Fifteen years ago
the original RAV4 created a new market segment for compact, fun-to-drive SUVs.
Now it is ready to raise the bar higher with improved
performance, lower emissions and even better fuel economy. Thanks to new and
revised powertrains with Toyota Optimal Drive technology, the 2009 RAV4 becomes
an even stronger proposition.
Matched to a six-speed manual gearbox, the 2.2-litre D-4D
engine benefits from significant revisions to bring about a 10 per cent power
upgrade to 148bhp (150 DIN hp), while at the same time recording
segment-leading CO2 emissions of 154g/km, and deliveries start in September at just under £19,000.
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