2008 Toyota RAV4 SLT 25

This 2-owner 2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4WD is a crossover SUV that falls in between the compact and midsize categories in terms of size. There is seating for five passenger with 17-inch wheels for a smoother ride, dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and an in-dash six-CD changer, rear tinted windows, full power accessories, keyless entry, cruise control, a tilt-telescoping steering wheel and a six-speaker stereo with CD/MP3 player and auxiliary audio jack. Under the hood is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that delivers 166 hp and 165 pound-feet of torque with a four-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy figures for this engine with four-wheel-drive model gets a 20/25 mpg rating. This Rav4 4WD system sends most of the power to the front wheels until it identifies potential slippage. Unlike many competitor vehicles, the RAV4 offers a true 4WD lock feature that fixes the front/rear power split 50/50, which is useful for driving in snow and light off-roading. Antilock disc brakes, stability control, traction control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are standard on every 2008 Toyota RAV4. In crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the RAV4 earned a perfect five stars for driver protection in frontal impacts and four stars for the front passenger. It earned five stars for front- and rear-occupant protection in side impacts. Toyota's small SUV performed well in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests as well, earning the top rating of "Good" in both the frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests. To configure the RAV4 for cargo, all one has to do is flip a lever to instantly get a flat load floor -- no need to remove headrests or fold up seat cushions. With its flat load floor, the RAV4 can hold a maximum of 73 cubic feet of cargo. The load floor is also quite low for this class, and minimizes the strain of loading a week's worth of groceries. The Toyota's side-hinged tailgate can be an inconvenience when you're parked on the street, though, as it opens away from the curb. This 2008 Rav4 was Named a Best Car on the Thrifty 50 List by U.S. News & World Report and Motor Trend reports RAV4 is up to the high standards of Toyota build quality!!, , , , , VISIT US ONLINE: COUCHMOTORS.COM