My family just bought a 2020 RAV4 in the same color and the trim is XLE Premium!! I like the changes they made to the Rav 4! We traded a 2018 Honda CR-V!! Keep up the great work Joe!! 🙏🏻🚙👍🏽😀
Zonk No1 for $42000 I'm in 4runner territory and it's on truck frame, Zonk No2 Walmart logo on speakers and seats, Zonk No3 no power passenger seat, btw I owe 2019 Rav4 XLE basic, same lunar color and price was $27ish, way less than this version.
No I don’t think it’s worth the extra $. Most people aren’t going to take these off road. If you want an off road vehicle get one of the Jeeps. Nice review Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Great review Joe. I have the 2019 Adventure so definitely recognize the similarities but I have to give it to em on this one (especially the lunar rock that you reviewed). A part of me wishes I had waited for this one but I really love mine (minus a few issues that I’ve had with noise coming from the brakes and also from the transfer case). Great car aside from that, and great job man✌🏽
No matter how many suvs are out there, this is my favorite one at the price point and looks. So many look so boring or soccer mom. As a dude, I had to buy the rav4. It just looks more rugged.
We have an 2001 Rav 4 AWD 150,000 miles still going strong that little 4 banger is an 80s motor with lots of new tech with proper care should last 200,000 + miles its a great first car for anyone great entry level SUV great job toyota i would buy another one.
7:54 just realized that the Infotainment Screen Buttons r from the Updated 2020 Toyota Tacoma & 2020 Toyota 4Runner. That screen & the buttons r slowly making it's way into other Toyota Cars 👍.
Toy seems to have good capacity from the start. Already seeing these everywhere. I think this is the class leader as far as sales. Seems the TRD branding prices this too high for what you get. They must have big margins/markup on this little compact.
It's a very tempting car. I liked the adventure 19 adventure RAV4. I would have talked my wife into looking into the RAV4 if it were out in 18 we ended up with a 18 limited subaru Crosstrek. Over all the Crosstrek is a great car but a little letdown with the power transmission and mpg compared to the weak hp.
Lunar rock is a great color. Dodge/ Chysler has a sort of space chalk gray that they use on the 300c/Charger cars that I think would work in this application as well.
$44K for a fully loaded 2020 RAV4 TRD or $45k for a one-owner 4Runner TRD Pro at CarMax that someone couldn't afford or otherwise realized was too much for groceries? I think the choice is absurdly clear, as much as my fiance and I wanted to fall in love with this new, overdue offering from Toyota. Now if it was $44k fully loaded and came in TRD Pro then US consumers would have a reasonably easier swallow here.
I have the 2019 Trail. Great vehicle. But, I agree with you also. The Rav should have electric passenger seat, more storage also heated outside mirrors. When will Toyota ever increase hp by around 20-30 more? Never ever had a Toyota Rav before, but they do sell a lot of them and they hold their value. I lease mine, and may get a TRD next.
Needs the 3.5 with a performance exhaust.Maybe they wanted to keep the front end lighter for better handling or the 3.5 wouldn't fit?I would rather a 2012 with the 3.5.
So many features in this vehicle that seem basic, that aren't include in the $40k+ current gen Tacomas. Been looking at a Tacoma for half a year now, but it's so difficult to justify such an expensive truck with so few features and horrible gas mileage. This Rav4 TRD Off Road could be the winner!
What the F, Toyota? Where are my RED SEATBELTS??!! It’s like Toyota was so preoccupied with the idea of giving the RAV4 the TRD treatment that they forgot to give it the TRD treatment! Lol
Got my super white trd w/cold weather pack, cross bars, mudguards, and blacked emblems for 38k OTD. Wish I would’ve gotten the JBL package too but I can live without premium sounds.
Kids, did you know that back in the day there were "TRD shops" at Toyota dealerships where you could get real performance parts, not just stickers, badges and logo floormats?
I bought one, 2021, now has protection underneath, useless extra’s bring the price to $42k, I built my own for $39,5 total. Is a niche vehicle for lite off-roading which is for me & to tow a lite teardrop trailer.
I was a Asst parts manager for Toyota for a lot of years, the zonks are so minimal, the 2.5L gives you more horse power then others in this class and it is a time tested engine, we are talking all the bugs have been addressed in this engine, the stitching zonks are just preference to who ever likes it, yes there should have been an under carriage engine deflector but then it would have added more weight and come on who are we kidding who is going to take this rock climbing, the noise issue is correct BUT if you are looking for a quieter vehicle TRD is not your style, the issue of the beefier sound out of the tail pipe, again if you are looking to pull up and sound like a RAM 1500 Rebel then well 10K more will get you a rebel, overall you cant buy a better vehicle in this class, RAV 4 has always and will always blow the competition away, what I like to see is NO C.V.T transmission, I am the Parts manager for a large salvage yard now and I sell a lot of those junk cvt crap transmissions that fail at 80k, I do miss working for Toyota tho, You give the best walk video's out there, if anyone is reading this and are looking for a vehicle in this class ...just go buy a Rav 4 you wont be disappointed even if you get the less expensive packages...you get more for your money with Toyota and an awesome company that stands by their customers.....Done
Hey I dont know if youd be willing to answer this outright but I am in the market right now for a mid to small size suv. I am stuck between the Subaru Forester Sport and the Toyota RAV4 TRD which is this car. Anything youd really be able to say about if this car is worth the extra money?
Why won't the windshield defogger button come on my 2020 rave4 LE after its set to come on when I start the engine to warm up and melt snow of the windshield the next day by using my remote key fob but it defaults to a slower fan speed instead of the full on defogger fan speed to melt ice an snow? All 2020 rav4s do this. Thanks. I'd very much appreciate your help. ✌
Hey joe, I noticed you never give your opinion on the sound systems in the cars you review. Is that not something you’re interested in? Love the channel! 😃👍🏽
Hi Mauro! That is a very good point.To be totally honest with you I never listen to the sound system when driving. I kind of like some piece and quite to think. I appreciate you asking and your great support. I hope it doesn't take away to much from our reviews.
@@rocknrollresignation93 Alot of people that aren't mechanically knowledgable try to knock the XT's CVT. They just keep repeating the same point, based on past CVT's. Thing works PERFECTLY. And there are physical climate controls for temp. The touch screen climate controls work great also.
jonnyfish76 the reliability of the Subaru cvt’s still have yet to be proven. I have a 2018 Impreza sport and I’m very disappointed with the CVT. Very lurchy/laggy at slow speed or going up any kind of hill. Luckily I’m only leasing it. Maybe they’ve improved the cvt’s since then or the higher models have a better one but I’m not impressed with it. The outback only has buttons to change the temperature up and down. Everything else is involved in the screen. It should at least also have a physical fan speed control.
Would you recommend the Rav4 Adventure and getting better terrain tires than investing in the TRD? From your video, I'm not too convinced the extra $2000-3000 is worth it for the TRD compared to the Adventure...
Like every other reviewer who is looking to push whatever model, you failed to address the electrical/battery issues that have plagued the 2019/2020 models
watching this in 2020, I found a new one for 33k. Should I pull the trigger? That seems like a great price considering this video is advertising them at 42k
$42,000 for a non six cylinder Toyota Rav4 in TRD version with 203hp.. What is wrong with this picture. Toyota should have kept the v6 engine in the Rav4. For that type of money you could buy a Hyundai Santa Fe with v6 engine. Toyota please bring back the Rav4 with a v6 engine.. The thing I can say is..it does looks good far as the grill and body..
Hi how are you I saw your review on the rav4 hybrid and the 2019 Toyota highlander. We are trying to decide which one to get. We have 2 kids 3 and 5 year old. I like the size of the highlander but not the mpg. The rav4 hybrid is new and double the mpg of the highlander. What do you recommended
I own a 2024 TRD Off Road. The first thing I had to do is replace the Falken 01A Tires which have only about 1/4" of tread, for the real Falken 100H tires, which are Severe Snow Rated. The stock tires are not Severe Snow Rated. Shame on Toyota for putting these crappy 01A tires on this vehicle. The real Falken tires are not noisy, and handle much better in the snow. The TRD Off Road also adds an Engine Oil Cooler and Transmission Fluid Cooler with Heavy Duty 150 Amp Alternator. Towing is double all other RAV4s to 3400 pounds. The ground clearance is only 1" less than a 4Runner! No Start/Stop on my model!
Buy a lower trim, get a 3 inch lift and wheels. You'll save thousandssss of dollars. Btw I hate that center screen. It looks like an etch-a-sketch with those massive bezels
only 1 reviewer, not raits R, i have seen where they climbed in the back w/ seats down to show sleeping/camping room in the on/off road class suv. nice to know as that's a plus for me on the road.
The rav4 adventure is better when it comes to the interior With the lunar rock and the ice edge roof with the mocha white interior with the orange accent of the adventure trim looks beautiful than the trd off road, The rav4 has the best fuel economy with the eco mode and save fuel on long road trips which the 4Runner or Tacoma or tundra does not have, the rav4 only has Toyota safety sense which the 4Runner Tacoma and tundra don’t have, I can turn the rav4 in a camping conversion to camp inside the rav4, I can make the rav4 adventure more off road capable by lifting up the rav4 adventure 3 inches more from 8.6 inches to 8.9 inches more of ground clearance and getting the aftermarket bfgoodrich ko2 all terrain off road tires and go with the rav4 for serious off roading and keep up with the 4Runner Tacoma and on unforgiving rough trails and have off road adventures
T - D Where's the Racing? A naturally aspirated inline 4!? Gimme a break. Should have put in the 3.5 V6. I'd pay a couple more grand if they put that in. I hate 4 bangers.
The BMW X3 has a bi Turbo 2 L that has about 260 horsepower with the ZF 8-speed and that is fast little SUV. Rav 4 have always been kind of crude loud rough riding little SUVs over arated if you ask me. But that I think this is the class leader in the segment so whatever they're doing something right.
HiPlains1 I agree, RAV4s are very soft driving but still kinda rough around the edges SUVs in my opinion. My 2018 Compass and 2004 Bravada feel more refined on the road. But what they’re “doing right” is the price. Assuming you don’t want a fully-loaded $40,000 Adventure, Limited or TRD Off-Road RAV4, you can get one of these things for high $20k to low $30k. At that price, people care less about refinement I feel because they’re looking for a “good deal”. Yes, the BMW is definitely a nicer SUV than any of the ones I currently have or a RAV4, but I suspect you have far more people out here that can afford a $20-30k SUV than a $40-60k SUV, even though the latter is the more desirable vehicle. At $40,000, you may as well consider something more “luxurious” than a RAV4, that’s for certain.
100% Agree. You could get a Jaguar at that price. I love the Toyota Rav4, but I've been seeing a blue lifted Jag with matte black details in my neighborhood that has me falling in love.
@@RaitisRides So Toyota did omit the recovery hooks on an specialty offroad vehicle? Wow, that surprising. I wouldn't have got one for a couple of years until they were half the price, but now I know to cross this off the list of possibles. Thanks for the quick response and keep up the good work!
Wow 42000 grand for Toyota rav for compact suv no big deal if its trd model no big different than the rest of rav for only they tuned the suspension to make it more stronger il get the Acura rdx for all most same price more luxury more hours power 275 hours power turbo charge and more performance than the rav for trd.
I had an adventure and I gotta say the power is amazing for just a 4 banger. Hit a deer and totaled it. The car saved my life so in a few days I’m actually getting this trd. Love these vehicles.
Finally! Great video, Joe! If I had money to get a variety of vehicles, it would include this for me urban assault vehicle SUV. The Adventure is nice, too, which is what this is based on, but you got the heavy duty hardware. I like the 4Runner TRD Pro, but I think you know, unless I need the extra size and horsepower, I like the size of this, and the Subaru Forester Sport for utility, and comfort on the street. I agree with pretty much everything you said here, including the zonks. For a TRD, it should have skid plates and underbody protection, fir the Adventure, too, or at least be an optional accessory. If not, maybe the aftermarket can address this. The exhaust is no biggie, being an SUV, and not street performance like the Camry TRD, which has a bigger engine to generate the sound, but it would be nice. An additional zonk from me for not blacking out the rear hatch chrome Toyota emblem. But if it's the standard size, like the Csmry, you can get the kit to put the black overlay on it. Like the others there could be more red stitching and trim level personalization, especially the interior. I can imagine for top of the line luxury and touring trims, all the power stuff is understandable, but for sport performance, I would rather have manual address seats, steering column, etc. More functional, and less to go wrong, but like you said, it should be included at this price point. The shaky radio just may be intentional to take up the shock of heavy, high speed frequency off roading vibration from rattling the circuitry inside. As far as the engine, it has 200 HP and 0 to 60 8 seconds, like my 1984 Buick GN that had a bigger, turbo 3.8L engine. So, I think it's decent and sufficient, unless it needs more power for off road endeavors, but I understand it was not I tended to be a rock crawler, but like a heavier duty version of the Adventure, where you could go off road high speed, like Baja type racing, or riding, without killing the off road shocks, which happens to many so called bigger 4×4 heavy duty trucks and SUVs driving 35+ MPH on unpaved roads for several miles and killed the shocks... While primarily modified for offroad prowess, I remember quotes from Toyota stating it was addressing even better street ride and handling over the Adventure, and other Rav4 trims. As far as the front seat rear seat map/storage pockets, I can't see why they just can't put 2 of them, if they have them at all. I wish some if the cars. Like the Honda Civic Sport models had them. I forgot if the Si does. Ultimately, I would rather just have the Camry TRD with the option package, but for a good mid sized heavy duty SUV, this is probably the best, and most durable and reliable.
They blackout all the emblems except the Toyota logo on the back? Zonk! No skid plate on a TRD Off Road is ridiculous. Proof that this is about looks. I like the idea but think Toyota missed some stuff especially for $40k.
Whats the use of TRD without the extra performance??? Toyota keeps dropping the ball.. under carriage protection cheap to add, a few extra ponies would not have been a big deal, either done through tuning intake exhaust. or even a Turbo. They where sooo close in doing this right.
That color is nice "Joey Jump Up" ! Boo on the HP !! Why do I want to step up to a TRD version as opposed to the other pedestrian versions Joe ? It sounds like every other 4 banger on the market. Bleh.
I think it's the TRD branding they really get a lot for that and it doesn't look like it's bringing much more to this. I wouldn't doubt the TRD addition cost 5000 more and probably cost Toyota five hundred bucks more in actual features it's a gimmick but people buy these. Definitely the most insulting thing at this price point is the 200 horsepower engine I mean others will get you about 60 horsepower more with boosted motors. Toyota is like apple when it comes to prices. They charge 42k because they can. They probably don't have to discount either.
A little overpriced at the MSRP, but might be better with dealer incentives. If said incentives knock $2k-$3k off, then it might be an easier pill to swallow. I’d be a buyer at sub $40k for sure.
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The only off-road I’ll be doing on my TRD RAV4 is when I go through LA potholes.
I have driven in LA and those pot holes are off roading! LOL
Exactly what the hell was toyota thinking on this waste of a modelp!!
Six cylinder jeeplife Bruno it’s never a waste.
I'm down in san Diego and it getting worse. My golf has been taking a beating 😭
Psssh! Come to Michigan! We have some backroads and craters (not potholes) here!
Love the lunar rock color.
I agree! It is a great color!
My family just bought a 2020 RAV4 in the same color and the trim is XLE Premium!! I like the changes they made to the Rav 4! We traded a 2018 Honda CR-V!! Keep up the great work Joe!! 🙏🏻🚙👍🏽😀
Joe is wearing shorts and tee shirt while I’m over here wearing wearing double layers of winter clothes 😂
Hey somebody has to do it, right?
Sun Joe
Zonk No1 for $42000 I'm in 4runner territory and it's on truck frame, Zonk No2 Walmart logo on speakers and seats, Zonk No3 no power passenger seat, btw I owe 2019 Rav4 XLE basic, same lunar color and price was $27ish, way less than this version.
Thanks for your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
hey remember when the rav had a v6? i blinked and it was gone. 42k wtf for that much thing should look like a fricken trophy truck
No I don’t think it’s worth the extra $. Most people aren’t going to take these off road. If you want an off road vehicle get one of the Jeeps. Nice review Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Great review Joe. I have the 2019 Adventure so definitely recognize the similarities but I have to give it to em on this one (especially the lunar rock that you reviewed). A part of me wishes I had waited for this one but I really love mine (minus a few issues that I’ve had with noise coming from the brakes and also from the transfer case). Great car aside from that, and great job man✌🏽
Thanks for saying that! I really appreciate your support and your great input!
Joe, I love the zonks. nobody does it like you. I'll stay with my ForesterXT Touring
Thanks Rich for saying that! I totally would stay with your Forester!
42k?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? I think i just smooshed my Twinkie.
No matter how many suvs are out there, this is my favorite one at the price point and looks. So many look so boring or soccer mom. As a dude, I had to buy the rav4. It just looks more rugged.
Thanks for letting me share this one with you!
We have an 2001 Rav 4 AWD 150,000 miles still going strong that little 4 banger is an 80s motor with lots of new tech with proper care should last 200,000 + miles its a great first car for anyone great entry level SUV great job toyota i would buy another one.
7:54 just realized that the Infotainment Screen Buttons r from the Updated 2020 Toyota Tacoma & 2020 Toyota 4Runner. That screen & the buttons r slowly making it's way into other Toyota Cars 👍.
You are 100% correct! Very good eyes!
@@RaitisRides 💪
Wish this had an optional black roof instead of white
I LOVE THIS!! Just got a 2020 RAV4 XLE Premium in Lunar Rock! Her name is Luna. 🌚
Agreed, the RAV4 TRD should exclusively have a V6 and the blacked out top with TRD side badging...
I only come to this channel to know how many Twinkie’s I can fit in my cars
I like the way that you think.
Toy seems to have good capacity from the start. Already seeing these everywhere. I think this is the class leader as far as sales. Seems the TRD branding prices this too high for what you get. They must have big margins/markup on this little compact.
I totally agree!
HiPlains1 no big margins in toyota products trust me 😂
They could of just had a TRD package available for the LE and XLE AWD models since it's all just cosmetic upgrades/options.
Idtelos suspension dude not cosmetic
It's a very tempting car. I liked the adventure 19 adventure RAV4. I would have talked my wife into looking into the RAV4 if it were out in 18 we ended up with a 18 limited subaru Crosstrek. Over all the Crosstrek is a great car but a little letdown with the power transmission and mpg compared to the weak hp.
Lunar rock is a great color. Dodge/ Chysler has a sort of space chalk gray that they use on the 300c/Charger cars that I think would work in this application as well.
I totally agree with you Dexter.
$44K for a fully loaded 2020 RAV4 TRD or $45k for a one-owner 4Runner TRD Pro at CarMax that someone couldn't afford or otherwise realized was too much for groceries? I think the choice is absurdly clear, as much as my fiance and I wanted to fall in love with this new, overdue offering from Toyota. Now if it was $44k fully loaded and came in TRD Pro then US consumers would have a reasonably easier swallow here.
Brand new 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium for $45K
I have the 2019 Trail. Great vehicle. But, I agree with you also. The Rav should have electric passenger seat, more storage also heated outside mirrors. When will Toyota ever increase hp by around 20-30 more? Never ever had a Toyota Rav before, but they do sell a lot of them and they hold their value. I lease mine, and may get a TRD next.
Thanks for the honest review, Joe.
Of course Steve! You deserve it! Thanks for your great support!
Oc course Steve! I really appreciate your support!
I have a 2019 XSE, the TRD seems way overpriced
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
The Land Cruiser’s little brother. Great for traversing through the West Virginia mountains or any other off road adventures you’re going on.
Thanks for letting me share it with you Riley!
Raiti's Rides I might even buy one to complement my Land Cruiser.
Needs the 3.5 with a performance exhaust.Maybe they wanted to keep the front end lighter for better handling or the 3.5 wouldn't fit?I would rather a 2012 with the 3.5.
AGREE
So many features in this vehicle that seem basic, that aren't include in the $40k+ current gen Tacomas. Been looking at a Tacoma for half a year now, but it's so difficult to justify such an expensive truck with so few features and horrible gas mileage. This Rav4 TRD Off Road could be the winner!
What the F, Toyota? Where are my RED SEATBELTS??!! It’s like Toyota was so preoccupied with the idea of giving the RAV4 the TRD treatment that they forgot to give it the TRD treatment! Lol
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
lmao
I'd buy it used if I get the opportunity. same engine as other trims, light wheels, and a tuned suspension for 40k doesn't look very appealing
Got my super white trd w/cold weather pack, cross bars, mudguards, and blacked emblems for 38k OTD. Wish I would’ve gotten the JBL package too but I can live without premium sounds.
You have reached so many sub’s congrats. Sorry I haven’t liked every video but I do watch most of them. Keep it up man!
Thanks for saying that! You are really supportive and awesome!
Raiti's Rides I think I subscribed when you had just over 12k subs at the time it has grown fast with this good consistency of content.
Kids, did you know that back in the day there were "TRD shops" at Toyota dealerships where you could get real performance parts, not just stickers, badges and logo floormats?
I love what you did there!
@@RaitisRides Thanks sir, I remember when my local shop closed... no more parts for my beloved MR2 (since gone)...
Good review, I agree with your Zonks!
10:57 - Nobody wastes leather on the backs of seats, it's vinyl. Only seating surfaces are leather.
I had to stop the video when I heard the price. Zonk!!!
I feel your pain!
Raiti's Rides - I watched it to the end. Another great video. 👍
Price at 42000 is crazy!!! I’d get a Cadillac suv for 50k Toyota is loosing customers with this insane high price of 42000 DONT BUY it NEW
Real nice little SUV. At that price you're better off going with the Adventure trim. You can get an SR5 Premium 4Runner for the cost of this thing.
That is s a very good point Frank.
Sounds all good, but did you know about the recall for Toyota RAV4 2019 and 2020 arm suspension?
I actually did not kno\w about that Diego! Thanks for sharing that input!
I bought one, 2021, now has protection underneath, useless extra’s bring the price to $42k, I built my own for $39,5 total. Is a niche vehicle for lite off-roading which is for me & to tow a lite teardrop trailer.
Thanks for sharing that input from your ownership!
I was a Asst parts manager for Toyota for a lot of years, the zonks are so minimal, the 2.5L gives you more horse power then others in this class and it is a time tested engine, we are talking all the bugs have been addressed in this engine, the stitching zonks are just preference to who ever likes it, yes there should have been an under carriage engine deflector but then it would have added more weight and come on who are we kidding who is going to take this rock climbing, the noise issue is correct BUT if you are looking for a quieter vehicle TRD is not your style, the issue of the beefier sound out of the tail pipe, again if you are looking to pull up and sound like a RAM 1500 Rebel then well 10K more will get you a rebel, overall you cant buy a better vehicle in this class, RAV 4 has always and will always blow the competition away, what I like to see is NO C.V.T transmission, I am the Parts manager for a large salvage yard now and I sell a lot of those junk cvt crap transmissions that fail at 80k, I do miss working for Toyota tho, You give the best walk video's out there, if anyone is reading this and are looking for a vehicle in this class ...just go buy a Rav 4 you wont be disappointed even if you get the less expensive packages...you get more for your money with Toyota and an awesome company that stands by their customers.....Done
Oh buy the way our main vehicle is a 2011 Rav 4 with 78k on it now and it is awesome
Hey I dont know if youd be willing to answer this outright but I am in the market right now for a mid to small size suv. I am stuck between the Subaru Forester Sport and the Toyota RAV4 TRD which is this car. Anything youd really be able to say about if this car is worth the extra money?
Why won't the windshield defogger button come on my 2020 rave4 LE after its set to come on when I start the engine to warm up and melt snow of the windshield the next day by using my remote key fob but it defaults to a slower fan speed instead of the full on defogger fan speed to melt ice an snow? All 2020 rav4s do this. Thanks. I'd very much appreciate your help. ✌
Hey joe, I noticed you never give your opinion on the sound systems in the cars you review. Is that not something you’re interested in?
Love the channel! 😃👍🏽
Hi Mauro! That is a very good point.To be totally honest with you I never listen to the sound system when driving. I kind of like some piece and quite to think. I appreciate you asking and your great support. I hope it doesn't take away to much from our reviews.
Yeah, sound system for me is very important and could be a deal breaker if shopping for a car.. joe, definitely have a look at this for us thank you
Looks like the prime is the only one worth getting
That seems like it.
The emergency twinkies pocket in the back sold me! 👌🤣
Toyota's tires are ALMOST as aggressive as their pricing...HARD zonk.
Give me the 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx XT ALL DAY.
Subaru CVT is garbage. Plus no physical climate controls. Two major Zonks.
@@rocknrollresignation93 Alot of people that aren't mechanically knowledgable try to knock the XT's CVT. They just keep repeating the same point, based on past CVT's. Thing works PERFECTLY.
And there are physical climate controls for temp. The touch screen climate controls work great also.
jonnyfish76 the reliability of the Subaru cvt’s still have yet to be proven. I have a 2018 Impreza sport and I’m very disappointed with the CVT. Very lurchy/laggy at slow speed or going up any kind of hill. Luckily I’m only leasing it. Maybe they’ve improved the cvt’s since then or the higher models have a better one but I’m not impressed with it.
The outback only has buttons to change the temperature up and down. Everything else is involved in the screen. It should at least also have a physical fan speed control.
Would you recommend the Rav4 Adventure and getting better terrain tires than investing in the TRD? From your video, I'm not too convinced the extra $2000-3000 is worth it for the TRD compared to the Adventure...
It’s more for trim I’d say
i would
Like every other reviewer who is looking to push whatever model, you failed to address the electrical/battery issues that have plagued the 2019/2020 models
watching this in 2020, I found a new one for 33k. Should I pull the trigger? That seems like a great price considering this video is advertising them at 42k
$42,000 for a non six cylinder Toyota Rav4 in TRD version with 203hp.. What is wrong with this picture. Toyota should have kept the v6 engine in the Rav4. For that type of money you could buy a Hyundai Santa Fe with v6 engine. Toyota please bring back the Rav4 with a v6 engine.. The thing I can say is..it does looks good far as the grill and body..
does the Toyota rav4 TRD off road have warning sensors in the back example back up in a parking space
Hi how are you
I saw your review on the rav4 hybrid and the 2019 Toyota highlander.
We are trying to decide which one to get. We have 2 kids 3 and 5 year old. I like the size of the highlander but not the mpg. The rav4 hybrid is new and double the mpg of the highlander.
What do you recommended
Go with the RAV4 hybrid.
I own a 2024 TRD Off Road. The first thing I had to do is replace the Falken 01A Tires which have only about 1/4" of tread, for the real Falken 100H tires, which are Severe Snow Rated. The stock tires are not Severe Snow Rated. Shame on Toyota for putting these crappy 01A tires on this vehicle. The real Falken tires are not noisy, and handle much better in the snow. The TRD Off Road also adds an Engine Oil Cooler and Transmission Fluid Cooler with Heavy Duty 150 Amp Alternator. Towing is double all other RAV4s to 3400 pounds. The ground clearance is only 1" less than a 4Runner! No Start/Stop on my model!
Thanks for sharing that great ownership experienece!
I dont like the massive seatbelt sensors especially in the back. Its crazy how loud it is when my aunt not fasten in the backseat.
Everybody knows the red stitching adds 10 horsepower
42K for a RAV4... They must be joking...
I feel your pain Steven!
The RAV4 TRD off-road is worth spending money. Because TRD lol that’s why. If I have the money, I would be more than happy to own one
Buy a lower trim, get a 3 inch lift and wheels. You'll save thousandssss of dollars. Btw I hate that center screen. It looks like an etch-a-sketch with those massive bezels
Good call!
42k might as well get the 4Runner in my opinion
only 1 reviewer, not raits R, i have seen where they climbed in the back w/ seats down to show sleeping/camping room in the on/off road class suv. nice to know as that's a plus for me on the road.
I will try to add that in.
Great review. I do have a question. Are there tow hooks on the front of this vehicle? If not, that is disappointing for a 4x4 vehicle
Naw man.
I liked it is the price that killed me 42 Toyota drop the ball they needed to add more things quad exhaust more horsepower great video as always 👍
I totally agree with you!
"No man wants a squished twinkie." No truer words have ever been spoken.
Thanks for letting me share the laughs with you!
The Rav 4 Adventure is so similar 💚
I’ll wait 2 years, get one with 20,000 miles and get a TRD pro for 27.
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The rav4 adventure is better when it comes to the interior With the lunar rock and the ice edge roof with the mocha white interior with the orange accent of the adventure trim looks beautiful than the trd off road, The rav4 has the best fuel economy with the eco mode and save fuel on long road trips which the 4Runner or Tacoma or tundra does not have, the rav4 only has Toyota safety sense which the 4Runner Tacoma and tundra don’t have, I can turn the rav4 in a camping conversion to camp inside the rav4, I can make the rav4 adventure more off road capable by lifting up the rav4 adventure 3 inches more from 8.6 inches to 8.9 inches more of ground clearance and getting the aftermarket bfgoodrich ko2 all terrain off road tires and go with the rav4 for serious off roading and keep up with the 4Runner Tacoma and on unforgiving rough trails and have off road adventures
If you are into off roading and don't buy the 4Runner over this you are crazy! Still is body on frame.
I totally agree with you David!
David S if people loves off-road and they love small suv and a four banger, than it would be the right model to buy. We love crazy things
@@toyotabrony This thing couldn't make its way out of a deep puddle. 4runner is the best SUV made.
it is incredible for I.C.E nowday that one liter per hundre hp. Back old day it was only happen on Honda 2000.
Great review.
Good review. Very nice vehicle but the price, wooo!
Thanks for letting me share it with you! I totally agree about the price!
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Where's the Racing? A naturally aspirated inline 4!? Gimme a break. Should have put in the 3.5 V6. I'd pay a couple more grand if they put that in. I hate 4 bangers.
The BMW X3 has a bi Turbo 2 L that has about 260 horsepower with the ZF 8-speed and that is fast little SUV. Rav 4 have always been kind of crude loud rough riding little SUVs over arated if you ask me. But that I think this is the class leader in the segment so whatever they're doing something right.
HiPlains1 I agree, RAV4s are very soft driving but still kinda rough around the edges SUVs in my opinion. My 2018 Compass and 2004 Bravada feel more refined on the road. But what they’re “doing right” is the price. Assuming you don’t want a fully-loaded $40,000 Adventure, Limited or TRD Off-Road RAV4, you can get one of these things for high $20k to low $30k. At that price, people care less about refinement I feel because they’re looking for a “good deal”. Yes, the BMW is definitely a nicer SUV than any of the ones I currently have or a RAV4, but I suspect you have far more people out here that can afford a $20-30k SUV than a $40-60k SUV, even though the latter is the more desirable vehicle. At $40,000, you may as well consider something more “luxurious” than a RAV4, that’s for certain.
2021 Rav4 TRD OffRoad got the underbody protection at least
So you would choose the adventure over the trd offroad?
Yes I would because for the extra cash you are not getting a huge difference!
Canada;
$47k trd rav4
$46k trd off road tacoma
$50k sr5 4runner...
Zonk for toyota releasing the trd rav4 with that price..
That is painful!
100% Agree. You could get a Jaguar at that price. I love the Toyota Rav4, but I've been seeing a blue lifted Jag with matte black details in my neighborhood that has me falling in love.
People who complain about the price shouldnt even be looking at this video. You know why they charge what they charge? It's called reliability kids.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.
Not feeling the straight line angled wheel arches. Reminds me of a pontiac aztec.
You missed one major point. It's an offroad vehicle without a place for recovery hooks. Or am I wrong? Please respond this is very important. Thanks.
That is a great point! Very good call.
@@RaitisRides So Toyota did omit the recovery hooks on an specialty offroad vehicle? Wow, that surprising. I wouldn't have got one for a couple of years until they were half the price, but now I know to cross this off the list of possibles. Thanks for the quick response and keep up the good work!
Wow 42000 grand for Toyota rav for compact suv no big deal if its trd model no big different than the rest of rav for only they tuned the suspension to make it more stronger il get the Acura rdx for all most same price more luxury more hours power 275 hours power turbo charge and more performance than the rav for trd.
I totally feel your pain.
No driver side pocket....big zonk Toyota! You couldn’t swing the extra 10 cents on a $42k vehicle?
It's not worth the price. It's a nice vehicle but the lack of extra power kinda puts the same bad taste in my mouth that the 86 does.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective on this one! I appreciate you watching!
@@RaitisRides I appreciate you for making great content
I had an adventure and I gotta say the power is amazing for just a 4 banger. Hit a deer and totaled it. The car saved my life so in a few days I’m actually getting this trd. Love these vehicles.
Finally! Great video, Joe! If I had money to get a variety of vehicles, it would include this for me urban assault vehicle SUV. The Adventure is nice, too, which is what this is based on, but you got the heavy duty hardware. I like the 4Runner TRD Pro, but I think you know, unless I need the extra size and horsepower, I like the size of this, and the Subaru Forester Sport for utility, and comfort on the street.
I agree with pretty much everything you said here, including the zonks. For a TRD, it should have skid plates and underbody protection, fir the Adventure, too, or at least be an optional accessory. If not, maybe the aftermarket can address this.
The exhaust is no biggie, being an SUV, and not street performance like the Camry TRD, which has a bigger engine to generate the sound, but it would be nice. An additional zonk from me for not blacking out the rear hatch chrome Toyota emblem. But if it's the standard size, like the Csmry, you can get the kit to put the black overlay on it.
Like the others there could be more red stitching and trim level personalization, especially the interior. I can imagine for top of the line luxury and touring trims, all the power stuff is understandable, but for sport performance, I would rather have manual address seats, steering column, etc. More functional, and less to go wrong, but like you said, it should be included at this price point. The shaky radio just may be intentional to take up the shock of heavy, high speed frequency off roading vibration from rattling the circuitry inside.
As far as the engine, it has 200 HP and 0 to 60 8 seconds, like my 1984 Buick GN that had a bigger, turbo 3.8L engine. So, I think it's decent and sufficient, unless it needs more power for off road endeavors, but I understand it was not I tended to be a rock crawler, but like a heavier duty version of the Adventure, where you could go off road high speed, like Baja type racing, or riding, without killing the off road shocks, which happens to many so called bigger 4×4 heavy duty trucks and SUVs driving 35+ MPH on unpaved roads for several miles and killed the shocks...
While primarily modified for offroad prowess, I remember quotes from Toyota stating it was addressing even better street ride and handling over the Adventure, and other Rav4 trims.
As far as the front seat rear seat map/storage pockets, I can't see why they just can't put 2 of them, if they have them at all. I wish some if the cars. Like the Honda Civic Sport models had them. I forgot if the Si does.
Ultimately, I would rather just have the Camry TRD with the option package, but for a good mid sized heavy duty SUV, this is probably the best, and most durable and reliable.
They blackout all the emblems except the Toyota logo on the back? Zonk! No skid plate on a TRD Off Road is ridiculous. Proof that this is about looks. I like the idea but think Toyota missed some stuff especially for $40k.
I feel your pain!
Android Auto should be included and 360 cams too!!
AGREED!
I thought 2020 added Android auto? Toyota website lists it now
Too much cheap plastic on the bottom front bumper,front grill,right and left sides too so deal breaker for me !!!
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
Sigor Ezz well yea, if you are really going to take it off road, you are going to be tearing those cheap plastic pieces right off.
Special edition vehicles are always of interest to me.
I am glad that I can bring them to you!
42k for a rav4? The world really has gone mad.
Whats the use of TRD without the extra performance??? Toyota keeps dropping the ball.. under carriage protection cheap to add, a few extra ponies would not have been a big deal, either done through tuning intake exhaust. or even a Turbo. They where sooo close in doing this right.
That color is nice "Joey Jump Up" ! Boo on the HP !! Why do I want to step up to a TRD version as opposed to the other pedestrian versions Joe ? It sounds like every other 4 banger on the market. Bleh.
I know it's a different class but an RDX tech or A-spec with SH-AWD ($42 &$46K) is such a great value compared to the RAV which seems expensive.
That is a very good point! I personally love the RDX.
I think it's the TRD branding they really get a lot for that and it doesn't look like it's bringing much more to this. I wouldn't doubt the TRD addition cost 5000 more and probably cost Toyota five hundred bucks more in actual features it's a gimmick but people buy these. Definitely the most insulting thing at this price point is the 200 horsepower engine I mean others will get you about 60 horsepower more with boosted motors. Toyota is like apple when it comes to prices. They charge 42k because they can. They probably don't have to discount either.
@@HiPlains1 they definitely discount and even the loaded Rav limited is $40K. It's just insane.
How many emergency twinkies does the trunk hold?
Two cases! They are good for over 100 years.
@@RaitisRides sleeper preper gear
Overpriced!!! What? 42 grand for this? And that's US 🇺🇸. I live in Canada and it will clear 50 grand easy! ☹ Forget about it!
How do I get it can you help??
Emergency twinkie compartments!!! 😲 Let me grab my checkbook and take my money! 🤑🤣
A little overpriced at the MSRP, but might be better with dealer incentives. If said incentives knock $2k-$3k off, then it might be an easier pill to swallow. I’d be a buyer at sub $40k for sure.
Like an Impreza Sport... dump better wheels and get 6 to 10k above in the MSRP.
Thanks for sharing your input on this one George.
I'll just wait for the prime to come out and put trd wheels on it and it's the perfect rav4
carson 310 I’m guessing the Prime will be 45-47K 🤪.
@@splatmacpuffin nope i work for Toyota in their marketing department starting price is going to be 38 to 40 k your were close though.
carson 310 That’s more reasonable, in Canada it will likely be 45-47K
@@splatmacpuffin geez that sucks
carson 310 Yeah I know plus a HST sales tax of 15% more in my Province 😡.
Automakers - "we can't figure why vehicle sales are down"
Also automakers - "the new rav4 is 42 thousand dollars“
I feel your pain!
Transmission problems wait till Toyota solve it. Cvt transmission has a weak belt can be easily slipped
timothy ka kue this one doesn’t have a CVT. It’s got an actual 8 speed AT. Actual gears, no CVT. U can get a CVT on rav4 hybrid
I am going for the Highlander 2020.
Sup Joe Love d new Toyota Rav 4 it looks Awsome bro
Hey brother! I am so glad that you like this one!