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2009 Toyota RAV4 |
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Price Range $21,500 to $27,810 |
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Interior
The RAV4 Sport’s interior has a clean design, with its Dark Charcoal interior and faux-chrome plastic accents. The silver-colored plastic is tastefully used and doesn’t look cheap. I must confess it’s a masculine-looking interior for such a chick car.
Storage in the RAV4 is handy and abundant for its small size. Its dual glove boxes are awesome: The top glove box has a grippy base, so whatever you put in there won’t slide around. The center console is deep and has a flip-up tray. Under the tray is more storage and a charger for gadgets. Just in front of the console, there’s an MP3 jack and a cubby to store an MP3 player or cell phone, as well as any cords.
In the front, there are two cupholders with supplemental rubber inserts; if your cup is smaller than the cupholder, use the insert to secure your drink. The only drawback is that the insert usually hangs onto your cup when you pick it up. What could be more manly and un-cute than a removable black-rubber cozy?
There was plenty of room in the backseat for my two children and their booster seats, but there wasn’t enough room to fit a third child back there. The center seating position is narrow, and the seat belt receptor is smack dab in the middle of the seat. Who thought that was a good idea? An armrest with cupholders folds down from the center position. All four doors have good-sized pockets and bottleholders.
One of the things I loved about the RAV4 was its simple climate controls. Big, obvious knobs make it easy to adjust the heat and air-conditioning controls. There’s no mystery to them and no need to consult the owner’s manual. There’s also no need to ask for directions — you know who you are — with the RAV4’s easy-to-use navigation system.
IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT
Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample
Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample
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key interior: Features
● Backup camera in rearview mirror
● Dual glove boxes
● Fold-flat rear seats
● Navigation system
available interior: Colors
Dark Charcoal
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