2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited

2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited — 3.5L V6 (268 hp / 246 ft-lbs)

The 2008 RAV4 Limited pairs Toyota’s 3.5-liter V6 (268 hp, 246 lb-ft) with a five-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system, providing stronger acceleration and all-weather traction compared with the four-cylinder models. The V6 features Toyota’s variable valve timing for improved response and efficiency across the rev range.

Factory standard equipment (selected highlights)

- Powertrain and drivability
- 3.5L DOHC V6 engine producing 268 hp and 246 lb-ft of torque
- Five-speed automatic transmission with the ability to hold lower gears for engine braking or more responsive passing
- All-wheel drive system tuned for improved traction and stability in varying road conditions
- Independent front suspension / multi-link rear suspension for composed highway manners and predictable handling

- Exterior
- Body-color bumpers and trim accents with Limited-level exterior appointments
- Integrated roof rails and cross-bar attachment points for cargo carrying
- Fog lights and halogen headlamps for improved low-speed visibility
- Heated power outside mirrors
- Rear privacy glass and a rear wiper/washer

- Wheels and tires
- Alloy wheels (factory alloy wheel finish and design specific to the Limited trim)
- Full-size spare mounted under the cargo floor

- Interior and seating
- Leather-trimmed seating throughout the cabin
- Eight-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar adjustment and manual or power passenger adjustments depending on market configuration
- Heated front seats
- 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks to expand cargo capacity while retaining passenger seating
- Tilt steering wheel with mounted audio and cruise controls

- Climate and comfort
- Dual-zone automatic climate control for separate driver and front passenger comfort
- Automatic climate control with rear vents and multiple fan/recirculation settings
- Power windows, power door locks, and remote keyless entry with an integrated alarm system

- Audio, connectivity and convenience
- Premium factory audio system with in-dash six-disc CD changer and integrated AM/FM radio
- Auxiliary audio input and steering-wheel audio controls
- Available satellite radio capability and options such as a factory navigation system when ordered new
- Cruise control and multiple interior storage compartments, cupholders and cargo tie-downs

- Safety and security
- Standard front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, and full-length side curtain airbags
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) as part of Toyota’s safety suite
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- LATCH anchors for child seats and front seatbelt pretensioners

Factory options and higher-end packages available when new included things like a factory navigation/entertainment package, a rear-seat entertainment system, and an optional third-row seating package (where offered), which would alter passenger and cargo configurations.

Overall, the 2008 RAV4 Limited was positioned as the top trim in the lineup for that model year, offering the V6’s extra performance together with leather, heated seating, premium audio, and an extended set of convenience and safety technologies as standard equipment from the factory.