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2009 Toyota RAV4 User Reviews

2009 Toyota RAV4 Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 8 reviews

  • Performance:4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars 4.9 / 5
  • Appearance:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5
  • Overall:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5

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"power" 5 reviews
"ride" 4 reviews
"build quality" 4 reviews
"fuel economy" 4 reviews
"handling" 3 reviews
"interior" 2 reviews
"brakes" 2 reviews

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rwebb writes:
2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited V6 4WD Review
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Being a Toyota the car requires very little maintenance.  The build quality is good and is fairly comfortable on trips.  It accommodates four adults  easily with reasonable cargo space.

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The car has a narrow track which does cause it to roll a bit at highway speeds.  The body styling leaves a bit to be desired. The new delivery tires have a very short life.

rwebb
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Great Car For The Money And As An Entry Level Suv. — The acceleration of this car with a V6 is great. The transmission shifts smoothly and ride is a bit stiffer than the two wheel drive version. The car handles very well and brakes are excellent. The car is an excellent commuter vehicle with the handling, ride, and fuel economy. Being a Toyota, the car requires little maintenance except for normal servicing.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Chicco writes:
2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited V6 4WD Review
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Performance, Gas mileage and built

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No navigation package

Chicco
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Awesome Ride — The V6 has great acceleration and fine handling. Everything is simply great about this car especially value for money... if it wasn't for the plastic parts in the interior it would have passed as a Lexus No navigation packages were offered in Canada for this model. The upgraded audio system from JBL and the back view mirror were valuable additions

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Robin writes:
2009 Toyota RAV4 Base Review
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Looks great on the inside and outside without the high price tag.

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Wait till the Toyota issues are gone, I bought the car before I heard about the RUN AWAYS, so avoid them till the problem is 100% taken care of

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Great To Drive, Plenty Of Room, Low Road Noise, Great Audio, But The Rattle In The Back Is Annoying. — * The performance is overall great, no sluggish response, and for a small SUV the turns are very smooth. *Build Quality: The build outside seems great, however, inside the car I can hear a small plastic rattling in the back. Side note: there is plenty of room on the inside, I am 6'5 and I don't feel cramped at all. *Cost of ownership: isn't bad so far. I get approx 22 MPG in the city and burbs, and the price for gas isn't terrible *Fun Fact: The steering feel very responsive, the turns are smooth and it's really fun to drive, and the blind spots aren't bad at all for a SUV.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Waldon writes:
2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited V6 4WD Review
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Gas mileage, V6, 4WD

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I can't change the horn

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Rav4 Review (limited, V6, 4wd) — The fastest car I've ever owned. Quicker than a Mazda Miata. 0-60 in 6.1 seconds and quarter mile in 14.6 seconds! Great gas mileage to boot! Build quality is great. It's a Toyota. Appearance is sleek. Leather inside, moonroof, JBL audio + subwoofer. Cost is low. I only expect routine maintenance. It is very fun!

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Jack writes:
2009 Toyota RAV4 Sport V6 4WD Review
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A rocket.  0-60 in less than 7 for an SUV.

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the silly back door still swings to the side.

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Best Small Suv, That's It — This is a great small SUV. There is no other vehicle in it's category that has the power this V6 has. Few people know but it has 269HP and is the same motor that's in the lexus IS and RX, Toyota Avalon. Toyota's buttery smooth 3.5 V6 that still gets 27 on the highway. The sport has stiffer suspension and great looking 18"s with 55 profile tires and an identical spare.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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2009 Toyota RAV4 Base V6 4WD Review
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Rav4 Is A Terrific Car. — The RAV4 handles incredibly well. The engine is extremely quick for a 4-cylinder. The ride is very smooth and turning is a dream. I like the overall interior and how the Ipod adapter is set up so you can change settings as you drive.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Hisham writes:
2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited V6 4WD Review
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everything

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Awesome Car — what's not to like in the RAV.... near perfect.... I wish it came with in dash navigation but I was told it's only available in US models. The thing I love the most is the roaring of the very responsive engine when you press down the gas pedal

Primary Use: Family transportation

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biffie16 writes:
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Fun to drive, V6 really quick, handles great, great fuel milage

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runflats, radio volume

biffie16
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More Than I Expected From A Small Suv — 09 rav sport, love the V6, really quick and fun to drive, handles great.Exterior looks great, interior could be a little more advanced but not terrible, I`m 6'2" and its a comfortable ride. First foreign manufactured car ever. So far I am impressed. Traded a Dodge dakota for the Rav. Love the Rav, Dakota was ok. Rav has great gas milage and build feels solid with good braking and excelleration. Not sure about having runflats, and radio volume could be better. Overall very happy with Toyota.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Gas Mileage (highway) 28 27 27
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Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 36.4 35.7 10.3
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.8 41.3 43.2

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Toyota RAV4 Reviews

Amazing !!!! By Anonymous10027

The first time I purchased this vehicle, I need a big car where I can put my kids stuff or our stuff when we go on a long trips and this car can fit everything we need and especially the little compar... Read More

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2011 Toyota RAV4 Reviews

Excellent, Versatile, Fun, Powerful, And Efficient Passenger And Stuff Pod By fisheral

So many things about this car put it in the top 5 of the 30-something vehicles I have owned. Acceleration and fuel economy are both excellent for an AWD sport ute with the carrying and towing capacit... Read More

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2010 Toyota RAV4 Reviews

Fun And Reliable Little Truck By Mario

As I mentioned, the best part about the car is that its fun to drive and very reliable. The only real downside so far has been the relatively poor gas mileage. I assumed that a car like this would hav... Read More

Nothing! By midnightartist10

Thisis the second Toyota Rav4 I have owned. The first was a 1996 and was fantastic. The same goes for this model. This is a smaller SUV/truck and gets fantastic gas mileage, averaging 26 city and 30 h... Read More

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2008 Toyota RAV4 Reviews

Would Definitely Buy This Again - For My Wife. By Joe

I got the Ultra-Loaded Rav4, complete with keyless entry, push-button ignition, leather interior, heated front seats, sunroof, you name it. Surprising array of features on an entry-level small SUV.... Read More

Love My Rav4 By Tommyram

I did a lot of research up front before buying my first RAV4 with the new body style (which changed in 2006) I liked my 06 so much I traded it in for this 08. I work in the computer service industry a... Read More

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2007 Toyota RAV4 Reviews

Good Little Utility Car By plswoodtx

This is a fun little utility vehicle. Good gas mileage and has been reliable for the 3 years I have owned it. More style than a CR-V. Comfortable front seats. The accelerator can be a little sensi... Read More

Decent Small Suv But Lots Of Recalls By Esherril

Good gas mileage (4 cyl.). Decent power. Decent handling. Enough room for 2 adults 2 kids (baby seats). Trunk space is adequate. Cruise control is too choppy. Too small for 3 adults 2 kids, no 3rd row... Read More

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