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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 15, 2008 - 33 Toyota's 2009 RAV4 SUV has a very big Canadian connection By Jim Robinson Metroland Media Group One of the biggest automotive stories, literally, in Canada is currently unfolding in Woodstock, Ont. That's the site of the gigantic, new Toyota assembly plant that is now starting to roll out its first product, the 2009 RAV4 compact SUV. The current generation RAV4 and the Woodstock plant site were both launched in 2006. In fact, the Canadian debut of the RAV4 took place where the facility now stands. With RAV4 North American production shifting to Ontario, a few changes have been made in what amounts to a mid-life refreshing that results in two engine/transmission and three trim level (Base, Sport, Limited) choices for six basic combinations. If you add in optional packages, there are 14 ways to order a RAV4 from Woodstock. The biggest change is an all-new 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder engine that produces 179 hp (up 13 hp) and 172 lb/ft (up 7 lb/ft) of torque over the 2.4-litre engine in the 2008 RAV4. And better, the new engine is almost five per cent more fuel efficient at 9.7/7.2/8.6L/100 km city/highway/combined compared to 10.1/7.7/9.0L/100 km for the 2.4-litre. Standard transmission is an electronic four-speed automatic. The other engine is a 3.5-litre, DOHC V6 with 269 hp and 246 lb/ft of torque delivering 11.1/7.7/9.6L/100 km city/highway/combined. The transmission here is an electronic five-speed automatic. All RAV4s come with what Toyota calls its Active Torque Control four-wheel-drive that is actually more of a "slip and grip" all-wheeldrive system that has a coupling placed just in front of the rear differential. Based on where the sensors find traction is the best, the coupling is electromagnetically activated if torque to the rear as is needed. In most cases, the RAV4 will be running in a frontdrive mode and that, in turn, helps conserve fuel consumption. The four-cylinder can tow up to 1,500 lb Continued on Page 36 MSRP STARTING FROM $25,595* JLX MODEL SHOWN MSRP STARTING FROM $17,195* SPORT MODEL SHOWN THE ALL NEW 2008 2009 SX4 CROSSOVER Intelligent AWD / Power Windows / Power Locks / Heated Power Mirrors / Cruise Control / Remote Keyless Entry / Air Conditioning DOWN PAYMENT ON LEASE $0 $ 255 LEASE FROM ** FOR 60 MONTHS EFFECTIVE APR FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES 4.64% MOST FUEL EFFICIENT AWD IN CANADA MSRP STARTING FROM $17,395* JX AWD MODEL SHOWN 2008 GRAND VITARA 4WD / Power Windows / Power Locks / Power Mirrors / Remote Keyless Entry / Air Conditioning / V6 OR NEW CASH PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 72 MONTHS 0% PLUS $1000 CASH INCENTIVE EFFECTIVE APR FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES 2008 GOLD KEY AWARD BEST NEW COMPACT SUV L'ANNUEL DE L'AUTOMOBILE SX4 SEDAN Air Conditioning / Power Windows / Power Locks / Power Mirrors / Remote Keyless Entry FINALIST BEST NEW SMALL CAR 2008 PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 72 MONTHS 0% MSRP STARTING FROM $13,995* S MODEL SHOWN 2008 SWIFT+ Cargo Area Cover / Standard Front & Seat Mounted Side Airbags / AM/FM/CD/MP3 Player (4 speakers) 0% $ PLUS 500 GET A BREAK ON A BRAKE JOB* Ê Ê YUU U YOOR P TO $249 49 P TO $2 WIN UUP TO IN W L LIP CCIP TO PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 84 MONTHS FALL BONUS CASH INCENTIVE Hurry in now for great deals on remaining 2008 models Every new Suzuki comes with a 5-year 100,000 kilometre powertrain limited warranty and 5-year unlimited kilometre roadside assistance. Visit Suzuki.ca for your nearest dealer. EXPIRES NTERR EENTE IN SAT. NOV. 1/08 W OWIN T TO PURCHAE E SS R URCHA EXPIRES EXPIRES SEPT. 30/2008 SEPT. 30/2008 $ $ GET READY FOR WINTER! MAINTENANCE SERVICE INSPECTION PACKAGE · · · · · Following Ford's regular maintenance schedule improves vehicle's fuel economy. This package includes: Up to 5 litres of Motorcraft engine oil and filter Lubrication of chassis/hinges and doors Test battery's performance Multipoint inspection and report findings Y Includes tire rotation and brake inspection ONL 249 249 *PADS AND ROTORS *PADS AND ROTORS FRONT OR REAR BRAKE FRONT OR REAR BRAKE MOST CARS & & LIGHT MOST CARS LIGHT TRUCKS TRUCKS LIFETIME WARRANTY ON PADS LIFETIME WARRANTY ON PADS SOME RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. SOME RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. SEE US FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. SEE US FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Suzuki of Oakville 2219 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6L 5L7 Toll Free 1-877-469-5969 fax 905-469-4562 CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Limited time offers are subject to change without notice. *As shown: $21,195 MSRP for a new 2009 SX4 Crossover JX AWD model with manual transmission, $29,745 MSRP for a new 2008 Grand Vitara JLX model with automatic transmission, $18,995 MSRP for 2008 SX4 sedan sport with manual transmission, $16,295 MSRP for 2008 Swift+ S with manual transmission. Cash purchase price for a new 2008 Grand Vitara JA (MODEL LLN81S8) with manual transmission includes $5,000.00 cash incentive available only to cash customers and cannot be combined with subvented lease and finance offers. **Limited time lease offer available to qualified retail customers on approved credit only on new 2009 SX4 Crossover JX AWD (MODEL H3N80J9) with manual transmission, $21,195 MSRP at 3.40% lease APR (4.64% effective APR for information purposes) for 60 months. Monthly payment is $255 (including $1,395 destination and delivery). $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in, $0 security deposit, $350 acquisition fee, and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $15,297.49 including down payment. 20,000 km/year total mileage allowance ($0.10/km for excess mileage). Limited time purchase finance offers available to qualified retail customers on approved credit at 0% for up to 72 months including $1,000 purchase financing incentive (4.03% effective APR for information purposes) on new 2008 Grand Vitara JX & JLX; at 0% for up to 72 months on new base 2008 SX4 Sedan (MODEL S3L83J8) only; and at 0% for up to 84 months including $500 purchase financing incentive on new base 2008 Swift+ (MODEL STR48C8) only. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. All offers: (2009 SX4 Crossover/2008 Grand Vitara/2008 SX4 Sedan/2008 Swift+) destination and delivery of $1,395/$1,550/$1,395/$1,345, fuel conservation tax of $75/$400/$75/$0 (where applicable), duties on new tires (where applicable), $72 PPSA (where applicable), administration fee, taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration are extra. Certain conditions apply. 2008 Models: available on remaining 2008 models in stock. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Dealers may lease or sell for less. These offers cannot be combined with any other offer except for the Suzuki Graduate Program. With the Suzuki Graduate Program, recent university or college graduates may be eligible for an allowance on the purchase or lease of certain models. Information shown is based on the latest available information at the time of print. See participating dealers for conditions and details. Offers end October 31, 2008. ©2008 Suzuki Canada Inc. $ 49 Expires Sat., Nov. 1/08 HOURS: MON. - FRI. 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 95 MOST CARS & TRUCKS Q.E.W. HARVESTER WALKERS FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE 905-632-5671 900 WALKER`S LINE terrace AT HARVESTER RD.