Toyota RAV4 Edge 2021 review

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We drive the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Edge AWD and see what this SUV is really like!
Is the RAV4 Edge the best new Toyota RAV4 you can buy? It’s certainly the most expensive, and it’s the only 2021 RAV4 with a mechanical AWD system and a torque converter automatic rather than a CVT. But there’s no hybrid available in this RAV4, which is what we loved so much about our long-term RAV4 last year!
Would you consider the RAV4 Edge? Do you like the special colours and orange accents? Should they do a hybrid version?
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@JamesZ888 3 жыл бұрын

amazing review really wish australia can get the rav4 prime which is offered in the states

@ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I’m so mad that they don’t offer the pano roof on the adventure model here in the US. That would’ve made this the perfect car for me. Still Love mine but boy that would’ve been nice. Great video man✌🏽😎✌🏽

@LaTiNoGuYmAn 3 жыл бұрын

One thing you didn't mention is the cornering which this car does really well, as well as it's off road capability

@jameswebster4506 3 жыл бұрын

love the channel / long time follower ! glad to see the OMEGA Is back as its a real watch ! great car and review as always but i think ill take the Ford Escape as its performance is a real winner for me i think these two will be a good comparison in the future

@MrChocomog 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered this in the new hybrid model 😍 can't wait for it to arrive!

@JosiahAmankwah 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing vehicle, this rav4 to me is the true heritage/legacy RAV4 . Like the original rav4’s

@henryhonda8408 3 жыл бұрын

In the US it's called the Adventure. Here in Canada it's called Toyota Trail as the name "Edge" in North America is taken by the Ford Edge which is also assembled here in Canada (Oakville, Ontario).

@garryhopkins 3 жыл бұрын

The front design of the Edge (particularly the horizontal grill) is so much better than the “sad face” design I have seen to date. Is this new front design specific to the Edge or is it a change made across the board to all 2021 variants?

@anthonysirait2963 3 жыл бұрын

Love the rugged design

@Abhinav-fs7rp 3 жыл бұрын

Toyota's decision to not bring Rav4 prime is really disappointing esp considering its popularity in Australia !

@Seanype 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, which car would you pick out of rav 4 edge and Mazda CX-5 ? Cheers

@thomasng446 3 жыл бұрын

Sensible and impartial review!

@vinayshsureshram277 2 жыл бұрын

Ordered the 2022 RAV4 Edge Hybrid AWD Atomic Rush with Orchid Brown/Light grey interior. Delivery in March.

@aussiele1 3 жыл бұрын

You can change the constant beep of the tailgate.

@kingofall9262 3 жыл бұрын

Darn we don’t get panoramic sunroof in the US, awesome review.

@chimpchampchump123 3 жыл бұрын

Wow nice, dream car

@raffez2270 3 жыл бұрын

I think you have missed what the edge is about, my understanding is this model is a little more capable on light off roading. I would have liked to see a comparison of that with the hybrid.

@danyxie9240 3 жыл бұрын

My dad order new RAV4 and im so happy to drive

@wayneh1562 3 жыл бұрын

really good looking vehicle

@commsguy71 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review Tom. No mention of the big reason to choose Edge over Hybrid - Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD. Can shuffle torque left to right as well as front to rear. Makes for a nice drive through twisty mountain roads for an SUV. Also, the beeping on the power tailgate can be volume adjusted through settings in the dash, or can be switched from continuous beeping to single beep when opening/closing by the dealer as part of the customisable settings for the car. Just need to ask the dealer to do it.

@bazbbeeb7226 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, thats what i wanted to hear.

@oggyoggy1299 2 жыл бұрын

Or locate that beeper and smash it.

@avinashbalkissur5232 11 ай бұрын

Do you have any weird transmission shifting issues

@kbling2946 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review and spot on about the hybrid lacking in the Edge. I really don’t know what Toyota was thinking

@chasingcars 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully Toyota corrects that mis-step at facelift time.

@stevekinney7423 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, I've been looking fwd to your review of the Edge. Just curious do you have a fuel economy figure for open road driving ?

@jeremycox8261 3 жыл бұрын

“If you do do...? Chandlers would be cracking up.

@teevarsenvyticanda6948 3 жыл бұрын

Will you buy a hybrid cruiser or edge please

@Completionstudios 2 жыл бұрын

Which one is better,2022 rav4 cruiser hybrid or rav4 edge hybrid ?

@viliamgazo8589 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to know, what is it like offroad

@slugger7440 3 жыл бұрын

Is the boot bigger being its not a hybrid?

@autonewstv86 3 жыл бұрын

Best review I've seen! I managed to get my 2020 Rav4 Edge for $49,850, with rubber floor mats, bonnet protector, headlamp covers, wind shields and a full tank of fuel. Loved everything about it, when I test drove it. Now on order and just waiting for it to arrive.

@acwwong5252 3 жыл бұрын

No hybrids

@archietect4924 3 жыл бұрын

. . . that is a really good price - on carsales.com.au a WA dealer is offering a 2019 model Edge Auto AWD with 14,268km's for $51,950 - there must be deals out there then to be had for a new one.

@andyyuen84 3 жыл бұрын

I bought mine 2020 RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser efour for $49k drive away with Rubber floor mats, side steps, roof rack and a full tank of fuel. Single tank lasted 920km on E10. 30% highway 70% city drive.

@thebetterinvestor6639 3 жыл бұрын

My condolences for your loss.

@Retromansite 2 жыл бұрын

Still waiting for it to arrive?

@glennt1962 2 жыл бұрын

Hybrid and Turbo option would be nice in this model. Good looking car on the expensive side $45k+

@arunakalu 3 жыл бұрын

Called "RAV4 Trail" in Canada.

@Mollusc3168 3 жыл бұрын

Last time I checked the Edge didn't have memory seats for the driver. The Cruiser does so it seems a strange omission for the top of the range model.

@deer8547 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

@analysethis6061 2 жыл бұрын

TOYOTA RAV4 EDGE HYBRID on its way. Awesome!!! Can't wait to see it in person. I hope the entertainment system and interiors too get an update. Fingers cross for HUD for the cruiser and edge variants.

@MatchFixah 2 жыл бұрын

No Panoramic Sunroof on hybrid Edge though, petrol variant only as optional extra, not sure why!

@analysethis6061 2 жыл бұрын

@@MatchFixah Thats true.

@brankojerbic6040 3 жыл бұрын

Hybrid is a no brainer for future residuals and features...but that lag on the touch screen ☹

@awat7753 Жыл бұрын

do panorama sunroof easy to leaking water or broken glass?

@jamiep61 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. All RAV4 Models should be available with a Hybrid Option

@michael1882yt 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. Nice watch too. Omega??

@chasingcars 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

@robertvanempel5810 3 жыл бұрын

I wish that colour would be available for all versions too.

@nataliecarey4853 3 жыл бұрын

Same!!!!!! I want that colour and can’t get it in the other versions. Not fair.

@liladhardhakal8548 2 жыл бұрын

What the name of this color?

@Bewar3them00n 2 жыл бұрын

In the UK the Adventure is a petrol Hybrid! I’m moving overseas and will be buying A Rav4 hybrid when I get there, I have my eyes on an Adventure, but it just might be out of my price range

@CathodeRayNipplez 3 жыл бұрын

$56K ?.. Wow that's a lot of money for a 1705 kg motorised pram. Why soooo heavy? Is it bigger than it looks? Lack of Hybrid is puzzling, maybe it just makes it too expensive with the Oz Peso now or the last one didn't sell well?

@ezekielwebb9335 3 жыл бұрын

First ! And great review Tom as usual😀

@kookaburra5126 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite SUV. I love chasing cars reviews 👌

@ChiefNyandusi Жыл бұрын

This car is perfectly done starting with the colour I love that colour, the orange inside is beautifully done. The only thing they should do is give us leather seats and work on fuel economy

@rncondie 3 жыл бұрын

Wish the front on the Edge was on the mean face Rav 4

@qldgooner 3 жыл бұрын

we took one of these for a test drive and were quite disappointed after setting our hearts on one. we then took the cruiser hydrid for a test drive and found it much better and pick it up from the dealer today. we had to add quite a few accessories to make it look as nice as the edge. (the edge front grill looks great , so a nudge bar was needed on the cruiser). the hybrid just drove so much better in our opinion and was far quieter.

@nicksmith3746 2 жыл бұрын

I just hate the fact the Cruiser Hybrid has dark wheels. I can't stand dark wheels on cars. I know it's just cosmetic, but it really brings me down. 😕

@tomb6655 3 жыл бұрын

Cringed when I saw 8.5L/100km! Have the Cruiser Hybrid, couldn’t fathom a thirstier version with less torque, as good as it looks.

@DronieUp 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best looking RAV4. The other one looks unhappy. I don’t get how Toyota can’t integrate their exhaust better. It looks like it sits well below the car and an after thought. Also that tailgate is ssslllloooowww! It reminds me of that steamroller scene from Austin Powers!

@deborahboffa521 2 жыл бұрын

What is that colour called?

@duncanpowell5322 3 жыл бұрын

I'm curious as to why this gets compared to a Skoda Kodiaq and not the Karoq? Big size difference with Kodiaq

@chasingcars 3 жыл бұрын

The RAV4 is much closer in size and packaging to a Kodiaq. Here are the lengths for reference: Karoq: 4.38m RAV4: 4.60m Kodiaq: 4.69m

@mirceamunteanu4791 3 жыл бұрын

Australian RAV 4 are CVT ? only 8 speed in Canada or E-CVT for the Hybrid

@braydonwen3852 2 жыл бұрын

It’s 8AT and ecvt too

@stephenmuller5098 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure why they do space savers for cars with a little bit of off road ability, aimed at a city market maybe? Not keen driving home 300-500km on a weekend on a space saver when tyres are not available easily. That's probably why Subaru and other brands sell well.

@petersteele4948 3 жыл бұрын

Needs a 2 litre turbo. Old fashioned engine. Toyota need to get with the program. They have a 2 litre turbo in the Lexus. This car is crying out for it.

@pablosabhlok 3 жыл бұрын

Have you reviewed the ssangyong musso?

@Completionstudios 2 жыл бұрын

What colour is this car?

@Thejamlife2415 2 жыл бұрын

As a car expert, you missed the point why it's not a hybrid, why it's an auto petrol. That is because edge has been designed to handle off-road better. Also why it only comes as AWD. Well, right now edge can be a hybrid.

@nedalsharah441 3 жыл бұрын

which better for city and offroading : Toyota Fortuner 2021 vs Toyota RAV4 vs Toyota Prado ?

@chasingcars 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of off-roading?

@nedalsharah441 3 жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars for traveling and touring

@Peter-vn8ue 3 жыл бұрын

Prado

@TheHayabusa09 3 жыл бұрын

So Tom, which would you buy? The Edge or the Cruiser Hybrid?

@damo5701 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing Tom has not replied, I'll do my best attempt at "channeling" his response. The Cruiser Hybrid is the superior package for 95% of people, it's cheaper with significantly better economy and marginally better performance. The four reasons people may buy the Edge instead are: 1) They don't like/want/trust hybrid technology. 2) They don't like/want/trust cvts. 3) The Edge would be better off road, still a soft roader but slightly more capable with toque vectoring and the ability to transfer engine power to the rear. 4) They just want the top of the range model or love the particular packaging and want that trim regardless of engines.

@borgie83 3 жыл бұрын

@@damo5701 very well said and it’s very similar to what the sales guy said to me when I was enquiring about the Edge. I ended up buying the Cruiser instead due to the Hybrid Cruiser driving much better than the Non Hybrid Edge. He said that nostalgia for petrol only cars gets the better of a small minority of people but that they might as well suck it up and get the Hybrid as Toyota’s future goal was to manufacture all their cars within 20-25 years as Electric only.

@bretthampson8991 3 жыл бұрын

So a hybrid will save around $1000 per year in fuel, at 5k over 5 years, how much more is Hybrid versions over the std versions on other trim levels,

@chasingcars 3 жыл бұрын

A 2.5L 2WD hybrid is $2,500 more than the 2.0L 2WD petrol. But you don’t just get fuel savings, you get a lot more power: 160kW compared to 127kW. Better car to drive as a result.

@RodneyMunch8767 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered the 2021 RAV4 Cruiser as my next lease car without driving it. Here's hoping I made the right decision.

@mariecameron1644 3 жыл бұрын

Dave How is your cruiser going, about to order one very soon.

@RodneyMunch8767 3 жыл бұрын

@@mariecameron1644 Ha Ha - I wish I knew. I was told it will not be delivered until October. Apparently, there is a long waiting list for all new cars in Australia and especially the RAV4, because it is so popular. (get your order in soon)

@mariecameron1644 3 жыл бұрын

@@RodneyMunch8767 long wait hope its all worth it! Which colour did you choose? haven't decided yet if I will do a remserv lease or buy cash if the latter I would hope for a good discount especially with the long wait. thanks for your reply. regards marie

@RodneyMunch8767 3 жыл бұрын

@@mariecameron1644 I chose the Electic blue colour as I think it looks good with the black alloys of the Cruiser model. I also like the dark blue colour (a bit more classy), and the white looks good in this model as well. The lease costs of the Hybrid RAV4 are significantly less than my current Hyundai Tuscon (low spec). I think this is because the resale value of this car is so good, and the fuel costs are half of similar non-hybrid cars. Good luck.

@SalManila1 2 жыл бұрын

YOU'LL get the adventure hybridwith 165 kw in 2022!!

@adrianleeds3468 3 жыл бұрын

Good review thanks. Drove a rental for two weeks in NZ’s South Island March 2020. Found the 8-speed quite weird in traffic, like a clutch less manual. Open roads it was fine. We also had a full size spare, which is a deal breaker.

@deer8547 3 жыл бұрын

Why is a full size spare a deal breaker?

@joshski85 2 жыл бұрын

@@deer8547 Right? You'd think it would be a positive if anything

@Balkans73 Жыл бұрын

Having a full size spare, has become a deal breaker??. Are you serious??. The deal-breaker is not having a full size spare in a brand new car!!. Don't worry you Will be cursing while your sitting in the kerb at 2am in the morning with your puncture kit trying to fix a hole in your tyre??. They beep at you as they all go by😂aye??.

@avinashbalkissur5232 11 ай бұрын

Dude did you get the car do you still have any transmission issues

@Tie626 2 жыл бұрын

With 19 inch wheels isn’t the ride quality impaired compared to 17 inch ?

@chasingcars 2 жыл бұрын

Not as good, but still not bad

@darrell3O87OO 3 жыл бұрын

Outside looks good. Inside, the dash looks 10 years old. Seats and Boot look good. Would prefer a diesel or hybrid. But need to bring that dash into the 2020's.

@jimprovan8866 3 жыл бұрын

Did you cross double whit lines Tom, at 10:33?

@chasingcars 3 жыл бұрын

Turning out of a driveway?

@jimprovan8866 3 жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars just checking if you were up to date with the road rules. Keep up the good work bloke.

@stephendavidson5387 3 жыл бұрын

Hybrid would be nice but not the cvt and it needs a real spare.

@user-kc8ol5ju1m 3 жыл бұрын

Will the roof leak?

@jamesm375 3 жыл бұрын

@andrew22334455 3 жыл бұрын

Nice car but can't get over the fact that only the driver side has electric seats. It's a 50k car, and the passenger still gets a manual seat without height adjustment??

@Harry-lq5jd 3 жыл бұрын

50k for Toyota is like 35k for everyone else. They have queues of people out the door who nothing about cars waiting to buy this thing and they are charging accordingly.

@aerienix 3 жыл бұрын

Hot take: they’ll probably make a hybrid version midlife of this update. Free money for them, I’d say.

@victordo9408 3 жыл бұрын

Toyota really shot themselves in the foot by not offering a hybrid version in this trim!

@mobe3006 3 жыл бұрын

In what way?

@johnnywires943 3 жыл бұрын

Why cant you get this as a hybrid?

@_OZZIE_RASCAL 3 жыл бұрын

I think the price would be out of the this world $$$ They wouldn't sell many 🕵🏼‍♂️

@johnnywires943 3 жыл бұрын

@@_OZZIE_RASCAL just put an order for a RAV4 and will get it in 4 months. I have ordered a top spec lounge edition hybrid with 2 electric engines and 220 bhp. Got it on a Toyota Flex scheme. I am not a particularly wealthy man but I am able to afford that model. I do agree that the prime is too expensive for the extra 100 plus bhp. You should demand the 220 bhp. Stay safe.

@garytilley3217 11 ай бұрын

You would wonder why it’s the top selling SUV in the country when you have to wait 3 years for a new one.

@JimboJones99 3 жыл бұрын

What is the logic with car manufacturers only putting 1 map pocket behind the seats ?

@kevildub 3 жыл бұрын

I've thought about this... First of all its cost saving however slight that may be. But, by having the pocket behind the passenger front seat the driver can more easily reach into the map pocket (as opposed to trying to contort your arm to reach behind you whilst you're in the driver's seat).

@_OZZIE_RASCAL 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevildub Bingo SK 😎👌🏼😎

@mobe3006 3 жыл бұрын

The absence of the hybrid component is a big plus.

@jorgeluisburgoacosio9998 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that doesn't come up with a hybrid powertrain it's because it's the off road oriented model and hybrid are not reliable off road in the long run actually in the long run none hybrid can be as reliable as a regular vehicle, all the petrol money you save it's gonna be at the shop when that's hybrid system fails and certainly it will fail someday

@starwoodx3684 3 жыл бұрын

It's the best midsize SUV if it's not leaking water ...

@BomberFletch31 3 жыл бұрын

I'd take the Ford Escape Vignale over this any day.

@jlcraparotta 3 жыл бұрын

I really think the orange trim is awful and an eye sore . . Don’t understand why Toyota and Subaru think it’s trendy or sporty with their vehicles

@borgie83 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I thought the same. The orange was an instant turn off for me the moment I sat in the Edge. Americans get a red trim which is a lot nicer. Thankfully the Cruiser is mostly black with burgundy trims here and there. Looks much better.

@gilbertbormate 3 жыл бұрын

Toyota is catchin up against korean rivals and mazda. Good thing for the consumers.

@thebetterinvestor6639 3 жыл бұрын

No way

@MadDog-65 3 жыл бұрын

Not everyone wants a hybrid!!

@borgie83 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t want a Hybrid either when I went to purchase the Edge. Then I got curious before placing my order so asked to test drive the Hybrid Cruiser AWD. It drove much much better and I quickly changed my mind and ordered the Cruiser over the Edge. In the end, people don’t buy a RAV4 for proper off road driving and so the added features the Edge gives are pointless. Eventually all Toyota’s will be fully electric anyway according to the managing director at the dealership I went to. He said they rarely sell the Edge these days as everyone wants the Hybrid. Was nice to see his honesty as he would’ve made more money off me if I purchased an Edge.

@MadDog-65 3 жыл бұрын

@@borgie83 Toyota dealers are definitely a confusing bunch last weekend we were told Toyota would never go full electric in stead will stick to hybrids and hydrogen in the future. And for the market here in Australia full electric ⚡️ is definitely off the table for many more years to come. We just don’t have the infrastructure to support such a move.

@MadDog-65 3 жыл бұрын

@@borgie83 regardless I won’t be buying a hybrid ever. I don’t turn my cars over within the warranty period. Hybrids are fine under warranty but out of warranty the cost to repair over full combustion engines is just to great. Good luck with yours

@Peter-vn8ue 3 жыл бұрын

Side back quarter panel is ugly as is the rear lower panel.on this vehicle

@Central-Scrutinizer 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet Georgia Brown, but do I detest power hatches. They are a plague upon humanity.

@limpunsing224 3 жыл бұрын

Toyota is pushing hard relying on RAV4's popularity Why not ?

@brianmiddleton864 3 жыл бұрын

@thebetterinvestor6639 3 жыл бұрын

Hyundai's range is so much better. Why are they using Korean owned audio brand JBL?

@silviofontana5144 3 жыл бұрын

same as subaru outback, Underpowered, shame on no electrics to passenger seat.

@bazbbeeb7226 3 жыл бұрын

drove the Outback today, it was that sluggish i double checked the electronic handbrake was turned off, the Forester was much more responsive.

@MiroBG359 3 жыл бұрын

hybrids are overrated and expensive, their research probably showed most people don't want it so it makes sense they wouldn't offer it

@MiroBG359 3 жыл бұрын

@@borgie83 one dealer told you something, cute anecdotal evidence 2007: 351,071 hybrids sold 2020: 400,746 2013: 495,535

@praveentyson4455 3 жыл бұрын

nice but disappointed. I won't buy it. they should bring back 3.5 v6 engine for this car

@hadtobe4502 3 жыл бұрын

I blame Sean Hanley (Toyota Vice President Sales and Marketing) for the disastrous decision to hold off on the Rav4 Prime in Australia to what he thinks will be low sales. He instead pushes other stock. I know European areas have far more advanced emission controls than here in coal laden Australia and people are being forced more or less to purchase hybrids, Phevs and Bevs. However, I believe the Rav4 Prime would sell here, regardless of the governments climate change denial. He is obviously out of his depth in knowing what Australians want, or he is just dogeza-gaikō to the Japanese, which means Kowtowing.