2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited I4 4X4

Dreaming of Driving your Rav4, check out the specs before you buy. Read and be informed.

Transmission

* Adaptive Automatic Transmission
* 4-Speed Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter

Steering

* Power Rack and Pinion Steering
* Telescopic Steering Column
* Tilt Steering Column

Suspension

* Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
* Independent Double Wishbone Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
* Rear Stabilizer Bar

Electrical

* 2 Front Power Outlets
* Cargo Area Power Outlet
* 12-Volt Battery
* 100-Amp Alternator
* Audio and Security Pre-Wiring

Safety

* Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
* Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
* Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
* Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
* Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
* Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
* Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Device
* Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
* Front Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
* Star Safety System(TM)
* Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
* Side Guard Door Beams
* Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters

Anti-Theft & Locks

* Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
* Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote
* Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

Remote Controls & Remote Releases

* Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
* Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft, Door Lock/Unlock and Illuminated Entry
* Remote Fuel Door Release

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

* AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3/WMA Player
* Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
* Radio Antenna

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

* Automatic Climate Control
* Interior Dust Pollen Air Filter
* Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

* Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Cargo Area
* Leather Steering Wheel
* Leather Located On Shift Knob

If you are convinced now, head to your nearest Toyota dealer.

Vios from Toyota

It was pretty easy to drive and maneuver in small roads and parking lots. Gas consumption is reasonable, 12-14 kms to a gallon. Plus the new Vios does really look like its bigger brother, the Altis but much economical to maintain. I've got the newer version right after it was launch that is why I'm really proud of having it. I'm pretty sure that this car would be with me for a long time.

Though this car is generally ok as what it was intended to be, an economy sedan, people who are used to high-end shouldn't expect BMW or Mercedes quality in such a car. The Vios serves its purpose well. There maybe a few bugs such as grating transmission, the big blind spots in the A pillars, the bumpy ride and the overeacting rev limiter but it is economical getting me a max of 18 km/liter of gas and is fast and nimble on the road. I would consider buying another one or maybe its mechanical twin, the 2007 Yaris sedan

Most of the problems of the Vios seem to be the electrical components which were supplied locally in Thailand.... Go figure....