Source: Toyota Canada Inc.

TORONTO, Ontario--Boosting RAV4's notable fuel efficiency with a $24,295 MSRP, Toyota shows Canadian drivers looking for maximum adventure and minimal fuel costs that the Toyota RAV4 is their perfect partner. And they've known it for more than a decade now; ever since Toyota created a whole new type of vehicle - the compact SUV - when it introduced the RAV4 in 1996. Now, as the 2009 RAV4 models roll into Toyota Dealers across Canada, new urban-savvy two-wheel-drive editions join the ever-popular RAV4 models featuring four-wheel-drive.

Five two-wheel drive models will join the six four-wheel-drive options currently available to Canadian drivers. Regardless of drive train, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 features the same great choice of energetic yet fuel-efficient 4-cylinder or powerful V6 engines, plus a generous suite of standard safety and convenience features, making the RAV4 the perfect vehicle for Canadian drivers seeking more choice, more value and more fun.

2009 Toyota RAV4

"The Toyota RAV4 is the perfect blend of power, efficiency, versatility and fun," said Warren Orton, Director, Toyota Canada Inc. "The addition of two-wheel-drive models for the 2009 model year provides a great incentive for those who do not need four-wheel-drive capability. It builds on Toyota's 'more power - less fuel - no compromise' approach to anticipating the needs and desires of Canadians, and another way we make things better for Canadians seeking the best of the car and truck worlds, combined in a smartly styled package."

Whether it's two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 is available with a new, more efficient 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine that produces up to 179 hp (13 more than the 2008 model), even as it achieves improved fuel efficiency. The new engine is mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, those looking for maximum power will enjoy the proven and muscular 3.5-litre V6, which is paired with a 5-speed automatic to produce up to 269 horsepower.

A generous suite of handling and control technologies let drivers push the 2009 Toyota RAV4 to its limits, while each vehicle comes stacked tall with standard features, including: MP3 capability; power door locks, windows and heated mirrors; cruise control; Optitron gauges; a new fuel economy meter; keyless entry; air conditioning; plenty of smart storage spaces; six airbags; dual vanity mirrors; and more.


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