What year?

2024

I agree the seats are hard. I got a purple seat cushion (yes the mattress company). I take several long trips each year. The cushion makes the seat pretty much like sitting on a cloud. I also got a self inflating cushion which was very comfortable too. Gave that one to my wife.

@@Raze120 maybe one day 🤣❤️

he did not take a 2024 prime model for a spin in the limited or top trim model (sigh) it's easy enough to dog the older models and standard trims.

I came to the same conclusion in this video. It is a review, not an advertisement, so the point is to show the pros and cons! That way people have an idea of the whole car before buying into it and not just the good stuff.

Dude.. he likes Prius😂

I have a 2023 RAV4 Limited Hybrid. I really like it and since the last two vehicles ice driven are a 2011 Sienna FWD that we traded in on a 2017 Highlander XLE AWD, I don’t feel the handling is bad at all. Then I drove a newer Mazda SUV and that vehicle seems more “ connected “ to the road. Of course this is likely because the RAV4 has a higher ground clearance which makes it more “ callable” off road but like I said I like the way our 23 RAV4 Hybrid handles. The real “ problem” showed up early this May 2024 which is just over one year since we bought our , and that’s the Infotainment screen just started cycling on and off and none of 5he “ buttons “ on the screen would work. I found a “ fix” for that online but it turns out it’s just a temporary fix because just last week ( mid June ) it started cycling on and off again. The “ fix” worked again but I Googled it and it’s a common issue particularly on 2023s ( Toyota switched to a “ new” version of Safety Sense ) but also happens on older models. Since it’s been over 16 months plus since the 2023s start3d coming out, I’m really disappointed that Toyota hasn’t come up with a solution. Some units have had the system replaced ( my thought is hopefully to make it past the warranty before the problem starts up again ) and I’ve heard of a “ firmware “ update. Toyota used to be fairly quick at fixing issues like this. Not so much ( anymore Toyota’s customer care seems to now disappear once you drive off the lot. Regardless , they should back these Infotainment systems beyond the warranty if not or if the customer had/has reported the issue and it was “ fixed” or not. Some dealerships have charged anywhere from $1200-$3000 to replace “ radio” / screen unit. There’s no way a radio with an 8 or 10 inch touch screen should cost that much and on a vehicle that started having the issue pop up, and there’s no way an infotainment system should not last longer than a set of brakes.

One thing I noticed with the 2023 Woodland the roof rails start to pop up slightly. Had mine replaced with only 5k on it. Noticed after washing the car so the had to dealership order new ones and had to take the headliner down and replace them with all new rails. It was missing the factory adhesive, but no leaks nothing like the problems for 2019 -2021 but still something to look out for.

That was most likely due to faulty installation. They are often installed at the dealer and if they aren't sealed well, they can leak. It CAN be fixed. I have a 2020 with roof rails AND moon roof. I have had zero issues with leakage.

Indeed, I hope toyota keeps as the highest priority for the next generation too.

@@Realistick it has to. They don't have much going for them beyond that.

​@@anotheranWhat do you think are the downsides of RAV4?

​@@Gopinathk17drives like a boat for its size. A soft suspension with an old design that doesn't handle uneven pavement at speed without becoming unsettled. And an awd system that sucks kzfaq.info/get/bejne/geCIgZeK0K-ccWw.htmlsi=jCdFwsCMC8A0ij6v

@@Gopinathk17I test drove rav4 a few months ago. I would say lack of options, and the driving experience wasn’t as comfortable as I expected it to be for the price, and the interior seemed somewhat outdated. Still, it’s my next target car haha

Huge cabin noise for rav4 2020 hybrid fr me

The new ecvt is what I want in the hybrid Rav4. Currently I have a 2013 rav4 gasoline and I totally understand your concern over the old cvt transmission

for someone who lives in a big city your last line almost sold me on the Subaru Lol

Shocked to hear that, she’s a bit noisy but so were the old 4 cylinder cars. The v6 really made it feel effortless! The forester is much better if you really care about seat comfort and visibility (though its in a different world from most new cars when it comes to that). Subarus have improved greatly when it comes to dependability. I can’t say it bests the rav4 there yet but I’m debating doing a similar video with a Forester to get more of the details, congrats!

@@JC-zw4bw Almost 35% of the vehicles in the city (30 miles from our house) are Subaru’s. We live 5 miles from a small town in a very mountainous area of north central Washington state and get 5-7 feet of snow every winter. There’s 9 families who live on our private road and 6 of us own Subaru’s. We have to plow and maintain our private road ourselves and if we get a foot of snow when everyone is at work, our Subie’s can make it. Our road is horseshoe shaped and we’re at the top, part way up our mountain. We own 1/4 of the mountain and our friends own the other 1/4. Behind our properties is National Forest. There’s one house above ours on a different mountain. They have to park their vehicles just down from our property and walk up to their house.

The Forester is certainly better than the RAV4 in terms of AWD system, but since Subarus don't use gaskets in their engines and use an adhesive instead, which all but guarantees the engines would leak when they hit 100-150k (source: Scotty Kilmer!), I'd avoid getting a Subaru for that reason alone since I tend to keep my cars for a long time.

If we're throwing out sources, I'd check out Mr. Subaru's channel. He is a subaru mechanic who discusses Subarus in more detail than any other channel I've seen without making generalizations. I'd still say the RAV4 holds an advantage but to say the Subaru's WILL leak is a bit of an overstep, some older models were a little more prone to it but far from an issue everyone ran into. @@sammyt3514

It does when it can which helps it perform a little better than the regular model on the hybrid. The engine just needs to charge the hybrid battery if it uses electricity so it typically stays off unless youre coasting or on a decline from my experience.

I’m trying to decide between a 2018 and 2022 with the biggest issue being the price but from all the reports and reviews I’ve watched these are the most reliable years, what are your thoughts ?

Oh? I talked about it here but I also physically saw the modification they made to address it. I'll look into it more on future RAV4 videos.

@@Realistick Their modification is really a patch work but they haven't addressed the fundamental issue and it's still happening. People are suing Toyota in Canada. Also they haven't extended the warranty on the 23-24 model yet so more to come in the future. Thanks for your work!

@@Nostrada-mus Noted, I'll look into it more for the next RAV video!

I‘m a victim of cablegate. Since I'm out of warranty when I bought my rav4 as a used car, I have to pay about $8000 to replace it.

8k is a lot. Where are you located? You should be able to get it done for around 5k. I'd also sell the car right after fixing it if I was you. The fix is not a permanent solution and it will happen again.

You can pick and choose which you want. I get the one connected service that gives me remote start capability and monitors the tires and basic condition. I pay by the year. That said, there are other companies who charge you a monthly fee to use the heated seats and other luxury items. I will NEVER buy a car from those manufacturers, ever.

It's great to have! To my knowledge, Hyundai/Kia and ford are the only others that offer an engine or two with it.

@@Realistick audi has both port and direct in their top engines like the ea837

More fuel efficient for just direct injection and, of course, less money to make and design the engine

I wonder if the new seats lack some kind of coating that the old fabric used to have. Maybe it was toxic or not eco friendly? Or it is just cheaper for some reason.

Ohh that's bad..looks like a defective engine..Camrys usually have least issues and it's a most reliable car which can run even for 20 years without any issues if you do regular maintenance.

@@Gopinathk17 I was wrong. The engine knocking is because it was dual port direct injection. That’s why it sounds like a diesel when cold.

I just watched a Toyota technician (the car care nut review) explain this is normal and how Toyota designed it. It will learn your driving habits and improve. He said you can also take it to Toyota to reset the transmission module.

@@Lg8T3 90% of the time it’s perfectly fine, it’s just that sometimes it gets confused in certain situations. I haven’t had any problems in a good while.

I think it's the cvt transmission,they are known for that.

Had to jump my battery every day on my 2020. Software upgrade on vehicle detecting key fixed it.

A Toyota service department told me like 12-15 years but there’s plenty of people who’ve gone longer than that, really depends on usage and environment!

​@@Realistick Ok, nice, thanks. 😊

​@@RealistickCan you still use the car if the hybrid battery is dead and not replace yet?

@@kennethz4466 i think you can buy it will drastically increase fuel consumption

@@Realistick There ARE people, not "there's people"...duh.

Pretty average for the primes which is a big problem! The prime prius and RAV are the best PHEVs out there otherwise imo.

I would have turned around and walked right out. 🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♀️

Im not, they’re raising msrp

For most, it handles the way they want, I would argue that the forester is more smooth but people notice the power and efficiency wayyyyyy before they'd notice the difference in ride between the two.

@@Realistick I don’t think most Toyota drivers even bother to test drive. My family and spouse’s family are Toyota buyers and never take a test drive. The mpg and reliability are what sells. If they want smooth they know there’s Lexus. Also, never seen a Toyota hybrid owner ever floor it in real life.

@@anotheran The name and reputation go a long way! Floor it, probably not, but most people may give it half throttle or so for passing and it responds great to that with the e-cvt and mid-range power.

That rugged look, Reliability, safety, power, mpg, handling, standard AWD and spare tire, heard it has the best braking system, best hybrid system on the market, least maintenance costs in the long run, price (less compared to CRV, also I bought my car with no markups) and the best RESALE value are the reasons why I bought a 2024 hybrid XLE recently. The only issue that have is I previously used Nissan rogue and that has super comfortable seats which I'm missing in RAV4, seats are not so comfortable for big people, especially the thigh support etc and sometimes it's bit noisy..that's all no other complaints at all. It's a superb car. I wish Toyota makes its seats more comfy like CRV, Rogue or Forester with next generation.

@@Gopinathk17 not sure where u heard it has the best braking system but crv all trims stop better or same, Forrester stops better, sante fe stops better. Toyota may have the worst brake/tire combo. Oh wait, Nissan rogue worst. You came from that. Check cr for all the braking tests done on the same track.

It has smart key for that price. Most other brands are not as reliable! But i agree on the value aspect, not too much there tor the money

Maybe go for a Mazda CX-5 / CX-50, or for better seats, the new CR-V!

@@Realistick YEP- I had lit on CX-50 anyway before seeing the rAV-- I just like the gas mileage and they have a Beautiful BLUE that I LOVE...CX-50 I'm not crazy about any of the colors-- RED is ok- IF it looks metalic and not just a flat red-- can't tell much on video.. some look like simple red- and some look metallic with the "glow" to it.. BUT oh well... I can always DIP it later..

Is it bumpy? I need a soft ride since the roads where I live are crap

​@@simd510buy Subaru for soft & cushy ride.

@@CRVgarage after test driving some cars thats the same conclusion I came to. Subaru was smooth. Didnt feel hardly any bumps

​@@simd510do the Subarus have smaller rims? I'm not a fan of low profile tires since they would surely make the ride worse and some Toyota's and most modern cars have low profile tires

Zero sum: You're out and I'm in. Good review....as usual.