Thats terrible advice. Look at how huge that wheel/rim is and how little tire sidewall they have. If they air down they're just gonna hit the rim, especially down to 10 or 15 PSI.

@@johnnytorres277 airing down a bit should usually be fine for these vehicles. Esspecially if you’re driving in loose sand with no real encounters with rocks. But 1/3 the original pressure is in fact too low, I’d stick with dropping it no lower than 20, and one would probably fair ok.

Glad you got a laugh out of it NA.

Average your gay

If you’re just doing things like driving on the beach/adverse on road conditions and washed out fire roads then it’s great but you’re right, if you plan on going over things it would be nerve racking.

I have taken it off road and the worst part is the low clearance on this vehicle, otherwise it performs quite well. I’ve looked into lift kits for this model and seems like there are some options. New models starting from 2019 have improved clearance height etc.

Marc Potvin Sure ill give it a try!!! :)

GTAYLOR1972 Hi Greg. I admit, I like the RAV4 much better after this test. I still think the overall CR-V package is slightly better, but not off road or on ice. My biggest flaw has been comparing the new RAV4 to the old one. Bottom line: IF it came without running boards and IF you get better all season/snow tires - it would definitely get a "BUY IT." Thanks for watching!

James T Bridgestone Blizzak are the best ones I've tested. There are others, but the Blizzaks are the ones I have experience with.

nathan adlen Long time fan of yours nathan. Thanks for the recommendation.

I have the same year and model, and yes those Continental tires though lasted long were junk on snow. I swapped to a Michelin All Season M&S and for the past year and half , they have worked well in snow, frozen slush and up dirt fire roads in California and PNW.

i put on yokohama geolander AT 15s that are snow rated and were great in the snow

Arya Ahmadi even a 2WD sedan with 4" ground clearance will do these routes with a smile:-))

***** Hopefully, in the next few months.

lffit Maximum grip WITH the RWD kicking in.

The brake pedal

Yeah I got my 2016 Rav4 AWD stuck in Tahoe in the snow in a parking lot. Needs more height and locking rear diff or Posi in the rear at the least.

@@garrettm.2843 needs real permanent awd. this part time bs has to stop

I have a 2011 Rav 4 with v6 and a 2005 Grand Cherokee with v8 4.7 l. Both are well over 100,000. Both get stuck in ice and slush until you turn off the traction control. Found this out trying to climb steep grades. Lock the 4 wheel and this obviously turns this off in both. Neither has ever been stuck. The Rav4 has a towing package that I have never used. The Grand will tow 6200 lbs. and has. The new grand with the standard v6 will only tow 3500 lbs. The new rav4 is a 4 cylinder and I don't think I would tow either. Now in market for a 4Runner which will tow 5000 lb. and is much cheaper than a hemi Grand at $54,000.

No. Rav4 has a part time awd. Jeep GC and Subaru XV are permanent, much better. They shouldnt even call part time awd, more like fwd assist. But somehow they get away with it.

ReligiousShooter Now, if it was the V6 only with AWD, and the I-4 only with FWD, it would be a good 50-50 split, and mommy could race to the school in record time - and for about $33,000!

ReligiousShooter: I agree. This thing gets decent mileage, but I'd gladly lose 3 mpg for more power.

When I posted this I hadn't even heard what he said there at the end that was pretty cool

MrThepilviVlogs Toyota Rav4

why?

Some of my reasons: a. previous experience with Toyota- I have driven 2 previous Rav4s into the ground, each with over 500,000km not to mention similar experience with my Tacomas b. in my geographic area, I find the Hyundai dealers to be "greasy" - too fixated with trashing other brands (particularly Toyota) c. in my geographic area, these same Hyundai dealers service departments nickel and dime customers to death on service. My sister in law, cousin and a good friend are all fed up with their service, d. I find the design of Hyundai vehicles to be "cheesy" - I've grown super tired of the Elantra, Sonata and Veloster. Just my personal opinion. e. I have a long, long relationship with Japanese technology - including motorcycles, snowmobiles, their automobiles. My experience involves driving and working on Land Cruisers, Hilux trucks, diesel and gas on three different continents. Just my preference... But hey, we have a Hyundai portable generator that I leave at the hunt camp. It doesn't work bad, for now. Won't leave the better Honda generators behind though.... Those are just some of my reasons.....

Toyota if you want a affordable reliable car or hyundai that looks slightly better and a tiny bit expensive.

Looks are subjective Carl. I don't buy Korean crap. It doesn't last like a Toyota

Toyota has had that lock since the 80's

Tan N One that shuts off at 25 mph? I agree that Toyota has had 4WD with a locking center differential since the 80's, but nothing that shuts off on it's own -- or I would have bought one.

Max speed with Subaru's X-mode is 18 mph Once you exceed it, it automatically shuts off

Max speed in X-mode is 25 MPH -- got to try it in the snow. Same specs as the Toyota. It's a "nice to have" unless you plan to drive in deep snow or mud -- then it's "got to have".

You can activate the X-mode (hit the button) up to 25 mph. But at 25 mph, it won't activate. You have slow down to 18 mph or less. for it to kick in. Not the same as Toyota

I had a 98 Outback went to 220k miles before I sold it, ran great, changed the head gaskets ONCE. We have a 09 Legacy, got at 60k miles,we have put on 50k and there hasn't been a single issue. NOT ONE. We also had an 09 Forester that was awesome, it's a shame it was totaled before we were able to get some good use out of it.

***** Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's somewhere in the USA.

***** Hi Robert, here you go. 38.781943,-110.059419

nathan adlen Thanks Nathan! This is on my short list whenever I get a Renegade.

nathan adlen Hey Nathan love the off road reviews! Always wondered when you guys do the off road in Colorado, where is that place at? You usually are around a shooting range.

We have a few places that we film at. We use the Switzerland Trail, Bounce School near Boulder and Lefthand Canyon. All of them have shooting ranges nearby. Hope that helps!

Honestly, I think the Sube AWD system in the best out there, but for most driving I would say this Rav is well capable. I have a 2014 XLE and it's got me through good snow, mountain passes and roads, loose , steep fire roads and out into BLM territory. Its a crossover, its not an off road vehicle. A Forester I think has the edge definitely, but if you know how to drive in the conditions you are in, the Rav will get you through what doesn't drag your bottom out. I think it just comes down to what real world conditions you will be driving in , I know my Rav can get across fields , up fire roads and through snow and ice, I would say the Subaru, has the edge on better control and wheel distribution especially at higher speeds, but in slick or muddy conditions, the Rav , when slowed down a bit does fine. Worst thing I noticed for the Rav especially this year with a few good snow storms and having to get through plowed up snow banks and frozen slushed roads, the Rav 4 has some understeer to it and its a LIGHT vehicle. I notice it doing better actually when the whole family was in the car and I leave the thing in ECO mode and it put less torque to the wheels which allowed it to spin out less. Subaru though has wider seats and the steering column telescopes out further, I'm almost 6"3 and 220 lb. , so if you are a bigger guy, the Rav seats have to be lowered and the steering wheel fully extended out. So more room I feel in the Forester and definitely in the Outback.

It's got torque management so doesn't need locking diffs. I got stuck in mine and all 4 wheels were spinning

@@itsashedthing6123 torque managment is just using the breaks to simulate a lsd. its not as good but cheaper to make=more profit

Take it to the shop for recalls.

Make sure that Renegade has a good warranty!

Just make sure to be familiar with the tow truck guy. Maybe become friends and get a lift for free.

Aren't all of these actually commercials for the auto companies?

tmklunk TFLCar has done several pieces including the 4.4 Rav4. This has been the most positive video/review yet. Go watch the initial off-road review with the side steps on the model they were reviewing. That one didn't sound like a commercial. Nor did the comparison to the CR-V where, in the end, the Rav4 seemed a nose better, but they called it a draw. This is the first video in which they highlight some of the aspects that drew me to the Rav4 over the CR-V (and I'm a Honda guy)... It's nice to see the differentiating features get...well... featured. Keep up the good work guys.