2021 Toyota RAV4 review - the best hybrid SUV you can buy? | What Car?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2019
- SUVs are all gas-guzzling planet-polluters, right? Well, not the latest Toyota RAV4 hybrid. Watch our video review to find out if this frugal SUV is the best hybrid on sale.
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I disagree with a lot of what you say about this car. I drove the Rav4 2020 back in November 2019 on a 1,400 mile round trip from London to Scotland. I had the car on ECO the whole time and never felt under powered even going up steep mountain hills. There was bags of power. Unlike you, I found the engine noise very satisfying. Handling was excellent and the car always felt absolutely solid! The only thing that let this car down was the Media and SatNav (GPS) system.
I think the outside is ugly but as I spent 99% of the time looking from the inside, I didn't care. Visibility was excellent and the reverse camera was one of the best I've used.
The car "says" it comes with a SatNav but it's completely useless! DON'T WHATEVER YOU DO, RELY ON THIS FOR LONG DRIVES. It's clunky and laggy reaction is not the worst thing. The SatNav did not recognise half the places we wanted to go to. Moreover, coming off the A66 and onto the the A1(M) heading south, the SatNav froze and was completely useless. Had we been relying on this and not Google Maps and Waze on our mobile phones, we would have been in terrible trouble. Even when we stopped for an hour at a service station, when we got back to the car, it was still frozen, showing our position 60 miles back. When we reached London, it still thought it was in Scotch Corner!
It wasn't until we came to give the car back the next day, did the SatNav magically return to life. Toyota ought to be totally ashamed and embarrassed by this Media system which feels like something out of the early 1990s.
I use Waze anyway so not swayed either way. I have a Pruis Excel and the media system is the same as you describe.....
..... well you can't have it all unless you are prepared to spend a minimum of 80 grand.
Nice to hear from the Toyota Dealership. Thanks.
Purchased one at the beginning of the year since then love the car.. Highly recommended
Glad to see Rebecca Jackson back!, no rain can’t stop her to do an amazing review as always, used to follow her in another TH-cam car review channel :-)
Toyota really need to sort out the infotainment system, it let's them down on all models.
Good review and what a lovely cat!
The corolla in Brazil already has both Android auto and apple car play. They say licensing in europe is what is holding the release back...
@@joseluislopes3956 Stupid EU
Good thing there is Apple CarPlay on the version i purchased....otherwise i'd go nuts with the default infotainment system's navigation..
apple car play now available in EU as well
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both included now.
That cat is all the attention this video need! Forget the rav4!!!
Haziq Azrai love it. The pose once sat in front of the car like saying “it’s just a car, innit, who gives a shit?” Is marvellous...
Haziq Azrai What a lovely Blue British shorthair.
I just got my, fewcdays ago and I must say f... love it. I'm always BMW car person but I must agreed with others is comfortable, quick enough plenty space for my family 2+2,and spacefull for going on holiday. And so far with normal driving ,sometimes racing 😋 I get easy 55 mpg so that better then any of my cars till now.
I vote for the presenter, who cares about the cat.
@@galaga8834 I do, and i love Rebecca more than anything. But that cat is cute.
Rav 4 Mary Poppins Edition :)
🤣😂
As a massive car fan, your video was enjoyable, great style of presentation :)
I only sat in one today having dismissed them as an oversized tank. However, since there is still no sign of the Corolla Cross arriving in the U.K. I am getting more tempted. The front of the C-HR (driving position etc) is perfect for me but I wouldn't want to subject anyone to the back seats.
“We really like the look and feel and quality of these dials”. Shame the same couldn’t be said about the panels.
I literally watched this video for her.. not for the car.. her presenting style and accent, and her beauty.. she has won me..😍
bruh
Dont be so thirsty you fool
I have a 2020 XLE hybrid in the US and it has android auto and carplay. I use the Android auto, plug my phone in right away when I get inand when I start the car it starts right up on Android Auto. It works perfect and I really like the RAV4.
I have a Toyota rav4 2021 hybrid
1. wireless charging 5 seater
2. 5 seater
3. Reverse camera
Love the Cat ;),just sitting there soooo chilled ,great start.
I just bought this car, than newer model I’ll get it in September so I can get the new 70 plate I bought the Excel model meaning it’s got all the specs inside it ... I even have screen mirroring in it !
What colour and wheels?
Generally fair, although the same old cliche of it being noisy when floored and not 'relaxing' show me any car that isn't noisy under full power! And no one should be too 'relaxed' when driving foot to the floor. Another plus is it has a spare wheel onboard (as long as you don't order the all glass roof). I agree the CR-V narrowly has the better ride and powertrain, handling is even. Toyota wins on BIK tax, cheaper lease rates combined. If I was buying private I would take the CR-V, if buying company car, Toyota. My RAV arrives soon.
I've ordered one - 2021 Excel model (AWD) with the premium pack & protection+ pack.
I can't wait for June for delivery. That's three months from now.
@Joseph Folorunsho I love it and drives smooth.
Becca's back! Yay 🤗
She was pregnant and recently just gave birth to twin boys
Is Australia getting the RAV4 Black Edition at all and if yes, when is it coming here? I see it is already launched in US and Europe and looks stunning.
1:47 that panel jumping out doesn't really scream quality though.
I have a 15 year-old Toyota and it currently has better build quality.
I was just about to comment the same.
I hate reviews that talk bull, the panel moved when you pressed the button all while saying it has great build quality and you sit in the back as a short person saying it has bags of room when it clearly doesn't, try comparing it the the Skoda Kodiak again when talking quality and space....
Why not just be honest?
The whole reason WHAT Magazine's and their now media accounts exist is because they were once impartial places where you found the honest reviews, sadly this hasn't been the case for a while.
Shocking video stopped 4 minutes in.
Think i'll go watch Bob Flavin now and get an honest car review.
That's madness. Someone's been asked very nicely to say nice things
Yeah that’s odd tbh the one I bought and the ones I test drove here in the US definitely never did that.
Make a comparison video of the new rav 4 and the Mazda x5
I'm sure I wasn't the only one who saw the whole panel flexed when she said the quality of the dials @ 1:48.
Dude first thing
Me too.....quality 😂
i thought so, but if you watch it again, you will se that the whole image is shaking when she says "dials" even the armrest and her fingers, is most probably a camera lens/zoon effect, have a look carefully
I was scrolling the comments looking to see if anyone else noticed that.
@Alberto Benelli I’ve watched a few times. It was definitely the panel
absolutely stunning,and the rav 4 aint bad either
The car looks beautiful, also as commented by someone else at "1:47 that panel jumping out doesn't really scream quality though.
" It isn't the panel jumping out but a focusing issue of the camera/recording, as pointed out by another commenter. The Rav 4 looks stunning and is a very reliable car. Inshallah my next car lol
I thought the cat came with the car when it sauntered into the shot! 😂
No you only get a free cat with Skoda SUV models.
Great video Rebecca 🇬🇧👍
If you’re looking for a company car under £40K with a big boot and slightly less obscene BIK rates the options today are extremely limited. Once the software upgrade is available this is a good option. Regarding style, I think it looks great... just wish it was available with 20” rims.
The beautiful tones of Rebecca's voice, I'm sure she could sell any car.
"it could be a bit bigger" 3:44
I love mine but the battery is always showing half full, is there a technical problem with the battery? No matter the length or style of my driving
is no one going to point out the adorable little cat
i was expecting it to be not so comfortable - it only weighs 1600 kgs and has big heavy SUV wheels - the unsprung mass vs the total mass of the car. i was honestly hoping that the suspension makes up for that.
my MY15 Auris hybrid still uses less than what Toyota says (3.6 l/100km at the pump). CVT doesn't bother me, on the contrary, when hearing other engines shift gears, i do find them underreved.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto coming to Toyotas in RHD markets with the latest Entune infotainment systems in 2020. Available as retrofit (including at no cost in Australia for the RAV4) for the 2019 Corolla, Camry and RAV4. The 2020 C-HR comes with it.
If the hybrid battery runs flat, does it still have AWD capability? Sounds like the engine only powers the front wheels?
Thankfully there’s been an apple update for airplay.. otherwise i wouldn’t consider this. Going to test drive it for sure
Is the cat standard as well?
Wow lots of haters in the comments. Glad I live in Canada where Rav4 is much better received.
We have two factories making them so they better be.
Toyota can't make enough of the Hybrids to keep up with the North American demand.
Taking delivery of a Limited Hybrid in Toronto area in about 3 weeks
I agree. Most of the readers have not driven it and the reviewer just left a biased negative review. So, she created a bunch of haters. Sad, she mentioned a lot of positives, but used a lot of negative words like cheap, difficult to understand and low quality.
@@garnetcox7876 Besides Woodstock and Cambridge Ontario, Toyota is adding RAV4 Hybrid production to Georgetown, Kentucky in 2020.
Yeah. I'm Aussie (of Brit descent) and Brit snobbery is still a 'thing'. ps Rebecca using 'The Royal We' says it all
Germany has car play. Forgot to mention that all the safety features on the Toyota are standard in every trim level.
Best car to come on the market for a long time I must say from the reviews
I love your cohost the cat 🐈 lol
Hyundai Tuscon Highlander N line. I love your cat. So regal.
ive now done 90,000 miles in my 2020, never let me down average fuel consumption is 54mpg with the boot full of my work gear , I use android Auto for satnav linked to the built in system and it works perfectly, I'd defiantly have another one
Hi ! What better; rv4 or evoque?
definitely an upgrade from my 1998 camry
Toyota RAV4 superb looking car and mostly masculine , well done Toyota I’m using one
She’s back...
She was pregnant and recently just gave birth to twin boys..
Meow
They should have used the Lithium Ion batteries found in the base Camry LE and not Nickel. Cost savings. Would have gotten about 4 more MPG. (USA) Should be KM in all countries.
That cat was like......what's all this noise 😂😂😂😂.....oh it's only you. 😏
I would want to see more of that cat
im interested in getting the cat - is he for sale
Id test the back seats when their folded down
I want the kitty. 😺 When Toyota upgrades the interior and front end design I will want one. At least the hybrid system keeps getting better. Maybe next gen will average 45 mpg US gallons. Will next gen batteries weigh less but with same performance? Hope so. The PHEV RAV4 is coming some time this year, will be great for people with short commutes and a place to charge.
What are its caravan towing capabilities?
Toyota just announced that there is going to be a mid cycle refresh for the RAV4 I wonder what they will change 🧐
For your well written and positive review I will definitely be buying one of these.
Thanks.
Oh and it is miles better in most areas than the other suv's as it really needs a big guy to to drive it😉
That cat at the start tho
Does it have a Tilt alarm by any chance re CAT thieves ?
Model tested is actually the Dynamic grade and not Design as stated in introduction.
Why the RAV4 in Australia have all matt finish black plastic trims around the car?
1:49 "We really like the quality and feel of these dials" maybe so but the whole of the fascia panel moved when you pressed the switch
Lmfao just the comment I was looking for 🤣😅
That was a problem with the camera focus. The panel didn't move
It's nice to drive actually and quite fast
Super Review
I just purchased the Hybrid XLE, a very nice car BUT not too
happy about the Gas tank issue. I don’t know if it was mentioned here but the gas
tank only allows about 11 gallons when it is empty. This is a flaw that’s annoying a
lot of people me included it. I have called Toyota and they don’t have a solid answer
yet, the only thing they did was asking me to take the car to the dealer so
they can confirm the problem. When I went to the dealer I have to insist and
ask for the service manager, the guy was denying he ever heard of the issue and
told me they don’t do that type of services after spoken with the manager they
agreed to do the services, and admitted I was not the only one showing up or
asking about this issue. It’s not a big deal but Toyota is advertising that the
vehicle can go for 570 miles with a full tank but that is not the case, mine
when going around 400 but that’s because the tank only gets around 11 gallons.
Other than that, a FINE vehicle.
Looks like a really well thought out car, I'd have one!!
*** Correction*** apple CarPlay and Android auto standard on all Uk models and has been for 2020 and 2021built vehicles. Previous builds can be updated to include it.
Is possible to deactivate the backseat sensors. My aunt sits in the back and the chime is very loud. Its also very sensitive. She had her hand leaned on the side and the sensors of the middle seat detected her hand😄 its begund a loud chiming. I mean such sensors are now in many cars so the people wo dont want to fasten in the backseat have a hard time. But toyota rav4 has the most annoying chime.
Im confused abt this and mazda cx-5 not sure what to get. As rav4 are assembled in other countries now so not sure if that will effect reliability
Judging by the long history of English cars. Assembled in another country can only improve the quality.
Definitely will buy it. Only if it comes with the cat!
Never leave us please.
Definitely one of the best
The cat is why this review is above the others.
A y UK owners experiencing trouble filling the fuel tank? Seems to be a major issue in the US.
That cat us cute I use to have one like it until he disappeared
I love the cat making a special guest appearance
🇸🇪Rav4 works great here in Sweden where we have cold Winters with lots of snow!
This was an useful opinion
Err, we have Rav4 2020 hybrid (uk) and you can mirror your phone to the central screen
Interested to see which style is selling most..all electric or hybrid?
Hybrid as they don't do an all electric version....
@@stephenmarsden8714 Not any longer. There were actually electric RAV 4s as early as 1997.
Beautiful
She obviously prefers Honda to Toyota. When it comes down to build quality and
reliability Toyota just has the edge. The Toyota warranty is far better though.
All models now come with Android Auto, which is great for voice controlled navigation.
There's nothing wrong with the infotainment, it works very well.
In common with all other reviewers she doesn't understand how the CVT transmission
works, so doesn't like it. We are getting a fraction under 52mph from our Rav4, which
I consider pretty good.
Andriod auto and Apple carplay will be installed as a free update to this car later this year. It's not an issue
are you sure about that?
Connectivity is just a moment of time.....the Corolla is now also with android auto and co.
Rebecca looks amazing!
Looks perfect! Can't say the same for the car though - now looks like a ford ranger copy.
I love the RAV4
Yet another reviewer who doesn't like or understand the concept of CVT transmission. We had it on our Civic hybrid, and now have it
on our Yaris hybrid and our Lexus hybrid. In my opinion It works very well. Toyota DO now include Android Auto on the Rav 4.
We have it on our Yaris and it works very well. That's as long as your phone is fairly up to date and you use the correct lead.
Is it such a bad thing that you can't be messing with trying to mirror your phone while you're driving. I reckon Toyota have got it spot on, leave the f*#£ing phone in the glove box!!
The Nigella of the car world 😍
Best looking, definitely the RAV-4
6:22 don't know why but lol at that
So whats the point of the hybrid system if you cans go over 20mph for lets say 100mls
I've had the previous model for 3 years , just ordered the new one. have owned french cars, would never have another. Designed by people that hate engineers.
Again Toyota no apple car play or android auto
It’s 2019!!!!!!
Apple car play in the US as well.
Not in Europe but you guys get full screen mirroring capabilities. Better then android auto/carplay!
James sorry no it isn’t better
I prefer not to rely on a cell phone- there could be connection issues, battery life or malfunctions. I rather pay for navigation.
But this car will keep running till 2039 and beyond. All the ones with apple car play or android auto will be rattling and breaking down within 5 years. 8-10 years they will be in scrap. Peugeots will struggle to pass MOT past 3-4 years mark.
Looking gorgeous Rebecca!
Infotainment has 1980 buttons perfer cx5 one knob on console. Buttons had to push not on cx5. In Daylight screen is faded hard to see screen daytime.
Bright screen for daytime driving only on cx5. Failed Moose test dangerious. CX5 past moose test.
Cx5 hugs the road. Mazda should make a hybred its way overdue.
I want the cat and the rav4.
Ummmm, there is apple carplay and android auto is coming soon via a FOC software update......
Iain Ansell But there is no Apple CarPlay and Android Auto at the time of the review, so there’s no way to review them, right?
The RAV4 actually handles very well thanks to its stiff chassis … unlike the kodiaq which shuffles when going round low speed corners making u feel sick
The RAV4 is much lighter too
Lol the cat came for the review too!
Yes it has a larger trunk but you forget to mention that it is not completely lie flat.
Rav4 2019 xse is still fantastic
This video needs updating as they do all now have smartphone mirroring (Apple CarPlay etc)
Whats the milage could get you on a full tank approx?
425 Miles
Driving around the city I get 850 to 900 kilometres in my hybrid model. On the highway about 700 kilometres
The main console is a bit wobbly at 01:49
Rebecca, you look more beautiful than ever!