This is probably the best all-around car on the market right now. It’s big enough to take on road trips, but it’s not a TOO big, it’s capable off-road, it’s extremely well-equipped with tech, it has Toyota reliability, it gets great gas mileage, it looks nice, it’s fast and it’s affordable. Honestly, what more could you want?
The owner's manual for my dad's tundra is just as massive, it's wonderfully comprehensive and will tell you damn near everything, not like my ford owner's manual which has about 150 instances of "contact your ford dealer" even for stuff like replacing the battery
@Kratos GodofWar oh even better, to replace the battery in my focus, you have to TAKE OUT THE AIR FILTER HOUSING AND BEND PART OF THE COWL BACK. Its a ridiculous procedure.
@Kratos GodofWar it absolutely is shitty thoughtless design. irritates the hell out of me, considering this car somehow eats a battery a year. I'm guessing it's charging too high.
@Kratos GodofWar yeah, I do have some aftermarket sound stuff but it's on a big relay that disconnects everything when accessory power is off so that can't be it.
I just bought the RAV4 Prime SE three weeks ago, possible one of the better cars I’ve driven and for what it is it’s fast. I think you did a nice job in reviewing the RAV4 Prime, but for a cross over vehicle that does 0-60 in 5.7 sec and STILL gets 40 MPG… dude, you need to give it the score it deserves. Great car.
@@tomchillen3039 Being two tons heavy and having high centre of gravity isn't exactly what i'd call "agile"... A 86 is much lighter and better balanced than this. Power makes you fast on straight lines, while lightness makes you fast all around.
@@GreenAppelPie Unless you plan on owning a car for 10+ years, it makes no sense to buy a Toyota frankly. Toyota is a generation behind ALWAYS, at this point this rav 4 looks 2 generations behind. Just look at the competition, for 40K this thing looks terrible. The 'reliability tax' Toyota has is dumb when most cars today are expected to hit 150K+ easily, but I still understand it given some people want 'forever cars'. This rav4 isn't it though.
Correction: i have this exact Rav4 and the AC button works for heat up to -10c (14f) since it runs on a heat pump For the price: in my location, government subsidies are so high that this prime, comes to the same price as the regular hybrid. Making this a no brainer
Yeah, not sure why Doug thought it wouldn’t work for heating. The intuitive conclusion for me was that it should just run whatever is necessary to get it to the temperature set in the climate control.
@@borisdemelo exactly. Note however that (in my market at least) it runs off of a heat pump which is ineffective under a certain temp (14f) I also have the toyota app which enables me to remote activate the defrost and rear window defrost.
My father is getting one of these for my mother as a surprise this month. It’ll be a bit of an upgrade from her ‘96 Camry DX that has over 350,000 miles on it.
The good news, the replacement vehicle should last your mother, 25 years and nearly 300,000 miles with more comfort and more efficiency. Congratulations.
This is the perfect middle ground for someone who still suffers from range anxiety but is interested in an EV. Do your weekday commuting and errands entirely on electric mode, and when it's time for a long road trip, you have the peace of mind of an engine which is still getting Prius-like efficiency.
@@chriscupp there simply just aren't many PHEVs in general (at least in America) and most of them are even more boring than this thing, its only saving grace being it's alleged 0-60 times
I honestly hate how he weighs acceleration in his scores. A car that goes 0-60 takes 8 seconds will get the same score as a car that goes from 0-60 in 15 seconds, 1 point.
@@SuperEman500 def mad that the v6 is becoming the dodo... not offered in sedans or suvs these days. gotta pay 45k+ for one in a performance thing, smh
@@KarmaticEvolution if there was a tach and a transmission made for that like a tiptronic or autostick, then yes, I would. Yeah I get most people will leave it in auto, but then why have paddle shifters? And then no tach? It wouldn’t of cost them anymore to add it into the digital display cluster.
5 Billion years from now while everything is being torn apart by "The Big Rip" , Doug will still remind us to "Be sure to check out Cars and Bids" as our existence becomes nothingness.
Yeah, you don't wanna exit life and enter spaghetti mode without ever having driven the enthusiast car you desired, right? Just hope the auction ends in time
Doug, these reviews are the most interesting ones. To be honest and you really should do more reviews on cars most people actually consider buying. I’d rather see the quirks and features on a Rav4 over some random Mclaren I’m never going to buy. Please keep these up!
Too bad one of the hottest Selling cars on the planet right now and what the majority of US families are looking to purchase is so “boring” for car enthusiast Doug to really want to review.
30? I doubt it. Maybe 25. Modern cars are made cheaper and loaded with computers and electronics which cost a fortune to fix if they break. The powertrain will last until some expensive repair totals the car.
@@Slenderman63323 babes this is Toyota we're talking about and if there's anything I know about Japanese technology is that it's made to last. The car will be fine 💀
Yes, "fast" for what it is, a small SUV/crossover, but the score doesn't take that into account. It ranks all cars of any type on the same scale, so the Rav4 is being compared to Bugattis, Koenigseggs, etc.
It's fast for a Rav4 but it's slow vs other things. My truck is an F150 supercharged, 0-60 4 seconds and it's much bigger and heavier than this Rav4, so it's kinda slow vs my truck. A Tesla Plaid will dust my truck. So in the grand scheme yes, a 4 is about right. A Nissan Rogue would be like a 1 on his scale.
There seems to be a lot to like about it. It's faster than other little SUVs in it's segment, and roomier interior space definitely are good selling points.
The majority of us are never going to own the supercars he reviews so I much prefer to learn about new "normal" cars and see how technologically advanced they're becoming in their latest model years, and for nostalgia's sake, see him review weird, iconic, and/or quirky old school cars. Still waiting on that Geo Metro review! I also think he's doing a LaForza review, which is a fascinating car. It was one of those rare instances of a car being sold in the United States, but NOT in Canada, so they're fascinating to me as a Canadian car enthusiast because we never got them.
@@yungboicontigo9278 Depends what you're looking for. When he did his review of the 96 Bronco I found that fascinating because, yes, it's a "normal" car but it's rare nowadays because you hardly ever see them. To see such a perfect time capsule of an old school SUV really is a sight to behold especially to compare it and contrast it with how cars and SUVS have progressed over the years.
Don't worry man - me too, I don't care about superexpensive, superfast hypercars, regardless of money...I like usable and/or untypical cars and that' I always was.
This one will be great for the buyers that had the old V6 model and remember that "more than enough" performance. Many buyers stopped buying the RAV4 when that option went away.
That was literally one of the dumbest things any car company has ever said or done. Let's destroy the potential to appeal to a younger audience, something our brand is terrible at these days. Because we're worried somehow promoting our cars in games will make people not want our cars in real life. Yes, that was actually what a Toyota executive said, they thought people wouldn't want to buy sports cars irl if they had the opportunity to drive them in games.
This is the first Rav4 I've been interested in since they stopped making the V6 Rav4 in 2012. That Rav4 was the fastest vehicle Toyota made at the time as well, and it wasn't really any less efficient than the equivalent 4cyl at the time, and it could actually tow decently and it moved well when you floored it.
I was in the same boat. I have owned a v6 Rav4 for 8 years and recently pulled the trigger on a Rav4 Prime. After a few days of driving the Prime, my v6 (keeping it as our second car) now seems noisy and slow. It feels like a dinosaur relative to the Prime. If you're on the fence, do it :-)
@Hose2wAcKiEr With the current inflation rate, new economy car will have a median price of $35,000+ by 2023 or earlier. Used market is F***ing wack, 2-3 years old car cost as much as a new one.
I still own my V-6 2010 RAV4 and added the red RAV4 Prime XSE a few months ago. LOVE them both! I drive 43 miles one way to work and make it on all electric - then I charge (for free!) at work in about 2.5 hours for the trip home. I still have over a quarter of a tank of gas left after 3600 miles of driving (which included a couple of longer trips where I used gas). I’m only going to partially fill the tank unless I’m going on a long trip. It’s comfortable, has quick pick-up, and looks great (I have the red and black). Add in the $7500 federal and $2500 state tax rebates and it’s also a smart buy. I had to wait for mine, but did not pay a “buyer’s premium” (Mountain States Toyota)
Yesss, I really like the exotic ,expensive, hundreds of thousands of dollars cars, but I enjoy the normal cars that I might one day be able to afford much more.
Honestly, if this is the future of vehicles, I'm okay with that. Yeah, I can pretend to be an enthusiast and say that CUV's are a plague or something, but you can't deny the practicality. Plus, with this drivetrain efficiency, I no longer look at all the SUVs thinking they're wasting gas by only driving on pavement when a 'normal' car would've been better.
@@fahd3228 Nice! I'm in a similar, yet completely opposite boat with my 2018 Honda Fit, lol. It drives and feels like the last gasp of a 90's civic, and it's really fun in the manual. It's a dying breed with cars getting bigger (especially in the US), so I'm also planning on driving it till it dies.
@@LazerLord10 That manual gearbox is considered an anti-theft device at this point. I miss using a manual gearbox, it just isn't as good in MPG, as a CVT is now unfortunately.
On American roads, a crossover makes a lot of sense. It's like the minivan or large SUV with much of the fat trimmed off. But we have wider lanes and more room, plus harsher road quality. The American trend towards crossovers makes sense to me, so it's nice to see efficient models like this one.
@@LazerLord10 The Honda fit truly captures that 90’s Honda feel. Love those cars. I would never own one, because I think they’re hideous, but my brother owns one, and driving it reminded me of my Gen 3 Prelude.
I bought a 2019 after Dougs last review of the new RAV4 and its been amazing. I got one of the first few built in Japan. It now has 47000 miles and its been great. Many road trips and lots of off road use. My 3rd gen 4Runner does most of the trail running but the RAV4 handles any forest road in my area (Sedona) extremely well if not better because of its comfort. Highly recommend
I honestly hate how he weighs acceleration in his scores. A car that goes 0-60 takes 8 seconds will get the same score as a car that goes from 0-60 in 15 seconds, 1 point.
This is an everyday common woman vehicle, but I understand the sentiment. Anything affordable and pre-2001 is what people in my area are rolling around in.
11:37 If you thought that was excessive, wait till you get into a Hyundai/Kia where you get a phonebook sized owners manual. In Canada we get TWO of them: one in English and one in French
Oh well…..I am not “cool” either so I guess it’s a good match for me! I am not a fan of that black roof so saved money and got the Se. Personally, I love the simplicity of the dash and after having my last v6 Rav 4 for 14 years, this is beyond exciting to me! Not to mention my last RAV4 was super reliable and I got a phenomenal price for it. I got the “boring” dark grey color but I think it looks quite classy and I love saving a ton of gasoline.
Yes, only because they're selling like hot cakes. My girlfriend worked at a Toyota dealer, and they were getting calls about these from people 6 hours away, or even in different states.
@@matthewmiller2219 Actually the new RAV4 has outperformed all its competitors in off road tests, including the Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, and Outback.
@l From what I've read, yes. Keep in mind the first generation RAV4 was pretty off-road oriented, even having a 2-door convertible option. It got a lot softer and more urban in recent years, but Toyota decided to go back to their roots a little bit this time around.
I have driven a few Rav4(hybrid) since i work for a rental company and let me tell you it's really quick and is quite suprisingly comfortably,quiet,fast as much as Lexus RX or NX.
I don’t love this vehicle but I still feel like Doug was so harsh with the weekend scores on it 😂 like maybe it could be a 2/10 on the cool scale?? Poor RAV4 lol
@@benjamincaron46 yeah I agree. Like a base line score for just normal cars that don’t aim to be cool, and then a score below that for cars that legitimately are ass
Ive got a prime SE and it works just fine. Would be nice and warm and most of the ice melted off the car within minutes. It was plugged into a 110v outlet, so it needing to be plugged in for heat may be true
Totally subjective. Compare this thing to a sequoia, a proper full size SUV. If you don't carry many passengers or haul/tow gear constantly, then yeah obviously a rav4 is plenty of car
Doug should adapt categories like acceleration and handling to match the segment. Like obviously 5 seconds is slow compared to sports cars but for an suv that should be like a 7/10.
I'm confused why car reviewers think that EVERY car has to have Maybach level interior quality. Rav4, Accord, Malibu. Always disappointed that every inch of the interior isn't wrapped in suede and ostrich leather.
@@tbuckner4905 I looked at the premium because I wanted the seat memory. But by the time I'd factored in the necessary packages, and taking into account the $7500 tax credit, the actual cost of the Rav4 Prime was lower than the XLE premium. The Premium does handle and brake better than the Prime however. Not enough was done on the Prime's engineering to compensate for the extra weight. If I were buying a hybrid cross-over tomorrow it would be the new Subaru Tucson Hybrid. The Rav4 needs a significant engineering and styling refresh to stay competitive.
Comfort and quality scored 6 and 7, which is very solid for a car like this, what do you mean underrated? It's still a Toyota, it's not a Rolls Royce or Bentley.
We drove a 2021 hybrid Rav4, then a 2019 forester the forester was hands down more comfortable and drove better. It was disappointing how rough the ride was for Rav 4, and the seats were rock hard.
XSE Owner here who lives in a Winter town. The trail button does help. It does keep the car a little more stable on snowy / icy roads. It will keep you from getting on it to quick and losing traction...especially up hills.
Doug apparently is a car snob. lol The RAV4 is a family oriented vehicle....something that is reliable, safe, efficient, and saves on gas. Not sure what he would recommend for car enthusiasts, something not "boring".
Perhaps someone has already mentioned the Rav4 Prime has THREE electric motors not two. The front axle has two (MG1 and MG2) and the rear axle has one 54HP motor. In the hybrid one of the front motors (MG1) starts the engine, charges the battery and helps "shift" the eCVT but in the Prime Toyota re-engineered things so the MG1 motor adds power to the car along with the main drive motor (MG2). When the battery gets low the car resorts to regular hybrid drive unless you direct it to charge the battery up to an electric only operating range (which can be done with regenerative braking also).
These are the cars I want to see reviewed. I couldn't care less about a new 5 million dollar ferrari I'll never see or drive. These are the cars I could own
The RAV4 in general is a great comprise when you need to carry stuff and need to drive in the snow but want good fuel efficiency, and especially if you have to battle slow commuter traffic, where the hybrid system really shines. They really needed to add a plug-in version, so this is great. I like the idea of the VW electric but having owned a GTI I’d be scared of repair costs WHEN - not IF - it breaks down.
@@The_Waraba Just ordered mine today, they are definitely not giving deals, you will pay sticker plus some typical dealer "delivery" & "doc" fees, but no more than $2.5k.
@@The_Waraba I only paid with Interest and taxes, what the MSRP. I had to wait the 2 weeks from being shipped from Japan, but I think I did very well. And already did some MODS to make it my own, and I am loving it, No range anxiety, and I've done over 3000 miles and put less then $100 in gas
I’ve been watching your videos for a long time. I love them. This is the first one I’ve found because I’d like one. I work at a dent repair shop and the more the plug-in hybrids come through, the more impressed I get. Along with Toyotas holding value, I’d call this a great buy.
Well, many people like "simple." The knobs on the controls are great because you can make adjustments without looking down. The dependability is a huge factor. The sales are indicative of how much people love it.
Until you get stuck in the snow and realize you should have bought a real all wheel drive vehicle like a Subaru and not a make-believe all wheel drive vehicle
@@matthewmiller2219 depends on where he lives and how many cars he owns, how important is to drive during snow etc... Constant real 4wd cars have bad fuel efficiency, but can be a necessity in areas with a long heavy snow period per year etc.
I used to own a Model Y with booste upgrade, it was fast and fun to pull away from most ICE cats but that wears away when the ride quality was stiff, really noisy cabin, numerous rattles. I ended up selling it and was lucky enough to get the Rav4 Prime.
@@MarinatedLentil Wow that a long time to wait. You will love your prime once you get it. Did you make a deposit on the Prime I heard that helps you to move up the list. I live in CA I was lucky and didn't have to wait that long to get one.
That thing will hold its value like crazy. There's virtually none available and it seems to be the sweet spot for the next few years as charging infrastructures are still to be built (at least, in Eastern Quebec). If you have a deposit on it, just be patient and take the car. It'll be an investment on the long run.
I live in San Diego but many years ago I used to live in Edmonton and Calgary. I'll bet the ground clearance and all-wheel-drive really helps in the snow.
GM led the way in the PHEV category with the 2011 Volt. It amazes me that they refused to put an updated Voltec system in a CUV. Now Toyota owns this market.
I know... it's so bad. The US government should not allow dealers to mark up the price past MSRP on PHEVs / EVs knowing that customers can use tax incentives. It's unfair that tax payers are subsidizing greedy dealerships instead of incentivizing buyers thinking of buying PHEV or EV. Federal / state tax credits should be disqualified if price is marked up past MSRP. I really wanted to buy the RAV4 Prime at MSRP of $38K then get the tax incentives but it is too expensive at $50K after markups for the SE in my area. That's Model Y territory. If I have the money I'd rather buy the Model Y. I ended up buying a hybrid instead. EVs are either just too expensive or too small right now. I'm going to wait a maybe 5-10 years for EVs to drop in price before considering one. Hopefully, I can get an EV SUV for like $30K someday. I also need to put aside money to install the charging station too in my garage.
Hey Doug I really appreciate the work and content, the info is always relevant and specific. Nonetheless could please incorporate more external recording shots as you test drive car... ie: wide angle shots as you approach or depart on the streets/ corners etc
Thanks for the overview, Doug! 2:10 - slight correction: It has 3 electric motors, not 2. It has the two in its power-split-hybrid drive train, plus a small motor on the rear wheels. 6:20 - It is indeed strange to have paddle shifters without a tachometer, but it’s even stranger still when you consider that it doesn’t even have gears to switch! Its power-split-hybrid system, while *not* a CVT, nevertheless *functions* like one (or at least *can* function like one; maybe they artificially quantized it for some stupid reason?!).
NGL the RAV4 Prime is a huge step in the right direction. Perfect for someone in the countryside such as myself. Gasoline + powerful electrics for great fuel economy and performance, but no compromises on range.
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This is probably the best all-around car on the market right now. It’s big enough to take on road trips, but it’s not a TOO big, it’s capable off-road, it’s extremely well-equipped with tech, it has Toyota reliability, it gets great gas mileage, it looks nice, it’s fast and it’s affordable. Honestly, what more could you want?
I concur
Avalibility? ZERO.
i drive a lifted 4runner and i would trade it for that in a heartbeat
This is impossible to find. Any that are to be had will be selling for $10k+ over sticker
@@narutobroken 50k easily. As much as I like it my Chevy Spark will do 😁. When I drive it lightly I'm getting 44 mpg i the city 💪.
The owner's manual for my dad's tundra is just as massive, it's wonderfully comprehensive and will tell you damn near everything, not like my ford owner's manual which has about 150 instances of "contact your ford dealer" even for stuff like replacing the battery
@Kratos GodofWar oh even better, to replace the battery in my focus, you have to TAKE OUT THE AIR FILTER HOUSING AND BEND PART OF THE COWL BACK. Its a ridiculous procedure.
The battery will easily outlast the rest of the car, so no need for it to be included in the manual.
@Kratos GodofWar it absolutely is shitty thoughtless design. irritates the hell out of me, considering this car somehow eats a battery a year. I'm guessing it's charging too high.
@Kratos GodofWar yeah, I do have some aftermarket sound stuff but it's on a big relay that disconnects everything when accessory power is off so that can't be it.
@Kratos GodofWar Yeah no, 1000 watts worth of amps is not responsible for that, i know it
When you buy a new supra and you're happy, then a RAV4 prime pulls up next to you and *revs*
He's not
Both the 2.0 Supra and the GR Yaris are faster
*hybrid noise*
@@TheJetto200 Exactly lol *Pulls up next to you and goes dead silent.
@@danielpaiva7667 ok but those are literally performance cars. rav4 tank btw
I just bought the RAV4 Prime SE three weeks ago, possible one of the better cars I’ve driven and for what it is it’s fast. I think you did a nice job in reviewing the RAV4 Prime, but for a cross over vehicle that does 0-60 in 5.7 sec and STILL gets 40 MPG… dude, you need to give it the score it deserves. Great car.
Facts I bought the Tucson phev thinking I was gonna get something similar (boy was I wrong)
After what, 45 years of manufacturing vehicles, Hyundaiis is STILL dealing with recalled engines. WHY buy one??
Imagine getting an 86 and getting sent to gapplebees by a hybrid Rav4 😂
Until you find the same car in a twisty road... You probably just need three or four bends to make it smaller in your rear view mirror hahaha
@@johnnyrocketa1257 doubt it.
Gapplebees, that made me lol
What a time to be alive
@@tomchillen3039 Being two tons heavy and having high centre of gravity isn't exactly what i'd call "agile"... A 86 is much lighter and better balanced than this. Power makes you fast on straight lines, while lightness makes you fast all around.
"It's not a very elegant or cool system"
Toyota owners: "First time?"
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Yeah, well it’s fucking reliable. That’s what I like.
@@GreenAppelPie Unless you plan on owning a car for 10+ years, it makes no sense to buy a Toyota frankly.
Toyota is a generation behind ALWAYS, at this point this rav 4 looks 2 generations behind.
Just look at the competition, for 40K this thing looks terrible.
The 'reliability tax' Toyota has is dumb when most cars today are expected to hit 150K+ easily, but I still understand it given some people want 'forever cars'.
This rav4 isn't it though.
I love when he does the score and you think the score is going to be high, and then it gets a 3/10
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I feel that Doug is a car snob at heart and couldn't bring himself to give it a fair score.
@@yungboicontigo9278 really tired of seeing BS hate comments then proceeds to act like a hateful child in the replies. Good going.
Yikes this Doug Stan in the comments is hella cringe 😬 agreed he probably should have given it some higher scores in certain segments
@@yungboicontigo9278 dude get a Life
Correction: i have this exact Rav4 and the AC button works for heat up to -10c (14f) since it runs on a heat pump
For the price: in my location, government subsidies are so high that this prime, comes to the same price as the regular hybrid. Making this a no brainer
I wish in California all incentives are out - exception Federal - and then the Dealer Markups are ridiculous 🥸
@@hurricanefreak101 that's a shame. Several places still have for plug in vehicles and IMO must be considered in price.
Yeah, not sure why Doug thought it wouldn’t work for heating. The intuitive conclusion for me was that it should just run whatever is necessary to get it to the temperature set in the climate control.
@@borisdemelo exactly. Note however that (in my market at least) it runs off of a heat pump which is ineffective under a certain temp (14f)
I also have the toyota app which enables me to remote activate the defrost and rear window defrost.
Yes however the prime is impossible to find at msrp. My local dealer is charging +5k
My father is getting one of these for my mother as a surprise this month.
It’ll be a bit of an upgrade from her ‘96 Camry DX that has over 350,000 miles on it.
Was she happy?
The good news, the replacement vehicle should last your mother, 25 years and nearly 300,000 miles with more comfort and more efficiency. Congratulations.
How’d it go???
we really need to know the ending to this
Not a DX wow lol
i actually think this is the best looking rav4 ever. i mean it’s still a rav but i think it’s pretty cool for a small suv.
This is the perfect middle ground for someone who still suffers from range anxiety but is interested in an EV. Do your weekday commuting and errands entirely on electric mode, and when it's time for a long road trip, you have the peace of mind of an engine which is still getting Prius-like efficiency.
It is likely my next car for that exact reason
This is why I wanted a BMW i3 with the engine, but this is a lot better of a platform all around.
And it accelerates like it has a large V6.
Touche Toyota...Touche...
That's why I'm going to get a PHEV as my next vehicle! I can't find other PHEV reviews by Doug. Please review other choices in this category, thanks.
@@chriscupp there simply just aren't many PHEVs in general (at least in America) and most of them are even more boring than this thing, its only saving grace being it's alleged 0-60 times
Toyota's infotainment is what happens when the back-end dev makes the front-end dev's work
This is too real as a Frontend dev lol
When you don't have a designer but you roll the dice anyway.
It’s still got to be better than the older “entune” system which sorta worked sometimes
Literally no designers were involved in that
@@markjames8664 Emphasis on sorta.
Still waiting for the EB110 or an old school quirky car….
yeah hes adding a lot of suspense with these damn crossovers
and the Koenigsegg Regera
I thought he did that.
And McLaren Speedtail or Pagani Hyuara BC
Especially that old school mini van that he teased a few months ago
Doug's the kind of guy to give a 300 hp car a 4/10 in acceleration.
he’s driven a 2 second 0-60 car so this feels slow to him 4/10 is fair
He's the kind of guy that should not be doing car reviews...
“Acceleration from 0 to 60 is 5.7 seconds” (faster than almost any SUV in its category)
*proceeds to give it a 4/10*
Because on the Dougscore its compared to all cars he's reviewed.
I honestly hate how he weighs acceleration in his scores. A car that goes 0-60 takes 8 seconds will get the same score as a car that goes from 0-60 in 15 seconds, 1 point.
My 2010 Rav4 V6 with 270 HP does 0-60 in 5.9 seconds, still good enough for me.
@@SuperEman500 def mad that the v6 is becoming the dodo... not offered in sedans or suvs these days. gotta pay 45k+ for one in a performance thing, smh
Doug “I assume everyone is a giant ungainly 7’ 13” tall monstrosity like me so I’ll slam everything for being too small” Demuro
Can we take a moment to appreciate an electric-focused car that has a NORMAL gear shifter?
With no tach, so what’s the point
@@Mac10Daddy Would you use the shifter to change gears on an automatic hybrid car? 98% of use will be in automatic mode.
@@KarmaticEvolution if there was a tach and a transmission made for that like a tiptronic or autostick, then yes, I would. Yeah I get most people will leave it in auto, but then why have paddle shifters? And then no tach? It wouldn’t of cost them anymore to add it into the digital display cluster.
@@Mac10Daddy no tachometer seriously throws me off.
@@Mac10Daddy I think he means that it doesn’t have a complicated way of putting it in drive, park, or reverse
My grandmother just bought one 3 weeks ago, absolutely loves not buying gas to go 4-5 miles down the road. Not my kind of car, but it’s a good car.
Colby, you’ll be wise like your grandfather when your his age aswell..
5 Billion years from now while everything is being torn apart by "The Big Rip" , Doug will still remind us to "Be sure to check out Cars and Bids" as our existence becomes nothingness.
Cringe
Yeah, you don't wanna exit life and enter spaghetti mode without ever having driven the enthusiast car you desired, right? Just hope the auction ends in time
Try 5 quadrillion quadrillion. In 5 billion the Sun will still be a red giant and the Universe won't be all that much different.
let the man make a living
And this Rav 4 will still be on the road
2017: This
2018: Thiisss
2019: Tthiiiisss
2020: Thhiiiisssss
2021: Thhhiiiiiissssss
2022: Thhhiiiiiiiiissssssssss
I miss Doug saying how tall he is instead of just saying he’s tall. We will never end the mystery if he’s 6’ 3” or 6’ 4” and how is that progressing.
He is 6' 6" now....
Depends on the weather; the humidity makes a difference.
Depends on his shoes lol!!
I think he is about 5'11 based on his height next to the Rav.
@@JS-qi1ou It's an ongoing joke about his ever changing height. One video he says he is 6'3, another video he says he is 6'4.
Doug, these reviews are the most interesting ones. To be honest and you really should do more reviews on cars most people actually consider buying. I’d rather see the quirks and features on a Rav4 over some random Mclaren I’m never going to buy. Please keep these up!
Too bad one of the hottest
Selling cars on the planet right now and what the majority of US families are looking to purchase is so “boring” for car enthusiast Doug to really want to review.
I’ve always thought these new generation Rav4s look like baby 4runners
Def better look than last gen's
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Yup
Slightly smaller Highlander
The rubber dial surrounds are helical gears - as used in gearboxes, so very automotive.
When it all comes down to it, this vehicle will still be on the road thirty years from now.
That's more than I can say for most American vehicles.
30? I doubt it. Maybe 25. Modern cars are made cheaper and loaded with computers and electronics which cost a fortune to fix if they break. The powertrain will last until some expensive repair totals the car.
@@Slenderman63323 babes this is Toyota we're talking about and if there's anything I know about Japanese technology is that it's made to last. The car will be fine 💀
dude American cars are just as good as any other cars.. this is not the 80s/90 you fool... maybe moer than you can say about korean made cars
Totally agree.
@@allentoyokawa9068 you can’t be serious! The reliability of Toyota is unmatched.
Even though Doug describes the Rav4 Prime as "shockingly fast," he rates its acceleration a shockingly low 4.
Yes, "fast" for what it is, a small SUV/crossover, but the score doesn't take that into account. It ranks all cars of any type on the same scale, so the Rav4 is being compared to Bugattis, Koenigseggs, etc.
@@chrisstaub5880 which really makes no sense
It's relative to other cars in his scoring spreadsheet
He gave the Tesla Model 3 non-performance a 5, so 4 seems about right here. I don't think he grades on a curve for crossovers.
It's fast for a Rav4 but it's slow vs other things. My truck is an F150 supercharged, 0-60 4 seconds and it's much bigger and heavier than this Rav4, so it's kinda slow vs my truck. A Tesla Plaid will dust my truck. So in the grand scheme yes, a 4 is about right. A Nissan Rogue would be like a 1 on his scale.
Me: "I don't want a RAV4"
Me, 20 min later: "I want a RAV4"
We have a 2017 Rav, ok car but nothing like this!
Also guy at work has a new TRD Rav4. A little off roady, he really likes it.
There seems to be a lot to like about it. It's faster than other little SUVs in it's segment, and roomier interior space definitely are good selling points.
I have a 2021 rav4 and love it, would highly recommend one of the upgraded trims
I don’t want any Toyota or lexus XD but this prime I want it a phev :D lexus should make phev
I own a 5th gen Rav4 a 2019. Absolutely great, a big improvement from the last gen.
Doug's wife: I've got no brakes did you remember to check the brake fluid
Doug: Before I tell you be sure to check out Cars & Bids
HE'S SUCH A CHEAPSKATE
HE PROBABLY PUT WATER IN THE BRAKE FLUID BOTTLE.😣😤😥
@@captainamericaamerica8090
Doug: Honey the funniest thing ever I replaced your brake fluid with black cherry Kool-Aid
Remember: it’s for ENTHUSIAST cars from the MODERN era!
He's
LOOOOOL
As everyone know: The color red makes a car faster 😄
Sometimes green in jaguar
I read something along the lines of red cars being more prone to accidents or similar. So maybe indeed the owner just drives it faster when it's red.
@@dhirenderkumarcarandgadget5520 British racing green is such a nice color.
Red paint is lIgHtEr
“If it’s red, it’s dead”
Me: Doesn’t watch the McLaren Sabre video
Also me: Watches a video of a crossover
The majority of us are never going to own the supercars he reviews so I much prefer to learn about new "normal" cars and see how technologically advanced they're becoming in their latest model years, and for nostalgia's sake, see him review weird, iconic, and/or quirky old school cars. Still waiting on that Geo Metro review! I also think he's doing a LaForza review, which is a fascinating car. It was one of those rare instances of a car being sold in the United States, but NOT in Canada, so they're fascinating to me as a Canadian car enthusiast because we never got them.
@@yungboicontigo9278 Depends what you're looking for. When he did his review of the 96 Bronco I found that fascinating because, yes, it's a "normal" car but it's rare nowadays because you hardly ever see them. To see such a perfect time capsule of an old school SUV really is a sight to behold especially to compare it and contrast it with how cars and SUVS have progressed over the years.
Don't worry man - me too, I don't care about superexpensive, superfast hypercars, regardless of money...I like usable and/or untypical cars and that' I always was.
This one will be great for the buyers that had the old V6 model and remember that "more than enough" performance. Many buyers stopped buying the RAV4 when that option went away.
I'm sure that's colour changing drive mode dial is going to be in the top quirks when this year's Doug awards come.
I think it's a really nice touch!
I think it's a cool idea aswell
He'll probably call it a screen! xD
dat face when your soccer mom SUV is faster than your small sports car (86) and your 4 cylinder Supra
Yep 😐😐😐
Yeahhh, but you probably shouldn't have bought the 86 to go fast in straight lines anyway
From the
@@4lc441 it’s not fast in turns or straight lines actually it’s not fast in any way period. The rav would probably beat the 86 around a track lol.
Got those feels a lot when my DD was an NC2 miata
Toyota: "No Toyotas in Need for Speed we don't want to promote illegal street racing"
Also Toyota: "Let's put 300 horses in the compact rav4!"
They're so boring and lame for saying that lol
That was literally one of the dumbest things any car company has ever said or done. Let's destroy the potential to appeal to a younger audience, something our brand is terrible at these days. Because we're worried somehow promoting our cars in games will make people not want our cars in real life. Yes, that was actually what a Toyota executive said, they thought people wouldn't want to buy sports cars irl if they had the opportunity to drive them in games.
LOL
Have you tries driving uphill with car full of people or overtaking in that situation. That’s when that HP becomes useful.
Meanwhile in NFS 2015
Supra, GT86 and the AE86
This is the first Rav4 I've been interested in since they stopped making the V6 Rav4 in 2012. That Rav4 was the fastest vehicle Toyota made at the time as well, and it wasn't really any less efficient than the equivalent 4cyl at the time, and it could actually tow decently and it moved well when you floored it.
I was in the same boat. I have owned a v6 Rav4 for 8 years and recently pulled the trigger on a Rav4 Prime. After a few days of driving the Prime, my v6 (keeping it as our second car) now seems noisy and slow. It feels like a dinosaur relative to the Prime. If you're on the fence, do it :-)
@Hose2wAcKiEr yea I cant justify the price when cars like the Volt are +/- $20k used with low miles.
@Hose2wAcKiEr With the current inflation rate, new economy car will have a median price of $35,000+ by 2023 or earlier. Used market is F***ing wack, 2-3 years old car cost as much as a new one.
I still own my V-6 2010 RAV4 and added the red RAV4 Prime XSE a few months ago. LOVE them both! I drive 43 miles one way to work and make it on all electric - then I charge (for free!) at work in about 2.5 hours for the trip home. I still have over a quarter of a tank of gas left after 3600 miles of driving (which included a couple of longer trips where I used gas). I’m only going to partially fill the tank unless I’m going on a long trip.
It’s comfortable, has quick pick-up, and looks great (I have the red and black).
Add in the $7500 federal and $2500 state tax rebates and it’s also a smart buy. I had to wait for mine, but did not pay a “buyer’s premium” (Mountain States Toyota)
Lots of praises for the car: "3/10". Because it's only a Toyota.
Same car, but Mercedes logos everywhere: 7/10.
So Doug joined the Autotempest crew. I hope he will be in the next special with the other RUclipsrs.
Cash talk lol
i hope he joins car trek lol
@@JPT_Jpt that's what I meant. I just couldn't recall the name 😅😅
I would love that.
@@GiorgosVit its ok
I actually like these kind of reviews.
Lol finally some shit we can afford
Yesss, I really like the exotic ,expensive, hundreds of thousands of dollars cars, but I enjoy the normal cars that I might one day be able to afford much more.
Good morning
Honestly, if this is the future of vehicles, I'm okay with that.
Yeah, I can pretend to be an enthusiast and say that CUV's are a plague or something, but you can't deny the practicality. Plus, with this drivetrain efficiency, I no longer look at all the SUVs thinking they're wasting gas by only driving on pavement when a 'normal' car would've been better.
Soccer moms are the future lol
BTW I've received my brand new 2021 Challenger Hemi last week I'm planning to keep it as long as I can
@@fahd3228 Nice! I'm in a similar, yet completely opposite boat with my 2018 Honda Fit, lol. It drives and feels like the last gasp of a 90's civic, and it's really fun in the manual. It's a dying breed with cars getting bigger (especially in the US), so I'm also planning on driving it till it dies.
@@LazerLord10 That manual gearbox is considered an anti-theft device at this point.
I miss using a manual gearbox, it just isn't as good in MPG, as a CVT is now unfortunately.
On American roads, a crossover makes a lot of sense. It's like the minivan or large SUV with much of the fat trimmed off. But we have wider lanes and more room, plus harsher road quality. The American trend towards crossovers makes sense to me, so it's nice to see efficient models like this one.
@@LazerLord10 The Honda fit truly captures that 90’s Honda feel. Love those cars. I would never own one, because I think they’re hideous, but my brother owns one, and driving it reminded me of my Gen 3 Prelude.
I bought a 2019 after Dougs last review of the new RAV4 and its been amazing. I got one of the first few built in Japan. It now has 47000 miles and its been great. Many road trips and lots of off road use. My 3rd gen 4Runner does most of the trail running but the RAV4 handles any forest road in my area (Sedona) extremely well if not better because of its comfort.
Highly recommend
The RAV4 is a shockingly fast crossover.
Also Doug: Acceleration gets a 4/10
His acceleration scale is reciprocal logarithmic.
Supercars get 9 or 10, so a Rav4 at 4 is an amazingly good score
Regular rav4 got a 1...
I honestly hate how he weighs acceleration in his scores. A car that goes 0-60 takes 8 seconds will get the same score as a car that goes from 0-60 in 15 seconds, 1 point.
@@Maxmulham 8 seconds you may as well be pedaling the damn thing
Love the reviews of everyday common guy vehicles.
This is an everyday common woman vehicle, but I understand the sentiment. Anything affordable and pre-2001 is what people in my area are rolling around in.
This isn’t a vehicle for an average person. Most drive used cars under 20k because new prices are insanely inflated
Because the
"Performanceness" - Dug DeMario 2021
I remember when Doug reviewed the new RAV4 2 years ago he said that it looked cool but now he is saying that it’s “odd looking”
I think the new RAV4 is pretty good looking.
@@edisonz2006 not as good looking as the cx 5 though.
The doug score isn’t consistent at all
Xs is a
I was gonna say, he usually gets really early access, but he's getting this one well over a year after it went on sale...
11:37 If you thought that was excessive, wait till you get into a Hyundai/Kia where you get a phonebook sized owners manual. In Canada we get TWO of them: one in English and one in French
Oh well…..I am not “cool” either so I guess it’s a good match for me! I am not a fan of that black roof so saved money and got the Se. Personally, I love the simplicity of the dash and after having my last v6 Rav 4 for 14 years, this is beyond exciting to me! Not to mention my last RAV4 was super reliable and I got a phenomenal price for it. I got the “boring” dark grey color but I think it looks quite classy and I love saving a ton of gasoline.
I must admit, I laughed real hard when he said it is available to buy now.
Isn't this one of the most difficult cars to find/buy?
Yes, only because they're selling like hot cakes. My girlfriend worked at a Toyota dealer, and they were getting calls about these from people 6 hours away, or even in different states.
That's okay just go to Subaru and get a real all-wheel-drive vehicle not a make-believe all wheel drive vehicle
@@matthewmiller2219 Actually the new RAV4 has outperformed all its competitors in off road tests, including the Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, and Outback.
@@matthewmiller2219 ya but PRIME
@l From what I've read, yes. Keep in mind the first generation RAV4 was pretty off-road oriented, even having a 2-door convertible option. It got a lot softer and more urban in recent years, but Toyota decided to go back to their roots a little bit this time around.
What an amazing, well rounded SUV! Talk about bang for the buck. Thanks for the review!
Because I
I think they're hopelessly sold out just about everywhere....
But the interior looks ugly! The Infotainment looks dated aswell.
@@maxchilla732 doesn’t matter with apple carplay
@@richardnavratil9661 I got one about a month ago, it's really just about checking in with dealerships.
I have driven a few Rav4(hybrid) since i work for a rental company and let me tell you it's really quick and is quite suprisingly comfortably,quiet,fast as much as Lexus RX or NX.
If you think a RAV4 hybrid is quick, this thing will blow your mind!
I don’t love this vehicle but I still feel like Doug was so harsh with the weekend scores on it 😂 like maybe it could be a 2/10 on the cool scale?? Poor RAV4 lol
You could put a 600 HP engine in a crossover SUV and he'd still give it a 2. He's very biased against common cars
Doug might be biased but he should at least give a two, a one should be for cars that are seriously uncool like the PT Cruiser or the Aztek.
@@benjamincaron46 yeah I agree. Like a base line score for just normal cars that don’t aim to be cool, and then a score below that for cars that legitimately are ass
@@benjamincaron46 Or the regular RAV4 ;) ... I mean, EV fans are geeking out over this car, so for cool factor, it can't be the lowest score!
Yea, I feel like since the normal RAV4 was a 1 this one should at least be a 2!
I own a RAV Prime and the climate button on the keyfob DOES work for heat.
Would it heat your toilet seat if you press it while sitting on the toilet?🤔
I was just going to say this, lol.
@@edwardvalivonis23 🧐
It has to be plugged in the 240V to work IIRC.
Ive got a prime SE and it works just fine. Would be nice and warm and most of the ice melted off the car within minutes. It was plugged into a 110v outlet, so it needing to be plugged in for heat may be true
I wouldn't call this a small crossover.. this thing is huge
Bro, our 7 seater three row Explorer is considered a midsized Suv lol.
Totally subjective. Compare this thing to a sequoia, a proper full size SUV.
If you don't carry many passengers or haul/tow gear constantly, then yeah obviously a rav4 is plenty of car
any crossover that doesn't have a third row is considered small
Remember. Doug is doing this video from where the consumers don't buy vw golf "because it is too small for a family with one child"
Have you seen a full sized suv or van before? This thing is small in comparison.
Doug’s wife: “can you take the garbage out?”
Doug: “I can after you check out cars and bids”
This explains why he never takes the trash out.
That's funny !!
Yeah in-video ads are equally annoying as YT ads. So I still skip it.
@@chasem8491 yeah I feel like the people who watch his videos all know about it by now, maybe he can just do a text ad on the bottom
@@matthewmoeller86 😂
Doug should adapt categories like acceleration and handling to match the segment. Like obviously 5 seconds is slow compared to sports cars but for an suv that should be like a 7/10.
I'm confused why car reviewers think that EVERY car has to have Maybach level interior quality. Rav4, Accord, Malibu. Always disappointed that every inch of the interior isn't wrapped in suede and ostrich leather.
Oh I see you're a Sixers fan Doug! Trust the Process!
No lie Seth you’ve been a big help with my recent cops.
F the 76ers and F embiid. LA Lakers all day baby.
*GIVE ME SOME YEEZYS*
nah jk LMAO
Joel Embiid MVP!
Love your vids seth but doug just has a million team shirts, I’ve seen wizards and hawks among other things
Never thought I'd be this excited to watch a video about a Toyota crossover.
i'm still not lol
That 360 camera thing looks like it was made from extra footage from Dire Straits' "Money For Nothing" music video.
I want my, I want my, I want my EV
Looks like it’s supposed to be made for the Nintendo 64 or something
Y’all joke but dire straits is deeply intergraded with Toyota 🎵 I want my mpg🎶 real toyotathonheads know
I don't like any SUVs. Until... I saw a brand new, BOXY black RAV4 in a parking lot and I love the design now. I want that thing
Mine should be coming by the end of this week, hella pumped
I want one! I haver the XLE premium version
@@tbuckner4905 I looked at the premium because I wanted the seat memory. But by the time I'd factored in the necessary packages, and taking into account the $7500 tax credit, the actual cost of the Rav4 Prime was lower than the XLE premium. The Premium does handle and brake better than the Prime however. Not enough was done on the Prime's engineering to compensate for the extra weight. If I were buying a hybrid cross-over tomorrow it would be the new Subaru Tucson Hybrid. The Rav4 needs a significant engineering and styling refresh to stay competitive.
Just ordered mine today, 3-4 months :(
I still love my old (3rd vehicle that I refuse to sell lol) 2007 V6 AWD 270 HP ravioli with 165K miles. What a champ.
Thats a fast ravioli! Jk 😜
I'm jealous...you have a great car buddy
You underated it. Comfort and quality, come on.
Not really, considering he reviews Bentleys and stuff
Very
Comfort and quality scored 6 and 7, which is very solid for a car like this, what do you mean underrated?
It's still a Toyota, it's not a Rolls Royce or Bentley.
@@RMBII91 well, quality include reliability. For sure a 8. That is the high point of the brand.
We drove a 2021 hybrid Rav4, then a 2019 forester the forester was hands down more comfortable and drove better. It was disappointing how rough the ride was for Rav 4, and the seats were rock hard.
It’s funny how Doug still dresses like he’s about to be going to a kids space camp!😂
@Tony Robins what
@Tony Robins A little less wondering in grade school and your spelling may have been better.
Don’t you just love Doug’s excitement when he is talking about cars and bids?
XSE Owner here who lives in a Winter town. The trail button does help. It does keep the car a little more stable on snowy / icy roads. It will keep you from getting on it to quick and losing traction...especially up hills.
Finally, thanks Doug. As an enthusiast with practicality to consider and a budget I really wanted this but getting one is near impossible still.
Definitely want this version of the RAV4! Thanks for reviewing it.
Good luck finding one
@@ethansmith7 I was told at my local dealership that the car has to be special ordered with a $1000 deposit and I have to wait 5 months out
Hopefully you don't live where it snows or you'll wish you had bought a Subaru with real all wheel drive not Toyotas make-believe all wheel drive
@@matthewmiller2219 I’m from LA. it never snows here.
Thanks, Doug. May the Rav4 be with you
Doug apparently is a car snob. lol
The RAV4 is a family oriented vehicle....something that is reliable, safe, efficient, and saves on gas. Not sure what he would recommend for car enthusiasts, something not "boring".
He's making a mountain out of the manual seat reclining, like bruh, its a toyota🤣 we don't give a f*** its awesome
duhhh he is very biased lol
Perhaps someone has already mentioned the Rav4 Prime has THREE electric motors not two. The front axle has two (MG1 and MG2) and the rear axle has one 54HP motor. In the hybrid one of the front motors (MG1) starts the engine, charges the battery and helps "shift" the eCVT but in the Prime Toyota re-engineered things so the MG1 motor adds power to the car along with the main drive motor (MG2). When the battery gets low the car resorts to regular hybrid drive unless you direct it to charge the battery up to an electric only operating range (which can be done with regenerative braking also).
This is one of the few SUV’S I actually like, because it’s so unassuming and can send many “sports” cars to Gapplebees and back
Because the
Which are the others?
@@pinut187 The Urus and X5
These are the cars I want to see reviewed. I couldn't care less about a new 5 million dollar ferrari I'll never see or drive. These are the cars I could own
I know you're being facetious lol but what new Ferrari costs 5mil?
Thank you
Regular Car Reviews if you haven’t heard of them. They reviewed the 06 Honda Accord 6mt.
@@thoughtstream534 check out his out. Ferrari actually has to like you first before they sell you anything.
@@thoughtstream534 I thought he was serious
The RAV4 in general is a great comprise when you need to carry stuff and need to drive in the snow but want good fuel efficiency, and especially if you have to battle slow commuter traffic, where the hybrid system really shines. They really needed to add a plug-in version, so this is great. I like the idea of the VW electric but having owned a GTI I’d be scared of repair costs WHEN - not IF - it breaks down.
Thanks to Doug, because I was on the fence about the new Rav4 I am getting my New 2021 Rav4 Prime XSE in 2 weeks. Thank you Doug...
For how much ? I heard dealers are overcharging for these.
@@The_Waraba Just ordered mine today, they are definitely not giving deals, you will pay sticker plus some typical dealer "delivery" & "doc" fees, but no more than $2.5k.
Dealers in Colorado are charging 5-15k over MSRP
@@The_Waraba I only paid with Interest and taxes, what the MSRP. I had to wait the 2 weeks from being shipped from Japan, but I think I did very well. And already did some MODS to make it my own, and I am loving it, No range anxiety, and I've done over 3000 miles and put less then $100 in gas
Respectfully disagree with Doug on the gauge cluster. I love the analog-ness of it and happy Toyota didn’t just slap a screen there.
More electric stuffs = more issues later, toyota ain't stupid to keep electric stuffs at a minimum
Been waiting for this ever since you showed it off while talking about cars and bids!
Me too
How did
@@Jonathan-yd1th Me three.
Love all the Maryland and Washington DC shirts Doug wears! Thanks for repping the DMV!
2010 v6 rav4 owners finally having a reason to upgrade 👀
Sadly their no 2022 XD this rav4 prime died here XD
I just got an Se version…upgraded from my 2007 RAV4!!! I love them!
I’ve been watching your videos for a long time. I love them. This is the first one I’ve found because I’d like one. I work at a dent repair shop and the more the plug-in hybrids come through, the more impressed I get. Along with Toyotas holding value, I’d call this a great buy.
Well, many people like "simple." The knobs on the controls are great because you can make adjustments without looking down. The dependability is a huge factor. The sales are indicative of how much people love it.
extremely underrated. thats a top car for so called normal people. i drive rav4 since 20years.
Until you get stuck in the snow and realize you should have bought a real all wheel drive vehicle like a Subaru and not a make-believe all wheel drive vehicle
@@matthewmiller2219 depends on where he lives and how many cars he owns, how important is to drive during snow etc... Constant real 4wd cars have bad fuel efficiency, but can be a necessity in areas with a long heavy snow period per year etc.
I used to own a Model Y with booste upgrade, it was fast and fun to pull away from most ICE cats but that wears away when the ride quality was stiff, really noisy cabin, numerous rattles.
I ended up selling it and was lucky enough to get the Rav4 Prime.
I am 50% of the way there! Sold my MYP after the novelty wore off, now getting ready to wait 12 months for a Rav4 Prime :D
@@MarinatedLentil Wow that a long time to wait. You will love your prime once you get it. Did you make a deposit on the Prime I heard that helps you to move up the list. I live in CA I was lucky and didn't have to wait that long to get one.
That thing will hold its value like crazy. There's virtually none available and it seems to be the sweet spot for the next few years as charging infrastructures are still to be built (at least, in Eastern Quebec).
If you have a deposit on it, just be patient and take the car. It'll be an investment on the long run.
That trail mode is a welcome addition for drivers in Edmonton where the roads are filled with potholes.
I live in San Diego but many years ago I used to live in Edmonton and Calgary. I'll bet the ground clearance and all-wheel-drive really helps in the snow.
GM led the way in the PHEV category with the 2011 Volt. It amazes me that they refused to put an updated Voltec system in a CUV. Now Toyota owns this market.
I dunno Doug, an abnormally fast RAV4 sounds pretty cool to me. at least a 3 or 4
Doug's cars and bids is becoming increasingly successful, I'm so happy for him
As a funny meme as well
@@Hadi_765lt haha true
I like this new RAV4. Now to go look at one and see what the dealerships have them marked up to. Oh well that's the market we live in.
Good work Doug.
38k?
According to my understanding and experience the A/C remote start also works for heating, as a heat pump system is used to generate heat or cold.
If this wasn't so ridiculously expensive I'd get one. Good luck finding one that hasn't been marked way the hell up by the dealer too.
I know... it's so bad. The US government should not allow dealers to mark up the price past MSRP on PHEVs / EVs knowing that customers can use tax incentives. It's unfair that tax payers are subsidizing greedy dealerships instead of incentivizing buyers thinking of buying PHEV or EV. Federal / state tax credits should be disqualified if price is marked up past MSRP.
I really wanted to buy the RAV4 Prime at MSRP of $38K then get the tax incentives but it is too expensive at $50K after markups for the SE in my area. That's Model Y territory. If I have the money I'd rather buy the Model Y.
I ended up buying a hybrid instead. EVs are either just too expensive or too small right now. I'm going to wait a maybe 5-10 years for EVs to drop in price before considering one. Hopefully, I can get an EV SUV for like $30K someday. I also need to put aside money to install the charging station too in my garage.
To be hones, this is one of the coolest toyota in decades
Hey Doug big fun from Athens Greece, lots of love man :)
"Hey Doug Huge Fan"
Doug: Before I talk to you be sure to check out cars and bids
It's crazy how this is the quickest Toyota made by Toyota.
Man, some of those scores were looooowww. Well either way the proof is in the sales and right now it is selling pretty gooood.
The dials an knobs make it more ruggized/FJ cruiser like.
Okay now I would consider replacing my '09 Rav4 Sport V6!!
Hey Doug I really appreciate the work and content, the info is always relevant and specific. Nonetheless could please incorporate more external recording shots as you test drive car... ie: wide angle shots as you approach or depart on the streets/ corners etc
Thanks for the overview, Doug!
2:10 - slight correction: It has 3 electric motors, not 2. It has the two in its power-split-hybrid drive train, plus a small motor on the rear wheels.
6:20 - It is indeed strange to have paddle shifters without a tachometer, but it’s even stranger still when you consider that it doesn’t even have gears to switch! Its power-split-hybrid system, while *not* a CVT, nevertheless *functions* like one (or at least *can* function like one; maybe they artificially quantized it for some stupid reason?!).
NGL the RAV4 Prime is a huge step in the right direction. Perfect for someone in the countryside such as myself. Gasoline + powerful electrics for great fuel economy and performance, but no compromises on range.
I would think the GR Yaris to be faster. I would also LOVE to see a video on that little monster
The GR Yaris is not in America. He has to go to Mexico and then drive it to the US in order to review the car
@@jj_cars99 because he can’t review it in Mexico 🤓
@@pinut187 - it maybe an INSURANCE problem...