Hey everyone thanks for watching! Here are some useful/related links: 🔴📖Brochure for 2022 RAV4: www.toyota.com/content/dam/toyota/brochures/pdf/2022/rav4_ebrochure.pdf 🔴📖Build Info for 2022 RAV4: www.toyota.com/configurator/build/step/model/year/2022/series/rav4/ ____________________________________ 🔵A simple tip about your smart key! ↙️ th-cam.com/video/3Wmr1VPU8cw/w-d-xo.html ⚠️Dead Key fob? Watch this video! ↙️ th-cam.com/video/opnQkH9rdow/w-d-xo.html
Hi brain.help me out,how many toyata rav42022 are out there.i see some with driving mirrors blind spots indicators and some not.rav4,2020,2021 and 2022 all looks thesame just color differences.
Thanks for the video on the RAV4 Le! First-time owner, and glad to be shown the ins and Out of This Magnificent vehicle! Thank you again! South Carolina here!
I actually like the LE for the simple reason that it has a physical key! Question: does the 2022 LE not have the blind spot monitor, unless you get the package? Not that I have driven a car with one (still driving an old suv that belongs to family), but I can see the safety use of having extra help with blind spots and lane shifts. By the way: I appreciate that you always knock the dust off your shoes before getting in a car. I don’t remember seeing any other auto reviewer do that.
Wait till the 2023 models hit the market. All the 2023 Rav4 models will come with the blind spot monitor and toyota safety sense 2.5 which is more advance than the previous edition. I will recommended LE hybrid since high gas prices will be around till 2024. Also, in toyota Hybrids, breaks will last twice as long and less maintenance compared to the ICE. In the end, both vehicles ICE and Hybrid model have the same maintenance costs if you will hold the vehicle for 10 years or more.
I’m actually looking to buy one and the LE seems to be more than enough. My other Toyota, 2011 Prius, has never given me any issues. Toyota is a very reliable brand. Nice informative video.
Hi! THank you for the review. WE're visiting the dealership tomorrow, hopefully, to secure an Le. MY OLD 2000 Toyota 4Runner has 262,000 reliable miles on it, but she's wearing out. So, although we pre-qualified on a more advanced model, it's the LE for us!
Just ordered one for delivery in October. Upgrading from a mazda 3 2014. Honestly cant wait. Been looking up reviews for a baseline on maintenance cost and performance
@@brianruperti Thank you. Only issue I'm having is finding info about the 8 speed automatic vs the Cross CVT. Is it reliable for a 10+ year ownership for a city user who does about 10k KM per year. #scaredofcvtlongterm Great job once again and thanks for having replied. 👊
I ended up buying this, based off your review. Actually wanted the XLE but they didn't have it in stock, got the LE AWD in this exact same Magnetic grey, thanks for the review.
@@brianruperti Thanks. I appreciate it. Your video got straight to the point and explained every aspect I wanted to know. Love the car already, I was considering white but I appreciate the magnetic grey. I'll be sticking to Toyota for the forseeable future, so you got me on as a sub. Thanks again
@@mustaphan9121 I cannot. I got some pricing on it, waiting to pull the trigger. I replaced the front speakers, I want to do the front doors, not sure if I want to do them or get someone else. Did you add fog lights?
@@DellVecc67no I don’t have the car yet .. I couldn’t decide what trim I get and gas or hybrid I found one 2022 LE gas not theAWD $25k and I may get it if nothing wrong with it…let me know if that was easy and how much cost
This was a good video and representation of the vehicle. Aaaand I think I'm gonna trade 4 am LE awd spect out just like this 1. I think I'll do it in reddish maroon. Aftermarket black wheels will pop really nice on it.
Very very good review. You answered alot of questions for me. I wish it didn't have stop and start crap. I'm thinking about getting the exact one that you have. Any recalls on the 2022 yet ? 👍
I came from a Lexus IS 350 F sport AWD and trading it for a Rav4 2022 XLE AWD cause Canada weather haha. Honestly, luxury cars are only to flash but the reality is ppl doesn’t care what u drive even clients doesn’t give a flying f*** about what u drive (real estate agent here). Luxury cars are scratches magnet because ppl aren’t careful at all, gas we’re not gonna talk about it but insurance premiums are going higher and higher every single year it’s insane. I am happy with my choice 😌
great review, I ordered mine already, silly but im a sucker for plain Jane stuff like physical key and simple infotainment features. one question, does this car have automatic engine shutoff at full stops, if so is there an option to disengage it?
Thank you. I understand completely. More reliable with less tech. It has the feature but also the button to turn it off. Check this out th-cam.com/video/ogXPPobhocY/w-d-xo.html
I have 21 RAV4 LE Fwd n it’s in the red color I’m loving it n I use mine for Uber n Lyft it has the more space than the Buick encore That I had before Buick encore was good suv it was just small no space for the luggage when the customers had a lot luggage that’s why I got the Rav4
@@mustaphan9121 AWD - I also set it on cruise control on the highway at 65 mph. I let the jerks in their big Dodge pickup trucks fly by me at 80+ while getting 10-15 mpg. I can even hear them complaining about Democrats over the noise from their engines.....Hahaha
Wow, you've really done an excellent job with this review. So thorough. It's been very helpful and informative, as we're currently considering buying one. So thank you. p.s. Fahrfignooooogennn!!! 😅
Hello, brake is not required to start the turn key cars. However brake is required for all push button start cars (to prevent accidental start from children)
If you have a remote starter: 5-10 minutes is fine when it’s below 40F in my opinion. If you do not have a remote starter: 30 seconds is good then just drive easy on it for first 5 minutes. ***PRO TIP: I find that the car heats faster when the fan is on a lower/med speed and the temp is set to medium. Blasting the fan and putting temp on high seems to make it take longer. Hope that helps.
@Brian Ruperti awesome thank you, I noticed that during cold weather and I turn my car on the Bluetooth doesn't work when I tried to play my spotify music . Why is that? But it connects when i receive text message and call someone.
Hey Brian, would you choose the gas or hybrid version of the limited trim. Here in Canada the gas model is 3-5 months wait verses 24m for the Hybrid version. Also worried about the high voltage cable corrosion here with our brutal long winters and lots of salt on the roads. Is the hybrid more quick off the line and engine more quiet? We drive about 10k miles a year, mostly city. TIA
In your position I would go gas model 100% The hybrid is a dot faster off the line but it’s not night and day. The PRIME is night and day faster. For a huge price increase. You drive mostly city so you’ll feel the gas mileage but if you can swing a few bucks in gas extra, gas model is great. If you want hybrid, Toyota did find a solution to the cable issue. The rubber wire cover was cupped upward, which trapped water/salt. They now modify the cover to allow the water to pass. But like I said, if you’re not afraid of a little more fuel usage, gas models are STRONG. Especially in the cold.
My Toyota Camry 2012 needs work done failed emissions oil leak etc but still run at 230 miles. Now I am leaning towards Rav le or hybrid or Subaru forester
Went to see about one and they took down what I wanted and after all the talking they gave me a order sheet with truck and VIN and stock numbers and model number
Depending on where you buy, you may be able to a decent bit. I’d guess most stores would bargain around 500 pretty easily but 1,000-1,500 would be a desperate store. Don’t be shocked to meet stores that won’t budge. It still varies widely. But it doesn’t hurt to ask!
For example: a store that has 7 LEs on the lot will bargain quicker and more than a store that has 20 LEs coming in but they’re all pre-sold. Get what I mean?
I like it. But it doesn’t have fog lights. I looked at one just like this, but red. It did have a minor accident in front left accident & dealer wanted too much for it! Couldn’t buy it!
Thank you. Depends on where I live. If I live in the heat with really nice roads, Camry SE or XSE for me. If my home has pot holes and bumps and curbs and bad weather, I choose RAV4 to be higher up and take less damage. They’re both awesome. The Camry is for the driver type. The RAV4 is for the utility. Both great. Hope that helps
Just picked up my 2024 . I went with the XLE for the alloy wheels 🛞. Otherwise it’s the same. I did consider getting the LE and buying aftermarket alloy wheels , but that would have cost even more. Opted for the front wheel drive as the AWD just adds weight and complexity, plus front wheel is all most people will need. I also have a full sized steel wheel in the event of a flat. Things I i absolutely love , - reliability - regular gas - NO CVT , though I wish it was a six speed instead of an 8 speed automatic again complexity.. - I can do most of the maintenance myself (at least when its out of warranty 3 years) Only drawback is that it can be a bit jerky , and that’s because of the 8 speed automatic searching for gears. It’s really not that bad though. I do dislike that it is a sealed automatic transmission which makes it more costly to flush the transmission fluid. One final thought. While Toyota makes the most reliable CVT’s , they’re still no where near as reliable as a traditional transmission. If the Toyota Cross came with a traditional transmission as opposed to a CVT, I would have purchased that instead. It’s just a bit smaller and much easier to maneuver around town and it doesn’t sit quite as high as the RAV4 and not as low as the Corolla. At my age , ingress and egress are very important. Okay , sorry for being so long winded. See ya !
I'm a silly old Key man car owner, apprehensive and intimidated of the push button start ignitions. Not sure about ignition failure, batteries failing, theft/security etc. As I'm looking to buy the Toyota RAV4 adventure trim. Also which is the best Adventure trim model year RAV4 from 2019 - current, to buy. Appreciate help, thank you.
@@Balkans73 Ah I understand. If it helps reassure you, push button start has been around for a couple decades now. It’s very easy to use. There is one slight security thing about it, buts it’s mainly a non-issue if you don’t leave your key fob lying around. Push button start is very reliable. I would get whichever adventure you can get your hands on. I hope that helps! (You’ll be fine w the push button start)
I don’t like push button starts for one reason. If the battery dies in the fob and mine did with no warning, I couldn’t start my car. If you hold the fob against push start you have enough juice to start one time , but don’t shut your car off unless you want to be stranded until you get your second fob from your house or drive to store to get new battery. You better pray the store has one in stock because they’ll be no starting your car again. I wish upper trim levels had key starts instead.
That’s not necessarily true on the new Toyotas. I did a test and removed the battery completely and started a new highlander multiple times. If your car is a few years old that may effect this but on new Toyotas they will start with a cold dead fob battery and even without on in the fob. They’ll also warn you of a low fob battery now. Hope that helps!
@@brianruperti okay bro I gotta see when I get home because I don’t the the two vertical bars I’m guessing it has to be a different installation rather than just installing the crossbars
I wish Toyota would just do a software upgrade to include wireless Apple CarPlay on 2019 models and above . Toyota stop playing with us . Medieval ages
Hey everyone thanks for watching! Here are some useful/related links:
🔴📖Brochure for 2022 RAV4:
www.toyota.com/content/dam/toyota/brochures/pdf/2022/rav4_ebrochure.pdf
🔴📖Build Info for 2022 RAV4:
www.toyota.com/configurator/build/step/model/year/2022/series/rav4/
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🔵A simple tip about your smart key! ↙️
th-cam.com/video/3Wmr1VPU8cw/w-d-xo.html
⚠️Dead Key fob? Watch this video! ↙️
th-cam.com/video/opnQkH9rdow/w-d-xo.html
Hi brain.help me out,how many toyata rav42022 are out there.i see some with driving mirrors blind spots indicators and some not.rav4,2020,2021 and 2022 all looks thesame just color differences.
Thanks for the video on the RAV4 Le! First-time owner, and glad to be shown the ins and Out of This Magnificent vehicle! Thank you again! South Carolina here!
Perfect car for me. I don't want any options, just reliability
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I just bought the new RAV4 LE and I absolutely love it. It's one of the most efficient and versatile cars out there. Great video! 👍
Thanks for watching! Congrats
By far….the best review of many I have seen for the basic RAV4.
Very detailed and excellently explained.
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Thank you so much! I appreciate that.
"Plain Jane" still rocks for an LE gas model. Great thorough job on the video. Thanks!
Thanks for the support!
I just bought this car a week ago and I’m glad I got it. Super easy to drive, gas saver, super comfy. Great buy
Congrats!
Hi, what was your out door price if you don’t mind me asking ?
Thanks
@@beckygomez-beaster2828 32k. I live in Puerto Rico. It’s more expensive out here for us I believe.
@@mayd140 Did you get the AWD added on the LE?
@@Brian-_ no I didn’t but it’s still an excellent car, I love it. I noticed they also have an hybrid Le.
Great video! I just bought this car and I appreciated the detailed review.
Thanks and congrats!
I actually like the LE for the simple reason that it has a physical key! Question: does the 2022 LE not have the blind spot monitor, unless you get the package? Not that I have driven a car with one (still driving an old suv that belongs to family), but I can see the safety use of having extra help with blind spots and lane shifts.
By the way: I appreciate that you always knock the dust off your shoes before getting in a car. I don’t remember seeing any other auto reviewer do that.
Yes the LE is simple! And the blind spot monitor is not standard it’s a package. And thanks! I take care of my cars.
Right? I lose my keys when driving my bf’s push to start. It’s nice to have a place for the key haha
Wait till the 2023 models hit the market. All the 2023 Rav4 models will come with the blind spot monitor and toyota safety sense 2.5 which is more advance than the previous edition. I will recommended LE hybrid since high gas prices will be around till 2024. Also, in toyota Hybrids, breaks will last twice as long and less maintenance compared to the ICE. In the end, both vehicles ICE and Hybrid model have the same maintenance costs if you will hold the vehicle for 10 years or more.
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@@MohammadIshfaqueJahanRafee could be. You have to buy the blind spot package for the LE here in the US. It doesn’t come standard in that trim.
I’m actually looking to buy one and the LE seems to be more than enough. My other Toyota, 2011 Prius, has never given me any issues. Toyota is a very reliable brand. Nice informative video.
Thank you
I just got a 2023 in gray. Best car I ever lived with.
THANK YOU! About to go test drive this exact one! I’m excited! They’re so hard to find right now. I’ve been looking for daaaaayz
They’re awesome because there’s nothing to break!
@@brianruperti BOUGHT IT!! 😂😂😂
@@KittyCat511 congrats! Check out the tutorial video for this car :-)
Enjoy. Come. to NJ. We have many! Many RAVs are being made in Canada, which makes the shipping easier. Enjoy your ride.
Hi! THank you for the review. WE're visiting the dealership tomorrow, hopefully, to secure an Le. MY OLD 2000 Toyota 4Runner has 262,000 reliable miles on it, but she's wearing out. So, although we pre-qualified on a more advanced model, it's the LE for us!
Thanks for watching! The LE is awesome because it’s so simple 😎
Love my 21' RAV4 le AWD . Simple is great imo . Plus up here in Canada we get standard front heated seats , even on the base LE.
That’s awesome that those are standard!
You’re an excellent speaker man! Great tone and transitions of word choices. Chill mode
Thank you kindly 🙏🏼 chill mode is 100% me ☃️
Just ordered one for delivery in October. Upgrading from a mazda 3 2014. Honestly cant wait. Been looking up reviews for a baseline on maintenance cost and performance
Congrats!
Do you mind answering what was the final cost of the vehicle, the model, and state purchased in?
Great job. Thank you especially for showing a non high-end trim. I'm exactly looking into getting the LE 2023 next week.
Thank you and congrats if you get it!
@@brianruperti Thank you. Only issue I'm having is finding info about the 8 speed automatic vs the Cross CVT. Is it reliable for a 10+ year ownership for a city user who does about 10k KM per year. #scaredofcvtlongterm
Great job once again and thanks for having replied. 👊
My opinion get the RAV4 LE all day. All day. 😎
I have owned three generations of these cars and have never had any problems at all.
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Love that beeping sound !! 16:34
Same :-) and I love that I can adjust the volume of it!
I ended up buying this, based off your review. Actually wanted the XLE but they didn't have it in stock, got the LE AWD in this exact same Magnetic grey, thanks for the review.
Congrats! That made my day to read that my video helped you pick! You’ll love the car. Thanks for watching
@@brianruperti Thanks. I appreciate it. Your video got straight to the point and explained every aspect I wanted to know. Love the car already, I was considering white but I appreciate the magnetic grey. I'll be sticking to Toyota for the forseeable future, so you got me on as a sub. Thanks again
@@Brian-_ that’s awesome! Thanks and welcome aboard!
I put $500 down and ordered the same version and color this evening.
Congrats!
Nice job Brian. Appreciate the always detailed reviews.
Thank you! Your support means everything 🙏🏼
I ordered one in March LE AWD, talked to dealer and I should get it in mid July.
Congrats! I hope the video helped. Please check out the tutorial video!
th-cam.com/video/ogXPPobhocY/w-d-xo.html
I love how detail you are man, thanks for the vid!!! You are my fav so far.
Thank you! This comment made my day 🙏🏼
Thanks Brian great review!! I'm be car shopping soon this car will be on my list ☺. I luv it.
Thanks for watching! I know you’ll be very happy with it 😎
Absolutely love your video man! Keep up the great up!!
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Just took ownership of one today 4 miles on the dash. Same exact rav4 just not the awd
Congrats!
I have the exact color and model. I got it in November, I'm loving it. I want to get fog lights installed.
Nice
Can you instal fog light? and let me know if you did
@@mustaphan9121 I cannot. I got some pricing on it, waiting to pull the trigger. I replaced the front speakers, I want to do the front doors, not sure if I want to do them or get someone else. Did you add fog lights?
Most dealers can install fog lights easily for you.
@@DellVecc67no I don’t have the car yet .. I couldn’t decide what trim I get and gas or hybrid I found one 2022 LE gas not theAWD $25k and I may get it if nothing wrong with it…let me know if that was easy and how much cost
Ordered mine last week… should be getting it later this month. I can’t wait
Congrats!
This was a good video and representation of the vehicle. Aaaand I think I'm gonna trade 4 am LE awd spect out just like this 1. I think I'll do it in reddish maroon. Aftermarket black wheels will pop really nice on it.
Thanks and that sounds like a tasteful setup 👌🏼
great car i just bought a 2022 LE i love it still trying to learn all the technology and still trying to figure out the gps on screen options.
Great video Brian. Hope you make a video on 2023 toyota hybrid. Looking at purchasing a 2023 soon.
Thank you!
Great honest review..Thank You
Thanks!
Very very good review. You answered alot of questions for me. I wish it didn't have stop and start crap. I'm thinking about getting the exact one that you have. Any recalls on the 2022 yet ? 👍
Thank you. You can turn the SS system off easily with the button below the climate system. I haven’t been notified of any recently.
Thank you for your beautiful explanation of everything about this sweetie 😍
I came from a Lexus IS 350 F sport AWD and trading it for a Rav4 2022 XLE AWD cause Canada weather haha. Honestly, luxury cars are only to flash but the reality is ppl doesn’t care what u drive even clients doesn’t give a flying f*** about what u drive (real estate agent here). Luxury cars are scratches magnet because ppl aren’t careful at all, gas we’re not gonna talk about it but insurance premiums are going higher and higher every single year it’s insane. I am happy with my choice 😌
Nice business decision. Always great to free up extra money and detach yourself from a depreciating “asset” …cheers!
great review, I ordered mine already, silly but im a sucker for plain Jane stuff like physical key and simple infotainment features. one question, does this car have automatic engine shutoff at full stops, if so is there an option to disengage it?
Thank you. I understand completely. More reliable with less tech. It has the feature but also the button to turn it off.
Check this out th-cam.com/video/ogXPPobhocY/w-d-xo.html
I have 21 RAV4 LE Fwd n it’s in the red color I’m loving it n I use mine for Uber n Lyft it has the more space than the Buick encore That I had before Buick encore was good suv it was just small no space for the luggage when the customers had a lot luggage that’s why I got the Rav4
Nice choice 😎
@@brianruperti 😊
I have a 2021RAV4 LE and get around 42 mph on the highway-way more than advertised
Nice!
Is yours AWD or FWD
@@mustaphan9121 AWD - I also set it on cruise control on the highway at 65 mph. I let the jerks in their big Dodge pickup trucks fly by me at 80+ while getting 10-15 mpg. I can even hear them complaining about Democrats over the noise from their engines.....Hahaha
Lmao, I have both. Tuned Cummins and a LE ‘23 Rav 4 Hybrid
i love it i just wished it was push start. i feel that touch makes it easier
There’s always the XLE w the convenience package 😏
Wow, you've really done an excellent job with this review. So thorough. It's been very helpful and informative, as we're currently considering buying one. So thank you. p.s. Fahrfignooooogennn!!! 😅
Glad it was helpful! I felt that in my GTI!
Nice review.thanks!
Thank you 🙏🏼
Very good review
Thank you!
Wow 😲 this is really amazing
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Best review
Thanks!
eCVT is very different from a standard CVT. Very different.
Correct
@@brianruperti ultra descriptive on your review. You can tell you’re not BS’in. That’s appreciated.
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Is there any starter in this one and if not can we install one , your informations very good and clear thank you
Not on the LE and yes it can be installed.
RAV 4 is favorite. Unfortunately, a Limited with leather and power seats are hard to find now
That’s a unicorn
How do I add side rails? Does Toyota need to do it? Or is it something I can have done in a shop? I don’t want a bare roof rack.
Super easy it’s just a couple of twist clips on most Toyotas if not a 12mm bolt. Easy as Legos.
well presented
Thank you
well explained 👌🏻👌👌👌👌👌👌🏻
Thank you
Waoo nice smart RAV4 yes it is
Can we add a remote key with Toyota RAV4 2022 LE that it will turns on the engine, which is useful this winter?
Yes
So the LE can be upgraded with blind spot monitor? How much does it cost for the BSM? Thank you.
Yes and I think $600-$800 but I could be wrong
Hi, before you start the car do you firmly press the brake pedal and then turn your car key to start the engine?
Hello, brake is not required to start the turn key cars. However brake is required for all push button start cars (to prevent accidental start from children)
Thank you, and also I live in the eastcoast do you know how many minutes I should heat up the engine before driving?
If you have a remote starter: 5-10 minutes is fine when it’s below 40F in my opinion.
If you do not have a remote starter: 30 seconds is good then just drive easy on it for first 5 minutes.
***PRO TIP: I find that the car heats faster when the fan is on a lower/med speed and the temp is set to medium. Blasting the fan and putting temp on high seems to make it take longer.
Hope that helps.
@Brian Ruperti awesome thank you, I noticed that during cold weather and I turn my car on the Bluetooth doesn't work when I tried to play my spotify music . Why is that? But it connects when i receive text message and call someone.
You’re welcome. Not sure, I would go to service center to get diagnosed.
Hey Brian, would you choose the gas or hybrid version of the limited trim. Here in Canada the gas model is 3-5 months wait verses 24m for the Hybrid version. Also worried about the high voltage cable corrosion here with our brutal long winters and lots of salt on the roads. Is the hybrid more quick off the line and engine more quiet? We drive about 10k miles a year, mostly city. TIA
In your position I would go gas model 100%
The hybrid is a dot faster off the line but it’s not night and day. The PRIME is night and day faster. For a huge price increase. You drive mostly city so you’ll feel the gas mileage but if you can swing a few bucks in gas extra, gas model is great.
If you want hybrid, Toyota did find a solution to the cable issue. The rubber wire cover was cupped upward, which trapped water/salt. They now modify the cover to allow the water to pass.
But like I said, if you’re not afraid of a little more fuel usage, gas models are STRONG. Especially in the cold.
@@brianruperti thank you, much appreciated.
Of course!
The engine 'dust cover' or 'beauty cover" is actually primarily designed for sound deadening.
The gas cap says E15 gas only
What does that mean exactly? Can I just put regular gas??
Yes
E15 is the Max ethanol that you can use. I use regular gas (10%) ethanol.
Thank you
You’re welcome
Thanks Brian , how do you compare this one with Subaru Forester
You’re welcome. Forester is very comfy and looks cool too. After 200,000 miles one car needs a lot less major maintenance.
@@brianruperti thanks for the prompt response Brian, I suppose you meant Toyota cost less for maintenance .. I got it ..thx
@@jonomichi2262 Yes do your research and lmk what you find!
What one has the lowest maintenance after 200,000 miles?
My Toyota Camry 2012 needs work done failed emissions oil leak etc but still run at 230 miles. Now I am leaning towards Rav le or hybrid or Subaru forester
What’s the average wait time for a Tacoma double cab 4x4 long bed
Depends on where you’re buying it. I have a couple available that are 45 days out.
@@brianruperti to have a VIN for a vehicle there has to be a vehicle right
@@robertgainey7406 Depends why?
Went to see about one and they took down what I wanted and after all the talking they gave me a order sheet with truck and VIN and stock numbers and model number
Does it have start/stop. When your at a light, engine shuts off then turns on when acceleration
Yes and please refer to this
th-cam.com/video/ogXPPobhocY/w-d-xo.html
how much we can bargain on new rav4 le
Depending on where you buy, you may be able to a decent bit. I’d guess most stores would bargain around 500 pretty easily but 1,000-1,500 would be a desperate store. Don’t be shocked to meet stores that won’t budge. It still varies widely. But it doesn’t hurt to ask!
For example: a store that has 7 LEs on the lot will bargain quicker and more than a store that has 20 LEs coming in but they’re all pre-sold. Get what I mean?
Is this magnetic gray metallic?
Yes
I like it. But it doesn’t have fog lights. I looked at one just like this, but red. It did have a minor accident in front left accident & dealer wanted too much for it! Couldn’t buy it!
Keep searching! And most Toyota dealers can install fog lights for you!
Awesome review !!
I’m so undecided for the RAV4 or Toyota Camry 😩
Which one would you personally buy ? RAV4 or camry ?
Thank you. Depends on where I live. If I live in the heat with really nice roads, Camry SE or XSE for me. If my home has pot holes and bumps and curbs and bad weather, I choose RAV4 to be higher up and take less damage. They’re both awesome.
The Camry is for the driver type. The RAV4 is for the utility. Both great. Hope that helps
I was too..I selected the Rav 4!
12:00 I am not sure if we have that in Canada for LE.
If possible make a review on toyota yaris 2022
I will we just aren’t building them anymore as of now
Great suv though.
For sale?
It’s basic has nothing to break! It’s a sold unit
Just picked up my 2024 .
I went with the XLE for the alloy wheels 🛞.
Otherwise it’s the same.
I did consider getting the LE and buying aftermarket alloy wheels , but that would have cost even more.
Opted for the front wheel drive as the AWD just adds weight and complexity, plus front wheel is all most people will need.
I also have a full sized steel wheel in the event of a flat.
Things I i absolutely love ,
- reliability
- regular gas
- NO CVT , though I wish it was a six speed instead of an 8 speed automatic again complexity..
- I can do most of the maintenance myself (at least when its out of warranty 3 years)
Only drawback is that it can be a bit jerky , and that’s because of the 8 speed automatic searching for gears.
It’s really not that bad though.
I do dislike that it is a sealed automatic transmission which makes it more costly to flush the transmission fluid.
One final thought.
While Toyota makes the most reliable CVT’s , they’re still no where near as reliable as a traditional transmission.
If the Toyota Cross came with a traditional transmission as opposed to a CVT, I would have purchased that instead.
It’s just a bit smaller and much easier to maneuver around town and it doesn’t sit quite as high as the RAV4 and not as low as the Corolla.
At my age , ingress and egress are very important.
Okay , sorry for being so long winded.
See ya !
how about the timer block heater socket on the front spoiler side?
Sorry I’ve never seen one before 🥶
@@brianruperti really? I saw it in some vlogger he has RAV4 I think 2021model the block heater & a timer connected to a long cable
Nice. Yes I’ve actually never been to a cold enough region to where I’ve seen cars with those.
Has anybody had issues or problems with their push button start ignitions in the upper trims, or on any other vehicle??.
🧐 What issue you having?
I'm a silly old Key man car owner, apprehensive and intimidated of the push button start ignitions. Not sure about ignition failure, batteries failing, theft/security etc. As I'm looking to buy the Toyota RAV4 adventure trim. Also which is the best Adventure trim model year RAV4 from 2019 - current, to buy. Appreciate help, thank you.
@@Balkans73
Ah I understand. If it helps reassure you, push button start has been around for a couple decades now. It’s very easy to use. There is one slight security thing about it, buts it’s mainly a non-issue if you don’t leave your key fob lying around. Push button start is very reliable.
I would get whichever adventure you can get your hands on. I hope that helps! (You’ll be fine w the push button start)
I don’t like push button starts for one reason. If the battery dies in the fob and mine did with no warning, I couldn’t start my car. If you hold the fob against push start you have enough juice to start one time , but don’t shut your car off unless you want to be stranded until you get your second fob from your house or drive to store to get new battery. You better pray the store has one in stock because they’ll be no starting your car again. I wish upper trim levels had key starts instead.
That’s not necessarily true on the new Toyotas. I did a test and removed the battery completely and started a new highlander multiple times. If your car is a few years old that may effect this but on new Toyotas they will start with a cold dead fob battery and even without on in the fob. They’ll also warn you of a low fob battery now. Hope that helps!
And don't forget alloy wheels corrode along the the bead so your tires leak
😖
Don’t think mine has roof rack rail or holes to add one. Naked roof
what does le does not have that xle has
Please refer to links in the description and comments
Blind spot monitor, dual climate control, roof racks, alloy wheels among other things.
Any block heater plug?
Probably up north
can a roof rack be installed on this model ?
Of course!
@@brianruperti okay bro I gotta see when I get home because I don’t the the two vertical bars I’m guessing it has to be a different installation rather than just installing the crossbars
@@brianruperti do we need to drill holes on it before we could install the rails?
@@gilbertorobles3321 if it has the racks on the sides you don’t have to drill.
Is this a japan made one?
I don’t recall
It is made in Canada either in Cambridge or Woodstock plant in Ontario.
Mine is made in Canada
@@ivanl883i have a 2022 XLE made in Japan
Great for family of 3? So you cant fit 4 people in it comfortably???
As long as the kids get along ;-)
I love the presence of spare tire, however i'm dissapointed with the absence of transmission fluid dipstick
Agreed
En Perú que te parece la full 2.0 mecánica o básica, quisiera tu opinión, gracias
For user, buy the basic,
Car maker can't screw your money.
Is it possible to install roof rails/side bars on this?
Yes
@@brianruperti do we need to drill holes?
I wish Toyota would just do a software upgrade to include wireless Apple CarPlay on 2019 models and above . Toyota stop playing with us . Medieval ages
Hey Brian, do you have an email where you can be reached?
b.toyota@protonmail
Hamster hair😂
🙂
Needs better rims
What rims would you get?
@@brianruperti I like the limited rims but it needs snow tires for snow months
I got the trd rims on my 2022 rav4 hybrid LE with the WILDPEAK tires 🛞
18 inch rims
Very good review.
Thank you
Great review.
Thanks!