Toyota RAV4 2009 3

This generation of Toyota RAV4 3 (facelift model) has been produced from January, 2009 to January, 2010. We can provide information about 10 modifications of this generation. 2009 Toyota RAV4 is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (7 versions) and front wheel drive (3 versions). Four wheel drive models have AWD (all wheel drive) system (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles).

In 2006, the third generation of the Toyota RAV4 was launched on an all-new platform. Compared to the second RAV4, the car was slightly taller and wider. The three-door version was discontinued in the third generation.

The interior of the third generation RAV4 is of a higher quality and more spacious than that of the previous model. The distance between the front and rear seats has been increased by 55 mm and there is more shoulder and headroom. The rear seat is split into two unequal parts (60:40)

All-wheel drive has been replaced from permanent to front-wheel drive with switchable rear-wheel drive. Rear axle has viscous coupling which is electronically activated and engages the rear axle when the front wheels slip, or at the driver's request. When the rear-wheel drive is engaged by a button on the front panel, the clutch is activated and the car becomes all-wheel drive. However, as the car does not have an center differential, all-wheel drive should only be engaged off tarmac roads or on slippery surfaces to prevent damage to the transmission. A temperature sensor is fitted to prevent overheating of the viscous coupling. The electronics disengage the rear axle at speeds above 40 km/h and if the viscous coupling overheats due to active slipping of the rear wheels. The disadvantage of this is that when stuck off-road due to the rear clutch overheating (as result of wheel slip) car quickly becomes a front-wheel drive car.

The engine range has been extended: a powerful 2.4-litre petrol engine has been introduced and the two-litre petrol engine has been upgraded to 152 hp. The third generation RAV4 was also equipped with a new 2.2-litre D-4D diesel engine with 136 hp (177 hp turbocharged). In the American market, an atmospheric 3.5-litre engine with 200 hp was offered. Transmissions remained the same as the previous generation, with two transmissions: a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic.

Safety is ensured by seven airbags (base version) and the Integrated Active Drive safety system, which coordinates the stabilisation system, all-wheel drive and electric power steering. In the Euro NCAP safety rating, the Toyota RAV4 received four stars out of a maximum of five, as well as three stars for pedestrian safety.

This Toyota is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 3.5 litres and power of from 158 to 273 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement 2.2 litres and power of from 150 to 177 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (6 versions) gearbox.

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Toyota RAV4 2009 3 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7 to 11.2 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6 to 7.2 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Toyota RAV4 2009 3 petrol engine version is TOYOTA RAV4 2.0L VVTi AWD, consuming 7 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Toyota RAV4 2009 3 diesel - TOYOTA RAV4 2.2L D-4D for 100 kilometers consumes 6 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Toyota RAV4 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 23 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +28% for petrol engines and +17% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Toyota RAV4 modification.

Toyota RAV4 2009 3 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 174 to 189 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 159 to 189 grams per kilometer. From Toyota RAV4 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has TOYOTA RAV4 2.0L VVTi which produces an average of 174 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Toyota RAV4 diesels least CO2 distributes TOYOTA RAV4 2.2L D-4D - 159 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.3 seconds has TOYOTA RAV4 2.2L D-4D version, conversely the tardiest one is reaching this speed only in 11 seconds. The maximum top speed is 200 km/h for the 2.2 diesel 4-cylinder 177 hp version (TOYOTA RAV4 2.2L D-4D).

Lenght of Toyota RAV4 is 434 cm, it is medium size car. Toyota RAV4 gross weight is from 2070 to 2280 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Toyota RAV4 trunk space is 450 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1752 litres.

This Toyota is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 6500 €. According to user reviews, average Toyota RAV4 repair costs are 35 € per year. Users calculated Toyota RAV4 2009 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2800 € cost per year and 0.24 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 55%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 23% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Toyota RAV4 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Toyota RAV4 prices and costs.

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Toyota RAV4 prices

Toyota RAV4 2009 - 2010 crossover price in Latvia is from 5500 € to 8000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Toyota RAV4 price is above average (compare crossovers 2009 - 2010 prices).