I dont understand all the hate. I saw the thumbnail and I clicked immediately because cars like this are more entertaining to watch than another supercar or a sportscar. We all seen the reviews for those cars its more fun to see cars that you dont think would get modded.
As a RAV4 owner, I love this video. and my RAV4. I got a 2012 V6 limited and I'm just in love. I obviously don't race it around but it's a smooth ride, is pretty quick, and has all the amenities I'd ever want.
The worst is when they think it is because it's the only car they've ever driven. Then Matt drives it at 6.5/10 and the dude says it's faster than he's ever been in it.
I have a 2009 RAV4 V6 AWD, and when I was car shopping that V6 destroyed it's competitors. I bought it to pull race bikes to the track in the summer and to haul hockey equipment bags in the winter. It has always been a solid, reliable, and very competent daily driver, but it has never been what I would call "fun". This guy has made his RAV4 into something fun, and needs to be congratulated for it. I could be tempted to do the same sorts of intake/exhaust swaps, but I would need to maintain the stock tire sizes in order to get through a Saskatchewan winter. If there's something that this car does very well, it's handle fresh deep snow and icy roads with standard all-season tires (yes I know that winters are better but I've drove a decade with this vehicle and had no mishaps).
Say what you will about this guest, but he loves his RAV4 unconditionally...if we are honest, isn't that all how we feel about our vehicles? I can respect him, even if I don't love his car choice as much as mine. To all young and future enthusiasts: focus on learning and loving and less on judging. You'll make friends and friends provide perspective. You want perspective. Life lesson over.
I think this was actually one of the coolest one takes on this channel. Its always awesome to see cars that typically aren't modified get modified. Plus the owner seems to really love the car so thats cool too.
I've got a stage 2 04 fxt and am getting a 2010 rav4 v6 tomorrow. Sad the fxt succumbed to rust after less than 140k ( I got 6 good fun years out of it) but this video made me a little less sad. Wife took the fxt back a year ago so she wants the rav4, just so we're clear.
I was a tech for 10 years. Someone traded one of these 3rd gen rav4s in. When i did the inspection and drive on it i was shocked how fast these v6 rav4s are! 280hp in a small SUV!
I'll tell you guys something, as a proud owner of a rav4, all I've done is suspension mods and intake. (Turbo on the way) I have the 3.5l v6 one. It launches a lot quicker without the diff lock or the awd button. If you put it in 1st (it will be labeled right next to 2nd as "L") from a dig, it launches like crazy. Then shift through the gears as if you are driving a manual. It brings a lot more power out of the rav!
Correction. The lock button does not lock the rear diff. There are no lockers on front or rear diffs. It actually locks the center differential to distribute power evenly between the front and rear drivetrains. This center diff locks and unlocks automatically when front wheelspin is detected but can manually be engaged with the lock button. Good vid btw. Love the whip
One of our "dailies" is a 2010 RAV4 Base V6 4x4. (Oooh, and it's a rare J-spec, too!!! haha) It's surprisingly quick (ran a best 14.1 at NTR, stock w/no spare), surprisingly capable offroad (I've taken ours places that amazed me and even my Jeep buddies w/ some decent all terrains. Disclaimer: It is NOT however a Jeep. lol), and handles far better than most know or would probably believe, on-road. I won't get into the awd system here, but many competitors are just now using proactive awd systems as capable. Not to mention the amount of room and deadset reliability our RAV has provided. The 2GR really loves to pull up top. Many people use them in swaps for mr2s, etc. It's also the same engine in the Lotus Evora and Elise V6, supercharged and n/a. The ECUs are also now moddable and capable of 300+hp w/7000+ rpms, stock and safe. Still gets great gas milage, too. Great V6 engine.
@@highdesertbiker You could do some basic bolt ons if you can find the parts or custom make them. But it won't be worth a whole lot of power without at least an ECU tune. Of course, if you really wanna spend some cash, I'm sure there are some bolt-on turbo systems you could find for the 2AR-FE (I think it's the 2.5 4cyl you have), but at that point, you may want to just look for a V6.
A little while after that song came out I heard a Toyota ad with some rap verse in it talking about how dope/fresh/swag the RAV4 is. I was like, "damn Toyota is going to do a full on Kanye diss next."
What made me laugh was "stock power is 260, and we're probably pushing 3..." Dude, what?!?! YOU DON"T GAIN 40HP FROM AN EXHAUST AND HOT INTAKE DUCTAPED TOGETHER!!!
Or maybe a carb engine would be that significant of a gain. But this is a high tech Toyota 3.5 V6 with Dual CVVT cam timing, and an IAT and MAF sensor. It compensates for everything that may be restrictive in order to make the most power it can in any circumstance. And that hot air intake is making things BAD, cam timing will be retarded for the hotter cylinder temps, and more fuel will be injected. Lower power and lower efficiency. The owner in this video is your typical 'run-your-mouth-at-the-car-meet'
The dude's name is 'Blaze' and he thinks his RAV4 outperforms turbo Foresters. Do you think he has a time slip that proves 13.5 seconds in the 1/4 ? XD XD
I am modifying my 2012 v6 and performance parts are rare, but I won't claim a time until I have a time slip to show. I use to race FE Ford engines but these FE-GR engines are very good and dependable.
@@TheAlmightyBruceWayne Well to be fair, every model of the Evora has a supercharger except for the base model.... Evora S, Evora 400 etc etc. all have superchargers
I'm coming from a stock G35 coupe. Back in the day the forums told us about these "sleeper" V6 Rav4s! So if the average G35 6sp did 14.0 @100ish can totally believe this guy! Plus you get Toyota reliability haha.
Some people (most) have forgotten what this channel is about. Cars and also people, people who like cars. Its interesting to see things like this, it provokes thought. Its so saddening to see so many mean spirited comments. This guy loves his car and that is cool.
My parents have a '08 rav 4 v6 sport and that thing was actually pretty quick for what it is. Definitely no sports car by any means but it'll give other cars a run for their money. They bought it new and now it has 200k miles with ZERO problems. Still drives like it did new. Gotta love Toyota. Too bad they ditched the V6.
Look at the smile on Matt's face, y'all. Anybody shitting on this car just doesn't fucking get it. This video was WAY more interesting than the last 10 porsches or mustangs. It's EASY to make a fast car go faster. Make a vanilla soccer-mom crossover go faster and you have my attention. Flame on...
Don't quite know about the owners claims of 13.5 for the quarter. In saying that, I am not inferring that it isn't rapid for an unassuming non turbo V6.
269 horse! I say 270 with me driving 😂 No Bull, If I had a nickel for every time I hit 150 mph! Love the wait for the cat n mouse players that finally pull up! Makes me want to replace the motor someday with the lotus w/blower.
jaysplace01 this car is not a 13 sec car it weighs 3,600 lbs and probably only make 10 hp more over stock because of that hot air intake. That would make this car .7 seconds faster than a TL types that makes 286 HP stock and is 300 pounds lighter. There is no way this thing is 13 sec car more like high 14s maybe.
One of the reasons that I love this channel is that you can see how much Matt loves to drive absolutely anything, and guys with something like a Rav4 can show their cool stuff!
probably was a 4 cylinder rav. i have a 2010 V6 rav limited, basic weight reduction, cheap exhaust and intake, and it can take out my friends 2006 wrx. easily.
If he had slapped one of the Tacoma supercharger kits on it, I would feel better about his chances with a STI. If he likes it, I can't fault him though, to each his own.
Mini Motor Man doesn't matter if it was stock. The car doesn't need to be a big deal with be on this show. The V6 rav-4 is no more so this is a special car for sure. Last time I checked their actually quick too
This guy sure loves his Rav. Even has the special edition duct tape intake. Good for him. "It does 13.5 in the quarter?!" "Yep, at 100." *Nodding like it's a 7 second GTR*
The "Diff lock" isn't a diff locker. What that button does is lock the "limited slip transfer case". Basically, the car is front wheel drive until it detects slipage in the front wheels which will then send power to the back wheels through its limited slip tranfer case. Btw the "tranfer case" is technically also the front differential. However, if you wanted to give power to the back wheels, you can press the button and the car essentially becomes a 4x4 up until 25mph with a 55/45 power ratio front/back. So it's not really a diff locker, I wish. I have a 2009 Rav4 Limited V6 4WD, it's awesome but at one point I also thought it was a diff locker lol. Mine, has custom dual exhaust, 2 inch lift kit with bilstien shocks, thicker springs in the rear for added payload limit, cold air intake, higher output coil pack with iridium spark plugs and a modded intake manifold that allows more air in. I also added 245/65/17 all terrain cooper tires with 17x8 rims with a 20mm offset which pusges the wheels out just below the fender for a perfect fit a a nice wide stance. Rear fender is wider than front so I added a 3/4 inch wheel spacer adapter which made it just perfect. Overall, it's quite fast and impressive to be honest. It's faster than my Focus ST and I'm very impressed with this vehicle. I bought the vehicle for 10k and all those upgrades were 4k so yeah, it was also way cheaper than my Focus ST and it looks amazing, very unique and tasteful.
That's the problem, Matt is also way too nice. When Blaze said "This will take out an sti" and you can see Matt just casually laughs it off. Matt has really mastered the art of ignoring Bullshit. I can see the pain in his eyes (behind those Dillons ofc)
This guy doesn't even begin to understand what potential a 2GRFE engine has and many don't know that it is the engine that replaced the 2jz line up..... he'd be surpised to know how much it can give an STI a hard time.... he's underestimating these rav4s....
2GR-FE is a really great motor. It handles performance oriented driving without breaking a sweat. It is the same motor that is also found in the Lotus Evora and Exige V6.
The interviewer uses the wrong descriptions/words like: quite funny, this toyota makes me laugh etc. he needs to use the right words on how to describe things or else he sounds like proud and funny to me.
Nice duct tape intake.. if this is all it takes to get on a one take im going to put some super sports on my jeep cherokee xj and tell matt ive beat an srt8
Wow people here actually defending the guy saying it can 'easily" run 13's with 270hp... Bruhhh AWD, beefy drive train, slushbox tranny, 3600lbs curb weight. Nope... Math says no. If he thinks hes getting 300hp even at the crank with a hot air intake and an exhaust then he is smoking himself.
yeah this kid is an example of what is wrong with many youth car enthusiasts - get moms grocery getter, slap on some Home Depot garbage that makes it loud, and then they say they have 500hp and beat Mustangs all day. Sad.
I live in Ojai, Ca., and my V6 RAV4 is perfect for the windy, mountain roads that surround the Ojai Valley (think Hwy 33 and to a lesser extent, Hwy 150). Mine is an 07 I inherited from my mother. It had 4k miles on it when I got it in 2016. It now has 48k miles. I’d love to slap some mods on it, but why? It hypercruises at 80 on the freeway at 2500 rpm’s.
It's cool seeing different stuff, and it's not trashed, so good for him. But when he said "this thing will take out an STi", my eyes almost rolled out of my head.
When the v6 RAV4 was developed, the Japanese car makers had a gentleman’s agreement to limit hp to 268 (they use the PS unit, which would be 300 at 268 hp). I have an 07 Limited, and my ass Dyno says it’s more than 268 hp as advertised. It’s no joke. Especially after 2500 rpm. Having said that, it’s obvious to me Toyota used software to tame the thing down a bit, or it could be even quicker.
Life just handed me a Rav 4. My lady's dad just passed so here we go mod'n! Lexus es330 635 csi and Rav! I'm doing alright. Lady drives a '14 Crv. We good!
This kid impresses upon me as the kind of person who would buy underwear with a testicle pouch, but instead buys a pair of briefs because it's cheaper.
I know! I got a MDX SH-AWD and it's a blast to plow through corners but the more nimble RDX is known to be faster and even better in the corners! Just wanted to see an apples to apples comparison between Crossovers. I got no doubt the RL would also be a good candidate for this, Shit any car with SH-AWD is bound to be pretty darn good in the corners.
zacatecas: Weight has never been an issue on the RDX.. It needed more power which can be obtained due to the conservative tune in the Turbo Engine, With mods it can reach 300whp! which makes it really really fast. In typical Honda fashion The suspension is Over-Sprung, Acura chose a great tune for the Shocks and Sways which keeps body roll to a minimum add SH-AWD and you have one of the most neutral feeling Crossovers in the Market. It will destroy many crossovers that cost 2x-3x the Price in the Corners completely Stock and once modded it will rape most of them in a Drag.
Everyone is skeptical as to whether or not this could compete with an STI at the strip. The Rav4 Sport V6 AWD from 2008-2013 did 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds. Toyota (being toyota) never advertises the performance of their vehicles. i.e. The 2006, 07, & '08 Toyota Corolla XRS was sold in the U.S. with a 1.8 liter I4 co-developed with Lotus pushing out 180hp at 7600 RPM and was made available with a 6 speed manual only as opposed to the 5 speed used in other trims or 4 speed auto at 2500lbs that Corolla XRS was on par with a Civic SI or Mini Cooper S performance wise yet was never once marketed as such. I believe in 2009 they still offered the 6 speed XRS except this time with a traditional corolla powerplant: 2.4 Liter I4 pushing around 150 hp or so at a less exciting 6200 rpm or so. Yet, it had more body work and - gasp - red badges! And actually looked the part contrary to the previous, worlds better XRS. So yes, it the stock 2008-2013 Rav4 Sport AWD V6 could get 13.9 stock then I absolutely believe with Michelin Pilot Super Sports, aftermarket forged wheels and 'full bolt ons' is easily capable of beating a stock evo or STI in a drag race. Has anyone met an sti owner?! Anything could happen lol.
What year STI though? Forrester STI? Was it healthy? How good a driver? If the answer to these 4 questions line up right, then yes. He probably did take out an STI.
5:45 when they talk about the diff lock switch! The diff lock switch doesn't engage the rear difflock at all. It rather engages the electromagnetic coupling connecting the gearbox to the rear axle. The coupling is not like a centre diff such as to allow slippage. But it's purely an on/off kind of system. The reason why on-demand systems cut off at >25+ MPH is because the gearing of the gearbox won't allow enough torque to be send to the primary driven wheels to cause wheel spin anyway. It's just like every other on-demand AWD system out there.
They are decently quick for that generation, and will still take out most 4 & 6 cyl suv's. 0-60 time is 6.3 and mid to high 14's for the awd. Our 2007 fwd did a 15.1@93.9, which I believe is similar to a new Forester XT .
To all the kids who don't know.. That is 100% faster and definitely handles better then a stock forester xt, wrx, or legacy gt.. I've owned or driven everyone of them at some point myself too, Idk about an sti but from a roll he'd definitely keep up if not win depending on the situation. just by watching the video I think it'd launch better w no brake boost but who knows
Blaze: this will take out an STI, I've done it. Matt: (laughs) he probably didn't want to embarrassed a guy that drove 2k some miles just to be in his video. you're a good man matt, good man.
Glad to be a part of your RAV4 project! Definitely a bad ass sleeper :) You forgot one thing......the shout out to First State Motorsports for the install and customer intercooler setup ;) haha
I dont understand all the hate. I saw the thumbnail and I clicked immediately because cars like this are more entertaining to watch than another supercar or a sportscar. We all seen the reviews for those cars its more fun to see cars that you dont think would get modded.
agreed
Truth is this Toyota will outlast most cars lol in the longrun
today's youngsters are brainwashed for those imports lol
@@oochiewally2783 YOU'RE brainwashed if you think that Toyota won't outlast any domestic SUV of it's time
@@Zachari94 buddy you must not understand when i say imports i mean BMW benz ferrari not actual Japanese imports lol
My dad has a 2006 rav 4 sport with the v6 it is hilariously quick. Great sleeper lots of low end power.
1gr and 2gr motors are beast for what they are
3.3v6 is underrated power my 2 door solara has the same motor with no governor !
Does it have 7 seats? Some rav4 between 2006-2012 has 7 seats with v6
@@cyberdasherxd2505 no he chose 5 seater
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 3mz's are awesome, had an 00' solara wit the 3.0 TRD supercharger
As a RAV4 owner, I love this video. and my RAV4. I got a 2012 V6 limited and I'm just in love. I obviously don't race it around but it's a smooth ride, is pretty quick, and has all the amenities I'd ever want.
Got a 2018 and I love it. Best car I’ve had. It’s got sport mode and it by no means is a race car but it’s pretty quick
6 years later, I just picked up the same car at only 50K. I'm in love after only 1 day :)
@@thomascostner87102018 comes with a v6?
@@DriftingStudentnope only 2006-2012
@@Joemels I thought so thanks
Best videos are when the owner loves their car and doesn't care if it's the fastest or sportiest.
The worst is when they *think* it's the fastest and sportiest!
The worst is when they think it is because it's the only car they've ever driven. Then Matt drives it at 6.5/10 and the dude says it's faster than he's ever been in it.
pretty sure he cares after stating "it'll take out an STI, oh I've done it"
@@PetrolHead1 I've gotten the chance to drive a lot. M5s, AMGs, lambos, I could keep going.
but it's reliable than your so-called sporty cars. and very versatile
So many haters in the comments. The guy is obviously a huge fan of Matt and the car is really cool. Congrats and best of luck.
I have a 2009 RAV4 V6 AWD, and when I was car shopping that V6 destroyed it's competitors. I bought it to pull race bikes to the track in the summer and to haul hockey equipment bags in the winter. It has always been a solid, reliable, and very competent daily driver, but it has never been what I would call "fun". This guy has made his RAV4 into something fun, and needs to be congratulated for it.
I could be tempted to do the same sorts of intake/exhaust swaps, but I would need to maintain the stock tire sizes in order to get through a Saskatchewan winter. If there's something that this car does very well, it's handle fresh deep snow and icy roads with standard all-season tires (yes I know that winters are better but I've drove a decade with this vehicle and had no mishaps).
@@MrAustin575 dumb ass when did he say it was for sale? The stupidity of people
Say what you will about this guest, but he loves his RAV4 unconditionally...if we are honest, isn't that all how we feel about our vehicles? I can respect him, even if I don't love his car choice as much as mine. To all young and future enthusiasts: focus on learning and loving and less on judging. You'll make friends and friends provide perspective. You want perspective. Life lesson over.
I think this was actually one of the coolest one takes on this channel. Its always awesome to see cars that typically aren't modified get modified. Plus the owner seems to really love the car so thats cool too.
I dig it. True duals does wonder for the noise that comes out of it.
Toyota V6 makes damn near anything quick.
type-dRew my 98 4Runner is pretty quick. For SUVs they can corner decently.
Need an xpipe though
You owe me a 10 second car
I got you a 13 second rav-4.....
Love this!!! We have a 2011 RAV4 Limited with the V6. We've had it up to around 125 in the desert. It's smooth at that speed
My wife just got a gently used (57K) 2010 Rav 4 with the 3.5 and I was amazed at how quick it is... That V6 is no joke.
These are quick, drove one and was impressed by that V6.
GT7786 That reliability too
GT7786 my buddy has one and for what it is, it's pretty fuckin quick
Highlander engine crammed in a smaller engine bay.
I've got a stage 2 04 fxt and am getting a 2010 rav4 v6 tomorrow. Sad the fxt succumbed to rust after less than 140k ( I got 6 good fun years out of it) but this video made me a little less sad. Wife took the fxt back a year ago so she wants the rav4, just so we're clear.
Tyler Brooks did you get that rav4?
Balls and Rav 4! Seems appropriate!
thedownshiftchannel, the fact this video exists is a testament to the UA-cam model.
jimmies rustled Is this written in a negative connotation?
jimmies rustled never answered me... Scared?
I was a tech for 10 years. Someone traded one of these 3rd gen rav4s in. When i did the inspection and drive on it i was shocked how fast these v6 rav4s are! 280hp in a small SUV!
269 HP
@@michaeldillon10273yeearslater
Yep... Just 2 dudes with dry balls in a "fast" Rav-4
Life just doesn't get any better....
This was funny as fuck bro lol
same engine as the Lotus Evora, so street cred yo
get that supercharger
That's just 5k in parts lolz and the ecu is locked so pretty useless
The RAV4 with the 3.5 v6 was always known to be a fast little suv in stock form....so any mods would only make it faster
I'll tell you guys something, as a proud owner of a rav4, all I've done is suspension mods and intake. (Turbo on the way) I have the 3.5l v6 one. It launches a lot quicker without the diff lock or the awd button. If you put it in 1st (it will be labeled right next to 2nd as "L") from a dig, it launches like crazy. Then shift through the gears as if you are driving a manual. It brings a lot more power out of the rav!
Isn’t that bad for the transmission? I wanna try but my Rav4 only has 40k miles, it’s still too young to mess around and wreck the tranny 😂
Correction. The lock button does not lock the rear diff. There are no lockers on front or rear diffs. It actually locks the center differential to distribute power evenly between the front and rear drivetrains. This center diff locks and unlocks automatically when front wheelspin is detected but can manually be engaged with the lock button. Good vid btw. Love the whip
Everybody is hating while I think it’s unique!
One of our "dailies" is a 2010 RAV4 Base V6 4x4. (Oooh, and it's a rare J-spec, too!!! haha) It's surprisingly quick (ran a best 14.1 at NTR, stock w/no spare), surprisingly capable offroad (I've taken ours places that amazed me and even my Jeep buddies w/ some decent all terrains. Disclaimer: It is NOT however a Jeep. lol), and handles far better than most know or would probably believe, on-road. I won't get into the awd system here, but many competitors are just now using proactive awd systems as capable. Not to mention the amount of room and deadset reliability our RAV has provided.
The 2GR really loves to pull up top. Many people use them in swaps for mr2s, etc. It's also the same engine in the Lotus Evora and Elise V6, supercharged and n/a. The ECUs are also now moddable and capable of 300+hp w/7000+ rpms, stock and safe. Still gets great gas milage, too. Great V6 engine.
I ended up not doing my research and got a RAV4 2008 with the four cylinder engine do you have any recommendations It's so fucking slow
@@highdesertbiker You could do some basic bolt ons if you can find the parts or custom make them. But it won't be worth a whole lot of power without at least an ECU tune. Of course, if you really wanna spend some cash, I'm sure there are some bolt-on turbo systems you could find for the 2AR-FE (I think it's the 2.5 4cyl you have), but at that point, you may want to just look for a V6.
@@ImUrOBGYN awesome thanks for the information
"Yeah! Yeah it's a fun car! Yeah it's good! I swear i'm cool, it's great."
Chris Sorreda Matt loved it. Your opinion doesn't matter. Lol Matt's a professional. He knows what's good and bad.
Blaze Carr what is his degree in that makes him a professional car youtube reviewer lol
Ask Matt about your comments about beating "an STI" and the "Forester STi" and your duct tape intake. I promise you're cool. So cool. It's great.
lynchburgcsi57 you care so much. I love it haha
I crave acceptance from the cool kid.
What you think I rap for to push a fucking rav 4
A little while after that song came out I heard a Toyota ad with some rap verse in it talking about how dope/fresh/swag the RAV4 is. I was like, "damn Toyota is going to do a full on Kanye diss next."
It wasn't my best UA-cam comment but I just had to.
Real rappers don't rap about expensive flashy cars, they rap about "Paking a mac in the back of the Ac"
Richard Swagger "rollin' in MPVs every week we made 40 G's"
are you drunk? like from when you wake up
What made me laugh was "stock power is 260, and we're probably pushing 3..." Dude, what?!?! YOU DON"T GAIN 40HP FROM AN EXHAUST AND HOT INTAKE DUCTAPED TOGETHER!!!
He actually lost power with that hot sucking air intake. But lets not tell him that.
Brandon Friesen well you can make 40 hp with an exhaust and intake... if you have an Older rotary engine. Of which this does not have.
Or maybe a carb engine would be that significant of a gain. But this is a high tech Toyota 3.5 V6 with Dual CVVT cam timing, and an IAT and MAF sensor. It compensates for everything that may be restrictive in order to make the most power it can in any circumstance. And that hot air intake is making things BAD, cam timing will be retarded for the hotter cylinder temps, and more fuel will be injected. Lower power and lower efficiency. The owner in this video is your typical 'run-your-mouth-at-the-car-meet'
I agree completely, the owner clearly out talks his car.
@@brandonfriesen5389 its a 2.4 v6
Time slip or it didn't happen.
The dude's name is 'Blaze' and he thinks his RAV4 outperforms turbo Foresters. Do you think he has a time slip that proves 13.5 seconds in the 1/4 ? XD XD
Well he also knew the MPH, so I'm going with he has a 13.5@100mph time slip at home.
well its a 300hp v6.... not unreasonable.
These cars are pretty sleeperish even stock
I am modifying my 2012 v6 and performance parts are rare, but I won't claim a time until I have a time slip to show. I use to race FE Ford engines but these FE-GR engines are very good and dependable.
I was waiting for him to say it has a Lotus Evora motor.
Minus the supercharger. Wouldnt exactly be wrong to make that claim
@@TheAlmightyBruceWayne Well to be fair, every model of the Evora has a supercharger except for the base model.... Evora S, Evora 400 etc etc. all have superchargers
@@GeneralNOH that being said mine will have a supercharger on it in about a month. Rav 4s kick ass
RAV4's with the V6 rip pretty good... very under rated.
I'm coming from a stock G35 coupe. Back in the day the forums told us about these "sleeper" V6 Rav4s! So if the average G35 6sp did 14.0 @100ish can totally believe this guy! Plus you get Toyota reliability haha.
Some people (most) have forgotten what this channel is about. Cars and also people, people who like cars. Its interesting to see things like this, it provokes thought. Its so saddening to see so many mean spirited comments. This guy loves his car and that is cool.
My parents have a '08 rav 4 v6 sport and that thing was actually pretty quick for what it is.
Definitely no sports car by any means but it'll give other cars a run for their money.
They bought it new and now it has 200k miles with ZERO problems. Still drives like it did new. Gotta love Toyota. Too bad they ditched the V6.
Look at the smile on Matt's face, y'all. Anybody shitting on this car just doesn't fucking get it. This video was WAY more interesting than the last 10 porsches or mustangs. It's EASY to make a fast car go faster. Make a vanilla soccer-mom crossover go faster and you have my attention. Flame on...
Matt's reaction when he says, "This will take out an STi" says it all. LOL
He probably meant the forester xt
happiness is loving what you've got not having what you want i guess
this guy is not happy with what he has, look at all the parts he has thrown at it and it is still garbage
ChaosphereIX "why can't I beat STis yet?" :'(((
Just checking in, I've owned an m5, ml63 Amg, I know what fast is. I've driven lambos. Speed isn't everything. I like reliability now
@Believe Inyourself I beg to differ. My IS300 will give it a run for its money for longevity. 200k and feels fresh.
Don't quite know about the owners claims of 13.5 for the quarter. In saying that, I am not inferring that it isn't rapid for an unassuming non turbo V6.
The button locks the "center" Its for low speed slippery conditions, so the front tires dont need to slip first to engage AWD.
These things were famously fast for cheapo SUVs, I think it's an extremely interesting modification this guy has done! Hats off.
269 horse! I say 270 with me driving 😂
No Bull, If I had a nickel for every time I hit 150 mph! Love the wait for the cat n mouse players that finally pull up!
Makes me want to replace the motor someday with the lotus w/blower.
269 HP stock. My mom has one, very respectable HP numbers for a small SUV. Definitely a sleeper!
13 second car lmao wtf is this guy smoking
benwilli 270hp and awd bone stock they aren't slow he probably is close to 300 so I can believe 13.5
+BB-8
YESSSS!!!
lol of course not he probably has other shit that helps
jaysplace01 this car is not a 13 sec car it weighs 3,600 lbs and probably only make 10 hp more over stock because of that hot air intake. That would make this car .7 seconds faster than a TL types that makes 286 HP stock and is 300 pounds lighter. There is no way this thing is 13 sec car more like high 14s maybe.
bone stock is mid 14's so ill say low 14's instead of 13.5. its also AWD so that helps with acceleration and the TL type S is FWD
I love it when the owner truely loves his car
One of the reasons that I love this channel is that you can see how much Matt loves to drive absolutely anything, and guys with something like a Rav4 can show their cool stuff!
No way that can beat an sti.
No way.
Matt Hardy not even a wrx. I know because my mother I law has a rav4 and I have a 17 wrx and there is no way this car can beat any wrx of any year lol
Maybe an older, beat-up STI
Carson Ogden even the 04 sti's made more power and weighed less so i doubt it
Emphasis on the beat-up part. So many STIs around where I live are in garbage condition
probably was a 4 cylinder rav. i have a 2010 V6 rav limited, basic weight reduction, cheap exhaust and intake, and it can take out my friends 2006 wrx. easily.
The look on his face when Matt tells him "if you beat an STi, it's because the owner did something wrong" ctfuuuuu
To the owner: if you bring your car here to Colorado, Bandimere speedway, and you run 14.5 or better (elevation considered) I'll give you $5000
sabretechv2 take you $5000 and buy your momma a houzz
If he wins the $5,000 he'll do an ECU tune and then it will run 9's in the 1/4
he runs 13.5, so he might
If you're the owner wanting to talk about the car, you can forget getting a word in edgewise.
Ikr lol
If he had slapped one of the Tacoma supercharger kits on it, I would feel better about his chances with a STI. If he likes it, I can't fault him though, to each his own.
Hadn’t thought about that lol
Where to find this amazing front lights?
It’s the Rav4 EV light with theee projectors, impossible to find new. They go for $400 for one on eBay. Check your local junkyard.
So this guy puts an exhaust and tyres on a Rav4 and that's it? So what?
yeah sometimes you need to realize what you have and just live with it. This guy is like trying to turn a canoe into a speedboat...just no.
I don't mind if he's trying to make a land yacht quick, but come on, anyone can buy an exhaust and tyres...
Mini Motor Man doesn't matter if it was stock. The car doesn't need to be a big deal with be on this show.
The V6 rav-4 is no more so this is a special car for sure. Last time I checked their actually quick too
it is not special, sorry. It was a very competent Wal-Mart hauler, but performance machine worthy of performance parts it is not.
Richard Harrold lol dont compare this trash to a 5er
This guy sure loves his Rav. Even has the special edition duct tape intake. Good for him.
"It does 13.5 in the quarter?!"
"Yep, at 100." *Nodding like it's a 7 second GTR*
Do all car owner guests get a complementary ball powder bag and breathable underwear?
Keksi the Labrador I have a one take where I'm taking my Corolla a month from now.... I sure hope so lol
Just picked up a 2012 fwd. wanted awd but I’m hooked anyway. More fun to go fast in a slow car than slow in a fast car
I love that hot air intake!!!
It's cool that this was reviewed. Not all can have a monster powered car. Let the kid enjoy
Any chance of a one take on your vanquish?
Geoff Jaycubs he doesn't want you to see how softly he treats his cars
The "Diff lock" isn't a diff locker. What that button does is lock the "limited slip transfer case". Basically, the car is front wheel drive until it detects slipage in the front wheels which will then send power to the back wheels through its limited slip tranfer case. Btw the "tranfer case" is technically also the front differential. However, if you wanted to give power to the back wheels, you can press the button and the car essentially becomes a 4x4 up until 25mph with a 55/45 power ratio front/back. So it's not really a diff locker, I wish. I have a 2009 Rav4 Limited V6 4WD, it's awesome but at one point I also thought it was a diff locker lol. Mine, has custom dual exhaust, 2 inch lift kit with bilstien shocks, thicker springs in the rear for added payload limit, cold air intake, higher output coil pack with iridium spark plugs and a modded intake manifold that allows more air in. I also added 245/65/17 all terrain cooper tires with 17x8 rims with a 20mm offset which pusges the wheels out just below the fender for a perfect fit a a nice wide stance. Rear fender is wider than front so I added a 3/4 inch wheel spacer adapter which made it just perfect. Overall, it's quite fast and impressive to be honest. It's faster than my Focus ST and I'm very impressed with this vehicle. I bought the vehicle for 10k and all those upgrades were 4k so yeah, it was also way cheaper than my Focus ST and it looks amazing, very unique and tasteful.
Get blaze some Dillon optics, then slap em' off his face! I haven't cringed so much since the camaro with three brakes. lol
barrybarreh Matt's running out of content and has to review these shitty cars now.
That's the problem, Matt is also way too nice. When Blaze said "This will take out an sti" and you can see Matt just casually laughs it off. Matt has really mastered the art of ignoring Bullshit. I can see the pain in his eyes (behind those Dillons ofc)
I had the 2002 Rav4 and that was a blast to drive! its like a super fast go kart lol. Took corners like a champ.
Didn't you have a ZL1 1LE vid posted last night? What happened to it?!?
I was wondering the same thing.
This guy doesn't even begin to understand what potential a 2GRFE engine has and many don't know that it is the engine that replaced the 2jz line up..... he'd be surpised to know how much it can give an STI a hard time.... he's underestimating these rav4s....
2:53 holy cow
@ 9:59 "I know right, I'm at a high RPM all day long" 😂 poor little Rav lol
2GR-FE is a really great motor. It handles performance oriented driving without breaking a sweat. It is the same motor that is also found in the Lotus Evora and Exige V6.
Awesome video. You were smiling for the majority of it.
An everyday car that's different.
The interviewer uses the wrong descriptions/words like: quite funny, this toyota makes me laugh etc. he needs to use the right words on how to describe things or else he sounds like proud and funny to me.
I agree with that
Nice duct tape intake.. if this is all it takes to get on a one take im going to put some super sports on my jeep cherokee xj and tell matt ive beat an srt8
The v6 is a beast. You cant explain it, you just have to drive one.
Someone with an older RAV4 with a Gen4 3SGTE swap needs to visit Matt.
Love when oddball cars come in . I barely even watch the videos, the comments are the most entertaining.
Wow people here actually defending the guy saying it can 'easily" run 13's with 270hp... Bruhhh
AWD, beefy drive train, slushbox tranny, 3600lbs curb weight.
Nope... Math says no. If he thinks hes getting 300hp even at the crank with a hot air intake and an exhaust then he is smoking himself.
yeah this kid is an example of what is wrong with many youth car enthusiasts - get moms grocery getter, slap on some Home Depot garbage that makes it loud, and then they say they have 500hp and beat Mustangs all day. Sad.
I live in Ojai, Ca., and my V6 RAV4 is perfect for the windy, mountain roads that surround the Ojai Valley (think Hwy 33 and to a lesser extent, Hwy 150). Mine is an 07 I inherited from my mother. It had 4k miles on it when I got it in 2016. It now has 48k miles. I’d love to slap some mods on it, but why? It hypercruises at 80 on the freeway at 2500 rpm’s.
That's awesome, owner of this rav4 looking back I would of done everything but just made it much quieter.
It's cool seeing different stuff, and it's not trashed, so good for him. But when he said "this thing will take out an STi", my eyes almost rolled out of my head.
when he said this is the fast ride you driven huh, and he just continued the conversation without answering that
I'll tell you what
FINALLY! I've been waiting ALL YEAR to hear about Matt's million mile man spheres
I am content
pushing 300hp? he blazin!
Tommy Kim ya his hot air intake gives him 30hp. Lol
Rediscover Film You mean the hot air outtake 😆
I mean t was about 270hp stock, he’s probably just super rounding up
When the v6 RAV4 was developed, the Japanese car makers had a gentleman’s agreement to limit hp to 268 (they use the PS unit, which would be 300 at 268 hp). I have an 07 Limited, and my ass Dyno says it’s more than 268 hp as advertised. It’s no joke. Especially after 2500 rpm. Having said that, it’s obvious to me Toyota used software to tame the thing down a bit, or it could be even quicker.
Life just handed me a Rav 4. My lady's dad just passed so here we go mod'n! Lexus es330 635 csi and Rav! I'm doing alright. Lady drives a '14 Crv. We good!
This is nice, with that being said, this is my moms favorite SUV.
This kid impresses upon me as the kind of person who would buy underwear with a testicle pouch, but instead buys a pair of briefs because it's cheaper.
Somebody has to test out an Acura RDX Turbo with SH-AWD ASAP....
I really want to see a 2005 rl build. That Thing would be fun to see semi-stripped and built.
skirmich 07 rdx can slolom at 70mph 240hp 260lbft turbo+vtec what a monster
I know! I got a MDX SH-AWD and it's a blast to plow through corners but the more nimble RDX is known to be faster and even better in the corners! Just wanted to see an apples to apples comparison between Crossovers.
I got no doubt the RL would also be a good candidate for this, Shit any car with SH-AWD is bound to be pretty darn good in the corners.
I feel dude. I've taken an RDX to a mountain road once. I was blown way.
zacatecas:
Weight has never been an issue on the RDX.. It needed more power which can be obtained due to the conservative tune in the Turbo Engine, With mods it can reach 300whp! which makes it really really fast.
In typical Honda fashion The suspension is Over-Sprung, Acura chose a great tune for the Shocks and Sways which keeps body roll to a minimum add SH-AWD and you have one of the most neutral feeling Crossovers in the Market. It will destroy many crossovers that cost 2x-3x the Price in the Corners completely Stock and once modded it will rape most of them in a Drag.
I obliterated a 2008 mustang gt doing stoplight to stoplight drag races in my mom’s rav4. Sadly it was maybe the best time I’ve had in a car
Everyone is skeptical as to whether or not this could compete with an STI at the strip. The Rav4 Sport V6 AWD from 2008-2013 did 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds. Toyota (being toyota) never advertises the performance of their vehicles. i.e. The 2006, 07, & '08 Toyota Corolla XRS was sold in the U.S. with a 1.8 liter I4 co-developed with Lotus pushing out 180hp at 7600 RPM and was made available with a 6 speed manual only as opposed to the 5 speed used in other trims or 4 speed auto at 2500lbs that Corolla XRS was on par with a Civic SI or Mini Cooper S performance wise yet was never once marketed as such. I believe in 2009 they still offered the 6 speed XRS except this time with a traditional corolla powerplant: 2.4 Liter I4 pushing around 150 hp or so at a less exciting 6200 rpm or so. Yet, it had more body work and - gasp - red badges! And actually looked the part contrary to the previous, worlds better XRS. So yes, it the stock 2008-2013 Rav4 Sport AWD V6 could get 13.9 stock then I absolutely believe with Michelin Pilot Super Sports, aftermarket forged wheels and 'full bolt ons' is easily capable of beating a stock evo or STI in a drag race. Has anyone met an sti owner?! Anything could happen lol.
I own a TRD FJ Cruiser, its a Tank, but it can really hall ass, I think it runs about 6.8 0/60s, not bad considering I bought it for offloading.
Danny Murphy the 2.4 xrs is a 5 speed
What year STI though? Forrester STI? Was it healthy? How good a driver? If the answer to these 4 questions line up right, then yes. He probably did take out an STI.
Mr. Blazed must be puffing the good stuff the way he talks about how fast this car is.
"What is this stock, 270?" "Yeah, so we're probably pushing 3"
OoooOOOoOOkay dude
5:45 when they talk about the diff lock switch!
The diff lock switch doesn't engage the rear difflock at all. It rather engages the electromagnetic coupling connecting the gearbox to the rear axle.
The coupling is not like a centre diff such as to allow slippage. But it's purely an on/off kind of system.
The reason why on-demand systems cut off at >25+ MPH is because the gearing of the gearbox won't allow enough torque to be send to the primary driven wheels to cause wheel spin anyway.
It's just like every other on-demand AWD system out there.
I will say it does sound pretty damn good. impressive stuff from a Rav4
I have a 2012 Rav4 V6 and yeah man..... it rips!! I love mine. Swallows the mountain bike and any car parts I have to throw in it.
The sad part is that only the 3rd gen has that :( neither the 4th and 5th grn has those capabilities.
But idc cuz im a happy owner of a 3rd gen Rav4😎
That's what I want-- maybe a 2012-- V-6 (that's the best of the last years of V-6 ) and see about a supercharger.. :)
How is it the best year? Same engine and transmission anyway? What update does it have?
Buddy said he "took out" an sti lol shots fired!
They are decently quick for that generation, and will still take out most 4 & 6 cyl suv's. 0-60 time is 6.3 and mid to high 14's for the awd. Our 2007 fwd did a 15.1@93.9, which I believe is similar to a new Forester XT .
270 hp stock. Yeah I put a hot air intake and an exhaust probably pushing 300 now 😂😂😂 this guy
I had the same thoughts lmao
Damning with faint praise... Matt is an expert.
Did u guys take down the zl1 1le video I can't find it now!?
Yung Jones that's exactly the question I was going to ask. It was released about 9 hours ago but seems to have disappeared.
NorthernUnion13 yes, it seems that it was an accidental upload. Poor Matt having issues again lol
Matts having a bad run with the uploads these last few days.
These things can do under 5.5 seconds 0-60 and low 14s/high 13s in the quarter with lightweight wheels, basic intake, and exhaust lol they're no joke
To all the kids who don't know.. That is 100% faster and definitely handles better then a stock forester xt, wrx, or legacy gt.. I've owned or driven everyone of them at some point myself too, Idk about an sti but from a roll he'd definitely keep up if not win depending on the situation. just by watching the video I think it'd launch better w no brake boost but who knows
Blaze: this will take out an STI, I've done it.
Matt: (laughs)
he probably didn't want to embarrassed a guy that drove 2k some miles just to be in his video. you're a good man matt, good man.
I love how the owner does an Oscar worthy throw back for the "launches". I think he gave himself whiplash the second time.
Have you been wearing the same pair all summer
That video was awesome. You should do more modified crossovers. I wanna see a stage 2 apr awd tiguan.
Glad to be a part of your RAV4 project! Definitely a bad ass sleeper :) You forgot one thing......the shout out to First State Motorsports for the install and customer intercooler setup ;) haha