203 HP and 184 lb-ft of torque for Toyota's 2.5-L Dynamic 4-cylinder engine is definitely better than the older 2.5-L Variable Valve Timing 4-cylinder engine that only made 176 HP and 172 lb-ft of torque. Definitely much improvement needed. It still isn't fast, but definitely good enough. I always drive in eco mode, so the throttle response and acceleration is very conservative, but I want the best gas mileage. I like this new generation of the RAV4, and the 2021 RAV4 I own now is much better than the previous generation 2017 RAV4 I owned. I still love both vehicles though.
@@mohammadkamran5862 wow where are you from? I live in Austin texas and I ordered mine 2 weeks ago and they called me yesterday telling me they'll have it ready for me tomorrow XLE Premium black
I put my pre oder yesterday Rave4 xle premium black or grey metallic or white but I really need black they told me it takes 2-3 month they said if they have one they will call me. I live in Minnesota
😅 I thought the same thing! The opening speech was anything but English. I have no idea what he said there. Then 3x speed throughout the video. My heart is racing listening to him lol
Put the speed playback down to 0.75 to hear him speaking like a normal person and actually understand what he's saying. Came here because I just got word that mine is showing up this week, and wanted to have a refresher.
Toyota's version of an Escape, I've heard... It may not be a rocket ship, but 200HP is actually really good for a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder. This seems like a decent vehicle... It'll fit someone like a glove. I still think they should try stuffing small V6s in these smaller vehicles though (just mo).
@@claygaudet5724 Just the basic outline of the Ford Escape; 4-cylinder though... They stopped making the V6 Escapes years ago. A snug, smaller 2-row SUV.
That’s what I thought. I bought a 2020 Xle premium. Sold it at 24000 miles. No problems on it. I felt it lack the power compare to the Highlander which is expected but the engine just lacks the power. I really have to put my foot down to make it move.
I am glad I watched this video..That color grey metallic paint really shows a lot of dirt and dust. I am changing up to Lunar Rock or White now on my new purchase.
Magnetic Gray Metallic to be exact with Toyota Colorterminology ...I am glad you made this good point, we won't get it neither 😊 thanks Sandra, did you get where he is at, I think he said that too fast!
I will just answer the question, if you wont take the TRD, prime or woodland. Get the xle AWD hybrid. (Non leather seats) saves 3grand. Im in love with my XLE 😂😅
Thanks for the review. Very complete. Hey just some feedback - slow down just a bit. If you are on a hard stop for your video length, remove some of your content. Covering everything but at 100MPH makes it very hard to follow and understand.
I like these okay but unless you get a base model you have to have a sunroof. And whether you get the regular or pano roof, it's just too little headroom. Slicktop gets you about 2" more headroom but, if you want it that way, no frills for you!!!
Wow, I could barely understand what you were saying. You talked so fast, giving me the impression that you really didn't really want to do or care about this review.
For people that live in Utah, you probably shouldn't buy a car from any dealership other than Mark Miller Toyota in salt lake or Tony Divino Toyota in Riverdale. All other dealerships charge markups.
I.m amazed at how different my RAV 4 hybrid xle premium is from the exact same model in the video. I noticed at least 6 differences and have to ask...why? Even the fog lights are different. Sometimes I think the Toyota technicians grabbed whatever part was passing by on the assembly line!
Why the heck are you so fast man? I am trying to learn and admire the car but I cant even process anything. All i heard was a bunch of spec list. Your videos are great but you gotta slow down... a lot
@@johnmartin7158 Hate to agree, but most do. Lmao. Just do me a favor, please read this slow so I'm not one of the Americans who spits a hundred words a second. 😂 😆
@@Tommy_Irish Hi Tommy, look I’m sure Ben is the nicest guy in the world and he is knowledgeable, but the way Ben is talking is like he’s just going thru the motions. It would be nice to hear that real passion per se when watching a vehicle review. I kinda feel bad for saying these words to be honest Tommy. Regards John NZ.
CVT transmission are not good, u cant say even not bad. The reliability of the transmission is not worth it when u are buying a brand new car. Is red flag when u are making a loan to buy a car.
2022 and Toyota is using a center display like that? Mercy. The new Kia Sportage puts it to shame! I like Toyota, but I’m also really big on interiors.
I bought xle premium 2022 front wheel drive, i have a question regarding to yellow sway lines while using rear camera, somehow my car doesn't show those lines, is there any setting to enable it?
I’m from NZ and yes I’m finding Ben extremely hard to understand and he speaks so rapid fire. I wish he’d slow right down. 99% of Americans I can understand.
@@manuelgalang6492 where did you get the $7000 replacement figure? Secondly the battery is warrantied up to 150,000 or 10 years. There’s already an owner who has put over 250,000 miles on their 2020 RAV4 hybrid. The battery you should worry about replacing. Is a Tesla battery. Those ones are 20,000$
I agree about the screen size thing, it’s 2022 and they still putting tiny screens when they can easily add a 10inch and up high quality displays After all, they’re charging almost 40k for this models
203 HP and 184 lb-ft of torque for Toyota's 2.5-L Dynamic 4-cylinder engine is definitely better than the older 2.5-L Variable Valve Timing 4-cylinder engine that only made 176 HP and 172 lb-ft of torque. Definitely much improvement needed. It still isn't fast, but definitely good enough. I always drive in eco mode, so the throttle response and acceleration is very conservative, but I want the best gas mileage. I like this new generation of the RAV4, and the 2021 RAV4 I own now is much better than the previous generation 2017 RAV4 I owned. I still love both vehicles though.
I picked mine up yesterday! Ruby red. Rides beautifully
Lucky you. We’re still waiting on our Ruby Red XLE. We placed your order in January, it’s a long wait. Lol.
@@mohammadkamran5862 we had a 2 month wait
@@mohammadkamran5862 wow where are you from? I live in Austin texas and I ordered mine 2 weeks ago and they called me yesterday telling me they'll have it ready for me tomorrow XLE Premium black
I put my pre oder yesterday Rave4 xle premium black or grey metallic or white but I really need black they told me it takes 2-3 month they said if they have one they will call me. I live in Minnesota
@@ifrahali5667 i waited 2months for mine 😂😅
Slow down, annunciate your words. Lol your opening didn't even sound like English. Hahaha good video though
Turn your volume up and your brain on. I’m half def and just came off a night shift-no problem understanding.
😅 I thought the same thing!
The opening speech was anything but English. I have no idea what he said there. Then 3x speed throughout the video. My heart is racing listening to him lol
Yea i turned it off after 2 seconds
I agree. Tough to follow a lot of the dialogue.
Amen! Jeez...
I like how you demonstrate a d explain everything. Simple and quick. Keep at it.
Still a No. #1 reliable SUV for me to buy Ben.
My neighbors have this exact model and color. It’s my favorite 🥰
Put the speed playback down to 0.75 to hear him speaking like a normal person and actually understand what he's saying.
Came here because I just got word that mine is showing up this week, and wanted to have a refresher.
Thanks for suggesting.0.75 actually sounds better😊
For such an expensive vehicle the console just sucks
Cars company's always cheap out on audio. That's the first thing I would replace after buying this car.
Toyota's version of an Escape, I've heard... It may not be a rocket ship, but 200HP is actually really good for a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder. This seems like a decent vehicle... It'll fit someone like a glove. I still think they should try stuffing small V6s in these smaller vehicles though (just mo).
Agreed. What you mean version of escape tho?
@@claygaudet5724 Just the basic outline of the Ford Escape; 4-cylinder though... They stopped making the V6 Escapes years ago. A snug, smaller 2-row SUV.
@@carlosmorris4510 You realize Toyota created the compact SUV category right
If you get the Lexus rx350 you can get a v6 even the base trim comes with a v6
That’s what I thought. I bought a 2020 Xle premium. Sold it at 24000 miles. No problems on it. I felt it lack the power compare to the Highlander which is expected but the engine just lacks the power. I really have to put my foot down to make it move.
toyotas for life
I am glad I watched this video..That color grey metallic paint really shows a lot of dirt and dust. I am changing up to Lunar Rock or White now on my new purchase.
Magnetic Gray Metallic to be exact with Toyota Colorterminology ...I am glad you made this good point, we won't get it neither 😊 thanks Sandra, did you get where he is at, I think he said that too fast!
White.......???? That would be the first color to show dust/dirt!! You must see that color when it's clean and shiny...looks super nice !!
@@safisafari2223 Look at the color in person before making that decision!
All RAV4s are worthy lol . They are reliable as hell.
I will just answer the question, if you wont take the TRD, prime or woodland. Get the xle AWD hybrid. (Non leather seats) saves 3grand. Im in love with my XLE 😂😅
Thanks for the review. Very complete. Hey just some feedback - slow down just a bit. If you are on a hard stop for your video length, remove some of your content. Covering everything but at 100MPH makes it very hard to follow and understand.
Speaking way to fast. Slow diwn so we can understand you.
I believe the TRD has torque vectoring also, which XLE premium does not.
Speed talking isn’t always good. Nicely done video, but slow down a bit.😃
That view. The mountains wow
Ben, slow down just a bit,take in consideration 64 plus year old, never owned a rav4 , thanks
Are the front seats comfortable? You speak really fast.
2022 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium All Wheel Drive AWD!
I like these okay but unless you get a base model you have to have a sunroof. And whether you get the regular or pano roof, it's just too little headroom. Slicktop gets you about 2" more headroom but, if you want it that way, no frills for you!!!
Wow, I could barely understand what you were saying. You talked so fast, giving me the impression that you really didn't really want to do or care about this review.
Was he on a time crunch?? Sheesh 🙄
Yes...he's getting ready to sale them other Rav-4's on the lot!! lol
For people that live in Utah, you probably shouldn't buy a car from any dealership other than Mark Miller Toyota in salt lake or Tony Divino Toyota in Riverdale. All other dealerships charge markups.
Thanks Ben for your tour and review of the RAV4. Where was this filmed in?
I.m amazed at how different my RAV 4 hybrid xle premium is from the exact same model in the video. I noticed at least 6 differences and have to ask...why? Even the fog lights are different. Sometimes I think the Toyota technicians grabbed whatever part was passing by on the assembly line!
lol........different packages perhaps?
Why the heck are you so fast man? I am trying to learn and admire the car but I cant even process anything. All i heard was a bunch of spec list. Your videos are great but you gotta slow down... a lot
Lol, yah not easy is it. I’m from NZ.
So this Trim is equivalent to a Subaru Forester Limited trim? And a RAV4 limited would be equivalent to a Touring trim then?
Was too difficult to at least clean that car before filming it?
Ikr! 100% wondered the same hahahah
Slow down! You talk too damn fast!
Lol, very true. Do all Americans speak machine gun fire.
@@johnmartin7158 Hate to agree, but most do. Lmao. Just do me a favor, please read this slow so I'm not one of the Americans who spits a hundred words a second. 😂 😆
@@Tommy_Irish Hi Tommy, look I’m sure Ben is the nicest guy in the world and he is knowledgeable, but the way Ben is talking is like he’s just going thru the motions. It would be nice to hear that real passion per se when watching a vehicle review. I kinda feel bad for saying these words to be honest Tommy.
Regards John NZ.
CVT transmission are not good, u cant say even not bad. The reliability of the transmission is not worth it when u are buying a brand new car. Is red flag when u are making a loan to buy a car.
when park my RAV 4 i hear squeak noise in back, Is that normal???
2022 and Toyota is using a center display like that? Mercy. The new Kia Sportage puts it to shame! I like Toyota, but I’m also really big on interiors.
SLOW! DOWN! No one knows what you’re saying
Lol, yah
Test drive of sorts?
Your camera movements gave me a headache.
I read that the RAV4 has loose steering
I bought xle premium 2022 front wheel drive, i have a question regarding to yellow sway lines while using rear camera, somehow my car doesn't show those lines, is there any setting to enable it?
Does it have carplay?
you talked so fast, seems like an auction🤣
I’m from NZ and yes I’m finding Ben extremely hard to understand and he speaks so rapid fire. I wish he’d slow right down. 99% of Americans I can understand.
You talk way too fast.
can you have navigation installed on the XLE premium?
Im using WAZE, google maps and maps(apple). It does not consume too much data. Just using car play… it works well with the infotainment
You speak way too quickly!
True
that infotainment screen is just so outdated, like from the 2010s.
What was so god damn funny with the weather package ? At least finish your sentences.
Think he had too much coffee
It’s “enunciate.” LOL
Small screen for a “premium “
This is not the 2022, look the LCD display, that is not the right one....
XLE Premium is supposed to have 8" display, this one say it's 7". No way it's a premium.
I think it is. Look at the front headlights.
2nd fastest Toyota!
This guy can he talk any faster
You talk too fast
True
Interior is quite boring
He’s going really fast. He must be nervous.
Slow down.
You could have washed it first !
Seems like to much cocaine, lost interest quick, GL
Nice insult old head.
You can't buy three gallons of gas to inform your viewers about the driving characteristics? Very strange.
He said it's a fleet vehicle and he isn't allowed to take it off the lot
The only RAV4 worth getting is the hybrid version
Whai
@@Tafka25 very simple . It has more horsepower, better fuel efficiency, and all wheel drive is standard
Actually, the one to get is the Rav4 Prime. Best of both worlds.
Prefer the gas engine as no need to spend $7000 for battery replacement
@@manuelgalang6492 where did you get the $7000 replacement figure? Secondly the battery is warrantied up to 150,000 or 10 years. There’s already an owner who has put over 250,000 miles on their 2020 RAV4 hybrid. The battery you should worry about replacing. Is a Tesla battery. Those ones are 20,000$
Beautiful car outside, but horrible, ugly, outdated, rough car inside. That screen looks like a tv in the 90's
I agree about the screen size thing, it’s 2022 and they still putting tiny screens when they can easily add a 10inch and up high quality displays
After all, they’re charging almost 40k for this models
hey! is rav4 worth it right now? another good option in the market? thank you!
No, everything else is unreliable or overpriced
@@Yoursistersazz you right, the honda cr-v ex in 2017 was 28k, the new one is 33k, amazing.
@@nopuedeserreal1669 not bad considering the average price of a new car and the features you get with the EX, but the cvt rules it out
@@Yoursistersazz well, car dealers are not negociating anymore, at least in my area.
Not enough hp
Never seen a car review using a dirty vehicle! Could barley focus on what you were saying
SHOULD HAVE A DIFFERENT COLOR TO SHOW, LIKE WHITE OR RED OR A BRIGHT BLUE, NOT THAT UGLY BLUE THEY HAVE..IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
WHAT BLUE ARE YOU REFERRING TO IN THE VIDEO??? IT WAS A MAGNETIC GREY, NOT BLUE!
@@bigfootswatching9986 On that Car.
Nothing better than showcasing a very dirty vehicle….
Just one note, Ben. You will be bald. Before you’re 37
Okay LOL
@@BenHardyCars Hey Ben,
He’s probably not lying either.
If he or anyone reaches 37, they're lucky. Many people pass away in their twenties. Look up the 27 club.
This was stupid
How
Slow down. You talk too fast!
You talk toooo fast!!