Real World 2019 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid Road Trip Review!
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- The 2019 Rav4 Hybrid might be the best possible road trip vehicle for space, efficiency, comfort, practicality, and value. It provides a ton of stuff and creature comforts..although at a price. We drove from DFW to Galveston Island and surrounding areas for a short trip with the RAV4 XSE Hybrid and it really helped me get a good feel for it. At the end of my week with the 2019 Rav4, I had accumulated almost 1,000 miles and went through a lot with it. My wife liked it, and enjoyed much of what it had to offer.
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The new Rav4 is pretty impressive even though it gets expensive. It was great during our trip! Also...on a short trip through town after I got home...it got 54mpg 😁.
*Thanks for watching and your support! Have an awesome day!*
Wow! 54MPG? That is very impressive for a SUV.
No kidding. If you put it in eco mode and try to pay attention to when it’s in EV mode...you can really milk it!
lol you left the license # yet you blanked out the state you live in
Haha I didn’t blank anything out...that’s what Toyota puts on their whole fleet down here...it’s a thing they use in their press cars
Does it have double moon roof? or sunroom and the back windows tinted? In honda they use special green tints to keep heat out does rav4 do that or it becomes a heat sink in the summer
A nice review that is telling the pluses and the minuses of a car. Most of them are just an advertising form. Thank you for your work
Thank you very much!
Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
Thanks for watching!
My XSE Lovin Every Minute of it!
We Got our 2021 Rav4 XSE last January 27 this year and we love it!!!
Excellent video. Very informative and helpful for all new Rav4 Hybrid owners like myself. Thanks.
Thank you, glad it was helpful! Enjoy your new RAV4!
I thought you looked like Captain America! A great, very detailed review of stuff other reviewers don’t touch upon. Thank you!
Haha thank you! I appreciate it 👍
That beat at the beginning of the video is 🔥
Tip for MPG in hot weather, if you can crack open the roof with the AC on , it will drive the hot air out the roof and cool you down faster.
heritageofhastur 😁👍
I got my xse with the magnetic grey and black two tone roof.It really is a head turner. People do stop and ask in traffic how I like my car and how they love the way it looks.Comfortable,reliable,good mileage and great design you dont need anything else.If you are looking for a cuv dont even hesitate get the xse trim.
actually looking at one... the grey two tone..I need the weather package hard to find
I placed an order for one back on June and I'm still waiting for it! Just got an update yesterday that when I DO get it, it may not BE the 2019; may be 2020... oh the wait...
How cud it be unreliable yet it's a 2019 LOL
I really like the color!!! All shades of blue are my favorite colors. Did y’all go and get some ice cream from the truck 😂
I’m glad y’all enjoyed your vacation and great review Nolan 👍
Glad to hear it!! Nah we should have though lol. Too sketchy.
Thanks for watching buddy! 😁👍
Hi Nolan, I bought the XLE Premium three weeks ago and you are right about the door handle being too far forward. I thought it was because I am only 5 feet, but now I know it’s not only me. That aside, very nice vehicle to drive. Nice video 👍
Thanks for letting me know Lori. My wife is that one that brought it up...then I was thinking the same thing lol.
You’ve got yourself a nice vehicle 😁👍. Thanks for watching!
Great video man! Real-world experience.
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Love your reviews Nolan! I’m loving this new Rav4, especially the XSE trim!
Thank you Aaliyah! Same here! 😁
It's the best hybrid system in the segment Nice video review
Definitely! Thank you 😁
OMG Nolan. I can’t imagine taking a SUPER HOT Vacation. I would think the water is not cold to be refreshing, but very warm. You’re a lot more rugged then I am that’s for sure. If there was no humidity then I would be right there. The Sun really does a number on me. You had a great Vehicle for this trip with the exception of the fuel gauge. 4 hours to Galveston from Dallas not bad. My trip to the Hampton Beach area is 1.5 hours. And I am sure it’s MOBBED.
That water was somewhat warm but still felt good! Too bad it’s brown on the Galveston coast most of the time 😕.
I’m with you on the humidity...I prefer dry!
I like the dark color, it’s different. I’d like to see a pearl white one with the black trim in person. Gas mileage is pretty impressive for an SUV and the power output seems more then sufficient. The interior also seems much nicer then the plasticity one of the previous gen. The one thing that erks me is the overall exterior styling. Much better then the old one, but something about it just doesn’t jive...it’s definitely the rear end from the rear door back. Maybe the rear pillar and glass juts forward too much from the rear lights. IDK. But a great in depth review. Love the vacation spot. Lots beautiful. Hope you had a good time!
I really like that pearl while with the black roof. I see a lot of camrys with that combo and it looks good. I’m with you on the rear styling too...it doesn’t seem to fit the rest of it but oh well lol.
It was a fun time...did quite a bit of stuff but enjoyed the ocean as always! Thanks!
Very detailed review 🙌🙌
Thank you, Ada! 😁
Purchased the 2019 Rav 4 XLE
I am averaging about 40.3 on the interstate and around town and I don’t drive like a hybrid Prius owner if you know what I mean.
Only time I have dropped below 40 mpg average was when I was driving 85 to 87mph on cruise control with 5 people and gear for about 2 hrs. On the interstate in Idaho.
This baby is amazing. When my wife drives it she can average 42 mpg.
That’s great to hear 😁👍
I’m averaging 32 mpg... I drive in NYC with a lot of stop and go but I keep it normal mode... Do I need to keep it in eco mode to get close to 40? I just don’t like how eco mode feels... I have to press on the gas pedal harder on eco mode to start moving
Huseyin Karakas maybe up regenerative breaking
I drive a Prius and I drive the limit. But I drive from Phoenix to LA a couple times a year and my average speed is around 85-90 there I get around 40-45 mpg. I don’t mind driving the limit in town cause of the traffic but when I’m on open freeway I force the car to give me everything she’s got lol
Brandon Bartlett how do I do that?
I have the XSE and the fog lights are on all the time when the headlights are on. I keep my lights on auto too. I don't even think there is a switch to turn them on or off.
I didn't know there was a blue option. Every dealer around me had the pearl white/black; silver/black, and gray/black. I have the pearl white.
Great review and very nice Rav4 in the darker colour. Definitely warming to the new "storm trooper" look, the clicking pedal would bug me though.
Thank you! Same here, it was quite different right away but I’ve grown to like it more.
Thanks for stopping by again 😁
I personally didn't notice the clicking on the break until I made it a point to listen for it, as I saw it in this review.
@@nevermind8642 Yes, I only heard it when Nolan pointed to the clicking. Such issues can be a little annoying.
awesome video dude!
Thank you!
You mentioned you wished it had another trip meter- it does (there are two). On the right side of the gage package right above the "C" on the fuel gage, you can push that black knob and cycle thru the odometer, Trip A, and Trip B. Have had my Blizzard Pearl XSE for about 3 weeks now and love it. Thanks for a very well done video. EDIT: Just saw where you cycled thru Trip B, so you obviously know about the dual trip meters. I guess you wanted a Trip C meter, which we do not have, lol. 😊
Thanks for pointing it out but I meant another one that could track MPG, not just mileage. Like a long term and short term MPG but on the main screen that can sort of me monitored. Glad to hear it and I love the blizzard pearl on the XSE...you’ve got yourself a very nice vehicle. Thanks for watching! 😁👍
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Nice you got the JBL package sound system. I live In LA and stop n go traffic is a daily thing here , I know the hybrid Rva4 will definitely be perfect for me ... Cool video 👍
It definitely will be! You’ll get awesome MPG going through that. Mine was brought down from going 80+ mph outside of the metro areas lol. Thanks for watching!
Marlon Mora I also live in LA and it’s the car I want too. This car is hot right now some people have had to contract to buy
@@alijamili6522 well next week I'm going to call the Toyota dealership and see if they have any ...
Awesome I have a good feeling you’ll be able to get one without waiting. Are you trying to get the Xse trim? Or it doesn’t matter
@@alijamili6522 the xse trim
Hi
Great video thanks. Do you happen to know in relation to the auto closing boot, does it have a sensor to stop it if it detects something is in the way? For example a child?
I ask as I saw this as a new feature on the Honda Oydessy and thought it seems to make sense as a feature.
nice redesign, most important accent - birds fecalies near fuel inoput :)
I never go off reading but I really like the look of thoese beefy tires. Will thoese tires be good for just traveling on the freeway and to use it as a daily driver? is there any downsides of having these
tires as opposed as the ones that come with the suv? Also did u lifted it? Thank u
Will I loose a lot of mpg?
I like the color. I also like that the Rav4 does look more rugged then the previous gen. However, I can't help but think it may be a bit over done. As an owner of the previous gen limited model, I find myself appreciating the sleekness and sharpness of the front end and lines that my car offers. Things that I feel have been lost in this redesign. I would still put this on my shopping list, but I think I would get it in the Trail model, as I feel it is would be a lot more fitting to this design.
22Kevi same here man...I like it but think they tried a little too hard. I kinda see the side of the Jeep Cherokee and back of the VW Tiguan interestingly enough. Can’t go wrong with that trim..I think it looks good with the different grille too. Thanks for stopping by as always!
You're quite welcome. I also agree about those visual comparisons.
Love it
Went to that exact Buckees today lol!
Couple things I don’t like with our xse. In the dark it is really hard to see the unlock buttons to open the passenger door. Really dim lights in the cabin and back hatch. The s-mode on the right of the console panel, makes it so you don’t have to turn the vents off to the back or passenger. It will do it for you if you don’t have stuff piles on the seats. In Canada we don’t get the full moon roof just a little sun roof.
I don't give a crap about the panoramic roof on the Canadian model as their assembly plant isn't equipped to install them. Workers at the Woodstock plant are doing a GREAT JOB!!!
Hmm that premature stopping on the gas nozzle for the hybrid would annoy the hell out of me while I’m using the company gas card and take longer to fuel up while on the clock. Maybe it will be fixed by the time I’m ready to upgrade the car
Window tinting brings down inside temperature.
Just got one of these. It’s great. Brake pedal does not click like that in ours.
Judd Rizzo glad to hear it!! 👍
When that music came on I thought I was watching a clip from Goonzquad.
I had to go look them up lol..I see what you mean!
I’ve been getting 40-44 mpg in my hybrid! I’ve also had the exact same problem with filling up. It’s really annoying. I have to fill it up slowly after the first time it kicks it off in order to actually get a full tank.
That’s great MPG! Hopefully they come up with a fix soon for that. I’m sure they’ll have something!
Same thing whit my 2009 Yaris. Its the way the nozol work if I right it correctly.
Yep. I get another 3 gallons in after it kicks off.
I think I saw a TSB on this incomplete refill problem,something to do with an internal bladder?? BTW I just put a deposit on a 2020 Rav 4 Prime Plugin.
pacerman77 those will sell like hot cakes! I’m most likely trading in my 2020 XSE for the prime, I def need more power
Thanks Nolan, you sold me on purchasing a hybrid; Toyota's are the best for this technology, the've been at it a long time. However, for $38K I would rather have the Avalon XSE or the 4 Runner!
Yes they are. I don’t blame you lol...love both of those vehicles!
I paid 25750 out the door for my RAV4 LE AWD gas model. I am getting 40 mpg in mixed driving. I once got 50 mpg on a trip. I drive in eco mode and use start/stop, so my mpg is very close to the hybrid. I’d get a 4Runner if paying 38k.
4Runner starts at $36,00 2WD....plus tax, delivering feeds etc so please make the numbers again.
That color is beautiful. How's the handling and driving dynamics of the XSE vs the Limited Hybrid? I love the look of the XSE but really want the bird eye view camera. Are the steering weighted the same? Does the Limited feel floaty?
I wish I could tell you but I’ve only driven the XSE...I drive other trims in a parking lot but that’s it lol. I haven’t heard of it being floaty though.
I was in the same dilemma, I love tech and I wanted ventilated seats, birds eye view and memory seats. So I test drove limited and it felt really floaty on the highway (it was a windy day) and was not sure why would a top of the line RAV4 would do that. Then test drove the XSE and it felt absolutely well planted with great control and the steering weight felt more heavier than limited. Couple days later test drove XSE and Limited again at another dealership, Limited ride was very normal and the driver side mirror we shaking at low speeds, XSE ride was stiffer but not uncomfortable, took couple sharp turns and corners at high speed and XSE held up so well that I decided to buy XSE in blueprint. I would have loved to have the Limited's birds eye view but the Ride quality, handling and driving dynamics of XSE were far superior than Limited. If you are looking for fun and exciting ride with cool interior and exterior go for XSE and if you want all the tech and a regular comfortable ride Limited is the way to go.
I'm still torn on this vs a Forester sport. Love the mpg of this but the Forester seems to be priced much better.
That’s tough! The Forester really seems like a great value but I haven’t been able to test one out. I guess it depends on what’s more important to you regarding features etc
Sometimes it takes the meter awhile to get to the full line
How well did it handle in sand? Any issues?
Also is the sport suspension engaged at all times or can you switch it off? Is that even a thing?
It did great in the sand. I didn’t even change modes for the AWD. Some spots were deep and it had a little slippage but pulled me through without issue.
It’s an all the time thing. Some vehicles have suspensions that can change and adapt with buttons but this is constant.
I think you might be my favorite car reviewer on youtube.
I've heard that this car is noisy and unrefined though.
Thank you very much! Yes it is..that’s one of my complaints and I’m gonna put it on my Likes/dislikes video. I think the Hybrid is better and the gas is worse with that but still 😕. I appreciate that 😁👍😁
@@PrimeAutotainment "favorite" because SO many try way too hard to be funny when they're not (only Micah from KBB can pull that off), or they're loud or they don't cover anything. Your reviews are "just right" just like the Three Bears.
Mr21scott Micah is great lol, you’re so right. Thanks again!
Not sure why this car gets bad rap for being loud and unrefined. I've had this hybrid xse for two months now and it's extremely smooth and quiet. Only noise is Highway you have some wind noise (but it's not bad) and when you step on the pedal the engine does make moderate noise. When driving at any cruising speed or under light to moderate acceleration the vehicle is extremely quiet. Good soundproofing and fantastic suspension (although a little softer then I prefer, great for daily driving & long drives).
Mr21scott My wife and I recently rented a Mazda CX-5 and put over 600 miles on it. I thought the interior noise level was rather loud, but I have not experienced the RAV4 hybrid to make any comparison.
I would opt for a Rav4 Adventurex or ideally the TRD version, instead.
Not an suv fan but I would like that... Had a Prius yes don't laugh lol... looking to back to hybrid.. Most reliable cars... Hybrid Camry in my future
No laughing! The Hybrid Camry is Great...drives well and still very efficient!
Hybrid Camry is too close in price to the AWD Rav 4 hybrid.
I have the exact same spec and the only thing about the car is the backup noise. I wish there was some way to reduce the sound
Very nice! Yeah it’s such a strange sound lol. Maybe there is but I haven’t heard of it yet. Enjoy your new ride! 😁👍
You can. Speaker is directly behind front Toyota logo. Wrap it up heavily in electricical tape from all angles.
Remember this isn't recommended as this speaker is intended to help people hear you when in EV mode.
James “Speaker is behind front Toyota logo” were is that? I don’t understand...what speaker? Can you please elaborate or link some pics?
@@joncruz I actually enjoy that sound & like James said it's for SAFETY.
My parking sensors don’t work on my 2019 xse neither the forward or the rear ones... it makes a beeping noise only when moving cars are coming close but makes no sound for parked cars... do I need to turn it on myself or does it seem like an issue I need to bring back to the dealer?
That stinks, sorry to hear that. I’d take it to the dealer, hopefully it’s something simple and if not, it’s covered under warranty
Hi thanks for this great review but i need to know which one is better rav4 hybrid or crv i just want comfort and quiet ride quality
I would go for the RAV4 Hybrid even though I believe the CRV is a little quieter
@@PrimeAutotainment thanks
The road noise from the tires are more prominent than the wind noise, consider 16-17 inch rims with eco-tires (pretty slick low friction tyres) to get down the fuel consumption 4-8% as well as the noise. There are wind shields for the hood and windows to reduce wind noise.
Go Toyota with it’s proven drive-line, the e-cvt and the nickel-metal hybride battery cells has been around 20+ years and been enduring Canadian/North Swedish/Finnish/Russian winter cold as well as African/Australian summer heat! Honda has yet to prove its realibility
@@robertraman6307 After June 2020 the Rav4 hybrids will have the Lithium-ion batteries. If in doubt check it out in Toyota.com under Specs - click on Mechanical/Performance.... the last entry will have this info.
Nice review. Pls clean up the bird dropping before shooting the video mate! 🤣
What year did they fix the gas tank issue?
why is the brake clicking? is just your car or all of them?
Does anyone know if the brakes light up with the cruise on and it auto brakes?
Yes they do light up.
I absolutely cannot stand ambient lighting in a car. I'm wondering if you can turn some of that off completely, like the wireless charging pad area. I always keep my dash as dim as possible. It gives me headaches and eye strain otherwise. Great review!
Also did you sort out why your gas tank is doing that?
I’m not sure if the ambient lighting can be turned off. I believe it can with the settings on the main touch screen. Can’t remember. I’m with you on keeping it dim though...I gotta turn down the screen and gauge lighting pretty low to be comfortable.
Not sure why it was doing that lol...it’s a press car so I don’t have it anymore. I’m gonna ask them about it.
Thanks for watching!
Prime Autotainment I see! Another lady said that hers was doing the same. The problem is is that something that you're not apt to find out about until you've already got at home, so if it is a widespread issue they're going to have to do a recall. Still quite interested in this car. Thanks.
@@lockergr you feel about ambient lighting like I feel about "rain sensing wipers" which are totally useless in my books.... I just wish all manufacturers would just stick to intermittent wipers which are way less frustrating as the DRIVER is in control of the speed of the wipers.
@@henryhonda8408 I definitely feel you on those rain sensing wipers. I use Rain-X washer fluid which means I often don't have to turn on my wipers at all. Not having control of that would drive me nuts.
Hmm, in a hybrid, if you're idling, it will flip between electric and gas, so should your mileage be that bad? Lexus 400h didn't drop considerably when idling a lot.
Since it was so hot out and the A/C running nonstop...the gas was on a majority of the time
Very detailed review 🙌🙌
How about maintenance costs ?
Ada Smith thank you! Maintenance is pretty minimal with the gas or hybrid model. About as minimal as it gets with vehicles nowadays. Typical oil change ever 10k miles or sooner, air filter, then the bigger items later on like coolant, spark plugs etc around 100k.
Most vehicles nowadays say transmission fluid is “lifetime” and doesn’t need to be changed but I would still change it at 50k or so. The Hybrid system is proven and has an 8 or 10 year warranty so it should be low cost and low maintenance 👍
@@PrimeAutotainment yes the maintenance cost on a hybrid are unbelievable since so many less parts then the gas model. No transmission, no starter/alternator and the brakes last almost forever. And like you said oil change every, 10,000 miles... air filter might be the biggest expense.
hello. i have the same xse hybrid, bought it in mid July. so far i only fill it once with the same issue you had when the gas level indicator not showing full tank. i wonder if this is a defect, i hope not. the most i had so far with the mpg is 35 in normal mode, haven't tried the other modes, and never did a reset.
akila219 Good to know. Thanks for sharing.
Akila, thanks for sharing! Have you taken it to the Toyota dealer to check that out? Sounds like it’s common but I bet they’ll have a fix soon. If everyone with the issue reports it to Toyota hopefully they speed up a resolution. Good luck and enjoy your new ride! 😁👍
Try it in ECO model.... you'll be impressed. As far as the gas tank thing..... don't worry about it if you're getting 40 mpg.
Damn seagulls pooping on the rav4 lol
Haha seriously! 😂
I am getting around 35 mpg when averaging during fill up.. I wonder if the engine is broken in yet?
The engine is but all the other parts of the car aren't broken in. eg - brakes, tires, suspension etc
I hate the gas tank problem but great video
Thank you!
Get over it
Did you or has anyone upgraded the sound system? Were you happy with it?
Wondering the same thing, I ordered one with the regular sound system but now I’m insecure about it.
I really want one since my 2017 sonata is giving 19 to 20 MPGs and is a sedan. According to my math since I live in SoCal and I will be driving a lot of stop and go, idling a hybrid is the way to go and my math tells me it cost me $600 to operate my sonata every month with gas and car payment. With the rav4 if I get the lowest trim il be paying about the same or eve less, but if I dont get those MPGs I'll be loosing.
With that traffic I bet you’d get great mileage. When I was in stop and go or even just lower speed highway cruising...it was fantastic. Amazed me. I ducked the MPGs down on the longest stretches of my trip going 75-85 mph lol. If it was just in the metro area I would have averaged mid 40s I think. If you really watch the gauge cluster when EV mode is active..you can feather the gas to keep it in the mode a long time and continue to recharge the battery when you coast or brake. Good luck with your decision and thanks for watching, David! 😁👍
It thought the electronic engine powers the back wheels not the front wheels
I have a 2019 XSE hybrid - I average 30 mpg and it is easy driving and always in ECO mode. I don't see how these things get 41 MPG. I track it with miles and gallons used at the gas stations, not by the cars on board computer - they do tend to be off. I do like the car but I am disappointed in the gas mileage - and by not being able to fill the tank. I traded in a 2012 Prius for this car - and the Prius got about 40 MPG which dropped to 34 after the head gasket blew -
Dang sorry to hear that. I’ve heard a lot of mixed reviews in MPG. Hopefully it improves over time for you!
Hi, please answer my question if you can because i cannot find the answer anywhere. I am about to take a long road trip and since I will be driving for 13 hours not braking a lot, how will the car get charged? I know when you brake the car charges, but does it also charge while it is in ECO mode? Also when the battery is low, what should I do to charge it, just sit in my driveway with my foot on the brake? I just got the 2020 XSE yesterday and just a little confused about the whole hybrid battery. Thanks!
Hi Tonie! Good question. When driving long distances like that without using the brakes much, the gas engine will actually partially charge the battery. The gas engine’s main responsibility is to power the car but it will sometimes convert its power to battery power. When you’re at highway speeds most of the power will be the gas engine and the battery will only help out when it can, and if it can’t, that’s no problem because the gas engine will keep you going (it just won’t be as efficient, but still not bad).
When you are going down a hill or coasting, the battery will be recapturing some of the cars energy, the same way the brakes do. The brakes only charge the battery by capturing kinetic energy...so if you’re sitting still in your driveway, the brakes won’t help.
You actually don’t have to do anything different than drive normally - the vehicle will take care of itself and maintain a good balance of gas engine and battery power. If the battery is low, that’s ok, it just won’t be able to help as much and your MPGs will drop a little.
Eco mode helps to dull the throttle and use of the gas engine, so it tells the vehicle to use and or conserve as much as possible. On the highway it won’t make very much of a difference, primarily in city driving or stop and go traffic.
The biggest thing is try not to worry much about the status of the battery. It’s kind of fun to watch and pay attention to but it the vehicle will do the best it can without any additional work from you. To get the most out of it, Try to take advantage of slowing down slowly so you capture the most amount of energy possible, avoid hard accelerations because it will use more gas and take more battery power to propel the vehicle. Even using the “eco” button on the A/C controls helps to limit the energy used by the air conditioning.
I was super random with that but hope I made sense lol.
You’ve got yourself a nice ride, I hope you enjoy it! I’d be happy to answer any other questions 👍
@@PrimeAutotainment Thanks so much, this made a lot of sense and was really helpful.
Tonie Mirsky glad to hear it! 👍 have a great trip!
I wish that the XSE would also had Cooling Seats like the LIMITED.
Wouldn't the Panoramic Roof get Scratched if you put things up in the Roof?
The roof rail crossbars are high enough where stuff shouldn’t touch the glass 👍
RICARDO DIAZ You can get ventilated seats on the XSE, the only thing you can’t get on the XSE is the 360 camera
Unless they changed it for 202 the XSE can’t get ventilated seats, not in the US market anyways. Adventure and Limited only and it’s optional
@@PrimeAutotainment ventilated seats on the XSE aren't available in Canada either
Was the fuel fill-up ever addressed by Toyota in the 2019 model? I did some reading and this was a common problem where you couldn't fill up to a full tank.
I haven’t heard of a fix yet, but I haven’t looked much either. I would think there’s something that’s been done but I’m not sure. It’s a real bummer
I haven't heard as many complaints lately so maybe it's solved now.
@@henryhonda8408 all good. I bought the Rav4 2020 and I can fill up past the full line. No issues at all and it registers on the fuel gauge. They must have fixed the issue.
Thanks for that real world review. But is it my internet or was this recorded with a LD camera? I am note seeing this video in HD.
Thanks for watching! It’s all 1080p HD. If you’re watching on your phone try clicking the three vertical dots in the top right of the screen to adjust quality.
@@PrimeAutotainment it clear up, so it was the internet. I am so willing to get out my old 2001 corolla, for the XSE RAV4 Hybrid, but the prize is up from the older model year and the fact that it does not have Android Auto, it will force me to wait for the next model year.
Asy4life-67 In 2020 it will have Android Auto!!!!!!!
@@JJustinXu yes that why I am going to wait it out. I also just about an hour ago, I read about a recall for 2019 RAV4 Hybrid; 2019 Prius Hybrid included the Prime; 2020 Corolla Hybrid built between April to June 2019. The recall also include some Lexus Hybrid brand. The recall is for an issue with the Break booster which if become an issue can cause the auto breaking not to work. They will start sending out recall notice to owner by September.....so hopefully by 2020 model year, they should get all the bugs and make the RAV better then the 2019 model year.
Asy4life-67 yes agreed! I have had no problems with mine and love it!!!!!!!!!!!
How is this on harsh Canadian weather? Will it start the engine to warm me up
The engine starts almost immediately when it's cold
You have no worries whatsoever in harsh Canadian winters..... I know, I live there.... way up there! lol
Why oh why did they have the seat ventilation only on the adventure trim! I'm looking at going from my C-HR to it, and have to choose between Hybrid and more expensive, or cheaper and with seat ventilation... Ahhhhhh.
The limited can have the ventilation. Can’t remember if it’s standard or with a package but I know it’s available
@@PrimeAutotainment Sadly, here in Japan only the Adventure trim has the ventilation. All of the other trims don't feature it! Even the high spec hybrid, doesn't even have it as an option!
I’ve drive a 2015 Civic, I get about 30-32 mpg in city. I’m gonna wait on rav4 to bring this to 51mpg at the very least. Waiting waiting waiting .... guess I gotta wait another 10 years.
Dear Rip Van Winkle .... check in when you awake in 10 years ... You will have saved a bundle in gas money
How many gallons of gas did you use over how many miles? Curious if you do the mpg math if it equals or close to what the vehicle is telling you it's getting. Have yet to find any vehicle I've driven or any friend's vehicles that are consistent in registering correct mpg. We've found nearly every vehicle registers a higher mpg than actual when you do the math yourself.
I’m not really sure because the gas tank wouldn’t actually go to full...so I wasn’t sure how many gallons were actually used since I didn’t get a baseline to go off. Towards the end of the video I show it stopping the pump before the tank is full. But I have the same experience as you with any vehicle I’ve driven...actual mpg is less than computer measured
The user 1001cars test drives a lot of cars and seem skilled at eco driving. Check his video out. The car consumes less than Toyota claims (4.1 L/100 km city). When measured at gas station the difference was 4%, equal to all car computers. My personal test drive was also better than Toyota’s claim, of course then I eco drived with AC in eco mode not pushing out of EV mode until I had to, not overtaking cars in highway and only followed the traffic flow.
Robert Råman EV mode is cool, but only lasts so long. For example, I can remain in EV mode for only about a mile in my Prius (assuming the battery initially had a full charge) before energy is depleted and the gas engine has to activate. In my experience, this is generally the case for all conventional hybrids.
Phoggbank yes , I dont suggest that you can drive the car in ev mode but my point was to drive it in eco-mode and be very gentle with the acceleration and let the Electric motors give what can before the combustion engine kicking in. Yes some situations would trigger the drivers behind you and then you need to “wake up” the combustion engine but then be sure to release the throttle back to ev and let the car loose some speed, accelerate, loose some speed. This kind of eco-driving might be boring but you can drive the pretty Heavy RAV4 surprisingly cheap. Take a look at 1001cars just to see that test-drive and the mileage!:)
Robert Råman You are right! In fact, that’s the exact strategy I use in trying to maximize my gen. 2 Prius gas mileage !
You live in Texas yet you got snow on the floor of your mets or rock salt? whats up with that
It was sand from the beach 😁
Lol
Why only 219 up that the figure for the front wd hybrid the awd gas 222hp in the UK and befire anyone say that hp is different in the USA to Europe, the UK use hp the same as the USA where do use ps.
So inn the UK we 219 hp and 222hp hybrid
That’s interesting. Idk why it’s different but our hybrids are only AWD...the gas models have less power and a choice if FWD or AWD
How do you owners like the CVT transmission in the hybrid?
It removes the "fun factor" as you likely have heard but it makes driving much smoother with no more jerky transmission shifts/hunting. It takes time to get used to. For regular drivers most won't mind and may appreciate the smoothness and getting the most out of your engine with the ECVT. Driving enthusiasts will be disappointed.
James
Thank you for your very informative response!
Brian Mclaughlin The hybrid e-CVT uses planetary gears in a very efficient and simple design. It is a totally different configuration from a conventional CVT, which uses belts and pulleys.
Phoggbank
Thank you for that information.It sounds much more efficient that the belts and pulleys set up,but I have no technical expertise to support that.Just a guess.
It's not a standard CVT but a ECVT. it works on pinions and gears as opposed to the belt style.
Turn on the ECO mode to get the best MPG. I've gotten 46.5 my best.
Also my wife has a 2015 prius that gets 59mpg average driving
LOL, ya right. We traded in our 2015 Prius to buy the RAV4. Our Prius got 38mpg average or 10K miles. This RAV4 will probably average 35, but it's a much better vehicle than the Prius. The Prius was noisy and loud going down the highway.
I usually get those mpg's on my 2019 Insight pretty consistently in ECO mode. I'm getting this XSE Rav4 in blizzard pearl later this month. I'm thinking I'll probably get in the 45 mpg range but hoping for 50. lol
Getting more sand in the Rav4 than a 8 year old kid!
Is it true that when you hit the brake on the hybrid, it charges the battery?
Yep! I don’t know the technical details but they are regenerative and the battery can also be charged from the gas engine or from coasting. Pretty cool how it works
If you floor the brake the normal hydraulic brake caliper-brake-pad-rotor system will kick in and you trade the energy to heat but if you plan your driving and only brake gentle the rear axle with its motor , the two motors in the front will act as generators creating electric energy as you slow down
Automatic Like G town Tx
How is merging and passing power?
Strong merging and passing. Watch Redline Reviews latest xse test drive and he'll show you real world driving from a heavy footed driver ☺
It’s good. No troubles. It’s quicker than the gas only RAV4.
Your xse headlights have a NHTSA rating of "poor". I also have XSE and road lighting at night is quite poor. I added led fog lights and at least up close now and turning I can see well at night.
Yeah that’s a shame about the lights. I was thinking their distance wasn’t very good and they aim low. After driving other vehicles it’s definitely apparent. Good idea with the LED Fogs!
Hope you are not covering the battery vents.
Good point. I made sure the it still had space and most driving the green bag wasn’t down there. The other side had nothing or a smal suitcase that allows the underwear vent to curve away. Nice thing is they have a raked pattern to prevent true blockage and curve away. Thanks for pointing it out
Sounds like your have more complaints than pros
Love the new rav4
Not at all! I didn’t mean for it to come off like that. I have really high expectations for Toyota and I really enjoyed this Rav4. It’s very well done with only minor complaints
Any chance if you know if you can turn off the ambient lighting that lights up the inside at night? I know you can turn down the dimness on things like your speedometer and such, but the rest... 🤷
Seen a bunch of the Rav4 and the hybrid gets excellent gas mileage but it's too bulky in the back. The cargo volume is smaller than the previous generation (that's sad). It's a good vehicle but it's a bulky commuter vehicle versus a city dweller. $40K for a bulky Soccer Mom Compact SUV? I'm going Lexus for their new UX...less than $40K, parks everywhere, same gas mileage, luxury comfort, yeah not the best cargo volume but that's why roof cross bars are optional. Sorry, not sold with the new Rav4 Hybrid it sounds great...for every busy Mom. For the record, I'll be 30 soon.
I hear ya, the UX is solid and seems to be really put together!
Just keep in mind the Lexus UX has one of the most weakest engine and the mileage is not as good as the Rav4
@@joncruz It gets the same 38-41 mpg depending on your driving. I've been averaging 37mpg and I drive it mostly on Normal alternating with the EV mode in the city.
Would say it’s fast?
Faster than the gas-only RAV4!
Not fast but good enough! Like Phoggbank said...faster than gas only version
Gas ⛽️ only version is super slow. You put your foot down and the RAV complains. Poor thing. Feel bad for it. :)
I can get up to 45mpg I'm my 2016 accord sport with 190hp no hybrid battery in this car
Then you’d be able to get 50+ with this. Those are just ratings
Great video! I love my XSE Hybrid but I’m also having the same issue of the gas tank not filling up all the way. Even with the fuel reserve, I only get about 9-10 gallons at fill up when the gauge shows near empty on a 14.5 gallon tank. Many owners are also having the same problem as you can see in in these forum posts:
www.rav4world.com/threads/difficulty-with-getting-fuel-tank-full.298909/
www.rav4world.com/threads/have-you-had-trouble-filling-your-hybrid-gas-tank.300662/
Hopefully Toyota comes out with a fix for this soon. Other than that, this vehicle is fantastic and I thoroughly enjoy driving it.
Thank you! That’s interesting and thanks for the links. Hopefully they fix it soon...at least it’s nothing major and should be a fairly easy fix.
Glad to hear you’re enjoying your RAV4! 👍
I also had the same issue with the gas only filling up to 3/4 of a tank. So far Toyota has replaced the entire "fuel tank assembly and fuel gasket" so I guess you can decide if thats major or not. But other than the fuel issue, I really do love the car.
We also had Fuel Sending Unit replaced and it has not helped either. Like others have said, other than gas fill up issue, car has been great so far. Links supplied really define issue and what some of us have had done on ours with no real solution yet. Hopefully Toyota is really looking at this issue as it looks like it is getting worse as more people are able to get the Hybrid.
My new XSE is coming in as soon as it's being assembled later this month...... personally I couldn't care less about the gas tank issue. If its been looked after by now it would be fine but not a must.
I just cant handle the exterior on this new Rav4 i don’t know why i liked my previous 2017 Rav4 better than this model from outside and i am glad i switched to the 2019 highlander SE nightshade edition in Salsa Red Pearl color.
Can’t go wrong with the Highlander, good choice with the SE Nightshade as well 👍
Prime Autotainment Thanks! And yes i am definitely loving each and every inch of that beautiful vehicle.
We have the choice of real hide leather. Only the dynamic model getbtgat blue and black synthetic crap.
I have the magnetic gray xse hybrid. Blue print color looks like crap. Only color of the four that I refused to buy.
I hate the two tones :(... if you get a silver or gray car and then the roof is always black :(...
38k for the RAV4 ? you can buy the Acura RDX 2020 technology package with that money.
Justin N
Then pony up for premium fuel to run that turbo.I’d think about that.
@@travelinben1966 well, gas price will not be that expensive. I owned a Camry and a 2019 Acura Rdx. It's just 400 dollars a year difference between both of my vehicles.
I strongly considered the RDX but price difference started at $4000k CAD more for RDX. Once I calculated extra cost for premium fuel, higher insurance and repair costs I realized I'd spend $25,000 CAD more over 10 years to own the RDX. Not worth it in my books. 1500lbs towing capacity on RDX didn't help either 😔
RDX is a great SUV but has significantly higher cost.
Justin N
Agreed.RDX is a great vehicle,but the added expense and towing limitation rule it out.Unfortunately,the RAV hybrid has a light towing limit too.You have to go Adventure trim for the 3500 lb. capability.
Justin, go for it. Toyota makes the best hybrid system in the industry.
I purchased my Rav 4 hybrid 2019 XLE for less than $30k.
Power seat tailgate heated seats, blind spot monitoring.
Black interior just doesn't do it for me. I need a lighter interior color.
HALWG51 Get the Limited Hybrid!
Nolan u shaved lol
Only every once in a while 😁
The black wheels look pretty cheap and detracting in appearance.
I’m pretty sure the XSE is the only one that gets these...you’d be safe with the other trim wheels
I liked everything except the black wheels.
I hope they have xse with other wheels option.
@@benbuy1381 I was able to get dealership to swap black xse wheels for limited 19" wheels. Personally I think black wheels look better but I need 19 inch rims for my aggressive driving.
Thanks James for the info. It took care of my concerns, and definitely I will get the xse with 19in rims.
Individual transportation is a huge mistake .
Rich people playing ; whole world is dying
All those freakin lines on the display just to backup? Those knobs look like the ones off my barbeque. And that gauge cluster is horrible design. And that body is ugly. What the hell toyota.
Are you a Mazda fanboy........ perhaps?? Or CR-V?