2018 RAV4 XLE Honest Review
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Hey, we recently purchased a RAV4 brand new and I decided to do a quick review. I've put just about 1,000 miles on it and point out the pros and cons :) enjoy. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I just got one today, I love it, it's my first car and I cannot complain
how much you pay for used one? Im gonna buy 1 too, thank you
@@peterngo1182 just got mine yesterday I paid 27 860$ with 46 000km it's a really nice car
Loser lol
Me too!!
How much did everyone pay for this exact model?
Just got one of these myself today after having a 2000 Ford for 13+ years. So excited!!
Mpg? How’s it going?
Sooooo Spencer. How’s the rav?
@@donatello9482 Pretty good! Comfortable seats, nice leg room in the front at least, spacious overall. Downsides are no under the back seat room due to the hybrid battery and a somewhat confusing center console. Toyota customer service is pretty helpful as well
@@RecologySpencer fantastic
I just got this exact model and it's perfect! I love everything about it. Just wish it had heated seats, but def not a deal breaker. Runs so well. Very smooth.
Awesome glad you like it, enjoy!
Seat covers! I think you can get seat warmers that plug into something maybe? Or move somewhere warmer!
@@TestofTime❤jflsx❤en
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Good review 👍
I assure you, your 2018 Rav4 is not outdated. The little changes they make over the years are mostly cheap gimmicks.
Thanks! Yeah they have to sell people a new model somehow!
I wish I had that model now for 2023 but it is still too ridiculously priced vehicle used...so I am still waiting. Hoping to get it at $18k not including tax. I think out of all the Rav4 still the best looking
Wise choice 👍🏻
I looked at CRV and liked it better but went with the RAV4 because of the known oil dilution issue on CRVs.
Damn!! This is the most equipped RAV4 XLE I’ve seen!!!
light house after driving this a year, the rav has the most comfortable seats I’ve ever sat in, the bucket seats with the cloth are very comfortable
Don’t get me wrong I love Toyota RAV4 Saves a lot of money on gas and drives very smooth and it’s pretty fast I love Japanese cars great video I’m sorry so many comments LOL great video
Haha no problem! Yeah sometimes you have to go with practical over exciting. Once the excitement wears off you will need a good overall, reliable and economical vehicle! 😎
Nice review! 👍
Many people don't know that their are 3 storage bins under the back floor mats near the back seat in the rear. Great review, l love my 18 Rav4
Mpg?
And the lid on the center storage compartment (padded arm-rest) is adjustable: it slides forward 2 different positions, approx. 1/2 to 1-inch each (or at least it does on the 2017 Limited)
do you mean in the trunk? right behind the back seat? they are small but nice to have
Still deciding whether to get 2018 XLE trim model. Lotsa dealer incentives right now (Sept. 2018) cuz major redesign coming out for 2019 Rav4 models, I hear big improvement over 2018 model, but also more $$$ too.
shihlin1 yeah the new ones look so good!!! Up to you if your pockets allow
I just picked up a 2018, because i like the looks of this year better and its tried tested and true
@@BonsaiJCan I did the same. Fleet car for my Toyota dealer, but it only had 10,000 miles on it. $25,000 for an XLE with a few extras added. The 6 speed transmission and engine are tried and tested designs. Scotty Killmer would tell you don't buy brand new technology. 2019 has a different engine and transmission. They're untested.
Just bought 2018 Rav 4 XLE on a full tank of gas I get 292 miles that is about 18 MPG can someone tell me why poor mileage
Nice ride.
Hey thanks for the review! If I may, try to minimized saying “ummm” too much. Now, what is the thing mounted in the center of the front windshield and in front of the rear view mirror? Is it some sort of sensor?
jackeroo75 sorry for the umms! No pro here. Yes those are sensors I believe for the collision alert or cruise control follow feature.
I love this suv
Do you have this exact model? How many mpg?
I’m 22 and have 3 dogs looking to upgrade from my 2008 pilot I like the suv but my first time dealer buying lookin at this and Acura suv
What did you decide?
I bought a 2018 RAV4 on 9-24-2018 and it's been in Toyota's service department for 13 of the 30 days I've had it. It has 860 miles on it. This model has the most annoying rolling (like a ball bearing rolling around) and then a vibrating sound when the rolling settles down coming from the glove compartment and Toyota can't seem to find it. I made a recording of these noises and played it for the service department and they said they have never heard anything like it before. After having it for more than 2 weeks, they gave it back to me and said "I guess it's just a flaw in this model." What kind of explanation is that to give to a customer? While it was in the shop the second week, they gave me a 2018 RAV4 rental to drive and it had the same rolling/vibrating noise!! I am going to trade it in for the Nissan Rogue, which I should have bought in the first place. Rogue has more features/equipment for the same money as the RAV4 and a great car. Had one before I bought this.
Deborah Halcomb hmm strange, I haven’t noticed a sound like that in mine. Good luck
You could research customer satisfaction for Toyota dealers/service departments in your area, and go to the one you determine is the best. Unfortunately, they are not created equal. Or find an independent mechanic to diagnose, NOT FIX the problem. You don't want to void the warranty; take it to a good Toyota service dept. and say that "a friend suggested this could be the problem". Of course, you could hire a lawyer to go after the original dealership if they won't make you happy, but I'd save that for last resort. Unless you plan to trade in your car every 2-3 years, stay away from Nissan.
Yes. Mine has that sound as well.
You didn’t notice the sound before you purchased it?
Great reviews.. gota question r u driving in ECO MODE and if you are how ur city mpg
SARWAT AHMED I’ve tried all 3 modes - on highway eco is about 32mpg (70mpg) - city I would guess is around 26-27mpg
deefile we just bought this 2018 xle this past friday. Still dealership gas full lol had 2 miles on it drove strait home to dealer .. looking forward to enjoy this vehicle years to come
SARWAT AHMED congrats! We’ve had this for almost a year now, grown to really enjoy it! Just learned there is a secret compartment in the back cargo area under the Mat right behind the rear seats! The tools are there to unscrew the wheels. Enjoy!
deefile HAPPY NEW YEAR
kool thankz for letting me know brother definetly i will check it out
Did i mention same color like urs. Onlu thing i was little dissapointed it didn come with LEd headlamps in this trim level..
what's the milage and price?
I lease 2017 RAV4 LE FWD. The pros- reliability. It starts and goes even when it was -50C up north Ontario (Canada). I already have 60k on it, and not even a single problem. The cons are: FWD is horrible on snow, if you get one of these, get AWD, that what the weight distribution on this car is designed for. LE model's seats are not comfortable for a long drive. And controls are not in an easy reachable spots. Just for fun, google the TCS button location.
Thanks for the insights Alex!
Why so many 2014 RaV 4 models don’t have power driver seat?Seems odd!
What exactly is this model XlE? I know the base doesn’t have navigation or climate control ac
Just purchased mine yesterday !!!!!! I absolutely love it
I suggest weathertech floor liners to protect the original flooring for the Rav4
OfficialHiddentest thanks !
Thanks awesome! Enjoy it, such a nice car #toyotawins
Test of Time it really is a nice car !!!!!
@@lissaunique mpg?
I purchased this RAV4 LIMITED TRIM full loaded Blizzard Pearl another cost along with the price only color for 399, first time going out of my Honda trend for 3 decades... have gone to Honda dealers checked out offers and style... didnt really liked the looks of the CRV though interior looks nice.. finding out has CVT so decided not to and it looked like a moms soccer van but overaling mpg is good! I've had my RAV4 as of October with incentive rebate discount price was 35,500 ... was dropped to 31k , at first it was a 2k incentive pay in full, I hesitated (played) didn't want one yet so Rep dropped another 1k... again I told him I'll wait next years model... he went to the manager of another offer 1K off and a free car starter and talked me out of next year model 2019! Well I got baited to buy it... well It was due for me as a deserved gift for a new one! It is sharp looking what lead to my vision! But I put in another 10yr warranty Advantage Tech 1k for incase electronically disfunction.. who knows what can happened, it would cost more w/o it! My fiancee offered to have it rust free bottom sprayed, 3m clear tape for the hood and interior water repellent another 900 bucks out of her pocket. still looks nice until 2 weeks ago checked out the 2019 test drove the Adventure and it was nice as well has the masculine rugged looks to it, I liked the interior material better seems sturdier and thicker .. seats has air cooled and heat too, I like the idea that has the capability of tow up to 3,500 lbs w/c this I have only 1,500 :( a little garden trailer is already around 500 lb, I asked the value for the trade in .. no so much now which is 25k dollars and only has 4,500 miles on it! Then one I want would cost another 14K including tax, registration fee etc.... a little on a high end to pay differences and how much my new car got depreciated quickly! I still love my 2018 tho.
A D thanks for sharing your story! Yeah these are great cars and will last a long time. I love the way the new model looks better and meaner, might upgrade one day to a used one. Dealer feels and add ons aren’t fun.
@@TestofTime Indeed ... I should of actually waited but with the incentive rebate offer can't get any better I guess especially full loaded .. just w/o the heated steering wheel which Platinum Trim has that for another 800 bucks.. lol.. like who cares I don't need to heat my burger on the steering wheel... you could actually direct your heating vents to the steering wheel to heats it up..lol ! anyway, yeah I can still keep this one.. then purchased the 2019 used one later! :)
Hopefully the all new one coming in 2019 will have an improved interior. The current interior is very disappointing for toyota.
Lol wished granted I personally like this interior because the 2019 one looks like every other car interior
The 2019 have a horrible 8 speed automatic transmission
Thanks alot!
Is it the glovebox soft opening or not?
Saily Rivera no I don’t think it is
I have the same car. Same year. But I noticed yours doesn’t have heated steering wheel...
Do you like it & how many mpg?
Why do other XLE does not have start engine? Optional add on?
XLE 's usually do, its the LE models that do no have it. However, I'm in Canada and our models are different than US
Yes finally I aways wanted to know about this car is it better than the honda crv
He said near the end of the video that the Honda CR-V is better overall.
@@covertops. oh okay but the honda crv is more expensive than the rava 4
Rose Danna Joseph after driving this for a year, I think I’d prefer this car over the new CRVs. Toyota seems to be going after the rugged vs a luxury feel, crv seems more classy
@@TestofTime okay I just want a suv with fuel efficiency on it u know and they the crv fuel economy so idk
Rose Danna Joseph actually the difference isn’t by much, the RAV4 is very fuel efficient
Do these model rav4. Have the d4s engine. Dual injection ?
I’ll answer my own question. No they do not.
Hybrid gets much better mileage in town (better than highway) and has more acceleration.
Do you still have this RAV4?😊
does the car that you showed in this video have heated seats?
front heated seats
no, this one doesn't...
This, the Tucson, escape, rogue, escape, terrain/Equinox?
I like rav4
They are great indeed!
Do you have GPS and backup camera
Yes!
HOW MUCH MOTOR OIL SHOULD A RAV4 GO THREW BETWEEN OIL CHANGES? 2018RAV4 LIMTD
Depends if you use fully synthetic. If not then around 3-5k if yes then around 8-10k. But check with your local dealer to be sure.
Should use no oil if change before 5000 miles.
@@boydguie8129 please elaborate?
7:46 yes it does stop automatically. PCM saved me on 2 occasions from rear-ending someone.
M4st3rm1nd good to know! Thanks
Learn to fucking drive first, dumbass.
i didnt know it has navigation
New mats: which brand of mat?
Sidney ordered Toyota weather mats
I got a Toyota because my friend crv transmission went out at 80000 miles
Yeah it happens. CRV's are considered pretty reliable SUV's overall too, maybe it was a lemon
@@TestofTime alot of Crv,s transmission goes out sometimes especially of that jerk issue problem at idel or riding. Toyota transmissions way better.
My friend is going to get the same thing in the video 2018 Toyota RAV4 right now he’s driving a Jaguar F-FACK It’s got all the bells and whistle’s of luxury it’s all wheel drive AWD And it’s got the best stereo system money could ever buy for a car stereo Meridian Speakers and has subwoofer as well it has so many speakers 🔊 It is not Distort At all Everywhere I drive people look and stare because there’s no car on the street like my car I am driving. 1/15/2020 Jaguar F-PACK AWD It goes up to 170 mph it’s got track mode it’s extremely fast I believe it’s got over 700 hp
I love Toyota vehicle
Why are the windows all fogged up already???? Lol..
15 MPG? Dude, slow down with the kids in the car...
Lol the emoji:p nice video
Power adjustable seats is not an options on 2018 XLE per their site specs.
mine has a power seat
Not true. I just test drove a 2018 XLE and it does not have power seats. I like the car and it’s far more reliable than my old bmw. Will never buy another bimmer.
@@blueface768 my rav4 SE has power driver seat
2018 XLE has power driver seat. Both front seats and steering wheel heated. Also has block heater in colder provinces.
How much out the door? What options did you get? Im shopping for an rav4 xle.
happy dragon I’d wait for new redesign in the fall... they look amazing. I paid 27 out the door with parking sensors, gps, blind spot etc
got mine loaded $27,000 out the door.
and thats every option you can get on a 2018 XLE
Wow so nice video like done 👍🌹👍🌹👍
Yes, he just said "Tiyota"
I wish Toyota would step up their game adding better stereo systems LOL like Meridian Speakers and a better stereo then Toyota has they need to add a subwoofer so the stereo sounds so much better for real 😳 LOL my friends brand new 1/15/2020 Jaguar F-Pack AWD It looks like a RAV4 Style And he has the best speakers and stereo system money can buy and oh yes it has a nice subwoofer
The 2018 RAV4 looks so much better than the 2019 RAV4. Hope Toyota will go back to this look in 2020.
1) no way 2019 much better
2) Silly to even think they will go back to old design in 2020
BB Cute yeah I prefer the look of the 2019, meaner and rugged
I agree that the 2018 is so nice to look at.
Agreed the 2018 is better looking shape wise 2019 looks rugged,not a fan of the shape
I like the 2019 interior better i dont mind the rugged look but dont like how the front looks long if they brought it in a little idike it a lil better but thats just me
I have a Toyota Fortuner
#1 complaint : the side mirrors are enormous. Ridiculous design. Oh it does not beep while you are backing up and the objects behind you are stationary.
Also you have to lift open the trunk..no help there
Hhhmmm mirrors didn't bother me. I think the beeping when backing up occurs when you have sensors on the bumper.
Better than ford and Chevy.
Lousy ground clearance with that low hanging exhaust pipe. Thanks.
Richard Molina not too low, most cars are lower but yeah they could have tucked it into the bumper I suppose
7:27 That would creep the hell out of my dad 😂
Yeah it does feel like it has a mind of its own at first.
I purchased my RAV4 about 2 weeks ago. I am really disappointed that it does not have a digital
speedometer. Very hard to read what speed you are going. I now wish I had not purchased this car..I had test driven a Honda and really liked the digital speedometer. I have to take my eyes off the road to try to read the speedometer that came with this car.
NANCY CARTER please go to an optometrist and have somebody else drive
get a life nancy
NANCY CARTER I almost bought a Honda CR-V. Go google Honda’s and problem with the gas mixing into the oil and causing engine problems. There are multiple lawsuits against Honda over it. Their fix was to have people change their oil EVERY 500 miles. Toyota’s may not have all the bells and whistles but they are reliable for years and years. You bought the better car.
@@whitneykibble7979 I was about to comment the same thing... this is why I changed my mind about CR-V and am considering the RAV4.
Nancy, the CRV are problematics vehicles, i love my new Rav4 .
I have. The 2018 rav4 se
Nice! Enjoy it :)
Thx but carful mine caught fire
Wow what happened? You still have it?
Test of Time no I have a bmw x7 now
XLE yet no power driver seats.
Yeah I found that disappointing as well but manual seats aren’t too back once you get used to it
Not sure why but here in Canada my XLE have power seats and heated seats as well
no CD player...sucks!
Cd players are obsolete now.
Tim Daugherty what’s a CD Player? JK yeah those are as good as cassette tapes now a days
My XLE has one!
mine too
deefile Hee, hee....you'd be surprised how many folks still hanging on to their CD's (I've got 700 at least), so my car def has to have a disc player. Ya never know someday when CD's make a comeback like records.
Filthiest car with 600 miles on it I've ever seen. More like 6K miles.