Howdy, folks! Just to clarify, hybrid RAV4s only have ONE electric motor driving the rear wheels, NOT TWO as I stated in this video. Please forgive me. Clearly, I have no idea what I’m talking about! Thanks! Craig
The engine is noisy on start up in the Limited trim. Could this be due in part to no under hood sound deadener? Other than obvious cost cutting why would Toyota do this?
Hey man its only in looking but why don't Rav4 try in the snow road so that people can see how it works ... like Subaru Forester its been tested in snow road and its super amazing... Rav4 did not see the test in snow road..?????
Yeah.......I'm getting one next year. The Honda CRV doesn't give me long term confidence with the engine issues that folks are unfortunately experiencing.
I have to agree with the comment below: are the seats comfortable? I've sat in several trims and found the driver's seat head rest uncomfortable. Any comments out there?
I recently bought 2019 RAV-4 XLE Hybrid. After I bought the car, I noticed the car makes sort of loud high pitch noise when I put the gear in reverse. When I told the dealer about it, they told me it's normal and all the hybrid cars make that noise. Did you notice any noises in the reverse gear when you did the test drive? Thank you,
That's normal. Every hybrid will make a sci-fi like noise when in reverse (and even in drive, though lower volume) for safety (alerting pedestrians the car is on and moving). It's to compensate for the absence of engine sound at low speed. Toyota markets it as Vehicle Proximity Notification System.
@@Bada_Boom78 True. I find the Adventure very expensive for a 200 hp 4 cylinder. Not every consumer wants something as big as a Highlander and now that Honda has released the V6 Passport ,Toyota might take a second look at a 2 row V6 CUV.
Well some of the 2020 Toyota RAV4 hybrid models (premium but prodced before november 2019) actually lack any support for Apple CarPlay and Android auto. Watch out! You might be disapointed to find this out after buying it for quite a bit of money!
Why not putting the brand new 2.0L engine from the Corolla hatchback in this RAV4 ? Good performance and better fuel mileage; Maybe to push the sale of the higher priced hybrid model... But really Nice overall !
vapor4den / makes no sense. Why? The 2.0 is based on this 2.5. This is an all new motor. This is not the same 2.5 the RAV4 had last model year. The 2.5 has greater torque. Also, putting the 2.0, fuel mileage would go down because the engine would be working harder.
Yeah that ruggedized look is a trend that I hope goes away quickly. It might be more fade resistant then the plastic of yesteryear but it's still going to look like shit in a few years.
The black body cladding is a cheap way to make it look like it has a higher ride height/suspension travel. It would look tall and heavy if it were body color. It's an effective visual trick, distracting the consumer from the fact that they are simply buying a tall car with a slightly higher ride height.
Think of all those Chevy Avalanches with their acres of formerly black cladding now all motley grey and nearly white with every hour exposed to the elements.
When 'Craig Cole - Detroit Bureau Editor' is shown with proper hand placement & steering movement in the animation this really doesn't fit Craig. Just saying.
Love toyotas and Im considering trading in my new CHR for this around this time next year...but.... What is with toyota and these crap tires?? My CHR has shit tires that im already looking to fully replace especially with the snow season here.... And all these videos of the new Rav 4 show them with what looks to be tires with little to no grip. Looks like if I get the Rav 4 Ill be getting the dealer to replace the tires before I buy it. Sad for a brand new car to worry about tires.... Edit: Come to find out my CHR that I bought here in New England was sold to me with Summer Sport tires. lol. Ya so had to spend 800 bucks to get all new tires on a brand new vehicle that Ive only put 20k miles on. Also....Dunlop sucks Toyota...stop using them. :-)
I cant wait to get rid if my sedan. No ground clearance and trunk space sucks. The reason CUVs are superior to sedans is quit simple. You can watch car reviews and they always have to talk about passenger head room in the back. You have a trunk and with the seats down a bad tunnel that cuts if extra space. If you have body aches and pains squatting down or lowering yourself might be painful. I know it's like that for my mom. A family friend who is really into cars works insurance he refused to let her get a sedan like she wanted because the are less safe in crashes. And he works in insurnace so I'm gonna take his word. Some CUVs especially the smallest are questionable on why the exist when the dont have the ground clearance or room. But most have that over sedans. I know a sedan could never have been a good family car for my family. With dogs and a lot of cargo. Plus most CUVs get around or at the same MPG as sedans. I needed a car at the time so I got a sedan. And I like it for what it is I hate the ground cleance. The skid plate underneath just started ripping away this weekend and I'm so pissed. I'll never get another one.
Awesome review as always. Kudos to Toyota for not putting a CVT Transmission in the RAV4 and allowing you to uncouple the rear diff but what is it with this giant front grill trend? It's ugly! You could run a Bugatti Veyron engine in this thing and it wouldn't run hot. Jumping Jesus, enough with the big grills!
So much cheap, black exterior plastic that will look terrible in a year. And what's with this thing pushing $40k on the top end and it has synthetic leather???
all USA built Toyota vehicles made with light sheet of metal , no sound deadening materiel inside in door nor internal floor make these vehicles louder pretty louder and yes audio system is cheap too the amplifier they use its pretty bad to provide sound to the speakers , now Toyota jump to CVT to save gas on Rav 4 and coming to other cars too , and calling off road rav 4 , such a joke . Toyota reliability is going off the track , complex engine and engineering not cool these things cant go longer
@@Toyota4Life no, it looks like shit... Like your mom. They screwed the pooch on the 3rd Gen. My 06 2nd Gen is loads better looking. Wow so much hatred.
Quality and resale value aside, the big grill doesn't look good on this gen Rav4 and the textured plastic cladding is sure to look like shit in a few years. I mean, if you're going to do a big grill, do it like Hyundai. That new Sante Fe is one awesome looking suv both inside & out and it's an absolute wonderful vehicle to drive.
Jerky transmission /Slow acceleration Cheap center stack /Plasticky Grandma rented/ fleet rental So common you’ll be another Nobody that no one will ever look at you
Some of us don't base our identity and uniqueness on our fucking cars. Do people only "look at you" because of the car you drive? That's pretty...sad. It's also sad that you'd base your car buying decision on how much attention you think you'd get. Anyway, out of curiosity, which car would you recommend someone get, that fits your criteria?
in Germany (later not yet) this will be availible only as Petrol or Hybrid. Toyota, I can say you this one Thing. A SUV withe a Petrol....... just some stupid People will buy this ( in ger) .... Oh I forgot.... you pay for the Deutsche Umwelthilfe DUH.... Those r the People, who r responsible 4 the driving ban for Diesel Vihicles in german Citys. Shame on you, Toyota. No more Toyotas. anyway....
Anemic power, horrible body cladding, and no Android Auto. 3rd gen Rav4 with the V6 was great. This, not so much. Will sell like crazy though to the fanboys.
Blake Swan it'll sell because it's good. Infotainment aside, this is the best RAV4 yet. The 0 to 60 of the Hybrid almost matches the old V6. Made in Japan, vs the poorly assembled V6 generation, it'll last just as long even though it's more complicated. I would love a V6. But I have a V6 RAV4 years ago. The build quality and the engine eating transmissions ( 2 were replaced under warranty) turned me off. However, a Japanese built V6 may change my mind. However, Toyota 4 cylinders usually last. Long time, even the U.S. built ones.
I'm sorry, one of the most pitiful and least informative reviews I've ever witnessed. Annoying persona/voice and real lack of model knowledge aside, there is no real information in here to compare to the previous model (on-road/off-road, handling, space comparisons, infotainment comparisons, how does it 'feel', 'sound'. Aside, from that, I like the new styling esp the new "Tacoma" mouth, but understand that is very personal. Each compact grows in size each year, so curious to how this will affect current CUV sales this year. Def a watcher of this vehicle, but I'll stick to TFL and Redline for actual reviews.
Howdy, folks! Just to clarify, hybrid RAV4s only have ONE electric motor driving the rear wheels, NOT TWO as I stated in this video. Please forgive me. Clearly, I have no idea what I’m talking about!
Thanks!
Craig
Craig Cole Hi Craig
We'll let it slide this time! ;)
@@miguelircontar HELLO!
@@RealG-j2q Phew, thank goodness! :-)
Just don’t do it again! 😆
There are good car reviewers but you are the best Craig, keep it up buddy.
Craig. You are officially the first RAV4 review I have seen for this all-new model. You are awesome.
Not sure about the plastic but for the older normal black undersides you can buy the dye to refresh them
This car/SUV/ or whatever you wanna call her could be the one who stands with you faithfully till your last breath !!! :)
This color is awesome on this trim
The engine is noisy on start up in the Limited trim. Could this be due in part to no under hood sound deadener? Other than obvious cost cutting why would Toyota do this?
Where is the review? This is just general information. How is it to drive, is it noisy, how does it handle curves, are the seats comfortable?
Lars Erik Røst Exactly. This sounds like a Toyota infomercial. Looks like Craig has too much in his plate.
He did say that an in depth review was coming!
Not a Toyota fan but that’s the best looking Toyota
ILogic 1 the 2000gt is the best looking Toyota
Hey man its only in looking but why don't Rav4 try in the snow road so that people can see how it works ... like Subaru Forester its been tested in snow road and its super amazing... Rav4 did not see the test in snow road..?????
louis binwag don’t ask me about that🤣
So is it smooth, is it quiet, is it comfortable???
Nice.. still japan made?
Yay! It's another Craig review!
I never really liked the RAV4 but I have to say they did a good job here. It looks good.
Toyota’s rav4 and Honda’s cr-v are the best compact suvs right now. They both have good deals.
Thanks for the advice. Does the 2019 RAV 4 have transmission related minor issues, such as problem shifting gear?
That's what some owners are reporting. It tends to have abrupt shifts at startup, though shifting at speed is fine
Is Jbl sound system standard on limited Version?
Yeah.......I'm getting one next year. The Honda CRV doesn't give me long term confidence with the engine issues that folks are unfortunately experiencing.
Lincoln Guy with the new Camry?
Don't forget the a/c in Honda! No bueno! Yes engines are mixing gas with oil!
新休旅車2019 有2000cc嗎售價多少，力道過嗎
What a car indestructible and they hold their value so well
I like new 2019 Toyota Rav4 Adventure in and out looks very cool just like FJ Cruiser
Finally looks like an SUV again.
I have to agree with the comment below: are the seats comfortable? I've sat in several trims and found the driver's seat head rest uncomfortable.
Any comments out there?
Richard Morse I’m 6’7” and the back of the seat only supported half my back otherwise very comfortable seat.
I recently bought 2019 RAV-4 XLE Hybrid. After I bought the car, I noticed the car makes sort of loud high pitch noise when I put the gear in reverse. When I told the dealer about it, they told me it's normal and all the hybrid cars make that noise. Did you notice any noises in the reverse gear when you did the test drive? Thank you,
That's normal. Every hybrid will make a sci-fi like noise when in reverse (and even in drive, though lower volume) for safety (alerting pedestrians the car is on and moving). It's to compensate for the absence of engine sound at low speed. Toyota markets it as Vehicle Proximity Notification System.
Well made video with attention to details and nice flow of music.....
now if that RAV4 was made to lool that good
nicely updated dashboard. Exterior styling may not be to everyone's taste
Is that Zach from Try Guys?
This butch looking RAV4 needs a V6 to complete the package. #V6RAV4
@@Bada_Boom78 True. I find the Adventure very expensive for a 200 hp 4 cylinder. Not every consumer wants something as big as a Highlander and now that Honda has released the V6 Passport ,Toyota might take a second look at a 2 row V6 CUV.
Well some of the 2020 Toyota RAV4 hybrid models (premium but prodced before november 2019) actually lack any support for Apple CarPlay and Android auto. Watch out! You might be disapointed to find this out after buying it for quite a bit of money!
Why don't you try in snow road so that people can how does it work in snow road... people did not see Rav4 was been test in snow road...
It’s super cute, has a lot of spunk, and personality! ...oh the car ain’t too shabby either 😀
I heard the road noise is loud AF
Road noise isn't too bad. There's a bit of wind noise at speed. The biggest noise comes from the engine, but the hybrid fixes that up.
When they say “ a little bit” that really means a lot. They can’t be truthful because they are being paid by the manufacturers
that music ease-in was so creepy i literally looked behind my back
Awesome
DAMN that looks good in red 😍. Best in class.
These are gonna fly out the Toyota showroom ‼️
Best in class at what exactly?
@@swanblake best in class for fleet and consumer sales combined lol!
Get a cx5 with the turbo. Less mileage but so much more fun to drive and much better looking.
God bless Toyota for not putting in a cvt
What do you think they use in the Hybrid? Hint, it's a CVT
@@swanblake
At least you have a choice in case you don't want a cvt unlike other cars in its segment
@@swanblake But it's not in this model and that's a good thing.
@@swanblake no its not, its power split device , heavily modified from ww2 tanks. No cvt among 2019 rav4 range
does it come with Iphone?. no android auto, it suck.
ill get the hybrid adventure model next year
Will sell like hot cakes like the Camry
@@Alpz07
For good reason. Taxi drivers can put out over 100,000 km a year. They need a dependable car that will last a very long time.
Why not putting the brand new 2.0L engine from the Corolla hatchback in this RAV4 ? Good performance and better fuel mileage; Maybe to push the sale of the higher priced hybrid model... But really Nice overall !
vapor4den / makes no sense. Why? The 2.0 is based on this 2.5. This is an all new motor. This is not the same 2.5 the RAV4 had last model year. The 2.5 has greater torque. Also, putting the 2.0, fuel mileage would go down because the engine would be working harder.
They are selling that 2.0 in Europe and Australia and it is paired with a manual.
Too much damn black plastics that will fade in a few in a few years. I would much rather have full painted sides.
Acc0rd79 Can't agree more 🙌
I didn't notice that, huge flaw. Thanks
Yeah that ruggedized look is a trend that I hope goes away quickly. It might be more fade resistant then the plastic of yesteryear but it's still going to look like shit in a few years.
The black body cladding is a cheap way to make it look like it has a higher ride height/suspension travel. It would look tall and heavy if it were body color. It's an effective visual trick, distracting the consumer from the fact that they are simply buying a tall car with a slightly higher ride height.
Think of all those Chevy Avalanches with their acres of formerly black cladding now all motley grey and nearly white with every hour exposed to the elements.
When 'Craig Cole - Detroit Bureau Editor' is shown with proper hand placement & steering movement in the animation this really doesn't fit Craig. Just saying.
I love my 2018 RAV4 LE
2019 Toyota RAV4 is a Gamechanger in the Compact SUV Segment
Not really. It's one of the best offerings in this segment now, but it doesn't introduce anything revolutionary that's segment changing.
26K for a Rav 4 base! I just bought my 2018 4runner SR5 for 32K. wow!
Awd? Nice
Love toyotas and Im considering trading in my new CHR for this around this time next year...but....
What is with toyota and these crap tires??
My CHR has shit tires that im already looking to fully replace especially with the snow season here....
And all these videos of the new Rav 4 show them with what looks to be tires with little to no grip.
Looks like if I get the Rav 4 Ill be getting the dealer to replace the tires before I buy it.
Sad for a brand new car to worry about tires....
Edit: Come to find out my CHR that I bought here in New England was sold to me with Summer Sport tires. lol. Ya so had to spend 800 bucks to get all new tires on a brand new vehicle that Ive only put 20k miles on. Also....Dunlop sucks Toyota...stop using them. :-)
I couldn't get past the harsh, loud engine noise and the horrible transmission on the Adventure trim. It spoiled me on the entire line.
$26k for a base trim? When will people realize they don’t need SUVs or crossovers. Sedans, hatchbacks and wagons will do just fine and cost less. 🙄
I cant wait to get rid if my sedan. No ground clearance and trunk space sucks. The reason CUVs are superior to sedans is quit simple. You can watch car reviews and they always have to talk about passenger head room in the back. You have a trunk and with the seats down a bad tunnel that cuts if extra space. If you have body aches and pains squatting down or lowering yourself might be painful. I know it's like that for my mom. A family friend who is really into cars works insurance he refused to let her get a sedan like she wanted because the are less safe in crashes. And he works in insurnace so I'm gonna take his word. Some CUVs especially the smallest are questionable on why the exist when the dont have the ground clearance or room. But most have that over sedans. I know a sedan could never have been a good family car for my family. With dogs and a lot of cargo. Plus most CUVs get around or at the same MPG as sedans. I needed a car at the time so I got a sedan. And I like it for what it is I hate the ground cleance. The skid plate underneath just started ripping away this weekend and I'm so pissed. I'll never get another one.
Awesome review as always. Kudos to Toyota for not putting a CVT Transmission in the RAV4 and allowing you to uncouple the rear diff but what is it with this giant front grill trend? It's ugly! You could run a Bugatti Veyron engine in this thing and it wouldn't run hot. Jumping Jesus, enough with the big grills!
Nice.
WHO KILLED HONDA CRV?
Honda themselves with that oil dilution mess
but late , launch in Indiay
So much cheap, black exterior plastic that will look terrible in a year. And what's with this thing pushing $40k on the top end and it has synthetic leather???
Give me a basic model with a manual transmission and I'll bite!
Please lonching in India
i see they borrowed front face design from the civic
all USA built Toyota vehicles made with light sheet of metal , no sound deadening materiel inside in door nor internal floor make these vehicles louder pretty louder and yes audio system is cheap too the amplifier they use its pretty bad to provide sound to the speakers , now Toyota jump to CVT to save gas on Rav 4 and coming to other cars too , and calling off road rav 4 , such a joke .
Toyota reliability is going off the track , complex engine and engineering not cool these things cant go longer
Irfan speak English
Nothing to complain about!! Shame.
Plastics look uber cheap tho, and not a big fan of the looks either.
Got that ugly Tacoma front end... Looking like Sid from Ice Age. Aside that, I'm sure my lady will still want one. LOL
MaziesButt Ugly like that dog in your icon ? That front end looks greats. Looks mean
@@Toyota4Life no, it looks like shit... Like your mom. They screwed the pooch on the 3rd Gen. My 06 2nd Gen is loads better looking. Wow so much hatred.
MaziesButt lmdao all the rav 4 have been good looking this one looks more serious and I like it
Always the 2nd gen dudes that think their trucks are better than a 3rd gen gtfo haha.
Quality and resale value aside, the big grill doesn't look good on this gen Rav4 and the textured plastic cladding is sure to look like shit in a few years. I mean, if you're going to do a big grill, do it like Hyundai. That new Sante Fe is one awesome looking suv both inside & out and it's an absolute wonderful vehicle to drive.
Jerky transmission /Slow acceleration
Cheap center stack /Plasticky
Grandma rented/ fleet rental
So common you’ll be another Nobody that no one will ever look at you
Some of us don't base our identity and uniqueness on our fucking cars. Do people only "look at you" because of the car you drive? That's pretty...sad. It's also sad that you'd base your car buying decision on how much attention you think you'd get. Anyway, out of curiosity, which car would you recommend someone get, that fits your criteria?
that car is gonna be average within 1 years.. so many people are gonna buy it again 😂
First
Craaaaaaaig!
Sorry but it is
Ugly and Boring. No class.
My opinion.
Totally agree. Souless transportation
Yup, it's ugly!
in Germany (later not yet) this will be availible only as Petrol or Hybrid. Toyota, I can say you this one Thing. A SUV withe a Petrol....... just some stupid People will buy this ( in ger) .... Oh I forgot.... you pay for the Deutsche Umwelthilfe DUH.... Those r the People, who r responsible 4 the driving ban for Diesel Vihicles in german Citys. Shame on you, Toyota. No more Toyotas. anyway....
Hedious.
Anemic power, horrible body cladding, and no Android Auto. 3rd gen Rav4 with the V6 was great. This, not so much. Will sell like crazy though to the fanboys.
People that buy these will probably care more about safety technology and MPG than how fast a 7 year old crossover will go from 0-60
Dean Diamond Nice answer Haha
Blake Swan it'll sell because it's good. Infotainment aside, this is the best RAV4 yet. The 0 to 60 of the Hybrid almost matches the old V6. Made in Japan, vs the poorly assembled V6 generation, it'll last just as long even though it's more complicated. I would love a V6. But I have a V6 RAV4 years ago. The build quality and the engine eating transmissions ( 2 were replaced under warranty) turned me off. However, a Japanese built V6 may change my mind. However, Toyota 4 cylinders usually last. Long time, even the U.S. built ones.
That's a lot of plastic, inside and out.. Cheaped out everywhere
This guy sounds like a woman. He needs to work on his tone
I'm sorry, one of the most pitiful and least informative reviews I've ever witnessed. Annoying persona/voice and real lack of model knowledge aside, there is no real information in here to compare to the previous model (on-road/off-road, handling, space comparisons, infotainment comparisons, how does it 'feel', 'sound'. Aside, from that, I like the new styling esp the new "Tacoma" mouth, but understand that is very personal. Each compact grows in size each year, so curious to how this will affect current CUV sales this year. Def a watcher of this vehicle, but I'll stick to TFL and Redline for actual reviews.