2018 Toyota Rav4 XLE // review, walk around, and test drive // 100 rental cars
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
- This is rental car number 81. Today I'm driving the 2018 Toyota Rav4 XLE. This is a 5-door compact cross over SUV that seats 5. It also comes standard with Toyota's adaptive cruise control and lane detection alerts. Two new safety technologies that I'm a big fan of.
I like the Rav4 overall, but I think it's because I generally like Toyotas. There is, however, something missing about this SUV. I'm not sure what it is...but I just don't find this one to be very exciting. Maybe that's just me. What do you think? Please, leave me a comment and let me know. Or, if you don't have an opinion on the Rav4, just say 'Hello'. I'd love to hear from you. Cheers!
►SPECS
Type: Compact Crossover SUV
5-door
Seats 5
MSRP: ~$26,400
Color: Silver Key Metallic
2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine
6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower: 176
MPG: 23/30
15.9 gallon fuel tank
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I just bought a 2018 Toyota Rav4 SE trim and love it. I know this vehicle may not be the most exciting option out there, but this is my 3rd rav4, 1st was a 1998, 2nd was a 2008, and my 3rd the 2018 and all of them have been excellent vehicles. To me its more important to have a vehicle that lasts and stands the test of time, and the rav4 is just that. Its a no hassle vehicle that you can count on for many years to come with very little to no issues. Which is why I bought another one.
Todd Crumbaker how’s the suspension over bumps ? Is it soft or too harsh on bumps ?
@@FxNitr0 The SE rides a little stiffer than the XLE trim but I find it composed and comfortable on everyday drives. I have not found it to be harsh so far.
What is the Build month/year on this vehicle shown?
You have such a calm, soothing voice, almost reminds me of a DJ at a radio station who does those lite FM stations. Nice review!
Thanks! The mic I use helps make me sound more sultry than I really am.
@100 Rental Cars , What is the Build month/year on this vehicle shown?
Great overview, very professionally presented. Bought my 2018 XLE with AWD in November 2019 and I love it!. It had just under 19,000 kilometres on it. With 13% tax and rust protection I paid $34,000 Canadian. Has all the options you showed, plus heated front seats, steering wheel and windshield wipers (great for freezing rain). Driver's seat is electric. I also have (you didn't show it) the ability to lock/unlock the front doors from outside without using the fob, as long as it's on my person. Was able to get an 8' Christmas tree in the back with no problem (always was able to do that with my departed 09 Matrix, too!). Came with barely worn Continentals, which with the AWD have been rock steady on snow and ice, though I'll eventually replace them with Nokian All Weathers like I had on the Matrix. You're right about it being rather utilitarian. I'm retired and work part time as a shuttler for a major car rental company. The Mazda CX-5 is far more attractive outside, and offers more useful features inside. For example, the heated seats have three settings; Toyota only offers high/low. Little things, maybe, but if Toyota doesn't up their game, Mazda will be eating more and more of their lunch. Volkswagen, Hyundai and Kia all offer three setting heated seats, so it's not unique to Mazda. But Toyota still has the edge with quality, reliability and high resale value, and that's what I buy.
I leased this exact model and trim level in Magnetic Grey. All my friends and relatives are super impressed with the looks. I have had people at the gas station mention what a nice looking vehicle it is. This is my second lease of a Rav4, but all the safety features really make a difference in the safety of the vehicle especially in parking lots. I am very happy with this vehicle and am considering keeping it. Trust Toyota. Oh, free maintenance for 2 years.
A relative just got a Toyota and they love it! Another relative up north wants a Rav4 and I’ll strongly recommend this video!
Thanks Trenton!
Honda CR-V is far superior. There's a reason the CR-V is #1 in this category. And a reason Toyota is constantly offering 0% financing to motivate people to buy their clunker.
I've never had a chance to drive the CR-V. But I have owed a Civic and an Accord...and I loved them both. So I'm guessing I've love the CR-V too. I just need to find one!
Toyotas are commonly found as rentals, whereas Hondas... rarely. So good luck finding a rental CRV (of course if anyone can - you can! I'm amazed at the wide variety of cars you have already managed to find.) In fact, it is Toyota's Fleet sales which Toyota ALWAYS includes in it's total sales numbers when bragging/claiming various "#1 seller" Awards. Honda dealers do not even have a "Fleet" division. So when factoring out Fleet/Rental company sales and only counting INDIVIDUAL car sales, Honda is usually #1 in sales in most car categories. That is, people who are personally chosing a car to own in the Japanese category more often then not get a Honda... or would prefer to get a Honda if they could afford one. I don't recall EVER seeing Honda offer 0% financing for example. Honda's position is they don't need to give away a product that most want already... or lure them into taking a Honda over another manufacturer's car by making it cheaper. You get what you pay for. Hondas ARE affordable; AND in fact, have the lowest cost of ownership over 5 years versus the competition. But they are not usually the least expensive to get into.
nyed2ca Zipcar rents out a lot of Honda’s
Two weeks ago today, I bought a 2018 leftover....3500 rebate, some money down and I have a payment I can easily live with....My car is a Black Currant color, AWD which I am hoping to drive in some snow here in a few days....Rides much better than my friend's 2010 model!!!
They are not exiting to look at by they never broke down. Best brand on the market.
Awesome review of this car, I just stepped out of a1997 Volvo 850 wagon. Awesome car but it was time to trade , the Volvo was well past the point of retirement lol. I bought this exact Toyota, same color and all 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. I love it . Your opinion of this car is dead on ...but for my needs it’s a godsend. Thanks for sharing and please keep em coming , very enjoyable. I subscribed tonight also
I just drove one of the first generations in Baja. I really liked it. Super functional and easy to see out of (many modern cars are not). It rode nice. Instruments were clear. Great fit and finish. The new ones seem to have the plagued tiny window treatment. I’d love a early low mileage one to put 300k on.
They do last, you're right about that. And honestly, I think there's nothing wrong with the Rav4. It is a nice ride...it's just not my style right now. By the way, "I just drove of of the first generations in Baja". BAJA! I hate you so much right now. It was 23 degrees this morning when I left the house.
I was just happy to be out of the PNW at 40-55 degrees and grey. Heh. I have a relative there. Trying to make this a bi yearly trip for warmth! (20 degree weather is fairly rare here, but it happens;)
Going someplace warm twice a year sounds perfect. Sounds like you've got life figured out friend. Well done!
I love toyota rav4 xle 2018
It is a nice ride. How many miles have you put on yours? Any major issues yet?
These are great vehicles. Can't wait for the new ones to come out, as they just debuted in New York this week.
Vincent D Really? The RAV4 isn’t that great.
Well, I think the Rav is a snooze. But I agree the auto show debuted 2019 model looks like good and radical departure from the 2018 and prior.
The new Dynamic Force engine is supposed to be really good. While the 2013-2018 version wasn't "boring", it certainly wasn't super fun to drive. The 2019 should change all of that :)
Vincent D It was boring
It wasn't boring but it wasn't super fun to drive, either... of course, though, the least fun-to-drive cars are always the most reliable cars.
Thank you for this review, I am considering leasing Xle.;not too crazy about RAV. However because the lease is very affordable I might get it
Did you?
@@ThatCarGuy2 no 👎 ended up leasing a Mazda CX-5. And I love it.🥰. I think that I will be buying the car I leased back in nov 2018
Cool!
Good to see you got hold of Xle rental. In our city all we have is Le.
My parents bought me this car from a Used Car Center yesterday and today we go pick it up as it had stayed overnight for service and a cleaning.. My version of this same model and year rav4 xle has a key that i put in the ignition and turn to start the engine
Nice!
100 Rental Cars Yeah it’s a real nice car
I’m thinking that you might like the “platinum” trim level which has much nicer materials and replaces the black plastic with body-color panels on the outside. There is also a hybrid version on offer.
Hey Derek. Yeah, I bet you're right. I think what I didn't like about this Rav4 was the quality of materials. It felt a bit too cheap. Then again, I might just have been in a bad mood the day I reviewed it. I'll try to get my hands on higher end trim model and do a review. Thanks for the comment!
@@100RentalCars and Derek, I also test drove a 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure yesterday. Very nice, loaded with goodies, sporty, but more compact than the 2018 Ford Edge Titanium. It's 2019, but we are going with the 2018 Ford Edge Titanium to save $$ and what sold us was that huge moonroof and spacious/luxurious feel. I'd really like to know what you would rate this if you used stars instead of YES/NO?
Great review there👍🏻 I wasn’t a really big fan of the Interior of of the car lol also wanted to ask do you plan on doing a review of the Ford Taurus in the future!
Thanks Jeremy! The Ford Taurus, huh? I'll see what I can do! No promises, but I will try. Cheers!
RAV4 is great I wished it had a a/c vent and usb chargers for the back passengers.
Agreed! Maybe we'll see something like that on the 2019 model? I hope so.
Its has ducts under the front seats that send air to the back. And has an outlet in the back to plug into
@@brianl6964 The under seat vents are to provide back seat HEAT. If it's hot, there is a slim vent on the top of the front dash that can force air up and over to the back seat passenger(s).
What's your opinion regarding the road noise level for the Rav4, specifically when it's on the highway? What about the drivers seat? Did you find the bottom and lumbar supportive during long drives?
It’s a lovely car, my mom owns one and it pretty nice, I mean it’s not a sport car so it’s not exciting but it’s comfortable and nice to drive in the city/ highway; the only difference is that we have the 2.0L (euro spec)
What improvements have been made for this car for its particular design ? I’ve heard power locks and windows wee an issue
U are the perfect guy for the job
My 2018 XLE didn’t come with a key FOB, just a regular standard key.
Car came with lane departure but the side mirrors don’t have the light-up alarms for lane departure, they have tiny wide-angle mirrors on the corners.
My radio doesn’t have an APPS button
Actually I have the 2018 le model, and that still has the key start, but I dont think I would like the push button start. the le is the lowest model, but I love it!! This guy needs to drive the le model.
Avoid the LE, the XLE isn't that much more. Sucks you are stuck with pumper seats until the SE trim. Getting 32MPG Combined on the Hybrid is doable. Toyota does tend to put cheap tires on these, look at the General AltiMAX RT43's.
Oh I definitely will avoid the LE. But I'm curious what a really high trim level would be like. Do you think it'd be worth it?
No. The JBL sound system does sound a bit better but it isn't worth the trim upgrade + another $875. You can still get a power liftgate on an SE. Limited has chrome wheels which is going out of style. Not a fan of Toyota 360 camera. You do get LED's & memory seats on the Limited. If you drive alot I would consider the Hybrid as long as you can tolerate the skate ramp 2nd row.
My parents bought me the 2018 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD yesterday from a used car dealership in the state over from where i live.. I must say i think i’ll have to disagree i think the XLE is a great first starter for someone who only got their license a month ago and is looking for a starter car..
Congratulations on your new car!
100 Rental Cars Thank you! It’s an amazing car
My aunt has the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Limited😊
Love these little SUVs, can you see if you can do an Escape review?
Hi Mike! The Ford Escape? Sure! I'll see what I can do.
Mike Herrington Yeah sadly Enterprise doesn’t have a ton of Escapes.
How's the audio system? Does it sound good quality?
No
Just put OEM alarm/ remote start. Lightning interior and leather swift knob and Arm rest from dealer
Love you
Ryan Frisby
No homo...right?
Who me? Awww thanks Ryan. Cheers!
Test driving, I didnt like the manual seats in this trim level. Uncomfortable. But the ride itself was nice.
Nope, not exciting. Ever been to the dealership to have your SUV or Car fixed- we have 269000 miles on ours, never a problem. Boring to just drive without worry or extra dollars out of pocket. Plus, we can load a couch in the back. Find the exciting SUV but make it that dependable.
269,000 miles?!?!? Wow! My Toyota only has 52,000. You've given me hope Jon. I'd be thrilled if I could reach 200k.
And I agree, when I buy cars I got for practical and reliable. I'd don't really car much about design, tech, or street cred. It's a little different with my rentals. I want something interesting and fun. And compared to the competition, this one's a bit boring...but, as you said in your comment, maybe that's a good thing. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to comment on my video. Cheers!
And above all, it's still an everyday driver, 100 miles a day. So it's not cool, it's not pretty, but all cars are nothing more than a means of transport and a black hole to put your money down. Get the most you can out of what you choose and maintain it. Good luck all. So, would I buy another one ??? How could I not?
RAV4 doesn’t rust and doesn’t brake in piece like the other SUV. It’s my second RAV4 and my 5th Toyota and never had a problem. Change brakes and timing belt that’s all. All that over 200 thousand miles.
Glad to hear it. I'd be ecstatic if I could get to 200k with my Prius C2. Fingers crossed!
@@100RentalCars Sorry to say but I don't think your hybrid will make it to 200k. Usually its a non hybrid, non turbo & non cvt vehicle that reaches such high mileage.
The front end is a game breaker for me. Its like Toyota is trying too hard to be edgy. Honda is also. I compare all suvs to a mazda CX5 which I consider almost perfect. The interior, exterior and features are all great.
I totally agree. I hate, HATE the look of the new Prius. It's just too much. I mean, I do like that both Honda and Toyota are trying to be different, but I wish they would go in a different direction. Then again, they obviously don't listen to people like you and me.
The CX5 is one of the most claustrophobic in this category. But granted, also one of the best looking from the outside. Unfortunately if I owned one, I'd have to spend most of my time in its cramped interior. No thanks.
It’s a Toyota they aren’t exciting. Still a great car tho
can the sunroof be opened up to let in air?
The Home Plate Special yes
Totally functional for sun or fresh air, and letting the hot air out quickly on hot parking lots.
Is the Nissan rogue better than RAV4??
I just bought this exact same car nine days ago at 24,160 miles. And it’s been a little over one week and now I’m at 24,600. And I filled up the tank twice already. Does that sound right?
First off, congratulations! Secondly, let me pull up some specs on the vehicle real quick. I'll be back in a second comment. (edit = small typo)
Okay, so you have a 15.9 gallon fuel tank and you should get 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, so let's say you get around 27 mpg on average. 27 x 15.9 is about 430 miles per full tank. If you've already filled up twice, then you may be getting poor fuel economy for some reason. I'd suggest tracking it for another week and, if you're still getting poor gas mileage, maybe get the car checked out. Anyway, that's just my two cents. Let me know how it all works out.
100 Rental Cars awesome thanks for the advice, I’ll keep a close eye this week. My wife actually drives in the city 85% for all her travels, so with that being said, should she keep her drive mode on eco-mode for city driving? And what about the normal mode driving, whats the normal mode for? Thanks in advance
You can use Eco Mode for city or highway driving. It just reduces the amount of power the car uses to accelerate the vehicle thereby increasing your fuel economy. It's actually kind of fun to try out. Next time you're in the car, accelerate hard in Eco mode, stop, and then do it again in normal mode (or sport mode if you have it). The difference is pretty severe. I keep my Prius C2 is Eco Mode unless I'm have a sudden need for acceleration, like if I'm trying to aggressively merge onto the highway or something. Eco Mode slows down the car, but it drastically increases my fuel economy. I regularly get 65 to 70 mpg in my little hatchback.
Do the 2019! It is much better.
I will!
You’ve never driven a RAV4 BE4...
At least you didn’t get the basic base trim LE. I have never been a fan of the RAV4. It just seems outdated to me and the interior is super ugly and cheap looking. I would take pretty much any other SUV over the RAV4.
It is cheap looking, right? I didn't realize it when I was driving it, but I think that's the thing I dislike about the Rav4. It's basically just a big piece of plastic.
They are all the same. The différence is that you will buy a Toyota not a cheap car. Best brand ever created
Well said.
I hate about rav4 is the steering wheel blocks the speed meter after 70 miles an hour. The plastic of the exterior gets all white due to water stains. I feel like their technology is outdated compared to chr. It’s cheaper than rav4 and it has updated technology.
Yes! lacks thrills, appearance is okay, interior layout is fine but a lot of plastic, Entune audio is not 3.0 and audio sounds like a car from the early 2000's. Navigation since not Dynamic is lame, but there is also a monthly fee., drives best in SPORT mode, handles very well but need more weight into steering wheel, excellent safety features but keep volume down as can be annoying, Cargo area not really that big so fold down the rear seats. Maybe the Forrester is an alternate choice, the Honda CR-V is better overall but not as reliable as the RAV4. The bads about the interior: front passenger side the extended dash make uneasy leg room for passenger, center console cup/ drink holders especially the one closest to the dash and radio ..it's always in the way so do not place a drink there., Voice recognition does not work well, no Apple Play, sun visors are cheap plastic and feel cheap, back seat the center console piece is unattractive and flimsy, no USB ports in the rear. The Camry is actually fun to drive but does not offer AWD. Don't buy a Hybrid as too many are problematic. Mazda is nice but they going down in reliability and depreciate very fast. Never buy a JEEP or Chevy. So Honda, Toyota or the Lexus brand. Cars are expensive, stay under $30,000 unless you have $600 a month or more to pay for a $30,000 to $36,000 car. Save up and place $5,000 to $10,000 down deposit as it will save you a fortune in Interest Rate/ APR. also Financing get you a low APR of .09 to 1.99 rather than 3.49 and higher.
No me convence
Are you thinking of buying one?
Boring little weenie car.
HALWG51 Old people car
Agreed. And you get a thumbs up for using the word "weenie".
Disney Fan please define what makes a car an OLD PEOPLES CAR.
Weenie 🌭🌭🌭
Very dull looking SUV.
Agreed.
god its so outdated and ugly
Does it have cool box