The RAV4 gas VS RAV4 Hybrid! Which model should you buy?
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- There are many factors to consider when trying to decide which RAV4 model is right for you. In this video I go over the key differences between which and factors that you should consider when trying to decide if the RAV4 gas or the RAV4 hybrid is right for you and your family.
You might think that most customer who choose the RAV4 hybrid over the gas model, do so because of the gas mileage difference. Well that’s not the only factor that plays a role in deciding. My choice would be the hybrid model. Let me know if the comments below, which model you would go with!
Or if you already have a RAV4, let me know why you went with the model you chose.
Thanks for watching!
I bought the 21' Gas FWD Rav4 last spring. The reason why is that I wanted the most reliable Rav4. It has a nice 203hp 4cyl engine(450mile range) and most importantly, the great 8spd Transmission, no CVT for me. I think this combo will outlast any hybrid and it costs less as well. Remember, if you plan to keep the car 10 years+ the hybrid battery will have to be changed at some point, at a huge cost ($5k-$10k). If you sell it before the battery dies, you'll take a big hit on depreciation, to cover the battery cost. I take regular cross country trips and I don't want any mechanical headaches. Love my Rav4.
Less repair over the cars history compare to a gas version which adds up to almost the cost of a new battery. Toyotas have 10 year warranty on the battery and other hybrids have lasted longer with no replacement if taken care correctly. The key to any car is good maintenance. My cvt on my camry lasted me way more than my previous chevy transmission.
I prefere rav 4 gas only & converted with LPG system dual fuel , more efficient, more miles taken & more realibility
By ten year the cost of the battery is gonna cost 2000$. & the fact that the hybrid is proven to last not only longer & cost less to maintenance. It just a bonus. Name how many Prius. That are old do you see on the road? ALOT!
@StarInfinite00 10 yr is a joke because it's actually 10 yr/100,000. Whichever comes first. I put 30-40k miles on my vehicle a year
@@mikeh6564It has 10 year/150k warranty and with regular maintenance it lasts much longer. And remember hybrids are fun to drive, it has more power and that instant torque really matters sometimes and of course people save a lot with increased fuel rates.
I bought the hybrid model & I'm super happy! Especially now with gas prices in 2022🤑. I was a little concerned about buying a hybrid for the potential extra repair cost (compared to gas models) but Toyota's 10-year warranty period for the hybrid system gave me peace of mind. Kudos to Toyota for supporting his quality! 💯👏
Not sure if you heard about the cable corrosion that affect all rav4 hybrid !!?
Or the fuel tank issue. Where would you dispose of the battery?
@@costantineyoussif6679tell me more please! Was considering the hybrid, sounds nice and all but never had a hybrid and im worried about the maintenance of a hybrid vehicle
Ive got the 2021 RAV4 in pearl white with black roof & trim, black 19in wheels looks stunning i love it !!
Wicked
Just bought a 2023 XSE tech, and yep, I think it looks as you said "badass". The thing I like the most is just going for drives again! With the price of fuel these days, I only went out if I "needed" to. Now I go for drives even if I just want to. I realize you can buy a lot of gas for the extra cost of the hybrid, but with the lower maintenance etc, Its sort of a guilt free drive. My 17 SE non hybrid was also a fabulous super reliable vehicle. I gave it to my son, and I expect he'll get 100's of thousand km's of reliable ownership from it, as I'm sure I'll get from my new hybrid.
how much is a battery replacement for the hybrid and how long before i need to change it
Hottest looking small SUV. Venza. No competition.
Negatives. No towing capability. Terrible interior storage. Hybrid only. E-AWD only. Bought one. Love it.
I just got a gasoline model 2021 RAV4 XLE PREMIUM Trim. I can’t complain on gas mileage and power, and I drive about 43 miles round trip, here in Southern California. I love Toyota!
Thank you for the wicked comment. Enjoy your vehicle.
That is our best seller gas model rav here in Canada
@@ToyotaWorld I can see why! It’s an amazing SUV! I enjoy driving it everyday, it zips through traffic effortlessly.
Why did you choose the premium trim? Trying to decide if I want the XLE or premium trim.
@@kathysmith4026 I went with the XLE PREMIUM because it comes with a few standard features such as power lift gate, moonroof and 19 inch chrome rims which look really nice in my opinion. This model also comes with soft tech (leather like) seats that are easy to clean and stay much cooler than regular leather during those hot summer days. All the features I just mentioned are not included in the standard XLE. Whichever you decide to go with you can’t go wrong these are very well made durable vehicles. Here’s a link to a RUclips video that may help you decide which RAV4 is right for you. 🙂
ruclips.net/video/eKC15Cs-N4I/видео.html
Hi ! Awesome vehicle is the RAV4 hybrid. Very very economical. Shall get the top trim HEV. Can’t get the prime in NZ. Perhaps Toyota NZ will skip the Prime amd go straight to the BEV in 2024.
Toyota definitely the best in the business when it comes to the hybrid.
Auckland. NZ. Regards.
Thanks for watching.
Gas model lower by 16hp -5%. But it's lighter by 6% either! So you barely notice the difference in power.
Thanks Marcello. Valuable info before a purchase.
the most concern about hybrid is batter high cost for replace over 10K
I think Toyota is doing a little slight of hand. On a Kia Sportage the difference in pricing between the hybrid and gas model is approximately $10,000. I think if you look closely at the Toyota gas models you will find they come with more standard equipment like heated and ventalated seats, sun roofs, on-board battery chargers, remote starters and safety equipment. Also it's strange the hybrid model has more torque but still can't pull a trailer. I think I'll wait 5 years to see if the battery technology doubles the capacity of todays batteries, that would give a RAV4 PHEV over a 100 miles of range. I would choose the gas models only because the hybrid technology is still evolving and todays high end product may not last as long or hold it's value.
Hybrid has more power and torque...but not towing capacity??? So gas is it if you are towing stuff...?? A couple of thousand dollars are not too much of a difference, what about maintenance? There are more parts in a hybrid, so if I am thinking that line, more stuff will go wrong?
Toyota is keep saying that they want to sell a lot of hybrids, but they deliver only 10 % to the dealerships. There are no incentives for hybrids either.
@@stephenwatsons its not a artificial crisis that if effecting all vehicles production. Its the real chip shortage. If they have to choose to lower production of on of theirs models its going to be hybrids. and not just cars from phones to fridges. APple great reduced production to older phones for the new ones.
@@cap8e A year later the shortage seeming pretty artificial.
@@Sneezes_LoL how is that? They still arent producing at pre covid levels. dodge and others still have bone yards of cars waiting for chips or what ever. Hell Toyota and honda are for going making BASE model for the more wanted upgraded cars.
Got 2021 RAV4 XLE AWD with flat cad $1500 discount and which is almost $3000 plus difference compared to XLE Hybrid .... no discount on Hybrid as on demand ..... So far happy with the purchase ....For me 8 speed transmission is better driving experience than CVT on hybrid .....
Hey Jackson thanks for feedback
What about the noisy engine?
@@user-mz5tf5pm7u a hybrid has an ice engine too.
@@cogs11 ice engine?
@@Gaziz85 yeah
Great rev! About to canvass small SUV’s…hybrid’s big thing to consider esp with gas prices right now! Thank you!
I doubt it takes 1 to 1.5 years to recuperate the cost of hybrid. Both hybrid and gas models cost gas. The cost savings is about 644$ a year for 20000km half city and highway. The price difference between the XLE 2021 is about 3K. You're looking between 4 to 5 years in order to recuperate the cost of the hybrid. I think your 1 to 1.5 years recuperate is only if hybrid didn't cost any gas at all. lol I think if you consider the winter factor, the cost savings of the hybrid is less than what the specs says (based on what a taxi driver told me).
If you do a lo it of city driving. You it will pay for itself it 2 years maybe less.
@@philipsk nah hybrids take about 150k miles to get back the extra you spend for it. And then at 150k miles you might have to replace the battery. So, not worth it for hybrids.
You have to keep in mind the maintenance of the car too. A gas rav4 gets like 23-24mpg. Hybrid gets like 38-39.
Thanks for the review. your review was so detailed and exactly what I wanted to know.
If I want to go for the hybrid one, how long does it take to get it ? Thanks.
Hey Marcello, I hope I'm spelling your name right! Lol first of all this was the perfect video for me to watch before considering a rav4 hybrid! While the Rav4 XSE hybrid is pretty sexy, I am a student who is commuting heavily on the highway to MBA school and work and back home. I'm not looking for all the bells and whistles but just a base model hyrbid rav4 with all the safety features, power and overall low cost of ownership. I am actually considering a Rav4 LE hybrid over a Subaru Crosstrek - what do you think?
I also had a few questions about the Rav4 Le Hybrid:
1. Does the Hyrbid battery charge better when the rav4 hybrid is idling?
2. How do I avoid the situation where I can't start my rav4 hyrbid because of a dead hyrbid battery?
3. People complain about the artifical braking feel of the rav4 hyrbid - why is that? Are the brakes more responsive on a rav4 hyrbid?
4. Does a hyrbid rav4 take longer to warm up in the winter?
Sorry for all the text! But i really love your videos and appreciate your help man!
Cheers and stay safe man!
Hey! Would love to answer all your questions! Please send me email marcello@mapletoyota.com
Hamza so what did you figure out? I have the same question. Could you share your opinion / suggestions
If you have all those amazing horse powers in a hybrid model, then you why it can’t toll a boat as good as a cheapest gas model? Your logic looks contradictory.
Hi, I’m looking to purchase either the 2023 rav4 Limited hybrid(18m wait) or rav4 limited gas model (4m wait). Is there a huge difference between the 2 in terms of driving and power? We only do about 10km-15km a year. Worried about the high voltage cable corrosion here in Canada with our brutal winters. I currently have a 2022 NLINE Tucson gas and not very happy with the power train and gas mileage. TIA
The hybrid is a little bit faster than gas but it is heavier and gas is easier to handle.But hybrid is the most fuel efficient at low speed.
It’s amazing what we spend on cosmetics. It’s hard to find an LE hybrid.
very good info, but dragging presentation. thanks for the great info.
Bro i booked Rav 4 hybrid xle from your location. #Maple Toyota, hope i get it soon🤤
Does the RAV4 hybrid ride better being that it weighs more? Thanks.
How do you figure the hybrid has lower maintenance cost than the non hybrid when they both have the same gas engine. I only drive about 5k miles per year so I bought a gas front wheel drive XLE premium. Loved it!
Hahahahah it is funny how sales people make recommendations to customers when it is so obvious that they just are convincing you to get whatever gives them the largest bonus.
Not a chance. This isn’t shoe sales :)
Does the LE hybrid have key start and auto temp control?
Gas all the way, cheaper to maintain. Hybrid batteries and generators are gonna be the end of the road for a hybrid when it comes to replacing those items.
I went for the 2021 gas xle, I wanted the most reliable, least expensive maintenance. No CVT for me. Great engine and 8 spd trans. The engine quiets down with miles, at almost 4k miles, it's very quiet, trans shifts great. Almost 40mpg highway.
@@sptrader6316 CVT is extremely reliable, specifically for hybrids.
@@sptrader6316 Suggest you check out this channel. It will help both with your purchase and your concerns of hybrids.ruclips.net/user/TheCarCareNut
I have the silver color but I’ll pass on the black wheels.
You are the best 👏
It does have gears. It is not a "traditional" cvt with a belt/pulley set up. Look it up for clarification.
The hybrids by its nature consumes less gas. Mentioning the gas mileage for the 4WD is not fair since the 2WD is more economical. Your justification for this choice does not make any sense.
This dudes mileage calculations are so off from the rest of the world when it comes to these ravs. Everyone else says about 40 for hybrid and 30 for gas.
That's what I've been hearing! I heard him say 47 and I was like, whaa?
The calculation is actually correct; 40 miles per US gallon converts to 48.04 miles per Imperial gallon. People seem to forget that Marcello is based in Canada. Although the mileage here is usually given in litres per 100 km, many people convert the mileage to miles per imperial gallon.
Funny … I bought mine in November 2021 and both RAV4 LE AWD hybrids and regular were about the same price. 400 US dollars difference perhaps (MSRP).
Thanks for great content. Trying my luck with a question maybe yourself or a user can help with.
Need help. This would be my first and probably last new car.. I'm not sure I'll be able to afford another at my retirement. Almost 50 already...
Anyhow, here goes.
I drive 4, half mile trips every weekday and one, 30 mile trip every 2nd Saturday. I'm from Canada so, we're talking cold engine also.
If I'm looking to keep a new 2023 Rav4 LE, for at least 12 years, am I better off with a Hybrid for better, longer engine life?
Thank You
Hybrid yes. Check out my hybrid maintenance video from over a year ago
@@ToyotaWorld thank You so much for the prompt reply. If you had one in stock I would come buy it from you guys. If in Canada of course. 🙏
The “Car care nut” has a video on the Toyota hybrid system in which he doesn’t recommend hybrids for low mileage drivers. Something about the batteries not going thru needed charge/discharge cycles.
@@paulkuzia9236 yeah, thanks for the input. I've decided to go for regular gas model for now. Still waiting since I placed my order only 2-3 months ago. Hoping to get the Rav before Christmas 2023.
You say it isn’t fair to compare fwd to was?
That’s an idiotic statement on a video where cost is discussed.
The fact is AWD is meaningless to many people.
You should have included a base AWD in the comparison.
Le hybrid ❤️ rav4
Keep going.
Thank you Richard
8:04 the difference is $20260 or you just stuttered? You should put those numbers on the screen in the post-edit.
Dude there is nothing, and I repeat nothing “badass” about a Rav 4…its bought for an economical vehicle to get from A to B
Hi Mark..you forgot to compare the transmission in this video...Rav4 gas has 8 speed Automatic Transm VS Rav4 Hybrid has a ECVT transm.....Rav4 hybrid will give more initial torque because of 219 horpepower but the CVT transm on hybrid has no Gears which means the Ride feel is not very enjoyable...No feel of the gearshifts....i dont know why Toyota did not give a nice Automatic transmission on Hybrids...please advise...Thanks
The job of the transmission in the Toyota hybrid system is very different from a normal transmission, be it manual, automatic or CVT. They keep it calling it an eCVT ‘transmission’ but it is torque split and merge device where electric and ICE torque are optimally combined.
@@jaimelima2420 still a CVT if it does not have actual gears
That's easy but we're I'm at it's like a 10k difference in price so not that easy
May we know the address of your dealership?
88 auto Vaughan drive in maple
@@ToyotaWorld thanks
Your reading estimates not real world mpg. They are rarely the same.
Transmission on the hybrid (CVT) is a big concern or mine.
The eCVT is actually much simpler than an 8 transmission. There is no shifts and perhaps zero solenoids in it.
Not a big fan of hybrids from personal experience. The BMW X5 diesel is shockingly good !
hybrid ,better for Taxi alway run on the road......
The New ones are so ugly!😱
i should have seen it too late one week
Typical Salesman does not put up any actual numbers just a bunch of malarkey
The Hybrid and Gas RAV4’s have the same towing capacity. Tempted to stop watching but I’ll continue haha
No they don’t. They are different. Check double check specs. And thanks for watching :)
@@ToyotaWorld maybe in the states then. Here in Australia, the hybrid awd and 2.5l petrol awd have the same towing capacity of 1500kg (approx 3500 pounds). I double checked this with Toyota when placing the order as will be towing and wanted max capacity. When they showed me the specs being the same I chose the hybrid.
Cool. I’m in Canada. Hello in Australia. Thx for watching my friend.
@@ToyotaWorld great videos! Went and watched a few of them :) Just so strange how the specs change depending on the country. Mine is a Japan built model which might make a difference as I read that the US builds their own Rav’s. I know there’s a bunch of features getting added to our Aus 2022 model which were standard features on US models already. Hope all is well in Canada!
It's Ugly!!
It’s like pulling teeth
Hybrid is garbage.
Why? I suggest you check this channel for facts. hybrids.ruclips.net/user/TheCarCareNut
Garbage huh, well when gas is well over $3.00 per gallon in much of the country right now and I'm getting consistently over 45 mpg in my hybrid Rav4, your comment sounds rather uninformed, short sighted and stupid!!
Why do u say that?
Thank you!