2023/2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: Why They Are Sooo Successful
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2023
- The Toyota RAV4 has been a top seller for years now, and today figured I'd spend some time with you all and show you why. In this video is a 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium, in Lunar Rock.
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Amazingly safe vehicle. My wife's 2019 XSE was destoyed yesterday in an accident (other driver was doing 70 in a 35 and lost control) but she walked away and will be buying another.
Does the back seats have enough room for a baby seat and two small adults to fit in? In other words, does the back seat really sit 3 people (slim adults)?
@@tmo4330 We've had 3 average adults in the back. It's tight. I wouldn't want to spend hours like that everyday.
@@mystreteacher Thank you for your comment. We are 65 years old and our daughter lives in Europe. They visit twice a year. My daughter weighs 100 lbs and her husband weighs 160. Our granddaughter is 3 yrs old and still needs a car seat. Probably won't be driving like this for more than 2 hours at a time. I don't like having to keep our big suv at our age. Thanks again.
@tmo4330 The hybrid is well worth it! Way less trips to the gas station!
My wife and I love our 2023 RAV4 hybrid. No regrets, 40-45 mpg in warm weather, 37 - 40 mpg in cold weather and a smooth ride that is so much fun to drive! Great job on this video!
How does weather affect your economy so much? Are you sure you’re not losing tyre pressure or something? If anything you should gain more economy because the tyres have less rolling resistance because rubber is less sticky to the road.
@@123ChrisG Tire pressure is stable at 36 psi all 4 tires. The fuel economy with cold weather appears to be due to the need for the engine to run to produce heat for the heater. If I shut off the heater mileage comes up again, but I like being warm! :)
Same and most don’t believe us on MPG.
I got my 2023 RAV4 XSE Hybrid over the summer and I'm in love with it.
Good choice!
@@AskforBryan Thanks!
How long you had to wait for the hybrid?
@@veronicavazquez7046 About 12 months. I started having the conversation in August of 2022, the dealership didn't allow Hybrid orders until January of 2023, and I received it in July 2023.
I got the Hybrid LE in September and I’m also in love with it. Don’t tell me about all the options I’m missing out on because it’s perfect as is.
Thanks for the review, well done 😊
Thanks for watching!
Wife loves her 24’ Rav4 XSE.. that 360 cam is pretty cool
I just bought a xse 2024 rav4 hybrid loving it so far
Thank you for talking about the hybrid battery warranty. Did not know that.
Got a 2023 sienna this year and will be getting my daughter a Toyota hybrid when she turns 16 in a couple of years. The mpgs are great and it’s just a quality machine.
Both great cars. Just bought my wife a 2024 Lexus Nx350h in April. She loves it.
I just bought me an XLE Hybrid and love it. It has enough power, all the features that I need, and came with a spare tire which you don't get on a Honda or American made anymore. I had a Camry, but needed something that sat up higher and this was a perfect fit.
They are great cars!
Great video. I've ordered and am waiting on a Rav4 XLE Premium.
Hybrid?
Yes. The hybrid.@@DH-mf2lv
Good choice!
How long is the waiting time for this car?
I live in Canada. Wait time for the Hybrid is around 18 months. My daughter is waiting on a Rav4 gas model and has been told about 12 months. The Rav4 Prime wait is supposed to be around 24 months.@@veronicavazquez7046
The whirling noise, mandatory, is to alert people that your car is near....if totally silent, a vision impaired person wouldn't know the car is coming, when exiting an alley etc.
It is noisy, but not so bad. We had a Escape Hybrid for 14 years and had to turn up the radio or honk the horn quite a few times to warn people who just walked in front or behind us in parking lots.
Actually my 2013 Prius C “beeps” a low tone when people step out in front of me between cars in a parking lot. Otherwise, they wouldn’t hear me coming. Want a 2024 (or 2025)hybrid, but the Toyotas don’t have US or Canadian made batteries to qualify for the Federal EV rebate, so I’m hoping my 2005 Sienna Van holds out until the RAV 4 has the “qualifying” battery. Simply can’t afford one without it. That’s also hoping the Rebate isn’t repealed by then. A bit Leary of the anticipated 2025 “totally new” redesign. My brother is a retired mechanical engineer, and he said you never want to by a new designed vehicle for the first 2-3 years of production, until they figure out the “bugs” in the new design
I have a 2021 rav4 limited hybrid with nearly 80000 miles. I can’t think of any vehicle I’d rather have.
did u have any major issue so far?
Very beautiful
God that grey color is BEAUTIFUL
I own one of these with the lunar rock color it is actually a light green.
We bought a 2023 Rav4 Hybrid Limited for our daughter last spring. We weren't looking for a Limited, but that was the only one available...Unfortunately, we were in a time crunch so we were forced to pay over list price. It is a great vehicle, and our daughter loves it. However, I think dealers that add $3-4000 to the price as "market adjustments" are crooks. We will never do that again...We love Toyota's and have 2014 4Runner with 148,000 miles on it. We are waiting for the new 6th gen or the Land Cruiser 250. We have time, so will find a good dealer and order one without the adjustment. Hopefully, they will ramp up production so the supply chain issues won't be such a problem.
you should file a complain to toyota. you should have bought from autonation. it's a publicly traded co. and they don't have that policy. there's one dealer here in Central FL who tried to rip me off last year. I said no, and bought from Autonation instead. 2022 xle premium AWD for $38K out the door. then days later the said greedy dealer called me and willing to drop the market adj. BS. i don't like hybrid or EV due to prohibitive cost of the battery($6-8K) which you would need to replace most likely after 6 years (start saving a $100/mo. now). and you have to drive it a lot otherwise the batteries will degrade. not to mention, lithium is prone to catching fire or blowing up. there's a reason why airlines don't want you to check in any of your lithium batteries.
Yep, paying over sticker was bad, time crunch. Hybrids get lots of miles and years. Our Escape Hybrid went 178K and 14 years original battery still working when we sold it. Our 2012 Fusion hybrid 11 years and over 100k still running great. Replacing the batteries is expensive, but we have never needed to. Will get a Land Cruiser or 4Runner hybrid once they come out and then we will have 3 hybrids. We have had great results and 30-45 MPG city speaks for itself.
@@JASCdmolay I know many people with hybrids and EVs, zero have had to replace batteries. My own Prius is a 2012 with 222k miles-- all original.
@@JASCdmolay2009 Prius. Still on the original hybrid battery. Serviced regularly for engine oil etc... and driven regularly. Maybe if the car isn't driven a lot, it's a different story?
@@kurtburkhardt5862the grand Highlander hybrid is so nice! Just out of my price range.
I have this exact color in a rav 4 xle 2023 BEST DECISION I LOVE MY CAR, and I’m coming from a nissian rouge
Which model Rogue you drove? Is this any good compared to rogue?
@@Gopinathk17 I had a rouge sport it was leased and it was horrible broke down one me 3 times same problem everytime
It's definitely a contender, although there are other vehicles in its class that are more powerful, quieter and comfortable the rav4 can't be beat on the combination of reliability, versatility, value and sharp looks.
It's not suppose to be luxurious but practical and that's what I like.
Great looking vehicle and simplicity rules.
My favorite above all is the adventure model. Too cool!
Agreed! It's not the best at one thing, but it covers a lot of bases really well.
Thanks for the video, we were able to fit a full size spare in the back and the floorboard is slightly raised. Great for road trips when we are on the highway in middle of nowhere
Interesting! Really the donut isn't a bad option and a pinch. The spare tire is never meant to be driven on for a long time. It's meant to be on the car long enough to get the damaged tire repaired or replaced.
you should do a video on the corolla cross!
Great idea! I'll get working on that ASAP, thanks!
Want this car
Good salesman. Flooring a Brand new car
Don't ever look into what happens with Corvettes once they come off the assembly line then...
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Why does THIS Rav look a bit more elevated than most?? Thats what I'd like.....
Please do a Venza-I'm trying to decide between the two, THX!!!!!!!!
Both RAV4 Hybrid and Venza have the same motor and hybrid drivetrain. If you don't need the extra room, get the Venza. It is a Lexus badged as a Toyota.
Great Idea! I do love the Venzas, even more than the RAV4! I'll make a video soon on that.
I wanted the Venza too but can’t get over the turn signals on the bumpers. That’s too low and semi trucks and high riding vehicles can’t see them.
@HallowedLunch rav4 isn't the one getting discontinued though is it?
@@HallowedLunch Rav4 Prime is fun to drive with 42 EV miles, 302 hp
We are looking at replacing our Lexus IS300h this year, and are considering lots of options.
We have a Toyota Yaris as a general run around, but can't decide what to do with the Lexus.
Getting older now, and don't find it so easy getting in and out of a low car. The Lexus NX is a
bit pricey, so am considering a Rav4. This one looks rather nice.
Check out the Venzas also. I have a video of them on my channel to check out.
The spare tire slander at 8:01. You got to have a spare to actually change one. The tow truck will tow you and you'll still be waiting for a tire for a week or 2 back order
Ha! I turned it off at the complaining that it might be too hot or too cold to do a few minutes of work. ToyotaJeffReviews is much more informative without the 'bro'ness.
All my life I wanted a Rav4 Hybrid. This year I finally bought a brand new 2023 and I love the hybrid mileage, the ground clearance and the 4 wheel drive. I was so in love that I totally ignored all the drastic design flaws. The roof is two inches too low. I am 5'10" and I bang my head every time I get in and out and what's even worse is the serious visibility flaws. When I look 30 degrees to the right the rear view mirror is directly in front of my face. If I want to look 30 degrees to the right I have to duck my head down to see underneath the rear view mirror. The center console is three inches too wide on both sides. It digs into my right knee making it painful to my knee cap to keep my foot on the accelerator pedal. I’m thinking about gluing on some padding to ease this problem. My wife also complains about leg discomfort on her side. The side pillars are so wide that I absolutely cannot see oncoming cars at intersections of less than ninety degrees. I feel like this is going to kill me one day. The headrest is so stupidly designed that I sometimes feel like it is forcing my head down.
After four months of constantly banging my head, serious visibility problems, the most uncomfortable seating and the loudest road and wind noise of any car I have ever owned I am now sorry that I ever bought a RAV4 at all. Plus I heard of a new class action law suit because the moon roof drains are short circuiting the air bags which it claims Toyota knew about but failed to fix which the customer must now pay to fix and there is other talk about a power cable corrosion that may cost up to $6K to fix. After four months of living with this car I'm now sorry I ever bought a RAV4.
😂 I'm 6'2 I've never banged my head getting in my 23 Ltd Hybrid, maybe you have a lard as$? Better yet don't jump in....sit in. Road noise? Check your tires? Roof rack? I find it to be very quite even at 75 mph.
BRW the roof rail problem was fixed in late 21. There are no leaks. Sight lines?😅 You must be a terrible driver, take a driving lesson. Is your wife a fat arse too? How much room to you need for your jello legs?
Thanks for telling us the truth 😁
@@michaelbell7914 5,10 banging his head and rubbing his leg on the console. Must be one serious Lard Arse.
The "Car Care Nut" on RUclips discusses the cable corrosion issue. The fix appears to be drilling a small hole in the pan that protects the cable.
@@jayp4114 I believe they cut the connector cover in half and added a gasket or something so water and ice and road salt can drain and added a plate under the car to deflect road crap away from the connector. Some people seriously doubt that will fix the problem but it a takes a few winters for the connectors to go so we’ll have to wait and see I guess. Hopefully all is well but plenty of other complaints about these cars as well, crappy android auto and maps for one. Road noise for another. I’m waiting to test drive one myself so we’ll see I guess.
I have ordered a RAV4 hydrid AWD, and in Australia it is a two year wait.😮
You'll be happy when it arrives. The rear motor adds almost 90 ft lbs of instantaneous torque. It's no race car but it helps from a dead stop.
Can you describe the turn signals, blind spot monitoring etc. Also backup cameras and 360 degrees view if any?
Turn signals?
I bought a 2011 RAV4 limited with the 3.5l v6. It now has 182k miles and is still running. My ongoing joke is that I’m going to keep it two more years. I’ve been saying that since I paid it off in 2014. Honestly I will keep my 2011 until it reaches end-of-life. That very well could be over 250k miles. Still, even if it dissolves tomorrow I definitely got my money’s worth from it.
RAV4s are hard to beat for sure! I've always loved the V6 Sport RAV4s like yours.
😎best suv.
Please speak to a Rav4 hybrid vs a Rav4 gas-only. Thanks!
I think I'll cover this somewhat in a future video when I talk about Primes.
Does it have power fold in side mirrors? I need this to park in my garage.
Don't full throttle cars that haven't been broken in. I'd hate to be the customer of this car not knowing this is how it was treated from the sales people
I wish Toyota would add a directional feature for the dash board. I live and die by one and my iPhone's directional has trouble staying on screen.
I've had my rav4 hybrid for 4 years now and it gets 30mpg tops. It's also in the shop about every 4 months with different issues
Sounds like you got a lemon.
I have averaged 43 mpg over 80,000 miles with no problems.
What year?
Lmao he didn't even have the 2019+ rav4 hybrid 🤦 If I drive like those city busses🚍 I can easily average over 50+mpg, highest I've achieved is in the low 60s mpg in city believe it or not you can see it for yourself if you can get your hands on one either from a friend, family, rental, etc. Pretty amazing 😌 Pro Tip: when you see EV activated on your dashboard means you're achieving maximum fuel efficiency and try to balance your speed slowly down then picking up speed again. Example, you're going 45 but slowly decreasing to 40 then pick up to 45 again over and over again while making sure you're on EV as much as possible you'll see great results in mpg! Though, beware you'll probably get those inpatient drivers going for your throat so do let them slide by if possible.
Sounds like BS. My 2023 RAV4 XLE AWD NON-hybrid can make 30-40 mpg combine.
Please do the same quality of video on th 2024 Rav4 Prime! Great Video
If I could ever get one to showcase haha
Is it a great car? No - its just a bloody good car, that does everything well.
love my woodland
We got a 24 XLE for our teen daughter to drive, and our friends also got one for their teen. Great car for young drivers, it's safe, reliable, and somewhat sporty looking. We drove the Corolla Hatchback and that was SO FUN to drive, but so tiny! A deathtrap for sure. Rav4 a much better choice for safety for your kid.
Corollas have a 5 start safety rating, same as the RAV4 fyi
@@AskforBryan I suppose.... but when your face is literally at the level of most SUV and truck bumpers, and you live in the city where people like to run red lights all the time ... I think you have to use common sense.
must be nice being a teen and already driving a $40k car lol
😝
@@michaelbryant3643 I agree! My first car was a Ford Pinto. We are blessed to be able to afford this, and it is much safer than a Pinto. At the core, all parents just want their kids to be safe, and you make that a priority as best you can.
Is this specific one available / are you selling it? I'm in the market and could be interested!
This one was sold, but we do have others available! Check out my bio for my contact info.
Only other thing I would have delved into is why the planetary gear system is so reliable, it's one of the biggest selling points to me
It's a great selling point and is what separates Toyotas CVT from the rest!
Is there anyway to order the weather pkg w/o adding a hole in the roof?
You mean no sunroof? If you get an XLE RAV4 you can get just the weather package and no convenience package which would have the sunroof in it. Not on the XLE Premium though.
I want a cavalier blue, TRD or Hybrid. Having a hard time finding one here in San Antonio TX.
Calvary blue really only exists for the XSE Hybrid. Call me up in Asheville, NC and I'd be happy to help!
Like this color, odd that it is not offered on 2024....unless I missed it
You are correct. It's no longer available in 2024. Toyota always has a rotation of specialty colors that they will add and remove from time to time to keep things interesting.
Will toyota ever have intercooler seats along with the heated?
You can get that as an option on the limiteds. It's the Limited Grade Weather Package.
Got my RAV about a month ago. I would have drove down to NC had I known u sold below MSRP and 2.99% interest rate.
Love the RAV4 👍
Is there a CD player in this SUV?
I wish they would add a little storage cubby in the rear cup holder / arm rest.
No everything is digital through your phone or mp3
who uses CD these days? lol
Nope, CD players now live in the same void as 8-tracks and cassettes.
What is this "CD player" you speak of?
No CD player, however, there are other options. You can copy your CD's to a flash drive and play using one of the USB ports. The USB ports should be able to be used to play music through the car's stereo, though I have not tried it on the RAV4. A flash drive is capable of storing many CDs on a single drive. Portable CD players can be purchased that are very inexpensive and should also be capable of being powered and played using one of the USB ports. Of course, you could also do it the old-fashioned way and stream your music from Amazon Music, Sirius, Apple Music, etc.
The chrome upper window trim needs to go, It was one of the first things I did with mine. I'm 6'4" and my knees hit the door and center console, not of fan of the leg room at all.
I drove the rav4 back in 2008 from the DMV to NYC.
I had the same problem too.
I'm 5'11 with some joints issues.
I couldn't get a comfortable seating position.
Plus my legs and knees kept hitting as well.
Now in 2023 my sis got 2 of them.
The regular and the xle hybrid. I still don't like them.
I drove each for 12 miles to the dealership for service.
The seats are narrow and don't support.
I'm a skinny person and just don't fit right.
The reason being this vehicle was designed as a 7 seater so to make the useless 3rd seat fit they have to limit front seat room. Do the same with the second row as well.
I love my camry better.
The seat is like a recliner very comfortable plus offer a better lumber support.
What I hate is the inside door handle!!! This gotta change on the next version of the RAV4. Most cars the handles are in the middle of the door for easy close this has a weird feeling. Do you agree? Also the interior light is very dark.
I agree.
The door handle sucks. There is no leverage on the door to open with ease.
Hmmm strange observation. If you mean the large grab handles, I could see that. I've never had an issue with them myself nor anyone I've talked to.
Didn’t even notice the unusual door handle location until someone pointed it out in a review. Yes, it is a somewhat questionable ergonomic design decision but a VERY minor one IMHO all things considered. The more significant one that I’ve seen pointed out in some reviews is how the position of the steering wheel can restrict leg room for those with moderate to long legs. Wasn’t an issue for me being only 5’7” and I was
leaning towards putting this in the same minor drawback category as the door handle until I had to wear a leg cast after meniscus surgery.
What's the most problems in this SUV?
BEFORE BUY ONE?
How are the air conditioners and heaters in these
Depending on the day, hot and cold
Why is the Radio and Dash cluster flickering Defect is it in all the vehicles?
LED screens and lights don't always work well on cameras due to different refresh rates. They are fine.
It’s an issue with the frames per second on the camera, nothing to do with the car.
Will the Trail model ever be available as a hybrid? ? ?
The closest thing you can get is the woodland edition which basically adds a fancy roof rack and some slightly better tires along with some badging and cosmetic changes. But no, there isn't a TRD hybrid model.
After waiting one year, I bought a Corolla Cross that looks just like that. I have had it only a few days.
Was there a mark up by the delaer when you purchased. Also, how much was the tolrtal cost, and which variany did you purchase?
Corolla Cross HV is a great alternative to the RAV4!
2023 RAV4 CarPlay Navigation Issues while connect your phone to use the Map. If you are own one RAV4 2023, please test it out too see if you having an issue with the CarPlay. Thanks.
What is the issue occuring?
@@AskforBryan 2023 RAV4 CarPlay Navigation Issues while connect your phone to use the Apple Map or Google Map. The issues with their navigation over Apple CarPlay randomly putting them off-road, on parallel roads, or even off the route completely, like taking an exit ramp you're not on. If you are own one RAV4 2023, please test it out too see if you having an issue with the CarPlay. Toyota knew the issue. Thanks.
2023 RAV4 CarPlay Navigation Issues while connect your phone to use the Apple Map or Google Map. The issues with their navigation over Apple CarPlay randomly putting them off-road, on parallel roads, or even off the route completely, like taking an exit ramp you're not on. If you are own one RAV4 2023, please test it out too see if you having an issue with the CarPlay. Toyota knew the issue. Thanks.
No stock. All new redesign shipping late 2024.
Why are you wrecking this RAV4? It’s not even broken in! The customer who buys it will be ripped off. 🙈
Because he's a car salesman, ( a peasant ). He doesn't care about or respect the customer or the car. He just wants to move metal and rip off the customer all at the same time. This clown had the nerve to call this new 40 thousand dollar vehicle a "Discount" car... He's a complete tool...
In the 2024 will you explain if they have repaired the cable gate situation? Thank you.
He’s not gonna know, he’s just a sales person
Yes they have about a year ago Toyota corporation sent letters to all affected vehicle owners that they have an eight year hundred thousand mile warranty on that cable. I received a letter in the mail approximately six months ago.
It's already covered by the warranty as stated. The battery is 10 year/150k miles while the supporting motors and systems are covered for 8 years/100k miles.
@@AskforBryan Is that only for 2019 to 2022?
@@kleinbottledrinkeras far as I know but you have to think they will fix it if it goes under warranty but after that I doubt they will fix it though in my view it should be covered under the hybrid warranty but apparently it’s not.
Look like a USB-A port under the center controls. Seems like a missed opportunity for another USB-C port if that is the case.
USB-A is just for car play/Android Auto. I imagine they will be converted to type C at some point like the other ports.
I swear I’ve seen some cars that have USB-C connect to car play.
I'm one of those 65 year old cats who is trying to get out of his now too low Mustang. I might give this a look. Hope it has a premium sound system option.
There is a "11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier" option on some models
@@dm285 , I'm taking your comments to heart. Thanx.
@anotheruser676 you nailed it!
Check out the Venza, it is more refined than the RAV4 hybrid. Bought a wife a 2024 Lexus NX350H a few months ago and she loves it. We also check out the Tesla MY, Venza Limited, RAV4 Limited hybrid. Decided to buy the Lexus.
The JBL cranks in my XSE Hybrid. Very tight bass. @@anotheruser676
So…. What are the additional ads ons when you sold the Vehicle?
Our dealer package includes tint, wheel locks and all weather mats
@@AskforBryan LOL all those factory wheels getting stolen......
Any whispers when the new generation is coming. When can we put our name down for one.
Maybe 25, but I'd say 2026 since the Camry came out a year earlier in the current form .
I wish they had painted fenders
XSE has black gloss fenders rather than the unpainted plastic.
dealers still on crack, I was quoted nearly 49.5K for a Rav4 hybrid limited the other day.
Wow, they're definitely taking advantage. We negotiated our XLE Premium in southern Cal at a high-volume dealership for $38k. Good interest rate, too! Maybe call one of them and they can deliver it to you?
It's is a luxurious suv
Good car , but very uncomfortable back seats.
While I love the Toyota Hybrids, I smile every time I walk up to my 2023 BMW X3 and smile even more once I get inside and experience the opulence and richness of the experience.
I say that too when I slip into my Bentley .
Unfortunately, bmw's are the number one vehicles we see broken down on the side of the road. Ya il pass !!
It does not have the word “hybrid “ on the front side quarter panel.
Those aren't on every hybrid like they used to be
I judge the quality of a vehicle by how many I see on the road, these dominate the road.
long legs = short torso! I have shorter legs and a longer torso. I bang my head every time I get in. I'm sorry I ever bought a RAV4
Hyundai Kia has so many vehicles in stock at least locally with Toyota having limited to no product excepting the Toyota Cross and well nigh unfriendly about doing business in the getting of vehicles was a huge turn off. Tesla will keep dominating US vehicle sales as a consequence with Rivian now surging as well and Lucid after that. Maybe a Jeep 4xE has some promise going forward but to date other than the Toyota Prius hybrid drive offerings have been almost all marketing garbage as opposed to sound engineering. Still sell enough and even that might get resolved. Long $hmc Honda Motor Corporation as the Motorcycle offerings aren't being consumed by these nightmares.
Toyota may be slower but it's built better if from Japan. There's a reason why a well serviced Toyota will last 200k easily
Rav4 nice. Seem like pricy.
6’3 daddy
There is head room for you,
And a hat.
@@roychivers7316. I shall admit that. I own one.
Why not a Prime?
The extra cost, even before markup doesn't make financial sense. You add any dealer markup in due to scarcity and it's even worse.
The extra cost, even before markup doesn't make financial sense. You add any dealer markup in due to scarcity and it's even worse.
@@AskforBryan Scarcity at this point is man made. Any dealer that brings it up, I stop trusting.
Plenty of Prime here in the Bay Area selling at MsRp. Particularly SF Toyota
@@naronaroyan323 No. I tried to convince my wife to buy one, but she wanted a Lexus, So bought her a 2024 Lexus NX350h instead, Lexus NX450h+ is $63k plus tax fee and I ain’t ready to write a $70k check. I did checked with Toyota of SF, they are selling all R4P at MSRP and no add ons. OTD price is really depends your driver license zip code, for my zip code (9.25%) an XSE Prime would be almost $55k OTD, which is $3k more than her NX350h.
It’s difficult to demo any vehicle if you don’t open a few doors. They close quietly . Not wanting to buy this car tells me that you don’t like refined autos.
My wife could get out of this. The Camry not so much.
The waitlist for this car is 3 years
Plenty here in the SF Bay Area dealer, particular in SF Toyota at MSRP.
Not anymore. It's about 30-40 days here in NC
Where about
sofTek?? Let's face it.. it's plastic 😂 Beats me why anybody would put plastic in the higher end levels than cloth. The fabric in my opinion is much more 'quality'. Plastic is much less comfortable, both in the summer and in the winter.
You didn't say how you made the changes to the speedometer screen. Where is the control.
Maybe...slow down in your presentation.
I'll have to go to another presenter.
I've actually done a separate video on this you can find on my channel.
If you're swimming in money and are willing to pay 10k inflated MSRP, buy toyota suvs.
Why don’t any car manufacturers put in a stock hands free cellphone holder?!
Cause Japanese car quality is good
Rav4s are made in canada.
Not Primes... made in Japan
After knowing about „cablgate” and Toyota approach to that problem this car is definite removed from my list
I've been at Toyota for over 3 years and have never had a customer have that problem, nor have I ever heard it poo up in service. It's a super rare issue.
These N. American Toyota hybrid motors are obsolete in other parts IE. Europe.
In Europe Toyota offers 45mpg straight petrol motors, and hybrids yielding over 60 mpg's !
LAUGHABLE !
Look at RAV4 Prime, it gets 80-90 mpg
What engine size is offered in Europe? In NA they are all 2.5L fours.
probably kilometer per liter@@jml9550
Probably kilometers per liter or gallon
4.5 Litres / 100kms on Toyota petrol motors.
3.5 Litres / 100kms hybrids. And diesel hybrid 2.5 Litres/ 100kms
North America gets worst crap motors
Battery casing recall coming loose, watch out, Toyota is slipping in quality.
You mean the 12v battery recall that only affects Toyotas that have had smaller aftermarket batteries installed? Look into that recall more and you will see it's really a non issue.
They are using aftermarket parts to save money but causing headaches for the buyers, when you charge arm and a leg for a car, make sure you cross your ts and dot your ies, they are following footsteps of other manufacturers.@@AskforBryan
I had that in my old Rav it's a quick fix.
Post just have to fasten those bolts to hold down the battery ... Can't post in Canada , against policy 😮
This guy said. People do not keep cars pass 150,000.. what a jerk.. my honda has 280,000 miles yes, normal poor have too keep there cars until the wheels fall off!! Lol
You clearly don't know my personal fleet. I think I have 1 car under 150k miles lol. Most people is correct. Not many people keep cars that long anymore unless they rack up the miles quickly.
Most people don’t, which is all he said. I doubt poor people can afford a brand new RAV4.
The cable corrosion issue in the connection to the rear hybrid motor makes the RAV4 hybrid a ticking time bomb, though. Why Toyota never re-designed this major, major issue that could lead to your car dying and a 5k repair is beyond me. A majority of the other Toyota hybrids run the cable into the motor from above, though not the RAV. If they can't fix this, I can't buy the car, as much as I would like to.
Loud, noisy rough riding car on the highway. Speaker is obnoxious. Look into alternatives...and yes I have one
What trim level did you get? Sound isolation and wind/road noise is about the only complaint I ever hear about consistently. The Venzas and Highlanders exist for those features. RAV4s are meant to be rugged and durable.
toyota lane keeping is just a toy.
It's for distracted drivers sadly.
I think he meant that it doesn’t work as well as eu lame keeping systems
"Feels good" while he accelerates...Driving a RAV4 is more like what I would imagine it would feel like driving my sewing machine. No one is buying it for the peppy-ness
It feels way better than the non hybrid or better than most non turbo CUVs. The hybrid gives nice smooth power that works well for most people.
That’s not the most desirable color. People want the xse black and white or silver sky with black roof
Lunar rock has definitely been one of the most popular colors. It's not an option on the XSE where the white and silver with the black roof are the common goatus there.
Definitely wouldn’t want this car after you’ve slammed the doors constantly throughout the video. The car isn’t even broken in and you’re gunning the engine and chirping the tires.
Are you buying a cookie or a car? A car is a lot tougher than you think, and the engine is already broken in from the factory, there’s no break in anymore.
Remember chirping the tires is a lot with the electric motor
My kids slams the door every in our 08 Lexus RX for 15 years and it still function like it should, it is my son’s first car now. My wife’s new 2024 Lexus NX350h’s doors get slammed every day as well and they is not issue whatsoever after 7 months. Still sounds solid.
Slammed? No, he closed the doors, Fn nerd.
Alright Karen
Talk about Ford 😂, or Chevy why not are you embarrassed ? Forget Toyota 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
i rented it and did not like
What didn't you like?
Probly rented a non hybrid, which do in fact drive worse.@@AskforBryan
That car is but-ugly. Especially that horrid color. I can't believe they sell so many of them. I had a 1975 Toyota Celica that I thought looked nice, but after that all Toyotas have been ugly.
Good choice on the Celica. I have two myself. If you truly think Toyota hasn't made an attractive car since, you might need to get your eyes checked out lol
You cannot understand why they sell so many- hmmmmmm- now let's think about that for just a minute--- WHY might that be??
@@emmexfyv Oh! Oh! I know - people like ugly cars and they are sheep.
@@CockpitScenes Well duh when most people drop 40 Grand they want ugly as possible! Marketing 101 my man.
@@emmexfyv Good to know.
Why? If you do not care how bland your car looks or drives, Toyota.
Get yourself a AMG GL63, those are fun. Just a little more money.
Not leather seats...faux leather. OK it " may " be better..but I was disappointed especially when several brand cheapers offer real leather. Not a good look for the premium model.
10 years from now, which material do you think will be in better shape? So far, the SofTex has proven to wear well with very little maintenance. And for those that care, no animals killed for it.
We have 2 Lexuses with faux leather and another Lexus with real leather. I would pick faux leather any day of the week. No stretch, no wrinkle, easy to clean………
SofTex in my 222k mile Prius Five still looks perfect. Over at Mercedes many people prefer MBtex over real cow- it simply does not wear. Leather does. Come look at the real cow in my 06 Tahoe..... still decent but there are areas of wear. @@AskforBryan
@@AskforBryanAside from exotics, no animals are killed for leather, it’s a byproduct of the meat industry. If skins aren’t tanned for leather they endsup in landfill. Faux leathers are actually worse for the environment because they are effectively plastic. That said, I agree, they tend to hold up better, especially in family cars that need to be cleaned more regularly.
There like a 3 year wait list to get a Rav 4 Hybrid in Australia. 🥲
What about the $7,000.00 corroding power cables that aren’t covered under warranty? FJB 🖕🇨🇳
Why wouldn't they be covered? That's an extremely rare issue also.
@@AskforBryan Ask Toyota why it’s not covered. It happens a lot in areas that salt the roads. Look it up. FJB 🖕🇨🇳