I rode in a Uber in Seattle recently that was a 2017 prius and he had over 600k miles on it. He said he has never replaced the battery and only done basic maintenance on it. Truly they are bulletproof if you just the basic maintenance on them
Locally here in Winnipeg the taxi fleets have run almost exclusively Toyota hybrids. Summers are hot and humid. Winters are frigid, lows of -35C to -40C don’t raise eyebrows. If a hybrid holds up under those conditions and constant use, they’re good enough for me
@@Phoggbank this is true of lithium Ion batteries but the formula that Toyota uses doesn't degrade over time the same way. It's designed to last dang nearly forever at the cost of energy density and weight.
@kingofthesofas the 5th generation hybrids actually do use lithium ion. The Prius and RAV4 hybrid were the only two last year, but this year nearly all their hybrids use lithium ion instead of nickel metal hydride. NMH was far more stable to reuse and had a fantastic shelf life, but energy density was like a fourth lithium ion and had about a fourth the power output and input.
THE BRAKES! You omitted from the list of low maintenance items the fact that the brakes last longer than anything else out there! Two retired people, two cars, one enormous insurance bill. So, at 10 years and 155,000 miles, I sold th '08 Gen2 to a man we go to church with. Finally, at 220k or so, he had to buy a water pump and put brakes on it! As far as the NiMH battery goes, I had occasionally pulled open the trunk trim and inspected the fan/ducting and found nothing. No pets and VERY rarely anyone riding in the back seat by the air intake. PLUS I kept the right HVAC dash outlet aimed up and right of the passenger seat to feed cool air to that intake. History of oil changes showed an average interval of 3200 miles. Best car I've ever owned.
I was anti-non-gasoline, anti-CVT for a long time and my mother recently bought a new corolla hybrid and I got to drive it for a while when she had to go overseas, I'm in love with this car, fuel effeciency is unbelievable! And now hearing that reliability is really good, I'm happy this car is not going to cause headache for my retired mother
Today I bought an ls600h 2012 ...just driven half the length of England...approximately 300 miles...probably the smoothest thing I've ever experienced...I got 33 miles to the gallon...an absolute masterpiece of automotive engineering...breathtaking car
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid's reliability should be prefect it was developed 20 years ago and the drive train has not changed but in 2026 Toyota is going to use BYD ( Yes Chinese that is right Chinese ) you have to ask yourself why ??? Because Toyota has the BEST ENGINEERS in the world ( Don't they ??? )
My family has a 2012 prius with almost 400k miles. No major issues. Now, I recently purchased a 2024. Thanks for this video. It makes me feel so much better about my purchase.
And just want to mention the gentleman from the car care nut. For a great video.he is truly a very good mechanic.who deserves our attention and gratitude for puting out there on TH-cam's. This amazing videos. May the mighty Lord to bless him and his beautiful family for tremendous Job and hard work he is doing to help us getting information on the right decision to buy or purchase your next vehicle. Thanks
When you leave the remote key (keyless entry system) at home, keep it at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from the car or the battery will go up/flat. When the remote key is brought within 3 meters, the electric power system will be activated. I am Japanese.
I own a 2004 Prius. That car has been the most reliable car I have ever had anything to do with. I had to replace the hybrid battery last year, which cost 2200$ with labor. In the past I have had to change an electric water pump and a cooling valve that has something to do with cooling the electric generator.In 20 years, Besides normal maintenance the car has cost me 2500$ to keep it running and it sill averages 38-42 MPG.
@@nicholasmuni7995with inflation interest rates and just the general price of cars today if 2,200 can get you another 100,000 miles or more is better than spending or financing 40-70k on a vehicle for years.
This video made my jaw drop! I'm on the verge of buying a RAV4 plug-in hybrid. I had no idea of all the things that go away when you get a hybrid, especially about the starter, alternator and belts. I can't remember how many times a blown alternator has bummed my life out. This video makes me want to jump up and snag one right now, but plugins are very scarce in my area. Someone told me that this gentleman made a case against getting a plug-in, but I didn't see it here. So I'll disregard that and just say his testimony has me 110% SOLD.
I considered same car as you, but snagged a 2024 Venza with the luxury Limited with Heads Up Display (HUD). The 2024 Venza is the last year and are mostly bought before they get to the dealership. The new safety features are very nice even compared to my loaded Prius V with technology package. Compare models and drive them all even if you drive a distance to do it. I was blessed to see RAV4, Venza, and Crown Signia in the same day! God is absolutely good!!!🎉🎉🎉
My answer is YES! The RAV4 Hybrid is an excellent vehicle, with insane fuel mileage for a mid-sized SUV. Also, they're very very reliable. If you want a hybrid, buy a Toyota hybrid. You will be impressed. The 2024 Venza is also an excellent hybrid, but more upscale in standard luxury equipment. The 2025 Camry is really a great hybrid car that will impress you every time you drive it. The looks are great and driving experience is exceptional.
Just bought a Venza love it; was actually looking at Hybrid Lexus and other high end cars; but I found that the Venza hybrid just met all my needs plus road like a luxury car; getting great mileage.
@@rkgsd The sunroof when tilted up makes rattling noise - turned out to be a well known issue for rav4 since at least 2019. Different parts of interior make plastic noises depending on the speed and the road. Rear left threshold (not sure what this plastic part called) comes off all the time. On higher speeds - whistling sound of air getting inside through a little hole (from right corner). Two plastic panels on both left doors melted and shrinked in the sun, I had to replace them.
It isn't reliable at all, it hasn't proven to be reliable. The entire platform is trash. performance is trash, longevity is trash. More fanboy talk, please grow a brain.
The 1st model version of Prius 2006-2008 is not what you want because they didn't add in air filter to cool the system down. Later model, they have to put in. Never buy 1version model. Tesla Truck presently has trouble with wheels being scrape on drastically.
It is such a pleasure to watch his educative videos. He knows each and everything about hybrids just like the back of his palm. Never buy a car without watching his videos. Subscribed to his channel after watching just one video of his. Amazing knowledge. He is my hybrid man.
@@rickybobby7276ehh, just went to Toyota yesterday. New Prius Primes have a stop sale due to recall. Used primes are now going several thousand dollars more than suggested value. Was looking at a one year old Prime. It was being sold for the original MSRP when it was still brand new.
@martin8613 You can thank the inflate our way out of debt policies because very few are going to vote for living within our means policies. We're almost at the precipice.
You're really the best informative mechanic of all time. The GOAT when it comes to car maintenance stuff. Informative and educational channel! Continue being honest!
I bought the new 2025 Camry XSE AWD. Ordered it in May and received it in July. This is my first Hybrid and Toyota. I love the car's look and quiet ride with the insulated glass, panoramic roof, also excellent gas mileage. I notice the regenerative braking and when you come up behind a car infront of you , it almost stops itself. Took me a while to get used to the ECVT transmission. It acts like a torque converter with a smooth increase in speed. I got the heavy metal with the front lighting and wheel package. The wheel rims match perfectly!. I changed the engine oil at 1000 miles to check for metal contamination. I did not see any! The oil was clean! I did this because of the recommendation of our host here. Love this car, I paid just over 40k with the extended warranty. I recommend this car if your in the market for a sedan. I did look at the 2024 Prius but the back seat area is just too small but I loved the new look!
I recently bought a 2019 Rav4 Hybrid, and I love it. 41 miles per gallon, all-wheel-drive, adaptive cruise, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot warning, Toyota Safety Sense, etc., etc.
@@lumeronswift Still, its not like the car is like insanely expensive. If I had to guess he bought it between high 20ks to low 30s including dealer fees but before taxes and government fees.
My 2015 Prius has 225k running like a fine watch. 5k oil changes, tire rotation, regular on time maintenance, no abusive driving, no accidents. Never had a brake job. Great car
Absolutely!!! I live in an area where the EV charging network is widely available in the West Coast. When temperatures or weather are bad, the utilities (PG&E) will restrict access to electricity on THEIR schedule. With a Hybrid, you have efficiency and you have the ability to carry fuel for long trips and unexpected power outages. I rented a large Toyota Crown and averaged 48 mpg. I see little value in an EV in 2024 when hybrids are very efficient. If you do not have the ability to charge at home, sometimes charging can be as expensive as fuel.
You clearly don't understand how a EV works for poeple that enjoy the freedom from oil instusties thumb. We can for the first time in histroy make our own energy at home for our vehicles. We can do it on a small scale with zero time and effort.
@@keithpvbatt2040 It's not just the oil industry that has been controlling things. I recommend looking up a recent video that will piss off ICE and EV supporters a like Titled - Killer patents & secret science Vol 1 free energy. By the why files channel
@@torilessdepends where you live. In the US the average electric cost is $0.17/kwh. Assuming you're driving a Model 3, that's about the same as if gas cost about $2 a gallon for something like the Corolla hybrid or Prius. Depending on where you live the numbers could be worse. And super chargers in general cost 3 times this making them well over the price of gas. And these savings sound great, but this value basically goes away as soon as your state induces EV road taxes. The savings annual are only around $200-400 and most state EV taxes are around $150-300.
I have a 2013 Camry Hybrid XLE that I bought new. I have done regular maintenance. The only issues I have had that didn't involve animals or tire treads hitting my car were steering column at 60k, CV axle at 150k, and auxiliary battery at 162k. Hybrid battery is still going strong at 165k. I drive city and highway, and just took a 4,000 mile road trip a couple months ago. I trust this car completely. It is by far the best car I have ever owned in over 40 years of car ownership. It is as peppy as my Pontiac Grand Prix GTP was. Cornering isn't quite at that level, but still good. It's a comfortable ride, and I can fit a lot in the trunk. BTW, the e-CVT is great... very smooth, not jumpy like gears. No problems at all.
I think I already posted in one of your videos that I purchased a 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid in the last 2 weeks. This is my fourth Toyota hybrid since 2007, and it appears that this is my best one yet. I agree with the point that driveability has greatly improved over time. I will own Toyota hybrids as long as Toyota makes them.
Can not be any better explanation for a Toyota hybrid than this. I am a regular watcher of your videos sir.I a. Getting my Grand highlander hybrid limited in May 2nd week after 6 months of wait.I am so satisfied after watching your video that I made the right decision.Thanks a lot again for all your valuable information you provide through your channel. A Canadian Follower..
@@kaustubh1969 Hello, I am enjoying my Highlander to the fullest. It is so quiet and smooth blend of power and performance. Accelerates to highway speeds so quick and noticeably economical on Gas. Seats are super comfortable on long drives. Overall I am very happy with the purchase.
I have been driving Hondas for over 20 years plus. I own two Honda CR-V 2015 & 2016, not turbo. They both have over 100 thousand miles. I personally maintain them.Never had any issues with any Japanese cars. Because they are built for quality and reliability. They last long. My next car will be the Toyota Corolla Cross. which is a very good reliable car too. Love Toyotas and Hondas period.
The fifth generation Hybrid Max is the most interesting hybrid. I can't wait for reliability statistics to come out on the drivetrain. I have a 2023 Lexus ES300h, Ultra Luxury trim and I love the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine with no fricken turbo. She purrs at around 42+ MPG in city/highway driving around town and on toll roads.
I've just bought the latest model Toyota C-HR 2.0. I like cvt transaxle, previously owned Toyota Avensis. E-cvt drives even nore smoothly. Congratulations on the channel, I've just subscribed 💪 Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱
It wasn’t easy to find in 2021, but I bought a new AWD Sienna Limited hybrid in July, 2021. It has about 29,000 miles on it now, and I absolutely LOVE THIS VAN!! Every day errands or long road trips are both great in my Cypress Sienna. 💚
Good to see this as my wife got a new Rav4 hybrid yesterday. Our first and wanted to get something that would give us better gas milage. Wow, what a nice car to drive. Hopefully it will service us for many years.
Go Toyota RAV4 2006 Limited since April 2011………..it now reads 332,200 miles! Your new RAV4 hybrid will surely beat mine 👌 Enjoy your new car, as I’m enjoying my wife’s new 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE awd🤗
We're on our fifth lexus hybrid, no issues at all with any of them, a CT200, RC300H, RX450H, ES300H, and now another RC300H as I loved my wife's previous RC I traded my rx for another RC. Amazing vehicles. People who have never owned one generally do not understand hybrids, they also do not understand Ecvt transaxles, neither do many car reviewers (present company excepted). I did 43000 miles in my rx450h without a single problem, sold with 78000 miles. My RC has 47000 miles and I expect it to last for years.
I used to own a hyundai sonata hybrid, and I thought that was very good. Now, being a toyota dealership tech, I get to drive all the new toyota hybrid models, and I must say I am extremely impressed. They're so smooth, the build quality is top notch and the transition between hybrid and gas mode is seamless. I'm very, very impressed. Even the corolla hybrid is smooth and built very well. I would buy any toyota hybrid in any model form.
Thanks for sharing that. I want to buy a new 2024 Corolla Hybrid LE but I've never bought a hybrid before so I'm nervous. I heard hybrid vehicles have a weird spongy grabby braking feel, is that true? Also is it ok if I don't drive my car for a few weeks or do I have to drive my hybrid vehicle daily to prevent the hybrid batter from dying?
@sachinnair91 corolla hybrid is a supurb vehicle. The build quality is top notch, they drive very very well and maintence isnt out of this world expensive. Its a car that is very functional. You could let it sit, but the 12v battery will go dead before the hybrid battery. I would drive it as much as you can to avode this happening
@@johnkonde1975 My wife and I have owned two TOYOTA HYBRIDS, and they both were very smooth and fuel efficient! When it comes to HYBRIDS, TOYOTA is the best, and they have a very long history in HYBRID technology!
I live in Italy and I have bought a hybrid Corolla Hatchabck, it has a 1.8l with 140hp. It’s a base model, but here in Italy they are pretty loaded even in the most basic trim. I could not be happier than that, I really love this car. It’s perfect for everything I need.
I love the European Corolla hatchback hybrid, which is really a long roof estate car. Very nice sporty styling, especially in white. I wish we got them in North America. I'd buy one today.
I understand that in some European jurisdictions a Prius Prime costs $80,000 Canadian. What are prices like in Italy ? I haven't made it to Italy............... yet. But, my wife had the pleasure to do so about four years ago and enjoyed the land immensely.
Your advice is 'good as gold' and the smart car(Toyota) buying public treasures your expertise. Thank you for speaking the truth from your long term Toyota experience!
Another factor to consider is that Toyota hybrid vehicles hold their value exceptionally well, especially in contrast to their competitors and current generation EVs.
I've never liked how people say this like it's objectively a good thing. It's not. This issue keeps used Toyota's extremely overpriced, which is good for people who buy them new and absolutely miserable for anyone trying to get a decent deal.
@@nikidelvalle They're worth whatever people are willing to pay for them. If people are willing to pay high prices for used Toyota hybrids, then they're not overpriced.
@@DevoutSkeptic I'm not so sure about that considering the $30000 Toyota's Highlander Hybrids I'm looking at on AutoTempest right now are literally the exact same $30000 Toyota Highlander Hybrids I was looking at last year. As in, few if any of them have sold and yet the dealers selling them have kept their prices exactly where they are. Not to mention that a big reason this is happening is because Toyota sells them high to begin with. Toyota's sticker is becoming a problem, it prevents these vehicles from depreciating into acceptable price ranges which leaves them sitting around in lots building dust rather than on the road being used. This is why I'm shopping around other brands next time I buy a car, these cars are not worth as much money as they are being sold for. I don't care how reliable a Toyota is, if the prices are so high you can literally buy two equivalent cars from another manufacturer then the money spent to distance traveled ratio isn't exactly the best. Plus, buying cars from other brands also means you don't need to sacrifice the comforts and conveniences of modern cars just to have a car that's going to last marginally longer. That I'm drawing this conclusion as a full-time Uber/Lyft Driver should really tell you something about just how oppressively high Toyota's used vehicle prices are.
Then spend more, buy new, trade it in and retain a majority of value. But once, cry once. I recently took delivery of a new ‘24 Sienna LE AWD. $43k MSRP, they had an identical one used ‘21 with 36k miles for $38k.
@@RustyZipper I'm a full-time rideshare driver, that is not how my vehicles get used. My vehicles are on the road until they break, period. Especially because my use case greatly depreciates their value which means the value of my car loan is rarely if ever at a point of equity. The goal of any full-time rideshare driver is to not have a car payment in order to maximize our profit margin, which is impossible if we're spending too much money. By the way why did you just pull out that example at the end like that's a good thing? That's horrifying, you have a car that's already nearly 4 years old and has tens of thousands of miles on it and it has depreciated almost zero value. By the time anyone can actually afford to buy that thing, many of its parts are going to need to be replaced just from sheer aging. My current vehicle is a 2014 Prius I bought last year and this is actually exactly what's happening to me, phantom issues that are nearly impossible to diagnose caused by parts that have been on the vehicle for far too long.
I have watched your videos for the last 9 months. You convinced me to buy a 2024 Venza limited just off the boat from Japan. I appreciate your honest comments and evaluations on Toyotas. Thank you for what you do!
RAV4 prime, 45 in the city, 41 on the highway. I would choose a hybrid or PHEV over a EV anytime. PHEV is best of both worlds. I have 9k on my car and like 2k on the engine!
I appreciate your videos such much! I have learned how to care for my new 2024 RAV 4 XSE. Thank you for what you do & sharing all of this information. God bless you, your family, & your business!
@@angelg4829 im in michigan - paid MSRP (without title and taxes). $29.3k for LE AWD (no additional packages). Although the supply is very limited here, 1.5 months wait for delivery.
@@angelg4829 We got our 2024 Prius Prime at MSRP, strangely, as the wait was nearly 2 years. They are rare here (since the 5th G, landed, I have seen only three of them), and dealers usually slap on a premium. Was talking to a guy in Europe and he told me a 2024 Prime is priced at $80,000 Canadian there. Anyway, if you can get yours' and your partner's heads around the high(er), price, get your names on a wait list. This car can be used as a full EV for a lot of people. After 5,540+Km (3,462.5m), we have burned LESS than 1.5 tanks of gas.
I’m so happy to have discovered you and your channel. I’m right st the decision making point in buying my first Toyota and I have done very deep dives into this purchase. I have been debating between regular gas Lexus RX350 or a hybrid. I haven’t been able to find good information like you just laid out so I’m very grateful for your thoughtful video. I now feel more comfortable buying the hybrid model. I’m 61 and just want a smooth comfortable ride with low maintenance and reliability. Don’t appears the hybrid is the way for me to go now. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I wish I could use your garage for my maintenance.
I've had a 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Limited since August 2018. It's the best all-around vehicle I've ever owned. It was the first vehicle that I had ever purchased at the end of the lease period due to the miles being far lower than the limit. There have been no mechanical issues related to the vehicle running whatsoever. The only issue is that the blower motor for the climate control has been changed three times due to failure; it was under warranty twice, once not. You don't have to drive lots of miles daily, but these hybrids do need to be driven regularly. I highly recommend them; when it comes time for a new vehicle, it will most likely be a Toyota hybrid.
One year ago I purchased an '18 Rav4 Hybrid Limited. Original owner put 76K miles on it in five years. It now has 152K trouble free miles under my watch. Most of the mileage has been on interstates which is not the hybrids best use for the high mpg. I usually get the EPA rated mileage figure or better unless I drive 15-20 over the speed limit. I had to replace the front rotors and pads earlier this year and have done regular oil and filter changes. Best car I have ever owned IMHO. I am hoping to put another 100K on it, at least.
I recently took delivery of my ‘24 Sienna LE AWD, I don’t think I’d ever driven any hybrid before; except once was a new Rav 4 hybrid for 10 minutes back in 2020. I’d been waiting 2.5 years for a LE allocation without a significant markup and it was 💯 worth the wait! Especially with the price of gas jumping up to $3.80 here in NY right now 🥹
I changed from a 2010 Rav4 V6 Limited to a 2016 Rav4 XLE hybrid. I could see no difference except for the quiet and gas savings. I am still driving it with zero repairs. Love my hybrid. We also drive a 2011 Prius. Big difference in power but it is a great car too, never a repair yet. I buy for RELIABILITY!
In May 2009 my wife and I purchased our first Toyota car a 2010 Prius which was the beginning of a new model year #3 series for the Prius Line. We put well over 180,000 miles on our Prius and never had any issues except a few factory recalls all paid for by Toyota. I changed the oil ( Mobil One Synthetic 0w20) and filter every 10,000 miles and it never used any oil. Sparks plugs where changed at 110,000 miles and looked good enough to go another 100,000 miles. The traction battery and 12 volt battery were all original when we sold it to our friend a couple of years ago. He drove it to about 250,000 miles until a windstorm blew a tree on it when parked in his driveway which totaled the car. He told us even after that the engine still started. Currently we have a 2022 RAV 4 Prime model SE and a 2020 Highlander Hybrid mode LE AWD. Great cars that deliver amazing MPG.
@@johnkonde1975 don’t have to. we hardly use our RAV4-Hybrid, especially during Covid years & it’s fine. ( also have rechargeable jump starter/ tire inflator on all 3, since they don’t have an alternator unlike regular cars that to can be rev up when parked )
@@johnkonde1975 You don't "have to" but you should. In general no car takes sitting well and the electric battery should at least be cycled once a month like most electronics.
@@johnkonde1975 When you leave the remote key (keyless entry system) at home, keep it at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from the car or the battery will go up/flat. When the remote key is brought within 3 meters, the electric power system will be activated. I am Japanese.
I just paid off my 2018 Hyundai Sonata. It will most likely be my last car since i am now retired. it has 16k on it and im still happy with it. I really dont know why i keep watching these car videos. This guy is really compelling.
Great content as usual. I just traded in our 2018 Toyota Highlander Ltd. with 117,000 mi. and received about 50% trade-in value and purchased the new Grand Highlander Ltd. Hybrid. Net diff. was $38k incl. tax and misc. charges (paid msrp). Really a no brainer. Living in AZ there are several Toyota dealers so I was fortunate to call one dealer who just received his incoming GH Hybrid vehicle listing and I was able to put my name on one with no sunroof (in AZ the sun seeks you out, you don't seek out the sun) and a bench seat in the 2nd row. Picked it up 6 weeks later. I think inventory is getting better, at least here in the U.S., so no need to pay over msrp for a GH. The base hybrid power is marginally less than the old 6 cyl. Highlander but the electric assist makes up for it. The 4 cyl. does growl a bit on hills but that is natural. Nice acoustic windshield and side glass is a bonus as it is a nice quiet ride in general. My 4th Toyota and most likely will never own an EV.
As someone who lived in AZ for many years and now lives in Dallas, Texas, the summers are much worse in Texas. Yes it gets very hot in AZ but it's dry heat so it's much more tolerable. Here in Dallas, it's very humid so you're drenched in sweat all the time and need to shower 7 times a day!
Can you do a deep dive on how regen breaking works on a hybrid? Like the specs, parameters, when it's most efficient for energy recover, when the trad breaks work, etc..
No need to. Just trust that the Toyota engineers got it right, because they did. Drive it like a regular car, and don't worry about how it does its magic. The friction brakes don't get used until very low speed or hard braking or the battery not wanting to accept that much charge that quickly.... which itself you could write a book about all the parameters which affect the secret-sauce battery protection/control algorithms that Toyota baked into the car. I'm a mechanical engineer who bought my first Prius in 2000, and drive 2017 Prius Prime that I bought new. I've gotten from 100K to 230K miles on a set of brakes. It totally depends upon whether you are mashing on the brakes or not. The time I only got 100K, I think most of the wear took place in an hour or two of extremely hard and fast driving on an amazingly twisty mountain road. I could have gotten through it with almost no friction braking, but chose to push the car to its limits under full throttle or max braking for many minutes at a time. It resembled a Formula One course, but with elevation changes of about 4000 feet up and down. If you go easy on the brakes, they will wear very little, and you might even run into the pad hardware falling apart before the pads wear out. Most rotor wear will be from rust forming from lack of brake use, then being removed by brake use. In 2022, I replaced all the original pads and rotors on a 2005 Prius with 230K miles, mainly because I was selling the car at long last, 5 years after replacing it as my daily driver with a Prius Prime.
There are some great videos on YT showing how the planetary gear eCVT works, how the two main electric motors interact to keep the gas engine running at its most efficient RPM, and more. Fascinating to see the quality of engineering that's gone into the Toyota Hybrids. The re-generation capability takes a lot of wear and tear off of the brakes, because the car slows down when you coast. For optimal mileage, and long brake life, the driver needs to break the habit of hitting the brakes at every flash of the red lights on the car in front of him/her. Just keep a safe distance, and coast when traffic slows in front of you. Don't use the brakes unless you need to avoid trouble. My 2012 Camry hybrid has over 80k miles, and at my last oil service, the dealer indicated that I've used less than 30% of the brake-pad thickness so far. Compare that to my old Subaru which needs new brakes every 35-40k miles.
I've had 2 highlander hybrids and now driving my 3rd Prius a 2023 AWD. I've owned five of them because I like new cars and buy one every couple of years. I have never had a single issue with any of my Toyotas. I can't say the same thing for expensive cars I've owned like a Mercedes and the worst ever for me was an Audi A4.
My last comment with owning a Corolla 2025 hev would be that this car is best from speeds from 0-50 and also good from 0-70. I’ve gone 100 but just feels comfy and optimal at average of 50mph
Purchased a 2024 RAV4 XSE Hybrid at the end of February, absolutely love the vehicle, great gas mileage averaging in the 42 mpg range and has a lot of performance when needed. And it’s easy for these old bones to get in and out of.
How are you hitting that much mpgs? I don't speed or drive in the city much.. my work commute is about 42 miles and 90% highway but I'm only getting 35 mpg.
18:00 yes the eCVT in toyota hybrid is robust. I dont know if anyones said this, for me its best thing that have come out in the history of automotive industry. in a prius, its the last thing still suruviving even after everythings has fallen apart.
Nice video! I have a 2019 Corolla Hybrid with 70k km and no issues at all. I couldn’t be more happy about my choice. You are totally right, one of my reasons was a low emissions and fuel efficient car and in the market at that time, there was nothing compared to the Toyota. Keep up the good work and thanks for the video.
I have had a Toyota hybrid for the past 10 years and absolutely LOVE IT. I currently have a Lexus 300 h and love it. I will never have 4:10 anything but a Toyota Hybrid.
I purchased my Toyota Camry Hybrid 2024 XSE. a month ago and I am happy that I fill my gas mileage every 3.5 weeks because I follow your recommendations of how to drive it to save on gasoline. Thank you, Ahmed, May Allah bless you ❤
Last month (April, 2024), I purchased a 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid xle with 48,000 miles. Very good condition, I took it to a local auto repair shop that I trust. They gave it an excellent report, only problem is a very slight leaky valve cover. So far it is the best car I have ever owned. One of the reasons I bought a hybrid is this YT channel and AMD comments about hybrids. Hopefully, it will be the last car I buy (I am 75). My first Toyota was a 1974 Celica, sold it with 210,000 miles. My wife has a 2021 Toyota Avalon Limited hybrid, which she loves. She was sad when we sold her 2000 Avalon, that car never had any mechanical problems. She drove it 150,000 miles. She got a new Avalon because Toyota announced they were going to stop making them.
Thanks to the CCN I picked up a 2019 Lexus IS300h last week. Just 14k miles with 5 services completed....and for less than half the cost of a pretty average new car. I tend to keep my cars for 10 years+ so am very happy with my choice.
I came across this video two weeks into driving my new Toyota hybrid. I was trying to find a 2020-2022 Prius and couldn't find a certified used one that met my standards (after reviewing carfax reports) in my area. I was nervous there was something I missed when I was doing my research, but whew, this validated my decision and purchase. I'm planning to drive this car for years.
This is a really good news. I let my lovely 04 Camry rest after 300k miles simply because the transmission that refuse to work any more. Without the transmission issue, I can drive my Toyota working for half a milliion miles.
In the UK so many people are now buying Toyota hybrids 10 year warranty and every service with Toyota you get a new full warranty! The battery is warranted for 15 years! Stunning brand.
Yeah I'm interested in getting a Corolla hybrid (possibly the 2.0). Not just for the reliability, ease of use and efficiency but also the looks. The Corolla is such a good looking car for what it is in my opinion.
Totally agree! I searched a lot on TH-cam for videos on Toyota hybrids, but no channel is as passionate and informative as this one. Ahmed is a master mechanic, very honest and a wealth of knowledge on these vehicles. A big thanks to him. Of France (RAV4 owner - 2021)
As a female have always watched CCN first before checking/buying any of my used Toyotas! Currently have 2013 4runner Limited but looking to the new 4runner! Can't wait for your thoughts!
This video helped me pull the trigger on a 24 sienna le awd. I was very apprehensive about a hybrid van. We had great luck with our 19 sienna until it got wrecked. We are very happy with the 24 and are getting 36.7 mpg. Thank you and may the Lord bless you too.
The NEW Camery just was revealed as a hybrid only and looks very refined as a great sporty grandpa hauler. Fifty MPG and reliability Im sold! Thank you so much for your information because Im old school about cars but now Im going with the new Camery with the 2.5 engine.
My wife just got her 2nd new car in 18 years, it’s the Prius fully loaded. She use to dread driving, but with all the safety equipment on she loves driving now.The self park parking assist blows our mind! The best car we have ever owned!👍
Thank you Car Care Nut! I love my Prius! I have a 2011 Prius with 255,000 miles; only major issue was a head gasket replacement in 2022. I’m determined to drive it until the electric battery fails….then get a new Prius.
Another great video, this Guy gives great honest and accurate advice. It was his videos that helped me decide on purchasing a Lexus ES300H in the UK. Best decision I’ve made in 45 years of driving. 👍
I had a company car, 2023 Honda CR-V Sport (base model hybrid). Got it in July 2023. Had put just under 30k miles on it for work by March 2024, much of that highway. Had a catastrophic failure at end of March. I mean it was completely undrivable, engine was vibrating like it had no motor mounts and loud clanging. It turns out it needed new pistons. Company took it back for major warranty repairs, don't have it anymore. Keep in mind that's a Honda! Highly regarded by many for reliability. Was raised in a GM family but I've had many Toyotas (company cars and personal) with zero issues. What's not to like?
My family has had GM cars the entire life- we are talking from the late 50’s to modern day. A few Chevys, olds, Pontiac’s, Buick’s etc. Family current has a 2016 Buick LaCrosse. It has been a good car but it is 8 years old so time to upgrade… 63K miles. It has had some weird electrical issues where the car battery dies, car won’t start, error codes, etc. it’s an amazing car. VERY quiet, comfortable, smooth, fast (it’s easy to speed in this car), and gets reasonable MPG (mid 20’s). We are thinking about a Toyota crown for the upgrade.
Just bought a RAV 4 XLE Hybrid the other day! I still have my 2014 RAV 4 XLE with 286,000 miles on it that I plan to use back and forth to work 35 miles round trip until the wheels fall off! I'll keep my new shiny toy in the garage and take it out on weekends, or vacations.
I have a kid on the way, so i decided to buy a CPO 2021 Hybrid Avalon last week for the reliability, comfort, and space. Looking forward to many 100's of thousands of miles with it.
I've had 4 Prius models. A 2006, 2011, and I currently own a 2009 and a 2016. The 2006 had carbon problems in the rings, so it used more oil than it should have, and that problem eventually clogged the cat converter. The 2011 also used more oil than it should, so it likely would've eventually had the same problem. As a contrast, both the 2009 and 2016 have been very well taken care of by its previous owners, and neither of them use more than a normal amount of oil. The transaxle control in the 2016 makes it truly a pleasure to drive. It's seamless as it switches between the gasoline engine and the electric drive motor, and slows the car on downhill roads with the active adaptive cruise control and it's a real lifesaver (literally) on the freeway. I love it.
Ahmed, your videos are SO GOOD. I've learned so much from your videos. Great timing since Camry's will only be hybrid in 2025. Once again, thank you! 👍✊️🖖🇺🇸
I'm worried about Ahmed's point that hybrid vehicles need to be driven daily to prevent the battery dying. Is that true? what if I don't drive for a few weeks?
A great channel, imagine if others told accurate, truthful information to the viewers, but in 2024 that would be nearly impossible, so do your homework, and don't be afraid to take a knowledgeable car person with you to help you shop, car care guy is #1
One needs to be currently driving a Toyota to last before ordering a new one. Co-worker's Corolla Cross took 1yr... but she had a 15yr Tacoma still running 😮
I bought a Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid almost 1 year ago. Most of my driving is less than 40 miles a day, so pretty much, I drive mostly in EV mode and switch to hybrid when on highways where the speed limit is over 55. I am getting about 1400 miles per tank of gas, but charge every night with my level 2 charge in my garage, which is inexpensive as the electric company cut my rates by 3 cents per KW hour plus scheduling at night saves even more. They rate the car for 37 miles in EV mode, but after charging, I am getting between 45-47 miles for EV mode.
We finally got our 2024 Prius Prime in March (21 month wait !). Since then, we have driven 5,540Km (3,462.5m), and have burned less than 1.5 tanks. Toyota rates this car at 44 miles in EV Mode (70.4Km). However, even when it was still cold in March, we were getting 80+Km (50m). The other day, I drove 91Km (56.87m), on battery and, the SOC was still at 6%. It was very warm here this morning, after unplugging the car, the trip computer estimated an EV range of 95Km and I know we'd have gotten close to that. Now, one must keep in mind, to get these numbers you have to run with no heat/AC, and, no heated seats/wheel. I'm going to try using the car with all of The Safety System features turned off for a laugh just to see how far we can get in EV Mode. Obviously, the EV Mode range is important for us. We are retired now and don't have to drive much anymore. And, regular gas here costs $6.75 per gallon. Hydro on the other hand is but .1325kwh. We figure it costs us $1.50 to drive almost 100Km in EV Mode. As good as the Prius hybrid system is, you can't drive that far on $1.50 worth of gas.
Love your videos as always. Thank you for doing them. After watching this I almost wish I'd purchased a hybrid. I just recently purchased a standard ICE 2024 Camry. The lack of inventory, higher up front cost, and substantially higher insurance costs were my detractors against a hybrid version. Tack on that I only drive ~50mi/day, the increased fuel efficiency would take quite some time to counter those costs to come to a break even point. If it even reached the break even point.
@@8877Lego I don't really know. Other than the vehicle costing slightly more up front than the non hybrid, it doesn't really make sense. It's not like a full EV which would have a high chance of being totaled for small accidents. I just know that 4 different companies quoted me and it was 30-50% more for a hybrid than non. Though oddly Mercury gave me the same price for both. But the quote they provided did not list the hybrid as a hybrid. It listed it as a SE Nightshade. So I think Mercury's system was not working or something.
I own a Corolla hybrid estate 2.0 since 2020. 110000 miles without a single issue. Just regular service , tyres and break pads etc. This is the my best car with the finest driving experience. %100 will stay with Toyota or Lexus
I hope that anyone who watches this is aware of the problems with the iAWD Hybrid Model The High Voltage cable to Rear drive unit corrosion problem that is turning into a big problem for Toyota. And the possibility of it turning into a Class Action due to Toyotas poor response. I have just cancelled my order for a RAV4 PHEV GR Sport because of it.
Just bought a 2024 Vensa and it is awesome! We have had two Rave 4’s and loved them they were not new but awesome. We loved them and still have the 2020. I am in love with the Vensa It drives like silk.
I'd love to buy a hybrid but my 1992 Corolla still has another 100000 miles to go...
😂 they just don't die
Think you forgot a zero there.
4AFE is bulletproof
If not more. Solid cars.
Awesome flex!
I rode in a Uber in Seattle recently that was a 2017 prius and he had over 600k miles on it. He said he has never replaced the battery and only done basic maintenance on it. Truly they are bulletproof if you just the basic maintenance on them
This does not surprise me. Hybrid battery life is much more a factor of age than mileage.
Locally here in Winnipeg the taxi fleets have run almost exclusively Toyota hybrids.
Summers are hot and humid. Winters are frigid, lows of -35C to -40C don’t raise eyebrows.
If a hybrid holds up under those conditions and constant use, they’re good enough for me
@@Phoggbank this is true of lithium Ion batteries but the formula that Toyota uses doesn't degrade over time the same way. It's designed to last dang nearly forever at the cost of energy density and weight.
My last Uber from Snohomish County to SeaTac was a hybrid Camry
@kingofthesofas the 5th generation hybrids actually do use lithium ion. The Prius and RAV4 hybrid were the only two last year, but this year nearly all their hybrids use lithium ion instead of nickel metal hydride. NMH was far more stable to reuse and had a fantastic shelf life, but energy density was like a fourth lithium ion and had about a fourth the power output and input.
THE BRAKES! You omitted from the list of low maintenance items the fact that the brakes last longer than anything else out there! Two retired people, two cars, one enormous insurance bill. So, at 10 years and 155,000 miles, I sold th '08 Gen2 to a man we go to church with. Finally, at 220k or so, he had to buy a water pump and put brakes on it! As far as the NiMH battery goes, I had occasionally pulled open the trunk trim and inspected the fan/ducting and found nothing. No pets and VERY rarely anyone riding in the back seat by the air intake. PLUS I kept the right HVAC dash outlet aimed up and right of the passenger seat to feed cool air to that intake. History of oil changes showed an average interval of 3200 miles. Best car I've ever owned.
Yep he forgot brakes. We are driving an ‘11 Prius and a ‘16 Rav4 hybrid. We have never had a brake issue so far.
Toyota has had problems with their hybrids stopping in the same distance as the same gasoline alternative. It is a mild safety issue.
Yes please provide some facts about hybrid stopping distance being a safety issue.
AMD - Excellent video. You really laid out the pros and cons of Toyota Hybrids and the criteria to choose one. Excellent!
Consumer Reports published this article on hybrid brakes- Some Automakers May Be Sacrificing Braking Distance for Fuel Economy on Hybrid Models.
I was anti-non-gasoline, anti-CVT for a long time and my mother recently bought a new corolla hybrid and I got to drive it for a while when she had to go overseas, I'm in love with this car, fuel effeciency is unbelievable! And now hearing that reliability is really good, I'm happy this car is not going to cause headache for my retired mother
Today I bought an ls600h 2012 ...just driven half the length of England...approximately 300 miles...probably the smoothest thing I've ever experienced...I got 33 miles to the gallon...an absolute masterpiece of automotive engineering...breathtaking car
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid's reliability should be prefect it was developed 20 years ago and the drive train has not changed but in 2026 Toyota is going to use BYD ( Yes Chinese that is right Chinese ) you have to ask yourself why ??? Because Toyota has the BEST ENGINEERS in the world ( Don't they ??? )
To be fair the corolla hybrid is an eCVT, not a traditional belt CVT that is known for being unreliable
@@QuickishFM That still doesn't change my mind. My mind is made up by facts NOT feelings
She made a good choice … trust me !!🇨🇦
My family has a 2012 prius with almost 400k miles. No major issues. Now, I recently purchased a 2024. Thanks for this video. It makes me feel so much better about my purchase.
YOU are the man - I am not sure you have any idea how much people appreciate your channel. THANKS!
Here we go another fake accolade.
And just want to mention the gentleman from the car care nut. For a great video.he is truly a very good mechanic.who deserves our attention and gratitude for puting out there on TH-cam's. This amazing videos. May the mighty Lord to bless him and his beautiful family for tremendous Job and hard work he is doing to help us getting information on the right decision to buy or purchase your next vehicle. Thanks
When you leave the remote key (keyless entry system) at home, keep it at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from the car or the battery will go up/flat.
When the remote key is brought within 3 meters, the electric power system will be activated.
I am Japanese.
@user-uk3mp7mf7u if you don't use the 2nd key, you can power it off so it's receiver isn't constantly checking for signal from car.
It would be fine if the great mechanic wasn't selling you pure smoke. Please use your brain, not a salesman BS dressed as a mechanic.
I own a 2004 Prius. That car has been the most reliable car I have ever had anything to do with. I had to replace the hybrid battery last year, which cost 2200$ with labor. In the past I have had to change an electric water pump and a cooling valve that has something to do with cooling the electric generator.In 20 years, Besides normal maintenance the car has cost me 2500$ to keep it running and it sill averages 38-42 MPG.
FIrst gen was the best gen.
After 20 years you chose to spend $ 2200 on the car is amazing!
@@nicholasmuni7995 Why not?
@@nicholasmuni7995with inflation interest rates and just the general price of cars today if 2,200 can get you another 100,000 miles or more is better than spending or financing 40-70k on a vehicle for years.
MPG looks low. Check your driving technique, Driving Mode, tyre pressures, and Climate Control setting?
This video made my jaw drop! I'm on the verge of buying a RAV4 plug-in hybrid. I had no idea of all the things that go away when you get a hybrid, especially about the starter, alternator and belts. I can't remember how many times a blown alternator has bummed my life out. This video makes me want to jump up and snag one right now, but plugins are very scarce in my area. Someone told me that this gentleman made a case against getting a plug-in, but I didn't see it here. So I'll disregard that and just say his testimony has me 110% SOLD.
I considered same car as you, but snagged a 2024 Venza with the luxury Limited with Heads Up Display (HUD). The 2024 Venza is the last year and are mostly bought before they get to the dealership. The new safety features are very nice even compared to my loaded Prius V with technology package. Compare models and drive them all even if you drive a distance to do it. I was blessed to see RAV4, Venza, and Crown Signia in the same day! God is absolutely good!!!🎉🎉🎉
My answer is YES! The RAV4 Hybrid is an excellent vehicle, with insane fuel mileage for a mid-sized SUV. Also, they're very very reliable. If you want a hybrid, buy a Toyota hybrid. You will be impressed. The 2024 Venza is also an excellent hybrid, but more upscale in standard luxury equipment. The 2025 Camry is really a great hybrid car that will impress you every time you drive it. The looks are great and driving experience is exceptional.
Just bought a Venza love it; was actually looking at Hybrid Lexus and other high end cars; but I found that the Venza hybrid just met all my needs plus road like a luxury car; getting great mileage.
True, I bought my wife a brand new XLE Premium back in 2022 and after 28K miles it consistently delivered 38 MPG.
Not true. I have a 2023 Rav4 hybrid xse, many issues
@@grigoryrudko9436If you want to be more believable, name the issues.
@@rkgsd The sunroof when tilted up makes rattling noise - turned out to be a well known issue for rav4 since at least 2019. Different parts of interior make plastic noises depending on the speed and the road. Rear left threshold (not sure what this plastic part called) comes off all the time. On higher speeds - whistling sound of air getting inside through a little hole (from right corner). Two plastic panels on both left doors melted and shrinked in the sun, I had to replace them.
Toyota are The Pinnacle of HYBRID with More than 2 Decades of EXPERIENCE.
Reliable to say the LEAST.
It isn't reliable at all, it hasn't proven to be reliable. The entire platform is trash. performance is trash, longevity is trash.
More fanboy talk, please grow a brain.
@@Jimster481ford gm alike troll ur!!!
@@Jimster481 your mouth has much in common with my asshole, with all of the shit that comes out of it
The 1st model version of Prius 2006-2008 is not what you want because they didn't add in air filter to cool the system down. Later model, they have to put in. Never buy 1version model. Tesla Truck presently has trouble with wheels being scrape on drastically.
Prius 1 version 2006-2008 got problem.
It is such a pleasure to watch his educative videos. He knows each and everything about hybrids just like the back of his palm. Never buy a car without watching his videos. Subscribed to his channel after watching just one video of his. Amazing knowledge. He is my hybrid man.
The cost of new cars is completely out of control.
The cost of used cars is completely out of control as well.
Not really. Used car market has recovered from the cash for clunkers disaster and covid debacle.
@@rickybobby7276 I disagree completely
@@rickybobby7276ehh, just went to Toyota yesterday. New Prius Primes have a stop sale due to recall. Used primes are now going several thousand dollars more than suggested value. Was looking at a one year old Prime. It was being sold for the original MSRP when it was still brand new.
@martin8613 You can thank the inflate our way out of debt policies because very few are going to vote for living within our means policies. We're almost at the precipice.
You're really the best informative mechanic of all time. The GOAT when it comes to car maintenance stuff. Informative and educational channel! Continue being honest!
I bought the new 2025 Camry XSE AWD. Ordered it in May and received it in July. This is my first Hybrid and Toyota. I love the car's look and quiet ride with the insulated glass, panoramic roof, also excellent gas mileage. I notice the regenerative braking and when you come up behind a car infront of you , it almost stops itself. Took me a while to get used to the ECVT transmission. It acts like a torque converter with a smooth increase in speed. I got the heavy metal with the front lighting and wheel package. The wheel rims match perfectly!. I changed the engine oil at 1000 miles to check for metal contamination. I did not see any! The oil was clean! I did this because of the recommendation of our host here. Love this car, I paid just over 40k with the extended warranty. I recommend this car if your in the market for a sedan. I did look at the 2024 Prius but the back seat area is just too small but I loved the new look!
I recently bought a 2019 Rav4 Hybrid, and I love it. 41 miles per gallon, all-wheel-drive, adaptive cruise, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot warning, Toyota Safety Sense, etc., etc.
Damn you balling dude... How you afford a car like that?
That car is like 5 years old
@@lessdatesmoreonmyplates1457ok Mr. Bott
@@gamingwitharlen2267 that said, pretty much all hybrids are still way more expensive than second-hand gas versions of RAV4
@@lumeronswift Still, its not like the car is like insanely expensive. If I had to guess he bought it between high 20ks to low 30s including dealer fees but before taxes and government fees.
My 2015 Prius has 225k running like a fine watch. 5k oil changes, tire rotation, regular on time maintenance, no abusive driving, no accidents. Never had a brake job. Great car
Transmission fluid changes?
@@shawn1869 all major services done tires lasted 100k…oil air coolant @regular intervals
Yes, I do my oil changes at 5K, full synthetic.
Do you mean $5000 for changing the oil?
I guess you do not watch TCCN its 5,000 mile oil change intervals
Absolutely!!! I live in an area where the EV charging network is widely available in the West Coast. When temperatures or weather are bad, the utilities (PG&E) will restrict access to electricity on THEIR schedule. With a Hybrid, you have efficiency and you have the ability to carry fuel for long trips and unexpected power outages. I rented a large Toyota Crown and averaged 48 mpg. I see little value in an EV in 2024 when hybrids are very efficient. If you do not have the ability to charge at home, sometimes charging can be as expensive as fuel.
You clearly don't understand how a EV works for poeple that enjoy the freedom from oil instusties thumb. We can for the first time in histroy make our own energy at home for our vehicles. We can do it on a small scale with zero time and effort.
@@keithpvbatt2040 It's not just the oil industry that has been controlling things. I recommend looking up a recent video that will piss off ICE and EV supporters a like Titled - Killer patents & secret science Vol 1 free energy. By the why files channel
@@keithpvbatt2040BS, it takes all evening or night
Charging at home is 1/4 the price, 11 cents vs 44 cents
@@torilessdepends where you live. In the US the average electric cost is $0.17/kwh. Assuming you're driving a Model 3, that's about the same as if gas cost about $2 a gallon for something like the Corolla hybrid or Prius. Depending on where you live the numbers could be worse. And super chargers in general cost 3 times this making them well over the price of gas.
And these savings sound great, but this value basically goes away as soon as your state induces EV road taxes. The savings annual are only around $200-400 and most state EV taxes are around $150-300.
I have a 2013 Camry Hybrid XLE that I bought new. I have done regular maintenance. The only issues I have had that didn't involve animals or tire treads hitting my car were steering column at 60k, CV axle at 150k, and auxiliary battery at 162k. Hybrid battery is still going strong at 165k. I drive city and highway, and just took a 4,000 mile road trip a couple months ago. I trust this car completely. It is by far the best car I have ever owned in over 40 years of car ownership. It is as peppy as my Pontiac Grand Prix GTP was. Cornering isn't quite at that level, but still good. It's a comfortable ride, and I can fit a lot in the trunk. BTW, the e-CVT is great... very smooth, not jumpy like gears. No problems at all.
I think I already posted in one of your videos that I purchased a 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid in the last 2 weeks. This is my fourth Toyota hybrid since 2007, and it appears that this is my best one yet. I agree with the point that driveability has greatly improved over time. I will own Toyota hybrids as long as Toyota makes them.
Can not be any better explanation for a Toyota hybrid than this. I am a regular watcher of your videos sir.I a. Getting my Grand highlander hybrid limited in May 2nd week after 6 months of wait.I am so satisfied after watching your video that I made the right decision.Thanks a lot again for all your valuable information you provide through your channel.
A Canadian Follower..
Hey mate! How’s your experience been with your hybrid thus far ?
@@kaustubh1969 Hello, I am enjoying my Highlander to the fullest. It is so quiet and smooth blend of power and performance. Accelerates to highway speeds so quick and noticeably economical on Gas. Seats are super comfortable on long drives. Overall I am very happy with the purchase.
Blessings brother
I got a 03 Prius, 1st gen and still runs like a champ. 155000 miles.
I drive 100 miles to work every other day!!!
Hope my 2020 Honda CRV last that long. 45k, nearing 50k miles. No complains yet.
Ayye 07 prius with 300,000 still going
@tarkov666 I got a 07 too with 243,000 ish.
I have been driving Hondas for over 20 years plus. I own two Honda CR-V 2015 & 2016, not turbo. They both have over 100 thousand miles. I personally maintain them.Never had any issues with any Japanese cars. Because they are built for quality and reliability. They last long. My next car will be the Toyota Corolla Cross. which is a very good reliable car too. Love Toyotas and Hondas period.
Simply fantastic video thank you 🙏
Nobody does hybrids better than Toyota.
Indeed
The fifth generation Hybrid Max is the most interesting hybrid. I can't wait for reliability statistics to come out on the drivetrain.
I have a 2023 Lexus ES300h, Ultra Luxury trim and I love the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine with no fricken turbo. She purrs at around 42+ MPG in city/highway driving around town and on toll roads.
I recently took delivery of my ‘24 Sienna LE AWD and it was worth the 2.5 year wait! I don’t even have kids 🤣
From all the reviews i watch they all say hondas new hybrid is better.
@@RustyZipper i’m not sure why anybody without kids wants to drive a sienna, but to each his own.
I've just bought the latest model Toyota C-HR 2.0. I like cvt transaxle, previously owned Toyota Avensis. E-cvt drives even nore smoothly. Congratulations on the channel, I've just subscribed 💪 Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱
Best Toyota hybrid vid ever. Your advice is just gold. A subscriber here. Thank you!
You are a legend my friend. This man is pure gold folks.
It wasn’t easy to find in 2021, but I bought a new AWD Sienna Limited hybrid in July, 2021. It has about 29,000 miles on it now, and I absolutely LOVE THIS VAN!! Every day errands or long road trips are both great in my Cypress Sienna. 💚
Ya mine 2006 still runs great. But things here and there need replacing
My 2008 still super comfortable and going strong
Good to see this as my wife got a new Rav4 hybrid yesterday. Our first and wanted to get something that would give us better gas milage. Wow, what a nice car to drive. Hopefully it will service us for many years.
Go Toyota RAV4 2006 Limited since April 2011………..it now reads 332,200 miles! Your new RAV4 hybrid will surely beat mine 👌 Enjoy your new car, as I’m enjoying my wife’s new 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE awd🤗
How long did you have to wait for your new Rav4 Hybrid ?
@@loismitchell3108 It was at our dealer, we made a couple of compromises on options.
We're on our fifth lexus hybrid, no issues at all with any of them, a CT200, RC300H, RX450H, ES300H, and now another RC300H as I loved my wife's previous RC I traded my rx for another RC. Amazing vehicles. People who have never owned one generally do not understand hybrids, they also do not understand Ecvt transaxles, neither do many car reviewers (present company excepted). I did 43000 miles in my rx450h without a single problem, sold with 78000 miles. My RC has 47000 miles and I expect it to last for years.
Just got a 2024 Corolla le hybird. Love it! I’m a grandma driving style so I’m crushing it at 65mpg
I used to own a hyundai sonata hybrid, and I thought that was very good. Now, being a toyota dealership tech, I get to drive all the new toyota hybrid models, and I must say I am extremely impressed. They're so smooth, the build quality is top notch and the transition between hybrid and gas mode is seamless. I'm very, very impressed. Even the corolla hybrid is smooth and built very well. I would buy any toyota hybrid in any model form.
Thanks for sharing that. I want to buy a new 2024 Corolla Hybrid LE but I've never bought a hybrid before so I'm nervous. I heard hybrid vehicles have a weird spongy grabby braking feel, is that true? Also is it ok if I don't drive my car for a few weeks or do I have to drive my hybrid vehicle daily to prevent the hybrid batter from dying?
@sachinnair91 corolla hybrid is a supurb vehicle. The build quality is top notch, they drive very very well and maintence isnt out of this world expensive. Its a car that is very functional.
You could let it sit, but the 12v battery will go dead before the hybrid battery. I would drive it as much as you can to avode this happening
@@johnkonde1975 My wife and I have owned two TOYOTA HYBRIDS, and they both were very smooth and fuel efficient! When it comes to HYBRIDS, TOYOTA is the best, and they have a very long history in HYBRID technology!
We purchased our 2023 RAV4 Hybrid Limited after watching The Car Care Nut series on RAV4 Hybrid’s and we love this car! 17:54
Great video as always AMD. Bought a 2023 ES300h based off your content. 17k miles in and could not be happier.
Invaluable information delivered in a no-nonsense and sympathetic way. Thank you very much!
I live in Italy and I have bought a hybrid Corolla Hatchabck, it has a 1.8l with 140hp. It’s a base model, but here in Italy they are pretty loaded even in the most basic trim. I could not be happier than that, I really love this car. It’s perfect for everything I need.
I love the European Corolla hatchback hybrid, which is really a long roof estate car. Very nice sporty styling, especially in white. I wish we got them in North America. I'd buy one today.
I understand that in some European jurisdictions a Prius Prime costs $80,000 Canadian. What are prices like in Italy ?
I haven't made it to Italy............... yet. But, my wife had the pleasure to do so about four years ago and enjoyed the land immensely.
Do you know why the new toyata cotolla 1.8 costs 36k but two years old 22k ? this makes me scared how fast the value degrades.
@@metalscythe100its also a corolla its a small market compared to other toyota models
The Corolla hybrid Tourer is popular here in the UK. Often used as taxis too.
Your advice is 'good as gold' and the smart car(Toyota) buying public treasures your expertise. Thank you for speaking the truth from your long term Toyota experience!
Another factor to consider is that Toyota hybrid vehicles hold their value exceptionally well, especially in contrast to their competitors and current generation EVs.
I've never liked how people say this like it's objectively a good thing. It's not. This issue keeps used Toyota's extremely overpriced, which is good for people who buy them new and absolutely miserable for anyone trying to get a decent deal.
@@nikidelvalle They're worth whatever people are willing to pay for them. If people are willing to pay high prices for used Toyota hybrids, then they're not overpriced.
@@DevoutSkeptic I'm not so sure about that considering the $30000 Toyota's Highlander Hybrids I'm looking at on AutoTempest right now are literally the exact same $30000 Toyota Highlander Hybrids I was looking at last year. As in, few if any of them have sold and yet the dealers selling them have kept their prices exactly where they are. Not to mention that a big reason this is happening is because Toyota sells them high to begin with.
Toyota's sticker is becoming a problem, it prevents these vehicles from depreciating into acceptable price ranges which leaves them sitting around in lots building dust rather than on the road being used. This is why I'm shopping around other brands next time I buy a car, these cars are not worth as much money as they are being sold for. I don't care how reliable a Toyota is, if the prices are so high you can literally buy two equivalent cars from another manufacturer then the money spent to distance traveled ratio isn't exactly the best. Plus, buying cars from other brands also means you don't need to sacrifice the comforts and conveniences of modern cars just to have a car that's going to last marginally longer.
That I'm drawing this conclusion as a full-time Uber/Lyft Driver should really tell you something about just how oppressively high Toyota's used vehicle prices are.
Then spend more, buy new, trade it in and retain a majority of value. But once, cry once. I recently took delivery of a new ‘24 Sienna LE AWD. $43k MSRP, they had an identical one used ‘21 with 36k miles for $38k.
@@RustyZipper I'm a full-time rideshare driver, that is not how my vehicles get used. My vehicles are on the road until they break, period. Especially because my use case greatly depreciates their value which means the value of my car loan is rarely if ever at a point of equity. The goal of any full-time rideshare driver is to not have a car payment in order to maximize our profit margin, which is impossible if we're spending too much money.
By the way why did you just pull out that example at the end like that's a good thing? That's horrifying, you have a car that's already nearly 4 years old and has tens of thousands of miles on it and it has depreciated almost zero value. By the time anyone can actually afford to buy that thing, many of its parts are going to need to be replaced just from sheer aging. My current vehicle is a 2014 Prius I bought last year and this is actually exactly what's happening to me, phantom issues that are nearly impossible to diagnose caused by parts that have been on the vehicle for far too long.
I have watched your videos for the last 9 months. You convinced me to buy a 2024 Venza limited just off the boat from Japan. I appreciate your honest comments and evaluations on Toyotas. Thank you for what you do!
The `knowledge this man has is amazing I love watching and learning from them. I just bought a 2024 rav4 limited hybrid in April because of his videos
RAV4 prime, 45 in the city, 41 on the highway. I would choose a hybrid or PHEV over a EV anytime. PHEV is best of both worlds. I have 9k on my car and like 2k on the engine!
I appreciate your videos such much! I have learned how to care for my new 2024 RAV 4 XSE. Thank you for what you do & sharing all of this information. God bless you, your family, & your business!
just bought a 24 prius 🙏 you are a legend!
Just curious how much did it cost? The prices in California are outrageous and I wanna know if it’s like that everywhere 😭
@@angelg4829 im in michigan - paid MSRP (without title and taxes). $29.3k for LE AWD (no additional packages). Although the supply is very limited here, 1.5 months wait for delivery.
@@angelg4829 I live in Virginia and a 2024 Prius LE cost $32000.
@@angelg4829 We got our 2024 Prius Prime at MSRP, strangely, as the wait was nearly 2 years. They are rare here (since the 5th G, landed, I have seen only three of them), and dealers usually slap on a premium. Was talking to a guy in Europe and he told me a 2024 Prime is priced at $80,000 Canadian there.
Anyway, if you can get yours' and your partner's heads around the high(er), price, get your names on a wait list. This car can be used as a full EV for a lot of people. After 5,540+Km (3,462.5m), we have burned LESS than 1.5 tanks of gas.
I’m so happy to have discovered you and your channel. I’m right st the decision making point in buying my first Toyota and I have done very deep dives into this purchase. I have been debating between regular gas Lexus RX350 or a hybrid. I haven’t been able to find good information like you just laid out so I’m very grateful for your thoughtful video. I now feel more comfortable buying the hybrid model. I’m 61 and just want a smooth comfortable ride with low maintenance and reliability. Don’t appears the hybrid is the way for me to go now. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I wish I could use your garage for my maintenance.
Watched this again as my wife bought a 2024 Prius XLE just recently.
Amazing info. Thank you!
I've had a 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Limited since August 2018. It's the best all-around vehicle I've ever owned. It was the first vehicle that I had ever purchased at the end of the lease period due to the miles being far lower than the limit. There have been no mechanical issues related to the vehicle running whatsoever. The only issue is that the blower motor for the climate control has been changed three times due to failure; it was under warranty twice, once not. You don't have to drive lots of miles daily, but these hybrids do need to be driven regularly. I highly recommend them; when it comes time for a new vehicle, it will most likely be a Toyota hybrid.
One year ago I purchased an '18 Rav4 Hybrid Limited. Original owner put 76K miles on it in five years. It now has 152K trouble free miles under my watch. Most of the mileage has been on interstates which is not the hybrids best use for the high mpg. I usually get the EPA rated mileage figure or better unless I drive 15-20 over the speed limit. I had to replace the front rotors and pads earlier this year and have done regular oil and filter changes. Best car I have ever owned IMHO. I am hoping to put another 100K on it, at least.
Ordered a 2024 Grandhighlander Limited Hybrid. Happy to have this video available to help us transition to the hybrid world.
I recently took delivery of my ‘24 Sienna LE AWD, I don’t think I’d ever driven any hybrid before; except once was a new Rav 4 hybrid for 10 minutes back in 2020. I’d been waiting 2.5 years for a LE allocation without a significant markup and it was 💯 worth the wait! Especially with the price of gas jumping up to $3.80 here in NY right now 🥹
I changed from a 2010 Rav4 V6 Limited to a 2016 Rav4 XLE hybrid. I could see no difference except for the quiet and gas savings. I am still driving it with zero repairs. Love my hybrid. We also drive a 2011 Prius. Big difference in power but it is a great car too, never a repair yet.
I buy for RELIABILITY!
We bought the 2024 grand highlander platinum hybrid Max a little over a month ago. Super fun car to drive!
I’ve been waiting 10 months for my Hybrid Max GH. I’m in the Chicago Distribution Area and I’m about to jump elsewhere.
In May 2009 my wife and I purchased our first Toyota car a 2010 Prius which was the beginning of a new model year #3 series for the Prius Line. We put well over 180,000 miles on our Prius and never had any issues except a few factory recalls all paid for by Toyota. I changed the oil ( Mobil One Synthetic 0w20) and filter every 10,000 miles and it never used any oil. Sparks plugs where changed at 110,000 miles and looked good enough to go another 100,000 miles.
The traction battery and 12 volt battery were all original when we sold it to our friend a couple of years ago. He drove it to about 250,000 miles until a windstorm blew a tree on it when parked in his driveway which totaled the car. He told us even after that the engine still started.
Currently we have a 2022 RAV 4 Prime model SE and a 2020 Highlander Hybrid mode LE AWD. Great cars that deliver amazing MPG.
my Gen 3 Prius now at 180k & still drives like new 👍
( we’ll drive it until everything falls off ).
@@jpdoc5722 do you have to drive it every day or the hybrid battery dies? that's what worries me since sometimes I'll go a few weeks without driving
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don’t have to. we hardly use our RAV4-Hybrid, especially during Covid years & it’s fine.
( also have rechargeable jump starter/ tire inflator on all 3, since they don’t have an alternator unlike regular cars that to can be rev up when parked )
@@johnkonde1975 You don't "have to" but you should. In general no car takes sitting well and the electric battery should at least be cycled once a month like most electronics.
@@johnkonde1975 When you leave the remote key (keyless entry system) at home, keep it at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from the car or the battery will go up/flat.
When the remote key is brought within 3 meters, the electric power system will be activated.
I am Japanese.
Have had my 2025 Camry XSE for about 3 weeks now, and love it. Extremely smooth, comfortable ride and has a good amount of power.
I just paid off my 2018 Hyundai Sonata. It will most likely be my last car since i am now retired. it has 16k on it and im still happy with it. I really dont know why i keep watching these car videos. This guy is really compelling.
Great content as usual. I just traded in our 2018 Toyota Highlander Ltd. with 117,000 mi. and received about 50% trade-in value and purchased the new Grand Highlander Ltd. Hybrid. Net diff. was $38k incl. tax and misc. charges (paid msrp). Really a no brainer. Living in AZ there are several Toyota dealers so I was fortunate to call one dealer who just received his incoming GH Hybrid vehicle listing and I was able to put my name on one with no sunroof (in AZ the sun seeks you out, you don't seek out the sun) and a bench seat in the 2nd row. Picked it up 6 weeks later. I think inventory is getting better, at least here in the U.S., so no need to pay over msrp for a GH. The base hybrid power is marginally less than the old 6 cyl. Highlander but the electric assist makes up for it. The 4 cyl. does growl a bit on hills but that is natural. Nice acoustic windshield and side glass is a bonus as it is a nice quiet ride in general. My 4th Toyota and most likely will never own an EV.
As someone who lived in AZ for many years and now lives in Dallas, Texas, the summers are much worse in Texas. Yes it gets very hot in AZ but it's dry heat so it's much more tolerable. Here in Dallas, it's very humid so you're drenched in sweat all the time and need to shower 7 times a day!
Can you do a deep dive on how regen breaking works on a hybrid? Like the specs, parameters, when it's most efficient for energy recover, when the trad breaks work, etc..
No need to. Just trust that the Toyota engineers got it right, because they did. Drive it like a regular car, and don't worry about how it does its magic. The friction brakes don't get used until very low speed or hard braking or the battery not wanting to accept that much charge that quickly.... which itself you could write a book about all the parameters which affect the secret-sauce battery protection/control algorithms that Toyota baked into the car. I'm a mechanical engineer who bought my first Prius in 2000, and drive 2017 Prius Prime that I bought new.
I've gotten from 100K to 230K miles on a set of brakes. It totally depends upon whether you are mashing on the brakes or not. The time I only got 100K, I think most of the wear took place in an hour or two of extremely hard and fast driving on an amazingly twisty mountain road. I could have gotten through it with almost no friction braking, but chose to push the car to its limits under full throttle or max braking for many minutes at a time. It resembled a Formula One course, but with elevation changes of about 4000 feet up and down.
If you go easy on the brakes, they will wear very little, and you might even run into the pad hardware falling apart before the pads wear out. Most rotor wear will be from rust forming from lack of brake use, then being removed by brake use. In 2022, I replaced all the original pads and rotors on a 2005 Prius with 230K miles, mainly because I was selling the car at long last, 5 years after replacing it as my daily driver with a Prius Prime.
There are some great videos on YT showing how the planetary gear eCVT works, how the two main electric motors interact to keep the gas engine running at its most efficient RPM, and more. Fascinating to see the quality of engineering that's gone into the Toyota Hybrids.
The re-generation capability takes a lot of wear and tear off of the brakes, because the car slows down when you coast. For optimal mileage, and long brake life, the driver needs to break the habit of hitting the brakes at every flash of the red lights on the car in front of him/her. Just keep a safe distance, and coast when traffic slows in front of you. Don't use the brakes unless you need to avoid trouble.
My 2012 Camry hybrid has over 80k miles, and at my last oil service, the dealer indicated that I've used less than 30% of the brake-pad thickness so far. Compare that to my old Subaru which needs new brakes every 35-40k miles.
I've had 2 highlander hybrids and now driving my 3rd Prius a 2023 AWD. I've owned five of them because I like new cars and buy one every couple of years. I have never had a single issue with any of my Toyotas. I can't say the same thing for expensive cars I've owned like a Mercedes and the worst ever for me was an Audi A4.
Audi A4 was expensive to fix (often)
I just bought me a 2024 hybrid rav w se awd. This video helped me a lot. Thanks
My last comment with owning a Corolla 2025 hev would be that this car is best from speeds from 0-50 and also good from 0-70. I’ve gone 100 but just feels comfy and optimal at average of 50mph
Fantastic presentation - super-clear, engaging and simple. Brilliant.
Purchased a 2024 RAV4 XSE Hybrid at the end of February, absolutely love the vehicle, great gas mileage averaging in the 42 mpg range and has a lot of performance when needed. And it’s easy for these old bones to get in and out of.
How are you hitting that much mpgs? I don't speed or drive in the city much.. my work commute is about 42 miles and 90% highway but I'm only getting 35 mpg.
@@Johnny322 idk, we live in the country, nearest town is a 20 minute drive on 4 lane road. Use eco mode and cruise control set about 60mph.
18:00 yes the eCVT in toyota hybrid is robust. I dont know if anyones said this, for me its best thing that have come out in the history of automotive industry. in a prius, its the last thing still suruviving even after everythings has fallen apart.
Love how much info you can hit in one take. Watching clips that are clipped and chopped to bits as is the style elsewhere is getting old. Nice job.
Nice video! I have a 2019 Corolla Hybrid with 70k km and no issues at all. I couldn’t be more happy about my choice. You are totally right, one of my reasons was a low emissions and fuel efficient car and in the market at that time, there was nothing compared to the Toyota. Keep up the good work and thanks for the video.
I have had a Toyota hybrid for the past 10 years and absolutely LOVE IT. I currently have a Lexus 300 h and love it. I will never have 4:10 anything but a Toyota Hybrid.
I purchased my Toyota Camry Hybrid 2024 XSE. a month ago and I am happy that I fill my gas mileage every 3.5 weeks because I follow your recommendations of how to drive it to save on gasoline. Thank you, Ahmed, May Allah bless you ❤
@@johnkonde1975 no, all good, he is the TH-camr that you watched his video
Which video shows you how to drive?
Last month (April, 2024), I purchased a 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid xle with 48,000 miles. Very good condition, I took it to a local auto repair shop that I trust. They gave it an excellent report, only problem is a very slight leaky valve cover. So far it is the best car I have ever owned. One of the reasons I bought a hybrid is this YT channel and AMD comments about hybrids. Hopefully, it will be the last car I buy (I am 75). My first Toyota was a 1974 Celica, sold it with 210,000 miles. My wife has a 2021 Toyota Avalon Limited hybrid, which she loves. She was sad when we sold her 2000 Avalon, that car never had any mechanical problems. She drove it 150,000 miles. She got a new Avalon because Toyota announced they were going to stop making them.
Bob, hopefully, this will not be the last car you buy...............................
His time has come. Let it go @@TomLawlor-iq6gm
We have the 2022 Highlander Hybrid. After about 50k miles, city and travel use, we still love it.
Thanks to the CCN I picked up a 2019 Lexus IS300h last week. Just 14k miles with 5 services completed....and for less than half the cost of a pretty average new car. I tend to keep my cars for 10 years+ so am very happy with my choice.
I believe your title should be Dr. Car Care Nut. Thanks for everything.
In Canada Toyota's hybrids inventory is almost inexistent leading to high markups and very long wait times. A good hybrid is one that you can buy.
I ordered a 2024 Grand Highlander Limited Hybrid in July 2023 and got it in November 2023. Great large family SUV. Love it.
What kind of fuel mileage do you get?
This man is the Toyota Guru!
I came across this video two weeks into driving my new Toyota hybrid. I was trying to find a 2020-2022 Prius and couldn't find a certified used one that met my standards (after reviewing carfax reports) in my area. I was nervous there was something I missed when I was doing my research, but whew, this validated my decision and purchase. I'm planning to drive this car for years.
Love your knowledge, honest, common sense approach in all your videos. I've watched many of your them multiple times.... Just because
This is a really good news. I let my lovely 04 Camry rest after 300k miles simply because the transmission that refuse to work any more. Without the transmission issue, I can drive my Toyota working for half a milliion miles.
In the UK so many people are now buying Toyota hybrids 10 year warranty and every service with Toyota you get a new full warranty! The battery is warranted for 15 years! Stunning brand.
Yeah I'm interested in getting a Corolla hybrid (possibly the 2.0). Not just for the reliability, ease of use and efficiency but also the looks. The Corolla is such a good looking car for what it is in my opinion.
@jdmguy44 did you get one I'm thinking of getting one
This channel is a gem, a lot of knowledge shared, thank you very much.
Greetings from Chile
Totally agree! I searched a lot on TH-cam for videos on Toyota hybrids, but no channel is as passionate and informative as this one. Ahmed is a master mechanic, very honest and a wealth of knowledge on these vehicles. A big thanks to him. Of France (RAV4 owner - 2021)
I love who I call the most handsome and smartest Chilean man, Pedro Pascal!!
As a female have always watched CCN first before checking/buying any of my used Toyotas! Currently have 2013 4runner Limited but looking to the new 4runner! Can't wait for your thoughts!
This video helped me pull the trigger on a 24 sienna le awd. I was very apprehensive about a hybrid van. We had great luck with our 19 sienna until it got wrecked. We are very happy with the 24 and are getting 36.7 mpg.
Thank you and may the Lord bless you too.
The NEW Camery just was revealed as a hybrid only and looks very refined as a great sporty grandpa hauler. Fifty MPG and reliability Im sold! Thank you so much for your information because Im old school about cars but now Im going with the new Camery with the 2.5 engine.
My wife just got her 2nd new car in 18 years, it’s the Prius fully loaded. She use to dread driving, but with all the safety equipment on she loves driving now.The self park parking assist blows our mind! The best car we have ever owned!👍
You have such a great channel for Toyota lovers.
Thank you Car Care Nut! I love my Prius! I have a 2011 Prius with 255,000 miles; only major issue was a head gasket replacement in 2022. I’m determined to drive it until the electric battery fails….then get a new Prius.
I meant to say hybrid battery not electric battery
Another great video, this Guy gives great honest and accurate advice. It was his videos that helped me decide on purchasing a Lexus ES300H in the UK. Best decision I’ve made in 45 years of driving. 👍
I had a company car, 2023 Honda CR-V Sport (base model hybrid). Got it in July 2023. Had put just under 30k miles on it for work by March 2024, much of that highway. Had a catastrophic failure at end of March. I mean it was completely undrivable, engine was vibrating like it had no motor mounts and loud clanging. It turns out it needed new pistons. Company took it back for major warranty repairs, don't have it anymore. Keep in mind that's a Honda! Highly regarded by many for reliability. Was raised in a GM family but I've had many Toyotas (company cars and personal) with zero issues. What's not to like?
And many pimple have had the opposite experience. RAV-4 aren't without troubles either.
My family has had GM cars the entire life- we are talking from the late 50’s to modern day. A few Chevys, olds, Pontiac’s, Buick’s etc. Family current has a 2016 Buick LaCrosse. It has been a good car but it is 8 years old so time to upgrade… 63K miles. It has had some weird electrical issues where the car battery dies, car won’t start, error codes, etc. it’s an amazing car. VERY quiet, comfortable, smooth, fast (it’s easy to speed in this car), and gets reasonable MPG (mid 20’s).
We are thinking about a Toyota crown for the upgrade.
I have owned a Toyota hybrid for 8 yrs , saved me alot of money.
Just bought a RAV 4 XLE Hybrid the other day! I still have my 2014 RAV 4 XLE with 286,000 miles on it that I plan to use back and forth to work 35 miles round trip until the wheels fall off! I'll keep my new shiny toy in the garage and take it out on weekends, or vacations.
What’s the current market on XLE? Still need to pay more than the sticker price? And how long was the wait?
@@chrisFan-m6t Drove it off the lot that same day. Price was under $35K
I started cleaning my hybrid filter. Easy to do. It sits under my 7 year olds car seat but was remarkably clean.
I have a kid on the way, so i decided to buy a CPO 2021 Hybrid Avalon last week for the reliability, comfort, and space. Looking forward to many 100's of thousands of miles with it.
I've had 4 Prius models. A 2006, 2011, and I currently own a 2009 and a 2016. The 2006 had carbon problems in the rings, so it used more oil than it should have, and that problem eventually clogged the cat converter. The 2011 also used more oil than it should, so it likely would've eventually had the same problem. As a contrast, both the 2009 and 2016 have been very well taken care of by its previous owners, and neither of them use more than a normal amount of oil. The transaxle control in the 2016 makes it truly a pleasure to drive. It's seamless as it switches between the gasoline engine and the electric drive motor, and slows the car on downhill roads with the active adaptive cruise control and it's a real lifesaver (literally) on the freeway. I love it.
Another excellent video from The Car Care Nut!
Ahmed, your videos are SO GOOD. I've learned so much from your videos. Great timing since Camry's will only be hybrid in 2025. Once again, thank you! 👍✊️🖖🇺🇸
2025 Camrys already getting excellent reviews.
I'm worried about Ahmed's point that hybrid vehicles need to be driven daily to prevent the battery dying. Is that true? what if I don't drive for a few weeks?
A great channel, imagine if others told accurate, truthful information to the viewers, but in 2024 that would be nearly impossible, so do your homework, and don't be afraid to take a knowledgeable car person with you to help you shop, car care guy is #1
I bought a 1993 MR2 and the thing I love most about it is the lack of useless features. I truly enjoy that is about the drive not the nonsense.
AMD, In Canada the title for this video would be - "Can You Buy a Toyota Hybrid in 2024? " 🤣😂
Eh!
I did in 23, took 8 months
Ordered our RAV4 hybrid in March 2023 and got it in March 2024. Thankfully was in no rush.
One needs to be currently driving a Toyota to last before ordering a new one. Co-worker's Corolla Cross took 1yr... but she had a 15yr Tacoma still running
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ordered today.....pick up next year....in the meantime start saving money
I bought a Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid almost 1 year ago. Most of my driving is less than 40 miles a day, so pretty much, I drive mostly in EV mode and switch to hybrid when on highways where the speed limit is over 55. I am getting about 1400 miles per tank of gas, but charge every night with my level 2 charge in my garage, which is inexpensive as the electric company cut my rates by 3 cents per KW hour plus scheduling at night saves even more. They rate the car for 37 miles in EV mode, but after charging, I am getting between 45-47 miles for EV mode.
We finally got our 2024 Prius Prime in March (21 month wait !). Since then, we have driven 5,540Km (3,462.5m), and have burned less than 1.5 tanks. Toyota rates this car at 44 miles in EV Mode (70.4Km). However, even when it was still cold in March, we were getting 80+Km (50m). The other day, I drove 91Km (56.87m), on battery and, the SOC was still at 6%. It was very warm here this morning, after unplugging the car, the trip computer estimated an EV range of 95Km and I know we'd have gotten close to that.
Now, one must keep in mind, to get these numbers you have to run with no heat/AC, and, no heated seats/wheel. I'm going to try using the car with all of The Safety System features turned off for a laugh just to see how far we can get in EV Mode.
Obviously, the EV Mode range is important for us. We are retired now and don't have to drive much anymore. And, regular gas here costs $6.75 per gallon. Hydro on the other hand is but .1325kwh. We figure it costs us $1.50 to drive almost 100Km in EV Mode. As good as the Prius hybrid system is, you can't drive that far on $1.50 worth of gas.
Love your videos as always. Thank you for doing them. After watching this I almost wish I'd purchased a hybrid. I just recently purchased a standard ICE 2024 Camry. The lack of inventory, higher up front cost, and substantially higher insurance costs were my detractors against a hybrid version. Tack on that I only drive ~50mi/day, the increased fuel efficiency would take quite some time to counter those costs to come to a break even point. If it even reached the break even point.
Higher insurance for hybrid than non-hybrid? Wow, why's that?
@@8877Lego I don't really know. Other than the vehicle costing slightly more up front than the non hybrid, it doesn't really make sense. It's not like a full EV which would have a high chance of being totaled for small accidents. I just know that 4 different companies quoted me and it was 30-50% more for a hybrid than non. Though oddly Mercury gave me the same price for both. But the quote they provided did not list the hybrid as a hybrid. It listed it as a SE Nightshade. So I think Mercury's system was not working or something.
If you like total silence at red light and under 40mph then trade for a hybrid. It's not about the cost it's about today car!
My wife has a 2022 RAV XLE Hybrid. It is a great car, a fantastic car. 46-49 in summer, 40-37 in Wisconsin winters!
I own a Corolla hybrid estate 2.0 since 2020. 110000 miles without a single issue. Just regular service , tyres and break pads etc. This is the my best car with the finest driving experience. %100 will stay with Toyota or Lexus
The Corolla Estate is not for sale in North America so we can only dream of it. 😢
No other brand comes even close. Toyota just keep perfecting it over time
I hope that anyone who watches this is aware of the problems with the iAWD Hybrid Model
The High Voltage cable to Rear drive unit corrosion problem that is turning into a big problem for Toyota. And the possibility of it turning into a Class Action due to Toyotas poor response. I have just cancelled my order for a RAV4 PHEV GR Sport because of it.
Only in places they use road salt apparently though that includes a heck of a lot of people. It takes a few winters from what I can gather.
Your videos are always excellent... but This one... absolutely LEGENDARY 😁💯👍‼️
I really had no idea that my recent Sienna purchase was such a wise one. Thanks for that tutorial!
Just bought a 2024 Vensa and it is awesome! We have had two Rave 4’s and loved them they were not new but awesome. We loved them and still have the 2020. I am in love with the Vensa It drives like silk.