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32 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday April 16, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com On the road with the RAV4 tighter rein on the purse strings of practicality. These new small and cheaper sport utes were a natural fit for Canadians, who are by nature more frugal than their landbarge-buying American cousins. Those early RAV4s had a real econo flavour, showing car-based Corolla roots and styled with utilitarian flair, or should I say, lack of flair, as Toyota fumbled to find the right identity and balance of off-road ruggedness and The 2008 RAV4 (Recreational Active Vehicle ­ 4 wheel-drive) is now offered in a six model selecon-road refinement. tion, a wide selection of choices for the compact sport utility segment. Frankly, some of the initial models like the RAV4 two-door version, cute as it was, had an echo-chamber interior with all the ambiance of a rolling phone booth. But the selection of two-door RAV4s, and an AUTOMOTIVE LTD. CALL FOR DETAILS TODAY! admirable attempt at a convertible version, soon was pared down to the steadily-evolving four-door model. And as early "sport cutes" eased away from rarely-used off-road pretensions in favour of the panache and performance demanded by an increasingly sophisticated audience, the RAV4 took the lead in a segment now burgeoning with competitors and crossover offshoots. Low kilometres For the 2008 model year, Toyota $ Canada has widened the lineup with a six model selection. 2002 VW Beetle GLS 2004 NISSAN SENTRA 1.8S "At Toyota Canada, we're always looking for ways to make things better for our customers, and our 2008 RAV4 model line-up is a perfect example of that," said Tony Wearing, Auto trans, leather $ Stereo, auto trans., $ sunroof, 51,000kms. air, loaded, 57,999 kms Managing Director of Toyota Canada. Insurance Claims or Excellent straight purchase pricing "With six models for 2008, including includes Youngs' exclusive no leak warranty. 2002 Hyundai Accent GL 2004 Toyota Corolla S a new RAV4 Sport edition, and new Excellent quality windshields, side glass and back glass for cars, trucks combinations of features for both the and sports utility vehicles. Insurance claims... processed here... four-cylinder and the V6 RAV4, we've Yes, we can absorb deductibles on many vans. created a choice of compact SUVs to suit every taste and budget." Sporty, 4-dr., Air, stereo, auto trans, $ $ auto trans., air. 4-dr., 1 owner, 61,000 kms The new Sport model bridges the In accordance with insurance conditions. gap between the base model and the 2003 Subaru Forrester 2005 Nissan Altima top-of-the-line Limited version so that the Toyota RAV4 is now available with either a four-cylinder or V6 engine, and with each powertrain BRAKE TUNE-UPS available in three trim levels. SPECIAL Top of the line, $ One owner, 36,000kms, $ And that selection starts off with a all wheel drive. immaculate. 95 $ 95 $ not-so-base model featuring stan2001 Nissan Sentra S.E. 2006 Hyundai Sonata V6 dard stuff like: * AM/FM stereo/CD player with SAVE ON ELECTRICAL, EARLY SPRING SAFETY MP3 capability, audio auxiliary input DIAGNOSTIC, ENGINE LIGHTS, INSPECTION 72 POINT INSPECTION jack, the Auto Sound Levelizer sysIncludes Oil & Filter TIMING BELT, RADIATOR & tem and six speakers; 90 90 $ COOLING SYSTEM, EXHAUST, $ Sporty 4-door, 5 speed, $ Fully loaded, leather $ * A/C with rear seat heater ducts; (loaded). etc., one owner. SHOCKS & SUSPENSION SUSPENSION * A 60/40 split fold down rear seat $ 90 1999 Cadillac DeVille ............................. $7,990 CORRECTION: 1999 Oldmobile Intrique with remote release in cargo area; AIR CONDITIONING INSPECTION 2004 Lexus RX 330............................... $29,950 should have read 1998 Model Year. * Power door locks with keyless entry & engine immobilizer; PROTECT YOUR CAR WITH LUBRICO WARRANTY * Power tinted windows; We Service All Major Fleet Accounts * Optitron electronic gauges, ON NEW On the Spot Bank Financing O.A.C. tachometer, outside temperature gauge, dual trip odometer and digital FREE LOCAL SHUTTLE · OPEN SATURDAYS clock; 297 Speers Rd., Oakville * A multi-purpose cargo area net (N.E. corner of Dorval & Speers) and tonneau cover; * Storage space including storage box under the rear deck, a centre co www.youngsauto.ca It's a little like watching your children grow up. A stretch of an analogy, I know, comparing kids to cars, but you get what I mean - seeing that initial uncertainty and awkwardness mature and grow into grace, defined purpose and a sense of individual style. When the RAV4 debuted a decade or so ago, you knew that Toyota was on to something, with a new segment buster that catered to the craving for sport ute styling without blowing the budget, allowing customers to keep Y OUNGS $ 100 Featuring: ' ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS 2006 Pontiac Solstice Convertible 23,990 Auto Glass Spring SPECIALS 13,990 10,990 AUTO GLASS AND WINDSHIELD SALE 6,990 12,990 PS: CHIP REPAIRS FREE? Springtime Service SPECIALS 15,990 14,990 $10.00 OFF ALIGNMENT WITH TIRE PURCHASE 49 59 6,990 15,990 69 49 59 905-827-7477 PRICES AND POLICIES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE continued on page 33