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25/09/2008 03:08. The most important upgrade to the 2009 RAV4 is its new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which increases power to 179 hp, versus the 2008’s 166 hp. Mileage remains unchanged at 22/28 mpg city/highway for the two-wheel-drive RAV4 and 21/27 mpg for the four-wheel-drive version. The 3.5-liter V-6 also remains unchanged.

Toyota also made some tweaks to the exterior. The front of the RAV4 gets a more angular look that better resembles recently redesigned models like the Tundra and Matrix. The rear gets new taillights... // Cars.com