Haha yes I really like the size of older Rav4s, I've even considered buying used because the shape and size of an older Rav4 is so cute but I will probably go new with a Cross.

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the so called linear evolution

They do… I saw a 2006 Avalon the other day it looked brand new and I wanted it so bad lol

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who's tired of this😂

That’s good stuff !

I think you are so very right!

You are spot on!

Redline reviews got 6.8 0-60 in a leveled surface👀

@@jxmar_ i have doubts, how can this thing out run the prius which is lighter

I am 50 and just bought the Lexus NX hybrid for my wife. Look forward to our next road trip. Her RX350 is a gas hog.

Imperial or US gallons?

You are so very welcome Donnie!

You are the man Chris! Thanks for being on this journey with me!

@Raiti's Rides No problem Joe! We got a long way to go! I'm ready for the ride. No pun intended 😆

agree!

LOVE IT!

Ya, wish it came in the Macadamia interior colour the XLE gas version comes in😢

Thanks for letting us bring it to you!

You are so very welcome David!

I bought a cross and it has constant issues with stalling at red lights when it rained. It happened so often it was less than 500 miles and it had been to the dealer 3 times. I sold it 2 weeks after buying it and got a new Tacoma.

how much MPG are you getting? Thinking of getting a corolla SE very soon

@@IzaguirreC Toronto, Canada here. Christian I'm going to test drive the Toyota Cross today. Was it the 2023 Cross you had and sold? Many thanks

@@KimA67. yes it was a 2023 model L, tons of complaints for the same issue. Toyota is aware but has no fix or tsb

Thanks for noticing! You got it!

Well you heard it then!

I am glad that you are digging this one.

i’m so shocked that a) you were on that property in the intro and that b) you drove down Faraday with no one going 15 under the speed limit in front you both ways. you were so lucky! lol

I am sure you are not the only one.

I hear ya, but take comfort that those of us who are waiting for the hybrid have no idea when we actually be able to get our hands on one at a fair price. Fingers crossed!!

You are so very right Matt! Great point!

@Marc Sensei ... I'm going to test drive Corolla Cross. So you have 2023 Hybrid .. thanks for your comment. Im seriously considering this too versus the Rav4 2023 gas.

@@KimA67. yes ! Hybrid version is so cheap to run , I spend Like $50 bucks a month only on gas . Rav 4 is bigger outside but the same size inside compared to the Corolla Cross .

@@marcsensei7645 Many thanks Marc for sharing your thoughts. Toronto Ontario it is INSANE the amount of SUV'S being stolen and so FAST. Is there high rate theft there too? Ive been told you can shut fob off then lock doors manually so signal cannot be copied, the Club for steering wheel ect. At 66 I dont need these thugs throwing me out of my vehicle as they did to one poor woman. I've been so undecided what to buy now. Drove the Corolla sedan considering perhaps this.

Yes. The hybrid system uses its main motor as a generator and puts a drag on the wheels whenever you press on the brake, and this is all that slows the vehicle under light to moderate braking (the amount it drags is proportional to the pressure on the brake pedal-it feels just like normal braking). Only when braking is sudden (ie panic braking) or else too heavy will the normal brakes kick in as well. They also kick in once you’re down to a slow crawl to get you from there down to a full stop. Pulling up to a stop sign, you’ll be hard-pressed to feel the transition except for the first stop or two after having sat out in the rain.

where did you reserve it? My local dealerships in MA say that it will be for sale early next year?

@@Alex-pt2vg A couple of places. Liberty Toyota in NJ and Ourisman Toyota in MD.

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

I agree with you!

I wish they would also offer a sage / muddy green but the press release says the only green will be "Cypress" which is a dark not quite hunter green. It will come in the nice "Celestite" (light blue) though.

I wish there would be more about cargo space. It’s hard to tell just by looking. I can’t find videos demonstrating it.

@@krecikowi - There's 21.5 cubic feet of room behind the rear seats, which opens up to a maximum of 61.8 cubic feet with those seats folded down. The RAV4 hybrid provides 37.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 69.8 cubic feet with these seats folded. A small difference with the seats folded down.

@@krecikowi I wish there was more storage space (i.e. no overhead sunglasses compartment) and space to put other nic-nacks. Also, wish toyota would put illuminated lights on window and door lock/unlock switches on driver's side door so you can find the buttons at night--my Ford has it--come-on Toyota get with it! Lastly, I wish there was a spare tire!

I am so glad that you like this one.

Sound like a plan Jay!

Good call Omar!

This Cross is more sleek as someone who loves the Porsche Macan. Don't like the larger SUVs, smaller gets you more nimble handling. My wife will drive this mostly but we both do 99% city driving.

Wish the int was a little more upscale.

@@jonj77 get a Lexus then lol

You are so very right Henry!

Thanks for letting me bring it to you Mason!

Heck yeah Tom! Let's go places!

@@RaitisRides ;D

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That makes sense!

@@RaitisRides Need that snack space. Put a deposit down last September for an XSE with tech in Michigan, been on top of the dealership's list since December... Still waiting.

I like to point out the things that matter! LOL

Sounds like a plan!

Stop leasing, what a waste of money.

My lease on my 2021 ultra low mileage Venza Limited ends next year. Ready for something else. Buy price will be $ 26,000. Will buy and trade in. Pay sales tax on $ 26,000 and since trade in price will be about $ 8,000 higher, I’ll get sales tax credit on about $ 34,000. That’s about a $ 600 savings. You’re not really going to let your lease expire are you?

I am with you on that one--18" will affect gas mileage and ride comfort.

Toronto Canada .. I beieve I read RAV4 is 5'' longer than Cross and about 4'' smaller in width. They say not a hudge difference between the two. I'm considering the Cross.

@@KimA67. 5" makes a big difference in competitive parallel parking on city streets. Ha-ha. 🤣

theer is no dollars in Vietnam....and your cars include lots of taxes, so it is probably really just 30K USD....

@@levondarratt787 actually we deal with dollars but you gotta know the right person. They love to keep dollars than vnd

It pops nicely in the sun!

I am so glad that you like this one.

That's standard for any hybrid. This is no different.