What it’s like to own a Toyota Hybrid in 2025 | RAV4 Hybrid
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- Welcome back guys! Here’s an update video on my RAV4 Hybrid and what it’s been like to live with Toyotas hybrid system! 2026 RAV4’s are just around the corner. Do you think theyll have the same hybrid powertrain?
What are your thoughts? Comment 👇
In California we can pay between 5 and $6 at any time. And that price is going up. So the savings from having a hybrid are extremely substantial here. At least they are to me. Catch on the next one
It’s still $5-6?? Dang. Yeah in that case the cost savings would take place much sooner! 😅
You guys are even "greener" than we Canadians are. Here in the Toronto area we're paying around us$4 per gallon.
Yes, what's the cost of gas in another 3, 5, 10 years. Yikes! I don't want to know.
I’ve noticed the odd ‘space ship’ noises that seem to be unique to Toyota hybrid cars, and they seem to be more obnoxious than other makes, including Tesla. My uncle’s 2024 Model Y only makes noises when backing up, but the sound is barely audible from inside the car… maybe the double laminated glass makes a difference? I think that a possible next step for electrification might be an electric vehicle that can be used for local commutes, popping around town… if one has the luxury of two cars. Where we live, except for a rare road trip, an electric vehicle like a Tesla really makes sense as my uncle only has to rotate his tires, fill the washer fluid, for his maintenance (Tesla makes house calls) and he has an air compressor to top off his tires. Imagine never having to fill up at a gas station or to sit in a dealership twice a year for an oil and filter change or having not to haggle over a car purchase. My uncle’s electric bill went up by ten dollars a month but he drives maybe only 100 miles per week. Something to be said about being unconventional, I suppose.
@@ronkemperful It's very easy to disconnect that Toyota noise maker, it's next to the horn and can be disconnected. Oil changes are no big deal on a hybrid, I do my own and while the oil is draining...I rotate the tires and vacuum the interior..there is less maintenance on a hybrid then a regular gas car...plus no Tesla has a 650 mile range. I go 3 weeks without stopping for gas sometimes .
@@mikej238That spaceship noise is a safety feature to warn pedestrians. I don’t know why you would want to disconnect it.
@@rickmoriarty4956 😂 It's ridiculous. Even a Tesla doesn't make that much noise
@@mikej238good to know I would like to disconnect mine 👍
What turned me off a bit with the gas only model was the amount of engine and cabin noise. I wonder how the hybrid compares to that.
They are made light with no sound deadening
Still noisy.
I have a 2024 model.
@@winstondeocampo699 all Toyotas are like that. If you want quieter, get a Lexus
Cabin noise is about the same. We have had both.
That's why it's good to get a hybrid just out of a lease. The breakeven point is a lot less steep than buying new.
That’s a great suggestion!
There are other benefits apart from just the great fuel consumption, that make the hybrid a good choice.
Depends where you live ( gas prices) and what you paid for the car. I only paid 1800cdn more than the same non hybrid trim. That's 1200USD..at msrp
Very helpful review.
Thanks! I’m glad you found my video helpful!!
I’ve noticed the odd ‘space ship’ noises that seem to be unique to Toyota hybrid cars, and they seem to be more obnoxious than other makes, including Tesla. It is fun trying to keep the car in EV mode, I have driven my 1st generation Prius up to a mile without firing up the engine. But, it is a bit of a gimmick for there is no such thing as perpetual motion, all that power actually comes from the gas you put into the car. The beauty of a hybrid is that the start and stop of the engine is very efficient and contrary to what one might think, it actually saves the engine from wear and tear for it doesn’t have to run as much. Regarding the noise making of electric enhanced cars: My uncle’s 2024 Model Y only makes noises when backing up, but the sound is barely audible from inside the car… maybe the double laminated glass makes a difference?
I think that a possible next step for electrification is like to see you try might be an electric vehicle that can be used for local commutes, popping around town… if one has the luxury of two cars. Where we live, except for a rare road trip, an electric vehicle like a Tesla really makes sense as my uncle only has to rotate his tires, fill the washer fluid, for his usual maintenance (Tesla even makes house calls) and he has an air compressor to top off his tires. Imagine never having to fill up at a gas station or to sit in a dealership twice a year for an oil and filter change or at a traditional dealership having to haggle over a car purchase with add ons and extra warranty attempts. My uncle’s electric bill went up by ten dollars a month but he drives maybe only 100 miles per week. Something to be said about being unconventional, I suppose.
Since all RAV4's will be hybrid with the new model year we can hope that Toyota will lower the price for one.
In the near future, most Toyota car based vehicles will get a 1.5 liter engine hooked up to a battery. Depending on vehicle size, the vehicle will or won’t have a turbo. Supposed to start appearing in 2027 with redesigned Corolla.
Thanks for sharing this! 1.5 displacement is just to small IMO.
Looks like ur paying attention on Toyota’s future…yes the next Gen Hybrid will be 1.5 and 2.0 with turbo or non-turbo,Regular hybrid or Plug-in hybrid and its smaller engine,lighter,more efficient yet stronger…I’m waiting too…
Toyota should look at honda 1.6 before change to anything that small. The 2.4 is nice size and still gets same mileage has honda
Nice video, very informative. Thank you.
But one question remains...Maintenance? Locked into going to a Toyota dealership? and the cost?
Thanks for watching! I’m no mechanic but I like DIY type jobs. I think a lot of the maintenance items on this (filters and fluids) can fairly reasonably be DIY projects. But if you’re not comfortable or have the equipment to give it a try I don’t think a RAV4 will be astronomical for a dealer or independent shop to work on. Best of luck!!
I did a 1000 mile oil change on our new hybred. Easy peasy! Toyota pays a 10,000 mile and 20,000 mile oil change, and I'll change it in between at 5000 miles.
@@scottsellers9039 : Thanks for your reply. But what about required maintenance for the Battery?
@@champ315 What? Keep the cabin air filter clean and don't block it?
I like my Signia hybrid. I think I would get the hybrid rav4 for the extra power and less stops at the gas station. 90% of my driving is around town and I am averaging around 40mpg. I wonder if the extreme temperatures are going to make a substantial impact on mpgs.
I’m glad to hear that you’re still enjoying it! I 100% feel that! In the case of the RAV4 it’s wild that with 4 fewer gallons I’m still filling up about 50% less often haha. If you don’t mind keep me posted down the road on how your winter MPG fluctuates.
This thing is pretty sweet. 40mpg is awesome. I wish the new Land Cruiser got better mpg being a hybrid. Over 5000 miles I’ve averaged just under 22 mpg and that’s premium fuel only. It is fun to try to keep it in ev mode when I am creeping around parking lots or stop and go traffic but it can only go about 8-9mph without the engine turning on unless there is a hill or you already have momentum. I feel like it’s not enough ev power to really keep the engine off in stop and go unless you drive like one of the a holes who won’t close the 4 car length gap in front of them lol. Anyway sounds like they got the rav4 hybrid system right!
Yeah, it really is! 40mph around town is awesome haha. That’s even better than my 2023 Miata was. But your Land Cruiser sounds really sweet, I still haven’t even driven one yet! Thanks for sharing about its EV mode, I didn’t know those could only go a few miles per hour. Back when I had a supercharged FJ it also needed premium but it only got 14-16mpg haha.
Not to many people knows hibryd toyota s is the best for driving...very low maintance no alternator no starter no belts ...low maintance excellent village just basic maintance oil changes on time and coolant
What about required maintenance for the Battery?
I don’t think there’s much, just keep the rear seat vents clear and maybe change out a filter in there periodically.
I prefer the RAV4 Prime PHEV. 5.5 sec to 60 with better gas mileage, 600 mile range, and 2500 pounds towing capacity.
Those PHEVs are sweet, but very hard to find!
Better gas mileage when in EV mode. Worse gas mileage in hybrid mode. Plus hard to find and much more expensive. You really have to do the math to see of you would get your moneys worth.
Phev is crazy expensive too
Here in Canada we have a long wait list for phev, not to mention 16K price difference over hybrid and 19K over gas version!
Local dealer is still asking above msrp for a Prime.
Do you plan to buy the late 2025 early 2026 new generation RAV4, Sir.
That thought hasn’t crossed my mind as I don’t know much about it yet, but I guess anything’s possible haha.
What would consider a better upgrade for a Subaru Impreza daily driver between a 2025 RAV4 Hybrid LE or a Subaru Forrester Premium?
Personally if you drive through bad winters I would go Subaru, and if you don’t I would choose the RAV4. But that’s just my opinion. Definitely test drive both!!
I had a forester wilderness and loved it. Can’t describe it, other than it was just FUN to drive. Felt like great quality too. They are supposed to come out with a hybrid forester in late 2025.
40 vs 30...thats on the highway. In city its like 50 vs 25 or 28. I drive around Phoenix all day...I get 53 mpg everyday. I rarely get as low as 40 , I would have to be doing 75 mph on the highway
I get 63mpg on mine.
@johnmartin7158 I've done that too. Even with an average speed of 45 mph.
@@mikej238 Hi, I get ya, I’ve seen similar posts, and in all the comments, everyone upped the anti and added 10 on and the last person said they got 83 mpg. Im in Auckland.
@@johnmartin7158 well up yours too. I'm stating facts you Aussies are strange birds. Must be that roo piss you drink for beer.
@@mikej238 Auckland is in New Zealand?
What model did you bye?
Hybrid SE
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Thanks we are waiting on our XSE to come in. 10 more days.
In 10 years I’m think EV batteries will have a range of 1000 miles, and the prices will go down.
That would be awesome!
A lot of problems with those hybrid engines. A lot of problems.
Which problems are you thinking of?
Ya my parents have 185k miles on there hybrid with ZERO issues 🤷🏻♂️