2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

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2019 Toyota RAV4 looks very different from the model it replaces, but that is just the beginning. Sharp looks resemble those of US Toyota models - the Highlander and the 4Runner. I also see a bit of Jeep Cherokee. By the way, the Cherokee is only marginally larger, than the RAV4. The 2019 Toyota RAV4 is built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), which allows among others better packaging of the hybrid powertrain. And the hybrid powertrain in the new Toyota RAV4 is supposed to be more refined, and more efficient.
Starting price: 30 000 euro
As tested: ~46 000 euro
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@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

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@conorzayden8183 3 жыл бұрын

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@garyalan6975 5 жыл бұрын

Reviewers go on about the time the hatch closes, why stand at the back waiting? It closes so what. I don't find this a problem.

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

Before I walk away from the car I want to make sure it's properly closed and locked. There is no close&lock option, so I would have to walk away (in ten seconds I can be inside my house), and then lock the car via remote. And hope it reaches. In ten seconds a cat can jump inside, a child can stick its fingers under the lid, whatever. 10 seconds it's just a long, long time.

@tectorama 2 ай бұрын

I agree, no problem at all. Imagine if the hatch came down faster and people were injured. There would be dozens of people trying to sue Toyota. Ours also came with the side steps, no problem with those either. In Europe the 2020 models come with Android auto and Apple car play. The navigation also accepts voice commands, but isn't that easy to use unless you have the exact location you want to get to. In the UK all Rav4's come as hybrids with AWD, plus a plug in option. Expect around 50mpg (Imperial gallons) if driven with a light foot.

@owendunne9889 5 жыл бұрын

Good job with the review

@andymckenna5387 3 жыл бұрын

Went to get a corolla, came back with the RAV4, love it!

@krasimirstefanov1134 3 жыл бұрын

The best video about the new RAV4!!!

@berbrincat5178 Жыл бұрын

Dzien dobry . Thanks for this great informative video. The Rav4 looks much nicer than the previous editions. Hoping that in the near future I will own one 😀

@MarekDrivesENG Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@andistr2231 5 жыл бұрын

Critical as always, but I like this style of journalism of You. Thank you. Greetings from Stuttgart, Germany, Andrzej, ASC Chauffeur

@TimothyOBrien1958 5 жыл бұрын

Who cares if you have to unlock and then open. And it seemed to open and close at a good rate as far as I'm concerned.

@jmrdrgz 5 жыл бұрын

Wow this guy is brutally honest. Great to bring down some of the hype about the car to have a better realistic impression of the car. I think this is one of the most needed reviews. The majority of all the others, if not all, are all positive. It is refreshing to get a dose of reality.

@adrianbyron-parker5797 4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered the RAV4 😁

@antonioacy860 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review. waiting for Corolla TS :-D

@rightlanehog3151 5 жыл бұрын

The whole planet is waiting.

@stephena3900 5 жыл бұрын

We used to have a v6 rav4 i remembered my dad outrunning tuned civics back then but fuel economy sucks.

@mirage-iq5sy 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice review as always and those extra minutes, due to the tailgate I guess, much appreciated! Keep up the good work!

@robtt997 5 жыл бұрын

You just know this car will go on for years and be very reliable .Much more so than the German rivals !

@stevethea5250 5 жыл бұрын

Its simple. A brand new car has no history, how you care for it will shape the car. A second hand car is basically a gamble on how its been treated in the past. You have no idea if the previous person treated the car very badly and decided they they were a mechanic overnight and put twice as much oil as it needed etc.

@Driver6M 5 жыл бұрын

@@stevethea5250 Talk to a auto mechanic that works for any German brand about warranty claims ;) They'll tell you about horror stories that go on for days

@TurUwU 5 жыл бұрын

Dunno about that. I have 2007 BMW E92 and have zero problems. Besides one taillight not working. Which happens in newer cars too.

@randomguy5505 5 жыл бұрын

@@hartzland7658 They have no soul? Did you just say that?

@Lucky8s 5 жыл бұрын

@@randomguy5505 He's not wrong. It's a car, not a person.

@HALWG51 5 жыл бұрын

I like the color of your tester.

@LuisGonzalez-sb9lx 4 жыл бұрын

Long live Rav4 (literally)! 😎

@lunarthenoob 5 жыл бұрын

Who would notice what looks like a lambo huricans lights behind in the night but its the light design

@HimaiDapaletu 5 жыл бұрын

another great review Marek! Greetings again from Romania :)

@zambesis 2 жыл бұрын

great tip about the steps

@keystonecop2005 5 жыл бұрын

Your review seems to be presented in a manner that shows some dislike for the vehicle, and the Toyota design team. I do love your brutally honest review. First review of about ten I have seen that mentions some of its faults and issues (Some done with great humor). Overall, I think this is a great vehicle, and hope some of the issues are fixed next year. Hope to see a review of the Toyota Prius Prime.

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

Actually I think it's not bad looking, if you pick a brighter color. As for Prius Prime, here it is: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e7dpl7Kqlt3RZoU.html

@adrianbyron-parker5797 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have often come back to my Merc C Class estate and the boot is open as I have unlocked and opened the boot while the keys were in my pocket. Open and unlock might seem a pain but may prevent my tools and laptop being stolen👍

@MrNordlandfahrer 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video as always by Marek. Toyota Hybrid have no CVT, but a planetary gear which is even better. It can`t break, so to speak. I especially like the new RAV Hybrid with the all-wheel drive option. I've been driving the CHR Hybrid for a few months now and I'm very excited. When it was cold I had about 5 to 6 liters and currently about 4 l on average consumption. For single trips I came to 3,1liters. Toyota keep what they promise.

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

They call it eCVT, so as far as an average buyer is concerned, it's CVT.

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

@Waldemar Ishibashi I've watched a fair bit of material about eCVT, and I still have no clue how it works :)

@Kwisatzhaderachgiveadogabone 5 жыл бұрын

Marek Drives Weber Auto KZfaq channel has excellent videos which will fill your knowledge bucket to overflowing!

@guniseran 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, this thing will outlast those German competitors by 2-3 decades. You want comfort then stick to Mercedes but you need change that thing every 3_4 years

@Neatspejamasis 5 жыл бұрын

But at it's 10th year it will start rusting more than it's competitors.

@LuisGonzalez-sb9lx 4 жыл бұрын

Andrius M hell the fuck no.

@rncondie 5 жыл бұрын

Just test drove Rav 4 Hybrid XLE I own a Rav 4 2016 and the hybrid is much quicker. I tested the gas version 2019 and was turned off over the constant shifting from the 8 speed and the engine noise with the lack of under hood insulation. Our next purchase will be the Hybrid Rav 4 when Toyota includes Android which hopefully will be the 2020 model year.

@DanLekin 5 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for the FL. I hope it'll have Android Auto, a better instrument cluster and a safety feature for the electric trunk. I did a test drive with the 4X2 Hybrid and it's great. I also like the bulky design very much, though I understand why some people don't like it. The engines and the transmission work very good together and the fuel economy is simply awesome. This is the best SUV on the market (for my personal needs).

@iainansell5930 4 жыл бұрын

apparently android auto will be coming via a dealership software update, as far as I know, free.

@jomojigz 5 жыл бұрын

@5:33 yes it will show you the map in north initially, but as you move or drive your car it will changed back to 3D view.

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

Perhaps in the full screen mode (though AFAIR after restarting the car it always returned to North on top). The main screen with widgets is always North on top, and I found no settings to change that.

@bogospel 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Marek, great review. So said that the engine is different than previous Rav. So is it different than lexus Nx? How would you compare the two?

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

AFAIR it's different to that in NX. That said I've only drive the 200t a few years ago.

@SkiwiJohn 5 жыл бұрын

I had the previous gen Rav4 and loved it in every way...except for the horrendous suspension! Felt every single little, and big, bump on the road. A really jiggly ride. Contemplating this new one, though, but only if the ride is much better.

@bogospel 5 жыл бұрын

Rav 4 is more expensive than cx5, yes it gets hybrid power but costs way more. I hope for a CHR with the new 2.0 180 hp hybrid.

@18_rabbit 5 жыл бұрын

fantastic review--as usual. The best!

@squeezy99 4 жыл бұрын

In a couple of US reviews they complained about a clicking sound every time the brake pedal is pressed. Has anyone experienced this?

@djoetma 5 жыл бұрын

2:37 I actually like this. I'm always afraid that this stuff happens to me automatically, f.e. when you sit down and one of the keys in your pocket activates the boot accidentally by pressing against the button.

@MarquesBland 5 жыл бұрын

Seriously. My dad has often gone out to his GMC Terrain and had the back opened because he's done that while away from the car.

@TheJirator 5 жыл бұрын

Great fuel consumption Marek!

@BestAppsGame 5 жыл бұрын

Waiting for Mazda 3 test 8:47 :))

@stevethea5250 5 жыл бұрын

Rrp and campaign pricing are different. Even reading the ts and cs says that its on paying full price. Feel free to find out guys, but u wont know your interest rate till after you buy the car, so you might not be in the position to actually get the 2.9%! To the OP, are you a car salesman or Business Manager? What im getting at, is can u legally talk about finance? 1 can and 1 cant, what category are you in?

@akleviathaniii634 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Would love to see how the FWD performs in light terrain and on snow compared to AWD... Just to have an ideat if the extra 3000 Euro are worth it...

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

Damn it, it's spring :) I'll see what I can do in the winter.

@jomojigz 5 жыл бұрын

@5:19 Regarding the buttons on the infotainment, if Toyota put large buttons with the letters on it, those letters will fade in the long run as you always touch those buttons when pressing it.

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

The lettering is under a laminated panel. They could have used buttons with letters under tiny laminated panels as well.

@robertadams1107 2 жыл бұрын

Spoke to a Toyota dealer in the UK about the camera in the top of the hatch which shows the image in the rear view mirror. He was not aware that this was a feature or even an option. Maybe UK spec cars don't have them(?).

@qnn3449 5 жыл бұрын

what price the dealer get these at 2019rav4 xle awd

@jeshmarjara4490 2 жыл бұрын

Are the fuel economy figures from hybrid NiMH battery or hybrid Li-ion battery?

@robc8593 5 жыл бұрын

Good review as always... I really enjoyed my test drive (UK model) and have ordered one ..yes Cyan Splash! but I think it may be half a year to get one delivered here, Toyota cannot make them quick enough. No other (non plug-in) SUV is a tax efficient as this for company car drivers, not even the excellent Honda CR-V hybrid. If you think the boot is slow.. try a Mitsubishi Outlander!! I can make a cup of coffee by time its down and I can actually lock the car!

@melfarus 5 жыл бұрын

Eye accommodation on the rear view mirror display is an interesting issue, I wonder if it's something that the manufacturers didn't even think of before implementing them

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

I guess it's something one could get used to, but rather as a permanent solution, than a temporary alternative.

@kixxoff928 5 жыл бұрын

I test drove rav4 with this mirror - really unpleasant experience. To me it was eye focus issue - when you look ahead, your eyes focus somewhere far. With standard mirror the eyes also focus far (just through the mirror). You drop a quick look, check what's behind. This happens real quick - 1 second maybe Now when the screen is on - the eyes are focusing to a close object - a small screen that is few cm from you. It takes 1-3 seconds to switch, and then re-focus back on the road ahead (another 1-2 seconds. I did not like this at all.

@ryanskare6670 5 жыл бұрын

Apparently you need to spend more time reading the manual and messing with settings

@ciaranmckenna5034 6 ай бұрын

Great in-depth review. What are the Rav4's competitors? And do they score better?

@MarekDrivesENG 6 ай бұрын

I don't have a playlist specifically for compact crossovers (though probably I should make one). You'll find some competitors here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZ2dlK2g1Z7Fj5c.html&ab_channel=MarekDrivesinEnglish Mazda CX-5 is a great car, the non-hybrid Honda CR-V of the era was excellent as well. Subaru Forester is one hell of a car.

@ciaranmckenna5034 6 ай бұрын

@@MarekDrivesENG thanks for the update. Yes a comparison video would be very useful. Great channel, thanks again.

@vvp1002 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review, as usually....Thus thanks, Marek..... I did not expect, but in Kyiv new Hybrid RAV4 already quite common....Just watching white one few days ago right in my place...Its seems quite OK, even slightly long bonnet and square wheel arches... Sad I cannot test drive by myself hybrids yet. No diesel on this new RAV4 available at all.... If someone can invent recuperation for diesel engines its would be much more efficient than this type of hybrids..

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

But they already have. Peugeot offered previous 3008 and 508 with a diesel full hybrid system. It sold so well, they cancelled it :) Now Audi and Mercedes offer some of their engines (including diesels) with a mild hybrid system.

@vvp1002 5 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives never hear about

@Snowpeak74 5 жыл бұрын

Screen for mounting the phone holder.. ahahaha. This is the best shot in 2019. 😂😂

@Neatspejamasis 5 жыл бұрын

Didn't still owned any Rav4, neither SUV or crossover. Media buttons look like straight from 90's aftermarket car stereo. Exterior looks edgy and new. Interesting how it will look after a few years. Is glovebox cooled?

@iainansell5930 4 жыл бұрын

it does look like it'll be easier to swap out the head unit for an aftermarket type, there are android auto aftermarket head units available for the previous model(not toyota units though)

@jonathanmellish4439 Жыл бұрын

We have the 4th gen version and agree with your thoughts on the mpg and compromised boot size. It’s rare to get 50 uk mpg but typically 44. The engine is a bit noisy when accelerating but being older people we don’t do speedy overtaking as it would be a little risky and need careful planning. Comfort is good but handling is not great on bendy roads. I really don’t like the new rav looks with the square wheel arches and prefer the Honda CR-V.

@louisstennes4542 5 жыл бұрын

I am guessing the rear hatch is so slow is due to a safety concern. someone may be near the hatch like a small child or someone not paying attention and the hatch speed gives time to get out of the way. I saw other SUVs that seem to have the same slow hatch opening and closing.

@valdius85 5 жыл бұрын

Apparently there were some court cases in the US.

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

@louis stennes somehow other manufacturers don't have such concerns :)

@louisstennes4542 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe. But in the USA suing people is as common as brushing one's teeth. It is a real spectator sport. Drive on any highway and every other billboard is put up by a lawyer and even one lawyer uses the term "One Call, That's All."

@mk817 Ай бұрын

Dear Marek, I really enjoy your informative and straight to the point reviews. Without seeming indiscreet, I want to ask what brand of car you would recommend for someone looking for a used car. A car with an 1.8 to 2.0 L diesel engine, automatic transmission, 170 hp or more and no more than 90.000 Km. Best regards, MK

@MarekDrivesENG Ай бұрын

Thanks! I don't do used car advice. Also your criteria is so broad you should input it into a used car website, see what comes out, narrow it down to what you're vaguely interested in, and then investigate on case-by-case basis.

@mk817 Ай бұрын

Dear Marek, thank you for finding the time to follow up on my question. In case you can recommend a pre-owned car website, could you please let me know. Wishing you all the best, MK

@Mf-wt2bb 5 жыл бұрын

Gut Gut

@bog1dan 3 ай бұрын

Hi Marek! What's the sound inside at 140 km/h ? The older versions were loud . Thanks !

@MarekDrivesENG 3 ай бұрын

14? Like a whisper. 140? Still loud.

@bog1dan 3 ай бұрын

My bad ! 140. Had the 2008 and 2016 models. At 140 they were too loud. It's even annoying on short term roads.

@minashafik5715 5 жыл бұрын

need to ask about tank capacity was small compared to the car size

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

55L. I got 5.4L/100km, so I could have driven it for 1000 km on one tank.

@minashafik5715 5 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives thank you i had one with my uncle in California and we had problem for stopping form time to time to fill up some petrol keep up your review are very good and practical

@BobFlavinVideo 5 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to testing this one, shame there isn't a full electric one yet

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

Or at least a PHEV. Ford Edge would be brilliant as a PHEV.

@michaelhennebry2858 5 жыл бұрын

Hate the complaints about boot opening its cool people have no patients

@Kwisatzhaderachgiveadogabone 5 жыл бұрын

Michael Hennebry Unless they are a Doctor. 🙂 Try "patience". They would be screaming bloody murder and sue the world the first time it knocked them on their ass or crushed their child. Even manually opened rear hatches have friction designed into their struts to control speed. If you happen to be standing next to these rear hatches you have to get out of the freaking way when they open and close. Totally agree, the speed complaints are ridiculous.

@jomojigz 5 жыл бұрын

@@Kwisatzhaderachgiveadogabone I agree with you, its safety design to be slow so that you will have time to avoid being crushed. What if it closes in 3 secs? Will it get a good criticism? Or are you going to freak out to get out away from it? Some people are so impatient that even a 3 sec lags they complaint. When you press the button to close it, leave it, you don't have to wait until it fully closes, you will have an alert in the instrument panel if its still open.

@ruswinterfel9888 5 жыл бұрын

So what is the real fuel efficiency for this hybrid....? Still confused

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

8+ L/100km on the motorway (120-140 km/h), 5.5 L/100km in the city.

@ayamethompson9435 5 жыл бұрын

So, can’t you lock it manually. The trunks

@iainansell5930 4 жыл бұрын

yah, in the previous version, theres a little button next to opening button, that locks it, can't imagine that they would change that.

@jmmaddison 5 жыл бұрын

How does it compare to Subaru forester?

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

I have no idea. I haven't driven one in years.

@eleeter 5 жыл бұрын

Is this guy auditioning for Debbie Downer the movie?

@JB-oo3cw 2 жыл бұрын

The infotainment 'why not use bigger buttons and write on them rather than above them?'. I think that is a really good question! The climate control is really chunky and easy to use, maybe even with freezing cold hands so why not make the infotainment easier to hit on the move? The only thing I could think was that Toyota build cars to theoretically last a long time so maybe they thought the words would fade from the buttons of they were pressed a lot over 150,000 miles+ if they were printed onto them.... but then the buttons on the steering wheel have graphics printed onto them.....

@maxzorin9425 4 жыл бұрын

".... ages and ages and ages...." 14 seconds? I not sure what time scale you use to qualify 14 seconds for "ages and ages and ages" Chill out...

@rahulp911 5 жыл бұрын

Some one doesn’t like Japanese cars :)

@LuisGonzalez-sb9lx 4 жыл бұрын

Rahul Patel that’s almost racism jk

@robdenaro4215 5 жыл бұрын

Does it have a full size spare wheel?

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

Repair kit only here in Poland, but further east there may be a spare as an option.

@iainansell5930 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives space saver spare in the UK on the excel, not sure about lower trims

@jomojigz 4 жыл бұрын

@@iainansell5930 if you get the premium package you don't get space saver spare but rather a repair kit. Either way, both will restrict you from driving over 50 mph, I rather choose the repair kit it does not add weight to the car but you can still drive to the nearest tyre shop for replacement so you can drive at motorway speed.

@alliejr 5 жыл бұрын

👍🏽

@GeordiLaForgery 3 жыл бұрын

The electric motor on the boot is just a problem waiting to happen.

@renwickfonceca7552 4 жыл бұрын

You got to be patient with her boot man .

@chat2stephen 5 жыл бұрын

Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote for 3 secs and it should open the tailgate. Noob

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That's the first relevant comment on the matter. I'll try it with the next Toyota I get for testing.

@TWARDOWSKY. 5 жыл бұрын

Way is in Europe version no Apple CarPlay? (USA have also Entune 3.0, Europe Touch® 2 multimedia system, way?) this is totally senseless. Maybe will Toyota Rav4 get this in the future end 2019? If yes, can you than make a upgrade software if you already bay a RAV4 V gen version without AppleCar? Thank you for answer.

@dimitris.p.kepenos 5 жыл бұрын

You have a point. Toyota in the US has Android Auto, Alexa and Apple Car play on all their latest cars...here in EU it handles slowly the required licencing. On the other hand the new Corolla (former Auris) has Android Auto and Apple CP from the get go, I was looking into the new RAV4 and when I asked, Toyota said that the hardware is ready for Android Auto but not activated and when the licencing is done Toyota will offer free retrofit (to what ever requires it) or update to activated. So technically you could get a RAV4 now and when Toyota will get the licence you could go to a dealer and they would enable it for free. PS: You should ask your dealer and contact Toyota to make sure you won't pay a thing, some dealer are sketchy.

@TWARDOWSKY. 5 жыл бұрын

Dimitris Kepenos thank you for you competent answer!

@iainansell5930 4 жыл бұрын

@@TWARDOWSKY. i was told by my dealership in the UK, that android auto is coming soon, and it will be a free software update..

@catozachrisen4432 Жыл бұрын

Love and trust your reviews. But come on, having to click your thumb twice can't really be that much of a problem 🙂

@Kwisatzhaderachgiveadogabone 5 жыл бұрын

It is a shame the 2019 Lexus NX300h (a RAV4 in a party dress) didn't adapt the Gen5 power plant. Gen4's less than stellar performance, while the Gen5 power plant has been out in every fricking Camry hybrid all last year!!!! Lexus you coulda had me back, ya blew it.

@northernaurora_ 4 жыл бұрын

This review seems to do nothing but play on problems that don't exist.

@kwilliams1810 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, Love your humor, (non slip floor mat :-), But - ordinary sat-nav, with no apple or android car play?? Am I supposed to stick a Garmin/Tom Tom onto the dash/screen for the next 4 years or so? For me, this could be a deal breaker as one of the big reasons I wanted to upgrade was so as NOT have to have this setup. If this is a software licencing issue with Android and Apple (read saving £), then in my view, this current situation will not serve them well. After all, how many Apple/Android licences could they have paid for, just from the profit they would have made from the car they will now not be selling me? Seems very shortsighted to me. All other details were acceptable to me, including the price.

@MarekDrivesENG 2 жыл бұрын

AFAIK they added Android Auto to some cars retroactively, but you'd have to check VIN with the dealer to verify, whether a particular car can be upgraded or not. Also with the new system launched in Lexus NX, Toyota bZ4x and Subaru Solterra there are some issues with Android Auto. For now it's not wireless, and has some connection issues. Long story short - it should work right out of the box.

@Patrick-fs5pw 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Marke, at 5.19 The Buttons are so because if you make bigger one an writte "Menu" on them after 4-5 years you wont able to read because the color will be almost gone away....but like these they look in 7 Year of use like new....They design thinks to be sustaine...allmost all other car Man. dont

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

That's if they just printed the word menu on the button. However Toyota printed words under a transparent panel. Why not make larger buttons with transparent panels on top? If it makes the car too expensive, perhaps they should rethink their strategy. Infotainment is increasingly important, especially with cars going semi-autonomous.

@iainansell5930 4 жыл бұрын

44k euro? wow, same model is £34k in the UK

@MarekDrives 4 жыл бұрын

With options like the one here it goes up to 37k gbp, which translates into about 41k euro.

@sonyahathaway5129 5 жыл бұрын

My only complaint when I test drove the 2019 Hybrid Limited was the front is too long. I’m going with a 2018-2016 hybrid limited, the front is shorter and it’s more aesthetically pleasing

@oneblach 5 жыл бұрын

Every other review complains about the road and engine noise. You noticed improvement instead?

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

Which every other review?

@oneblach 5 жыл бұрын

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@afcgeo882 5 жыл бұрын

The older model was worse. Also, the non-hybrid is much worse. The hybrid now is pretty quiet. The links you provided are reviews of the non-hybrid car.

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

Carwow - I didn't notice any brake noise (maybe it's his test car), at 15:10 he says it's pretty quiet, there's just a little tire and wind noise. He claims C5 Aircross was quiet, whereas mine was really loud at motorway speeds. The next 4 are US spec non-hybrid, so pretty much irrelevant, BUT: The Straight Pipes are referring to acceleration sound, and then they say the cabin is quiet. Steve Hammes is also referring to engine noise under hard acceleration. Tom Voelk also doesn't like the engine sound under hard acceleration. Consumer Reviews also complain about the engine sound under acceleration. To me it sounds pretty much like any other car with CVT, when you floor it.

@afcgeo882 5 жыл бұрын

Marek Drives unfortunately, you’re right. These new Direct Injection engines run rough. In North America, at least, the Rav4 gets an Aisin 8-speed with the non-hybrid 2.5L, instead of a CVT. Those are mostly Canadian-built cars. They are also missing the hood blanket, as insulation, on those models. They may have cheapened out in sound insulation there. The hybrids are all made in Japan and still have the blankets.

@Tom-uk2ow 5 жыл бұрын

Just wait second car in your rewiew.... soul red........

@whiterockrunner 5 жыл бұрын

Actually you did not read the manual or use the car in real life! You can lock and unlock the car using the switches on the hatch. no need to use the remote.

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

1. The button on the inside of tailgate is to close the tailgate and to adjust the opening height. 2. The button on the outside of the tailgate is unlocks the car, and opens the tailgate. I'm not sure about locking. 3. The button on the key fob opens the tailgate, but in order to use it you first need to unlock the car, for example with another button on the key fob. It's a minor inconvenience, but an inconvenience nonetheless, especially with the amount of time the tailgate on this car takes to open and close.

@TimothyOBrien1958 5 жыл бұрын

Nobody asked for? I love being able to have a camera running while I'm driving so I can see how close a car is behind me.

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

But that's a rear view mirror.

@dieterfontaine78 5 жыл бұрын

Whats the point of a hands free tailgate if you still have to unlock the vehicle manualy?

@deletethisaccountmofos 5 жыл бұрын

Common sense i guess. Do you want your dog to open the trunk while you just cleaning the windscreen on locked car ? :-)

@dieterfontaine78 5 жыл бұрын

@@deletethisaccountmofos no but if you're hands are full and you can't reach the key you can't open you're trunk. While kicking under the bumper with full hands should make the trunk open so you can put you're stuff in.

@deletethisaccountmofos 5 жыл бұрын

@@dieterfontaine78 Okay, i have to admit i didn't notice "key proximity unlock" feature which would mitigate this behaviour, right?

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

@Go ran that dog wagging its tail under the car commercial seems to stick :)

@mipmipmipmipmip 5 жыл бұрын

that 1980s aesthetics of screens and buttons might have some appeal but not at €46k

@gerrycabanban4519 5 жыл бұрын

Under the Couch???

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

@Gerry Cabanban You're right, it's an on-the-fly translation from Polish, where we call the rear seat "couch". That said I've seen it used also for back seats.

@cameronmiles5651 5 жыл бұрын

Was getting excited for electric and hybrid vehicles but they still aren't built well enough for the general public. There's no used market for this hybrid. The warranty covers 8 years of battery life when it dies out of warranty a replacement will cost more than 5000 us dollars making most want to salvage the vehicle. A lot of people just cant afford a brand new car.

@iainansell5930 4 жыл бұрын

you can get recon batteries for much cheaper than that.... hoovies garage youtube channel changed a 2008 prius battery for 1000 US dollars

@taharkahla8200 4 жыл бұрын

Those control knobs in the RAV4 still looks like yesterday design. Do not know what so special of this RAV 4 till now. Still looks dull and antique .

@SalManila1 2 жыл бұрын

My children use the steps .

@MarekDrivesENG 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, steps are good for kids, but less so for adults.

@1rcproductions 5 жыл бұрын

Do you want the trunk to open so fast that it hits people and knocks them out in the parking lot? :-)

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

Let's just say some tailgates open/close faster, and don't kill anyone :)

@1rcproductions 5 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives I just pictured a funny skit..... with all these people knocked out in a parking lot. lol

@newbeginnings8566 4 жыл бұрын

Toyota always screws up with their infotainment system.. Poor quality camera image is not welcome... Not sure if this toyota will last as long as the older Toyota models...

@trk958 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a bit ugly with CVT transmission. No apple carplay / android auto probably because toyota consider that europeans are not smart enough, like amerikans. However has a predicted reliability. My choice is the new Mazda CX-5.

@djoetma 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe they are going to support it with an update? The (for Europe) new Camry has the same problem and they are saying about his car that they are going to update it. Btw, Android Auto/Carplay is easier than manual controls.

@valdius85 5 жыл бұрын

@@dannyzdenek2125 How reliable is the belt CVT part of the AT in Mazda? I am planning to do a lot of mountain drives with aggressive hill climbs and decents...

@valdius85 5 жыл бұрын

@@dannyzdenek2125 Just to clarify: I meant tarmac steep hills up and down. With some cargo in the car - the usual camping scenario. A lot of engine breaking, starts up hills etc. The mountains in Japan are a reliability challenge for both engine and transmission. When you mentioned CVT it got me thinking - these belts and pulleys do not like hills ;) Then I checked the design and, so far, I cannot find any actual belt and pulleys like in belt type CVT. They are mentioned by name but I cannot see them in the cross sections. It might be just normal marketing BS :) There are clutches inside of the torque converter. There are planetary gears like in normal AT. No usual CVT looking "thing". Let me know if there is some detailed info about it. I like Mazda, A LOT. NA Petrol only - hate DPF and mechanics ;) Already driven CX-3 in Norway, winter, above arctic cycle. Amazing vehicle.

@radlink14 5 жыл бұрын

It has apple carplay. It just doesn't have Android auto, and I highly doubt they would upgrade existing 2019 models.

@iainansell5930 4 жыл бұрын

@@radlink14 Android update is coming with a free update...... the problem is a licencing issue to do with Data?

@Gforce000 5 жыл бұрын

Complaint about insufficient tight of the license plate screws, serious? wtf is that

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

It's not a complaint. It's an observation that the only sound is that of an improperly mounted license plate.

@moyx1999 5 жыл бұрын

go review a Skoda or a VW....!!!

@mikrobinamtv1 5 жыл бұрын

The tone of your voice and the way you phrase everything sound like you don't like the car. Like you are mocking Toyota.

@mikrobinamtv1 5 жыл бұрын

@Moonspell that's a horrible car

@hartzland7658 5 жыл бұрын

The front looks like a pissed off Japanese guy. Only thing I liked was the lift up tailgate instead of the stupid swing open of the previous generation.

@spencoir1 5 жыл бұрын

I like Japanese reliability my wife likes German style, guess what car we have? A freakin Tiguan! If your wife doesn’t like the looks, you.....are.....buggered

@Lewythefly 5 жыл бұрын

Clearly your wife wears the pants

@djoetma 5 жыл бұрын

Buy a Supra.

@Tuppoo94 2 жыл бұрын

Solution: Wife wants to drive a German car, wife can buy one with her own money. Then you can chuckle all the way home when you pick her up from the repair shop in your boring but reliable Toyota.

@Anthropos_X 5 жыл бұрын

It's expensive! And only 2.0 lt... with all the taxes here in Greece, it will fail! Everyone needs the 1.8 lt hybrid! 😥

@TheDarknessConsumesMe666 5 жыл бұрын

The back end design was taken from the Kia Sorento Unfortunately

@toni.j.junior320 4 жыл бұрын

Try being less judgmental. I mean it's a good car; if you want car with your likes then go for Mercedes, BMW, or Audi.

@MarekDrives 4 жыл бұрын

If you want to hear all positives talk to a salesman.

@toni.j.junior320 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives No. I don't want to 'hear all positive talks'. Not all cars are perfect but what I'm trying to say is that you are being very tough and hard on these cars. For example, the infotainment on this car may not be of your own likes but it's certainly good at other aspects and not only for hanging your phone like you did in the video! You might hate it but other reviewers think it's good the way it is. I understand that you are a tough reviewer but sometimes you just go too far!

@MarekDrives 4 жыл бұрын

Depends on what you compare it to. Off the top of my head I can't think of many that are as useless as this one (maybe SsangYong, and Lexus of course), but if you look at Hyundai/KIA they will have much better infotainment systems. Also, at the time of filming Toyota didn't offer Apple Carplay or Android Auto. They are gradually upgrading the infotainment systems in their new cars. Some may also be retrofitted. Also I recently reviewed the face lifted C-HR with the same infotainment system, and some of the issues I mentioned here have been addressed. To sum up: at the time of filming this was crap. If you buy a new car now, it may be less bad.

@Snowhite808 4 жыл бұрын

hate the car, love the review.

@deletethisaccountmofos 5 жыл бұрын

I love your reviews but this one is pinnacle of sarcasm show and it really doesn't help anyone. Actually this behaviour is getting more and more prominent in your reviews and i don't know what's the goal with it. Anyways, always appreciate the effort no doubt about it.

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

What is so sarcastic about this review?

@deletethisaccountmofos 5 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives Not the whole review but some of parts, starting right away with boot lid, out of curiosity i would like to know times of other boot lids :-), also the outer step ... oh i have to go for a beer now, no time to write everything :-)

@breathelife365 5 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives You are sarcastic, overly. I've owned over 40 cars and am very critical of cars. This is one of the most technologically advanced and best vehicles offered at this price point. As someone else already mentioned... You should review manual a little more and refine your style. Bitter, bitter, bitter.

@MarekDrives 5 жыл бұрын

@Breathe Life I think there are enough happy-chappy reviewers out there. I also wish people would be a bit more specific, than leave a passive-aggressive comment on the lines of "you should review manual a little more". If you know something I don't out with it! I'm always keen to learn.

@oddities-whatnot 4 жыл бұрын

Nit picking for no reason, much like most other reviewers. Does anyone review cars without saying negative things about them ? When I go to a showroom and look at a car its because I like the car. As a buyer im not going to say to the salesperson "I want to buy this car but I dont like the sat nav or the dashboard material or the seat position or the ride quality" . Who does that ? Nobody, so why point out problems with a car that are simply not there ? You dont buy a car you dont like !

@MarekDrives 4 жыл бұрын

If you don't want to hear negative things, why don't you just go to the dealer? A salesman will tell you everything you this is the best car in the world. Spoiler alert: it's not.