8 Reasons Why You SHOULD NOT Buy Toyota RAV4!
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- 8 Reasons Why You SHOULD NOT Buy Toyota RAV4! Toyota RAV4 was the best-selling SUV in the industry in 2023 and looks like the same will happen in 2024. However, there are quite a few complications in 2024 Toyota RAV4.
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None…rest of them just like girl friends who stick around for a lil while then gone🤣
Mazda 2.5 turbo, German qualities with Japanese prices. 😅
2024 Landcruiser Sahara 155k AUD, OMG 😱
None
rav4 is the best
I consider not having a turbo as a plus. It’s still the best selling compact suv in spite of the negatives you point out. You’re trying to make the RAV4 something it wasn’t meant to be.
Exactly. would rather not have turbocharged.
Yeah. Only a child thinks they're a bigshot if they have a turbocharged engine.
100% agreed
I got mine without the turbo. I want my engine to last for a long time.
WTF???!? Having NO TURBO means less wear on the engine and longer engine life… gobsmacked!! I specifically asked the dealer - NO TURBO - and FORTUNATELY they DONT do turbo!! Imma go outside and hug my 2024 RAV4 that other folks are waiting 3 years to get now…
RAV4 is not made for luxury interior..its made for the best reliability, safety, best mpg, resale and long lasting with least maintenance..
Reliability is the reason I am now on my third Rav4 since 1997. This one is a 2016 hybrid. My last one, a 2010, was a V6. I have more power in my hybrid than I had on that one. I have never had a repair, except wreck damage. My only complaint is road noise. It has never been driven off road and never will be. It wasn’t built for that.
I want a smallSuv, im still on my 1997 TJ jeep, running perfectly, but he is tired
@@titoperez1327Go for RAV4 Hybrid XLE.
With Maintenance don't think that way, it will last a very long time if you look after it. Check out the car care nut on yt he is a toyota technician that is more worried about giving the consumer better info.
100%
Are you kidding me! A turbo charged engine wears out the engine! This is why I am avoiding the CRV
I wanted to buy a CRV in the next few months, but a friend of mine that owns a 2023 just came upon the gas in the oil problem. She is livid, and I can't say I blame her.
Well duh. That's like saying more power will burn more fuel. Isn't that obvious?
@@krane15More "power" will not wear out the engine.
That's why V8 engines last forever.
same here, I was looking at the CR-V but because it has a Turbo AND a CVT, I passed
NOTHING beats a Rav4 in quality and reliability. Best selling for a reason
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE TITLE SERIOUSLY! IT'S FALSE!
Proud owner of the 5th generation over here!! BEST SUV I HAVE EVER OWNED!
No turbo is a huge plus in my book!!!
In mine too.Reliability and longevity over performance for me.
full of nonsense..This guy comparing apples to oranges.
Oh no, it's not a sports car!
Oh no, it's not a heavy duty towing rig!
Oh no, it's not a hardcore off-roader!
Oh no, it's not a Rolls Royce!..
Exactly. It's a reliable, economical passenger vehicle with some basic off road capability. Just what many people want and need - Sheesh.
He is comparing apples to cinder blocks.
What a load of nonsense and whining!
Purchased a Rav4 Hybrid over a year ago, best vehicle I've ever owned.
I would but to expensive for our family.
there is no comparison between a RAV4 and a RAV4 hybrid/ prime. the transmission is completely different and far superior in every way
Turbo engine=a lot of repair costs
More power and more fun cost money.
No turbo is one of the reasons I’m a buyer … I keep my cars until they are worn out… another reason for no electric motor or battery expense in the future… which will also kill the resale value… who wants a battery problem?
SIR, YOU PREFER ALL GAS ENGINE? ME TOO, TELL ME YOUR REASONS PLEASE
Despite all these complains its still outselling any other car in North America.
Because its the average car
Well, Tech Triumph, you've lost your credibility with this video. You didn't prove why anyone should not buy a RAV4. Anyone who owns one is because ti is one of the best vehicles you can own for the money.
The Rav4 has plenty of get up and go, no one buys this to go off road or tow stuff, The suspension is great the steering wheel is great, price is super cheap and that why it's the highest selling Toyota
Super Cheap? BS!!
I sell Toyota's. The Rav4 Hybrids are amazing.
I purchased the 2024 Toyota Rav4 Prime Se and i'm loving it!!!
Last thing I want is a turbo engine. Guaranteed big bills at 100K miles. I need AWD for snow, rarely go off road and then only mild. Likewise towing. The hybrids are quieter than the ICE.
I own a Rav4 and while I don’t think it is perfect, I think your thrashing of the vehicle is uncalled for. People who purchase the vehicle know what they are getting. Toyota has a vehicle for every need. If you load up the “base” trim, it ceases to be the base trim and cost more. If you want off-road, buy a 4Runner, now what?
I own a 1990 Corolla it got 946,667.03 true miles I just keep the maintenance all the time on time gave it to my nephew she moved to Seattle and took the car with her and used to visit us here in Atlanta all the time
They won’t believe until they own one . Me i got an xle package and i got lucky to paid it off. Last Toyota I got I a 1990 Corolla and it hit 923,000.00 plus miles I gave to my nephew I think she still have it out there in Washington state .
Is this a joke? Talking about a Toyota vehicle without a frame that almost sits on the ground for off-roading is hilarious. Very good observation about the cheaper feel in the interior, maybe that's part of why the sticker price is half of a Toyota Sequoia. But yet if you compare to similar vehicles in it's class it will last twice as long and get 2-3 times the miles because, it doesn't have a turbo.
Ever hear of Range Rover? Its unibody.
Bad example.
@@krane15 It also is a piece of crap no matter how you look at it. What's your point?
As someone who just purchased a 2024 RAV4 LXE yesterday - I can say this is all BS. I won’t lie - I’m here to see if I missed something with my initial research (you know, before we signed on the dotted lines… or rather, highlighted marker ink). Made the move from a 2014 Honda CRV.
To debunk the horse doodie dropped here: turbocharged engines are shit: high maintenance, tend to blow out. Regarding towing: you can get a trim that can tow 3,000lbs - funny that conveniently wasn’t mentioned. There’s nothing wrong with the interior. I’ve been in a new Mazda and I HATE the interior. I prefer the simplicity of the RAV4. Interior is subjective at best. Price wise, the RAV4 beat the prices of Honda and Mazda when we were shopping. Road noise? This thing is so quiet it feels like something is wrong. It’s so quiet, I have to get used to picking up the subtle engine noise that I’m used to - to FEEL THE CAR. So talking about the steering wheel feel - that’s because the damn thing is quiet - and guess what - the pinky steering is what MAKES this. Compared to Mazda’s stiff-as-shit steering, the RAV4 doesn’t tell you to f- off with its power steering. You buy the cheapest RAV4 you get all the standard tech all the others force you to upgrade to mid-higher trims! As for stiff suspension - I wish the suspension was stiffer! So that is a negative - but it’s a negative for soft suspension. Now it’s not as soft as the CRV we replaced, thank God - but I’ll have to get used to it before I attempt bends at 70mph.
If you’re going to make cons about the RAV4 - talk about legit issues. Take for example the LED dashboard. They could have upped the resolution on these. They’re not bad, but you can see the pixels. You can see it’s a screen. They may have had a parts shortage somewhere - coz I’ve seen cars with high PPI resolution - years ago.
I’m new to my RAV4 - but the display and cruise control takes some getting used to. There are some annoying things like how your main display showing your cruise control settings will all-by-itself be replaced by redundant navigation when using CarPlay - and so now you’ve lost your focus. You shouldn’t even NEED to focus on the status of your cruise control settings - this should all be felt - but the buttons on the RAV4 are not designed good at all from a tactile perspective. On my CRV I can feel the buttons and know which one I’m pressing - no need to look. On Toyota’s the buttons are all flat - which is dumb.
If the point of this video was to make me feel GOOD about my purchase - well I guess you achieved that!
What do you want from a $29k AWD crossover that does 41-mpg & 7.2 sec 0-60?
The RAV4 Prime tops 50K!
We have two Toyotas in our family. One is a 2023 RAV4 Prime SE, the second is a 2010 FJ Cruiser 4x4 (with low-range transfer case, two types of differential locks). We can use each vehicle in different weather and road conditions. We love both of our Toyotas.
NO turbo charger is NOT a bad thing.... turbos are NOT that good and they cause engines to wear out MUCH faster- cause oil to burn and thicken to varnish- and other issues- including creating too much heat around certain sections of the engine comparment. A SUPERCHARGER would be MUCH better.. and NOT cause the above issues. Supercharger could be tuned to be a GENTLE boost across the entire pedal range and NOT create the heat, and other issues.. and the mpg wouldn't change more than a single mpg or so..
Turbos increase engine efficiency. You get more power for a smaller size. As for wearing out. Everything wears out, so that makes no sense.
No Turbo is a good thing better engine reliability. Agree about the off-road. Subaru is the standard for off-road in this class. Agree about the Cabin noise. I've been a fan of Toyota's for over 20 years. I love them because of the longevity but one area that needs major improvement is insulation! I've been wishing for this for over 20 years now.
My Rav4 is not the new and it is 14 years old, the new one is way better than most cars. Top seller for reason.
Fuel economy and reliability. Same with the Honda CRV.
@@krane15 No, not same. CRV doesn't even come close. Too many reasons to list.
Sounds like this channel is sponsored by competition.
As many said non turbo is a plus and main reason (beside non CVT transmission) I bought it. RAV4 has more HP than turbo CR-V just for the record. And other "reason" are pure nonsense so I won't even comment it.
You’re being very unfair to The RAV4. Toyota is a massive corporation with a vehicle for every need. Why do you expect The Rav4 to be a combination of everything the company manufactures? You’re very critical of the vehicle and yet the RAV4 is the best selling suv, therefore everyone disagrees with you.
I've had my 2019 Non-Turbocharged Non-Hybrid Rav4 Ltd for 5 YEARS and counting.
FYI, I come from a family of bigtime car enthusiasts.
We've had muscle cars, classic cars, turbocharged cars, supercharged cars, nitros-equipped cars, electric cars, and hybrid cars.
I understand the use-cases, pros, and cons of each engine configuration.
This particular rant video couldn't be further from the actual real-world truth!
So much misinformation in my opinion.
My Rav4 has been such a great vehicle since I bought it new in January of 2019.
If I wanted a speedy vehicle, there's obviously other vehicles better suited for that purpose. This is a Crossover SUV....nOt a sports car!
If I was hellbent on having such a plushy ride, I'd look into the Lexus lineup instead.
The Rav4 does what it was PRIMARILY designed for EXCELLENTLY!
NO REGRETS! 👌
I have a 2024 Hybrid XSE. I went with the XSE to get a little less body roll on turns. Most of these negatives in the video are very subjective... for example, towing capacity. I don't care about towing capacity and I'm sure most that buy the vehicle won't either. You want to tow stuff, buy a truck. I also don't think the turbo thing is really a negative at all. If you don't have a turbo, it's not going to go out. 😁 I will concede on the cheaper trim level seats/interior. I hate Toyota's (and pretty much every manufacturers') version of cloth seats these days. While I'm partial to leather, my 2005 Toyota Tundra SR5 has amazing cloth seats... not this weird scratchy material used these days. The seats are soft and even after almost 20 years, they don't look dirty or worn. I also disagree on the stiff suspension. Even with the sport-tuned suspension of the XSE, I don't feel like the suspension is rough. One that I totally agree on is the interior noise. The RAV4 is really quiet at lower speeds (around town) but on the interstate or under harder acceleration, you definitely notice the noise in the interior from wind and the engine. Toyota can definitely improve on this without hurting sales on the Lexus NX line... I'm not really sure why they haven't already done this given that the current model is now 5 years old. All in all, it's a great vehicle and I have not regrets on buying it. Just like any other car on the road, there are things that could be improved on, I just think most of the improvements mentioned in this video missed the mark.
The turbo 4 in the Tacoma, is not considered to be all that good. Noisy, vibration, and not expected to be all that durable. Most Rav4 buyers are getting just what they want, AWD, durable transportation with room for stuff, at a price that is easier to take, than say a true Off-road rig.
Toyota could build a peppier version, buy the price point would drive all the drift kids away. Rav4 wasn't built as a race car, or a performance off road vehicle.
And comparing it to a Cherokee? Why not compare it to a Bently or a Porche 911? Compare it to vehicles in its class, Crvs and similar like it.
But you can add your own turbo, you can change out the suspension, you can add sound deadener, but for all the other things, it is what it is.
You're not comparing equivalent vehicles. Of course the RAV4 is not going to off-road like a Jeep Wrangler. That's not what it's intended for. But these are different classes of vehicles.
The interior is similar to other vehicles in the class based on trim level. That's typical.
If you need more payload and cargo capacity, then this isn't even the class of vehicle to be looking in.
The Jeep Cherokee has a greater towing capacity, but scored worse on off-road capability in various tests, is notably less reliable, and has worse fuel economy. I suppose the way you frame this information is very important.
The reason I picked a Rav4 over a CRV was because it doesn’t have a turbo
Too much to go wrong
as looking for reviews about a Rav4, as Im considering on buying one, I came across this video, the tittle got my attention... This video actually convinced me on buying a new Rav4, as looking in the comments on how many ral Rav4 owners are defending theirs' drove me in to take my final decision.
Sorry for the sponsor of this video, Im buying a Rav4, thanks a lot
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Some interior photos are from former generation of that model
This is a robo-video made in a basement in India.
Really that's the dumbest thing anybody can say especially if they know anything about vehicles you don't want a four banger with a turbo you're pushing that little mortar way too hard and it's not going to last you might as well just go buy a Chevy if you wanted to buy junk not putting a turbo is the best thing they can do for that motor keep up with the oil changes and that mortar will last a long time Toyota knew what they were doing when they didn't put turbo good job for them
You are comparing rav4 to jeep Cherokee and jeep wrangler, I think it got to be four runners
I don't experience vague steering input. 3:55 I wouldn't say the older RAV4 is more robust. My older RAV4 (2008) had numerous leaky shock problems which needed replacing, swaybar link damage and needed the front suspension replaced. I've driven on gravel logging roads but didn't abuse the car. At least the current RAV4 has 1 inch more ground clearance. I also find the current version more quieter. Road noise is due to the type of tires and ground surface you're driving on. Engine noise doesn't bother me. It sounds like a sports car when you step on the gas pedal.
Yeah, I agree that the Honda's turbo engine might be peppier but I have no interest in its "junk" CVT transmission. The Toyota 8spd Auto is superior in every way. Also if you want better handling and a more comfortable ride in your Rav4, check those tire pressures. No need to overinflate them above what the door sticker recommends and they are ALWAYS overinflated from the factory.
totally agree with you…eff those CVT transmissions! I bought the XLE premium gas model in 22’ new and it came with 19” rims & low profile tires. I could feel every bump and pebble. Switched out those rims to 17” with beefier larger tires and it rides great! Sold my last car because the turbo was going at 100k and burning lots of oil. NO Thanks to turbos!
Not having a turbo is a benefit as far as reliability and maintenance costs.
Rav4 Prime does 0-60 in 5.7 seconds so it isn't slow for an SUV that drives over 40 miles electric only and then gets 40 MPG combined in hybrid mode.
Can't believe you would compare a Rav4 and a Cherokee for towing capacity. That is like comparing a Tacoma to a 3500HD diesel truck.
Bronco and Wrangler are different class than Rav4. They are also about double the price.
Rav4's all have the same all wheel drive. The TRD off road didn't get some special setup, it's the same.
Wow, a base Rav4 doesn't have many options? Weird....
It isn't a luxury SUV so it isn't going to be super quiet...
If you take it off of sweet jumps, it is probably a rough ride. They ride fine. Rav4 is the best selling vehicle besides an F150 truck. So I don't think they are hurting too bad from lost sales.
Rav4 is not a sports car. It doesn't have sports car steering.
All in all, pretty inaccurate video....
Like most Toyotas, the RAV4 gets good gas mileage for its class, and the company has a reputation for building reliable cars, often at the expense of being cutting edge, or turbocharged until recently. But, for the current RAV4, it seems like groups of designers and engineers on the RAV4 were not on the same page.
Some seem to have been designing a light off-road vehicle to compete with Subaru. If this were a capable off-road and towing vehicle, there would be few complaints about the spartan interior or the road noise. In fact, they might praise its simplicity and lack of fussiness, and it might even be considered relatively quiet or a small price to pay for its capability.
But the other group wanted it to be a commuting car, and focused on reliability, conservative design, on-road handing, and fuel economy. They could have given it an interior based the Camry's and done better. In the end, it is mostly adequate, but it doesn’t really excel at either approach.
Owned 2 Mercs and 1 Audi.After stumbling across Dave Ramsey my 4th car is a cheaper used 2018 RAV4 2.0 GX CVT because i want to build wealth for my kids.While the car is no wafting boat nor does it drip with athletism,its a solid thing that gets me from point A to B without any fuss and everyday too.
I just got the LE about a month ago used. Only things I hate about it is the wheels and no push button start. I traded in my 2016 hyduai sonate for it. Even though I am used to having to use key to start car, I just love the fact that if I touch the door it will unlock. I hate getting my keys out to unlock the car.
I own a RAV 4. Only thing I hate is the back seats don’t fold down flat. Hate that!!! Why!!!!!???????lol.
Why would I need turbocharge when my GR Sport has 302 bhp and can go from 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds?
I love my 2020 rav4 XLE… CHANGED all bulbs to LED, AND SPEAKERS TO JBL.
I love the look of these- and many say it's EXCELLENT.. but I saw one stuck in a 6 inch snow (wet/icy) once-- and went aROUND IT up hill-- in an all original 64 BEETLE... if it can't outdo a beetle in snow-- I don't want one. I've since heard many others trading theirs in for the same reason.. NOW_ I do NOT mean to disrespect the rAV 4-- it's a great vehicle-- maybe they had crappy tires on the ones I heard were stuck and the one I went around-- but not a chance I'm willing to take.. I wish I could trust it-- but I don't_ YET-- give it time.
Yeah, you can't reasonably come to a conclusion on what you saw there. That could easily be driver failure or insufficient tires.
@@cloudoftime YES you're correct- especially on the tires... but it's just underpowered and I don't like that. It also doesn't NEED 8 speeds- that effects it's use in offroad and otehr conditions. NOT saying it's a bad vehicle-- I just want BETTER.
Prone to rust, thin paint and road noise are top three reasons I won't choose rav4
Can you spell bullshit? Except stereo.
I have a basic AWD LE, and I can testify that this clip was financed by some Chrysler or ford.
Probably!
Got myself a 2023 XLE, and I love it 🎉
Much of what is mentioned here are my sentiments after a test drive. The seats are awful and the steering was indeed very underwhelming for feed back. I don't know how I could pay roughly 40,000 (starting rate in Canada) for something I would hate driving everyday.
All my life I wanted a Rav4 Hybrid. This year I finally bought a brand new 2023 and I love the hybrid mileage, the ground clearance and the 4 wheel drive. I was so in love that I totally ignored all the drastic design flaws. The roof is two inches too low. I am 5'10" with a tall torso and I bang my head every time I get in and out and what's even worse is the serious visibility flaws. When I look 30 degrees to the right the rear view mirror is directly in front of my face. If I want to look 30 degrees to the right I have to duck my head down to see underneath the rear view mirror. The center console is three inches too wide on both sides. It digs into my right knee making it painful to my knee cap to keep my foot on the accelerator pedal. I’m thinking about gluing on some padding to ease this problem. My wife also complains about leg discomfort on her side. The side pillars are so wide that I absolutely cannot see oncoming cars at intersections of less than ninety degrees. I feel like this is going to kill me one day. The headrest is so stupidly designed that I sometimes feel like it is forcing my head down. After paying $41K I feel like a fool for buying such a cheap plastic interior.
After four months of constantly banging my head, serious visibility problems, the most uncomfortable seating and the loudest road, wind and engine noise of any car I have ever owned I am now sorry that I ever bought a RAV4 at all. Plus I heard of a new class action law suit because the moon roof drains are short circuiting the air bags which it claims Toyota knew about but failed to fix which the customer must now pay to fix and there is other talk about a power cable corrosion that may cost up to $6K to fix. After four months of living with this car I'm now sorry I ever bought a RAV4.
Strange; I'm 6' and think that there is enough space for me behind the wheel of RAV4. But I'm only at 200 lbs, perhaps you are much heavier.
Why are you bearing all this nonsense? RAV4 anyways holds the best resale value so sell it and buy whatever you want. CRV or Forester might be comfortable for you.
@@Gopinathk17 because i am not rich and I am struggling with the 41K full loan price right now which is making me even more upset.
@@spol1622 heavy or not has nothing to do with a tall TORSO. Are you the guy who talks LOUDER to a blind person?
@@victorkrottner3818 okay, you don't need to sell it then, it's a nice reliable car and gives you maximum resale value when you want to sell it so just keep it and try to make some seat adjustments to make yourself comfortable. Adjust the seat down so your head won't hit the roof. Also, pull the seat little back so your legs feel comfortable.
I bought a RAV recently and I felt the same initially but I adjusted my seats and got used to it now, I'm also 5'10 and bit heavy but no such big issues for me. It's driving smooth, handling is good, good mpgs, I'm happy with my purchase.
Nice marketecture video. 👍👍👍
Not having a turbo is a downside? Really?
I've owned 2 turbo charged vehicles (91 MR2 Turbo and 87 RX-7 Twin Turbo). Most of the turbo problems are heat and oil related. You had to let the engine cool down before turning off, else the oil would burn off and crust up on the bearings. You had to use synthetic oil (more expensive back then) and change it every 2500 miles instead of 5000 miles. Many turbo engines require more expensive premium gas as well. You are also putting a lot of extra strain on a tiny 4 cylinder engine. Both cars were fun to drive, but for long term reliability, I would not buy one.
Please get rid of the film grain.
It’ll be stupid to put a turbo on this cars. It’s not designed for towing, off roading and exiting rides.
Everything mentioned is absolutely true... One thing not mentioned is the ability to steal the vehicle - it has a major flaw.. This is affecting insurance costs ... A steering lock bar is recommended - not great to have to do this in a modern vehicle..
Do not believe that it is free of wear and tear in the interior.. many reports of early wear..
I know, it's such a horrible car, that's why people want to steal it!!!
bro here comparing Rav 4 with Cherokee, Jeep and Bronco lol
In hot climes, also dusty ones, not having a turbo is a plus. The basic 2.0 NA engine is sufficient. The 2.5l is high on engine oil consumption. There are safari operators in South Africa 🇿🇦 that won't allow Jeep, as its notorious unreliability can lead to fatalities. If your car breaks down on the Skeleton Coast, add yours.
An engine with a turbo is a trash engine. It’s more problems than what it’s worth.
I want to buy one no matter what...people that I know are happy with the rav4 they are durable.
They're not durable, they're reliable. Big difference.
@@krane15Durabel, reliable, safe, lasting, trustworthy , solid , dependabel, but remember don't buy a Toyota Rav4 😂.
Idk what you mean with the steering thing. I’ve never driven a car older then 2001
Turbocharge is not good for the longevity of the engine. Do you want the engine to last?
Dude not all want turbo, just because it doesn’t have it is no reason to recommend not buying it.
Not having a turbo is the way to go for any regular vehicle. Want excitment get a sports car. Get the older non plug in hybrid. Just drive it often enough to keep the battery in good shape, want massive towing get a v8 pickup. It is not a mudder machine get an old jeep for that. I am not even a Toyota fan.
you can tow up to 3500 pounds with the adventure/trail model
He said that.
First buy a car for your needs. I have a 2020 RAV4 Hybrid XLE and I ❤❤❤❤ it! I did not buy to tow, only carry my e bike and save gas. 5.4 l /100km with my summer tires. My next car will be ....another RAV4!!
Toyota hater that's what it is
8 reasons? Then why is it one of the best selling if not the best selling SUV for many years? Can’t beat reliability and quality.
No turbo charge is plus because turbo is much more sensitive and requires more maintenance. It also is much mot costly when it goes out and needs to be replaced.
Seats are definitely not comfortable!
What's better? Making one trip to the grocery store or making two trips to the grocery store to get the same amount of groceries? The 2.4 L engine makes one trip while the 1.5 L turbo makes two trips. 2.4 L engine means less stepping on the accelerator which means more comfort for you as a driver.
The point of the RAV4 is a reliable, capable DEPENDABLE crossover that delivers. A lot of the criticisms are valid here (except the turbo), but it’s for people who don’t care about steering input or an exciting cabin. It does however do what a good butler does, attending to your needs in a low key way that pays off by being a quality of life enhancer.
My rav4 limited is my most favorite car I've ever owned, and ive owned a lot of cars. It is a bit under powered, though, i can't deny that, but I get everywhere I need to in a comfortable ride with heated leather seats.
Thank you!
So apparently there are two options in the small suv market.
You either live a short excited life with a Bronco Sport or a Long dull and boring life with a Rav4
This review is off. I recently test drove a Rav 4 and I will be purchasing one soon. Beware of videos that would compare a ford bronco to any Toyota. There is no comparison. The bronco is sporty, but no in the same class when it comes to reliability and safety.
Turbo charged engines don't last as long. Lot of wear and tear.
I have a 2023 RAV4 hybrid for over a year now l bought it brand new and l must say l love the car !!! I had a BMW 5 series with turbo and also a turbo expenses 😢l went for oil change and the guy brought a “ preventative maintenance “ recommended repairs $6000 no check engine light or nothing wrong with the vehicle !!!Again BMW stealerships are known for this …. Everything made of plastic …plastic water pump ect
This is family midsize SUV and it has 219 HP which is not bad at all - the gasoline base model has a less .
If you want a fancy model buy a Lexus a Toyota with the tie ….
If you want turbo buy a turbo that comes with higher gas usage and more repairs ….
This is great for smaller families, decent trunk space excellent reliability and decent fuel economy.
I would only agree that cabin noise reduction would been nice but l can live with that ….
Why on earth would you need a turbo, it's not a sports car. The AWD is just fine,
the Rav4 was never designed to be an off road vehicle. All reviewers have to talk
about the infotainment system, in fact reviewers complain about the same things.
The biggest mistake Toyota made was not having center differential lock come standard. If an older RAV model had AWD it could be turned into a high-range 4-wheel drive at the push of a button. Since 2019 only the TRD and Adventure trims offer that feature. It's a terrible omission that has me doubting if I want one.
Wants a turbo, complains about engine noise. Interesting…..
Literally everything he called a "con" is a pro for me, aside from noise and price.
But these are cheap as hell compared to other options.
I love ❤the rav 4 🎉i had the 2012, 2015,2018 , 2021 and now the 2024 excellent car 🚗
Only negative is it didn’t do 0-60 in 2 seconds
Funny enough... I don't find any of these negatives as actual negatives.
The turbo is why we decided to go with a rav 4 non hybrid model. We intend to keep ours until it rots
If you need towing capacity - get the adventure or TRD versions - they can tow 3500 pounds. If you need to tow more, why are you even looking at compact suvs? Also, if you want more fun - buy Mazda cx-5… but be prepared for a huge cost in fuel economy. And finally - take that turbo charger and shove it where the sun don’t shine. I’ll take reliability and longevity instead, thank you!
Looking for driving excitement in an SUV kind of silly.
Definitely the worst thing about the RAV4 is the interior design and quality of materials. Plastics are in every vehicle, but in the RAV4 it’s a very cheap/thin plastic that is used. Toyota knows people will buy it anyway just because of the name.
It's built the way it is for dependability. That's why it is the best. Not built for racing or off the road. They sale other vehicles for those purchases. I personally don't want a turbo. Extra features are something else to tare up. Simpler the car the better.
If I wanted to go fast I’d buy a sports car and if I wanted better off-road ability I’d get a 4Runner 🙄 it is what it is lol
no Turbo?
That’s not a downside for me - I keep cars… for lang., in fact.. I hardly ever sell.., when I’m done with a car - I give it to a good cause.
I digress.
My cars last a decade or more - because naturally aspirated… slower - and lasts forever.
Keep your turbo
No turbo is why I would buy one this guy may be getting paid by an rival , just a guess. The Rav 4 is for what you pay a dang good vehicle.
With turbo driven lightly you may get 200k miles without a turbo driven lightly you can get 500k miles.
And a well equipped model (prime) can push 60k not high 30's
This guy wants a Top model Range Rover with a 700 H.P. engine that gets 40MPG for 22k and an interior of an Bentley or at least it appears so.
No turbo is a plus and will not purchase a vehicle with a turbo engIne. I wanted a Highlander, but has a turbo now, will be a no go for me and I Iove Toyota.
I tried to ignore this guys comments, but can't. I have to think he has no idea who the target market for a Rav4 is, which is not Lexus owners. I could argue each of his points, but I don't want to take up that much of my time on this. I'll end with this: my wife and I have a2021 Rav4 and love it
I do not agree I think it is a great all around vehicle in my opinion; however, I do agree the price of all vehicles today are ridiculous!
Yes! Needs more comfortable seats!
Very poor gas economy with my 2016 Rav4 LX. 27 mpg on road and 24 mpg in town. That stinks so I sold it. Replaced it with a Ford Maverick which gets 32 mpg on highway and 40+ in town.
Personally, I prefer the Mazda CX-5 GT with the non-turbo 2.5L for driving pleasure, interior finish, looks and reliability. On the other hand, it must be admitted that the Toyota Rave4 is a compact SUV with a superior reliability index.
#1 Positive NO TURBO LOL!!! #2 Positive no Hybrid!! Want To tow buy a Truck! Go tow alot with others and buy a trans soon lol. I'm still listening! Cargo for it's class 2nd to CRV LMAO Buy a land Cruiser? Got 40 K more jack? On Road performance? lol buy a Mustang and an extended warranty! lol I'm done what a joke jack!