Just bought the 2023 RAV4 XLE and your tutorials are super helpful! Especially since there are so many settings and options, it can be a tad overwhelming, but you make it easy.
The biggest positive for 2023 RAV4 is multimedia display, multi-information display & apple car play I have cancelled 2022 RAV4 just before 1 week of its delivery on hearing about infotainment update, I feel worth of waiting now😊
It's also on the Q4 RAV4. I ordered the RAV4 Prime with new infotainment system. But also the digital cluster. This reviewed RAV4 has not the digital cluster i see.
@@johnhuynh9445 I ordered the 2022 RAV4 Prime in 4th Q of this year and mine got the new infotainment system and digital cluster. Wondering why this 2023 reviewed version only has the new infotainment system and not the digital cluster.
@@Bagel_Biscuit It replaces a 2015 Honda CR-V, so we are used to a CVT and it's working fine. The hybrid regen helps a lot in traffic, don't have to brake all the time to slow down. Accelerations are decent, great response time.
I thoroughly enjoyed your review, Jeff. Especially the little song & dance demos 😄 I love this 2023 Rav4 and I especially love the blue colour and trims. 👍👍 I'm sold!
I adore Jeff he enjoys his job and is very informative thank you for teaching me how to operate my rav 4 I just purchased and did not want to read the manual 😊😊😊
Yesssss!!!!! Ill remained subscribed to your channel as the excitement for me builds up over the years because after I pay off my tesla I’m getting a redesigned camry or rav4 about 2030 so these videos add a lot for me so im going Toyota hybrid all the way 1000% thanks a lot for your videos i truly watch most of your content you rock!!! Happy Holidays and btw this one is absolutely gorgeous lucky future owners of this color and trim so nice!!! 😊
Love the style and personality you put into your videos. Makes them very enjoyable to watch. Especially since you're genuine. You're like the Casey Neistat of car reviews.
If you get the XSE with advanced technology package, you get the heated steering wheel, 12.3” fully digital dash, parking sensors and lots of other extras
The way that I understand the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 as you have explained it, and I watched that part several times, that would have saved my wife from a serious car accident that she had in year 2000 where she was hit hard by the oncoming vehicle when she was turning left and that guy was going through the light late.
It has apple car play and android auto. You can use the "maps" apps of your phone as your navigation. It may have cloud based navigation built in that infotainment system, but it is probably subscription based like SiriusXM.
I hope to be getting this one this coming week. I am really excited about this XSE Hybrid. thanks for the awesome video, Sir. I will be getting the pearl white! :)
Another amazing banger from jeff and also love the screen cant we to see a digital drivers display I also did not hear the back up noise that are on hybrids did they remove that? It also looks like the trunk opens taller. Does the 2023 rav 4 LE have the new headlights
Can you make a video about toyoguard? It’s my understanding this was once optional but now with pandemic shortages it’s a forced option on all Toyotas if you are in one of a few states.
Is the high voltage MGR connector on the underside changed/fixed at all yet or still the same as the 2022s? Is it covered under the hybrid warranty yet? I don't want any part of one of these until the cablegate mess is resolved.
@@sixstab2967 it is the same connector however Toyota USA sent a message to dealers and it's now covered for 8 years 100,000 miles for the corrosion issues. So they didnt fix it but is covered now.
Hi Mike! Every dealer in the country has the ability to sell each individual vehicle for whatever they think people will buy it for. So I guess some dealers wouldn’t mark this up and many would, at least as it is now
Hey Jeff, Isn't the ground clearance 8.6 not 8.1?. I've seen all over online that it's 8.6. It's important to state the correct information as gc is an extremely important factor when it comes to suvs.
I just picked up my 2023 XSE, and I do, indeed, have the kick activation to open the rear lift gate. The video says that is not offered. I have a higher package, so my dash looks and functions differently.
That car is almost identical to my Calvary blue 2023 xse hybrid. I noticed it is missing my heated steering wheel. If you look carefully at all the black paint, with the exception of the wheels, you'll notice a blue metal flake inside the black paint. I also noticed that the rear electric motor works when you first accelerate leaving a light giving you all wheel traction in eco mode. My real life fuel economy is between 43.5 and 44.3 miles to the gallon (same as my 2022 Rav4 xle hybrid). Both the front and rear electric motors are used for regenerative braking.
I feel you man. I waited long enough for my 2022 Rav4 Hybrid and then finally gave up waiting and got a Mazda CX-5 instead. Love it so far but definitely miss the extra torque from the hybrid engine :(
The front edge of the hood of the bonnet not flushing in with the top of the front grill in Toyotas is a design failure in my mind and have been so for many years. The hood ending before it meets the grill and leaving that conspicuous break line across the front needs to be improved. Dunno who's design idea that has been but it always gets me. Not just Toyotas, some other brands have that feathure, too.
Why doesn't Toyota add a joystick in the center (next to the gear shifter) to control that infortainment screen (like Lexus & BMW)? Makes it easier and safer to use while driving.
I believe the XSE and Limited with the Premium Tech Package are the only ones with the full digital cluster. This one is the base XSE so it doesn’t include it.
So if you want a height adjustable power passenger seat, you have to get the limited? But you can't even get that feature as an option in the XSE? What if you like the XSE looks better, but still want the power passenger seat? Dumb corporate decisions as usual.
Hey Jeff, luv ur reviews...can you please explain safety sense 2.5 braking functionality in detail. if it includes auto braking like Honda CRV and other competitors..I know it has audio alert and braking on left turns...but would it stop automatically if required, going straight approaching a pedestrian or other obstacles and between what speeds? Thank you n God bless....from Canada
Nice video nice car toyota all the way i owned a venza hybrid limited 2022 love it good on gas thanks for your video take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Do these still shut off when you open the door after remote starting them? I am looking to buy a new car and Toyota is off my list for; 1. Much More NVH than the competition, and 2. Remote start is a hassle. I would love to buy one for the reliability, but refuse to until both those things are fixed.
@ToyotaJeff Reviews there are many videos on youtube with RAV4 LE that has the new style lights like on XLE. Is this a change for 2023 models, because the 2022 LE has reflector type lights?
How much is that with tax and everything? Do you have mark up? A friend of mine is ready to buy but she was quoted full options for 49K MSRP here in los angeles. We are looking for the best deal
And they should have put the hybrid emblem back on the sides. Looks good. Plus if you order the blackout emblem kits they still send you 2 extra hybrid emblems
Totally agree.........the ones built here in the States are more prone to issues! Canada is a bit better than the ones built here in Kentucky....nothing is better made than coming from Japan!
It’s ridiculously long long wait to get a RAV4 Hybrid, specially for sporty trim. So I’m in dilemma what to get for myself SE or XSE ❓❓❓🤔🤔🤔knowing XSE costs couple of grands💲more 💵…. But I wonder what opinions others have and which one to pick❓🚙🚘
Jeff is the best Toyota reviewer on UA-cam by far. Your videos are fun, informative and entertaining. Since this your day job, don't quit it.
Just bought the 2023 RAV4 XLE and your tutorials are super helpful! Especially since there are so many settings and options, it can be a tad overwhelming, but you make it easy.
looking to buy one! can you tell me please is it noisy inside wile driving?
The biggest positive for 2023 RAV4 is multimedia display, multi-information display & apple car play
I have cancelled 2022 RAV4 just before 1 week of its delivery on hearing about infotainment update, I feel worth of waiting now😊
0:48 that’s probably the main reason I was waiting for the ‘23 model, it looks so much better with bigger update screens
It's also on the Q4 RAV4. I ordered the RAV4 Prime with new infotainment system. But also the digital cluster. This reviewed RAV4 has not the digital cluster i see.
@@FuryanZ yes that’s what i notice too, but it’ll look even better with both screens
What's Q4 rav4? I also thought the 23 xse would have a digital cluster.
Does it depend on the trim?
I know I saw some 23 rav4 with the digital cluster
@@johnhuynh9445 I ordered the 2022 RAV4 Prime in 4th Q of this year and mine got the new infotainment system and digital cluster. Wondering why this 2023 reviewed version only has the new infotainment system and not the digital cluster.
@@FuryanZ I'm wondering the same thing.
We really like our 2022 Rav4 Hybrid Limited. So far we are averaging 41.7mpg at the pump over 11,000 miles.
Congratulations 👌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!! I bought Rav4 Hybrid Limited too, 2 weeks ago.😀
How is the CVT transmission?
@@Bagel_Biscuit It replaces a 2015 Honda CR-V, so we are used to a CVT and it's working fine. The hybrid regen helps a lot in traffic, don't have to brake all the time to slow down. Accelerations are decent, great response time.
Yesss I was waiting for this review !! 😆
Oh cool! Glad I could deliver the goods :)
I thoroughly enjoyed your review, Jeff. Especially the little song & dance demos 😄 I love this 2023 Rav4 and I especially love the blue colour and trims. 👍👍
I'm sold!
That’s so awesome thanks!
I adore Jeff he enjoys his job and is very informative thank you for teaching me how to operate my rav 4 I just purchased and did not want to read the manual 😊😊😊
Toyota Jeff is the goat
Yesssss!!!!! Ill remained subscribed to your channel as the excitement for me builds up over the years because after I pay off my tesla I’m getting a redesigned camry or rav4 about 2030 so these videos add a lot for me so im going Toyota hybrid all the way 1000% thanks a lot for your videos i truly watch most of your content you rock!!! Happy Holidays and btw this one is absolutely gorgeous lucky future owners of this color and trim so nice!!! 😊
Happy Holidaysssss
Jeff i just wanted to say keep up the reviews love your sense of humor!
Got the 22 xse 6 months ago but I really wish I would of waited for this new infotainment system 😅 either way though I still LOVE my RAV4
Props for watching Stargirl! That’s honestly what popped into my head when you first mentioned the shade.
For 50k and no ambient lighting is criminal
Doesn’t the 2023 have ambient lighting?
@@Kylexy950 the XSE do have ambient. My 2022 does.
Yea non of these SUV's are worth 50k wait for the hype to be over LOL
@@droneworks6340 I agree. I paid $37k out the door for my new 2022 XSE.
Which rav does have the ambient lighting?
I want to see what the different Rav4 hybrid xse non technology packages and Rav4 hybrid xse with Technology Package?
Can i add the new multi media infotainment system to my 2022 limited edition? 😃
Does it have heated steering wheel?
Love the style and personality you put into your videos. Makes them very enjoyable to watch. Especially since you're genuine. You're like the Casey Neistat of car reviews.
Do you know if they fix the cablegate ( high voltage cable) problem from previous years
It’s done for 2023 ✅
If you get the XSE with advanced technology package, you get the heated steering wheel, 12.3” fully digital dash, parking sensors and lots of other extras
Can you do comparison of the 2023 XSE and the XLE? Please and thank you
Yes I can once I have them together at same time! Great idea
Mate ! u r doing good !!!
Another great review, Jeff!
Thanks Mr Claus!!!
Great review! Would I be able to upgrade my 22' rav4 hybrid to the new infotainment system at the Toyota dealership?
Thanks! No I don’t believe that’s possible sorry
@ToyotaJeff Reviews ok thanks! 😔
Yay I’ve been waiting for this video! Thank. You really are the best.
Awesome glad I could do it then
The way that I understand the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 as you have explained it, and I watched that part several times, that would have saved my wife from a serious car accident that she had in year 2000 where she was hit hard by the oncoming vehicle when she was turning left and that guy was going through the light late.
Is there a defrost button for the side mirrors? I just got the XSE and I cant find it.
I like the 2023 RAV4 XSE, but I did not see anything about Navigation. Does this car have navigation?
It has apple car play and android auto. You can use the "maps" apps of your phone as your navigation. It may have cloud based navigation built in that infotainment system, but it is probably subscription based like SiriusXM.
I hope to be getting this one this coming week. I am really excited about this XSE Hybrid. thanks for the awesome video, Sir. I will be getting the pearl white! :)
Does Jeff come with the car? So informative AND adorable!
Jeff, Even with two plants building RAV4 Hybrids in North America, they still have to bring them in from Japan to keep up with demand.
Have the 2019 xse. No crazy changes really. Which I like haha
Is there gps navigation?
Beautiful looking vehicle Jeff. Do the mirrors also have heat to melt the snow and ice? It appears to only have blind spot monitoring.
Yes, the mirrors are heated and powered. I believe the heat function activates when you turn on your rear defrost.
is the 2024 RAV4 limited has hands-free power lift gate ?
Well I just got my 2022 RAV4 hybrid SE and I’m learning. Some of us need it, but the 2023 doesn’t seem that different 😮
What color is that ?
Does it have auto start from the fob!
Love my rav 4 hybrid 2022.best suv in my life even i tried bmw x5 or some others
22:36 how is the engine power?
Another amazing banger from jeff and also love the screen cant we to see a digital drivers display I also did not hear the back up noise that are on hybrids did they remove that? It also looks like the trunk opens taller. Does the 2023 rav 4 LE have the new headlights
That backup noise is still there :)
Does it come in green yet? Why does Toyota gate-keep green behind tundra, Tacoma and Lexus?
That's exactly what I say!!!!
What blue color is that thanks!! Great video info!!
Can you make a video about toyoguard? It’s my understanding this was once optional but now with pandemic shortages it’s a forced option on all Toyotas if you are in one of a few states.
I subbed for the commentary
Hi Jeff. Which trims come with Parking Assist?
Is the high voltage MGR connector on the underside changed/fixed at all yet or still the same as the 2022s? Is it covered under the hybrid warranty yet? I don't want any part of one of these until the cablegate mess is resolved.
any word on that ?
@@sixstab2967 it is the same connector however Toyota USA sent a message to dealers and it's now covered for 8 years 100,000 miles for the corrosion issues. So they didnt fix it but is covered now.
@@jamesfreeman1896 thnx!
is it true that all wheels have to be changed in AWD models if 1 tire gets ruin?
Is there a dealer markup up on this vehicle?
Hi Mike! Every dealer in the country has the ability to sell each individual vehicle for whatever they think people will buy it for. So I guess some dealers wouldn’t mark this up and many would, at least as it is now
Will you do another video of 2023 Rav4 limited hybrid on all features and buttons
Does fredanderson in raleigh marks up on msrp?
Jeff, I've ordered my 23 XSE hybrid and comes in very soon. You do a great job! Jeff, you scared me when you said "MEOW".
Is the rear view mirror auto diming?? If so can it be bought and installed later
did they get rid of the jbl sound system? 2022 hybrid xse came with jbl audio
For next down from top of the line why are there so many empty buttons?
Hey Jeff, Isn't the ground clearance 8.6 not 8.1?. I've seen all over online that it's 8.6. It's important to state the correct information as gc is an extremely important factor when it comes to suvs.
NO all the Hybrids model comes with 8.1 ground clearance not 8.6
Where can I buy this? I likey👍
Great car, but how would you tune the radio without a knob? Can it be tuned with a button on the wheel?
Looking forward to the Woodland Edition review
Doesn’t the pro tech pack come with the foot lift gate thing?
Yes, this one doesn't have the advanced tech package.
this car is so pretty!! i love this colour too
No updated Gauge and no digital rearview mirror?
I love these videos. What color is this RAV4? I don't think I see it as an option for the XSE on the Toyota website
What are the current mark ups AKA..rip offs on these trim XSE?
When did they stop using CD players in the vehicles?
I just picked up my 2023 XSE, and I do, indeed, have the kick activation to open the rear lift gate. The video says that is not offered. I have a higher package, so my dash looks and functions differently.
Is this the cavalry blue color or something else?
That car is almost identical to my Calvary blue 2023 xse hybrid. I noticed it is missing my heated steering wheel. If you look carefully at all the black paint, with the exception of the wheels, you'll notice a blue metal flake inside the black paint. I also noticed that the rear electric motor works when you first accelerate leaving a light giving you all wheel traction in eco mode. My real life fuel economy is between 43.5 and 44.3 miles to the gallon (same as my 2022 Rav4 xle hybrid). Both the front and rear electric motors are used for regenerative braking.
How do I get a prime in utah?
I don’t want to watch this, since I got a 2022 SE 😂
I feel you man. I waited long enough for my 2022 Rav4 Hybrid and then finally gave up waiting and got a Mazda CX-5 instead. Love it so far but definitely miss the extra torque from the hybrid engine :(
Count me in on this! I, too, purchased the 2022 Hybrid version. I hope it's not too different. 🫢
i just got 2022 xle last week after 6 months waiting, while 2023 arrived. I feel you 😂
Aaa
I’m taking delivery of my 2023 Hybrid SE next week 😊
Have the 22 version of this with the same blue. LOVE IT!
How come it’s not up to Safety Sense 2.5 yet?
The front edge of the hood of the bonnet not flushing in with the top of the front grill in Toyotas is a design failure in my mind and have been so for many years. The hood ending before it meets the grill and leaving that conspicuous break line across the front needs to be improved. Dunno who's design idea that has been but it always gets me. Not just Toyotas, some other brands have that feathure, too.
Why doesn't Toyota add a joystick in the center (next to the gear shifter) to control that infortainment screen (like Lexus & BMW)? Makes it easier and safer to use while driving.
I thought the 23 xse had fully digital cluster gauge? Is that only for the European models?
I believe the XSE and Limited with the Premium Tech Package are the only ones with the full digital cluster. This one is the base XSE so it doesn’t include it.
@F C in Canada, 12.3" gauge cluster is standard on the '23 XSE without the tech package.
Likely the US model is slightly different.
I thought the 2023 Model year came with an all Digital instrument cluster. I am not seeing that on this XSE hybrid trim. Am I missing something?
So if you want a height adjustable power passenger seat, you have to get the limited? But you can't even get that feature as an option in the XSE? What if you like the XSE looks better, but still want the power passenger seat? Dumb corporate decisions as usual.
Get a taller wife.
JUST BOUGHT ON OF THESE AND THE REAR LIFT GATE IS MOST DEFINELTY HANDS FREE
I’m obsessed with you
Hey Jeff, luv ur reviews...can you please explain safety sense 2.5 braking functionality in detail. if it includes auto braking like Honda CRV and other competitors..I know it has audio alert and braking on left turns...but would it stop automatically if required, going straight approaching a pedestrian or other obstacles and between what speeds? Thank you n God bless....from Canada
Nice but it needs the Tech & Weather Packages.
I still would enjoy my 2022 Limited Hybrid over this one.
Nice video nice car toyota all the way i owned a venza hybrid limited 2022 love it good on gas thanks for your video take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Hi there! I have a 2021 Venza Limited and love it too
Do these still shut off when you open the door after remote starting them? I am looking to buy a new car and Toyota is off my list for; 1. Much More NVH than the competition, and 2. Remote start is a hassle. I would love to buy one for the reliability, but refuse to until both those things are fixed.
@ToyotaJeff Reviews there are many videos on youtube with RAV4 LE that has the new style lights like on XLE. Is this a change for 2023 models, because the 2022 LE has reflector type lights?
How much is that with tax and everything? Do you have mark up? A friend of mine is ready to buy but she was quoted full options for 49K MSRP here in los angeles. We are looking for the best deal
According to Toyota the 2023 model comes with Toyota Safety sense 3.0. You just said its 2.5 Can you confirm?
And they should have put the hybrid emblem back on the sides. Looks good. Plus if you order the blackout emblem kits they still send you 2 extra hybrid emblems
Love your fun filled explanation. thanks aton. ❤😅
I've been waiting for my XSE Hybrid since March 11, 2022...
Thanks for the video!
Quebec, Canada.
Just got our 2023 SE, one year to the day. Ordered March 05/22 received March 05/23.
"Toyota Guard" $699.00! That has to go.
Gorgeous! But why no green or bronze color option... especially on a "Woodland" edition!!!???
Great video, good dancing 🙌
How much ?
Nice. I still love my ‘21 XLE Premium Lunar Rock RAV4.
My car still smells new. Lol!
Sweet😃 only way I'll buy my Toyotas if they are built in JAPAN 🗾👍👍 Nice demo thanks Jeff. Merry Christmas 🎄☺️
Totally agree.........the ones built here in the States are more prone to issues! Canada is a bit better than the ones built here in Kentucky....nothing is better made than coming from Japan!
The darker blue looks better to me
6:07 meow?
The only thing I would change is the accent lights. I love to have fog lights instead but other than that I love the Rav4
It’s ridiculously long long wait to get a RAV4 Hybrid, specially for sporty trim. So I’m in dilemma what to get for myself SE or XSE ❓❓❓🤔🤔🤔knowing XSE costs couple of grands💲more 💵…. But I wonder what opinions others have and which one to pick❓🚙🚘
Trim and color I want. I'm in no hurry, so I'll wait till the markup trend ends...
Is this not the 2022 XSE? I thought an upgrade to the 2023s was the 12.3" digital information cluster.