2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE Ownership - Do We Still Like It & What's Next?

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Last November, our host, Sofyan took delivery of a 2021 #ToyotaRAV4Prime. Nearly 6 months later, he gives us his take on what it's been like to live with the #RAV4Prime. The #RAV4 #Prime is designed to be the best version of the RAV4 family with 302 HP, up to 42 miles on electric only range, and lots of premium features if you spring for the fully loaded XSE trim with the Premium package.
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  • @theredline
    @theredline3 жыл бұрын

    While a Mach E GT is already ordered, what do you think Sofyan should replace the RAV4 Prime with next? It needs to be a BEV or PHEV.

  • @rainthier9532

    @rainthier9532

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe check out some Volvo PHEVs

  • @KirkKreifels

    @KirkKreifels

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sofyan, looks like you need to upgrade to a Taycan Turbo S 🏁😎⚡

  • @mision503elsalvador7

    @mision503elsalvador7

    3 жыл бұрын

    Of course replace it

  • @theredline

    @theredline

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Kirk Kreifels Tempting! But a wee bit too expensive 😂

  • @SkyRL25

    @SkyRL25

    3 жыл бұрын

    you think you'll miss the Tesla supercharger?

  • @charlesvonhusen3064
    @charlesvonhusen3064 Жыл бұрын

    Going on 2 years with my Rav 4 XSE PRIME still loving it

  • @autonewstv86
    @autonewstv863 жыл бұрын

    This is the car I will definitely get if I can use a couple of my Bed, Bath and Beyond 20% off coupons at Toyota dealer.

  • @monkeywkeys3916

    @monkeywkeys3916

    3 жыл бұрын

    Those do expire you know.

  • @nayj.5718

    @nayj.5718

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not in the store!

  • @KevinTkt14

    @KevinTkt14

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to use my Toyota discount from working there to buy one, plus the 7500 tax rebate, too good to pass up. We're test driving ours later today.

  • @theexmann

    @theexmann

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can only use one coupon at a time. LOL!

  • @twentythree7889

    @twentythree7889

    3 жыл бұрын

    *_Nice channel, but his laugh is ANNOYING sorry !!!_* 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

  • @gengstar09
    @gengstar093 жыл бұрын

    For a guy who reviewed/owned pretty exotic cars, seeing you in the RAV4 is so nice and gives you a more a relatable influencer demeanor.

  • @rishabhluthra6328

    @rishabhluthra6328

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol listen what he says in the end

  • @sergiobanks274

    @sergiobanks274

    3 жыл бұрын

    We say this to him all the time, he doesn't really care lol.

  • @eganfo

    @eganfo

    3 жыл бұрын

    But he’s not keeping it. The MachE!! Good choice. I saw one on the highway this weekend, they look nice in the wild.

  • @naveenthemachine

    @naveenthemachine

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shanejoseph8132 he hates Toyota but says Honda or the Koreans are far better choices than any Toyota or Lexus. (Unless they are stupid fast which most aren’t)

  • @naveenthemachine

    @naveenthemachine

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sergiobanks274 not just him. Even outlets like motortrend or car and driver really really look down at how bad Toyota is for just about every vehicle they put out and say it’s uncompetitive in just about every way

  • @honestycounts9352
    @honestycounts93523 жыл бұрын

    I also ordered a 2021 RAV4 Prime. It should arrive some time around 2050.

  • @nayj.5718

    @nayj.5718

    3 жыл бұрын

    😆

  • @yggdrasil9039

    @yggdrasil9039

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep we are waiting for the RAV4 and Prius Prime to be made available in Australia. Reliable sources indicate that they should be available around 2050 too.

  • @marylynnhippe971

    @marylynnhippe971

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @AutomobileGeeks

    @AutomobileGeeks

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @Al3xTrucho20

    @Al3xTrucho20

    3 жыл бұрын

    Might wait a little longer since they closed the plants in Ontario where they're being built due to Covid.

  • @InvestBetter.
    @InvestBetter.3 жыл бұрын

    Reasons to get the Rav4 Prime 1. With tax credit, considerably less expensive than a Model Y 2. Removes range anxiety with 40 MPG hybrid gas engine 3. Accelerates like an EV, in either all EV mode or full power mode. 4. Small battery means recharging is much quicker than a full EV 5. Made by Toyota, so you have peace of mind for durability, quality and strong resale If you want one vehicle to do it all, and do it well, this is your ride.

  • @joe1071

    @joe1071

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, love my Toyota reliability. Even when they're broken they still work 🤣

  • @justin26981

    @justin26981

    Жыл бұрын

    There is no range anxieties with a Tesla.

  • @InvestBetter.

    @InvestBetter.

    Жыл бұрын

    @@justin26981 Whatever helps you sleep at night.

  • @gabeeskridge8291

    @gabeeskridge8291

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@justin26981Tesla is garbage on wheels. Toyota will wipe them out soon.

  • @Papeeshka
    @Papeeshka3 жыл бұрын

    I would not want to have an electric car that doesn’t have a gas engine to back up my range. As someone from earthquake country out here in Cali, you have to be able to get in your car and move quickly and maybe far in the event of an earthquake or a major fire!!! What do you think the charging points would be like if everyone is trying to leave LA at the same time? Nightmarish!

  • @aleshiacote-young9962

    @aleshiacote-young9962

    Жыл бұрын

    This is why I’m afraid to go full on electric within the next 10 years…

  • @faikerdogan2802

    @faikerdogan2802

    10 ай бұрын

    I meannn that's a little fantasy scenario

  • @AichElle

    @AichElle

    10 ай бұрын

    I agree. I live in Canada and the closest city to us is 82km ( about 50 miles) away so we need both and don’t see us ever getting away from gas not to mention how much electricity winter sucks out of those cars. My town in the winter in a Tesla grave yard

  • @armandoramos1949
    @armandoramos19493 жыл бұрын

    It's so nice to see and watch your video again. Thanks for the update, I am sure this will help alot of people considering this particular vehicle. More power to you and your channel. Have a wonderful day.

  • @gazzyT644
    @gazzyT6443 жыл бұрын

    Your audio is off, left channel only.

  • @danek893

    @danek893

    3 жыл бұрын

    First I thought my headphones is broken...😅

  • @Nkovic10

    @Nkovic10

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omg same

  • @drajah1986

    @drajah1986

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's tripping me up

  • @AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

    @AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just go to settings and adjust the L/R balance

  • @Transit_my-way

    @Transit_my-way

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought I was the only one. I was thinking my headphones were broken 😄

  • @ejohnson3131
    @ejohnson31313 жыл бұрын

    I don’t think this is just a “stepping stone”. I think it’s the best of both worlds. You can drive around and do your errands or commute to work on electric only, but you don’t have to worry about range going on road trips. But whatever, you’re the “car expert”.

  • @andreleiva5165
    @andreleiva51653 жыл бұрын

    I decided to go with the SE prime and I love it. The upgrades really werent needed for my lifestyle and my car has been a dream. Full electric still makes 0 sense for the amount I drive and I don’t want to wait for recharge times on a full electric vehicle. I think Toyota is on the right path!

  • @SquidandCatAdventures

    @SquidandCatAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    In Canada, it seems like it doesn't have any sunroof or moon roof. I've got a Prius V and the double moon roof is one of the things I really love just for the natural light coming in (even though they don't actually open).

  • @DUNGSTA

    @DUNGSTA

    3 жыл бұрын

    Xse is more sexy

  • @nighttimestalker

    @nighttimestalker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think they did the right thing giving it an option for electric and hybrid. I drive 16ish miles to work through a city. So id go hybrid. But have to hit the interstate on some days for school. Since that's a straight 18 mile shot, id use the electric mode

  • @sonyfxi

    @sonyfxi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Any regrets? Did you buy the 6.6kw on board charging option?

  • @andreleiva5165

    @andreleiva5165

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sonyfxi I sold mine.I think a regular hybrid xse is just as good and half the price. I think dealers are over charging for this and it doesn’t justify what you get for it. I would rarely end up plugging it in and mainly drove it as a hybrid and I averaged 42 mpg when I had it

  • @anthonylavelle7229
    @anthonylavelle72293 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the update, good to hear. I have had mine for almost 3 months and really enjoying it. Orange seems like a stand out color for your new vehicle, hope you enjoy the new one and not miss the old one ;-) Cheers

  • @rontreen3278

    @rontreen3278

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that orange is a standout color but... It stands out for the cops too so watch your speed I guess and blending in traffic?

  • @dannggg
    @dannggg2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been looking at this car. This is the best review on it. Thank you for this awesome review.

  • @juliestepp7404
    @juliestepp74042 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your review. I’m on my 2nd RAV4 now which is a hybrid. You are convincing me to purchase this and your options package are what I would buy too. I 110% agree with you that their phone integration as screen apps/quality are WAY behind. I was hoping that after another 5 years they would get it better.

  • @Ducla09
    @Ducla092 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips and quality of prime, I’ll see the prime this coming up this weekend

  • @tr7287
    @tr72873 жыл бұрын

    Saw one this color in person today and it looks so good I had to keep looking at it.

  • @michaelpupko2724
    @michaelpupko27243 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know you live in Pennsylvania! I am about a half hour south of Wilkes-Barre. You do an excellent job at what you do here. Thank you and keep up the good work! Beautiful car by the way

  • @jasonbenfante6110
    @jasonbenfante61103 жыл бұрын

    $50k purchase price - $7.5k Federal incentive - $1.5k NYS incentive = 1 dope RAV4 for the same value as a regular hybrid with a lot less tech and 85 less grin power. Add the fact that it’s resale doesn’t factor in the available $9k Groupon we got and presto... Maybe one of the only mainstream vehicles on the planet that actually appreciates after its driven (quietly) off the lot.

  • @jdbaker82
    @jdbaker82 Жыл бұрын

    I'm really happy I watched your review of this car. Great job.

  • @betzie2
    @betzie22 жыл бұрын

    I got the SE version last week! After having a 14 year old RAV4 that was super reliable and fast, this one is a great step up for me! I got the metallic gray…very classy looking. Enjoyed your video!

  • @RabidNemo

    @RabidNemo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Still happy with it? I just had the catalytic converter stolen off my 2007 Prius and I'm pretty much done at this point. Time for a new car

  • @betzie2

    @betzie2

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RabidNemo yes! I love mine so far. The best part is getting in the car everyday with a full tank of gas. Have not filled up yet. Quiet, powerful and fun tp drive

  • @Jonny8859
    @Jonny88593 жыл бұрын

    my left ear enjoyed this video.

  • @general_klinger6847

    @general_klinger6847

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought it was just me.

  • @rjohns25
    @rjohns253 жыл бұрын

    My husband and I have a 2021 RAV4 Hybrid and we use it to carry kayaks, fishing poles and cargo boxes because we do a lot outdoors - hybrid seems to be the best way to go for a RAV ❤️❤️❤️

  • @JS-qi1ou

    @JS-qi1ou

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't know I'd take the 8-speed and the TV-AWD limited over the hybrids.

  • @Leah006

    @Leah006

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JS-qi1ou i would go with Sh-awd instead

  • @JS-qi1ou

    @JS-qi1ou

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Leah006 if only I liked Acura, I may go that route in the future

  • @taymus13
    @taymus13 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this break down. I'm currently looking at the prime for my first personally car purchase and first hybrid. I haven't been able to test drive one yet so getting to hear your learnings and those little quirks that one can't get from a test drive is really informative and helpful. I personally have a long commute for work so hearing how the city and highway drives compare is a big deal for me.

  • @CESAR1309LAMPARD
    @CESAR1309LAMPARD Жыл бұрын

    Sick ride ! Can’t wait to pull the trigger on one.

  • @cassondratakemoto7185
    @cassondratakemoto71853 жыл бұрын

    Sofyan, first off I love all your reviews. You are very knowledgeable and detailed in your reviews. Thank you. Also if your family members don't want your Rav4 Prime, my father would buy it from you in a heart beat! He has been on the list for a while. He is being told the color Red will be hard to get. But I am serious, if your family members don't want it please contact me. Thanks.

  • @tamchau829
    @tamchau8293 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sharing! I really love the RAV 4 prime. I will wait until they offer Toyota RAV4 Prime with Solid state battery comes out to get more EV range (hopefully 200 plus miles).

  • @jhors7777
    @jhors7777 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent and helpful video, thank-you.

  • @156tempra
    @156tempra3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for you review so clear.

  • @usmantariq7997
    @usmantariq79973 жыл бұрын

    My day to day drive usually crosses 60 miles. It's amazing it takes you a whole week to reach only 40.

  • @heysogo

    @heysogo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well when you don’t live in the real world and work from home filming yourself all day you probably don’t have to drive very far for life’s essentials. But for us “peasants” that have normal jobs that don’t pay enough to live in the wealthy areas nearby we have to drive 45 min-1hr to work everyday.

  • @blake031299

    @blake031299

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@heysogo did you even read what he said

  • @Cleanyourearsbro

    @Cleanyourearsbro

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@heysogo oh the self pitty...

  • @payrocoin
    @payrocoin3 жыл бұрын

    This is totally off topic but, man, the houses over there are gorgeous! I also LOVE how far apart they are from each other so you're not shaking your neighbor's hand through your bathroom window.

  • @widowmaker7428

    @widowmaker7428

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @widowmaker7428

    @widowmaker7428

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wash your hands before & after you shake😂😂😂

  • @widowmaker7428

    @widowmaker7428

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wipe before you shake too btw😑

  • @lnguyen2690
    @lnguyen2690 Жыл бұрын

    Thz for the video on RAV4 prime. I have a hard time finding for test drive any EV which is available, not mention buying in Texas after cov19. Your video is very detail informative. Keep up the good work.

  • @osimo600rr
    @osimo600rr3 жыл бұрын

    I'm in love with my 2020 hybrid limited. You'll love it too.

  • @dlg5485
    @dlg54853 жыл бұрын

    I'm either going to buy this Rav4 Prime XSE or a new F150 hybrid at the end of the year. They're obviously not in the same class, but I plan to own both vehicles eventually, the PHEV for daily driving and the truck for utility/camping/travel. I think I'll probably buy the truck this year and hold off on the Rav4 because I think Toyota can and will improve upon it, over the next few years. Great update on the Rav4!

  • @RAY-THE-WAY

    @RAY-THE-WAY

    3 жыл бұрын

    Minds well buy both haha

  • @rtdrtd123321

    @rtdrtd123321

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Potato they are doing a tundra EV not Tacacoma?

  • @andreleiva5165

    @andreleiva5165

    2 жыл бұрын

    F150 or new tundra 100%

  • @Weyoun359
    @Weyoun3593 жыл бұрын

    I will patiently wait for the Camry TRD Prime 😁

  • @geekane9462
    @geekane94622 жыл бұрын

    I soooo want this car!!! Excellent video quality. The clearest of any video Ive ever seen here. What are you using?

  • @AdventuresWithJeffOG
    @AdventuresWithJeffOG3 жыл бұрын

    Dude I love the channel! Great review!!

  • @ajjax89
    @ajjax893 жыл бұрын

    Cyber orange!!!!!! Its different and stands out more!!! That shade of blue is everywhere

  • @chaff5
    @chaff52 жыл бұрын

    I think the reasoning of having enough real world battery charge is exactly why I would get this over a full EV car. If it has enough to get me around day to day then I don't need to lose the gas option. A full EV car is stuck on it range and reaching a charger on longer trips. Plug in hybrids are kind of the best of both worlds; when I go to work or run errands, I'm on battery and I just need to remember to plug it in everyday or every other day. Then if I decide to take a longer trip like visiting family or just a weekend over to the next down, I have gas. I think the flexibility is worth it.

  • @U2haveaniceday20
    @U2haveaniceday203 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing appreciate it Deb.👌✌

  • @Billybobthor
    @Billybobthor3 жыл бұрын

    Another great review Sofyan.

  • @Kim-SCUSA
    @Kim-SCUSA3 жыл бұрын

    I always appreciate your comments about the cabin noise. Really helps me with decisions.

  • @trk8908
    @trk89082 жыл бұрын

    All your videos are so informative - many thanks. A question on EV batteries. Let's say I charge it up on Monday but don't drive it until Thursday. Will it still be at 100% on Thursday? Is there a difference between charge decay in summer vs. winter?

  • @tgr.4550

    @tgr.4550

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope that you get an answer to your question

  • @neoisone5774
    @neoisone57743 жыл бұрын

    i mostly watch your reviews and your very informative. i see you like enjoying the prime, hope to get one someday, for the price wise, my wife would pick a minivan over this 10x. it would take a lot of convincing for us to get this instead.. thanks for the review

  • @arunsarin3381
    @arunsarin33812 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information.

  • @watchmeconquer9236
    @watchmeconquer92363 жыл бұрын

    I remember when you had the Honda Fit & Acura ILX lol... u came a long way 😅

  • @snacking5908
    @snacking59083 жыл бұрын

    That rav4 really is a good looking car

  • @CoryMayleSonofKrypton001
    @CoryMayleSonofKrypton001 Жыл бұрын

    I’m thinking of buying one of these to use as a daily driver, great video!

  • @ali87107
    @ali871072 жыл бұрын

    Love the giggle on acceleration!

  • @seanplace8192
    @seanplace81923 жыл бұрын

    I made the decision a while ago that my next vehicle would be a fully electric one. I already have a PHEV, a 2014 Volt... But then along comes the RAV4 Prime and it's tempting me to stick with a PHEV.

  • @jenia231
    @jenia2313 жыл бұрын

    Hello Sofyan, I think it is important to reiterate, the the choice between EV and PHEV is mainly in the driving pattern / distance you go and the climate. If most of the driving is city and in warm climate, EV will work great. But if you need to get out of the city regularly, cover 400-600 miles in a day every so often, especially in a colder climate, there is no alternative to a good PHEV. I've been stuck in winter mountains because the highway would be closed due to an accident and heavy snow fall - an in all those instanmces an EV would have been a disastrous experience.

  • @ivaniuk123

    @ivaniuk123

    Жыл бұрын

    100 percent agree

  • @ivaniuk123

    @ivaniuk123

    Жыл бұрын

    @thekevincurry country side maybe. Most people live in the cities but those that live out in the middle of nowhere could be driving a good distance. But they aren't city folks so screw them right 🫠

  • @LordWaterBottle

    @LordWaterBottle

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thekevincurry because people think they are on the ends of the bell curve, not the middle.

  • @kellyfontes7757

    @kellyfontes7757

    7 ай бұрын

    The difference is practical or virtual signaling.

  • @davidmrobson113
    @davidmrobson1133 жыл бұрын

    I got my Toyota Rav4 Prime ESX. It is a great Rav4 and makes me smile every time I get in the Rav4. I live in Texas.

  • @vipersqueal
    @vipersqueal3 жыл бұрын

    Very thorough video. Thx

  • @pdd3
    @pdd33 жыл бұрын

    8:06 Lugging around the gas powertrain feels like a waste because you can drive on battery alone most of the time. However, on the flip side, you're able to accomplish this with a battery that is about 5 times smaller than one you'll find on an equivalent no-compromise EV. So there's "waste" either way. -- Excellent review!

  • @ltkwok
    @ltkwok3 жыл бұрын

    I had a plug in with 21 mile EV range, drove 12k miles a year and got gas once a month (vs. twice before) so I saved 50% on gas. The Chevy Volt (40 ev miles) owners get gas 4 times a year. So I would expect the Rav4 Prime would be about the same. 4/24 = 16% or you would save 84% of the gas. Pretty good without going full EV.

  • @602phoenician7
    @602phoenician7 Жыл бұрын

    great review!

  • @leslie716
    @leslie7163 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the excellent review of the Toyota RAV4 Prime. Your review convinced me that this is the car I will purchase as I have been trying to decide between it and the Venza.

  • @paulstein9258

    @paulstein9258

    2 жыл бұрын

    As a Venza Limited owner, it’s a tough choice. The Venza is in a class by itself. The tax break on the RAV 4 Prime is irresistible. I would have gone for the RAV 4 if available. Wonder if I’ll feel the same with the tax break gone.

  • @rsenior7140
    @rsenior71403 жыл бұрын

    five months and only 1,600 miles? Might want to actually drive it a bit before an ownership review.

  • @qqqwark

    @qqqwark

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well said!

  • @ytj22

    @ytj22

    3 жыл бұрын

    Might be wise to burn a bit of gas once in a while too. Fill up slightly more often.

  • @barackblows1942

    @barackblows1942

    3 жыл бұрын

    How do you know how many miles are on the gas engine if you drive mainly it as an EV?

  • @updlate4756

    @updlate4756

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@ytj22 Can't speak for the RAV4, but the Volt has a pressurized tank that extends the fuel life. I typically only keep about 1-2 gallons in the tank. Just enough for emergencies. If I know I'll be taking a longer trip, I'll fill it up with enough gas for the trip either at the start of the trip, or sometime 1-2 weeks ahead of time.

  • @updlate4756

    @updlate4756

    3 жыл бұрын

    Life in the time of COVID. I've only driven my Volt 500 miles since November. Only used about .25 gallons or so. Once to warm up the engine for my first oil change after 2 years of ownership. Another time for a trip that barely exceeded the EV range.

  • @springer-qb4dv
    @springer-qb4dv3 жыл бұрын

    "how often do you drive more than 30 miles?" A LOT! As someone who was super excited for EV revolution when Nissan Leaf came out in 2010, EVs are still too inconvenient for long distance trips and rapid refill/recharge. And for that, Rav4 prime beat all the pure EVs out there.

  • @skimonkey5855

    @skimonkey5855

    3 жыл бұрын

    simple - it's not for u!

  • @mostmost1

    @mostmost1

    3 жыл бұрын

    I felt that way also. Why even buy an expensive car and you don't drive over 30 miles a day? Especially a Tesla.

  • @twentythree7889

    @twentythree7889

    3 жыл бұрын

    *_Nice channel, but his laugh is ANNOYING sorry !!!_* 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

  • @dadgameit7677

    @dadgameit7677

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same. I do about 60 to 80 miles a day.

  • @staticclutch9932

    @staticclutch9932

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lmao ikr especially in the majority of Canada where you have to drive more then that just to get to a town lmao

  • @Oso1092
    @Oso10923 жыл бұрын

    Great video brotha.

  • @raiden000
    @raiden0003 жыл бұрын

    i called a dealer and ordered my prime today! they mostly laughed the whole process, i must be very funny! im sure ill get my prime very soon!

  • @ericko5148
    @ericko51483 жыл бұрын

    Toyota killed it with this one 👏👏👏

  • @Superfastjellyfish669
    @Superfastjellyfish6693 жыл бұрын

    The point of getting a plug in hybrid like the prime is not having to worry about the battery running out or worry about having to charge it every night

  • @vaughntruesdell7408

    @vaughntruesdell7408

    3 жыл бұрын

    The point of buying one with a gas engine is you don’t worry about it running out. You never have to plug in over night because it’s still a hybrid that will charge while driving if you use it that way. The plug is another level of an option

  • @Superfastjellyfish669

    @Superfastjellyfish669

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vaughntruesdell7408 yeah that’s the point yet he doesn’t seem to understand that

  • @SquidandCatAdventures

    @SquidandCatAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    I like doing camping road trips and I don't want to have to stress about finding enough charging spots and get caught out.

  • @AbzAden

    @AbzAden

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vaughntruesdell7408 exactly it’s weird how he doesn’t get it saying the engine is noisy and not needed 40 miles electric is all I need...and u don’t need to charge it every night too

  • @SuperJestar

    @SuperJestar

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's right. No battery anxiety as in "Am I going to make it to the next Chargepoint?". Tesla buyers also buy the R4P for that very reason.

  • @darknessislight3689
    @darknessislight3689 Жыл бұрын

    Wow 🤯 if you own one 😏 this is on my shopping list now 😃 I’ve always like the RAV4 😍 another fantastic review.

  • @Tuthouse1
    @Tuthouse12 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful!

  • @theMLBfan
    @theMLBfan3 жыл бұрын

    If that backup sound becomes mandated then I really hope they start making it sound better.

  • @shivamarya5225

    @shivamarya5225

    3 жыл бұрын

    its kinda like alarm sounds tho, no matter how much of a soothing tone you choose, it'll always become annoying when you listen to it for long

  • @updlate4756

    @updlate4756

    3 жыл бұрын

    If it's anything like the Volt, you can't really hear it from inside the cabin.

  • @SuperJestar

    @SuperJestar

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have so many people looking at my R4P when I'm backing up and know they're thinking "What's wrong with that thing?". At the same time I'm thinking "Is my car singing?".

  • @rsewill12

    @rsewill12

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shivamarya5225 It’s supposed to be annoying enough that pedestrians will take note of it. Notice how loud the backup alarm is on big construction trucks.

  • @brokenSnake

    @brokenSnake

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's meant to sound like something is wrong so people pay attention when you're backing up

  • @annemoltchanoff5280
    @annemoltchanoff52803 жыл бұрын

    I have one and love it. Fast. AWD. Comfy. Carries a lot. Charges fully overnight. Seats collapse down and can sleep in it. I do notice the range issue he mentioned where it comes down pretty dramatically when high speed long distance freeway driving. Only issue is the handling is not great. But this is the first SUV I’ve owned so perhaps that is how they are. I love coming home and plugging it in but glad I did not yet get an all electric car as where I go often there is no charger available. I have had it since last September, lucked out, and have only seen two others in that entire time. With the electric car rebate it gets this pup pretty close to the hybrid cost. That is depending on the premium you pay….

  • @ashwinreddy6702

    @ashwinreddy6702

    2 жыл бұрын

    With rear seats collapsing down, can you sleep comfortably?

  • @annemoltchanoff5280

    @annemoltchanoff5280

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ashwinreddy6702 yes but i am not tall. I know someone that has one and is tall, he added something between the back seat and front for that.

  • @hummadmalik
    @hummadmalik3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review, I have a request can you please make a comparison video of the Honda safety sense (CR-V) vs Toyota safety sense (RAV4).

  • @markknudsen1755
    @markknudsen17553 жыл бұрын

    @Sofyan. Keep up the videos! Iknow for me in 2020 I bought a HEV (2017 Kia Niro). Though because of costs and such couldn't get a PHEV like I wanted to. How do you think the market will change in the next few years? Especially if there are people in apartments (like I am) and the push for BEVs? Im surprised that it seems Toyota has been really dropping the ball recently with their hybrids and plug-ins. Especially with the greater rise in more plug-in models as well as battery power.

  • @rambo4war
    @rambo4war3 жыл бұрын

    Best to use a fuel stabilizer if your going 5 months with out a fill up. Gas turns to gum and goo over time and will clog up injectors and other things if ur not cycling thru fuel.

  • @MadLadsAnonymous

    @MadLadsAnonymous

    Жыл бұрын

    Does the stabilizer change the combustion characteristics and the engine performance?

  • @CarMojo
    @CarMojo3 жыл бұрын

    2am at my place. wanted to go to bed... not gonna happen for 21 more minutes. thx Sofyan ;)

  • @theredline

    @theredline

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome ;)

  • @Spirited282
    @Spirited2823 жыл бұрын

    Glad you are still enjoying it even if getting rid of it. It looks awesome.

  • @Irishmanbikes
    @Irishmanbikes3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent report!! I would like to have this car.

  • @janinamedina2715
    @janinamedina27153 жыл бұрын

    Your reviews are the only reviews I trust. They are so thorough and honest.

  • @miguelnavarro4307

    @miguelnavarro4307

    3 жыл бұрын

    For me it is this channel and also Raiti’s Rides. The only two I’ll watch.

  • @lornestein7248
    @lornestein72483 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sofyan. I'm really excited for the new redesign 2022/2023 Kia Sportage PHEV coming "relatively" soon. You guys will get it a full year before us in Canada, so I'm looking forward to your review maybe in a year and how it stacks up against your RAV4 Prime.

  • @davidburkholder7360
    @davidburkholder73602 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are excellent. Continue sir.

  • @edwardcardenas5966
    @edwardcardenas59662 жыл бұрын

    Love the review. Where did you buy your charger from?

  • @mbaxter22
    @mbaxter223 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see the Chevy EREV \ Voltec type of concept coming back. I've always EREV's are where it's at, especially for larger vehicles. Pure EV's are great for sedans, hatchbacks, and even small SUV's, but for larger vehicles, EREV's just make sense.

  • @aniganti5559
    @aniganti55593 жыл бұрын

    Audio only on left channel, made me think my headphones broke haha

  • @fredrhodes540
    @fredrhodes5404 ай бұрын

    We just purchased this exact car new. We love it.

  • @AB-hy3oh
    @AB-hy3oh3 жыл бұрын

    I don't blame you, that prime is gorgeous 😍 and amazing ☺

  • @jtmoney091
    @jtmoney0913 жыл бұрын

    You are my favorite car reviewer. Been watching you for years. This was an awesome video.

  • @DIYBIGMAN
    @DIYBIGMAN3 жыл бұрын

    I will get me one of these RAV4 primes until other EVs are more reliable and improve battery range I drive too many long distances at this point. Thanks for your insightful videos! I have a Prius prime with over 120k and is super reliable.

  • @rammanohar8161

    @rammanohar8161

    3 жыл бұрын

    A regular hybrid would better suit your needs

  • @Ryezn5057

    @Ryezn5057

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rammanohar8161 your mean the rav 4 hybrid?

  • @rammanohar8161

    @rammanohar8161

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Ryezn5057 yah or any other hybrid, not a plug in.

  • @Ryezn5057

    @Ryezn5057

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rammanohar8161 yeah I'm thinking the same. Although I might just wait a few years until they sort out plug-in evs.

  • @MAGICSIX
    @MAGICSIX2 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! Would you choose this over the 2022 Tuscan? I lost my car in the recent flooding in NYC, so looking for an SUV. Any suggestions are welcome!

  • @Divetech2
    @Divetech23 жыл бұрын

    We have a 2021 RAV4 hybrid. We love this fun hybrid and are getting 46 mpg around town and flat highway driving. We own the Prius hybrid for 8 years and never any service issues. The RAV4 is so much more than the Prius.

  • @TylerMonroe15
    @TylerMonroe153 жыл бұрын

    Can you please do a review on the 2021 Mazda CX-5 carbon edition

  • @0riginal_panda_child249
    @0riginal_panda_child2493 жыл бұрын

    I swear all the mach-e cars are parked at whole foods

  • @attackroflchopter4403

    @attackroflchopter4403

    3 жыл бұрын

    If true I'm surprised the yuppies are buying Fords. Probably to be ironic or some silly shit.

  • @oluwaseunajala9946
    @oluwaseunajala99462 жыл бұрын

    I like that grin when you accelerated

  • @FloridaPlayzYT
    @FloridaPlayzYT3 жыл бұрын

    Good as usually!

  • @markaruski
    @markaruski3 жыл бұрын

    What you start talking about at the 6:42 mark is very much like the Chevy Volt ownership experience. Mostly all-electric driving, very relaxing and big minimization of gas usage. But if you want to go on a long trip, it's easy--just use some gas. You're now having the revelation that most Chevy Volt owners have had. A PHEV really works for me and has minimized my gasoline purchasing significantly.

  • @gregwatson8246

    @gregwatson8246

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just imagine if Chevy had enough sense to put the outstanding Volt powertrain into a compact SUV like this. Volt Prime !! It’s too bad that most people don’t “get it”, the Volt was amazing

  • @FlyingNDriving

    @FlyingNDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a damn shame chevy royally screwed up with the marketing of the Volt and then only made it worse with the volt/bolt name confusion (volt with a Veeee)

  • @markaruski

    @markaruski

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gregwatson8246 Good point! If Toyota is selling a 'Voltec'-type Rav4 and can't keep them in stock, what happened w/ Chevy?! Too bad, I really like my Gen1 Chevy Volt. I hope Chevy comes around on this someday.

  • @ricky3506
    @ricky35063 жыл бұрын

    I would be very interested in purchasing your RAV4 in the summer. Please add me to your list. Thank you.

  • @imranshariff9335
    @imranshariff93353 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this review. I think there will be a large part of the market for the hybrid electric vehicle for people who want the middle ground. I have a 2020 Volvo XC60 Polestar. It has a 22 mile range. When fully charged and a full gas of tank you can get a range of over 520 miles. My driving is mixed highway and city. I can go to work and back only on the battery power. The torque is amazing in Polestar mode and the brake regen is more efficient in Polestar mode. I changed my home plug to a 220 volt to charge in about 3 hrs. Didn't need an upgraded charger. You can also charge the battery at the expense of fuel. I enjoy going down hills and city traffic because you can regen the battery quicker.

  • @jacksonbangs6603
    @jacksonbangs66033 жыл бұрын

    I like the blue color. Good video!

  • @IamJay02
    @IamJay023 жыл бұрын

    I hope toyota puts this hybrid system in the new sienna. It definitely needs the extra power and torque.

  • @TobyCostaRica

    @TobyCostaRica

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s already in the Sienna/Highlander. It just needs the battery.

  • @VuongNguyen-tc4fj
    @VuongNguyen-tc4fj3 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a Pacifica plug in hybrid, 800 miles just 3 weeks 😅

  • @DUNGSTA

    @DUNGSTA

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol shouldn't you keep that to yourself?

  • @markbajek2541

    @markbajek2541

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow and you can live in the back if you want.

  • @juancarlosmartinezacevedo4659
    @juancarlosmartinezacevedo46593 жыл бұрын

    Excellent choice my friend...enjoy it...

  • @dylanc9275
    @dylanc92752 жыл бұрын

    Looks awesome man

  • @mavericky1543
    @mavericky15433 жыл бұрын

    RAV4 prime, the car that offers great performance, mileage, etc...And just like GPU’s, no one can get one.

  • @nczioox1116

    @nczioox1116

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is it that much better than the XLE or XSE hybrid?

  • @updlate4756
    @updlate47563 жыл бұрын

    Loads of things could be improved in this vehicle in comparison to a BEV company like Tesla... but keep in mind that Toyota simply hasn't sold enough electric vehicles to warrant adding a bunch of full time developers yet. Not to mention the RAV4's MSRP is $11k less than a model Y. After credit, the base version costs over $18,000 less than a base model Y.

  • @ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog
    @ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog3 жыл бұрын

    The blue Mach e is the way to go man...can’t wait to see it!!!!

  • @froy_boyproductions8488
    @froy_boyproductions84882 жыл бұрын

    Hey I live in NJ please let me know if you sell it like to see what it will be selling for at the time you put it up for sale. Thank you. Fantastic Video! As always 😃

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