After a nightmare of multiple Mercedes and a Tesla I was so done with the "luxury" brands that have constant issues and can never get parts. Went with a maxed out Rav 4 XSE and it's been the best decision i've ever made. Just put my first 500+ mile road trip on it and it's like a dream. Never veering away from Toyota/Lexus for the rest of my driving days
I always tell folks you can go with euro luxury brands but just be sure to lease them and not own them so that when shit hits the fan the manufacturer can be the one picking up the tab. But at the same time it still doesn’t solve the problem of not having the parts available in a decent timeframe
I’m going with whatever vehicle still offers a stick shift ! 2 years ago I discovered this channel when I was hunting for a new car. I ended up getting my new car but am still hooked on the channel. Speaks to the entertainment value of this channel !
Toyotas for life 1.reliability 2.resell value 3.drives so smooth 4.cheap on maintence 5.amazing on gas 6. no turbos on some models 7. all models come with hybrid
I grew up in the Detroit area, and up until a few short years ago, I used to play this game I called "spot the Japanese car" while driving the freeway from the airport to my hometown. In an hour long drive, I was lucky to see 10. I didn't even know the Dodge Journey was a thing until I went home for the holidays!
Toyota deserves its great reputation! I just want a car that makes me happily thrilled when I'm driving it. That's how I feel in my Camaro. I'm not bragging, it's just how I feel going down tne road in my car.
This is a "good overall review" of the "Toyota Hybrid." Raiti's Rides fans appreciate it when you travel from that "special review place" in Florida to bring us these reviews!
I’ve got a 2024 RAV4 XLE Hybrid. I will admit, a bit bland; but there’s nothing else I’d probably be driving. 100% reliability and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
@@johnvolz6051I doubt it lol, my dad was able to get this issue fixed on our 2020 RAV4 Limited Hybrid back in 2021, it doesn’t affect the newer RAV4s
I might be weird but I genuinely enjoy driving our 2020 RAV4 Limited Hybrid, the non-hybrid ones feel a bit bland imo but they’re still great little SUVs
@@waltchan Both car original transmission and Engine. He was posting regularly on FB because he is doing alot of driving from one state to another. They are solid cars, if you looking to buy, get the New 24 or 25 Rav4. 25 will be the last of this model. My other Rav4 is 15 years old this year.
I have the Venza Hybrid AWD. 40.5 mpg and 85,000 miles and never seen the shop. It's the same basic vehicle. The Toyota CVT is nothing like any other CVT since it's run by electric motors and not belt driven. Our 2018 Camry got 50.5 mpg. We just ordered a Lexus ES300H to replace the Venza.
Toyota RAV4 is really a great vehicle and is really suitable for any situation as a daily driver. We got 2 RAV4's, one of them a V6 and the other a normal 4-Cylinder, and yeah they're both on the old side, 2011 and older and but they have 2 things that I love having in a vehicle that many of the newer vehicles are moving away from these days which are cd players and analog gauges. I go on long drives a lot so I like listening to soundtrack cds so I don't hear the broadcasts like commercials on TV's and I'm not a big fan of digital clusters or screens along with the infotainment screens. They might look nice in some cases but I'm old school in that front. The vehicles are still running great on all cylinders many years later. My dad's V6 was with us since day one and he's taken care of it with regular maintenance and annual rust proofing, and our 4-cylinder since 2019 hasn't given us much trouble other than a little leak at one point but it is a mid-2000s vehicle and it had a lot of kilometers on it (Canada) from previous owners when we got it. Right now both of them are over 260k total kilometers.
Oh darn! You just reminded me that I forgot to remove my CDs from my 2009 Camry Hybrid that was recently declared a total loss by my insurance company after being rear ended. I miss that car - so reliable and I'll miss a CD player in my next new vehicle too.
Am driving a 2021 rav4 cruiser and its the best choice i ever made interms of buying cars; super reliable and the only upgrade shall be the 2025 rav4 hybrid .
Just got our 24 xse hybrid and love it. Averaging 38.5 mpg and only need to fill up once a month. Also have a Lexus tx so did not mind going rav4 for the trips to the grocery store and around town. Got it for $2000 under msrp very easily.
I’m a technician at Michelin US5 where my department makes a few different models, but we make the OEM Michelin Primacy A/S tires for the RAV4. Gotta love my Toyota Tacoma as well, made in Texas.
@@waltchan I can’t speak about them too much as I’ve only had one set of AT tires from them, but I’d imagine Yokohama has high quality standards like Michelin
can also store that trunk cover in with the spare. special slot for it when the seats are down. the only issue i have with my 2023 rav4 hybrid woodlands edition is that the phone pairing and infotainment is not rock solid. wont always connect and glitches sometimes. otherwise great vehicles.
(7:30) "Toyota does something better with their hybrid systems, I think it is black magic or vodoo" True. Their engines are incredible and super gas saving!
Basically there's no cvt, the electric motors are able to propel the vehicle from stand still as you gain speed the ice unit kicks in for more power and charge the battery pack and no fake shifts like crv.
my husband has a 2023 RAV4 hybrid xle with 62k miles his lifetime mpg never reset just crosses 47 mpg that’s lifetime mpg he still has same tires just oil change every 5k miles and air filters best suv ever he consistently get 46 to 48 mpg hand calculated at the pump on a 250 mile tank he got 50.50 mpg hand calculated Toyota makes the best and most efficient hybrids out their if you know how to drive the for thier best gas mileage he also gets 635 miles on a full tank also in the summer when it’s cooler out in Florida he gets 650 easy we love Toyota hybrids
I’m with you Joe, I never liked the looks of the RAV4 but this latest version looks awesome. I think it’s by far the best looking in the segment. I do like the Rogue but the drivetrain on this is far better. Winner, RAV4
Hi joe A lot of car companies are cutting cost no rear seat pockets and rear vents . The Hard plastics its easier to clean come time for Resale at dealerships & for customers that do ride share . I guess its a win Win
They get 41+ mpg. This guys has no idea what he’s talking about. And it doesn’t have a cvt. It has a split planetary gear set that operates like a cvt. Toyotas ecvt is actually the most robust, reliable transmission on the market
I'm looking for a SUV (either plug-in or full EV) as my second vehicle (my current ride being the 2016 Golf GTI for the past 7 years which I'll never sell) in about 2 years, now that I have kids. RAV4 Prime, Model Y or Rivian R2 being my top picks. I hope the next generation RAV4 comes out soon, and if it looks just as nice and rugged as the current one, doesn't get significantly bigger, and if it comes with about 100km of EV only range, I'll be down with the RAV4!
I would have purchased the Rav 4 (I've had two previous ones) but the seats were so incredibly uncomfortable and I make too many long trips, that I couldn't imagine sitting in those seats. So I bought the Honda CRV.
I think there's talk of a redesign for 2026 and I personally am welcome to it. As much as I love the RAV4, it could use a nicer screen (smaller bezels) similar to what's in the new camry's and such, and overall just more value being brought to the lower trims
Still 45k is bit high, its almost the price of Luxury cars like Signia XLE, Venza Limited and Lexus 350h (starts at 46k) etc..all these are hybrids as well.
I wish people would educate themselves with Toyota’s e-cvt thats in the hybrids. It only shares the cvt name but its nothing like a traditional cvt. The e-cvt has a planetary gear set, its not operated by “rubber bands” I mean metal bands that a traditional cvt uses. This e-cvt is arguably more reliable than a regular torque converter automatic trans. Theres tons of documented vehicles with the original e-cvt with over 300-400k miles. Very few reviewers know the details and most just say “2.5 hybrid with a cvt”.
I love hybrids for their fuel efficiency. I plan to go back to hybrid from ev just because of the long range and fast refueling time. If I haven’t got my model y in 2022 I would for sure have a hybrid right now. Once I need a battery replacement for my model y I’ll trade in for a Lexus hybrid or plug in hybrid maybe.
I don't need to see the video. Yes is the answer. I love the ventilated seats and the interior seat color options on the Limited, but I absolutely hate the matte finishes on the vehicle. As a result, I went with a 24 XSE Hybrid for a more sportier look....got all the tech on it so loaded like the Limited just no ventilated seats....Unlike the others I don't think the styling is out of date...but I will say this--if they solve the noise problem in the cabin I'll upgrade.
I like that HVAC controls are not on touch displays. The design engineers need to stop listening to their marketing team vs what tesla is doing where everything is touch display.
For some reason, scratching your head on both sides is so appropriate and funny for that question- Why put AWD on the back. Maybe to show off to other drivers?
They’re also raising the price on everything and it’s mostly interior on a lot of the units. If you don’t care that much about having the internal part of your car look like your house, then don’t worry about it.👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
You pay $30-40k for a suv and the dash looks like someone went to radio shake and got a tablet and glued it to the dash. Why can't they design a dashboard with an intergrated display?
It's not a true CVT transmission; in fact, it's not really a transmission in the true sense. It's a planetary gear setup that's electronically controlled. For regulatory reasons, it's called an eCVT transmission. It's super-reliable. Toyota has been using this "transmission" for over 20 years, starting with the original Prius. Of course, it's been updated along the way, but it's never been known to be problematic.
Very nice if not a bit pricy with this trim level. For your run, I got about just about 8.4 sec. on 0-60 using my phone's stopwatch which I know not very accurate. Is the 7 sec 0-60 a fairly accurate number you state for this bad-boy? We have friends that have both late models in an XLE and XSE formats and their only complaint is that the engine can get quite loud under hard acceleration and some road noise, but love it otherwise.
Toyota tend to not refresh their cars too often. Look at the Corolla as an example. That has looked the same for a few years now. It works, so why change it. Keeps costs down a bit if you don't change too often
Speaking as someone who drives the '23 Sport Touring CRV (top trim), the only thing the CRV has on the RAV is exterior looks. -No ventilated seats option -No rear heated seats option -No pano roof option If they refresh the RAV soon to look more in line with the rest of Toyota trucks, CRV may just get traded in.
Thanks!
Oh wow! That is very generous of you! Thank you!
Welcome
After a nightmare of multiple Mercedes and a Tesla I was so done with the "luxury" brands that have constant issues and can never get parts. Went with a maxed out Rav 4 XSE and it's been the best decision i've ever made. Just put my first 500+ mile road trip on it and it's like a dream. Never veering away from Toyota/Lexus for the rest of my driving days
That’s so wonderful to hear!
I always tell folks you can go with euro luxury brands but just be sure to lease them and not own them so that when shit hits the fan the manufacturer can be the one picking up the tab. But at the same time it still doesn’t solve the problem of not having the parts available in a decent timeframe
Is yours loud on the highway? I keep hearing everyone say how loud it is on the highway both wind and road noise.
Yeah got a rav4 XSE a couple of yrs ago and its been great. The only reason why i would upgrade is because of space.
Congrats! My grandma has a 2020 RAV4 Limited Hybrid and it’s an amazing vehicle, driving experience is surprisingly enjoyable too
Still driving my 2005 Camry with over 350,000 kns that I bought used. Almost 20 years old & still rock solid. Toronto, Canada
I’m going with whatever vehicle still offers a stick shift ! 2 years ago I discovered this channel when I was hunting for a new car. I ended up getting my new car but am still hooked on the channel. Speaks to the entertainment value of this channel !
Good luck, stick shift is almost firmly in the hobbyist category now
@@arkadious9320 hobbyist ? My car is for daily driving.
Toyotas for life
1.reliability
2.resell value
3.drives so smooth
4.cheap on maintence
5.amazing on gas
6. no turbos on some models
7. all models come with hybrid
I grew up in the Detroit area, and up until a few short years ago, I used to play this game I called "spot the Japanese car" while driving the freeway from the airport to my hometown. In an hour long drive, I was lucky to see 10. I didn't even know the Dodge Journey was a thing until I went home for the holidays!
RAV4 all day long. Our 24 rav is getting 42 mpg in the Summer 🔥
W, my dad manages to get 38 MPG in our 2020 RAV4 Limited Hybrid and he drives it like there’s no tomorrow LOL, my grandma gets over 40 MPG lol
My go to channel for car knowledge, informative , entertaining, can't go wrong with this.
Toyota deserves its great reputation! I just want a car that makes me happily thrilled when I'm driving it. That's how I feel in my Camaro. I'm not bragging, it's just how I feel going down tne road in my car.
"If you're ever rubbing your knob, and your hand slips..." I see what you did there.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
The thing I like about the hybrid Toyotas is that sound it makes when you put it in reverse
That's a mandated sound to warn others when a hybrid vehicle is moving.
I like it
This is a "good overall review" of the "Toyota Hybrid." Raiti's Rides fans appreciate it when you travel from that "special review place" in Florida to bring us these reviews!
My dad and grandma share a 2020 RAV4 Limited Hybrid, it’s an amazing little SUV for the price, I still highly recommend it in 2024
I’ve got a 2024 RAV4 XLE Hybrid. I will admit, a bit bland; but there’s nothing else I’d probably be driving. 100% reliability and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
I think it’s required for hybrids and electric vehicles to have a sound in reverse
Super bland. But i love it.
Do you have issues with the gas tank?
@@johnvolz6051I doubt it lol, my dad was able to get this issue fixed on our 2020 RAV4 Limited Hybrid back in 2021, it doesn’t affect the newer RAV4s
I might be weird but I genuinely enjoy driving our 2020 RAV4 Limited Hybrid, the non-hybrid ones feel a bit bland imo but they’re still great little SUVs
one guy worked for some company, he put 400000 miles on his 2020 Rav4, he did some long hour work. Impressive
Is it still original transmission?
@@waltchan Both car original transmission and Engine. He was posting regularly on FB because he is doing alot of driving from one state to another. They are solid cars, if you looking to buy, get the New 24 or 25 Rav4. 25 will be the last of this model. My other Rav4 is 15 years old this year.
Joe is always in the know, and that's definitely so. 👍
You are a poet and didn’t know it
Nicely done, thanks. Regards from Baltimore.
I am so glad that if I decide to rub my knob my hands won’t slip. Peace of mind is always good.
It is the important things!
After about 25k miles my Rav4 hybrid mileage went up to 40 mpg average. I am kind of a leadfoot so I am impressed.
Oh wow!
Love this Toyota and I honestly don't mind if it has a cvt, it's all about the mpg's.
I have the Venza Hybrid AWD. 40.5 mpg and 85,000 miles and never seen the shop. It's the same basic vehicle. The Toyota CVT is nothing like any other CVT since it's run by electric motors and not belt driven. Our 2018 Camry got 50.5 mpg. We just ordered a Lexus ES300H to replace the Venza.
Class leader. Offers features the competition doesn’t offer.
Toyota RAV4 is really a great vehicle and is really suitable for any situation as a daily driver. We got 2 RAV4's, one of them a V6 and the other a normal 4-Cylinder, and yeah they're both on the old side, 2011 and older and but they have 2 things that I love having in a vehicle that many of the newer vehicles are moving away from these days which are cd players and analog gauges. I go on long drives a lot so I like listening to soundtrack cds so I don't hear the broadcasts like commercials on TV's and I'm not a big fan of digital clusters or screens along with the infotainment screens. They might look nice in some cases but I'm old school in that front. The vehicles are still running great on all cylinders many years later. My dad's V6 was with us since day one and he's taken care of it with regular maintenance and annual rust proofing, and our 4-cylinder since 2019 hasn't given us much trouble other than a little leak at one point but it is a mid-2000s vehicle and it had a lot of kilometers on it (Canada) from previous owners when we got it. Right now both of them are over 260k total kilometers.
Oh darn! You just reminded me that I forgot to remove my CDs from my 2009 Camry Hybrid that was recently declared a total loss by my insurance company after being rear ended. I miss that car - so reliable and I'll miss a CD player in my next new vehicle too.
No zonks at all from me. The RAV4 sure does look good and also so does the CR-V.
Am driving a 2021 rav4 cruiser and its the best choice i ever made interms of buying cars; super reliable and the only upgrade shall be the 2025 rav4 hybrid .
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That would be hilarious Toby!
Sales are really moving for the Rav4.
It should pass 500k units this year, and it pass the Dodge Ram for #3 overall
You're probably right. Here in Canada, it's hard to find any Rav4 units on dealer lots.
RAV4 is awesome
I have 2021 rav4 with 31k six months ago trade in my 2015 so far I put 10k miles on it so far no issues loving the fuel efficiency
Thanks Bryan for sharing that great ownership insight!
Amazing review Joe.
Not into either rav4 or crv but given the choice between those two I’ll go with the rav4 since you can get it with a 8 speed automatic
Just got our 24 xse hybrid and love it. Averaging 38.5 mpg and only need to fill up once a month. Also have a Lexus tx so did not mind going rav4 for the trips to the grocery store and around town. Got it for $2000 under msrp very easily.
Iam Just not a Crossover & SUV guy. I appreciate you Reviewing different segments of Automobiles ☺️👊
Love this grade of RAV4
I’m a technician at Michelin US5 where my department makes a few different models, but we make the OEM Michelin Primacy A/S tires for the RAV4.
Gotta love my Toyota Tacoma as well, made in Texas.
What's your opinion with Yokohama tires in XLE Premium that are built in Japan only?
@@waltchan I can’t speak about them too much as I’ve only had one set of AT tires from them, but I’d imagine Yokohama has high quality standards like Michelin
Yes Fender trim should be painted. If people dont take care of the trim it will fade. Products for black trim .
can also store that trunk cover in with the spare. special slot for it when the seats are down.
the only issue i have with my 2023 rav4 hybrid woodlands edition is that the phone pairing and infotainment is not rock solid. wont always connect and glitches sometimes. otherwise great vehicles.
Wind noise is annoying on the Rav4. Only thing i don't like about mine.
The better buy is the Toyota VENZA Hybrid. Not that many Venzas, they are more stylish & you get more for your money!
No the venza is a horrible purchase
Venza is a little smaller than Rav4 but it gives Lexus feel.
@@naveenthemachineYou already here man 😂..Welcome Naveen, The Hyundai-Kia machine! 😂😂
Venza's cargo space is smaller than Corolla Cross too.
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍
I did not have Joe singing a Poison song on my bingo card, but I’m sure glad he did 😂
(7:30) "Toyota does something better with their hybrid systems, I think it is black magic or vodoo" True. Their engines are incredible and super gas saving!
Basically there's no cvt, the electric motors are able to propel the vehicle from stand still as you gain speed the ice unit kicks in for more power and charge the battery pack and no fake shifts like crv.
my husband has a 2023 RAV4 hybrid xle with 62k miles his lifetime mpg never reset just crosses 47 mpg that’s lifetime mpg he still has same tires just oil change every 5k miles and air filters best suv ever he consistently get 46 to 48 mpg hand calculated at the pump on a 250 mile tank he got 50.50 mpg hand calculated Toyota makes the best and most efficient hybrids out their if you know how to drive the for thier best gas mileage he also gets 635 miles on a full tank also in the summer when it’s cooler out in Florida he gets 650 easy we love Toyota hybrids
The answer is yes, we need both interior and exterior design with improved fuel economy of UX hybrid as well around 45/41 please!
Great Review Joe
Yes of course Joe & I should buy this instead.
I’m with you Joe, I never liked the looks of the RAV4 but this latest version looks awesome. I think it’s by far the best looking in the segment. I do like the Rogue but the drivetrain on this is far better. Winner, RAV4
You have good taste!
Hi joe A lot of car companies are cutting cost no rear seat pockets and rear vents . The Hard plastics its easier to clean come time for Resale at dealerships & for customers that do ride share . I guess its a win Win
weird how the pre refreshed hybrids got 40mpg combined
They get 41+ mpg. This guys has no idea what he’s talking about. And it doesn’t have a cvt. It has a split planetary gear set that operates like a cvt.
Toyotas ecvt is actually the most robust, reliable transmission on the market
@@fallguy4209 Yeah thats what i thought, i have a 2021 Rav4 Hybrid and it gets 40 combined !
The interior is very nice.
Good looking rental you got there Joe!
everytime i see a prime, i always say "why is it so shiny" haha, great video!
That’s A Nice Rav4👍🏻👌🏻🚙!
I'm looking for a SUV (either plug-in or full EV) as my second vehicle (my current ride being the 2016 Golf GTI for the past 7 years which I'll never sell) in about 2 years, now that I have kids. RAV4 Prime, Model Y or Rivian R2 being my top picks. I hope the next generation RAV4 comes out soon, and if it looks just as nice and rugged as the current one, doesn't get significantly bigger, and if it comes with about 100km of EV only range, I'll be down with the RAV4!
I would have purchased the Rav 4 (I've had two previous ones) but the seats were so incredibly uncomfortable and I make too many long trips, that I couldn't imagine sitting in those seats. So I bought the Honda CRV.
I think there's talk of a redesign for 2026 and I personally am welcome to it. As much as I love the RAV4, it could use a nicer screen (smaller bezels) similar to what's in the new camry's and such, and overall just more value being brought to the lower trims
Absolutely Enjoy Your Reviews 🇿🇦👍🏻
$45k is too high, should be below 40k
It is a hybrid though.
Still 45k is bit high, its almost the price of Luxury cars like Signia XLE, Venza Limited and Lexus 350h (starts at 46k) etc..all these are hybrids as well.
@@Gopinathk17 You won't get a Lexus 350h under $50K once standard features from Limited RAV4 hybrid are included.
In Europe this would be around 60k. Dang taxes.
I wish people would educate themselves with Toyota’s e-cvt thats in the hybrids. It only shares the cvt name but its nothing like a traditional cvt. The e-cvt has a planetary gear set, its not operated by “rubber bands” I mean metal bands that a traditional cvt uses. This e-cvt is arguably more reliable than a regular torque converter automatic trans. Theres tons of documented vehicles with the original e-cvt with over 300-400k miles. Very few reviewers know the details and most just say “2.5 hybrid with a cvt”.
Indeed, CVT AND E-CVT HAVE IN COMMON ONLY OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLES, ALL OTHER THINGS ARE DIFFERENT 😊
And then the hybrid battery fails. So, you're at breakeven or not doing any better with gas-powered.
compact suv = $45,000. Wow. Great video, Joe 🎉🎉
I love hybrids for their fuel efficiency. I plan to go back to hybrid from ev just because of the long range and fast refueling time. If I haven’t got my model y in 2022 I would for sure have a hybrid right now. Once I need a battery replacement for my model y I’ll trade in for a Lexus hybrid or plug in hybrid maybe.
I don't need to see the video. Yes is the answer. I love the ventilated seats and the interior seat color options on the Limited, but I absolutely hate the matte finishes on the vehicle. As a result, I went with a 24 XSE Hybrid for a more sportier look....got all the tech on it so loaded like the Limited just no ventilated seats....Unlike the others I don't think the styling is out of date...but I will say this--if they solve the noise problem in the cabin I'll upgrade.
Viva the NEW Toyota RAV4!
This isn’t new still the same redesign with the refresh from a couple years ago…
@@mattmekhaeil True
I can assure you the MPG is better. I have driven from Gainesville to Miami lots of times, and always reaches with more than 1/4 of a tank
Does all rav 4 hybrid has a spread tire or only the limited edition?
I’m waiting for next generation rav4 forever!
10:28 I see what you did there 😂
Thanks for letting me share the laughs and this RAV4 with you Andrew!
I goggled the Akio Toyoda beanie baby value. You’re wrong for that Joe
I like that HVAC controls are not on touch displays.
The design engineers need to stop listening to their marketing team vs what tesla is doing where everything is touch display.
Hey Raiti, Do you have any insider information on whether there will be a 2025 RAV4 release this year?
The tan with the blue is pretty
I agree with you 100%
Alright Joe I’m team Honda here the CRV looks a lot better in my opinion
Sure, it does. But comparing features, RAV4 has the CRV defeated.
I don't like the backside look of the CRV.
So if you got to pick between this and the Venza limited, which would you choose?
For some reason, scratching your head on both sides is so appropriate and funny for that question- Why put AWD on the back. Maybe to show off to other drivers?
I wonder when the RAV4 is getting a redesign
@BrianEugeneLee-FJCruiser doubtful, but its rumored the 1.8 engine will be in it. Turbo boosted
Likely in the next year
They’re also raising the price on everything and it’s mostly interior on a lot of the units. If you don’t care that much about having the internal part of your car look like your house, then don’t worry about it.👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Love your car video
Comparing a hybrid eCVT to a normal CVT is like comparing email to paper mail. There is no real comparison.
Have A Safe Trip Joe 🧳🛫🛬⛱️
Why is it so low to the ground?? Not sure it would work well on the Big Island.😔 will the rims peel and scratch??
I’m tired of that front grill. Although I do like the interior color. And yes a spare is good. Wow you are a young lad. 😂
You pay $30-40k for a suv and the dash looks like someone went to radio shake and got a tablet and glued it to the dash. Why can't they design a dashboard with an intergrated display?
I don’t know. HUD is a little overrated to me. I’ve driven cars with them and I don’t really care for it. To each their own
Are any of these new 2025 model SUV 's coming with a thief protection plate to cover the catalytic converter?
I would love to have the money to buy this exact rav4. Hopefully one day
What is the consensus on the CVT transmission? Reliable or nah?
Toyota does it right. Me personally I have the gas rav4 for the 8 speed automatic
It's not a true CVT transmission; in fact, it's not really a transmission in the true sense. It's a planetary gear setup that's electronically controlled. For regulatory reasons, it's called an eCVT transmission. It's super-reliable. Toyota has been using this "transmission" for over 20 years, starting with the original Prius. Of course, it's been updated along the way, but it's never been known to be problematic.
It’s not NISSAN CVT, it’s E-CVT and yes they are different and I don’t had any issues so far.
Very nice if not a bit pricy with this trim level. For your run, I got about just about 8.4 sec. on 0-60 using my phone's stopwatch which I know not very accurate. Is the 7 sec 0-60 a fairly accurate number you state for this bad-boy? We have friends that have both late models in an XLE and XSE formats and their only complaint is that the engine can get quite loud under hard acceleration and some road noise, but love it otherwise.
I wanna know if the two front seats go all the way back and down so i can sleep in it on a mattress, in the new AWD camry
That is an interesting question.
Great vehicle, needs a refresh in my opinion.
I’m ready to see what the next gen will look like
Toyota tend to not refresh their cars too often. Look at the Corolla as an example. That has looked the same for a few years now. It works, so why change it. Keeps costs down a bit if you don't change too often
2025 will be the big redesigned of the rav4. Expect the front to be similar to the camry and new interior + 5th gen hybrid system i think
*2026
Where are you getting your mpg ratings?
It gets 41 city/ 38 hwy.
and I’ve gotten better
I knew it was a limited cause of the rims. I ❤ the blue, friends of mine have a rav limited in silver sky his name is Charlie and we ❤him
That is so great to hear!
I think the RAV4 is the most popular SUV
It's true, I don't think I've ever gone one drive without seeing at least 1 RAV4 on the road.
I love the rav4
Looks alright.
Wish they would tone down the front end Transformer look.
Speaking as someone who drives the '23 Sport Touring CRV (top trim), the only thing the CRV has on the RAV is exterior looks.
-No ventilated seats option
-No rear heated seats option
-No pano roof option
If they refresh the RAV soon to look more in line with the rest of Toyota trucks, CRV may just get traded in.
If it’s working, don’t trade it in
Rav4 had a refresh...
That’s A nice Car