Overview & Reviews

The Toyota RAV4 carries over unchanged for 2008.

• Superb power and fuel economy for optional V6, balanced ride and handling, roomy second row, low cargo floor, solid construction.

• Interior has a budget feel, side-hinged rear gate impedes curbside loading, driver seat a tight fit for tall drivers.

User Reviews:

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  Great vehicle - Good in snow - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By brianjv99 - August 21 - 12:26 pm

  I love the new rav4 I got. It is great in the winter weather, traction control, stability control and 4WD make it almost impossible to slip. It handles in snow great and Im zipping past other cars that are sliding all around.

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  V-6 Sport is a fun car. - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By Rob M - July 26 - 9:13 pm

  Great car. 30 mpg on highway. Fast when you want it. Sturdy, excellent handling. JBL stereo not too bad. Lots of space. Electronics are solid

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  So far so good - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By Eric - July 15 - 11:56 pm

  I have owned the Rav4 for about 6 weeks and have almost 1800 miles. I have a 4WD limited, 4cyl. It runs smooth and quiet. When it switches gears, mine doesnt "clink" as a previous reviewer said. The 4cyl has more than enough oomph for basic driving. Im not one for towing/hauling, so I didnt need the 6cyl. I like how the CD player reads MP3s. My previous car did not. I can get about 180 songs on a CD. However, the random function seems to play about the same 25 songs... not sure why. All in all happy with my purchase. If I could go back, I would still buy it again.

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  Good Value For The Price - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By bgbowers - July 7 - 12:40 pm

  I have owned this car for 2.3 years putting approximately 23,000 miles per year on it. I bought the Base model. Wanted to get the Limited but my head would hit the roof line occasionally when going over bumps because of the sun roof intrusion into the cabin. The car has given me no mechanical problems and Ive never taken it back to the dealer for any issue. I wanted a vehicle with both all wheel drive and 4 wheel drive capability. However, recognize that this vehicle is not designed for off-road use. No rattles or squeaks have developed. Car handles very well, but OEM tires wear out quickly, lasted 1 year. Actually this is good so you can replace them with ones of good quality.

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  Freeway Access Is No Longer Suicidal! - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By Stellarink - July 4 - 4:00 am

  Throughout 25,000 miles in 1 year, 24 mpg w/V6 in a metro city is great while my 4-cyl 06 PT Cruiser gets less than 18. The V6 and a comparable large rear window is the reason Toyota got my green. The turning radius surpasses my smaller Cruisers. As you can tell, my practical focus is on safety, function, and economy. My wifes preference is style and speed. With the Rav, we get both. Researching options and reports, Toyota seems to exceed American auto-makers for trouble-free longevity. My wife (53") and I (62") both ride in stable comfort whether driving or riding. Leg and cargo room are ample and head room abounds in front & rear seats. Acceleration? Pray and fly with angelic speed.

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  New RAV4, great car - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By Arizona - April 7 - 5:43 pm

  This car is a lower cost Lexus RX 335. It has as much room, powerful engine 270 HP. Comfort, style and the reliability of Toyota. For the price its a great car.

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  Great with a few reservations - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By dennism - April 2 - 9:40 am

  Ive had my RAV4 for about 4 months and I like it a lot. The 4 cyl engine is amazing and the braking is the best Ive ever had in a car. There are a lot of little extras which are nice. I have only two real complaints. The seat, while having a good lumbar support are quite uncomfortable. If you test drive be aware. The mileage is somewhat under the estimated mileage. My mixed city-highway is running between 18-21 mpg. Last, they should have had some heavy duty cover on the back bumper. It can easily get roughed up as you put things in the rear. They offer a little plastic cover, but it does not cover the critical area. This may have been fixed in the 2009 model. Great car-bad seats

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  Upholstery problems - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By sewsue - March 3 - 2:16 pm

  Purchased this 08 base RAV at the end of October. Its now 7 months old and this is an update to an earlier post. The front upholstery continues to pill and fuzz and just look really, really bad. The back seats are fine since they are hardly used. I have an 8 year old car that looks better inside than this one. It took a certified letter to Toyota for Toyota to tell my dealer they would help them solve the problem. Theyve offered custom seat covers, but that was over a month ago and Im still waiting to see if they match the rest of the interior. Wish I didnt like the handling and pep so much - it would be much easier to just get rid of the RAV.

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  Not a vega - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By jack - February 24 - 5:46 pm

  Totally surprised with the snap that this 4 cylinder engine has. Wife feels very safe in this car; have been in pickups the past 10 yrs and ready to downsize. Toyota quality and reliability brought me to the car; retiring next year and this is the sensible solution to fuel economy for a non hybrid. Plenty of nooks and crannies to put things, net assembly and cargo cover have out of the way place for storing. This car gets there now, no problem getting up to and over speed limits; runs so quite and handles so well you can be up to 80 mph before you realize it. Im a big guy and the driver side is roomy and comfortable, selected the liqui-cell leather seats for my disabled lower back.

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  Great Winter Ride - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By Lila Sterling - February 3 - 4:23 am

  Ive had the car about a month and put on over 1,000 miles. I sold my Saab 9-5 wagon when it would not go up the driveway of our new home. The RAV has NO problem going up a very steep incline in ice and snow. It does make the "beep" sound to let me know that it is adjusting for slippage. I test drove it hard to make sure it could handle Catskill Mountain weather and it has proven to be just what it promised. Mine has "down hill assist" which I like because sometimes I have to go to work before the local plow person comes to our driveway and it really does help. Also there is LOTS of storage space. I picked up two big chairs for a friend and they went right in.