I have one and the way I look at it, this is the best EV with 600 miles ranges under $50k and the best 300 hp SUV that gets 40 mpg. Nothing even comes close lol
I just got mine delivered from Maryland today. I am in Mequon so I recognized where you were driving. You probably should have mentioned that they are not hard to find around Wisconsin, they are impossible to find. Dealers won't order you one, if you insist the wait is measured in years which is crazy. It has to do with allotments they told me. I got mine under MSRP and paid $650 to ship it to Mequon. I have driven 10 miles so far and it is great as you said. I also have a 2017 Prius Prime so my level 2 charger is supporting two cars now. (They will take turns of course). Love the new range. Thanks for this video.
Thank you for pointing out everyday features like rubber lined storage. That's really important. The engine details are on the website and that seems to me the main focus of most reviews. You can't read about all the little everyday comfort details so I think it's really important to include those in a video.
This is far and away the best review of this car I ever ever had the pleasure to listen to🎉. Quick,clear,informative!! Thank you! Been trying to decide between Lexus and RAV4 phev- Lexus sticker shock pretty massive 😂 RAV4 has all the right stuff -
2:30 - Well, for the record, it’s chargeable in a whole lot less than 12 hours. Charging times are not particularly related to battery size. They’re related mostly to how many miles you _actually drive_ , how efficient the car is, and how fast the charger is. A pretty fair percentage of people won’t need to drive 42 miles between charges, or at least not every day, but yes, 12ish hours if you do.
I watched a segment they did on some electric car. They hardly knew anything about it. These Car & Driver editors & staff are the old generation car guys, for sure
Does the driver’s side headrest slide forward and backwards so you can compensate for the potentially uncomfortable active headrest angle? Or can it be raised high enough so it isn’t pushing your head forward?
@@dwnshft Not seating position, I'm talking about the vehicle's body, raised up just a pinch more than a standard gas model. Maybe I'm just imagining it. I know it has special "red" shocks. Perhaps it's just this special model he is showing off here, the XSE trim of the Prime model. Sort of like how the Subaru Wilderness trims of the Outbacks and Foresters are raised in height just an inch or so.
I don't believe any EV/PHEV manufactured outside of the United States is eligible for those tax credits you mentioned. As far as I'm aware, no eligible Toyotas are made in the US
Toyota has a lease program offering $6500 incentives, after making the first lease payment, just buy out the remaining lease. In brief, you are getting the RAV4 prime at the price of RAV4 Hybrid.
It's available with a cash rebate of $6,500 towards a lease. I want to get rid of my 2023 Tesla Model Y LR and get a 2025 RAV4 Prime XSE. The rebate makes it more competitive. The Prime easily has double the range or more than the Tesla. I'm anticipating the announcement of the 2025 Prime to see if it's all new or just updated. I'm in northern California and hopefully the rebate is available nationwide.
The redesign is the 2026 model. I just got a 2024, 11kms (I'm in Canada) and ordered it 4 years ago in Dec. I already ordered the new redesign for 2029 just to be in the safe space for recalls.
Thanks for Amazing video, I love the Electric Outlet 120V 1500W, HUD is amazing... Hope Subaru have those.... I like Subaru Wilderness but it doesn't have those 2 stuff
Anybody know the life expectancy of the battery? Debating with my spouse who says they have to be replaced after 7-8 years which is an expense to consider for keeping many years, selling used or trade in value. Anybody know?
Pretty sure that isn’t true. Their warranty is for 8 years, but Toyota batteries just keep on going. I’m driving a 2004 Prius and the battery is as good now as it was when I first bought it.
To be fair Car and Driver ranked this 2nd in the plug-in hybrid segment (Volvo XC60 plug in is #1). I believe this thing would be the best hands down for the money over the Volvo that they ranked first. The Volvo costs nearly 50% more than the Toyota in it's top trim (XSE with Premium Package) if you are able to get the $6,500 lease incentive that has been available in most areas for over a year now (lease with $6,500 incentive and then immediately buy out). Volvo ranked 15th in reliability.....I am averaging 65 mpgs overall with this car with a TON of hybrid highway miles in there, probably 40% of total miles at least with 9k miles on odometer. Kia and Hyundai are good to avoid as the dealerships are SWAMPED with recalls and it can take 6-8 weeks for something as basic as their included maintenance like an oil change. Unacceptable service if you ask me. Heard it could take several months if you need warranty work, and they have like zero loaner cars around us btw. If you absolutely need burly AWD or maximum off road worthiness, I would look elsewhere (maybe Subaru?) but if you are like 95% of people and do most of your driving on paved roads and occasionally need some 'ruggedness' than this thing is the swiss army knife you absolutely need. The efficiency is just mindblowing, especially in cold weather area. I love that I can warm this thing up without blasting my neighborhood with fumes, that is a huge perk. Engine does not turn on to heat like the Kia/Hyundais unless it is extremely cold. This is one of the few plug-ins that truly functions like an EV and has meaningful range.
51 thousand dollars, or around 48 thousand euros, with destination is like 25% cheaper than the same car in Europe, because this particular Rav4 PHEV in Europe costs 65 thousand euros.. Cars in the US are amazingly cheap regardless of model. Also, it's an awesome car 🙂
FYI… some of the features you are chatting about (panoramic roof, birds-eye view, cooled front seats, kick to open liftgate) are all options in the premium package, but NOT standard in the XSE. I know this as I just traded in a 21 RAV4 Limited Hybrid with ALL the toys, to a 24 Prime XSE with many options but not the premium stuff. My intention was to lease another RAV Limited… until I saw the difference in price vs options. The rebates for the Prime were just too good to pass up. It was a no-brainer.
Just an opinion, the opinion about the cabin looking outdated is subjective. I prefer a simple and functional cabin. Too much so called "style" or "modern" turns me off.😉
God, those big blocky center screens Toyota are using are just hideous. Its like a 1990's aesthetic. Really wish they would look at what Kia's designers are doing with their dash designs.
Toyota has no problem maintaining their reign as the number 1 auto manufacturer despite people complaining about their "aesthetics." Go buy a Kia. Problem solved.
It's an eCVT which is a Planetary Gear Set with no chains or any belts whatsoever........ very simple & reliable. Check out WeberAuto here on RUclips as they have all kinds of videos explaining the eCVT.
We own 2 Rav 4 Primes 2021. We gas up every 6 months (we intentionally burn off the gas) On vacation we net 38 mpg We have been married for 37 years and these automobiles are the best we have ever owned. ECVT is solid. Not a belt and pulley piece of garbage transmission found in a CVT.
I have the RAV4 Prime and a bZ4x. Your comment regarding the bZ is straight up wrong. I was enamored w the Rav until I got the Bz. I much prefer the Bz for the following: you can’t DCFC the Rav., I don’t need to do oil changes, you can’t do anything like 1-pedal driving, the Rav has a smaller interior, driving 40 miles of EV in the Rav is worth one gallon gas and the you need to pay $10k for that simple feature w the Rav. The BZ has comparable acceleration, quieter interior, much better infotainment, faster L2 charging, better handling (by far), and what’s not like about having 240 miles of range when I wake up. I can see the appeal of the RAV4 prime, but you have the best and worst with a PHEV. You should try living w bZ. I’m sure you opt to drive the Bz over the Rav like I do. I’ll ad, thanks to cheap shots and parroting of saying the Bz , I got it at great deal and free EV charging for year.
So, you would be in this for way more than the basic hybrid, just because it goes faster and has 40 miles of pure EV range? But, you’d also have the same looking vehicle as about 3 million other RAV4’s out on the road. To pay over $50k, plus mark up is stupid. Especially when you would have overpaid by so much up front, you won’t see any benefit of that 40 miles of EV range anyway. You’ll also pay more for insurance due to the higher power rating. It’s a boring vehicle for the money too. Fit and finish with interior is subpar. And you will never co-cooperate the markup you paid.
If you buy any vehicle you will have the same 3 million others. RAV4 Prime has 600 miles range and extremely comfortable so great for long distance travel. I did 1020 miles in one day with 2 stops for gas. Not that many cars can do that. Definitely not any EV. RAV4 Prime is not boring at all. Fit and finish is one of the best I have ever seen. I had top of the line Infiniti Q45 and QX4 and RAV4 has better fir and finish. You have no idea what you are talking about and you are just jealous prick most likely.
There's no reason to get the XSE over the SE, which costs $43k and doesn't need any add-ons. Even the "base" SE Prime is a far nicer vehicle than the gas-only ones (nicer interior, drives much nicer). There's no markup in New York State. The EV range is as much as 55 miles if the weather's right and you dive normally. Average American drives 42 miles per day, so if you don't take long trips, you might spend almost nothing on gas (some R4P owners have to use "charge mode" to intentionally burn gas that would otherwise spoil).
@@flt528 First of all if you don't do any long distance trips there is no reason to buy RAV4 Prime unless you have no charging capability at all so you have to buy ICE. RAV4 Prime is for those who do take a few long distance trips a year and have charging capability. As far as SE vs XSE there is about $2K difference in price. For $2K you get larger 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster which you can't get on SE not even as an option and it is highly customizable. 10.5 inch screen for XSE vs 8 inch for SE. JBL system for XSE with 9 speakers vs Toyota system for SE with 6 speakers. XSE has a subwoofer and tweeters while SE doesn't. I don't know how Toyota system sounds but JBL for sure sounds better. Even better if you replace 7 out of 9 speakers with aftermarket ones. I don't know if SE has an AMP but XSE certainly does and it is a good one. Wireless phone charger on XSE. SE doesn't have it. SE seats are fabric while XSE are Softex. 19 inch wheels on XSE vs 18 on SE. Black roof on XSE. And the biggest thing is that with XSE you can get optional PP while with SE it is not even an option. Probably there are some other things in XSE, SE doesn't have and not available as an option. So in my opinion $2K extra is well worth it. And while you are spending $48K already, $2K is basically only 5% more.
I have the Prime XSE with the premium package and it's worth every penny. I wouldn't have wanted it in any other trim. The Bird's Eye view camera system and HUD are well worth it, along with the front and rear automatic parking sensors and braking. The panoramic roof opens up the interior big time and makes it feel premium, plus the upgraded ventilated seats with better SoftTex covering that's nicer than the XSE without premium package. It's great for car camping with the spacious interior and 1500W outlet. I do all of my daily activities easily on ZEV and never have any range anxiety for my road trips. I'm getting 52 all-electric range on the GoM vs EPA estimated 42. Fit and finish is slightly better than an American-built Rav4. Didn't pay a markup at all and took advantage of the $6500 lease deal to buy it out for much cheaper. I was going to buy the Lexus NX 450h+ but the Rav4 Prime has way more features and a better overall value. It's a much more useable car than the NX.
@@rrrrrrrr1036 The new Prime is expected to have over 100 miles of pure EV range. I’m going to wait to see how that new generation will look before dropping any decisions.
My 2023 R4P has been excellent for winter driving on the BC coast and for getting to the ski hills. It might not be so great where your winter temperatures get to minus 40.
Let’s see what we should know 1. It’s overpriced 2. Interior quality is poor when compared to other mainstream brands 3. Materials and fit / finish lag behind the better executed competition 4. Back seats are cramped 5. The engine is noisy 6. It’s way overpriced? 7. Not that good to drive vs a CRV or tuscon or sportage or cx5 8. Did I mention it’s way overpriced?
@@hamsterbrigade what brands have superior fit finish in the segment?😂 Where do I begin? Crv, Tuscon, Sportage, cx5, cx50, rogue all have far better quality materials and superior fit / finish than Toyota
What we should know about Naveenthmachine, 1: Poor 2: Loser 3: Smells 4: Used Curry on everything 5: Can’t afford a Toyota 6: Unemployed and replies the same trash on all Toyota videos. 7: UAF 8: SMELLY AF 9: POOR 10: CAN’T FIND A JOB 11: REPEAT ALL OF THE ABOVE 12: DID I MENTION SMELLY AF AND POOR
@annaparker8234 wrong. You just proved that you haven’t sat in or driven any of these I have and I can tell a difference. You’re just clinging to the past where Toyota fit finish is the best in history. Let me guess you think Toyota quality is better than Bentley or rolls Royce or Mazda?😂😆
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I have one and the way I look at it, this is the best EV with 600 miles ranges under $50k and the best 300 hp SUV that gets 40 mpg. Nothing even comes close lol
Apart from the Suzuki Across 😊
It’s not a EV lol but it’s a good deal either way
Sadly i got rid of the Prime for BMW i4 lol
@@verynick well it’s a nice car but bmw is just to expensive and also not very reliable but they are seductive
Excellent summary of the most important features and design characteristics of the Prime XSE. Thank you!
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I own the 2021 RAV4 Prime, one of its best features that nobody talks about is how quiet the cabin is.
I just got mine delivered from Maryland today. I am in Mequon so I recognized where you were driving. You probably should have mentioned that they are not hard to find around Wisconsin, they are impossible to find. Dealers won't order you one, if you insist the wait is measured in years which is crazy. It has to do with allotments they told me. I got mine under MSRP and paid $650 to ship it to Mequon. I have driven 10 miles so far and it is great as you said. I also have a 2017 Prius Prime so my level 2 charger is supporting two cars now. (They will take turns of course). Love the new range. Thanks for this video.
Great summary. My wife just ordered one of the RAV 4 Prime's today.
Nice!
Enjoy riding it!
Thank you for pointing out everyday features like rubber lined storage. That's really important. The engine details are on the website and that seems to me the main focus of most reviews. You can't read about all the little everyday comfort details so I think it's really important to include those in a video.
You got the most expensive package for the Prime XSE trim so many of the nice features you shared are not standard. Engjoy!
Yeah in my country it seems none of the trims available feature seat ventilation or the 11 speaker JBL but tops on the 9 speaker JBL, etc.
Yes. He has the XSE with the "Premium Package." It is the ultimate RAV4 Prime and loaded with cool features.
For some reason even though we have the same car I can't get the screen to look like yours with all the large icons. How did you do it?
Does this have start and stop radar cruise control?? I hate when it shuts off at 20 miles
Yes it does. It will come to a full stop by itself.
This is far and away the best review of this car I ever ever had the pleasure to listen to🎉. Quick,clear,informative!! Thank you! Been trying to decide between Lexus and RAV4 phev-
Lexus sticker shock pretty massive 😂 RAV4 has all the right stuff -
Consumer Reports ranks the Rav 4 Prime number one among mainstream compact SUVs. The biggest problem is finding one. Wait times can be pretty lengthy.
And they only sell them in ZEV states, so if you're not in a ZEV state, you need to travel to one to buy it.
Excellent ! I like it . Your presentation is well done. Thank you.
Wish I could get the Heads-Up display on the regular RAV4 Hybrid...
We got it!! It's amazing!
Can you feel it shifting I found it annoying when it would like bounce in and out of two gears like in traffic or something
Shifting? It's an eCVT, it doesn't shift. It will do simulated shifts if you so desire if you put it in 'manual mode'.
2:30 - Well, for the record, it’s chargeable in a whole lot less than 12 hours. Charging times are not particularly related to battery size. They’re related mostly to how many miles you _actually drive_ , how efficient the car is, and how fast the charger is. A pretty fair percentage of people won’t need to drive 42 miles between charges, or at least not every day, but yes, 12ish hours if you do.
Car and driver also recommends dodge, so car and driver does not really know anything about automobiles
The editor suddenly "found" some cash someone left in their office
Exactly!!!
I watched a segment they did on some electric car. They hardly knew anything about it. These Car & Driver editors & staff are the old generation car guys, for sure
True
Does the driver’s side headrest slide forward and backwards so you can compensate for the potentially uncomfortable active headrest angle? Or can it be raised high enough so it isn’t pushing your head forward?
And it is 9 speaker system not 11. And it sucks. I had to replace the speakers and subwoofer. All OEM speakers have a tiny magnet.
That's a full-sized spare?
The RAV4 Prime is a game changer.
Do we want this or CX90 we want best mpg
The CX-90 is a MUCH larger vehicle. A comparable vehicle to the RAV-4 is the CX-5 or CX-50.
@@edhcb9359 looking for hybrid
Cx90 range is trash compared to a prime and normal RAV4 hybrid
@@Vintage27 Have you driven the Ravv4? It’s like a refrigerator going down the road.
cx70 2025
There's no tax break because the Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE is not assembled in the USA, rather at Toyota's Nagakusa Plant in Aichi Prefecture.
Do all XSE Primes have HUD, and 360 cam?
You have to get the premium package for those options.
Does the Prime sit up just a bit higher than a standard gas RAV4? Every one I've seen on RUclips just seems to be an inch or so raised.
like the ride height or the seating position?
@@dwnshft Not seating position, I'm talking about the vehicle's body, raised up just a pinch more than a standard gas model. Maybe I'm just imagining it. I know it has special "red" shocks. Perhaps it's just this special model he is showing off here, the XSE trim of the Prime model. Sort of like how the Subaru Wilderness trims of the Outbacks and Foresters are raised in height just an inch or so.
@@ofcbob6391yes primes are about an inch higher due to battery underneath they lifted it
and the good thing is, if you want one you must not wait a few month to get one 👍
I've been waiting 6 months now. But don't feel too bad, I still have my 2020 XSE hybrid which I'll be trading in & it still runs just like new.
Got this style prime last year…. Its great!
Any incentives for the phev?
6.5k lease cash
I’ve waited for this car one and half year to arrive, but when it’s -13 cold ev will not kick 😅. It’s a joke for 65k car , but overall good car .
No shit
The best RAV4, love it, good informative helpful review!!!
I don't believe any EV/PHEV manufactured outside of the United States is eligible for those tax credits you mentioned. As far as I'm aware, no eligible Toyotas are made in the US
Toyota has a lease program offering $6500 incentives, after making the first lease payment, just buy out the remaining lease. In brief, you are getting the RAV4 prime at the price of RAV4 Hybrid.
@@erickchang2709that’s what I’m doing lol
It's available with a cash rebate of $6,500 towards a lease. I want to get rid of my 2023 Tesla Model Y LR and get a 2025 RAV4 Prime XSE. The rebate makes it more competitive. The Prime easily has double the range or more than the Tesla. I'm anticipating the announcement of the 2025 Prime to see if it's all new or just updated. I'm in northern California and hopefully the rebate is available nationwide.
@@erickchang2709 Would you get penalty for break the lease ?
The redesign is the 2026 model. I just got a 2024, 11kms (I'm in Canada) and ordered it 4 years ago in Dec. I already ordered the new redesign for 2029 just to be in the safe space for recalls.
Thanks for Amazing video, I love the Electric Outlet 120V 1500W, HUD is amazing... Hope Subaru have those.... I like Subaru Wilderness but it doesn't have those 2 stuff
Anybody know the life expectancy of the battery? Debating with my spouse who says they have to be replaced after 7-8 years which is an expense to consider for keeping many years, selling used or trade in value. Anybody know?
Pretty sure that isn’t true. Their warranty is for 8 years, but Toyota batteries just keep on going. I’m driving a 2004 Prius and the battery is as good now as it was when I first bought it.
As a comparison, we have a Prius for the past 10 years. Haven't replaced the battery yet. No repairs either. Toyotas are amazing!
I bought a 2023 model and the battery is still strong…. No worries at all
To be fair Car and Driver ranked this 2nd in the plug-in hybrid segment (Volvo XC60 plug in is #1). I believe this thing would be the best hands down for the money over the Volvo that they ranked first. The Volvo costs nearly 50% more than the Toyota in it's top trim (XSE with Premium Package) if you are able to get the $6,500 lease incentive that has been available in most areas for over a year now (lease with $6,500 incentive and then immediately buy out). Volvo ranked 15th in reliability.....I am averaging 65 mpgs overall with this car with a TON of hybrid highway miles in there, probably 40% of total miles at least with 9k miles on odometer. Kia and Hyundai are good to avoid as the dealerships are SWAMPED with recalls and it can take 6-8 weeks for something as basic as their included maintenance like an oil change. Unacceptable service if you ask me. Heard it could take several months if you need warranty work, and they have like zero loaner cars around us btw. If you absolutely need burly AWD or maximum off road worthiness, I would look elsewhere (maybe Subaru?) but if you are like 95% of people and do most of your driving on paved roads and occasionally need some 'ruggedness' than this thing is the swiss army knife you absolutely need. The efficiency is just mindblowing, especially in cold weather area. I love that I can warm this thing up without blasting my neighborhood with fumes, that is a huge perk. Engine does not turn on to heat like the Kia/Hyundais unless it is extremely cold. This is one of the few plug-ins that truly functions like an EV and has meaningful range.
51 thousand dollars, or around 48 thousand euros, with destination is like 25% cheaper than the same car in Europe, because this particular Rav4 PHEV in Europe costs 65 thousand euros.. Cars in the US are amazingly cheap regardless of model. Also, it's an awesome car 🙂
When the doors are locked, the PHEV door will also be locked
That's good to know........ I was worried for a second! lol
@@henryhonda8408Yeah can you imagine? Some intruder randomly opens the charging cover just to add more charge to your car.
You can set the door and the plug whether you want them to lock or not.
When will Toyota heat the steering wheel all the way around???
Many manufacturers don't. Very minor inconvenience.
FYI… some of the features you are chatting about (panoramic roof, birds-eye view, cooled front seats, kick to open liftgate) are all options in the premium package, but NOT standard in the XSE. I know this as I just traded in a 21 RAV4 Limited Hybrid with ALL the toys, to a 24 Prime XSE with many options but not the premium stuff. My intention was to lease another RAV Limited… until I saw the difference in price vs options. The rebates for the Prime were just too good to pass up. It was a no-brainer.
What rebates? And is it for lease only?
@@tyyamnitz8408 $6,500 cash rebate towards a lease.
177 bhp from a 2.5 litre petrol. They could have made the ICE aspect of this car so much more powerful.
I would rather they made ICE less powerful with more mpg. This car does not need 302 HP. It needs maybe max 250HP.
It’s more than enough. The car is quick.
Can I add engine sound in EV mode. I like to get feedback from the accerator pedal. Thanks
You get just silence in EV mode. If you want engine noise, put it in HV mode.
Just an opinion, the opinion about the cabin looking outdated is subjective. I prefer a simple and functional cabin. Too much so called "style" or "modern" turns me off.😉
That huge high mounted monitor just looks ridiculous and those icons so large.
You're correct....ridiculously amazing!
Nice ride! But I hate the PLUGIN with a passion.That's really very stupid! That's a BIG ZONK THERE! I do alot of long distance driving.
God, those big blocky center screens Toyota are using are just hideous. Its like a 1990's aesthetic. Really wish they would look at what Kia's designers are doing with their dash designs.
Toyota has no problem maintaining their reign as the number 1 auto manufacturer despite people complaining about their "aesthetics." Go buy a Kia. Problem solved.
It’s not an CVT it’s the electric motors simulating a cvt 😂
It's an eCVT which is a Planetary Gear Set with no chains or any belts whatsoever........ very simple & reliable. Check out WeberAuto here on RUclips as they have all kinds of videos explaining the eCVT.
Unfortunately no tax credit. :(
We own 2 Rav 4 Primes 2021. We gas up every 6 months (we intentionally burn off the gas) On vacation we net 38 mpg
We have been married for 37 years and these automobiles are the best we have ever owned.
ECVT is solid. Not a belt and pulley piece of garbage transmission found in a CVT.
TY! BTW Full size spare looks doughnut-ish IMHO
Correct. It's a doughnut, but that's better than the Outlander PHEV I had with no spare.
it needs to be redesigned
I have the RAV4 Prime and a bZ4x. Your comment regarding the bZ is straight up wrong. I was enamored w the Rav until I got the Bz. I much prefer the Bz for the following: you can’t DCFC the Rav., I don’t need to do oil changes, you can’t do anything like 1-pedal driving, the Rav has a smaller interior, driving 40 miles of EV in the Rav is worth one gallon gas and the you need to pay $10k for that simple feature w the Rav. The BZ has comparable acceleration, quieter interior, much better infotainment, faster L2 charging, better handling (by far), and what’s not like about having 240 miles of range when I wake up. I can see the appeal of the RAV4 prime, but you have the best and worst with a PHEV. You should try living w bZ. I’m sure you opt to drive the Bz over the Rav like I do. I’ll ad, thanks to cheap shots and parroting of saying the Bz , I got it at great deal and free EV charging for year.
Opinion invalidated by liking the objectively terrible bz4x
The nice camera motion, swaying back and forth, is rocking me to sleep.........zzzzz
Auto tempest always shows only 3 available for any car lol
So, you would be in this for way more than the basic hybrid, just because it goes faster and has 40 miles of pure EV range? But, you’d also have the same looking vehicle as about 3 million other RAV4’s out on the road.
To pay over $50k, plus mark up is stupid. Especially when you would have overpaid by so much up front, you won’t see any benefit of that 40 miles of EV range anyway. You’ll also pay more for insurance due to the higher power rating.
It’s a boring vehicle for the money too. Fit and finish with interior is subpar. And you will never co-cooperate the markup you paid.
If you buy any vehicle you will have the same 3 million others.
RAV4 Prime has 600 miles range and extremely comfortable so great for long distance travel. I did 1020 miles in one day with 2 stops for gas. Not that many cars can do that. Definitely not any EV. RAV4 Prime is not boring at all. Fit and finish is one of the best I have ever seen. I had top of the line Infiniti Q45 and QX4 and RAV4 has better fir and finish. You have no idea what you are talking about and you are just jealous prick most likely.
There's no reason to get the XSE over the SE, which costs $43k and doesn't need any add-ons. Even the "base" SE Prime is a far nicer vehicle than the gas-only ones (nicer interior, drives much nicer). There's no markup in New York State. The EV range is as much as 55 miles if the weather's right and you dive normally. Average American drives 42 miles per day, so if you don't take long trips, you might spend almost nothing on gas (some R4P owners have to use "charge mode" to intentionally burn gas that would otherwise spoil).
@@flt528 First of all if you don't do any long distance trips there is no reason to buy RAV4 Prime unless you have no charging capability at all so you have to buy ICE.
RAV4 Prime is for those who do take a few long distance trips a year and have charging capability.
As far as SE vs XSE there is about $2K difference in price. For $2K you get larger 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster which you can't get on SE not even as an option and it is highly customizable. 10.5 inch screen for XSE vs 8 inch for SE. JBL system for XSE with 9 speakers vs Toyota system for SE with 6 speakers. XSE has a subwoofer and tweeters while SE doesn't. I don't know how Toyota system sounds but JBL for sure sounds better. Even better if you replace 7 out of 9 speakers with aftermarket ones. I don't know if SE has an AMP but XSE certainly does and it is a good one. Wireless phone charger on XSE. SE doesn't have it. SE seats are fabric while XSE are Softex. 19 inch wheels on XSE vs 18 on SE. Black roof on XSE. And the biggest thing is that with XSE you can get optional PP while with SE it is not even an option. Probably there are some other things in XSE, SE doesn't have and not available as an option. So in my opinion $2K extra is well worth it. And while you are spending $48K already, $2K is basically only 5% more.
I have the Prime XSE with the premium package and it's worth every penny. I wouldn't have wanted it in any other trim. The Bird's Eye view camera system and HUD are well worth it, along with the front and rear automatic parking sensors and braking. The panoramic roof opens up the interior big time and makes it feel premium, plus the upgraded ventilated seats with better SoftTex covering that's nicer than the XSE without premium package. It's great for car camping with the spacious interior and 1500W outlet. I do all of my daily activities easily on ZEV and never have any range anxiety for my road trips. I'm getting 52 all-electric range on the GoM vs EPA estimated 42.
Fit and finish is slightly better than an American-built Rav4. Didn't pay a markup at all and took advantage of the $6500 lease deal to buy it out for much cheaper. I was going to buy the Lexus NX 450h+ but the Rav4 Prime has way more features and a better overall value. It's a much more useable car than the NX.
@@rrrrrrrr1036 The new Prime is expected to have over 100 miles of pure EV range. I’m going to wait to see how that new generation will look before dropping any decisions.
In Canada hybrid is the best choice the phev is not the solution either all electric car only build for California for enjoying theyre full potential
My 2023 R4P has been excellent for winter driving on the BC coast and for getting to the ski hills. It might not be so great where your winter temperatures get to minus 40.
There is no full size spare. There are other mistakes.
“They do not depreciate”
I wish this was in Australia though
Nice, but end of life, insanely overpriced and wait time 1-2 years.
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The price is too high
to....
expensive it's on max price 68k.
Having your hands in the way all the time is distracting...thumbs down..."I think".
Shame you don't know the vehicle well enough to present a tutorial
等等党胜利
Let’s see what we should know
1. It’s overpriced
2. Interior quality is poor when compared to other mainstream brands
3. Materials and fit / finish lag behind the better executed competition
4. Back seats are cramped
5. The engine is noisy
6. It’s way overpriced?
7. Not that good to drive vs a CRV or tuscon or sportage or cx5
8. Did I mention it’s way overpriced?
It's not for you but it sells well for a reason. I'd also love to know what cars, in the segment, have superior fit and finish than a Toyota.
@@hamsterbrigade what brands have superior fit finish in the segment?😂
Where do I begin? Crv, Tuscon, Sportage, cx5, cx50, rogue all have far better quality materials and superior fit / finish than Toyota
What we should know about Naveenthmachine,
1: Poor
2: Loser
3: Smells
4: Used Curry on everything
5: Can’t afford a Toyota
6: Unemployed and replies the same trash on all Toyota videos.
7: UAF
8: SMELLY AF
9: POOR
10: CAN’T FIND A JOB
11: REPEAT ALL OF THE ABOVE
12: DID I MENTION SMELLY AF AND POOR
@@naveenthemachineBLOWS ALL KOREAN CAR SALESMEN. HINDU, THAT’S THATS ALL U NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS SMELLY TROLL
@annaparker8234 wrong. You just proved that you haven’t sat in or driven any of these
I have and I can tell a difference. You’re just clinging to the past where Toyota fit finish is the best in history. Let me guess you think Toyota quality is better than Bentley or rolls Royce or Mazda?😂😆
Too much talking little content. You are not evaluating the vehicle. You are proud you have one. I have one.
So dated and meh.
Welcome to the shit list?? What the hell did I ever do to you??
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