Is the Toyota RAV4 a BETTER compact SUV than a 2022 Hyundai Tucson?
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- The RAV4 is one of Toyota's best selling vehicles of all time. The Limited trim brings more to the this compact SUV platform. On the outside you will find a special grill, LED headlights, and optional wheels. On the inside you will be greeted to leather material, upgraded infotainment system, and 7in digital gauge display. Under the hood is a 2.5L inline-4 that produces 203HP & mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Is the Toyota RAV4 a BETTER compact SUV than a 2022 Hyundai Tucson?**Please click the link to get your Raiti's Rides Merch!
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My mom has a 2019 Rav4 limited AWD. The thing is SICK. I want one now. Has the best space inside. Perfect window sizes to see out the side. Tons of trunk space and as good pick up!
The vehicle is great but honestly let’s remember that Joe and Lori both take time to do this for us seriously.
I have to say.. huge shout out to Raiti’s reviews! You do not get enough credit in the car review segments!! The level of professionalism with a few jokes in there really makes this one of the more underrated vehicle review channels on RUclips! Great work!
Thanks Romulus for having my back!
10,500 miles later and still loving my 2021 RAV4 XLE Premium AWD.
I have loved the Rav4 since they had those spare wheels on the back with the side opening door. Anyways, im surprised that even at 40k Limited trim they still don't give the passenger seat electric seat controls. It just seems like something a modern, highest trim vehicle should have.
It will for 2022
Agreed my $34,000 2021 CX-5 has a power passenger seat
Toyota is attempting to use up all old parts before using new parts on REDESIGNED styles! Look at the new Tundra
I have one. 2009 28,000 miles. 😁
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Massive improvement over the last model this RAV4 is!!! Great packaging, great reliability, it's a Toyota..It'll run forever. Great review as usual Joe and Lori!!! Y'all stay cranking out the reviews like nobody else out there and we're all here for it!!!
Any Toyota is better than a Hyundai period!
No. Hyundais are better than toyota. Toyota give issues
10 years ago, sure. Today? Hyundai is on par reliability wise and their cars are feels more sturdy and have a better drive.
@@maga6319what toyota brand new Toyota have you had that broke down on you 10 years later
Hyundai engines, nope, no no no
For 2022 they added a 8 way powered passenger seat which is nice and a rare feature in the class. Most just offer a 4 way powered seat.
Love this Car! Only thing holding me back is the noise. Pet peeve I have... I want a quiet car!
Love these car reviews by Raiti. Drive POV is really what im looking for. Thank you for the content.
great review Joe. I’m looking at the new CX-50 coming out but the rav4 is a great option too
Yeah I can’t wait either! It’s going to be great!
Same here.
Been interested in the top spec RAV4 for my parents for a lil while now. Happy you were able to show one off for everyone...definitely have to go for a test drive after this. This is basically a luxury vehicle with everything included (+price)
it took alot of years, but now the RAV4 became dope
The plug in hybrid will be my choice if I was to get a rav4. Get better acceleration and better mpgs. At least on brightside with this you get an 8 speed automatic better then a CVT
I think you’re right.
If you go to Europe, you can get an identical twin of it called the Suzuki Across, but I’d go for the Toyota cos why not?
Matt that toyota will bore you to sleep
@@maga6319 in general rav4s are boring cars but if you want a rav4 with some better styling, rims, acceleration, and mpgs it's not a bad option. 302 horsepower is a healthy number for plug in hybrid and 0-60 in 5.8 seconds not bad if you ask me
That’s a super good point.
@@mattmekhaeil did you want a race car?
Great Review Joe ! I would take the Toyota over the Hyundai any day . My mum owns a 2016 Rav4 and soo far she's been very reliable .
Raiti I really love your car reviews, but one thing that I do want you to talk about is the rising cost of cars and how manufacturers are treating The new and used car segment. It seems that several carmakers are intentionally controlling supply and keeping it low to push prices up. Can you use your network to talk to some of these manufacturers and have them explain why they may be doing this and if their long-term strategy will change.
Almost bought the hybrid a year ago…….deal breaker for me was it was too narrow in the foot box and no wiggle room for right leg. The center console is too wide. I need the man spread. Lol . Thanks Joe and Lori !
What did you go with instead Tom?
@@RaitisRides highlander ! Just a bit bigger 😊
Good design and seems pretty spacious for a compact SUV. But no electric passenger seat controls on a $40K Limited trim is a big zonk IMO.
The 2022’s passenger front seat is now electric, how did joe miss this? 🤔
@@mrparkerdan This is the 21' Model
Big improvement on the previous model. However is it enough…? Joe says 8 inches is good enough so it seems so!
Lmao you are hilarious!
For the price both have AWD, great tech, but the 2022 Tucson has the better value, less expensive and more cubic feet of storage space, plus the Tucson looks more current and aggressive looking.
i love my rav4...i had a 1988 4runner and the new rav4 gave me that feeling....actually bought it for my daughter but shes at college so im driving it!!....
I drive a 2022 Tucson and the price/feature’s/warranty and the comfort of it plus it’s looks is the reason I went with the Tucson over the RAV4
This is very good input thanks for sharing
@@RaitisRides i got the limited trim in the Amazon Grey exterior with black interior
In general, the 2021 RAV4 Limited doesn't come with a Panoramic sunroof (usually a moon roof), 360 degree front-rear-side view camera for the center screen (usually just a rear view camera), or a tiny net to hold stuff in the rear cargo. Your RAV4 Limited is more loaded. But I wish all RAV4 Limited did have these things.
The only thing that concerns me about the Tucson is that people complain that the Moonroof decreases the headroom and since I’m 6’3” that’s no bueno lol. Plus, I’d like some knobs in the Tucson or at least volume and radio ones.
I think the reason for the pocket on the passenger seat is if the driver needs to reach it he/she doesn't have to do a twister!
That’s a great point for sure!
I had thought they did it like that so people wouldn't be messing with the driver seat while he's driving
RAV4 is a bit small for my taste. In all fairness that’s a nice looking one and love those wheels, a subtle shine and not the super shiny chrome. It looks well done.
I’m glad you like it Pierre. Next size up is the Highlander!
@@RaitisRides I think I found the one I will keep for a bit (I always say that and end up giving in to a new vehicle 😳). I’m in a ‘21 4Runner now.
Yep same style of chrome wheels as my new Mazda CX-5
The exterior design is good but the interior needs an update for sure especially the infotainment screen and graphics. They graphics look like they're from the 90s.
Waiting for the CX-50.
I love the differences of Joe’s “ON THROTTLE!!” between “normal cars” and faster cars. Complete night and day differences and it always cracks my wife and I up. You can tell before even watching the video how it’s going to be. Today’s video is a Rav4? Oh it’ll be Ho hum. Corvette or Camaro today? A whooooole lot more fun from Joe. Too funny.
The RAV4 is a great choice but damn, Toyota really made zero changes, unless they're choosing to wait until the 5th year to do a facelift.
Toyota has been super focused with Tundra redesign
Sometimes there is no need to change for the sake of changes
@@2004cyrus
Sure, but I'm surprised there are zero changes given how competitive this segment is and Toyota does have a precedent of updating their big sellers often, not to mention that the hybrid at least got a headlight treatment.
@@Lucky8s yea you are right. Not sure what they are thinking: I would have liked to see more LED lighting to replace the incandescent just as Joe mentioned. I do love that frameless, digital review mirror. It should have received the power passenger seat. The pano roof is nice. But my $34,000 2021 Mazda CX-5 has real leather and the power passenger seat, heads up driver display and heated back seats as well as WiFi hot spot and adaptive front lighting and radar adaptive cruise control.
@@2004cyrus the 2022 midcycle refresh received some changes that improved the current gen RAV4. HUD is available on higher trims and all the other things your Mazda has are also available. I suppose you’re mostly paying for Toyota reliability at this point.
I'm wondering if I should trade my 22 Bronco in on the Rav4. I didn't know that the Toyota held way more twinkies. What do you guys think? Did I make a mistake by not getting a Rav4 ? Thanks for another great video. We appreciate you and Lori. 👍
I think the adding Twinkies and snacks to the pockets is a nice touch. No more zonks on the pockets when you can’t tell how big they are. Are you going to do this more on videos?
Yes I am for sure!
I have friends who live in that area, and if a car doesn't have ventilated seats they won't buy it. Hard to beat the Rav4; Honda has ruined the CRV's looks, so it is a no-brainer now to pick the Rav4. Toyota has an uncanny knack for not screwing up their best selling vehicle (which worldwide is the Corolla).
The upcoming CRV looks miles better than this
this a very nice SUV and you can’t beat all the perks for only 40K, I’m only zonking the steering wheel and good review Joe
I absolutely love the exterior, but the interior looks very old school. I’m considering getting a rav4, but bc of the un-modern interior, it’s a huge downside to the rav4.
Avoid current design it's extremely dated. Wait for redesign when it's full LED - smaller infotainment bezels, and much more!
@@ENTJ47 definitely! I ended up getting the 2022 Tucson. I’ll consider getting a rav4 when they update the interior and their technology.
@@kaylayangx whooohoo congrats!! 🚘🎉
@@ENTJ47 thanks!
Over in Europe they have an identical twin of the RAV4 PHEV called the Suzuki Across.
Really identical!
Toyota's products have always been awesome this Rav4 is another one added to that list and definitely better than the Tucson but im still thinkin about that NEW Tundra
Joe you're the man
Hope u never stop doing these reviews!
nah. Toyotas are cheap with their noisy engine. Nowhere as better as the New Tucson
Hyundai talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk over time, after cple years they don't hold up as well but we shall find out with these new ones as time goes by
@@khancrz6993 dude are you still talking about the 90s Hyundai? Get out of your rock. Hyundai reliability has gotten better over the years. Just because you can use the word "reliability" to defend toyota doesn't mean toyota is all of that. They have issues like all the other cars.
@@khancrz6993 have you seen how Toyota showcased some new EVs by the way.
@@Reaperguy67 that new pickup truck looks good
I’m not much of a Toyota Rav 4 person but this Toyota Rav 4 is nice joe
My zonks are the 1990s key fob and the small infotainment system the RV4 has
Good calls!
Great video and very thorough as always! I love the twinkie's!
I never liked the Rav 4 before this one that style is on point and the interior is great overall a great little package of a carThank you Lori and Joe for sharing this one I would love a different info screen but you are limited to the room in the car but something that I could live with but anyway I would buy it cuz I can't afford a track hawk or a hellcat Durango!!!! Ha ha yeah buddy it's the horse power thing!!!!! I know it's not a compact cars!!! I'm a fluffy guy and love me more room and power don't get me wrong the new RAV4 is a great little package great turner on the temperature control that is awesome!!!
I can understand where you are coming from.
What does fluffy mean?
You'd get a Helleva lot more reliability from that Rav4 than you would that TrackHawk or Durango HellCat!!
Love the car have a 2014 rav4 but the only thing I don't like about the touch screen is it's ipad style I like it where it's built in with the dash
simplicity in perfection.
The RAV-4 is a nice vehicle same with Tucson. I would get the CX-5 seem much fun to drive and looks better. RAV4 on other hand is nice but the styling looks boring compare to other small SUVs.
I’m a big fan of the CX5
I have a 2021 CX-5 I leased after driving both of these competitors you mention plus the CR-V
Good luck with that cx5 carbon buildup maintenance and turbo
My $34,000 Mazda CX-5 has a power passenger seat, heated steering wheel also, and heated back seat as well as heated windshield and heads-up driving display. I don’t have a panoramic sunroof though or driving modes such as snow. This is nice though
I need this in my garage!
I will have TOYOTA send you one.
@@RaitisRides XLE trim in Ruby Flair Pearl and black fabric interior, please! LOL
I dated a hot babe who had the first gen RAV4 - it was cool when it first came out, a lil underpowered, but good enough for a college chick, it was pretty plain by comparison to the newest model. I happen to dig the TOY RAV4, it's like a personal SUV - not meant for pulling your bass boat or camper, no 5 rows, but it has some of THE best of the basics & that as we all know is all a driver really needs. the wheels are extra cool. Hyundai has the warranty that crushes all others, but TOY has the reliability & decent resale value. I wish they did more with the taillights - kinda bland. free breathing a tad over 200HP - good enough to get to Costco & realistic road trips. seats = excellent. interior > JBL sound = good enough to turn the volume up to 8 without busting the bass speakers, door panel seen better, seen worse. dash - clean, functional, good ergonomics, yeah bro big knobs for climate center - air for the buttocks in the 40's not too shabby considering there's car out there that coast 90 with no butt air conditioning. fingerprint proof inside = love. all guy/gal/they need. pano sunroof - bonus, digital rearview mirror - good. it's a small SUV anyone can drive on autopilot. I almost forgot Joe Raiti is married to the foxiest babe of all time. one pocket on the real row - all ya need.did I mention how much Lori has evolved as a professional videographer? don't know how much editing she does, but she is on it - covers all the details as you speak. Lori is good. Joe knows just about everything there is to know about cars - why I've been here for 33 years as a family member. lol. it's an SUV you don't have to fight to drive - it makes driving easy. a lil zippy - it's okay to have some TOY fun. great joint effort, impact fulfilled - tony
Drove the rav 4. Hit my head getting in an out of the passenger side of the vehicle. Dealer told me that is something one has to get used to, I walked out and bought a Tucson, didn’t hit my head either. Saved some money too.
15:40 I would've been driving Rav4 by now if not for that infotainment screen with massively wide bezel. I just can't see myself looking at that thing for next 10+ years or so.
Oh btw, I always wonder if one of these car reviewers ever been pull over for speeding while filming? I mean we call can be at wrong place at wrong time. If yes, do they get a free pass?
I like and looked at the RAV4 when car shopping a month ago. But I like the uniqueness of the design of the Tucson. So that's what I went with
I really like this suv, especially the wheels. The lower trim level the wheels are kinda ugly. Lol one thing I hate about the CRV is how the shifter isn’t in the center console area, it’s up in the dashboard area. Looks so stupid imo.
And releasing a review on my birthday. Can my day get any better?!?!?
Happy birthday to you. 🎂🎉
@@Reaperguy67 AWWW...
@@Swiftanium you are welcome
Happy birthday man!
@@RaitisRides Thank you!!!
Really great crossover
I’m glad you like this one!
It seems to me that some of the viewers here never heard about the Toyota RAV4 Prime, which is the fastest Toyota on the market right now, only behind the Toyota Supra GR 6 cyl.
You had my whole family laughing and enjoying review.. and they hardly enjoy anything on RUclips 😂 classic Twinkie count for checking space
I never liked Toyota until I got a 21 Toyota RAV4 LE FWD I have to say the RAV4 is pretty good suv with the space n my mom loves it of course she like the tan seats and the color n I’m still learning bout the RAV4 since I have one
Sucks that toyota dealers are charging over msrp on these. 45k for this is ridiculous
Still No. #1 reliable SUV I gonna buy it Joe.
Dependability and quality fit & finish at Toyota levels is unfortunately unavailable at Hyundai. Great warranty on the Hyundai though, but you are going to NEED it. With Toyota you won't need that warranty, but you're glad you have it.
That’s a very good point that I think people sometimes forget.
@islandon22 when was the last time you had a Hyundai? They have massively improved in recent years where Toyota quality has regressed.
I agree! I used to work at a Hyundai dealership and those cars kept coming back in to be fixed. Fewer people loved them versus hating them over time. They may be better than before, but they are still not up to Toyota's level yet.
@@RiasatAbir absolutely
@@phil8761 doesn't toyota do the same with the issues you mentioned. Toyota reliability is average. It's at the same level as Honda and Hyundai.
Awesome Review Raiti!
Thanks for saying that!
The Rav 4 is a reliable SUV but I’d go Mazda CX-5. Thanks Joe and Lori. Great job!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
The RAV4 had a recall. What's so reliable about that?
@@maga6319 Wow! One recall? That’s terrible. Toyota should halt production immediately.
@@maga6319 every vehicle has multiple recalls.
@@LS1007 Multiple recalls. Check again
@@jessebrinker3706 go troll somewhere kid
Toyota is my choice...all black interior for me please.
Color really pops 😍
Hi Joe, really great Rav4 and I love the way Toyota did a great great job but even though it's not as luxurious as the Hyunday Tucson and I get you it doesn't have full LED's some incandescent bulbs. What's the difference between LED vs incandescent?
LED is modern and clean and brighter. More lumens. And it’s spelled Hyundai
Luxurious???
I love it my boy Joe keep up the work and I love the video lot real true 💯💯💯💯💯
I'm deciding between this or the 4runner as my daily. I'm leaning towards the 4runner.
I thought you going to review 2022 Toyota Rav4😢😢😢
Macho Man sighting. Only in Florida in a Rav4. Good stuff
11:01 you have no idea how much I burst out laughing.
Hey Joe, How was the comfort of the driver seat for tall drivers ? I just couldn't find a comfortable seating when I test drove. Also when do you think Toyota is going to introduce 2020 tech into their cars ? Lol.
He said ultra comfortable seats
Should be okay for you. You don't seem very tall
@@brokenSnake lol 😆
Saw the video on the Tacoma and zonked the no remote start. No remote start on the Rav 4 limited should be a bigger zonk. A suv in this price range with all those bells and whistles should have remote start unless Toyota just doesn’t equip any of their vehicles with it. Just my personal preference but i feel a vehicle trim such as a limited trim should be standard equipped with remote start.
Digging the rims Joe!!!
Wish you did a 2022 RAV4 vs 2022 Tucson. There are some updates on the 2022 Rav4
These hold value why a lot of people choose Toyota and the reason they hold value is because they are bullet proof in reliably.
So did they fix the possible leak on the roof rack of the RAV4? Previous models used rubber washer and plugs to seal the holes for the roof rack and some models have reported leaks after a while. Hope they changed the design this year....
From what I understand that had been handled.
@@RaitisRides I know that they change to a thicker orange washer for the roof rail on the late 2021 model, but the rest of the panels apparently still the original washer. Toyota apparently made all the plug-in holes for outside panels all way through the body frame so water leak into the frame when the seal weaken over time, I don't know if they use screws and sealant like Honda did though
Best review, as usual
limited trim w/o led turn signals/fog light, dang
Front facia looks great 👍
It's all about the snacks Joe! You got that right!!
CX-5 carbon edition 🔥👍
Really appreciate your efforts to review all vehicles as they come. Loved the review but definitely reminds me why the Toyota is boring. Definitely nice and have the basics but they are missing that styling even on the new models.
They still feel like driving a refrigerator and still feel bland. Take a look at the new 2022 Kia Sportage for an example. Feels like night a day however I wish the engine and transmission quality was the same as on the Toyota.
End of the day, Toyota is reliability and style is only extra while Kia is the other way around depending on your 100,000 mile warranty.
Hi joe, I was watching your channel for long time. Today I saw you posting this RAV4 again. So I have a RAV4 xse hybrid 2021, my question is do you think camera 360 and panoramic moonroof are matter ?
Rav4 is great. The largest ZONK is the 2002 infotainment. Looks like it was created by an Apple IIe.
I wish that cars would put the ball vent under the steering wheel again
Too bad the remote start won't work after 3 years, unless you pay for a subscription
Its cheaper to add that remote starter with another shop with a lifetime warranty. My 2020 corolla LE that's exactly what I did...
I test drove one but liked my Mazda CX-5 much better.
Tucson N-Line has body color trim instead of the black 😍
This is not the refresh 2022 model! This is a 2021 model. Waiting for the 2022 review.
Nice review and camera work. Many people feel that the Rav4 Hybrid is much nicer than the gas versions, despite the CVT. What’s your preference: Gas Limited or Hybrid?
It's petrol. Not gas
Is the Nissan Rogue in the same class?
I drove the RAV4 and I really wanted to love it but I ended up keeping my Subaru Outback.
I can totally understand why!
Seats 💺 are amazing 👏 😍
Hyundai santa fe is what I love 💕 and I'm saving money for that 2022 Hyundai santa fe
santa fe sport? That's no longer available or do you mean the tucson
@@maga6319 not the santa fe..
I didn't realize that that wrote " sport "
Does the Rav4 have the blind spot camera on the speedometer when the turning signal is used? Is the passenger seat electric or still manual? Does the passenger seat have cooling and heating seats?
People are buying the Tucson for the modernity of some things, but the reliability is by far way better with the RAV4, not even close.
Thank you for your review.
I’m old enough to remember when $40,000 for a mid range vehicle was a lot of money.
The wife and I are shopping for a small suv. We've decided on either a Rav4, or a Tiguan. Which one would you choose?
I am a huge Toyota person but honestly this cannot compete with the Santa Fe hybrid for the same amount of money
The Toyota looks better and is more efficient
@@alh06 LOL yeah keep dreaming. Toyota design is average.
@@maga6319 The Santa Fe is atrocious, I never have seen someone complain about the Rav4's rugged looks. Despite my backed up comments, you're a known troll, so I'm not surprised you argue
@@alh06 more efficient than the Santa Fe hybrid? Do your homework. Hybrid gets 38 mpg. . Santa Fe is larger and nicer inside by a mile
@@alh06 The santa fe is attractive looking SUV. Yes people don't like that cheap looking rav4 and it doesn't looked rugged at all. Get your eyes check troll.
Wish Hyundai had actual knobs...would love to see a comparison between CX-5 and Nissan Rouge