I got one Adventure 2021 charcoal gray and really looks amazing and more aggressive compare to a regular designs, for me is the best design comparable with all mid size SUV of All!!
The things I like about the new RAV4 : No turbo, No CVT and the towing capacity of the aventure edition. And it looks good. The price is a little high.
I love this guy just for the fact that he tested the car and obtained the true mpg. I hope he never forgets to mention the mpg and the car price. A lot of car reviewers don’t have those mentioned.
I have the XLE with just the convenience package (adds blindspot monitor, moonroof, and power lift gate). I came from a Mercedes E-Class with all of the bells and whistles, and so far I'm not missing the luxury car stuff at all. My new RAV4 has a nice high seating position, amazing ground clearance, and a rugged truck look. It's definitely not a luxury vehicle and that's part of its appeal for me. I paid MSRP ($32k) in 2021 during the new car shortage which in hindsight was a good deal. There was virtually no inventory so I'm glad I didn't have to settle for a base LE.
I've read that people were experiencing a "mooing sound" when they were initially accelerating, usually happened around 20-25mph. Did you experience this?
Add to that a braking issue wherein you get a metallic sort of clinking/clanking (notice with windows down in a quiet neighborhood) upon coming to a stop. Love the car but I wish I’d waited for the second generation of this redesign.
Does this SUV still has issues with gas tank and trasmissiion, and is it only on the 2019 hybrid models? Iam buying one this weekend but after reading some comments about this issue iam hesitant now
I like the front end better now. Too rich for my blood though, I bought a different compact SUV recently. But somehow I missed your videos while car shopping, your reviews and "mowdowns" are excellent. Very fair reviews Sam. Subscribed.
I thought the interior looked and felt cheap when I saw it at the car show this spring. It was the biggest let down at the show for me and the price tag topping 44k (including an additional dealer markup)for a Rav...are they nuts!!
Look for it in Q4 near November or December they run the sales or in Q1 in January on the 2019 don't let them push towards a 2020 if you don't want to pay those steep outrageous prices. One thing I can say with Toyota though you will definitely get your money's worth out of it and then some. Resale is great too!
I own one - actually bought it for my wife. I love everything about it except for the DSG. This transmission is very jerky unless you come to a complete stop. When slowing down it stays in 2nd or 3rd gear too long and then when accelerating it harshly lurches forward as the DSG downshifts to 1st. This is well documented on the RAV4 forums. Maybe a software issue, but it’s a PITA. Come to a complete stop and you have no issue.
Richard Lionheart I know, I own VWs, but DSG stands for Direct Shift Gearbox. This is a Direct Shift transmission. Maybe I shouldn’t have used the DSG designation to avoid the confusion, but my point is it’s a Direct Shift unit.
I think Toyota did a home run with the new Rav4. Especially for not giving it the rubber band CVT transmission. CVT has come a long way but when they break they can become a nightmare. Add that there is no reason for them with all the new 8 and 10 speed transmissions on the market.
Sam, in all due respect, what are you smoking? I drove one of these at the Twin Cities auto show this past spring (along with about a half dozen other vehicles). And I sat in about 70-80 vehicles that day. Visually, the new Rav is great IMO but it drove pretty meh and the front seats are some of the most uncomfortable of any vehicle I sat in. Granted, at 5’11” and 155lbs, I’m probably not the body type Toyota is designing their vehicles around but still, what’s with those blasted forward canted headrests?!?! Even after 5 minutes, the aggressive head poking from the upper seat back was annoying the holy heck out of me.
Aceinfinity 1999 I would guess 5’11” is probably quite a bit taller than the average RAV4 owner judging by the folks I see behind the wheel of them around the Minneapolis area. Likewise, I think heavier set people generally also have poor posture and thus are less likely to have the back of their shoulders and head touching the seat back.
Looked at these a few months ago when looking for a vehicle for my wife. I really liked them but imo overpriced for what you get. Looking at over $35,000 fully loaded with a basic engine. Compare that to something like the Mazda CX-5 which gets you similar equipment for $5,000 less. Or same price but with a more powerful engine.
@@rightlanehog3151 Exactly. Look at the test price of this adventure model he tested. I believe it was about $40,000..... That's insane. My fully loaded 2016 Canyon with a diesel engine cost only slightly more. And trust me I can do way more adventure with that lol
@@TestDrivenTV oh I can't wait!🖐️😀🙌🙌🙌 Sam I'm very curious how the RAV 4 hybrid AWD system would handle your test course? I heard other people say it's not a full time AWD because the electric motor is on the back axel so it'll kick in if it has the juice (I think)or only when you need it. I'm not sure but I am curious and concerned if it's only when it has juice. I wouldn't want to be stranded I live where it snows &deep mud after so I'm going to need it to work.🤣😂 So I'll be looking forward to seeing you it take out on your course and giving us subies the scoop.😀👍
@@chrisa7832 Thanks! I'm really considering the RAV 4 hybrid. I want to wait though till I see Sam's test track review. But I'm thinking of wait to for 2020 the Highlander Toyota is saying it will come with new technology. Finally Android auto and Alexa. So 🤞it will drift down to the RAV 4 in the 2020 or early 2021.
They tried a third row with the 3rd gen and it didn't sell well and the third row was extremely cramped. However, I agree it'd be nice to put the turbo motor from the Lexus NX in the Rav4 for those who want more power.
@mrjjthor Thor Very good point. Which model has higher sales, Rav or Highlander? Makes sense to focus on the best selling line. Look at what Mazda has done with the CX-5 in the past four years. I think what Toyota is doing is, is moving in that direction with this new Rav.
Dude I Love everything about this car. I have a black one and Love it, though I do wish I had gotten this configuration looking back. The lunar rock and ice edge roof color combo is incredible looking and that light interior is NICE. I was coming out of a car (Mazda 6) that had white interior and it was a PITA to keep clean so I was definitely scared off by that, but now I wish I had gone that route (lighter interior feels less like a cave and more roomy). Great video though and feel free to checkout my review if you’re interested in the black one. In the coming weeks I’m going to do a 1 year later review also. But yeah, Awesome review...thanks man✌🏽
Didn’t Sam just buy a smart car? I was so excited. Now he just ended me with these gender roles purchases man 🤣 So is a Fiat 500 abarth a man or woman vehicle? Is the mustang now a mans pony car? 🤣🤣🤣 are wranglers for men or women. 🤣 Needed that I was not impressed with the software programming. Seems like it should be more aggressive from the get go. Much better than the GM line with the default to 2WD. A regular Jeep Cherokee (Active Drive 1) would easily do that climb I think BLD would have handled it in an Auto mode. 🤔 mash up...
Right Lane Hog The 4Runner won’t have as much interior space, ANY of the safety features or configurability/luxury features that this top trim RAV4 has. I’ll take a top trim RAV4 over a 4Runner that has practically nothing
Great review...I reviewed the same car after I bought it a couple of months ago and still really enjoy the car. Not sure how I feel about the 0-60 test that people do because to me it’s kind of an irrelevant test in terms of practicality (when are you ever going to need to gun it that way). I prefer to test the passing power, so maybe 65-80 to me is a more useful test for most people, but awesome review nonetheless. ✌🏽
TestDrivenTV true...😃...but if we’re going to be technical, filming a video while driving is breaking the law (distracted driving...) Hahhahaha. I just think that there are next to no scenarios in a real world application where the 0-60 test is applicable because even when going onto an on ramp to the freeway most of those have recommended entrance speeds of around 45 mph and there are no roads aside from freeways that have speed limits of more than about 45-55 mph. Plus the 0-60 test doesn’t give a true depiction of the car’s acceleration capabilities in a real world application sense. Not trying to argue though, I just don’t understand why so many reviewers use that test when it’s a test that was originally meant for performance cars on the drag strip. But that’s just me, great video though ✌🏽
We don't actually do 0-60 times. He calls it "How does it go". Surely you can find some reviewer out there who holds your chosen area of acceleration testing dear. Our host happens to prioritize what he prioritizes.
Too truck-like for my taste, inside and out. I like the lunar rock color but that's it. Otherwise I think an XT Outback is far more desirable - and capable - for not a lot more bucks.
LOL. Don't take life so seriously. The host was being satirical, poking fun at the "macho masculine bs". People need to learn to laugh at themselves more.
I got one Adventure 2021 charcoal gray and really looks amazing and more aggressive compare to a regular designs, for me is the best design comparable with all mid size SUV of All!!
Go back 50 years to a Gulf GT40 and that orange and blue combo remains a classic. Interior does look nice.
I don't think he mentioned the RAV4 trail or adventure have a towing capacity 3500 lbs. This is great
I was towing a piece of farm equipment 4000 lbs I was surprised how well the RAV4 adventure was towing event slightly up hill.
The things I like about the new RAV4 : No turbo, No CVT and the towing capacity of the aventure edition. And it looks good. The price is a little high.
I love this guy just for the fact that he tested the car and obtained the true mpg. I hope he never forgets to mention the mpg and the car price. A lot of car reviewers don’t have those mentioned.
I have the XLE with just the convenience package (adds blindspot monitor, moonroof, and power lift gate). I came from a Mercedes E-Class with all of the bells and whistles, and so far I'm not missing the luxury car stuff at all. My new RAV4 has a nice high seating position, amazing ground clearance, and a rugged truck look. It's definitely not a luxury vehicle and that's part of its appeal for me. I paid MSRP ($32k) in 2021 during the new car shortage which in hindsight was a good deal. There was virtually no inventory so I'm glad I didn't have to settle for a base LE.
I love my 2019 adventure Rav4, highly recommend
Sport Mode makes Rav4 2019 Adventure fun to drive.
I've read that people were experiencing a "mooing sound" when they were initially accelerating, usually happened around 20-25mph. Did you experience this?
Vince and or lurching reported on carcomplaints
Add to that a braking issue wherein you get a metallic sort of clinking/clanking (notice with windows down in a quiet neighborhood) upon coming to a stop. Love the car but I wish I’d waited for the second generation of this redesign.
Does this SUV still has issues with gas tank and trasmissiion, and is it only on the 2019 hybrid models? Iam buying one this weekend but after reading some comments about this issue iam hesitant now
I like the front end better now. Too rich for my blood though, I bought a different compact SUV recently. But somehow I missed your videos while car shopping, your reviews and "mowdowns" are excellent. Very fair reviews Sam. Subscribed.
Good review Sam. I hear the hybrid is also very well done.
TFL took the RAV4 Hybrid off road and it was quite impressive for a 40 mpg vehicle.
I like this color too,but it was not available in Sweden when i ordered my RAV 4.
At least you can buy a RAV4 with a manual transmission.
@@rightlanehog3151 Not available on the European market,hybrids only.
Great video!!! Mine is all black and I’m kicking myself that I didn’t go with this one...
I thought the interior looked and felt cheap when I saw it at the car show this spring. It was the biggest let down at the show for me and the price tag topping 44k (including an additional dealer markup)for a Rav...are they nuts!!
I just bought one, just like this, the Adventure package,Luna Rock and white. They redesigned the interrior since this Video, its much better.
Look for it in Q4 near November or December they run the sales or in Q1 in January on the 2019 don't let them push towards a 2020 if you don't want to pay those steep outrageous prices. One thing I can say with Toyota though you will definitely get your money's worth out of it and then some. Resale is great too!
I own one - actually bought it for my wife. I love everything about it except for the DSG. This transmission is very jerky unless you come to a complete stop. When slowing down it stays in 2nd or 3rd gear too long and then when accelerating it harshly lurches forward as the DSG downshifts to 1st. This is well documented on the RAV4 forums. Maybe a software issue, but it’s a PITA. Come to a complete stop and you have no issue.
DSG? This is a traditional automatic transmission.
TestDrivenTV nope, it’s a DSG. But I did find out this AM that there is a TSB out to reprogram it now, so I’m optimistic about that.
@@itzed DSG? that's the German marketing name used by VW group for their twin-clutch semi-autos, this uses a traditional 8-speed torque-converter
Richard Lionheart I know, I own VWs, but DSG stands for Direct Shift Gearbox. This is a Direct Shift transmission. Maybe I shouldn’t have used the DSG designation to avoid the confusion, but my point is it’s a Direct Shift unit.
Ed Mathews my apologies, you are absolutely right. I never knew Toyota used these at all and thought they stuck with TOrque converters and cvts
Could you test the RAV4 TRD against the Jeep Renegade?
Which you like better this car or Forester? Like color sharp looking car
This one verse the gas trd?
I like that interior too!
awesome video, as always.
I think Toyota did a home run with the new Rav4. Especially for not giving it the rubber band CVT transmission. CVT has come a long way but when they break they can become a nightmare. Add that there is no reason for them with all the new 8 and 10 speed transmissions on the market.
The RAV4 2019 looks awesome compare to the previous generation, very manly and cool
Lunar Rock. Greenish, not gray.
I found to accelerate up to 60 or just drive araund in eco the transmission shifts a lot faster
The RAV4 outsells the Camry or Corolla in America by a large margin. Resale value is great on the RAV4. Go mudding with the RAV4, Sam!!!
Adventurrreeee , come to Australian Outback! , Great review. I would love to have this.
You talk about how amazing the interior is, but you didn't mention the sweet, new rearview camera mirror display?
Didn't really notice it ;)
While I’m not a fan of their products, GM has had that feature for several years now.
Great reviews
MPG average on that car says 23. That’s a deal breaker. I’ll get the Escape hybrid which is 40.
@Jacob Dawson Exactly.
Ford’s advertised mpg is never accurate. There have been law suits.
Sam, in all due respect, what are you smoking?
I drove one of these at the Twin Cities auto show this past spring (along with about a half dozen other vehicles). And I sat in about 70-80 vehicles that day.
Visually, the new Rav is great IMO but it drove pretty meh and the front seats are some of the most uncomfortable of any vehicle I sat in.
Granted, at 5’11” and 155lbs, I’m probably not the body type Toyota is designing their vehicles around but still, what’s with those blasted forward canted headrests?!?!
Even after 5 minutes, the aggressive head poking from the upper seat back was annoying the holy heck out of me.
buoyant69 what body size are they shooting for them ? Almost 6 feet tall isn’t very tall and you only weigh 155 lbs ?
Aceinfinity 1999 I would guess 5’11” is probably quite a bit taller than the average RAV4 owner judging by the folks I see behind the wheel of them around the Minneapolis area.
Likewise, I think heavier set people generally also have poor posture and thus are less likely to have the back of their shoulders and head touching the seat back.
Love the interior but still have mix feeling about the front end.
It's so much better than the previous gen.
@@jasonthach44 Overall, I agree.
Looked at these a few months ago when looking for a vehicle for my wife. I really liked them but imo overpriced for what you get. Looking at over $35,000 fully loaded with a basic engine. Compare that to something like the Mazda CX-5 which gets you similar equipment for $5,000 less. Or same price but with a more powerful engine.
I agree. The farther you get away from the 30K price point, the less logical a decision the RAV4 becomes.
@@rightlanehog3151 Exactly. Look at the test price of this adventure model he tested. I believe it was about $40,000..... That's insane. My fully loaded 2016 Canyon with a diesel engine cost only slightly more. And trust me I can do way more adventure with that lol
@@Greg-wz7fk If I was spending 40K on a Toyota CUV/SUV I would come home with a SR5 4Runner.
I oven a ralv4 adventure I enjoy driving it every day I'm glad it have a towing 3500 lbs. I prefer the interior in the moca color.
Adrian Rimann hi can you please record the sound of your engine? Mine sound like a diesel car
Did you get to do the review of the RAV 4 hybrid? I would like to know if it can handle well with its all wheel drive.
Not yet.
I know that hybrids are selling well
@@TestDrivenTV oh I can't wait!🖐️😀🙌🙌🙌 Sam I'm very curious how the RAV 4 hybrid AWD system would handle your test course? I heard other people say it's not a full time AWD because the electric motor is on the back axel so it'll kick in if it has the juice (I think)or only when you need it. I'm not sure but I am curious and concerned if it's only when it has juice. I wouldn't want to be stranded I live where it snows &deep mud after so I'm going to need it to work.🤣😂 So I'll be looking forward to seeing you it take out on your course and giving us subies the scoop.😀👍
@@chrisa7832 Thanks! I'm really considering the RAV 4 hybrid. I want to wait though till I see Sam's test track review. But I'm thinking of wait to for 2020 the Highlander Toyota is saying it will come with new technology. Finally Android auto and Alexa. So 🤞it will drift down to the RAV 4 in the 2020 or early 2021.
@@MsKewi-NYC TFL drove the RAV4 Hybrid off-road with impressive results.
Great improvement but definitely lacking in the powertrain department.
The hybrid is actually pretty quick but it does need the 2.0 turbo from the Lexus NX. That'd be nice.
Hybrid model much better power then gas model. Take one for a test drive when you have time.
Sam, what do you think about the hybrid drivetrain of this rav4?
Having A/C on all the time affects MPG and acceleration numbers. They test it with A/C off.
Actually that is incorrect. EPA test cycles include a percentage of AC use for purposes of reaching published estimates.
@@TestDrivenTV i get much worse mileage on my Yaris with A/C on in the city, less so on the highway.
Very impressive. Why not a turbo with a third row for under $43k? Toyota Knows they can afford to make it.
They tried a third row with the 3rd gen and it didn't sell well and the third row was extremely cramped. However, I agree it'd be nice to put the turbo motor from the Lexus NX in the Rav4 for those who want more power.
@mrjjthor Thor Perhaps they should just change the exterior dimensions a little. I get compliments on how comfortable my CX-9’s third row is.
@@2W3X4YZ5 True but I cant help but wonder if they're afraid it might steal sales from their Highlander.
@mrjjthor Thor Very good point. Which model has higher sales, Rav or Highlander? Makes sense to focus on the best selling line. Look at what Mazda has done with the CX-5 in the past four years. I think what Toyota is doing is, is moving in that direction with this new Rav.
From certain angles it looks like a Subaru
Dude I Love everything about this car. I have a black one and Love it, though I do wish I had gotten this configuration looking back. The lunar rock and ice edge roof color combo is incredible looking and that light interior is NICE. I was coming out of a car (Mazda 6) that had white interior and it was a PITA to keep clean so I was definitely scared off by that, but now I wish I had gone that route (lighter interior feels less like a cave and more roomy). Great video though and feel free to checkout my review if you’re interested in the black one. In the coming weeks I’m going to do a 1 year later review also. But yeah, Awesome review...thanks man✌🏽
Baby Land Cruiser!
Didn’t Sam just buy a smart car? I was so excited. Now he just ended me with these gender roles purchases man 🤣
So is a Fiat 500 abarth a man or woman vehicle? Is the mustang now a mans pony car? 🤣🤣🤣 are wranglers for men or women. 🤣
Needed that
I was not impressed with the software programming. Seems like it should be more aggressive from the get go. Much better than the GM line with the default to 2WD.
A regular Jeep Cherokee (Active Drive 1) would easily do that climb I think BLD would have handled it in an Auto mode. 🤔 mash up...
LOL. Don't take life so seriously.
40 Grand for a 203 hp RAV4? Are people made of money? You can buy a SR5 4Runner for less.
Right Lane Hog The 4Runner won’t have as much interior space, ANY of the safety features or configurability/luxury features that this top trim RAV4 has. I’ll take a top trim RAV4 over a 4Runner that has practically nothing
If you do your homework you can get around 5k off.
Great review...I reviewed the same car after I bought it a couple of months ago and still really enjoy the car. Not sure how I feel about the 0-60 test that people do because to me it’s kind of an irrelevant test in terms of practicality (when are you ever going to need to gun it that way). I prefer to test the passing power, so maybe 65-80 to me is a more useful test for most people, but awesome review nonetheless. ✌🏽
That would require us to break the law silly.
TestDrivenTV true...😃...but if we’re going to be technical, filming a video while driving is breaking the law (distracted driving...) Hahhahaha. I just think that there are next to no scenarios in a real world application where the 0-60 test is applicable because even when going onto an on ramp to the freeway most of those have recommended entrance speeds of around 45 mph and there are no roads aside from freeways that have speed limits of more than about 45-55 mph. Plus the 0-60 test doesn’t give a true depiction of the car’s acceleration capabilities in a real world application sense. Not trying to argue though, I just don’t understand why so many reviewers use that test when it’s a test that was originally meant for performance cars on the drag strip. But that’s just me, great video though ✌🏽
We don't actually do 0-60 times. He calls it "How does it go". Surely you can find some reviewer out there who holds your chosen area of acceleration testing dear.
Our host happens to prioritize what he prioritizes.
Too truck-like for my taste, inside and out. I like the lunar rock color but that's it. Otherwise I think an XT Outback is far more desirable - and capable - for not a lot more bucks.
Who wears shorts with leather boots like him........just wrong. As for the Rav4, l'll stick with my lifted 4Runner.
What should he be wearing fashionista?
🤩👍
The fucking things a $40,000 Pig. Typical Toyota no power and overpriced!
Macho masculine bs is old.
LOL. Don't take life so seriously. The host was being satirical, poking fun at the "macho masculine bs". People need to learn to laugh at themselves more.