convenient cell phone pocket between the seats might be my favorite feature about this car.

While my test car wasn’t equipped with the option, the RAV4 does have an optional third row ($700), which is an interesting proposal. Barring that option, the vehicle seats five, though don’t expect to sit between your children’s car seats in the second row as space is tight back there. The second row seems unnecessarily close to the front seats, close enough that my son had a heyday kicking the driver’s chair every time we got in the car. This lack of legroom meant that my daughter’s rear-facing infant-safety seat was wedged into the backseat, and the front passenger’s knees were slammed into the glove box.

Although the interior design and trim is a little lackluster, everything is laid out in an easy-to-use fashion and served its purpose. The RAV4 comes with automatic dual-zone air conditioning, remote keyless entry, illuminated entry system, MP3 jack, six-speaker stereo system and a handy, push-button-access dual glove box.

My test vehicle came equipped with the Premium Package that includes leather-trimmed seats as well as eight-way adjustable, heated front seats. It also had the touch-screen navigation system and the Towing Prep Package.

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT

Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample

Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample

Safety

One area where the RAV4 gets it right is safety. The 2009 RAV4 was named a 2009 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. To earn this award, a car must receive a rating of Good, the highest score, in frontal, side-impact and rear crash tests. It also must have stability control; it’s standard on the RAV4.

The RAV4 also has six airbags, including side-impact and side curtain airbags for both rows, antilock brakes and traction control, which I tested during an early snow in lovely Denver and all systems performed beautifully.

An optional backup camera is available for $475; my test car wasn’t equipped with this.

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 of room for kids and their gear.

Teens: It’s 2009 Top Safety Pick status makes this a safe car for teen drivers.

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Safety review

Based on the 2009 Toyota RAV4 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12, 000 miles
Dealer certification
160- or 174-point inspections

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Consumer reviews

4.6 / 5
Based on 83 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.6
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

  • horrible

    My paint is peeling off I hae one side fixed a few years back but they wouldn't paint the whole thing and now the other side is peeling off
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • Recall the 2009 like you did in 2008.

    My only issue is it uses a lot of oil they had a 2008 recall on oil consumption they did not do anything for the 2009 with the same. Uses a quart every 500 miles. Bad lower rings, Toyota knew that in 08.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Pushing 300,000 miles and still going strong

    Bought this car new in June 2009. Drove it daily for 10 years before giving it to my 16 year old son. It currently has 287,000 miles on it and is still going strong. Other than a transmission rebuild at 248,000 miles it has been essentially trouble free. I performed the typical routine maintenance: 5,000 mile oil changes, 100,000 transmission fluid changes, 100,000 coolant changes, brake service as needed, etc. At 225,000 it started to use a quart of oil between oil changes which I don't see as unreasonable for a 4 cylinder at that milage. It is a 4WD model but in all honesty I rarely needed to use 4WD to get through the snow. Front wheel only more than sufficed. I would recommend this vehicle as a used car if you find one that has been reasonably well maintained.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • AWD or 4WD. Safest?

    This vehicle suspension is low-end for a quality (limited) suv. Leaf springs would make a big difference. The car is listed as AWD but the emblem says 4WD. It can not be locked into 4WD unless going <25mph. What good is that? Only use is getting out of a ditch. Maybe. My 2009 started to slide in a bad road condition. It had started to snow after raining. I was 2 miles from home and was 30mph when a truck came around the corner. It was a little too far on my side. I moved to the fog line and started to slip and head left. The 4WD did not activate. If it had I would have heard notification bells and buzzers. I hit the brakes and prayed. I ran into the grill and broke femur,hip,C6 neck vertabrae and rotator cuff. $90k operations (medicare). $2400 ambulance (mine) Months of recovery/rehab. On SS with no down payment for a vehicle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Mechanics special

    Good deal and reasonable amount of honey do that i didn't repairs. Clean interior some tlc needed but nothing that was a deal breaker. Surprisingly affordable.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • sweet ride

    nicest preowned auto I've owned. Fell in love on the test drive. uses almost no gas and rides well love the styling of the body
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • New used car

    We heard so many good things about this car/suv and this car in particular was low mileage for the year ... so we thought it the best of the cars we had seen so far ... we test drove it and we’re very happy with visibility - ease of turning radius - speed picking up - braking - Now after bringing it home and driving it in the dark - I will definitely want to get LED bulbs for better visibility But for the moment we are very happy with it right now
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Required almost no maintenance.

    I had to replace the alternator, which I was able to do myself for about $150. Other than that had almost no problems. I did replace the back door latch, but also very minimal cost, to be expected, the engine was never a problem.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Literal Life Saver

    I was in a crash in 2015. This car did a very good job keeping me safe. I literally walked away with nothing more than sore muscles and the feeling of being emotionally shaken up. The car was totaled, but I am still glad it kept me safe. Would strongly recommend this car to literally anyone.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Reliable, great in snow

    I had this car for 11 years. It was very reliable, great in snow storms, ample space in the back, easy to drive, great small SUV, would definitely recommend
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Wasn't my first choice, but it is my best choice.

    I really like this vehicle, it had everything I wanted and needed. I was expecting to get this car at first until I've got in it and driven it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Most reliable car I've ever owned.

    Great! Most reliable car I've ever owned. Nothing beats a Toyota, Lexus maybe? Rav4 most powerful V6 Rav4, watch out Rav4 Prime coming out 2021
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2009 Toyota RAV4?

The 2009 Toyota RAV4 is available in 3 trim levels:

  • (12 styles)
  • Ltd (12 styles)
  • Sport (12 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2009 Toyota RAV4?

The 2009 Toyota RAV4 offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2009 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

The 2009 Toyota RAV4 has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2009 Toyota RAV4 owners.

Is the 2009 Toyota RAV4 a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2009 Toyota RAV4. 91.6% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 83 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.6

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