We bought our Prime SE in 2022 at sticker price of $42k plus $1k of dealership add-on (people have to eat!). Prime was still eligible for full $7500 EV tax credit, knocking the price down to around $37k. My wife absolutely loves her Rav4. It has plenty of power, embarrassed many loud cars/trucks at red lights take off, more interior room than our old 4runner, AWD and 40 mpg on gas. Wife has a 20 miles ish commute, so she was able to use plug in battery most of time. Electric mode only range is rated at 40 miles, but we can easily get as much as 50. The Rav4 has only been to gas station 3 times this whole year, saves so much time of going to pump gas. Current mpg is sitting at over 120.
This reminds me of the race they had on the American Top Gear. They had 3 police crown vics chasing one minivan. The minivan out ran the police cars. They police only catch people because they have numbers and resources. That's why if you are being chased by one cop and you outrun him before he can call in backup you're going to get away. But once the backup and helicopter shows up you're screwed.
They're not chasing you down a drag strip. There are traffic lights, other cars, turns, etc. which force you to slow down and negotiate obstacles, and the cop is usually the better driver and better at doing that. Not to mention that other cars get out of the cop's way. This is why the cars that actually outrun cops aren't just a little bit faster, they're A LOT faster. Think modified BMW M5 or Chevy Corvette, for example. Or a sports bike.
Plus these days a lot of departments have 'no pursuit' policies because its actually more dangerous in most cases to pursue. The pedestrian deaths and destruction arent worth it. There was a pretty infamous case in my state of a cop losing control in an intersection during a high speed chase and just obliterating some innocent people. With dashcams they get all the needed info, your license description identity etc. They know where you live. Way safer to just sit back and track you with a chopper or even satellite info and then ambush you later.
I have one!! I named it ZIPPY and I love it! Best car I have had, and I have had many over my lifetime! I absolutely love this car, drive in E mode to and from work, put gas in it MAYBE every three to four months! It is perfect for me, kids are grown and it is a fun car to drive. Thanks for this great review! No more "Griswold family truckster" jokes from my friends!
@@DUNGSTA The electric motor provides a lot of extra torque, especially from 0 and quick bursts. Its surprised me when I drove my sisters. Stereotypical soccer mom/college girl car has some oomph now.
I like the perspective the cameras give as one car passes the other!! The editing is great as well!! Very well done TFL!! There are some quick plug in hybrids out there! The RAV4 Prime, of all things, the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe,,,,, and so on. Very fun too. Haha.
@@pbear216 You are correct, the regular hybrid is not nearly as quick as a prime. I said it is fairly quick. The Prime is truly fast. No not Tesla plaid fast. I guess I have to be very specific...
A lot of comments that seem to be in regards to regular Rav4 Hybrids. This is a Rav4 Prime. It's about 10K more than the Regular Rav4 Hybrid, though there is a $6500 rebate on a lease. The Fed Rebate on a purchase no longer exists. The SE starts at around 46K. The XSE about 4K higher. 302 HP. 94 Mpge (I'm getting over 100 on mine). 42 mile range on an electric charge, though most owners report 46 to 48. 0-60 in 5.6 to 5.7 seconds in most tests. It's not as quick or handles as well as my sports car, but it's the fastest SUV, with the quickest acceleration, I have ever driven...by far. Is the 10K bump worth it? Depends on where you live and the cost of electric vs. gas, and also how much you drive. For me, the break even is around the 10 year mark, but the extra power alone is worth it to me. It's actually fun to drive... can't say the same for my previous Rav4 Hybrids or CRV Hybrid.
@@DUNGSTAthey’re common soccer mom cars with no testing. Id guess my rav4 hybrid is probably quicker than a civic si in a dig. Would be interesting to do
Altitude in Colorado makes naturally aspirated cars totally gutless. I’m always amazed how slow rental cars feel when I go there because I live much closer to sea level. These guys are at around 5,000 feet elevation and the RAV4 has electric motors assisting it. I drive a Charger and I’m not surprised LOL
As an owner of a Supersonic Red 2021 Rav4 Prime, I was intrigued at first about the performance of the vehicle, but after two years of ownership, I might have floored it once or twice to see what it has. I’ve been more intrigued with my EV range, hybrid range, and the handling characteristics of my Rav4 Prime. Out of those three, only the handling characteristics of the Prime has left me wanting more when it comes to the driving dynamics of Toyota’s i-AWD system. It’s not that good.
You should floor it more often---it's good to blow the carbon deposits out of the engine with an "italian tune-up" every so often. I try to floor my Toyota Highlander at least once every time I drive her. It's a 2006 and she still purrs! Obviously keep up with the 5k oil changes, clean oil is far and away the most important thing for Toyota engines to keep the piston rings, cylinder walls, & head gasket in good shape.
@@MB-jz3uu”you could lower your Rav4.” I’ve been waiting for Toyota to release the Rav4 GR PHEV overseas so I could purchase the OEM suspension components, but that seems to be at least a year away for it to be available through Toyota parts. That being said, I’m not sure how much of a difference the Rav4 GR suspension would make because it’s still being controlled by Toyota’s i-AWD system. I would’ve preferred a true mechanical AWD system like those found in other PHEV models on the market (Outlander PHEV, Sportage PHEV, and Santa Fe PHEV).
@@MikeKayK”you should floor it more often” I do get up to high speeds on highways with higher speed limits at least once a week, so I’m assuming that’s adequate enough. I just don’t find the urge to do 0-60 or quarter-mile runs anymore once I started driving my Prime on a daily basis. I actually became super focused on maximizing my EV & hybrid range from the very beginning & and that focus has stayed with me for almost two years. Coming from a premium fueled, Whipple supercharged 450 hp vehicle, 12 mpg gas hog, to this PHEV has been a real eye opener for me. I’m not really concerned about performance metrics anymore for my daily driver. 😮
The wifey has this RAV4 Prime it’s the perfect bridge vehicle between a hybrid and EV. It will go 50 miles on a single charge, perfect for commuting. It will go 600 miles on a single tank of gas, so there’s no range anxiety like you have with an EV. There was even a $7500 tax credit at the time for a Plug-in Hybrid, before 2023. Great all around high performance sleeper!
Under no circumstances will you ever get 600 miles out of a single tank on the Rav4 Prime. Not sure where this ever came from, but I have over 100,000 miles on mine and have never even cracked 500 miles on a tank. Also, if you do alot of highway driving, the Prime absolutely sucks for highway economy; expect around 33 mpg at typical freeway speeds.
You will also never get even close to 50 miles of range on electric. My car might say 47 miles of range but I've never completed more than 27 miles of my 37 mile commute before it runs out, and that is driving super conservative. The Prime really shines in city commutes. Other than that, don't get this car for economy. I bought it for power, with decent economy as a bonus.
Well, considering Dodge isn't making the charger after this year and switching the assembly line in Canada where it's made to something else.... makes sense. Same thing happened with the Taurus and crown Vic before it. Especially since they're increasingly switching to Explorers
@@markcoopers1930Part of the switch is bc the explorer suprisingly has the best top speed and lap times, charger is quicker to 30 though but past that the eco explorer pulls.
@@labzer6908 You are way luckier than me. I just got a notice this weekend that my bank was hacked and the thieves have my name and ss number. I have been on a prime waiting list since 2020.
He said that cop car had 150k miles...with the excessive idle hours that's more like 300k miles. Not really a fair race.. no way that cop car was running in tip top shape.
@@Welcometofacsistube idgaf about what he said I'm saying 150k isn't alot of miles and even if it was new its still not that fast with a 6spd auto and awd.
Not when you're top speed limited to 118 mph and weigh as much as a Chevy Suburban. The Rav4 isn't exactly a nimble machine, just fast to top speed, which isn't much..
Since the cop cars have exactly the same motor as the civilian version, you couldn't be more misinformed. The only differences would be better cooling, brakes, and upgraded electrical. The police versions are actually slower than civilian models because they weigh more with all the upgrades.
Just need them to stop playing with the Rav4 and Prius Prime, and just make a 400 combined horsepower 86 Prime. Only real issue is that the number 86 isn't prime. It's 43*2 Kappa.
Will you guys please get a new charger rt rwd and put it up against the police car it is freakishly slower than i think it should be. I understand the elevation change but something isn't right. Would be a fun video.
yup. a vehicle running a 15 1/4 should not be beating a hemi no matter what year it is, the slowest 1/4 i’ve ever ran in my 5.7 when it was stock was low 14s
The Model 3 police car ;). It's extremely low center of gravity and low polar moment of inertia allow it to push well while staying completely composed.
The police Chargers are usually awd 5.7s and they have an absolute ton of equipment in them which adds a lot of weight. My neighbor is a county sheriff and I've not been impressed with his old car at all. My Challenger SRT 392, totally different story...
I mean it just heavy, especially the PI. The explorer eco pi is quicker except to 30mph, even top end and lap times. Although the charger is still the second best standard PI
Yeah but the Prime is a freak of nature, it’s not like some regular hybrid, it’s actually an EV with a gas engine strapped in the frunk for extra power.
Dodge should have a stripped down 392 awd version that only the police departments can buy to keep up with newer vehicles, I think it would greatly help the already more experienced cops
You guys forgot something. police cars are heavy -- about 1,000 pounds (454 kilograms) heavier than their civilian counterparts. Rifles, computers, storage, etc..
Let’s see where this model rav4 is 10+ years later. If you can pick one up to the comparable charger. Price and mileage that all works with no major repairs. Not even saying one that’s been abused like the dodge.
Pausing at 0:41 to predict the prime wins. It’s the fastest production car Toyota ever built except the Supra 3.0 and maybe the Corolla gr. Plus….chargers are pos. Everything by dodge ford and gm is trash.
I police cruiser has hundreds of pounds of gear and sometimes reinforced everything. This would hinder acceleration greatly. I wish my RAV4p's had an adjustable sport mode, better tires, but not low profile tires. I'm going to drive the factory rubber off before I swap them out. LOL
@@pbear216Unfortunately the tax credit is no longer in effect, as of August 2022. The law changed and requires vehicles to undergo final assembly in the US, but the Rav4 undergoes final assembly in Japan. I just bought a used 2021 Rav4 Prime XSE for close to 40k.
Andre...clearly you have never seen GUMBALL RALLY. The scene where the Lamborghini Countach out paces the police helicopter. Who says Toyota builds boring cars.
You may be faster than a police car but the police have something you don't have and that's a radio that talks to a bunch of other police car's !!!!!!!!
@@cybershanks just HD diesels, the 5.7 Chevy v8 from the 90s, and a hemi. But I can’t ignore the new Tacoma hybrid coming out with more horsepower and almost double the torque of those old V8s with double the mpg as well.
They’re either there’s something mechanically wrong with that Dodge or the guy doesn’t know how to drive it. Those charges with the hemi in it are fast as hell no way that RAV4 outruns it!
So you are telling me that the 40,000 people who bought their RAV4 Prime in August were all waiting for 3 years? Wow there are a lot of very patient people out there.
It just needs a better transmission…an 8-speed at least. You can have all the power but if you’re not transmitting it efficiently to the wheels you lose on performance.
Doesn’t surprise me I’ve smoked a newer charger with my 04 Nissan Pathfinder upto 100 then overtook him he decided to speed up to stop me passing him doing 30 in a 60 zone didn’t work the ol 4.0 has some get up and go
And when that hemi is still running after 30 years, and that rav has rusted into oblivion, Good old Japanese technology, there will still be no surprise
Rav4 Hybrid owner here, the car gets extremely slow when you’re out of the hybrid battery charge. You don’t get the “combined” advertised power rating when you’re low on the battery, the engine only makes about 170hp or so I believe. And I don’t believe the brake test. Brakes on Rav4s aren’t very good, especially when I have like 3-4passengers onboard in a hot weather. And the durability is very questionable which means it might stop you once, but in a repetitive hard braking situation the brakes will be “cooked” fast and the stopping distance is god knows. Mine is 22 with 30k mls on it, practically every plastic panels squeaks and rattles. Took it to dealer for service, they confirmed the complaint and kindly declined the repair saying “yeah Toyota won’t pay for this unless something is actually mechanically broken”. What kind of new car warranty from factory won’t cover their poorly made vehicle? And lastly unless you drive like a grandma or a Prius drivers who pisses off other drivers on the road, you don’t get the EPA fuel economy. And it gets worse if you drive at a highway speed of 75+, but in my area in Southern California people’s usual travel speed is 80-90. If I do Vegas to LA trip I normally get below 26mpg on average because of the higher speed. Unless your religion is Toyota and you believe in your “Yoda” I highly suggest you to choose something else. There are so many better cars out there that you can get for Rav4 money.
We all knows that this video is joking because how come family car 2.5 litter faster than v8 hemi sport sedan i think this charger hp reduced to 200hp or even 180hp
v8 police car has been certified now that it is retired? That it runs as when it was in service? I would still prefer the growl of a real car with yummy fumes!
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The real crime is the fact that the Rev 4 is now a $50,000 car.
What’s just as good all around for same price or less expensive?
Agreed. It is a crime. A CRV is better.
And it still feels like one huge piece of plastic
Someone paid over $80k for a rav 4 prime. Dumbest shit ever
Exactly, was once economy small SUV now lol get a hyundai
That's impressive for a rav 4 I can definitely say I was shocked
I'm not. American cars are mostly junk and 10 years behind the times.
Electric power is not affected by high elevation. I would like to see this test at sea level.
@@johnnyedify it would be only fair
We bought our Prime SE in 2022 at sticker price of $42k plus $1k of dealership add-on (people have to eat!). Prime was still eligible for full $7500 EV tax credit, knocking the price down to around $37k. My wife absolutely loves her Rav4. It has plenty of power, embarrassed many loud cars/trucks at red lights take off, more interior room than our old 4runner, AWD and 40 mpg on gas. Wife has a 20 miles ish commute, so she was able to use plug in battery most of time. Electric mode only range is rated at 40 miles, but we can easily get as much as 50. The Rav4 has only been to gas station 3 times this whole year, saves so much time of going to pump gas. Current mpg is sitting at over 120.
@@noblekittysounds like you should of went full EV
Wow a RAV4 huh . . . That was fun 🤩
Thanks guys ❤
Very impressive performance for the RAV.
This reminds me of the race they had on the American Top Gear. They had 3 police crown vics chasing one minivan. The minivan out ran the police cars. They police only catch people because they have numbers and resources. That's why if you are being chased by one cop and you outrun him before he can call in backup you're going to get away. But once the backup and helicopter shows up you're screwed.
As the saying goes, you may be able to outrun the car, but you won't outrun the radio in it.
They're not chasing you down a drag strip. There are traffic lights, other cars, turns, etc. which force you to slow down and negotiate obstacles, and the cop is usually the better driver and better at doing that. Not to mention that other cars get out of the cop's way. This is why the cars that actually outrun cops aren't just a little bit faster, they're A LOT faster. Think modified BMW M5 or Chevy Corvette, for example. Or a sports bike.
The Arkansas Charger, for example?
I’ve seen police cars doing 150mph, not all police cars are beaters like that worn out charger
Plus these days a lot of departments have 'no pursuit' policies because its actually more dangerous in most cases to pursue. The pedestrian deaths and destruction arent worth it. There was a pretty infamous case in my state of a cop losing control in an intersection during a high speed chase and just obliterating some innocent people.
With dashcams they get all the needed info, your license description identity etc. They know where you live. Way safer to just sit back and track you with a chopper or even satellite info and then ambush you later.
I love it when the 1st video of the day is entertaining, informative AND puts a big smile on my face😂 Thanks!
I have one!! I named it ZIPPY and I love it! Best car I have had, and I have had many over my lifetime! I absolutely love this car, drive in E mode to and from work, put gas in it MAYBE every three to four months! It is perfect for me, kids are grown and it is a fun car to drive. Thanks for this great review! No more "Griswold family truckster" jokes from my friends!
Not that zippy in EV
The hell it’s not! I love taking off from the light in ev mode! Very quick and responsive.
@@DUNGSTA The electric motor provides a lot of extra torque, especially from 0 and quick bursts. Its surprised me when I drove my sisters. Stereotypical soccer mom/college girl car has some oomph now.
@@sergeantbigmac settle down grandpa...
@@DUNGSTA you mad?
I like the perspective the cameras give as one car passes the other!! The editing is great as well!! Very well done TFL!! There are some quick plug in hybrids out there! The RAV4 Prime, of all things, the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe,,,,, and so on. Very fun too. Haha.
An electric motor, even if small, makes a huge difference due to that instant torque. I'm also sure a police speced Charger is well over $50k.
True but also even the eco explorer PI is quicker except to 30, it even has the best top end and lap times.
Maybe as a singleton, but keep in mind departments place bulk orders for fleet vehicles to save on cost (and parts are hella cheap).
We have a 2023 Rav4 hybrid. It's not a Prime, but it is fairly quick and gets great MPG.
Probably not quick
@@DUNGSTA it's likely only slightly slower than Prime, which is faster than a v8 lol
The Hybrid is considerably slower than the Prime. I've owned both. 30,000 miles on the Hybrid and 74,000 on the Prime
Yep, and the Prime weighs a heck of alot more than that cop car too
@@pbear216 You are correct, the regular hybrid is not nearly as quick as a prime. I said it is fairly quick. The Prime is truly fast. No not Tesla plaid fast. I guess I have to be very specific...
A lot of comments that seem to be in regards to regular Rav4 Hybrids. This is a Rav4 Prime. It's about 10K more than the Regular Rav4 Hybrid, though there is a $6500 rebate on a lease. The Fed Rebate on a purchase no longer exists. The SE starts at around 46K. The XSE about 4K higher. 302 HP. 94 Mpge (I'm getting over 100 on mine). 42 mile range on an electric charge, though most owners report 46 to 48. 0-60 in 5.6 to 5.7 seconds in most tests. It's not as quick or handles as well as my sports car, but it's the fastest SUV, with the quickest acceleration, I have ever driven...by far. Is the 10K bump worth it? Depends on where you live and the cost of electric vs. gas, and also how much you drive. For me, the break even is around the 10 year mark, but the extra power alone is worth it to me. It's actually fun to drive... can't say the same for my previous Rav4 Hybrids or CRV Hybrid.
Thanks for the insight!😊
Most people compliment the extra power but never use it because they prefer all electric no power...
X3 M is the way to go. Even the X3 m40i is quicker.
I have a R4p but dont like it much
The X3 M is +$20k more than the rav4 prime
@@icecubesdaughter 15 k more for m40i
35 k more for x3M.
Nice! You should test the regular Hybrid more often too, not just the Prime, so people can actually know the “performance” os those cars.
What performance?
@@DUNGSTAthey’re common soccer mom cars with no testing. Id guess my rav4 hybrid is probably quicker than a civic si in a dig. Would be interesting to do
Nahhhhhh we don’t need that
@@jimmypena2442As a fresh Rav4 Hybrid owner, I can testify. It's almost exactly the same feel as my Lexus RX 350. lol.
The RAV4 Hybrid only has 214 hp. It’s a dog compared to the RAV4 Prime.
Would love to see the Rav4 Prime against the older Rav4 with the 2GR-FE V6 in a drag race.
I have a 2GR in my RX350. It's not fast. Anything with a V8 is faster than me.
The hybrid drivetrain would gap the old v6
Prime takes this one
It loses by a long shot. Instant torque wins every time
@@davevolz6138and all way more expensive and have piss poor economy.
1:35 that was hilarious V8 vs the Hybrid the sound difference was like a Lion to a Kitty Cat 🤣 😆
No one can hear your exhaust in second place
So a Rav4 is a better performance car than Hemi Dodge Charger. Damn Mopar that's sad
That’s a Rav4 PRIME PHEV
@@DirkMadman exactly.....still a Rav4 tho
@@DirkMadman prime Is literally in the same class as dodge mopar in performance. Justified comparison.
Toyota engineers used a Porsche Macan to compare performance to it
Altitude in Colorado makes naturally aspirated cars totally gutless. I’m always amazed how slow rental cars feel when I go there because I live much closer to sea level. These guys are at around 5,000 feet elevation and the RAV4 has electric motors assisting it. I drive a Charger and I’m not surprised LOL
As an owner of a Supersonic Red 2021 Rav4 Prime, I was intrigued at first about the performance of the vehicle, but after two years of ownership, I might have floored it once or twice to see what it has. I’ve been more intrigued with my EV range, hybrid range, and the handling characteristics of my Rav4 Prime.
Out of those three, only the handling characteristics of the Prime has left me wanting more when it comes to the driving dynamics of Toyota’s i-AWD system. It’s not that good.
You could always lower your rav 4 half an inch
You should floor it more often---it's good to blow the carbon deposits out of the engine with an "italian tune-up" every so often. I try to floor my Toyota Highlander at least once every time I drive her. It's a 2006 and she still purrs! Obviously keep up with the 5k oil changes, clean oil is far and away the most important thing for Toyota engines to keep the piston rings, cylinder walls, & head gasket in good shape.
@@MB-jz3uu”you could lower your Rav4.”
I’ve been waiting for Toyota to release the Rav4 GR PHEV overseas so I could purchase the OEM suspension components, but that seems to be at least a year away for it to be available through Toyota parts. That being said, I’m not sure how much of a difference the Rav4 GR suspension would make because it’s still being controlled by Toyota’s i-AWD system. I would’ve preferred a true mechanical AWD system like those found in other PHEV models on the market (Outlander PHEV, Sportage PHEV, and Santa Fe PHEV).
@@MikeKayK”you should floor it more often”
I do get up to high speeds on highways with higher speed limits at least once a week, so I’m assuming that’s adequate enough. I just don’t find the urge to do 0-60 or quarter-mile runs anymore once I started driving my Prime on a daily basis. I actually became super focused on maximizing my EV & hybrid range from the very beginning & and that focus has stayed with me for almost two years. Coming from a premium fueled, Whipple supercharged 450 hp vehicle, 12 mpg gas hog, to this PHEV has been a real eye opener for me. I’m not really concerned about performance metrics anymore for my daily driver. 😮
You probably leave it in electric only mode and cruise in the slow lane...
I think the normal RAV4 Hybrid might be as a fast as that ol cop car. Prime as almost over 100hp that normal hybrid
The wifey has this RAV4 Prime it’s the perfect bridge vehicle between a hybrid and EV. It will go 50 miles on a single charge, perfect for commuting. It will go 600 miles on a single tank of gas, so there’s no range anxiety like you have with an EV. There was even a $7500 tax credit at the time for a Plug-in Hybrid, before 2023. Great all around high performance sleeper!
Under no circumstances will you ever get 600 miles out of a single tank on the Rav4 Prime. Not sure where this ever came from, but I have over 100,000 miles on mine and have never even cracked 500 miles on a tank. Also, if you do alot of highway driving, the Prime absolutely sucks for highway economy; expect around 33 mpg at typical freeway speeds.
You will also never get even close to 50 miles of range on electric. My car might say 47 miles of range but I've never completed more than 27 miles of my 37 mile commute before it runs out, and that is driving super conservative. The Prime really shines in city commutes. Other than that, don't get this car for economy. I bought it for power, with decent economy as a bonus.
5 speed tans is hurting the cop car. Chargers usually come with 8 speed.
At last…one of the people who know where the real weakness of that cop car really is.
Dodge just announced the cop charger is headed to the chopping block.
Well, considering Dodge isn't making the charger after this year and switching the assembly line in Canada where it's made to something else.... makes sense. Same thing happened with the Taurus and crown Vic before it. Especially since they're increasingly switching to Explorers
@@markcoopers1930Part of the switch is bc the explorer suprisingly has the best top speed and lap times, charger is quicker to 30 though but past that the eco explorer pulls.
lets goo excited for this series!
It is easier to get away with a bank robbery than to find a Rav4 Prime to buy.
It’s easier to get a rav4 prime than a rob a bank and get 20 years in prison
@@labzer6908 You are way luckier than me. I just got a notice this weekend that my bank was hacked and the thieves have my name and ss number. I have been on a prime waiting list since 2020.
He said that cop car had 150k miles...with the excessive idle hours that's more like 300k miles. Not really a fair race.. no way that cop car was running in tip top shape.
I think that Cop car has lost quite a few horsepowers since new lol.
150k isn't alot of miles.
@occckid123 you fail to recognize the operative work in his statement. Reread and again.
Yea but wouldn't be surprised if it lost even when new. The explorer out preforms it in everyway except 0-30, including top end and lap times.
@@Welcometofacsistube idgaf about what he said I'm saying 150k isn't alot of miles and even if it was new its still not that fast with a 6spd auto and awd.
Now all the soccer moms can run away from the police 😂
Not when you're top speed limited to 118 mph and weigh as much as a Chevy Suburban. The Rav4 isn't exactly a nimble machine, just fast to top speed, which isn't much..
The RAV4 Prime is the second fastest Toyota just second to the Supra.
That was a fun video. Thanks guys! 😮
I was not expecting that at all.
Red beard, light blue floral shirt, cop car. Majestic!!
I heard that when they sell the police car back to public, it is detuned. Not supposed to be as good as when cops drove it.
Since the cop cars have exactly the same motor as the civilian version, you couldn't be more misinformed. The only differences would be better cooling, brakes, and upgraded electrical. The police versions are actually slower than civilian models because they weigh more with all the upgrades.
Toyota is hands down the top brand for many reasons, keep your eyes open, more to come
Just need them to stop playing with the Rav4 and Prius Prime, and just make a 400 combined horsepower 86 Prime.
Only real issue is that the number 86 isn't prime. It's 43*2 Kappa.
This would be a great regular series. And an in service cruiser would have even more weight from the equipment normally in a cruiser.
Will you guys please get a new charger rt rwd and put it up against the police car it is freakishly slower than i think it should be. I understand the elevation change but something isn't right. Would be a fun video.
yup. a vehicle running a 15 1/4 should not be beating a hemi no matter what year it is, the slowest 1/4 i’ve ever ran in my 5.7 when it was stock was low 14s
@@bloodshed3523 exactly something isn't right with that one. Its not just elevation
Alright now lets see which one does a better pit maneuver 😂
The Model 3 police car ;). It's extremely low center of gravity and low polar moment of inertia allow it to push well while staying completely composed.
@@aussie2uGA I wonder how the blazer ev pursuit is going to do and compare to the Model 3 police
Do a trd Camry TRD vs cop car vs Honda Accord vs cop car
Looking forward to that video. Also looking forward to CX90 vs Grand Highlander Hybrid max.
That RAV4 is against laws of phisycs
Boy tht charger must be worn out my 2021 RT runs 5.2- 0-60 and low 13s in a quarter bone stock, not unless the awds are slower than the rwds ones
The police Chargers are usually awd 5.7s and they have an absolute ton of equipment in them which adds a lot of weight. My neighbor is a county sheriff and I've not been impressed with his old car at all. My Challenger SRT 392, totally different story...
@@cybershanksDoesn't matter. The one is in video is stipped down. Why even write such an ignorant comment??
the 5 speed trans they have is also a big let down compared to the newer 8 speed the normal ones get.
I mean it just heavy, especially the PI. The explorer eco pi is quicker except to 30mph, even top end and lap times. Although the charger is still the second best standard PI
I think elevation played a role here too, but there was once a challenger hellcat that outran a heli there's a video on it.
The trans kills that Dodge. About 8years ago the Dodge would have been something to fear.
I’m sure it is because my 4cyl Explorer would beat it. Is there not an extra camera so we can actually hear both of you
Please do one on the 25 4 runner when it comes out
45 seconds in....battery discharge is affected by temperature, not altitude. And AWD slows it down, consuming engine power through excessive drag.
2 words: Trooper Byrd!
Love those videos! Haha he must have his tuned up very well lol
Nathan, you should have performed a PIT manuever on the Prime! Show Andre who's the boss! Ha ha
The Toyota rav4 would have dodged that
No Charger is ever performing a PIT on a Rav4 Prime.
Should have done an agility test with the cones and timed.
Failed the moose test😢
@@DUNGSTAthat was the initial 2019 model. It was later fixed and the prime does a lot better too with the lower center of gravity.
Yeah but the Prime is a freak of nature, it’s not like some regular hybrid, it’s actually an EV with a gas engine strapped in the frunk for extra power.
The waiting line still... you need to wait 2 years to get a toyota... what a joke
Dodge should have a stripped down 392 awd version that only the police departments can buy to keep up with newer vehicles, I think it would greatly help the already more experienced cops
Dodge wont have any V8s anymore soon lol
Prime beats 392s all day too
Maybe the police departs should start buying Rav4 primes for their fleets instead of hemi Dodges 😆
They may have to. No more Chargers or Challengers after this year.
They would be more reliable
@@rustynail7866I think a lot of departments are getting a faster plug in hybrid explorer that's almost just as fast as the prime
Just give them teslas with the 850 hp that should give them enough to catch most!
You guys forgot something.
police cars are heavy -- about 1,000 pounds (454 kilograms) heavier than their civilian counterparts. Rifles, computers, storage, etc..
Let’s see where this model rav4 is 10+ years later. If you can pick one up to the comparable charger. Price and mileage that all works with no major repairs. Not even saying one that’s been abused like the dodge.
Pausing at 0:41 to predict the prime wins. It’s the fastest production car Toyota ever built except the Supra 3.0 and maybe the Corolla gr.
Plus….chargers are pos. Everything by dodge ford and gm is trash.
I police cruiser has hundreds of pounds of gear and sometimes reinforced everything. This would hinder acceleration greatly. I wish my RAV4p's had an adjustable sport mode, better tires, but not low profile tires. I'm going to drive the factory rubber off before I swap them out. LOL
General Altimax RT45's and never look back. I am an aggressive driver and get about 60,000 miles out of a set. Stock tires lasted 17,000....
Wow this was fun to watch. $50k is alot but how much is the charger go for ?
5k?
Mid 40s new for police interceptors is what is sticker
I paid $38,000 for my 2021 Rav4 Prime SE and got a $7500 tax break so I really only paid $30,500.
@@pbear216Unfortunately the tax credit is no longer in effect, as of August 2022. The law changed and requires vehicles to undergo final assembly in the US, but the Rav4 undergoes final assembly in Japan.
I just bought a used 2021 Rav4 Prime XSE for close to 40k.
Andre...clearly you have never seen GUMBALL RALLY. The scene where the Lamborghini Countach out paces the police helicopter. Who says Toyota builds boring cars.
Definitivamente la Rav4 es más calidad y por mucho💪🏼
You may be faster than a police car but the police have something you don't have and that's a radio that talks to a bunch of other police car's !!!!!!!!
What about the fastest car in the world would that outrun the radio?
Literally the 2nd quickest Toyota in the lineup behind the Supra
Faster than the four cylinder Supra too
Supra is just a rebadged BMW. So Rav4 is the fastest Toyota.
So we can use a Rav4 Prime to outrun the cops. Nice!
V8s are so overrated. Dont know why people still buy them 😮
Their masculinity is tied to the noise their vehicle makes
Guessing neither of you have experienced a healthy v8..
@@cybershanksBunch of simp babies they are 😂😂😂
@@cybershanks just HD diesels, the 5.7 Chevy v8 from the 90s, and a hemi. But I can’t ignore the new Tacoma hybrid coming out with more horsepower and almost double the torque of those old V8s with double the mpg as well.
They’re either there’s something mechanically wrong with that Dodge or the guy doesn’t know how to drive it. Those charges with the hemi in it are fast as hell no way that RAV4 outruns it!
Go Toyota!
Just wait until TFL gets their hands on the 3.0 ecoboost Explorer Interceptor to drag race. It's insanely fast for an suv.
And the RAV4 Prime will still be faster a mile above sea level.
150k of getting the brakes beat out of it.
“We test the every man car”, says TFL right after posting the NSX Type S video 😂
"man car"
Yeah, a 50K$ car with a 3 years waitlist is clearly "every man car"
So you are telling me that the 40,000 people who bought their RAV4 Prime in August were all waiting for 3 years? Wow there are a lot of very patient people out there.
Love when the boys let there guard down and swear. Feels more honest and fun. Cheers guys love all your content.
That guy should tell Dominic Toretto that his Rav4 can beat him in a quarter mile. Like WTF. A grandpa's SUV outruns a cop car now? BS.
That’s a Rav 4 PRIME PHEV.
That 5.7L needs a complete rebuild and a supercharger...
It just needs a better transmission…an 8-speed at least. You can have all the power but if you’re not transmitting it efficiently to the wheels you lose on performance.
I guarantee that would not outrun the new hybrid ford explorer.
Why is that so sad to me lmao
Doesn’t surprise me I’ve smoked a newer charger with my 04 Nissan Pathfinder upto 100 then overtook him he decided to speed up to stop me passing him doing 30 in a 60 zone didn’t work the ol 4.0 has some get up and go
The hemi down on power by a lot lol
There is one slight problem. After 115mph Dodge will outrun the Prime.
That motor has way more than 150,000 miles. That car probably averaged 6 hours every day just idling.
Yeah that thing is dying with a low ass compression test
@@Ak47777-lWould ve been a better test if it wasn't dying
This was a highway patrol car so excessive idling is very unlikely.
15.07 quarter mile.. Definitely not beating a police car unless it is basically broken.
Japanese technology against good ole boy technology. No surprise here.
And when that hemi is still running after 30 years, and that rav has rusted into oblivion, Good old Japanese technology, there will still be no surprise
@@Welcometofacsistube lol I think you mean the other way around…
Rav4 Hybrid owner here, the car gets extremely slow when you’re out of the hybrid battery charge. You don’t get the “combined” advertised power rating when you’re low on the battery, the engine only makes about 170hp or so I believe. And I don’t believe the brake test. Brakes on Rav4s aren’t very good, especially when I have like 3-4passengers onboard in a hot weather. And the durability is very questionable which means it might stop you once, but in a repetitive hard braking situation the brakes will be “cooked” fast and the stopping distance is god knows.
Mine is 22 with 30k mls on it, practically every plastic panels squeaks and rattles. Took it to dealer for service, they confirmed the complaint and kindly declined the repair saying “yeah Toyota won’t pay for this unless something is actually mechanically broken”. What kind of new car warranty from factory won’t cover their poorly made vehicle?
And lastly unless you drive like a grandma or a Prius drivers who pisses off other drivers on the road, you don’t get the EPA fuel economy. And it gets worse if you drive at a highway speed of 75+, but in my area in Southern California people’s usual travel speed is 80-90. If I do Vegas to LA trip I normally get below 26mpg on average because of the higher speed.
Unless your religion is Toyota and you believe in your “Yoda” I highly suggest you to choose something else. There are so many better cars out there that you can get for Rav4 money.
What other cars would you consider instead of your RAV? Is yours a Prime?
Excuses, that RAV4 would of one anywhere, new or old
“Would of one”. Lil bro probably dropped out of middle school with those grammatical errors. 😂
"Technology is expensive", that tech isn't anymore than your phone in your pocket, and a 1990 Rav4. Great video guys.
Do a slip test withthe prime
Yeah bs the Rav has less power, more weight, and worse aero....I understand you have to make car companies look good to keep getting cars, but come on
What have i just witnessed?
Lol is April fool’s day!?
Dodge Hornet phev would have been a better race...
Rav4Prime vs Grand Highlander Hybrid Max would be a good race to watch
Can’t outrun Motorola though lol
A 4 cylinder hybrid just smoked a V8 dodge 😂😂😂
Take all the door off the Charger like they do in the ghetto and give it another go !
I can attest that my Rav4 Prime is way faster than a Charger
That’s definitely not a Need For Speed cop car
$50K for a Rav4. A fool is born everyday.
If you buy a RAV-4 for $50k ( Not even lunar rock 😂) YOU ARE THE PROBLEM
So should cops trade in their charger for RAV4 ! Faster and easy on gas. Not to mention more donuts from all the fuel savings. 😮
We all knows that this video is joking because how come family car 2.5 litter faster than v8 hemi sport sedan i think this charger hp reduced to 200hp or even 180hp
This is bat shit crazy comparison but I love it!
Congrats you defeated a beat down RETIRED cop car with a 5.7 in it and 4700 pounds to carry.
It's a retired cop car at altitude with150k miles. How about testing a fresh cop car :)
😂 What we are dealing with here is a complete lack of respect for the law…
v8 police car has been certified now that it is retired? That it runs as when it was in service? I would still prefer the growl of a real car with yummy fumes!