I Finally Got a Toyota Rav4 Prime and Here’s What I Really Think of It
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3 жыл бұрынToyota Rav4 Prime review. I Finally Got a Toyota Rav4 Prime and Here’s What I Really Think of It, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. The best SUV to buy. What's the best SUV? Is the Toyota Rav4 Prime a good vehicle to buy? Are Toyota Rav4 reliable? Toyota Rav4 reliability issues. Buying a Toyota Rav4. Should I buy a Toyota Rav4 Prime? Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын
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@meatrocket1 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty honestly how’s the ride? Bumpy?
@John-209 3 жыл бұрын
Did Scotty mention it’s the second fastest Toyota but the first fastest has a BMW engine so as far as straight Toyota this is the fastest one they make and it’s a small SUV, the future is now
@cactneir 3 жыл бұрын
Ya and instead they should be pushing out hydrogen engines because they can do 70mpg.
@TriceMendoza 3 жыл бұрын
"They know what side of the bread is buttered" lol dying
@dakdewolf 3 жыл бұрын
@@John-209 the 2004 gen rav 4 V6 was the same way
@Castellanocreep 3 жыл бұрын
I have my 2007 Camry hybrid for 9 years now and all I’ve had to do is replace brakes and calipers. It’s incredible. 230k miles and runs like a champ still. I’m running my Camry till it takes a dump. I like no car payment and I like my Toyota
@oldmilk3269 3 жыл бұрын
How is your battery holding up after 7 years of driving?
@eg4449 3 жыл бұрын
@@oldmilk3269 I'm not a fan of hybrids, but I do know that many Toyota hybrids have batteries that last a lot longer than I would have thought possible. It seems how they are treated makes a difference. If I wanted a hybrid, Toyota seems to have batteries than perform better than expected.
@Maginus-Sama 3 жыл бұрын
@@eg4449 It not just the batteries it's ALSO the TECH that take CARE of the batteries
@Castellanocreep 3 жыл бұрын
@@oldmilk3269 the battery has been on the dash at certain points low. But it always goes back up to 3/4. I think maybe the life of the car I’ve had it it’s been at 3/4 still. Just sometimes maybe like 5 or 6 times I’ve noticed the battery gauge on the dash low. And yes that threw some red flags temporarily. But then it went back up to 3/4 later in the day. To me I’m just riding it until the battery shits and then I may look for a slightly newer Toyota used. To be honest I haven’t replaced the spark plugs since I bought it. I’m replacing them today after watching the spark plug episode yesterday. I got the premium plugs cause that’s what was in the car. My mechanic couldn’t believe it. He’s like u haven’t replaced any spark plugs ? Idk to me if it’s running fine don’t mess with it. But now I have to start being proactive cause the car is in higher mile range and so this past week I made appointment for my mechanic to take a peak and see how things are.
@oldmilk3269 3 жыл бұрын
@@Castellanocreep cool ... I had a 2018 Ford Fusion hybrid that I bought with 28k miles on it... was averaging 42 mpg until 2 people caused a accident and they hit each other and slid into my car... totaled it. I just bought a 2021 Ford Escape hybrid. Hopefully I can get the same mileage as the fusion. If I can avg 38 mpg being it’s a SUV vs a car I’ll be fine with that.
@josegallegosdds 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a RAV 4 XSE Hybrid two years ago. I average 39.5 MPG. Best car I’ve ever owned. Well built, intuitive controls. Priced very well. My only regret is that a bought the extended warranty. I’ll probably never use it.
@schm147 2 жыл бұрын
How much was the warranty
@josegallegosdds 2 жыл бұрын
@@schm147 $1200.00😵💫
@fikofikret1522 2 жыл бұрын
@@josegallegosdds what is the standard warranty period for your toyota? How long did you extend it?
@josegallegosdds 2 жыл бұрын
@@fikofikret1522 . 36k miles or 3 years. I extended to 5 years 50k miles.
@fikofikret1522 2 жыл бұрын
@@josegallegosdds in europe we have 10 year warranty or 200k km for every lexus or toyota
@A_Degenerate_with_Glasses 3 жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: This Rav4 Prime is faster than the base model Porsche Macan, BMW X1, X2, and X4. Toyota has the words "The ultimate power move" on it's website when you check the Rav4 Prime, I guess they are right.
@solomons5669 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah but handling is not that great
@ADDwithJTC 2 жыл бұрын
I've driven a BMW X4. I don't know where you get your information but this Rav 4 Prime is NOT faster than an X4. My neighbor just got it. It's turbo charged and insanely fast. It has almost 400hp and torque. It's head back in headrest fast. I hit 115mph on a regular road in NJ. He's a cop (lieutenant) so we weren't going to have any problems speeding. And like the other commenter said, the handling is unreal.
@A_Degenerate_with_Glasses 2 жыл бұрын
@@ADDwithJTC Keyword in my post is base model.
@ADDwithJTC 2 жыл бұрын
@A Degenerate with Glasses oh I don't know which model my neighbor has but it's extremely fast. But if a Rav 4 is somehow competition for a Porsche or BMW in speed I'd love to personally see it.
@A_Degenerate_with_Glasses 2 жыл бұрын
@@ADDwithJTC the base models are usually the cheapest new models. You can actually look it up on the BMW website and see the times. Your neighbor probably spent his money on either a mid or top trim which have a different engine and that means it'll perform differently.
@oldcrook510 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the hardest vehicles to get the demand is so high.
@Sunset4Semaphores 3 жыл бұрын
Supply is also very low. Toyota cannot source enough batteries to meet demand. Most of the batteries are being directed to the Prius Prime, since it is the much better compliance vehicle to meet emissions and fuel economy standards.
@Nightwish1773 3 жыл бұрын
I like my gas hog !
@billkarmetsky4003 3 жыл бұрын
Sucker's are born every second. Scotty already completely tore apart the alleged green aspects to these vehicles. Far more wasteful of rare earth minerals than any gas engine car. Heavier which means more tax on it and higher registration fees and insurance.
@djkenny1202 3 жыл бұрын
@@Sunset4Semaphores Prius is so much better value. Low 20k range.
@menguardingtheirownwallets6791 3 жыл бұрын
There are a ton of Prius Prime vehicles to buy right now; no one wants them since they are not SUVs. You can buy a 2018 Prius Prime for only $15,000 which is way less than the $60,000 that the RAV4 Prime is now selling for (they are selling for a minimum of $15,000 over list price).
@jacobidk4768 10 ай бұрын
My dad owns one of these as a grocery getter it’s genuinely shocking how quick it is. Way more than enough power than it needs. Insane bang for your buck
@ratboygenius 3 жыл бұрын
I guess you can upgrade the tires and when they wear out, put the original tires back on and calm down.
@pudgespracticalposts342 3 жыл бұрын
Prius Prime owner here. They’re amazing cars and remarkably trouble free. This is my second Prius and the warranty is better than my last 2013. Toyota makes the best hybrids. Period.
@imdba3685 2 жыл бұрын
Told by toyota they were the first one to make hybrid.
@alexdoan273 2 жыл бұрын
If only the prius wasn't so unappealing to my eyes :(
@tardonator 2 жыл бұрын
@@imdba3685 Honda made the first hybrid I beleive. Toyota just makes the best ones these days.
@tardonator 2 жыл бұрын
@@alexdoan273 If only? Toyota offers several sedan hybrids that all get similar mpg as the priuses. They even use the same drivetrain technology.
@alexdoan273 2 жыл бұрын
@@tardonator yeah but there are only 2 plug-in versions. And the rav4 is prohibitly expensive for me
@worldzplayground6168 3 жыл бұрын
This is a really great suv, can’t wait to see how they’ll be in a few years when they drop in price, I’d be pumped to pick one of these up.
@Travisjoe31 3 жыл бұрын
How many miles before you change that 5000 dollar battery?
@pc8472 3 жыл бұрын
Has there been any car that dropped in price in toyota line? lol.. you dreaming bro
@FlyingNDriving 3 жыл бұрын
Toyotas probably appreciate when you consider the current inflation rate
@blackprobegt2000 3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah price will definitely go down. Always good to wait a few years
@Maginus-Sama 3 жыл бұрын
@@Travisjoe31 that is the million dollar question, but knowing it is a Toyota.... maybe over 250,000 miles
@NickMcC 3 жыл бұрын
What a national treasure Scotty is. Never change, Scotty.
@TheCastedone 2 жыл бұрын
Id say he should run for president. But we don't deserve it
@abboy3769 2 жыл бұрын
I work for the company that makes RAV4 transmission. They really care about the quality of the transmission. I am an automation control tech and I see the process of making RAV4 transmissions. they run a bunch of tests and measurements to make sure the transmission is good. if the transmission fails in any process machine, they would stop and do a quality inspection. Every parts of RAV4 transmission is measured.
@portnuefflyer 8 ай бұрын
I currently drive a 2013 plug in Prius, and am picking up a 21021 RAV4 Prime next week. Living on a mountain like I do, ANY previous vehicle, with a manual or auto tranny, was always searching for the right gear. My CVT tranny in the Prius (I assume the 4 will work the same) eliminates that issue. Driving the Prius up the mountain, after 40 years up here, works better than anything else.
@adotintheshark4848 3 жыл бұрын
Plug-in hybrids are really the best of both worlds. You have a little electric range and also power combined with the gas engine. You also don't have to worry about the battery running down.
@Eternalmotors 3 жыл бұрын
I never clicked a video so fast!
@Geotpf 3 жыл бұрын
Plug in hybrid has always seemed to me to be the happy medium between gasoline and electric. Almost all the advantages of each with none of the disadvantages.
@imdba3685 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed with you.
@mcy99a 2 жыл бұрын
Just usually more expensive than regular hybrid
@silo3com 2 жыл бұрын
It is the medium
@postskeetclarity 2 жыл бұрын
Doubles maintenance
@izgil7541 Жыл бұрын
@@postskeetclarity how?
@time2maked0hnutz54 3 жыл бұрын
That's the advantage of watching your opponent and having a great R&D department 🤙🏽
@HappyLife-wv5ms 3 жыл бұрын
I love this guy! He makes me smile and these days that is worth so much❤️
@johnl119 3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for Scotty to make this video since late 2019.....was not disappointed as he gave his seal of approval.
@aminoacid5 3 жыл бұрын
Currently have a Prius Prime and loves it!! Would not mind to upgrade to Rav4 Prime based on Scotty's review!! Great review BTW!!
@breannemichele9988 2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! Trust your opinion and love your delivery. You’re really helping me as I look into what car I want to buy next.
@coreywilson6693 3 жыл бұрын
Afternoon Scotty! Rav up your engines!
@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын
afternoon!
@andrewmeehan6151 3 жыл бұрын
These make more sense than full electric, at least now. I always thought GM made a mistake discontinuing the volt.
@jerryp2433 3 жыл бұрын
They seem to always discontinue their best vehicles. I don't know who's in charge.
@andrewmeehan6151 3 жыл бұрын
@@jerryp2433 Barra right now, but she probably couldn’t even find an air filter on a car
@slothypunk 3 жыл бұрын
Well, what is 1 mistake more for GM, that "none gooder recently" company already made mistakes after mistake for years now, it is no big deal really! It is expected for em to do so!
@FlyingNDriving 3 жыл бұрын
And then they made the bolt and you had to always clarify volt with a "V"...pure marketing stupidity
@legendmanbilly69 3 жыл бұрын
@@slothypunk GM can’t compete. There are no more federal rebates for them. They reached their 200,000 vehicle limit just like Tesla did. People will look at cars that still have the rebates. Honda clarity is a nice car too with over 50 miles on batteries.
@marthafast6613 3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this review
@phajthoj 3 жыл бұрын
"Rev up your electric motors" should have been the intro of this video
@RobertThomasCollins 3 жыл бұрын
Just turning the volume down during the intro should suffice. Haha
@joeblue386 3 жыл бұрын
That's my dream car, I hope one day I can get myself one!
@seanjones2456 3 жыл бұрын
I bought a used rx450h with a 140k on it. Its the best fricking car ive ever owned! I would love one of these!
@madloot 3 жыл бұрын
Porto 💙
@thegodotaku3073 3 жыл бұрын
me too
@seanjones2456 3 жыл бұрын
@Matthew Aniston I got a used rx 450h. I guess I can say its my dream car cuz I never thought I would be able to get one. You cam dream of a ferrari, ill dream of my lexus, and when I wake up, it will he in my driveway.
@ToyotaGRYaris22 3 жыл бұрын
@Matthew Aniston Dream cars don’t have to be expensive luxury cars, they are based off a person’s opinion
@Ozzy_08x 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I was waiting to see your take on this SUV!
@lindap.p.1337 3 жыл бұрын
No similarity as it is a Toyota.
@fleetingdays 3 жыл бұрын
we just cleaned the hybrid battery cooling vents on our 2016 RAV4 hybrid. Our last car and disabled veteran. when we change the air cabin filter, we are always surprised how dirty it gets.
@floridaoutdooradventures8981 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Scotty: This is THE BEST SALES PITCH I'VE EVER HEARD!! I am serious! Toyota should show this video to their salesmen. If I was in the market for a vehicle, I would run to the dealership and grab a RAV4 NOW! -:) The key is to believe in what you sell and know your product. This is the textbook example of a good salesman! CONGRATS UNCLE SCOTTY!! -:)
@gregmiller7123 Жыл бұрын
I ran to the Toyota dealer near me for a RAV4 Hybrid and trust me, you won't be able to grab one! I've had one on order for about two months now and still no word on when it will arrive. But as I own a Camry and a Corolla now, I am happy to wait for it as opposed to getting something else less desirable that's available now!
@henryhonda8408 Жыл бұрын
Toyota could easily sell over a million Rav4 Primes in North America if the supply was there...... but sadly only about 10,000 are being built for NA 😢
@acuintegra Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the different insight on the R4P Scotty. Got myself a 2021 XSE Premium that I paid MSRP for. All other reviews just talk about statistics but you give a great mechanic's view over it. Been using it for local grocery getting/ drop kid to school off driving and no complaints so far. I easily get 52 mile range now, -2 w/ AC on which works out. Curious how things will be long term though.
@francisschuessler 3 жыл бұрын
I bought my first ever Toyota recently. I love it. I can't believe I waited this long to get one. LOL Scotty wasn't joking
@goofyronbert7172 3 жыл бұрын
I hope your having a great day Scotty!
@mr.a2399 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Scotty!
@jordanwu1961 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to know the RAV4 Prime got your seal of approval because I just bought one today! Very happy with my decision so far!
@97Ahuatzi99 3 жыл бұрын
Warms my heart when Scotty talks good about these rav4s. Helps with the buyers remorse
@Antelopesinsideme 3 жыл бұрын
@Jesse Graves 🤨
@craigb3154 3 жыл бұрын
Did you get a Prime? How much did you have to pay over MSRP?
@kingpin3919 3 жыл бұрын
@@craigb3154 I just got one for MSRP
@Dabbadouche 3 жыл бұрын
I would have loved a prime..had to settle with the LE base..don’t really mind..love..love..love it
@2000rayc 2 жыл бұрын
why do you feel that way? lol
@luismorales3991 3 жыл бұрын
You should do more review like this
@joe1071 2 жыл бұрын
This is so much better than the domestic plug in hybrids. I've been shopping, and this setup with AWD is way better than competition for similar pricing
@MJ0781 3 жыл бұрын
“I wish I would’ve never bought that Toyota” funniest thing Scotty has ever said 😂
@rodneyl2281 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my RAV4 Prime XSE for almost 11 months now and used maybe 3 gallons of gas total! Toyota advises to use at least 5 gallons a year to avoid “stale” gas, so I’m going on a Sunday drive in the country soon. I get an average 50 miles on a full charge, exceeding the advertised range of 42. Absolutely no issues whatsoever! Definitely the “best of both worlds”. I paid list price and got the $7500 federal tax credit.😊
@jesseschilling5225 2 жыл бұрын
How does that tax credit actually work out?
@chavyflos6311 2 жыл бұрын
@@jesseschilling5225 they give you 7500$ when you do your taxes
@Thekozmonautu 12 күн бұрын
The Chevy volt would run “engine maintenance” if you haven’t used gas recently and it would run the engine for a small amount of time to keep gas from getting stale. I wish the prime did that but not a major issue.
@samuell.6000 3 жыл бұрын
You got no idea about how long I've waited for this
@jimlastname 3 жыл бұрын
Why.
@albertthomas7295 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Airborne, better than a deuce and a half with manual splitter. We have come a long ways since those days. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with your viewing audience. Semper Fi...
@scootsmcdoots80 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my Prime for a few months and get to work on my electric bill. Plug in at work and get back on the companies dime. Love it, increased my electric bill by about $30 a month.
@jonathancurtin5291 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Scotty love your informitive vids
@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын
hello and thanks!
@Dakiraun 3 жыл бұрын
I think Toyota's made a brilliant move with the RAV4 Prime; a lot of states and provinces have incentives that make it an affordable option, and for general inter-city commuting, a lot of folks could easily do that on the batteries. Should be interesting to see how they influence things in the next 5 years or so. Sidenote, that lilac tree looks gorgeous! We have a big one in front of our house (in London, ON) but we have gotten frost almost every night for the last week, and the flowers are only about 1/3 as much this year. Nice to see a full one like you have.
@randy74989 3 жыл бұрын
Look, you can't just drive in EV mode all the time. Any Toyota mechanic will tell you this. The car must be driven in combo mode to save the battery and the gasoline from "spoiling". Yes, gasoline will spoil! Lastly, you can't recharge the battery every night or it will degrade over time. It must be charged intermittently and not "overcharged". That is, it must be turned off (unplugged) after about 6 hours. Just search KZfaq for the "The Car Car Nut" and he will explain how to charge/take car of Toyota hybrid and Prime RAV4s in one of his informative videos.
@Dakiraun 3 жыл бұрын
@@randy74989 I am well aware that there are technicalities. Even with some hybrids that are easy on gas, people have had tanks start to go bad if they don't go through it quickly enough. This is the only downside to KZfaq comments - I try not to make them too long-winded, which means not adding big long technicality footnotes to a general statement.
@MAli-os2yj Жыл бұрын
They are looking to phase out the incentives now
@ismaelmori18 3 жыл бұрын
6:36 😂😂 Scotty that chuckle of yours is gold.
@petersdeal 2 жыл бұрын
Love my Prius Prime, can beat everybody off the line
@The7mark7 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Scotty, enjoyng your video's front the other side of the ocean. Greetings from the Netherlands
@edilbertovazquez4814 2 жыл бұрын
GF just got the XLE premium. Gotta say I’m impressed with the RAV4. Really smooth ride! The prime was to expensive, dealership in SoCal was asking for 60k for the car😳
@DrizzyDiaz 3 жыл бұрын
My dream car !! I recently got a 2018 rav and I wish I got this :/ it’s okay I’m blessed and lucky that I have a car
@JorgeSanchez-zo6iu 2 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these in September 2021 and I love it. I drive full electric for my work commute. You might not believe me but I’ve only filled up the gas tank at least 6-7 times since buying it.
@balemohamad6135 3 жыл бұрын
Good day Scotty, watching your videos tirelessly from Malaysia..
@TheCorpRaider 3 жыл бұрын
I think I might get one of these. Seems smart if it covers your daily commute. You're driving cheap and clean and you don't have to worry about a whole new infrastructure and waiting to charge on road trips.
@cpK054L 2 жыл бұрын
It's not the Rav4 I regret, it's the slimy dealers trying to get into my pockets. The RAV4 is an excellent car, own a 2017 LE (leased at first) but then loved it so much, ended up buying it. Hit a deer head on, and get T-boned by an old man running a red light. After 6k worth of damages, it still runs great.
@quanan8291 3 жыл бұрын
my RAV4 2021 will be delivered this weekend. Can’t wait after long waiting period
@dhbeto 2 жыл бұрын
I own the Rav4 Prime LE here in Canada, and I have to say it is an amazing small truck. I love it!
@mattmayo3539 3 жыл бұрын
My sister is ready to get a prime RAV4. After getting to test drive, it’s a rocket!
@barackblows1942 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck finding one.
@fabiodasilva2497 3 жыл бұрын
Good morning Scotty from weymouth ma! You are the best Brother!🙏👍
@bbgarnettTotallyNotABot 3 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work
@jeremyredandblueify 2 жыл бұрын
My Rav 4 hybrid will be delivered to my job tomorrow Morning I am so excited
@mjwaldrep 3 жыл бұрын
I gave up trying to get one of these. My local Atlanta dealer said they heard Fall was the earliest they'll get a car.
@AndreyBanyuk 3 жыл бұрын
Go to New York and get one. I did and the car is awesome!
@g-mang-man7924 3 жыл бұрын
I have an 8 mile commute one way. This seems to be the perfect vehicle to finally replace our venerable and super reliable 03 RX300, that has 195k miles. Plan on driving the RX to at least 210k miles, then will be looking to get the RAV4 Prime. Was thinking about the new Venza, but it doesn't have a plug in hybrid.
@EMichaelBall 3 жыл бұрын
That RX powertrain is barely broken in.
@kimappreciateslife 2 жыл бұрын
My 2002 RX300 has 206,000 miles on it. I am thinking about doing the timing belt again because I want to keep my car as long as possible. The RAV4 Prime will be a serious candidate for my next car. I’ve had my 2002 Lexus RX since Feb 2002. I feel so blessed.
@markjuliuscastillo121 2 жыл бұрын
thank you Scooty your videos are most all worth 10 minutes of my time watching 👍👍👍
@expertgaming1002 3 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this video!
@dblissmn 2 жыл бұрын
Makes a lot of sense as a transitional vehicle to electric. In Chicago I'd never use the gas, even if I lived up to about 20 miles out in the burbs instead of the city itself. Run on gas for out of town trips where the still-slow pace of charging gets in your way. Enjoy the towing which is much better on this than a standard RAV4. And Scotty notes the traction issue on this; it probably needs bigger brakes and definitely better tires.
@CityLifeinAmerica 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck finding one! It’s next to impossible to find this thing!!
@imdba3685 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought one. Paid 5 k over sticker though.
@tbop1540 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review as usual Scotty.
@mbastos1000 3 жыл бұрын
You are the best: information + amusement!
@RevivalPortland 2 жыл бұрын
I bought one. Its fast, efficient, great ride, power, comfort.
@deltadaun8300 3 жыл бұрын
Just picked up my 2021 Rav4 hybrid XLE 2 days ago- sport mode 🙌🏻 yes please! Better hold the wheel when you hit sport mode! no discounts to be found here in California, quite the sting on my wallet however, I have 550 miles to go before I need to fill up with gas and this car is gonna last me until I die. Another great review Scotty.
@jimlastname 3 жыл бұрын
Another unremarkable car. Your grandchildren will never remember why you bought it. Yay for coal powered electricity.
@seanjones2456 3 жыл бұрын
@@jimlastname Hopefully its "clean coal"! Ha ha A Trump classic!
@lindap.p.1337 3 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you go to another state to buy it? I am all about saving the $$$.
@slargo83 3 жыл бұрын
Should still qualify for the Federal tax credit though right?
@deltadaun8300 3 жыл бұрын
@@slargo83 looks like only the Plug-ins or all electric qualify.
@wilwoo821 2 жыл бұрын
I like your review. Nicely explained and quick.
@garialmarsh6721 2 жыл бұрын
Scotty your truly the best!..REVIEWS NEVER MADE ME SMILE SO MUCH.
@georgepapo 3 жыл бұрын
Evening Scotty!
@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын
evening!
@themanimal01 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty has more energy than that hybrid.🤪🤓
@72151 Жыл бұрын
I'd try one of those, this is the best thing I've seen in a long time.
@ThorsMittens 2 жыл бұрын
love ya man. keep on keeping on
@austincantrell994 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Mr Scotty, Nice to see you 🤟
@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын
hello!
@Brian-dd2df 3 жыл бұрын
FYI Southern California dealers are factoring in the $7500 rebate into the price of the prime. Sticker price is $45000. If you could pay 38k plus tax then get the rebate this would be worth it.
@cheese.n.crackers 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty you should do a video on the 2.5 Dynamic Force 4 cylinder engine used in the new seat RAV4. It really is a technical marvel!
@barbaracasares3600 2 жыл бұрын
Nice and honest review
@mikegonzalez8071 3 жыл бұрын
Afternoon Scotty! 🏁
@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын
afternoon!
@fueledbymusic3 3 жыл бұрын
Scott man must have a large collection of cars right about NOW.!
@afrprincess07 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Gilbert!
@selewachm 3 жыл бұрын
Great points on the Rav 4 Scotty. What are your thoughts on using this in the Tacoma or even Tundra?
@tukarampatil6309 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉🎉
@ODK321 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't driven a Rav4 Prime but I agree with Scotty that the Tesla Y has a crappy ride. I test drove one two different times and I also test drove a VW ID4. I liked the ride of the VW ID4 much much better. I wasn't impressed with the Tesla Y, just vastly overpriced for what you get. I felt every bump in the rode.
@ko-Daegu 2 жыл бұрын
Was voted number one in least reliable car for a reason
@AIdoy 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Scotty I hope you have a good day!
@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын
hello, thanks you too!
@komradkolonel 3 жыл бұрын
I remember the first generation Rav4 and they were just too small and they didn't handle all that great. These are a huge improvement. Personally I would like to get a Kamaz Typhoon and drive that down the street just to see the reactions of people. Now that's an SUV.
@TheRealThunderTurtle 2 жыл бұрын
I love how you shout in all of your videos
@rabfallon4507 3 жыл бұрын
with dealers charging $3-8 grand mark up , I'll wait till they make more
@topherd1011 3 жыл бұрын
My moms getting 32mpg in the city and 40mpg on the highway with just the LE direct injected version on her 2021 RAV4.. at least according to the onboard computer.
@pky0ass 3 жыл бұрын
I got 22-25 mpg when I rented one, just goes to show how efficient it is even when being beat on
@tonyz5928 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty is awesome and very informative 👍👍👍
@warrr_machine Жыл бұрын
Love this channel.
@Chris-ew9mh 3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to get mine! I plan on selling the stock tires right out of the gate and going with a dedicated set of summer wheels/tires and then using quality winter tires on the stock wheels. Performance is quite good right out of the gate but being a tuner at heart I plan on doing some basic upgrades that will improve on what is there for reasonable cost in both the handling and power department. Granted it will never be as fast as my Mitsubishi Evolution but for a year round daily driver that can do it all it's hard to beat.
@dmroleplays505 3 жыл бұрын
1st time catching you the second it uploaded.
@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын
hello!
@hlgrmdr9556 2 жыл бұрын
Toyot NEVER disappoints! simply the BEST
@danielboyd9380 Жыл бұрын
Here in Alberta Canada. We dont get the high rebate although Quebec does so most Primes go to Quebec. They are difficult to get here. A three year wait. Lots can change in 3 years. The dealerships also have them marked way up because they are so rare and high in demand. I have a friend that showed us his. It is a remarkable car ahead of its time. Thanks for the review. Another good one. I am quite addicted to the Scotty channel.
@michelprovencher3798 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting... Of all the different make and model cars I’ve driven, I’ve never driven a hybrid or electric. Your rave review for the RAV4, just might entice me to drive one.
@lindap.p.1337 3 жыл бұрын
Go try one out. I drove ‘97 for years then a ‘2010 V6. I tried out a ‘16 XLE and loved it. It is very comfortable, drives well, and gets about 32 mpg consistently. FYI I have never had a repair other than brakes on any of the three. Love you Toyota! You keep stress out of my life.
@DUNGSTA 3 жыл бұрын
I thought he was against hybrids and electric?!
@CR-vu1rt 3 жыл бұрын
Please give a review of the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid.
@EMichaelBall 3 жыл бұрын
Basically a big, FWD-only Prius with worse gas mileage, sliding rear doors, and a lot of cupholders..
@EMichaelBall 3 жыл бұрын
Did some more research. AWD is available.
@Sy-kv6hy 3 жыл бұрын
@@EMichaelBall 36mpg
@TheREDDMAN219 2 жыл бұрын
I love your channel man..
@eriseldplaku 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Scotty hope you doing well. I bought a 2008 Toyota Auris(Corolla for Europe) 1.4 diesel Is it any reliable? And what might be some common problems.
@luisalthaus7249 3 жыл бұрын
I bought the Rav4 XLE awd two weeks ago I simply love it ,not cheap $29.000 but worth it,exellent quality .
@blackops3622 3 жыл бұрын
How you like the car mirrors ? My factory makes them.
@Dabbadouche 3 жыл бұрын
Love mine too but went with the base LE..I was happy for that...that was what was available
@12degreesnowman11 3 жыл бұрын
After taxes and fees? 29k huh
@Dabbadouche 2 жыл бұрын
@@12degreesnowman11 yea it depends on location….or maybe taxes..I am super happy and love it
@Dabbadouche 2 жыл бұрын
Luis what year did you get on the rav..for 29000 xle must have been a 19 or a 20…cause the 19 xle was28000 used with. 22200 miles on it..just sayin
@anthonyr.3799 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2021 engine operated rav4 and there's nothing I miss from other vehicles , it's comfortable ride. I've wanted to upgrade to the Prime but there's no manufacturer incentive because of the demand...😰. Maybe next year ...
@2000rayc 2 жыл бұрын
SAME. im thinking prime or i might just settle with the hybrid
@Nofashists 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought one, it’s a RAV4 hybrid XLE, love it, got better MPG than my old Civic
@bannisher 3 жыл бұрын
We just ordered a Rav4 XSE. 2 months to come in! Damn. Can't wait.
@terrence4933 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, I just ordered one and dealer said it should arrive in July!
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