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    2008 Toyota RAV4

    New from

    $31,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    4

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.1 - 10.5 L / 100km

    About the Toyota RAV4

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Toyota RAV4 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $31,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the CV variant and topping out at $51,790 for the ZR6.

    There are 8 variants of the RAV4 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.4L multi-point injection (125kW/224Nm) and 3.5L multi-point injection (201kW/333Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 RAV4 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    78.37 - 121.82 kW/t
    62.2 kW/t
    121.82 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.1 - 10.5 L/100km
    7.4 L/100km
    11.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    571 - 659 km
    571 km
    823 km
    Price
    $31,990 - $51,790
    $28,990
    $51,790
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 - 6 years
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,000 - 2,170 kg
    1,986 kg
    2,335 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 - 1,900 kg
    1,000 kg
    2,270 kg
    Approach Angle
    30°
    22°
    38.2°
    Departure Angle
    26°
    20°
    31°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    195 - 202 mm
    188 mm
    215 mm

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    2008 Toyota RAV4 Specs

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    CV

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.65
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 30
      • Departure Angle: 26
      • Front Track (mm): 1560
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 195
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1695
      • Overall Length (mm): 4600
      • Overall Width (mm): 1815
      • Rear Track (mm): 1560
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2660
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Single Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 224
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1550
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Altitude

    Adds to CV:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Platform Code: Rav4
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 30.0
      • Departure Angle: 26.0
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 202
    • Fuel
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 659
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.5
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20070807
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.4 Cruiser
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2000
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1545
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
    Removes from CV:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 30
      • Departure Angle: 26
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 195
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    • Warranty
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?

    Edge

    Adds to Altitude:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.91
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 195
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1545
    Removes from Altitude:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Ipod Front
    • Body exterior
      • Platform Code: Rav4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.65
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 202
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.5
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20070807
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.4 Cruiser
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2000
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1550
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1545
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 101

    Cruiser

    Adds to Edge:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
    • Body exterior
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.65
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 30
      • Departure Angle: 26
      • Overall Height (mm): 1730
      • Overall Width (mm): 1855
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
    • Warranty
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1550
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
    Removes from Edge:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.91
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 30.0
      • Departure Angle: 26.0
      • Overall Height (mm): 1695
      • Overall Width (mm): 1815
    • Fuel
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 659
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.0
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1545
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0

    CV6

    Adds to Cruiser:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 121.45
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1695
      • Overall Width (mm): 1815
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 273
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 201
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 333
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4700
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1900
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1655
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Removes from Cruiser:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.65
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 195
      • Overall Height (mm): 1730
      • Overall Width (mm): 1855
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 224
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1550
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

    Cruiser L

    Adds to CV6:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.65
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 195
      • Overall Height (mm): 1730
      • Overall Width (mm): 1855
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 224
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1550
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Removes from CV6:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 121.45
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1695
      • Overall Width (mm): 1815
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 273
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 201
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 333
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4700
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1900
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1655
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

    SX6

    Adds to Cruiser L:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 121.45
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 273
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 201
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 333
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4700
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1900
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1655
    Removes from Cruiser L:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.65
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 195
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 224
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1550

    ZR6

    Adds to SX6:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 4
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 4
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    Removes from SX6:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
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    2008 Toyota RAV4 Towing Capacity

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    2008 Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota RAV4

    The most fuel efficient Toyota RAV4 is the Cruiser L with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.1L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Toyota RAV4 that uses the most amount of fuel is the ZR6 with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.5L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Toyota RAV4Fuel TypeCombined
    2.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded9.1 L/100km
    2.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded9.6 L/100km
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    2008 Toyota RAV4 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Toyota RAV4?

    The Toyota RAV4 offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Toyota RAV4 FAQs

    The cheapest Toyota RAV4 is the CV that starts from $31,990.

    The most expensive Toyota RAV4 is the ZR6 that starts from $51,790.

    The best towing capacity of a Toyota RAV4 is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: CV6, SX6 and ZR6.

    The largest Toyota RAV4 is the SX6 which measures 1855mm wide, 4600mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.

    The most powerful Toyota RAV4 is the SX6 which has 201kW of power from its 3.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Toyota RAV4 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Toyota RAV4 is the SX6 which weighs 2170 kg (kerb weight).

    The Toyota RAV4 uses Unleaded.

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