This is the year of my RAV4 XLE, it is my baby. This is the last car I will buy. I am 76 years old and it will more then last me a lifetime, my daughter will be able to use it for many years. It has 18,800 miles on it after 3 years! I get it detailed before winter and in May to get the winter dirt off.❤️🙂👍
Congratulations on your wise purchase. You'll get many years of joy driving it. All the best to you and your family. It will hold 79% of its value over the next six years.
@lindahardy1017 I'm getting the Premium this year or early next year. It's never leaving the family lol. Toyota is the best car investment for daily drivers.
I'm definitely a car enthusiast and really enjoy working on cars. Learned on a 90's cadillac, and now that I'm out of college, I got a 21 Rav4. I get hate a LOT for it being a 'boring' car, but here's the thing- I'll easily get that car to 300k and it'll last me the better part of 20 years, being reliable all the way though. When I pay this thing off in a couple years, I know I can get to work and continue to earn a paycheck, which, with the savings of having a solid car that lasts forever, means that I can go buy really cool cars that might need a lot of work. I can enjoy these cars thoroughly knowing that I have the rav4 as needed to get to work everyday and not stress. It's a long term plan, but suffering for 4-5 years only having a toyota will bring so much more fun and peace of mind afterwards. Also- absolutely loving the car thus far!
I purchased my 2021 last July and it will last me the rest of my days as I am 75 now. I only have 8800 on it and it is my baby. I have the Ruby Red Flare XLE Premium. It is absolutely gorgeous!. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do!🙂👍
Great review, after watching I purchased a 2021 Rav4 XLE Today. Traded in a 2018 XLE and ran into a severe shortage of these in Florida. Hindered my dealings, but still walked away with the exact same deal as in 2018, so I’m pleased.
We have the 2016 XLE in red & love it! We got it 'pre-loved' & it's been wonderful plus having the same safety features as the 2017's. We're very happy with it & especially enjoy the sunroof.
I ordered my 2021 RAV4 TRD Off Road (Lunar Rock & Ice Edge) in October 2020... picked it up in January 2021. I absolutely LOVE it. I also love that the TRD is very rare in the LA area... and mine is the only one in this color combo anywhere within 200 miles. It's so solid and fun to drive. HIGHLY recommend.
That was the stupid thing I've ever heard of, when one's floor mats, soda cans, water bottles, jam against the gas pedal! Pay attention if there are obstructions on the floor. How is that Toyota's fault? It's the driver's fault, and called laziness! Give me a break! If your floor mat is pushed up against the pedal, straighten it out! Clean your vehicle out! This can happen to any automobile, not just a Toyota.
Just bought RAV4 2021 XLE AWD, I highly recommend it, the only problem I’m facing is noisy, when you drive on the highway after 50-60 Miles you will have wind noise, this is used car and maybe a new one doesn’t make noise.
I just bought a 2021 RAV4 on July 16th. Ruby Pearl Red Absolutely a beautiful and in its own class! I needed more trunk room with my Kona. I was leasing my cars for the past 12 years so I decided to buy my last one. I wanted a car with a big trunk and one that would last and it was the RAV4. Heavenly to drive!❤️🙂👍
Welcome Cindy! Hope you stay and check out our other reviews too! We actually have one coming out tomorrow on the new Highlander in this same style video.
@@sunitjoshi3573 seems there’s always gotta be a troll offering nothing of value to the conversation. We have put 12,000 km or 7000miles on our ‘21 Le Awd RAV4 in the last year with zero problems and even less regrets. Took it through a snow-storm and made it up some steep hills we expected to struggle on. The safety features are great and work well. The only way this investment imo could be a rip-off is if you bought a RAV4 in the price-range where you could have bought a Tacoma or something similar with less depreciating value.
I bought a 2021 RAV4 Limited AWD (Chicago snow) gas only. I’m at 2,500-miles and not one problem. I plan on changing the oil every 5k and keeping it for a very long time. I paid $760.00 for an extended Toyota warranty of 6-years and 75k-miles bumper to bumper.
@@spol1622 The bumper to bumper increased from 3-years to 6-years and mileage from 60k to 75k which seemed reasonable considering all of the electronics on new vehicles. Repair costs are outrageous everywhere and $760.00 ($21.00/month) was worth it for an additional 3-years.
@@alromero5685 I was planning on buying a Mustang GT but after helping my neighbor push his into his driveway because of a few inches of snow I bought the RAV4 AWD instead. So far its been excellent in the snow.
Plenty big SUVs in Europe including the Toyota Highlander and Mercedes GLC etc.. The RAV is certainly not very big but it's not small neither... Of course in the USA they have much bigger SUVs again.. That's how it is...
I am deciding between this and a CRV. I like the CRV a little more, but like the outer appearance of the RAV4. It’s so much better looking than the last generation.
@@sunitjoshi3573 I've had no problems. It has just a little less hp. It does have a CVT vs Toyota's 8 speed. I personally like the CVT because it is smooth. The rav4 hybrids have CVTs also, but more hp than both non hybrid CRVs and Rav4s from what I read. The CX5 turbo looks like it has lots of hp, but bad gas mileage.
It would be nice if the plastic bumper isn’t made out of the plastic. I guess it was made due to fender bender accidents. Long term the bumper will eventually turn color and not blend with steel body panel. In my opinion, the steel body panel blends in better with the rest of the car.
Just got an xle last week and I hate that there's no button to open the trunk inside the car or on the keys. I thought that was something basic, my 2012 civic has it. 🤦🏻♀️
I just bought my XLE yesterday and my key fob has a button to open the trunk/tail gate on it…..my RAV4 has the convenience package, maybe that is the difference?
@@jojopeters3659 yes I think that's what it is. I thought we had got that package but when we were looking at the cars someone bought the one we were trying to get and they transferred this one to the dealer while we were doing paperwork but I checked to make sure we didn't pay for it. Thank you!
@@spinjenny That is very strange. I just bought the 2021 Rav4 XLE here in Florida and my fob has the trunk button plus there is a button by the steering wheel to open the trunk as well. I don't know if I have a convenience package though. I just walked into the dealership, looked at the different colors, told them I wanted the Silver one, and wrote the check. 🤷🏾♀️
It's because Toyota decided to follow the others instead of being a leader, like it usually is, and started making parts out of plastic and mixing materials: plastic-metal, alum.-steel, etc. The new engine is ridiculously complicated. They made the engine too big. Generally, an I4 shouldn't be bigger than 2.4L, but under 2.4L is best, due to inherent balance issues--vibrate it self apart. So, for example, Toyota needed to put another crank in the engine to balance the main crank.
@@ShiftingLanes park the current generation Rav4 next to the first generation one and try to say it's small with a straight face. That's like calling the new Ford Ranger a small truck.
@@EliteNK the new Ranger is the size of an F150 now. What are you comparing it to and calling it small? They started off small. Now they're coming out with a Maverick truck that is still bigger than the previous generation of Rangers.
I am interested in purchasing a new RAV4. Do you have a recommendation of either the XLE or XLE premium, gas engine. Can’t decide which model to purchase.
Oil consumption problems occur when the owner's either wait too long between oil changes, or use the incorrect oil, or don't maintain their vehicle at all. I've never owned any cars or trucks that have used oil. But then again, I maintain it properly.
Agreed! If you stick to the 5k miles or 6 months rule and use the 0w-16 oil you will never encounter oil consumption problems. The Car Care Nut has a video explaining this exact thing, ruclips.net/video/xdNCnYHhEm8/видео.html
They can also occur whether manufacturer doesn’t build the engine right also when the Camry came out in 2018 Toyota had to recall the 2018-2020 for wrong sized pistons that could lead to engine fires excessive oil consumption and stalls
Since it was new for 2019, likely very minor updates again. Look for a mid-cycle aesthetic refresh around 2023, with a full redesign in the second half of the decade.
Biggest issue of the gas tank not filling completely has been resolved. Some other minor recalls also incorporated. Never buy the first model year of any new car. Even the 2nd model year is risky. I made that mistake 2 times and will never do it again.
I search for the manual transmission too in Rav4 2021, but unfortunately doesn’t come with manual trans. I see only one with 2.0L engine here in RUclips. Too small engine for suv’s. I prefer the 2.5L
What a load of nonsense... Toyota made no changes as it was already very good.??? Well they could have changed that clunky infotainment that looks terrible and functions slowly in such a crappy way... Next they have the super slow tail gate opening.... Then there is the scratchy plastic and the buttons that look very much like they were designed in the 1980s... An excellent vehicle but there is a LOT to get improved...
All of these points are small, unimportant, and subjective. The Infotainment is older, but not clunky at all. Maybe take the time to learn the system instead of assuming it should function like a laptop. The button materials and design have exactly ZERO bearing on it being a very good car. A slow opening tailgate leads me to believe you need to loosen up your schedule a bit to accommodate for the extra 5 seconds of opening time. There really isn't a lot to be improved upon here. 400,000+ in yearly sales shows that.
This is the year of my RAV4 XLE, it is my baby. This is the last car I will buy. I am 76 years old and it will more then last me a lifetime, my daughter will be able to use it for many years. It has 18,800 miles on it after 3 years! I get it detailed before winter and in May to get the winter dirt off.❤️🙂👍
Congratulations on your wise purchase. You'll get many years of joy driving it. All the best to you and your family. It will hold 79% of its value over the next six years.
@@gabeeskridge8291 I hope so for me and my daughter!🙂👍
@lindahardy1017 I'm getting the Premium this year or early next year. It's never leaving the family lol. Toyota is the best car investment for daily drivers.
I'm definitely a car enthusiast and really enjoy working on cars. Learned on a 90's cadillac, and now that I'm out of college, I got a 21 Rav4. I get hate a LOT for it being a 'boring' car, but here's the thing- I'll easily get that car to 300k and it'll last me the better part of 20 years, being reliable all the way though. When I pay this thing off in a couple years, I know I can get to work and continue to earn a paycheck, which, with the savings of having a solid car that lasts forever, means that I can go buy really cool cars that might need a lot of work. I can enjoy these cars thoroughly knowing that I have the rav4 as needed to get to work everyday and not stress. It's a long term plan, but suffering for 4-5 years only having a toyota will bring so much more fun and peace of mind afterwards. Also- absolutely loving the car thus far!
I purchased my 2021 last July and it will last me the rest of my days as I am 75 now. I only have 8800 on it and it is my baby. I have the Ruby Red Flare XLE Premium. It is absolutely gorgeous!. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do!🙂👍
I just picked up a 21 adventure. I really enjoy it so far. I want to take care of it!
Great review, after watching I purchased a 2021 Rav4 XLE Today. Traded in a 2018 XLE and ran into a severe shortage of these in Florida. Hindered my dealings, but still walked away with the exact same deal as in 2018, so I’m pleased.
do you recommend the 2021 rav4 xle gas model? is it fun and easy to drive?
Don’t u love it!
We have the 2016 XLE in red & love it! We got it 'pre-loved' & it's been wonderful plus having the same safety features as the 2017's. We're very happy with it & especially enjoy the sunroof.
Mine also!
We have done 3000 miles trip driving 2019 rav4 hybrid recently.
Really good car. Just good.
I ordered my 2021 RAV4 TRD Off Road (Lunar Rock & Ice Edge) in October 2020... picked it up in January 2021. I absolutely LOVE it. I also love that the TRD is very rare in the LA area... and mine is the only one in this color combo anywhere within 200 miles. It's so solid and fun to drive. HIGHLY recommend.
You got ripped the FUCK off kid
That was the stupid thing I've ever heard of, when one's floor mats, soda cans, water bottles, jam against the gas pedal! Pay attention if there are obstructions on the floor. How is that Toyota's fault? It's the driver's fault, and called laziness! Give me a break! If your floor mat is pushed up against the pedal, straighten it out! Clean your vehicle out! This can happen to any automobile, not just a Toyota.
Very true, but unfortunately these days engineers have to design against stupidity especially in this litigatious society.
Just bought RAV4 2021 XLE AWD, I highly recommend it, the only problem I’m facing is noisy, when you drive on the highway after 50-60 Miles you will have wind noise, this is used car and maybe a new one doesn’t make noise.
Just bought 2021 rav4 limited awd very nice car and a lot of safety features. It has ruby pearl color
Pros and cons?
Is it the regular gas or hybrid?
I just bought a 2021 RAV4 on July 16th. Ruby Pearl Red Absolutely a beautiful and in its own class! I needed more trunk room with my Kona. I was leasing my cars for the past 12 years so I decided to buy my last one. I wanted a car with a big trunk and one that would last and it was the RAV4. Heavenly to drive!❤️🙂👍
By the way, mine is the XLE Premium!🙂
@@imagine_8681 gas
Thank you for this review. I have a 2008 Highlander and am considering the RAV 4 when looking for a new vehicle!
Welcome Cindy! Hope you stay and check out our other reviews too! We actually have one coming out tomorrow on the new Highlander in this same style video.
My wife and i love our rav 4. It is a base le model but gas mileage is about 32 miles a gallon and that is wonderful for a 4cylinder gas engine.
We’ve ordered the RAV4 hybrid cruiser 2021. So excited.
What colour did you choose??
@natalie Carey. Chose red. It will look great.
You got Ripped off
@@wildcard2884 Why do you say so? Better alternatives?
@@sunitjoshi3573 seems there’s always gotta be a troll offering nothing of value to the conversation.
We have put 12,000 km or 7000miles on our ‘21 Le Awd RAV4 in the last year with zero problems and even less regrets. Took it through a snow-storm and made it up some steep hills we expected to struggle on. The safety features are great and work well. The only way this investment imo could be a rip-off is if you bought a RAV4 in the price-range where you could have bought a Tacoma or something similar with less depreciating value.
I got a used 2016 RAV4 two years ago and Love it!
I bought a 2021 RAV4 Limited AWD (Chicago snow) gas only. I’m at 2,500-miles and not one problem. I plan on changing the oil every 5k and keeping it for a very long time. I paid $760.00 for an extended Toyota warranty of 6-years and 75k-miles bumper to bumper.
You already had 3-year/36k warranty included with your purchase, so you got 3-year/36k only....
@@spol1622 The bumper to bumper increased from 3-years to 6-years and mileage from 60k to 75k which seemed reasonable considering all of the electronics on new vehicles. Repair costs are outrageous everywhere and $760.00 ($21.00/month) was worth it for an additional 3-years.
Me too I got the top 120k mile bumper to bumper ext warranty...what a deal!
How was it in the snow so far?
@@alromero5685 I was planning on buying a Mustang GT but after helping my neighbor push his into his driveway because of a few inches of snow I bought the RAV4 AWD instead. So far its been excellent in the snow.
I live in Europe where calling the RAV4 a "small" SUV is laughable. What would be a big SUV -- a bus?
A Chevy Tahoe or Suburban. FORD Explorer and Navigator.. Toyota Land Cruiser, sequoia
Plenty big SUVs in Europe including the Toyota Highlander and Mercedes GLC etc.. The RAV is certainly not very big but it's not small neither... Of course in the USA they have much bigger SUVs again.. That's how it is...
Have 21 RAV4 LE FWD and I’m enjoying it so far n it’s in the flare red color n thanks for the info on the RAV4
Which rav4 is cheaper to repear when car crashed, tire and glass broken…etc?
I’m in Love 😻 with My RAV4
The oil/engine problems were all in the 2.4 ltr v4 not the 2.5 ltr which started late 2008 or 2009
Piston rings were changed to fix the issue in 2011. Any Toyota with the 2.4 from 2008 to 2010 is a hard pass for me due to this issue.
I am deciding between this and a CRV. I like the CRV a little more, but like the outer appearance of the RAV4. It’s so much better looking than the last generation.
I’ve heard it’s got less power…slow going up hill.
@@sunitjoshi3573 I've had no problems. It has just a little less hp. It does have a CVT vs Toyota's 8 speed. I personally like the CVT because it is smooth. The rav4 hybrids have CVTs also, but more hp than both non hybrid CRVs and Rav4s from what I read. The CX5 turbo looks like it has lots of hp, but bad gas mileage.
Inside us really what counts!😅
It would be nice if the plastic bumper isn’t made out of the plastic. I guess it was made due to fender bender accidents. Long term the bumper will eventually turn color and not blend with steel body panel. In my opinion, the steel body panel blends in better with the rest of the car.
Just got an xle last week and I hate that there's no button to open the trunk inside the car or on the keys. I thought that was something basic, my 2012 civic has it. 🤦🏻♀️
U got ripped the fuck off
I just bought my XLE yesterday and my key fob has a button to open the trunk/tail gate on it…..my RAV4 has the convenience package, maybe that is the difference?
@@jojopeters3659 yes I think that's what it is. I thought we had got that package but when we were looking at the cars someone bought the one we were trying to get and they transferred this one to the dealer while we were doing paperwork but I checked to make sure we didn't pay for it. Thank you!
@@spinjenny That is very strange. I just bought the 2021 Rav4 XLE here in Florida and my fob has the trunk button plus there is a button by the steering wheel to open the trunk as well. I don't know if I have a convenience package though. I just walked into the dealership, looked at the different colors, told them I wanted the Silver one, and wrote the check. 🤷🏾♀️
It's because Toyota decided to follow the others instead of being a leader, like it usually is, and started making parts out of plastic and mixing materials: plastic-metal, alum.-steel, etc. The new engine is ridiculously complicated. They made the engine too big. Generally, an I4 shouldn't be bigger than 2.4L, but under 2.4L is best, due to inherent balance issues--vibrate it self apart. So, for example, Toyota needed to put another crank in the engine to balance the main crank.
Always a treat to get feedback from an automotive engineering
Not small but Mid SUV. But 4Runner is the BIG brother
GREAT SUV EVER from TOYOTA🙌🏼🙌🏼
THEY ARENT SMALL! for god sake! they are huge!
No the RAV4 is not huge - get your eyes tested before you have an accident..
They are definitely not huge
I love love love this car. I have the prime 2021 in this color
Excellent review! We are seriously considering getting a 2020 or 2021 Rav 4.
21 hybrid yess
I'd say get the 2021. Car market is just crazy
@@phamily-tv Real crazy!!!! Even used vehicles are sky high price-wise!!!
You will live it!
Are there any advantages choosing the gas version over the hybrid version?
Less complexity. Which translates to less expensive repair costs down the road.
Love the way you guys describe it as a "small" SUV. 😂
It is classified as a small SUV.
It is small
@@ShiftingLanes park the current generation Rav4 next to the first generation one and try to say it's small with a straight face. That's like calling the new Ford Ranger a small truck.
@@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel Ranger IS small
@@EliteNK the new Ranger is the size of an F150 now. What are you comparing it to and calling it small? They started off small. Now they're coming out with a Maverick truck that is still bigger than the previous generation of Rangers.
…probably keep our 2016 Platinum
I am interested in purchasing a new RAV4. Do you have a recommendation of either the XLE or XLE premium, gas engine. Can’t decide which model to purchase.
It depends on your use case. If you feel the upgrades in the XLE premium are worth it now, then you should opt for the more expensive trim.
Just purchased xle premium last week and loving it 😍
U got ripped off
What country do you live in?
@@tonyp9313 USA
they already marked up the price for another $5000 at least !
Oil consumption problems occur when the owner's either wait too long between oil changes, or use the incorrect oil, or don't maintain their vehicle at all. I've never owned any cars or trucks that have used oil. But then again, I maintain it properly.
Agreed! If you stick to the 5k miles or 6 months rule and use the 0w-16 oil you will never encounter oil consumption problems. The Car Care Nut has a video explaining this exact thing, ruclips.net/video/xdNCnYHhEm8/видео.html
They can also occur whether manufacturer doesn’t build the engine right also when the Camry came out in 2018 Toyota had to recall the 2018-2020 for wrong sized pistons that could lead to engine fires excessive oil consumption and stalls
Rav4 2021 LE is very unstable on hwy over 55m per hour
XLE PREMIUM is GREAT!!!
Any idea of possible changes to the 2022 RAV4?
Since it was new for 2019, likely very minor updates again. Look for a mid-cycle aesthetic refresh around 2023, with a full redesign in the second half of the decade.
Biggest issue of the gas tank not filling completely has been resolved. Some other minor recalls also incorporated. Never buy the first model year of any new car. Even the 2nd model year is risky. I made that mistake 2 times and will never do it again.
Why talk about a 2002 rav4?
LEAWD for Me ❤️💕
What you only have 2.5L, eats as much gas as our 2.0, and makes more power?
Thanks you just gave me another reason to avoid Toyota here in taiwan
I dont see the new Adventure in California
It's not available here. I ordered the TRD Off Road instead :)
Do they come manual
No
The car has both modes
@@sirusThu that’s not an answer to his question. He asked about the transmission being manual
I search for the manual transmission too in Rav4 2021, but unfortunately doesn’t come with manual trans. I see only one with 2.0L engine here in RUclips. Too small engine for suv’s. I prefer the 2.5L
Fantastic
Nice
LMAO The jeep wrangler is hardly a boulder crawling vehicle by any stretch of the imagination...
Compared to a Rav4, yes it is
Jeep are mechanics friends.. such poor build quality
Transmission problems for 2013.
Then don’t buy a 2013.
The interior lets this car down. Hyundai Tuscon killed the RAV4.
But, reliability??
So we should spend our money on vehicles with a pretty interior but crappy reliability? 😅
@@Childfree334 Hyundai is amazing reliability. What are you on about?
Good
Genius concentrate on car details than your self obsessed notorious voice...aBHISHEK
Boring
Yet here you are watching.
@@Childfree334 he probably watch the whole thing too. Lol
Get to the fucking point.
What a load of nonsense... Toyota made no changes as it was already very good.???
Well they could have changed that clunky infotainment that looks terrible and functions slowly in such a crappy way... Next they have the super slow tail gate opening.... Then there is the scratchy plastic and the buttons that look very much like they were designed in the 1980s...
An excellent vehicle but there is a LOT to get improved...
All of these points are small, unimportant, and subjective. The Infotainment is older, but not clunky at all. Maybe take the time to learn the system instead of assuming it should function like a laptop. The button materials and design have exactly ZERO bearing on it being a very good car. A slow opening tailgate leads me to believe you need to loosen up your schedule a bit to accommodate for the extra 5 seconds of opening time. There really isn't a lot to be improved upon here. 400,000+ in yearly sales shows that.