Best SUV on the market? 2020 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid review and road test
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Is a waiting list justified for the 2019/2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid? Yes, absolutely. We recently crowned it the best medium-sized SUV on sale at the moment, and outside of a few minor gripes, it's an incredibly good car that provides outstanding value for money.
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@AyAy008 4 жыл бұрын
US & UK auto journalists: "Boring Toyota, not fast, not sporty, doesn't handle like sports car, doesn't sound like a V10." Aussie auto journalist: *Understands the purpose of this car and appreciates a decent-looking, efficient, reliable car*
@JohnSmith-nz4bn 4 жыл бұрын
Still no V10 though 😂
@jackp2563 4 жыл бұрын
4.8L/100km if I drive like an old church lady 5.1 L / 100 km if I keep speed low and don’t accelerate too fast 5.6L /100 km - normal mode. No fast acceleration Always in eco mode. Best car I ever had.
@trainingtheworld5093 4 жыл бұрын
I hated the old Rav 4. This new one looks great and having the hybrid option available at a reasonable price is great. Toyota is finally making some great cars again.
@leftatedsa 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have to agree. I drove RAV 4s in the 90s, although they weren’t mine though. The seats were dreadful, rock hard and similar to those found on Public transportation. Long drives were back-breaking. Over the years the designs were quite dreadful, too many designers wanting their influence. Toyota held the crown of being mediocre for many years only to have it taken by Nissan and Honda. Finally the 2020 model range has shown a matured Toyota. However, why release a new model without Apple or Android CarPlay saying that it’s available later. Are there existing licensing agreements pending with Garmin or TomTom? Other vehicle manufacturers didn’t have the problem. Or was Toyota hoping to charge it as an option like they tend to do until they realised the competition includes these as standard. They still have a mean streak. I remember the many Hi Ace vans in the 1980s. The up market model came with a radio but it was only A.M. The Koreans are still ahead in loading their cars with ‘goodies’. Admittedly I have a friend who has ordered a 2020 Hybrid and I’m quite excited to know the outcome.
@Middle-of-nowhere 4 жыл бұрын
Nice review guys I love this channel The new RAV4 is absolutely one of the best suvs in this segment
@nathanmurphy5 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks CarAdvice. Another great review. Paul Maric has always been a comprehensive tester and engaging presenter.
@revmotor 4 жыл бұрын
That trim level is the one to buy. XSE in The States. Nice sensible review.
@adrianbernard2409 4 жыл бұрын
Just drove a 2020 Hybrid Rav 4 from Cairns to Airle Beach it was fantastic enough power to take over when needed and fuel economy sensational
@karthikeyanhyd8424 3 жыл бұрын
I love your channel and I have an important question for you - Is Australia getting the RAV4 Black Edition at all and if yes, when is it coming here? I see it is already launched in US and Europe and looks stunning. I did try and call a couple dealerships here and no one seemed to know anything about it yet. Any update on that new color scheme would help me firm up my buy
@rncondie 4 жыл бұрын
I always take a second look when I see a car with the steering wheel on the right side. Happy driving mate I have a Rav 4 Hybrid XLE and I am averaging 5.8 liters per 100 kilometers or 41 mpg in USA
@mikinozz 4 жыл бұрын
Can you guys at CarAdvice please do a review of the Edge? Nearly all reviews focus on the Hybrid. Thanks
@Arun-Jadav-NZ-2 3 жыл бұрын
Dose the Hybrid RAV4 2020 Cruiser/Limited trim has more sound deadning compared to the other trims? Are the Cruiser trim quieter in terms of road noise in the cabin.
@Tienlinhho 4 жыл бұрын
What does full tank get you in miles/km approx?
@imranarshad8479 3 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, I noticed you wearing a nice ring band. Can I ask where you bought it? Thanks
@rightlanehog3151 4 жыл бұрын
It is a good thing Australians are not easily confused with a model of RAV4 called a Cruiser.
@Racebook-ev4zl 4 жыл бұрын
I have the Rav4 hybrid 2020 XLE Badd Ass Transport system, and it's very fun to drive. Glad to have one.
@melissapalamara6848 4 жыл бұрын
When will we know what’s included in the RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser 2021??
@danny3xd1 4 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks!
@12vLife 4 жыл бұрын
Has anybody run the AC overnight while parked in the summer ? Wondering how often the engine turns on and how loud and disruptive it is?
@carinofamily 4 жыл бұрын
Nice review! We have a 2019 toyota Rav4 trail 🥰
@jetman8856 4 жыл бұрын
Bobo
@laurenross5305 4 жыл бұрын
When will you review the 2019 RAV4 Edge model?
@ZzaphodD 4 жыл бұрын
All grey Interior...no please, soft or not. How hard can it be to give you options..
@alanhowemusic2457 10 ай бұрын
I’ve got a Yaris Cross at the moment but had a look at the new 2023 RAV4 and I’m thinking about upscaling.🤗
@setatupe2452 3 жыл бұрын
Does it have rear vents?
@eru6ite 3 жыл бұрын
I ordered mine 6 months ago and was supposed to take delivery this week (February 2021) but delayed indefinitely. The Melbourne dealer advised that there's a global parts shortage (notably computer chips) plus the massive global demand and Toyota can't keep up. The dealer advised there's a meeting next week with Toyota Australia to discuss what they're doing about it and firm up new delivery dates.
@simexous 4 жыл бұрын
Great car. Thanks, but I'll wait for the Prime version which should come out in summer 2020. Much more interesting
@dzat Ай бұрын
How much the battery replacement cost in the future?
@justinbussell7637 4 жыл бұрын
Would the saings of the Hybrid outweigh be worth the price? I want the AWD which only comes with 2.4L Hybrid
@skalc 4 жыл бұрын
Justin Bussell it would depend on how, where, and how much you drive. But having the hybrid in the city, or stop start traffic is much more relaxing as there isn’t the rumble of the engine constantly . Also there’s no delay of power due to stop start.
@shyamkumar9591 4 жыл бұрын
Is this vehicle is launched?
@alfstewart22 2 жыл бұрын
Great to see Paul has moved to green pastures at CarExpert
@ilazacharey22 4 жыл бұрын
can’t wait to drive my car next month
@aussiele1 3 жыл бұрын
Picked up my 2021 RAV4 AWD Cruiser hybrid today. What a dream to drive. I’m stepping up from a 2017 C-HR, so it is super roomy in comparison. It was a LOOOOOOONG 4.5 month wait, but so worth it. 🥰
@pennystang6065 2 ай бұрын
How is it receiveing mine today
@bricksandwheels 4 жыл бұрын
Well this waiting time kills me!!! :3
@angkol60 3 жыл бұрын
I owned one of this beauty and waited six months for it, been driving it for 5 months now and so far I’m very happy with the car I would say it’s 10 out of 10 for me, I travel every day for work around 90 percent of the travel is freeway driving total km per day is 56 km and averaging 5.1 letters per hundred I know that this car is rated 4.7 km per hundred here in Australia but in the US and Canada this car was rated 40 miles per gallon witch is equivalent to 5.8 little per hundred why there is difference on the rating?
@modernsoccer1860 4 жыл бұрын
i hope Toyota will suppress the engine noise from the cabin in the 2021 version of this suv
@vocoerigbvoco 4 жыл бұрын
but there is no digital rear camera
@waichoi 4 жыл бұрын
All dealer said the hybrid waiting period is 6-9 months. Non guarantee. Can refund the $1000 deposit if not deliver after 6 months.
@alanpearly 3 жыл бұрын
Just test drove this car in the GXL trim. Exactly right, quiet when cruising but disproportionately noisy when revving. Didn’t check the 360 camera but the 2019 version looks crap!
@Thevictor79 4 жыл бұрын
Hybrid is the choice, the fuel economy will make up for higher cost in just over 3 years of ownership. Will definitely be trading in my Camry hybrid for it
@sifuerik 4 жыл бұрын
Hybrid second hand cars have much lower values due to impending battery replacement cost! The money you save on petrol will go towards paying for the battery.
@carlosgj1308 4 жыл бұрын
Erik Yong how long does it last the battery and what’s the cost to replace them?
@sifuerik 4 жыл бұрын
@@carlosgj1308 depends on the manufacturer. My CRZ hybrid battery is still working after 6 yrs. Replacent should be around RM10k.
@CAP1MAN 4 жыл бұрын
Good thing there's a 10yr 150k warranty on the battery then
@PM-do2yu 4 жыл бұрын
My 2015 Prius C still delivers the 4.5 l/100km when new and 70 % of its (original) brake pads. Apart from 2 headlight bulbs, it’s been totes trouble free. Not bad after 276,000 (all city) kms. Pick up my gxl hybrid awd RAV4 tomorrow!!!!!!
@seikocitizenwatches 4 жыл бұрын
The best compact SUV in its price range period.
@MaZEEZaM 4 жыл бұрын
Seems like a pretty awesome vehicle though could do with a few aftermarket mods regards sound suppression and upgraded infotainment system.
@mackman1480 4 жыл бұрын
I was talking to my local Toyota dealer in central Canada a few weeks back and the conversation came to CVT transmissions and although Toyota has not had the problems that Nissan had in there cars the CVT in the hybrid versions of Toyota's is a different design. These are planetary gear sets instead of steel belts the same found in the Prius Synergy Drive which have a very good reputation of going easily over 300 000 kilometers which is why so many Taxis at least in North America are dominated by Prius models. Not sure in Australia but in North America hybrid and electric rollout has been slow but is starting to ramp up last 5 years as people trust the technology and see the savings. I just saw a local review of the 2020 Corolla which was getting 65 mpg combined city and highway driving and is essentially a Prius with a Corolla body and as the writer put it you either love or hate the Prius styling which is barrier to entry for some even with the savings. Good real life review of the RAV4 Hybrid.
@Lucky8s 4 жыл бұрын
Yes. It's an eCVT, which has a completely different architecture compared to traditional CVTs. They've been using it for decades now and it's reliability is proven.
@dingbatt 4 жыл бұрын
Yay! There are at least two other people in the world that understand the difference between CVT and eCVT (Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive). I wish car reviewers would do some research beyond reading the press release.
@mackman1480 4 жыл бұрын
@@dingbatt Thanks for the response I have actually had a few Toyota LE Corolla's as courtesy cars when my Toyota Tundra was being repaired at the body shop with the traditional CVT and these cars are actually well equipped and once you get used to the CVT and its driving characteristics it is ok and gets good mpg's to the tune of 42 mpg for me in fun driving not ecoonomy mode. I have heard that the Toyota CVT is very reliable with minimal issues but the eCVT as you know is bulletproof with a diehard reputation and suprisengly peppy. Not an aggressive driver but I have been hit 3 times twice driving and once parked and everyone says I am sorry I didn't see you to which I reply I know it is a little truck.
@conradgomesz7159 4 жыл бұрын
How can having a space saver spare tyre be a Downside?????
@enricio 4 жыл бұрын
Goooood review!
@samlansley6485 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love it - although would like to see a panoramic sunroof added in the next refresh.
@ersandy4u 3 жыл бұрын
2021 has it with plugin hybrid system
@pauljoseph7565 4 жыл бұрын
I love the new look of the RAV4! but the infotainment display looks like a 1990s TV set. horrible! Possible deal-breaker LOL
@minimalmelof 4 жыл бұрын
If another car reviewer says “no exception” again. Did we run out of words?
@wind7sailor 4 жыл бұрын
I'd definitely go with the Hybrid, too bad all the Rav4's are loud at highway speeds, but the mpgs are great, but it might be worth checking out the 2020 CR-V hybrid and the 2020 Ford Escape hybrid that seem to be much quieter at highway speeds.
@jimprovan8866 4 жыл бұрын
Can you tel me what the warranty is on the hybrid batteries?
@ryanguest1081 4 жыл бұрын
10 years
@gsthMD7099 3 жыл бұрын
I would buy this.
@valdius85 4 жыл бұрын
RAV4 hybrid uses eCVT - no belt or chain. It is reliable. The gasoline engine is NA and works on a high-efficiency otto cycle. It should last long as well due to relatively low pressure inside the cylinder. No turbo to maintain. I am not sure it if has D4-S - if someone know please inform me ;) The battery is the part that might cause "problems" along the line. The replacement is straight forward and solves the problem. The prices of the battery are dropping and now Panasonic has a partnership with Toyota and is already providing batteries for Corrola that will be sold on the Chinese market. I wish there was a 2.5l gasoline mated with eCVT eAWD on an MPV offered in Japan. I would buy that vehicle. ;)
@4444mongo 4 жыл бұрын
Can it tow a small boat
@Lee18902000 4 жыл бұрын
this car has quite personality from outside, but it's a bit bored inside, I like what Honda did to the Interior of CRV Hybrid
@damosgarage 4 жыл бұрын
So based on the pre-release reviews - as we were looking for an SUV we went and had a look and had an extended drive of the RAV4 hybrid. Overall its a great step forward for toyota but the NHV in cabin wasn't that good to be 100% honest. Still had alot of road transfer noise, a noticeable amount of drivetrain noise enter in the cabin (the engine isnt exactly a geat sounding donk). When around town it was fine but anything over 80 we noticed a lot cabin noise over all. In the end we bought a Tiguan All Space and in comparison - its like driving a vault. That all said - i really enjoyed the rav4 and would still consider it as it has alot of great features that more costly SUV's have. The lane assist is a lot more aggressive in its wheel manipulation - but when you learn to work with it - i actual prefer it to the one in the Tiguan! Please tell me there is an option to turn off the voice over advising to obey all road regulations? Which is on ... all the time! School zone after school time? Bong in she chimes ..... gets old very quickly
@tsmith7119 4 жыл бұрын
I have a XSE model Lovin Every Minute of it!!
@jessebooth2371 4 жыл бұрын
T Smith can you fill up the gas tank to full?
@tsmith7119 4 жыл бұрын
Jesse Booth Does not seem like it. I'm getting 46 per gallon though.
@BL0HARD 4 жыл бұрын
Has anyone else seen these with a E-Four badge on the back door?
@lengerer 4 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for a hybrid Hilux
@SuperWolffie 4 жыл бұрын
Hilux must be a rugged, simple machine for all continents. Perhaps the hybrid is too complex
@procrastinatingperfectioni278 4 жыл бұрын
No HUD or ventilated seats
@kbling2946 4 жыл бұрын
Missing are heads up display, cooled seats and a full glass roof on the Top model RAV hybrid are a deal breaker. Very short sighted of Toyota, especially the first two.
@Fixin-To 4 жыл бұрын
KBling They are all on the Prime
@ikescomments1931 4 жыл бұрын
All The 2019 and 2020 Toyota RAV4 all hybrids have defective gas tanks , will not fill to full capacity. . Viewers please check out KZfaq complaints about this problem.
@agentscu11y 4 жыл бұрын
midsize or compact? same as cr-v ?
@JohnSmith-nz4bn 4 жыл бұрын
Mid size SUV which is the same class as CR-V falls into. CH-R and HR-V are Toyota's and Honda's compact offerings respectively here in Australia.
@dananezat 4 жыл бұрын
Midsize. It’s not the same size as the original Highlanders were. This model is also raised higher than previous gens.
@ahmren6667 4 жыл бұрын
We don’t get digital rear view mirror like US MODELS
@gjmob 4 жыл бұрын
They need all the help they can get!
@elliex20 4 жыл бұрын
@@gjmob That was a good one 😄
@davidsine1222 4 жыл бұрын
Just put a deposit down on 2020 Rav4 hybrid LE....back ordered by 3 months...
@tubeinthefog 3 жыл бұрын
Good car, wait for 12 months
@philross1680 4 жыл бұрын
Toyota Australia will to get their act together on the new RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser one month after its release they put a stop sale on the vehicle because of a possible brake issue. My local dealer has just told me that production has been pushed back by a month so my order due in September won’t happen until at least December or maybe even later no one seems to know. I cannot wait that long so I have cancelled my order and I believe I’m not the only one. That’s a shame !
@JJustinXu 4 жыл бұрын
Phil Ross well if you don’t want one others do!!!
@philross1680 4 жыл бұрын
Justin Xu well I do too but Toyota have stuffed it up. I’ll explain in more detail. The original RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser I purchased in May came with a severe paint defect affecting the whole car which my dealer acknowledged and immediately ordered me a new one. Now my dealer has recently told me that due to what I previously said in my original comment I cannot get a replacement until around late January. So it is not a case of not wanting one it’s because of Toyota stuffing up production.
@JJustinXu 4 жыл бұрын
Phil Ross Are you located in the United States? This have never happened to my XSE Hybrid and I have had it for 5 months now love it!!!!!!
@philross1680 4 жыл бұрын
Justin Xu no I’m in Australia and all the RAV4 ‘s we get here come from Japan. Compared to guys in the states we are a much smaller market hence the delays.
@rsii83 4 жыл бұрын
$44640 asking price really? One of the dealer quote me $48000. Do you think if i ask $44500 is that going to be ok? Can some one give me opinion?
@Drivecomau 4 жыл бұрын
On road prices change depending on your state. We always quote MSRP.
@craigstevenson7708 4 жыл бұрын
Got the same quote to btw
@robgifford3766 Жыл бұрын
Ecvt not cvt, no belt
@limpunsing224 4 жыл бұрын
Midsize or compact ?
@benhuang2773 4 жыл бұрын
Size categories are different in certain countries. RAV4 is compact in the USA, medium in Australia.
@limpunsing224 4 жыл бұрын
@@benhuang2773 Thanks !
@Crybabehot 4 жыл бұрын
Road noise is too loud
@datnguyen1615 4 жыл бұрын
in the world of Hybrid car. I believe that Toyota is a king for more than 20 years of R&D and almost of 18 years in real world. But how many customer can afford it. Sadly
@Tracertme 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how it drives once the battery has gone flat....how dynamic is the drive then....
@MrPeteJMc 4 жыл бұрын
Battery never goes flat as it self charges when braking and going down hill. The engine kicks in when required or extra power is needed.
@Tracertme 4 жыл бұрын
@@MrPeteJMc so what you are saying is it has regenerative charging from the brakes.. so it will still go flat over a long journey or more accurately insufficient current to be available for any combined performance benefit. It's the same as all these hybrids..small low performance engines which are good for consumption but a little underpowered when operated alone.... In a technical design context they are just useless. but fine for the 40km shuffle around town or suburbs .. which will do 75% of most people's needs.
@MrPeteJMc 4 жыл бұрын
@@Tracertme the awd has 220hp and 0 to 60mph in 8 seconds. I don't call that underpowered. Why don't you take yourself to a Toyota dealership and test drive one. I'm getting 50.3 mpg (UK miles) out of mine and that's in a hilly area and motorway driving.
@Drivecomau 4 жыл бұрын
That's not how the system works. It's able to use the petrol engine as a generator for the battery system. It keeps a constant float level charge for electric addition.
@Leon1one 4 жыл бұрын
Not all "Bowls Club" guys, are sedate! (Ha Ha Ha) I drive a Impreza and as a 72 year old Bowls Player, am far from ready to be in the nursing home crew, or the little old lady driving to church yet!. There is so many young dudes taking up lawn bowls now, that you can't pigeon hole as all with the same brush! I am checking out reviews for my next car, that will be a SUV of some sort and am a regular watcher of your reviews, so thanks for them. Have you had a chance to have a look of the soon to be released, KIA Seltos in Australia? From what I've seen on utube, looks the goods for an in-between size SUV with all the kit? Like to see your take on one?
@unknowntraveller8633 4 жыл бұрын
I really hate those generalisation if you play bowl your staid, I don't play myself but I still get the oh you probably would really like X when that's the last thing I am looking for, happens with so many things
@AhsanSaleem143 4 жыл бұрын
i wish to buy this RAv4
@Drivecomau 4 жыл бұрын
You and everyone else! There's a long waitlist at the moment.
@ozskeeter 4 жыл бұрын
4.7 ... yeah, okay ... what's the real day to day usage ??
@ozskeeter 4 жыл бұрын
worth mentioning the huge lag time between ordering and delivery (yes I know its mentioned on your main page, why not on the 'tube?) ... and my personal beef, price you mentioned "asking price" is not inclusive of on-road costs
@wholeNwon 4 жыл бұрын
=50mpg
@freezy011 4 жыл бұрын
To bad about the wait time, got told 6-9 months by the local dealer. Bit of a deal breaker.
@stuartmarshall7099 4 жыл бұрын
Got mine off the lot. Have to put up with silver but better than waiting.
@waichoi 4 жыл бұрын
Stuart Marshall silver is good. As long as not hybrid blue
@stuartmarshall7099 4 жыл бұрын
@@waichoi is that what they're calling that bubblegum blue?
@waichoi 4 жыл бұрын
Stuart Marshall I do saw one Camry in those bubblegum blue. Just can’t accept it. Btw, May know where u got yours? Want try my luck
@stuartmarshall7099 4 жыл бұрын
@@waichoi Windsor NSW
@johnballs4589 4 жыл бұрын
No ventilated seats, and six months wait. No thanks so I bought a Kia Seltos.
@craigstevenson7708 4 жыл бұрын
Seem to be ventilated now
@joelvanb1 3 жыл бұрын
I can ventilate the seats myself.
@prashantprahladan976 4 жыл бұрын
4.6l/100kms WOW.
@BL0HARD 4 жыл бұрын
Prashant Prahladan that’s the claimed figure, real world seems more like 6L/100km (still wow)
@menco106 4 жыл бұрын
@@BL0HARD no real world is 5
@stuartmarshall7099 4 жыл бұрын
Real world is 5.9 with me doing 50/50 HWY city driving. Ive done 2000k
@BL0HARD 4 жыл бұрын
Stuart Marshall got to be happy with that, our little Ford Focus 3 cylinder sits on 8.5L/100km
@stuartmarshall7099 4 жыл бұрын
@@BL0HARD Yeah its fantastic :)
@ozskeeter 4 жыл бұрын
4.7l per 100km on professional hypermiling exploiting the features of the hybrid EVS ... that's what is on the promo material, reality is closer to 6+ for every day regular use
@ozskeeter 4 жыл бұрын
btw - its not just spending an extra $3000 for the hybrid there is still a very, very long time between ordering and delivery, 6 months at this stage
@jessicarabbit1138 2 жыл бұрын
Android auto?
@ff11dream Жыл бұрын
Winner winner rav4 dinner
@jaisejacob4516 4 жыл бұрын
why is he wearing 2 watches
@Drivecomau 4 жыл бұрын
There’s only one watch. The other is a fan dangled FitBit.
@rightlanehog3151 4 жыл бұрын
"The V6 had way too much power" ?????????
@Kip78956 4 жыл бұрын
Right Lane Hog I know it’s a silly comment he made, but I’ve driven my cousin’s v6 rav4 before. While not overly powerful, it is extremely responsive. Just a hair of throttle and the car takes off. It can catch anyone not used to it off guard. Those v6 ravs are definitely keepers, though I have no doubt these hybrid variants will be more than good cars
@rightlanehog3151 4 жыл бұрын
@@Kip78956 Of the current generation the Hybrid is the best. Everyone I speak with in Canada who owns a 3rd generation RAV4 V6 loves it. It is the near perfect vehicle for towing medium sized trailers yet it is easy to park and gets decent fuel mileage.
@fiveowaf454 4 жыл бұрын
Regardless of the V6 "having too much power" the 4 cylinder definitely doesn't have enough for this application for many customers, there should be a power upgrade beyond going hybrid, what if you want to tow and are at altitude?
@rightlanehog3151 4 жыл бұрын
@@fiveowaf454 The 2.0 or 2.5 4 cylinder engines are a downgrade from the Hybrid so there must be another option.
@fiveowaf454 4 жыл бұрын
@@rightlanehog3151 Unfortunately V6's have and are being phased out to meet EPA fuel mileage requirements in the US. In this size of vehicle there's no doubt a V6 gives the best mix of power, mpg and longevity. Unfortunately as manufacturers are rushed to meet emissions requirements the consumer is becoming a big loser with so many manufacturers having reliability and driveability issues with the new technology. Direct injection, CVT transmissions, toyota's 8 speed transmission woes etc. are all caused by this haste. New cars that can do 200-300k miles with out major expenditure are hardly available in the current market.
@Soothsayer210 4 жыл бұрын
i was expecting at least a PHEV from Toyota - DISAPPOINTED !!!
@kermit1 4 жыл бұрын
Kon Tiki next month la auto show they will release one
@shamingandembrassingdriver2718 4 жыл бұрын
4 cylinder 5 speed manual sounds better for my liking hahhaa
@rightlanehog3151 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Bring them to North America.
@user-hz8el2qs2w 3 жыл бұрын
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@pokiou 4 жыл бұрын
...so far how far does it go on the hybrid system ??? no mention at all. and CVT... god that is the worst thing they can put into something like this.
@dingbatt 4 жыл бұрын
The “Hybrid System” by definition is a combination of an internal combustion engine with electric motor/generators so the distance it will go is its fuel efficiency multiplied by its fuel tank size. In the case of the RAV4 that is 1000km+. I think what you are actually asking is how far will it go on pure electric? Less than 5km, but it’s not an EV, it’s a really efficient petrol vehicle. I do wish Toyota offered more plugin hybrids so you could drive, say, 50km on pure electric. As for the CVT, it’s not a conventional belt driven CVT, it’s an eCVT. Toyota call it a Hybrid Synergy Drive and it uses a planetary gearbox to combine an ICE with two motor/generators. The system is proprietary so you will only see it in Toyota/Lexus vehicles, although there is some talk of Toyota licensing it to other manufacturers.
@pokiou 4 жыл бұрын
@@dingbatt Thank you, you just explained what i wanted to know. So 5km on an internal charge, i too would like to see Toyota make a plug in hybrid with say a range of 100km. That would be ideal for city dwelling and short runs to work. But have the range of the petrol/hybrid engine that could drive to say Adelaide without having to recharge over night( exaggerating). Ideally that would be the perfect vehicle.
@shaungranger2166 4 жыл бұрын
And most people who buy these cars, don't really take note of what the CVT does to engine noise lol,
@pokiou 4 жыл бұрын
@@shaungranger2166 that's right, but i think on small trails the cvt might not work well as a normal automatic. I could be wrong, but that's what i'm curious about as how it would work when trying to crawl on snow something similar.
@dingbatt 4 жыл бұрын
pokiou I’m in NZ and Toyota actually sell a vehicle that you describe here. Unfortunately it is a butt ugly Prius (albeit the newer slightly less ugly shape) called the “Prius Prime”. It is a PHEV with a pure electric range of 63km and has a price similar to the top model RAV4 hybrid here. When I looked on the Toyota Australia site it doesn’t feature which I find strange when Toyota essentially treats Australasia as one market. If they can do it in the Prius (Prime) then they should be doing it for the RAV4 and the Camry as well.
@endzmeetmusic9053 4 жыл бұрын
Wow. Took one for a test drive today a 2.0 litre and when I got back the sales man said "your back already ". These are so so so underpowered for an SUV. I give it a good rating in the way it drove but geez good luck overtaking in high speed or even taking off. That why I always buy a VW and never had an issue with reliability with them too. Also they were poorly built inside the RAV 4. The floor carpet bounced around and most of the interior wasn't built with quality. Well they're built for a certain buyer
@froesesp 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a vw guy and the Tiguan was disappointing, it's slower than than the rav4 hybrid as well. The rav4 has decent power, even on the highway.
@jamalbaker4423 4 жыл бұрын
aw she's like a fucking kangaroo in the bush mate
@sajiniariyawansa8303 4 жыл бұрын
tfył
@minimumtrade 4 жыл бұрын
All fun and games reading the spec sheet, but only one reviewer worldwide has done the moose test, in which the new Rav performed very poorly indeed.
@Drivecomau 4 жыл бұрын
Good point. Plenty of moose to watch out for in Australia!
@Fovlight 3 жыл бұрын
Guess they'e updated the issue, now it's passed: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrmCdq13qNPahJ8.html
@podiapod888 4 жыл бұрын
Great all round performer, but CVT is a deal breaker.
@zooks3894 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with cvt. I've been driving one for 6 years with no issues.
@Simonofcalifornia 4 жыл бұрын
CVT transmission = no go.
@TechieTard 4 жыл бұрын
The RAV4...ALMOST the perfect SUV...but they added the CVT and went to fk up what could have been a great vehicle.
@Lucky8s 4 жыл бұрын
@@TechieTard It's an eCVT which is a completely different architecture compared to traditional CVTs which use pulley systems. It'll be very smooth and responsive to drive while being rock solid long term.
@menco106 4 жыл бұрын
Your loss
@MrJumpol48 4 жыл бұрын
Tesla also have no gearing aka Cvt right?
@stuartmarshall7099 4 жыл бұрын
Works fantastic in a Hybrid
@bextar6365 4 жыл бұрын
Just test drove a 2020 Rav4 to compare to my 2019 2.4 Hyundai Santa FE SEL model.My overall review is, the Rav4 was a big loser......Buzzy as hell engine, annoying + homely dash + uncomfortable non power drivers seat + fewer standard safety features + push sport mode button and engine surges + the steering feels like a jerky go cart + the non base model has plastic HUBCAPS..... My overall review is that the Santa Fe blows it away for quality price and overall driving comfort and feel + 10 year warranty. Test drive back to back and see for yourself.. I was shocked at the big difference !!
@joncruz 4 жыл бұрын
Bextar636 Don’t worry 😉 you will be really shocked with the Hyundai resale or trade in value 😂 ....not really sure what version you tried but it doesn’t sound like my 2020 XSE hybrid.
@bextar6365 4 жыл бұрын
JohnGCruze…..I never drove a Hybrid but you do have a valid point about H-DAY resale trade-in value...
@smule27 4 жыл бұрын
is not about $3000 for the hybrid, is about when it come to repair, the battery is quite expensive
@menco106 4 жыл бұрын
10 year warranty. 2k to replace
@andi-ih3jj 4 жыл бұрын
My wifes family are cardealers since 1932. Up still 1986 FIAT and from '86 till 2017 Toyota and they never had to replace a Hybrid battery. There is at least one Prius with more than 1000000km and still 85% battery capacity left ...... These batteries are allmost indestructable
@kensouza9239 4 жыл бұрын
Outdated
@luckdingwong2196 4 жыл бұрын
But it's an eye sore.. look at it
@anom3778 4 жыл бұрын
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