I love it when Alex coordinates his wardrobe with the vehicle he reviews. Green on bronze RAV4, green over brown outfit. Always rugged but professional.

I bought my Woodland a month ago, and have already put about 2,000 miles on it. The last several hundred, I removed the mud flaps and cross bars, and my MPG went up from ~38 -> ~42 (granted, I'm a pretty conservative driver). Totally love it, it's perfect for living in the north bay area where I can do 90% of the exploring I'd do with a 4Runner, but without worrying about Cali gas prices. Lots of cool places to explore and drive off road! Nice tip about the spare tire being able to hold a normal size one! I had no idea, and will definitely utilize that.

I like how you talked more about reliability in this video, for a lot of us, that and the cost are the most important things. I hope you add that to more videos going forward. Thank you!

I have a 2024 RAV4 Hybrid Limited and I totally agree with Alex on this. The legroom and overall comfort is the only thing that holds the RAV4 back from being far and away the best compact SUV. I would still argue that it’s the best compact SUV available today, but what the RAV4 lacks makes the other options more competitive.

@Ricky-mo6mv

2 ай бұрын

It definitely lacks significantly in terms of the interior. So bad that I would never buy one. I rather like the exterior look, but it’s so commonplace that I would also never acquire one for that reason either.

@batgele2796

2 ай бұрын

interior screams toyota - cheap and plasticy

@daveybro

2 ай бұрын

Looks cool from outside but feels so cramped when driving or sitting in them - rav4, venza, Lexus nx - all the same - Toyota highlander or Lexus rx are the smallest I would go for any real Toyota Lexus suv - I get the reliability and the good mpg but- overall not for me.

@naveenthemachine

2 ай бұрын

@@batgele2796it’s Toyota. What did you expect? Their build quality makes Tesla and GM look a lot better

@kalikiter1

2 ай бұрын

It’s so funny you mentioned this because recently I noticed my legs are bunched up compared to other cars I’ve owned. I’m a tall guy.. but honestly I kind of like it. It makes me feel snug and it’s nice to be able to rest my knees in areas.

Thank you for keeping up the childseat fit testing. Even though our kids our out of child seats, even when they go to the booster seat, that extra space comes in handy to comfortably keeping my kids behind me. That’s the reason I moved up to a Bolt EUV from a Leaf and now drive an Ariya.

I'm gonna rock this thing on the flat concrete jungle!

I wish the Woodland addition was a package that could be added to the XLE Premium or Limited trim. I want the nicer interior with the better suspension and tires.

imagine how wonderful it would be if you could just BUY the car, and not ever have to talk to some price scalping stealership to get one of these. If there is one antiquated business model that needs to be gone, its dealerships.

Perfect timing. I was just looking at the Woodland edition. We need an off-road capable vehicle but I did not want to be penalized with bad fuel economy. We already have a Toyota and have had zero issues with it over the 5 years we have had it and the first 2 years of free oil changes with Toyota Care were great. We usually keep our cars for a long time. This RAV4 Woodland fits the bill and the price it right. Thanks for the review. I also love the look of the vehicle.

@belowme4927

2 ай бұрын

it's barely a "soft roader" go search at "driving sports tv"

This hybrid Rav4 is the only drivetrain offered in the UK and probably most of Western Europe. It is also badge engineered as a Suzuki Across with slightly less standard equipment.

@rightlanehog3151

2 ай бұрын

Yes, It would be a tough choice to make between a Suzuki Across and a Suzuki Swace.

@damilolaakanni

2 ай бұрын

​@rightlanehog3151 if you're going to do some minor offroading, the Across is the way to go. Otherwise just get the Swace. IIRC, the Swace is based on the Corolla wagon.

I don't understand why Toyota is still building non hybrid RAV 4 SUV's. The market clearly prefers the hybrid model.

The exterior is pretty cool, as the current generation RAV4 has an overall pleasing look. The window pillars look terrible in the matte finish though and make it look more like a budget vehicle than it should for the price. The interior is obviously horrendous and it’s not an inviting place to be in as a driver or passenger. I will never own a Toyota, but I hope the redesign gives people much more for their money.

I wish the Sorento plug in hybrid came in lower trims, but right now I'm thinking Tuscon hyrbid. The amount of standard features are fantastic

hmm like that color.. agree love the Land Cruiser design

Good information! I’ll wait until the next Gen. Thank You.

Alex, Toyota is on pace to sell 500,000 RAV4s in the USA this year, imagine how many they could sell with rear leg room 2:24 that matches their chief rivals. 🤔Speaking of RAV4 second row seating, does anyone else remember when the RAV4 had a sliding 2nd row and ski pass through which also came in handy for carrying a few 2x4s? Why do features like this disappear? Looking forward to the next RAV4, an upgrade to the 245 HP Hybrid system would be most welcome. 🤞🤞

@alwaysiyi272

2 ай бұрын

I don't think the next generation RAV4 will be that mich bigger than the current, maybe 1-2 inches, cos they now have the Crown Singia, which is definitely one of the bigger entries in this segment

@Gopinathk17

2 ай бұрын

​@@alwaysiyi272Signia is in premium segment.

@Gopinathk17

2 ай бұрын

Waiting!!

@valdius85

2 ай бұрын

People who buy in this segment have little kids or want more cargo than sedans. These who care about the rear passengers buy bigger SUVs.

@rightlanehog3151

2 ай бұрын

@@valdius85Did you notice the part of the video when the child seats cannot fit?

If only the RAV4 Prime wasn't practically impossible to find...

A Jacket color to match the color of the car.

The receiver is meant to mount pedal bike carrier, although it will need the electric kit fitted which differs for different areas of the world. Here it would be a 13 pin trailer socket for lights behind the bicycles along with a number plate.

As a 6 ft 4 male it’s just too small for me. Which is a shame cause it’s a great car.

There are ~1" to 2" lift kits out there for the Rav4 (LP Adventure come to mind amongst others), wonder if Toyota could offer something similar on the next Woodland edition for some more clearance. It's basically just spacers lol

So it’s an LE that likes camping. Smart way to sell units before the redesign.

$50 would buy you a steering wheel glove plus a Chinese USB wireless charging mat, saving about $1000 compared to the option pack.

I like the wheels. And that's about it.

@LuizStocklerHenrique

2 ай бұрын

The wheels and the resale value and that's about it for me too.

@naveenthemachine

2 ай бұрын

The wheels are okay. But the QDR is all mythical

awaiting hybrid forester

The seat patterns look like Walmart logos repeated 100 times lol 😅

Totally no place for Jeep Cherokees now.. Toyota all the way!

I like this color variant. Better than the all black one

Great choice, Alex by choosing the Kia Sorento! I truly enjoy mine (PHEV version)!

Thanks for sharing the comparison chart! The SUV's impressive 40mpg has me considering a purchase.

I'm currently on vacation in Europe, and a lot of the taxi/ride share drivers have Toyota RAV4 SUVs. I would do a ride comparison like how Tok Gear UK did on one of their challenges, but my family would put tape over my mouth after the second review.

Ford should seriously make a hybrid flex.

I have a 2022 rav4 hybrid. Same as the 2024 except cosmetics. Leg room is fine for me sitting behind myself. I’m 6’ 1” 255 pounds. But I do wish it had 1” more in the driver seat.

3:25 if it has the TRD springs and dampers, why doesn’t it have a slight lift to be more inline with the actual TRD OR model? Is the LCA or another suspension component different between the hybrids and the TRD?

Great video! So TLDR: it's just a green Rav4 with new tires?

I'm really curious about the standard of styling and design evaluation....IIt's in reverse order to my opinion 😅

I think the reason they call it an activity mount rather than a tow hitch is because it’s not for towing - I’m pretty sure there are bike and board and ski racks and stuff that use that as an attachment point, are there not?

@James-il3tq

2 ай бұрын

My 2019 rav4 hybrid xse rated for same towing 1750lbs. Installed my own class 2 trailer hitch and wiring harness 7 pin and tow my 1200lb tiny camper through the mountains often no problems 😀

I wouldn’t let tires be a huge factor. At some point you will replace them with the ones you want and that won’t be a huge problem

It's called an "activity mount" because it will only hold a bike rack or something like that.

Buy a used Hybrid put some bash plates on it and save the money

Watch the ukriane off-road video. This unit did very well

Why is the Subaru forester not in your comparisons

I hope they make the desired changes in 2025 when they launch the all new RAV4. It's certainly going to be on my shortlist.

Keep in mind, mechanical AWD is better than eAWD, so it’s not really Apple to Apple when you compare non-hybrid AWD to hybrid AWD.

I'm waiting for the nexgen Rav4. I think toyota is going to wait until 2026 to release the nexgen Rav4.

Hard to find this color

The ones I’ve been in have a horrible rattle that I don’t like. I’m not sure if it’s trim dependent but that’s the only reason I won’t consider it even though I like Toyota. I’m hoping a new model will premier soon.

It surprisingly mpg considering that SarahNTuned said she got nearly 40mpg on her mixed driving.

@AAutoBuyersGuide

2 ай бұрын

Unless driving the same route on the same day at the same speeds, the numbers will always be different

I own a 23 rav4 xse and all rav4's have weak rear springs. Look how saggy the rear looks on this Woodland trim in the video. He only has luggage bag in the rear. I only added oem hitch and few others totaling about 60 pounds and mine is saggying. I despise lifted front look, so had to order beefy aftermarket rear springs.

Hi. Can this car fit 3 child seat across?

If the sorento hybrid could come with 7 seats it will simply be the best seller in its segment, it will have no problem outselling the rav4 hybrid, but because of the telluride exists, kia decides that it can only have 6 seats, bummer!

$35k base price seems like a good value.

First glimpse I thought it's a Subaru 😅

@autobuyersguide When is 6th Gen RAV4 coming? Sorry, looks like you answered this at 1:14

@johnmartin7158

2 ай бұрын

Chances are high it’s next year. NZ dealer has assured me. Hope so.

@normanli7085

2 ай бұрын

They will likely do it for the 2026 model year because the 4runner's 6th generation is long overdue, and it looks like it will be a 2025 model year due to the teaser made already.

👍

The current gen is starting to get old…I wonder when are we gonna get a redesign.

@naveenthemachine

2 ай бұрын

The next generation rav4 is likely also already old

@blackwhirlwind1245

2 ай бұрын

@@naveenthemachine not surprised coming from a Toyota hater that everyone knows, lol.

@naveenthemachine

2 ай бұрын

@@blackwhirlwind1245 it’s true. Almost every new Toyota is already old even after it was just unveiled 😂 None of them set standards for design like Hyundai Kia Mazda Honda or even Nissan achieve

@Gopinathk17

2 ай бұрын

​@@naveenthemachineOhh you already here man?? 😂 Stop hating Toyota. Actually you are the true lover of Toyota because you watch every Toyota review though you don't like it 😂😂

@naveenthemachine

2 ай бұрын

@@Gopinathk17I used to be a fan of the brand but after seeing the poor execution of their newest products I lost confidence. I just can’t get excited about them knowing they’ll screw this up Thr 8th gen Camry is the last well executed Toyota

Woah

A friend of mine *just* bought a full ICE 4WD RAV4. Kills me to not have bought the hybrid.

@AndyXie-yo7ti

2 ай бұрын

Having just reserved a Grand Highlander Hybrid, buying a Toyota hybrid/phev is probably one of the worst experiences ever.

@UTeewb

2 ай бұрын

@@AndyXie-yo7ti Yeah everything I've read about snagging a toyota hybrid is horrible

@James-il3tq

2 ай бұрын

Gas model is so much slower and louder. And the hybrid itself is not exactly fast or quiet. Lol

@Gopinathk17

2 ай бұрын

You mean the gas model is better than hybrid?

@Gopinathk17

2 ай бұрын

Hybrid is much smoother, quieter and quicker and gives good mpgs.

A Lexus NX for less money. Hard to hate on the RAV4. Just wished the hybrid had real awd

@naveenthemachine

2 ай бұрын

No it’s very easy to hate on the rav4😂 It’s cramped, the interior is horrible vs the competition. You have to get a very expensive trim level just to have an interior as nice as the mid level trims of the competition. And the RAV4 has a noisy engine, poor nvh, pathetic driving experience and not to mention its way overpriced

I consistently get 41mpg with my 2024.. just saying

@joshualeonhardt4501

Ай бұрын

What model do you have?

@kalikiter1

11 күн бұрын

@@joshualeonhardt4501 woodland edition

Toyota should take not of all the Prius owners who attached "off roader" mods that give up to over 8" clearance and even onboard power converters powering camp lights and Airfryers . Yet the 5th gen's soloutlette had to look like 5 door Lamborghini and less practical than the originals

Why did you make the statement during your wrapup that the hybrid would be more reliable than the non-hybrid if you keep it for a long time?

@naveenthemachine

2 ай бұрын

The hybrid’s mechanically less complex than the non hybrid

@AAutoBuyersGuide

2 ай бұрын

Because that’s what the data tells us

@James-il3tq

2 ай бұрын

Ecvt has less parts, proven ultra reliable, no starter, no alternator, no mechanical rear wheel drive axle (electric motor5in hybrid). Less maintencne also brake pads last 2-3x longer on hybrids with regen.

@LongIslandMopars

2 ай бұрын

@@James-il3tq I get all that but with Toyota's overall reliability reputation, I would have thought that it wouldn't even be worth mentioning in the video. And the hybrid system overall is still more complicated. I just thought the comment wasn't worth mentioning. I've considered Toyota's for new cars but keep going back to Acura (Honda) just because they have been relatively good to us and I like they way they drive.

@LongIslandMopars

2 ай бұрын

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Does the data breakdown what the reliability issues are with their non-hybrid? With Toyota's reputation for reliability being very high, I was surprised at the comment. And this comes from a loyal Acura owner.

👍👍👍

I just want the rims, I don't like my Rav4 Prime rims. I get 32 mpg going from LA to PHX at 80mph in the Prime. I never get anywhere what toyota claims.

Wish the hybrids and prime models were easier to find. But Toyota keeps messing up.

@naveenthemachine

2 ай бұрын

That’s Toyotas philosophy. Charge more get less😂

I like the full insterment cluster but if you’re buying this and coming from an old vehicle - that 7” screen is gonna seem massive and Toyota knows that. I do think for the price though, they should have the full screen.

@Ricky-mo6mv

2 ай бұрын

Toyota gives you bare minimum for the money.

i'd rather spend the gas money and get a subaru forester wilderness

lol, the Lady Gaga reference… 😂

Would this drive on sand? My guess is no

@johnmartin7158

2 ай бұрын

Why would you want to drive on sand for. You’d buy a vehicle to suit.

ooo, a crush on Lady Gaga? Who woulda guessed that?

Easier to get into Harvard than getting in this car

This is, unfortunately, only an appearance pack. The hybrid AWD system is incapable of any offroading as shown by other reviewers. Can't beat a mechanical one. I think the Tucson and Sportage are better choices due to that. They have slightly worse fuel economy, but no CVT and a mechanical AWD system. Tucson facelift is also really nice on the inside compared to rivals.

I think I’d wait for the Forester Hybrid.

@Gopinathk17

2 ай бұрын

It won't be until at least 2026.

@johnmartin7158

2 ай бұрын

2026 version will be using the Toyota hybrid train. Toyota partly owns Subaru.

@guylr7390

2 ай бұрын

@@johnmartin7158 Well duh, but with a boxer engine in front of it to make it even better. It may even retain the mechanical AWD too. We’ll see.

Incorrect info about the hybrid battery. It’s now a lithium Ion

@ALMX5DP

2 ай бұрын

Depends on the trim. Woodland and lower trims get the Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) while the upper trims get the Sealed Lithium-ion (Li-ion).

@harmony3138

2 ай бұрын

@@ALMX5DP It's Nickel-Manganese or Nickel-Metal?

@ALMX5DP

2 ай бұрын

@@harmony3138 I copied and pasted directly from the Toyota spec page for 2024 MY.

@bluelabel222

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@harmony3138nickel metal

@johnmartin7158

2 ай бұрын

My 2024 Toyota RAV4 Adventure Hybrid is not lithium.

RAV4 is popular in the roads I saw them on the road everyday more then any brands 😂👍

CVT is biggest downside. Normal gears faster car and way more silent

@steeley6123

2 ай бұрын

ecvt, and you shouldn’t knock it till you try it.

I hate all of that plastic underbody that's so prevalent on modern-day Toyotas. Yuck

The front of the RAV-4 is more baby Highlander than purely Tacoma. The NiMh battery is a massive negative. The use of a Li-ION battery would have saved weight and helped with all around performance, but Toyota went cheap and put a battery that will develop memory over time, decreasing its performance over the life of the vehicle. Still don't agree with Toyota's decision to use an eAWD setup because a physical connection AWD system would greatly increase the capability of the RAV-4 without hurting efficiency too much. For all Toyota harps on safety, having a physical connection to the rear wheels for a true AWD system is safer more often than an eAWD setup. And one final gripe: only one interior color choice ... and that choice is black. Yuck.

@AAutoBuyersGuide

2 ай бұрын

Nimh batteries don’t suffer from memory, that’s nicd that you’re thinking of. Nimh batteries in hybrid applications aren’t any heavier than lithium batteries due to t differing cooling requirements. Nimh is also less expensive, slightly easier to recycle, and has a negligible impact on fuel economy.

SMH, they have basically stopped upgrading for real. Just changes in colors and visual touches here and there.

@ALMX5DP

2 ай бұрын

I think that’s why some people like them. Not groundbreaking by any stretch but flushed out processes and technology which has a robust parts and supply network should any issues arise.

Toyota is so dated compared to the competition. Wake up Toyota!

@naveenthemachine

2 ай бұрын

Won’t happen. The next generation Toyotas we haven’t even seen yet are already outdated 😂 In fact Toyotas more outdated than Infiniti. Ouch

You’re all hoping for a fantastic redesign of the rav4. Unfortunately when it comes out all of you will be incredibly disappointed As usual from Toyota they always screw everything up. Just take a look at models like the NX LX RX RZ BZ4X Tundra Sequoia corolla grand highlander TX Crown GX 9th gen Camry, Land Cruiser crown signia and now the 4Runner. You’re all overhyped for a redesign but it always ends up being severely underwhelming in the real world. I can’t wait for you to be disheartened by the end result. Then you’ll wish you didn’t make fun of the biggest Toyota hater out there😉. because the hater knows the facts. 😂

Please don't buy this garbage