2008 Toyota RAV4 Sport

At a Glance

Pricing $21,100 - $26,670
Drive Types FWD, AWD
Engines 2.4l I4, 3.5l V6
Transmissions A4, A5
Fuel Economy 19-21 (city), 25-27 (highway)

The Toyota Rav4 was one of the first compact SUV offerings on the market. Defined by cutsey styling and utility, the diminutive size had become a bit of a liability in the US market. It should come as no surprise that the third generation model has grown considerably in size. Riding on a wheelbase that is 6.7 inches longer, the new RAV4 has grown by 3 inches in width and a foot in overall length. The size increase makes the "compact" RAV4 larger than the "mid-sized" Highlander by some calculations. The larger size allows for optional 3-row seating and optional V6 power. The base powertrain is a 166 hp, 2.4L four cylinder with a 4-speed automatic. A 500 lb increase in curb weight over last years model will make the 269 hp, V6 model with the 5-speed automatic more rewarding model to drive. In all, three trim levels are offered: Base, Sport and Limited in 2WD and 4WD configurations with either 2 or 3 rows of seats. As with other Toyota SUVS, ABS, traction control and stability control are all standard.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
RAV4 Base 2.4l I4 (166-bhp) A4 FWD $21,100
RAV4 Base 2.4l I4 (166-bhp) A4 AWD $22,500
RAV4 Base 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 FWD $23,135
RAV4 Base 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 AWD $24,535
RAV4 Sport 2.4l I4 (166-bhp) A4 FWD $22,675
RAV4 Sport 2.4l I4 (166-bhp) A4 AWD $24,075
RAV4 Sport 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 FWD $24,590
RAV4 Sport 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 AWD $25,990
RAV4 Limited 2.4l I4 (166-bhp) A4 FWD $23,355
RAV4 Limited 2.4l I4 (166-bhp) A4 AWD $24,755
RAV4 Limited 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 FWD $25,270
RAV4 Limited 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 AWD $26,670