I have a RAV4 2024 XSE with tech package. I absolutely love it. In Quebec where I reside it’s mandatory to have winter tires and believe me m, it makes a huge difference. Great video
You said it right, the tires are so important. In these conditions I always recommend winter tires. If someone slides through an intersection you have much better steering and braking with a winter tir, and that can make the difference in hitting them or avoided an accident. The all season tires can look to be okay when driving in a controlled manner as you showed but when traffic is around you there are a lot of idiots and they do stupid things. This is where the difference will be enormous. You will also see a bigger difference on steeper hills that you see in Camas, Washougal, and parts of Portland. My daughter has a Rav4 Hybrid with the all season tires like yours and the difference in her Rav4 and mine with winter tires, Bridgestone Blizzacks, is very noticeable. I live east of you where the hills are much steeper than what you showed and I always prefer to have a best possible tool for the job. In this case, a winter tire. 😉
Just the comment I was looking for. I plan on getting a RAV4 soon (this why I ended up here). I drive for multiple delivery companies and was wondering about hilly areas (I'm in Kentucky and all the backroads are hilly and curvy). A lot of people suggest against getting snow tires but a couple of days or so driving in snow and ice would pay for them so what's the down side? Lol. We don't get much but I always feel like I'm missing out on a lot of money not driving during days like that being that so many people don't have the ability to drive those days.
@@Sos4R4y They make such a huge difference in braking and steering. Your ability to go up steep hills will obviously be better too. And the cost of one small accident will cost much more than a set of winter tires and wheels. Just watch some winter tire test comparisons to an all-season tire on YT and you will understand the difference. Why people take chances on the only thing that is contacting the road is beyond me.
Thank you so much for the video. I just bought a 2024 Rav4 XLE Premium with AWD (gas), and was wondering for well it would do in the weather. I used to live in Troutdale and I know how nasty it can get in your part of the country when it freezing rains. Thanks again.
I cannot believe the Tacoma moved like that. I guess you need legit blocks. We just had a significant (for our area) snow fall in my area. My wife's 2013 FWD Camry and my 2014 FWD Camry handled it with no issue (for unavoidable slow driving). We have new (within the last year) all season tires that definitely helped. But I was impressed with the FWD only. There is such a small amount of conditions that would require AWD. So we stick with FWD. Love your videos of the 2023 Rav4. Keep them coming.
That RAV4 did great on those glare ice roads considering the marginal tires you had. I don’t go out in the winter without Michelin X- ICE tires. They’re amazing!
Man, that ice storm was not fun! At all...! Glad to see another PNW'er with a RAV running in this weather! I'm currently in the build phase with my RAV. So far I'm loving it! Great vid!
i am super impressed at the awd capability of the car! I always think you need some kind of super handling awd or quattro to tackle stuff like this with all season tires.
Next time you have ice storm like that, when its over, try throwing some sand on top of the ice surface very close in front of the wheels(or behind, depending on how you parked it) and my guess is that ice is not gonna be a problem anymore.
Glad that awd system is decent. I recently found out that the lower rav 4 models have an inferior awd system compared to the higher models. Torque control vs torque vectoring
No the lower rav4 don’t have inferior awd. the hybrid awd is inferior due to its not connected to the engine or transmission. The standard awd is connected to the engine and transmission.
hi, I have exactly the same car, a silver Toyota Rav4 LE 2023, only Canadian assembly. I have heated front seats and body color silver mirrors. I have one question for you. What kind of roof rack do you want to install? It is no longer possible to install from RAV4.
For grip on wet ice like that you need studded tires. Second best would be ultra-soft rubber tires like the Bridgestone Blizzak tires. After that, regular winter tires like the Michelin X-ice Snow is not as good, but still better than the stock all-seasons that come with the RAV4.
Having good tires on vehicle helps also on the driving conditions to go along with brakes, abs and AWD systems. If you have cheap Chinese tires … doesn’t matter what type (All seasons, snow etc) you wouldn’t make it through any of this 😂🤣
You don't need awd for those roads, look at the other cars around you that don't have it. The sand does all the work. If you had hard ice a 4 wheel drive wouldn't work.
U are driving way too fast on pure ice. What if a kid runs out in front of you. U will not be able to stop in time. You are thinking that the anti slip can help u if the car gets into a full slide down hill. Nothing stops a car on pure ice. Watch what the hell you are doing!
Yakfish, you're a brave man!😂 The '23 Rav4 is impressive!
I just bought a Rav4 xle awd 2024. I bought it because I watched your video. Pick it up in a few weeks.
How is it so far?
I have a RAV4 2024 XSE with tech package. I absolutely love it. In Quebec where I reside it’s mandatory to have winter tires and believe me m, it makes a huge difference. Great video
Wow this has to be the best video on youtube for seeing how these cars work in bad conditions! Side note, there’s a nice square body at 8:33!
You said it right, the tires are so important. In these conditions I always recommend winter tires. If someone slides through an intersection you have much better steering and braking with a winter tir, and that can make the difference in hitting them or avoided an accident. The all season tires can look to be okay when driving in a controlled manner as you showed but when traffic is around you there are a lot of idiots and they do stupid things. This is where the difference will be enormous. You will also see a bigger difference on steeper hills that you see in Camas, Washougal, and parts of Portland. My daughter has a Rav4 Hybrid with the all season tires like yours and the difference in her Rav4 and mine with winter tires, Bridgestone Blizzacks, is very noticeable. I live east of you where the hills are much steeper than what you showed and I always prefer to have a best possible tool for the job. In this case, a winter tire. 😉
Just the comment I was looking for. I plan on getting a RAV4 soon (this why I ended up here). I drive for multiple delivery companies and was wondering about hilly areas (I'm in Kentucky and all the backroads are hilly and curvy). A lot of people suggest against getting snow tires but a couple of days or so driving in snow and ice would pay for them so what's the down side? Lol. We don't get much but I always feel like I'm missing out on a lot of money not driving during days like that being that so many people don't have the ability to drive those days.
@@Sos4R4y They make such a huge difference in braking and steering. Your ability to go up steep hills will obviously be better too. And the cost of one small accident will cost much more than a set of winter tires and wheels. Just watch some winter tire test comparisons to an all-season tire on YT and you will understand the difference. Why people take chances on the only thing that is contacting the road is beyond me.
We had ice down here too. Power went out just about everywhere. Glad its over!!!!
Very impressive. We recently purchased a 2024 RAV4 XLE AWD hybrid and have been quite satisfied. After seeing this video, I'm VERY pleased. Thank you!
Hybrid should be even better than gas trim.
Thank you so much for the video. I just bought a 2024 Rav4 XLE Premium with AWD (gas), and was wondering for well it would do in the weather. I used to live in Troutdale and I know how nasty it can get in your part of the country when it freezing rains. Thanks again.
I purchased 2022 Toyota RAV4 LE AWD a year ago and I loved it. Reliable that what I'm looking for and this car has it.
I cannot believe the Tacoma moved like that. I guess you need legit blocks. We just had a significant (for our area) snow fall in my area. My wife's 2013 FWD Camry and my 2014 FWD Camry handled it with no issue (for unavoidable slow driving). We have new (within the last year) all season tires that definitely helped. But I was impressed with the FWD only. There is such a small amount of conditions that would require AWD. So we stick with FWD. Love your videos of the 2023 Rav4. Keep them coming.
GREAT REVIEW. Your the only one doing videos on the LE AWD. 👍
That RAV4 did great on those glare ice roads considering the marginal tires you had. I don’t go out in the winter without Michelin X- ICE tires. They’re amazing!
I've used the X-Ice tires too and they do perform very well.
Nice video. Thinking of purchasing a Rav 4. Seems like it did great!
Man, that ice storm was not fun! At all...! Glad to see another PNW'er with a RAV running in this weather! I'm currently in the build phase with my RAV. So far I'm loving it! Great vid!
Great video demonstrating how safe the Rav 4 drives in dangerous conditions.
Stay safe driving out there yal.
I love my RAV4😎👍
Good video👍👍
i am super impressed at the awd capability of the car! I always think you need some kind of super handling awd or quattro to tackle stuff like this with all season tires.
Impressive!!
Those are good tires!!
Next time you have ice storm like that, when its over, try throwing some sand on top of the ice surface very close in front of the wheels(or behind, depending on how you parked it) and my guess is that ice is not gonna be a problem anymore.
Glad that awd system is decent. I recently found out that the lower rav 4 models have an inferior awd system compared to the higher models. Torque control vs torque vectoring
No the lower rav4 don’t have inferior awd. the hybrid awd is inferior due to its not connected to the engine or transmission. The standard awd is connected to the engine and transmission.
@@fallguy4209is the standard AWD system good in winter weather?
hi, I have exactly the same car, a silver Toyota Rav4 LE 2023, only Canadian assembly. I have heated front seats and body color silver mirrors. I have one question for you. What kind of roof rack do you want to install? It is no longer possible to install from RAV4.
He is a brave man
Nice driving! Better than most people!
Love wintry weather and nothing in Atlanta this year but 2 weeks cold
The AWD works from a stop by default as well, slip or not
Stay safe❄️🚗 I have the same vehicle in FWD.
Rav”s are amazing!
Nice ride
Great test thanks
Good performance. What is the city you live in?
nice video
@Yakfish, Nice phone holder! got a link to buy it? :)
lol, I got it for free, from my right hand 🤣
@@Yakfish-Taco haha, nice one. I meant the aluminium one in your vent next to the steering wheel
Are you going to get wheels for the RAV?
For grip on wet ice like that you need studded tires. Second best would be ultra-soft rubber tires like the Bridgestone Blizzak tires. After that, regular winter tires like the Michelin X-ice Snow is not as good, but still better than the stock all-seasons that come with the RAV4.
I have a Forester. I wonder how it would handle in icy condition.
I had a 2017 Forester, and it handles like a dream in this condition as well.
Thanks for a great video. I am getting more confident in buying a RAV4 based on your input. Toyota should pay you.😂
WHY does the ABS make such a loud grinding-like sound when it is working?
That’s the motor and brakes pulsating faster than any human could hit pump the brakes
@@fallguy4209 That grinding noise just sounds like something is going wrong in your car….even though it’s not.
What state are you in? Guessing Washington
Yes
Yakfish needs Yaktrax😁
All wheel drive is amazing. You would have been stuck with front drive even with the best winter tires.
RAV4 is a good Suv
For your car that slid, did you have your parking brake on?
Absolutely
which state in us?
Washington
can i hav it? how bout the venza would it b the same?
Different awd system. The gas is superior awd system. The hybrid used electric motor 54hp in rear- which is weaker than mechanical awd gas model.
Spay pam or oil around the rubber on the door than it wont stick
你忠实的粉丝来了
Did you do all of this in normal mode or did u choose snow /ice mode option? Good video
All normal mode
Why would Anyone even Attempt?
Some like to live on the edge. Staying home is boring.
Having good tires on vehicle helps also on the driving conditions to go along with brakes, abs and AWD systems.
If you have cheap Chinese tires … doesn’t matter what type (All seasons, snow etc) you wouldn’t make it through any of this 😂🤣
Meanwhile theres a firetruck doing 360 spins in someone's neighbourhood
Ive seen a car that from other state that has snow. Car got so much rush in it. Not like in california no rush.
Taking a chance. Be careful by hit black ice you’ll lose control buddy.
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You don't need awd for those roads, look at the other cars around you that don't have it. The sand does all the work. If you had hard ice a 4 wheel drive wouldn't work.
What is your ethnicity? Mien, hmong, Lao? Chinese-Cantonese.
No way you Viet though.
Crazy weather over there.
Hello from Peru! I like you accent it seems you living in USA but where you were born? Your ethnicity is? So curious 👀 thank you ^_^
Stay home, dude!
damn I have a 23 taco and a 24 rav4
snow tires save the day. 4wd is an performance equipment, not safety. 4WD does not make a car stop in shorter distance.
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понравилось.правильно говориш.
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Do you notice any difference (perhaps improvement) when you turn on the Snow mode in these conditions?
Don’t speed
U are driving way too fast on pure ice. What if a kid runs out in front of you. U will not be able to stop in time. You are thinking that the anti slip can help u if the car gets into a full slide down hill. Nothing stops a car on pure ice. Watch what the hell you are doing!