I had a 2021 Rav4 (XLE gas) from new, did a "more than proper" break-in period. Several oil changes (before the recommended 10k). That engine was smooth, quiet and very quick. I could pass 18 wheelers in just a few seconds, I had to watch my speed because I would be going faster than expected. My point is, do a proper break-in like I did. 1st oil change at 1200mi, 2nd at 4200, 3erd at 8200 and every 4k after that. By 10k miles, it's a different engine and a blast to drive, 38mpg hiwy, I didn't need a turbo.
Old response here - but this kinda scares me if I were to ever buy used. Almost makes me feel like any RAV4 that didn’t have that ^^^ type of maintenance is tainted. Let me know any opinions, because idk if I can afford 2024 prices right now lol
Tell Toyota bring back the 3.5L V6 and I will buy a newer RAV4 otherwise I will stick with the 2012 RAV4 with the V6. Can’t stand the Prime or the Hybrid model.
@@lukesmith981 go and test drive a 2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited with the V6. There are so many of them still on the road. I have been wanting one since 2009. I was mad when the 2013 model came out and Toyota Discontinued putting the V6 in the RAV4.
I have a 2010 rav 4 limited and it’s still running never had and problems normal maintenance as usual for any car . I love it !!! They are so reliable . Love Toyota general , their resale value is very good .
You don’t want turbo. Reliability goes out the window. I have a 2021 Trail (Canadian Adventure). The 2.5 is a good engine and powerful enough. No to turbo. Put it in sport mode.
Why the heck would want a turbo on four cylinder engine? all that does is wear and tear on your engine faster. You don't need a Turbo on such a small engine.
I learned that the hard way when I bought my volvo V60 T5 at 20k I had the engine crap itself and had carbon throughout the system. Luckily I had a warranty
FYI the tailgate arms stop working after about 3000 up downs. Doesn’t seem like a lot but if you’re in and out a lot and use it the way I do you’ll be on the hook for about $1100 to have Toyota replace them. There’s also a well known issue with the hinges on those breaking and causing the door to not close properly so I’d opt for the manual tailgate if possible over the electric. And I own one so I’m not just shooting from the hip.
Adding a Turbo to a gasoline engine is a BAD idea...all the reliability will go out the door...however, if Toyota brings its Turbo-Diesel engines that are super reliable this car will be perfect for most people. Toyota has turbo diesel cars in Europe where emission controls are way more strict than in the US...Why they don't bring them over ?
Cliff I think we including you would honestly rather get a crv or Tuscon or sportage or cx50. Because unlike the rav4, those alternatives are ACTUALLY competitive and worthwhile and they do everything better In the rav4 Fit / finish lags behind all the competition and that engine is awful. Their 3.5L v6 is far superior to this The TNGA k platform is great but let’s be honest. Hondas platform is better in every aspect
Power liftgate does NOT belong on a camping vehicle: you'll be opening and closing the hatch 50 times a day at the camp site. No tiny coke-addicted turbo hamster engines, please.
Toyota says change the oil every 10,000 miles ( even the first one !) and they claim the Adventure and several other Rav 4's can tow 3500 pounds. I don't trust Toyota when they say that. I look how stout my minivan is compared to the RAV4, the minivan has 276 HP and 250 pounds of torgue and can only tow 3500 pounds like the Rav 4 ? give me a break ! I tow a boat/motor and trailer rig that weighs 2800 pounds and I look at the Rav 4 and say no way it can tow that. Lets put it this way, people can tow 5000 pound campers with minivans, you think the Rav 4 can ? Go on You Tube and see minivans towing big campers with ease.
@@billandersen1389 We’ve had 7 Subarus. I just like the way they drive with the low gravity boxer engine and the awd system is great in rain & snow. Noticeably better than most Awd systems. And I’ve found with maintenance, they are just as reliable as Hondas & Toyotas I’ve owned. Plus their prices are reasonable.
We ended up with a RAV4 hybrid XSE. We tried the Forester Wilderness, the CR-V, and the RAV4. We wanted a hybrid and as it turns out the RAV4 had the best acceleration - we live at 7000 feet altitude and the electrics don’t care about thin air.
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No matter. What homeboy says, its the most reliable small suv out there. And the resale value is astronomically high. That alone says it all 😮
The fact he wants a turbo suggests he doesn't understand the RAV4 demographic.
Turbo is the last thing the rav 4 needs. Turbo shortens the life of any engine because it works the engine harder. A v6 would be a better option.
💯 % Unfortunately, they're not putting in V6 in many cars anymore. 😕
The Tacoma doesn’t even have a V6. Very unlikely the Rav 4 will get one. The future for this car is likely turbo.
Large trucks use turbos and they easily go a million miles LOL.
I had a 2021 Rav4 (XLE gas) from new, did a "more than proper" break-in period. Several oil changes (before the recommended 10k). That engine was smooth, quiet and very quick. I could pass 18 wheelers in just a few seconds, I had to watch my speed because I would be going faster than expected. My point is, do a proper break-in like I did. 1st oil change at 1200mi, 2nd at 4200, 3erd at 8200 and every 4k after that. By 10k miles, it's a different engine and a blast to drive, 38mpg hiwy, I didn't need a turbo.
Old response here - but this kinda scares me if I were to ever buy used. Almost makes me feel like any RAV4 that didn’t have that ^^^ type of maintenance is tainted. Let me know any opinions, because idk if I can afford 2024 prices right now lol
The real adventure is trying to make the outrageous monthly payments
How much and how long?
@@LuisRivera-qq2oqtake the MSRP and divide it over the term. There is your bottom dollar monthly, before taxes, rates, etc.
Prob 700@@LuisRivera-qq2oq
Rather have a naturally aspirated vehicle over turbo. Just drove a new tundra and didn't care for the massive turbo lag.
Hybrid can only towe 1700 pounds. Adventure can towe 3500 pounds.
Tell Toyota bring back the 3.5L V6 and I will buy a newer RAV4 otherwise I will stick with the 2012 RAV4 with the V6. Can’t stand the Prime or the Hybrid model.
That’s what I’m waiting for lol. Not so hard to put a Tacoma v6 or a 4.6 V8 in a rav4.
@@lukesmith981 go and test drive a 2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited with the V6. There are so many of them still on the road. I have been wanting one since 2009. I was mad when the 2013 model came out and Toyota Discontinued putting the V6 in the RAV4.
One of the greatest appeals is and suv that it's base model can get 30+ mpg
How exactly is the 2.5l I4 a "bad engine"? Please explain....
I have a 2010 rav 4 limited and it’s still running never had and problems normal maintenance as usual for any car . I love it !!! They are so reliable . Love Toyota general , their resale value is very good .
The 2.5 L has been around for a long time and is a proven super reliable engine. No turbo please
This guy doesn’t know much about engines
This is so true
Ok - I thought this was a review of the Adventure - All I got was a exterior color,/grill, interior color, wheels, larger screen.
Is that it ?
Man can someone tell him how to dress for work?
You don’t want turbo. Reliability goes out the window. I have a 2021 Trail (Canadian Adventure). The 2.5 is a good engine and powerful enough. No to turbo. Put it in sport mode.
I got one as a loaner and we had a snow storm, sure not the smoothest car but is a beast in deep snow and good on gas
I really love this RAV4 look beautiful and rugged👌
Why the heck would want a turbo on four cylinder engine? all that does is wear and tear on your engine faster. You don't need a Turbo on such a small engine.
Agreed!
touchscreen is not working well?
I hope they don't put a turbo into this SUV. Turbo puts more pressure on engine components and the liability and longevity will suffer because of it.
Agree, no one really knows how a turbo motor works...and if you are familiar with turbo cars, the motor/turbos always goes to shit first!
I learned that the hard way when I bought my volvo V60 T5 at 20k I had the engine crap itself and had carbon throughout the system. Luckily I had a warranty
Most honest and funny rav4 review ever 😂
Axel, I wondered what happened to you when your show ended. Do you still keep in contact with Sue and Brick? Good times man.
Pauly Shore ?
How is he going to not discuss the highest rated towing out of any 2.5 liter engine? 3500 lbs? Seems like he forgot to adventure in the adventure...
Great review. I currently have a 2019 Camry and plan to upgrade to a larger vehicle when the time comes and I am leaning towards a Rav4
FYI the tailgate arms stop working after about 3000 up downs. Doesn’t seem like a lot but if you’re in and out a lot and use it the way I do you’ll be on the hook for about $1100 to have Toyota replace them. There’s also a well known issue with the hinges on those breaking and causing the door to not close properly so I’d opt for the manual tailgate if possible over the electric. And I own one so I’m not just shooting from the hip.
I tested drive the Venza is the same engine when i step on the gas pedal the engine works hard make too much noise so i said No
Used to be, the electric motors helped the gas motor. Now the gas motor helps the electric motors
Adding a Turbo to a gasoline engine is a BAD idea...all the reliability will go out the door...however, if Toyota brings its Turbo-Diesel engines that are super reliable this car will be perfect for most people. Toyota has turbo diesel cars in Europe where emission controls are way more strict than in the US...Why they don't bring them over ?
Toyota has been forced by emissions to now have turbos. 2024 might be the last year for a reliable na engine.
i realy love my 2023 trd off road rav4 😍😍😍
Cliff I think we including you would honestly rather get a crv or Tuscon or sportage or cx50. Because unlike the rav4, those alternatives are ACTUALLY competitive and worthwhile and they do everything better
In the rav4 Fit / finish lags behind all the competition and that engine is awful.
Their 3.5L v6 is far superior to this
The TNGA k platform is great but let’s be honest. Hondas platform is better in every aspect
Rick Astley moved to be cars reviewer... :)
Power liftgate does NOT belong on a camping vehicle: you'll be opening and closing the hatch 50 times a day at the camp site. No tiny coke-addicted turbo hamster engines, please.
It’s a RAV4. What were your expectations? He clearly recorded this to trash it 👎🏼
Horrible review this guy's obviously biased
Toyota says change the oil every 10,000 miles ( even the first one !) and they claim the Adventure and several other Rav 4's can tow 3500 pounds. I don't trust Toyota when they say that. I look how stout my minivan is compared to the RAV4, the minivan has 276 HP and 250 pounds of torgue and can only tow 3500 pounds like the Rav 4 ? give me a break ! I tow a boat/motor and trailer rig that weighs 2800 pounds and I look at the Rav 4 and say no way it can tow that. Lets put it this way, people can tow 5000 pound campers with minivans, you think the Rav 4 can ? Go on You Tube and see minivans towing big campers with ease.
roof is two inches too low, the visibility is terrible and the ride is that of a cramped rough truck.
TNGA always leads to cramped interiors. Wow that infotainment is a pile.
Topgun #1. ✅
Great vehicle, but I’d probably just get a Subaru Forester. 😁
We’re looking at the same choice. What factors are influencing your decision toward the Forester (we’re considering the Wilderness trim)?
@@billandersen1389 We’ve had 7 Subarus. I just like the way they drive with the low gravity boxer engine and the awd system is great in rain & snow. Noticeably better than most Awd systems. And I’ve found with maintenance, they are just as reliable as Hondas & Toyotas I’ve owned. Plus their prices are reasonable.
@@billandersen1389 Which one did you end up going with?
We ended up with a RAV4 hybrid XSE. We tried the Forester Wilderness, the CR-V, and the RAV4. We wanted a hybrid and as it turns out the RAV4 had the best acceleration - we live at 7000 feet altitude and the electrics don’t care about thin air.
Horrible review!
Not expensive?? These are pushing 50 K.
Build 1 from the dealership, it comes out waaaay cheaper... 2 months wait but mine cost 35.5