"It's not a very elegant or cool system" Toyota owners: "First time?"

@Ritayo-checkmyvideo-ph5dr

3 жыл бұрын

From a

@88336.

3 жыл бұрын

E

@rita-want-sex152

3 жыл бұрын

F

@GreenAppelPie

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, well it’s fucking reliable. That’s what I like.

@ViolentMLG

3 жыл бұрын

@@GreenAppelPie Unless you plan on owning a car for 10+ years, it makes no sense to buy a Toyota frankly. Toyota is a generation behind ALWAYS, at this point this rav 4 looks 2 generations behind. Just look at the competition, for 40K this thing looks terrible. The 'reliability tax' Toyota has is dumb when most cars today are expected to hit 150K+ easily, but I still understand it given some people want 'forever cars'. This rav4 isn't it though.

When you buy a new supra and you're happy, then a RAV4 prime pulls up next to you and *revs*

@rita-want-sex152

3 жыл бұрын

He's not

@danielpaiva7667

3 жыл бұрын

Both the 2.0 Supra and the GR Yaris are faster

@TheJetto200

3 жыл бұрын

*hybrid noise*

@iNegroTv

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheJetto200 Exactly lol *Pulls up next to you and goes dead silent.

@_bad.ej_

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielpaiva7667 ok but those are literally performance cars. rav4 tank btw

Imagine getting an 86 and getting sent to gapplebees by a hybrid Rav4 😂

@johnnyrocketa1257

3 жыл бұрын

Until you find the same car in a twisty road... You probably just need three or four bends to make it smaller in your rear view mirror hahaha

@tomchillen3039

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyrocketa1257 doubt it.

@AdamG1983

3 жыл бұрын

Gapplebees, that made me lol

@EvanKar

3 жыл бұрын

What a time to be alive

@johnnyrocketa1257

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomchillen3039 Being two tons heavy and having high centre of gravity isn't exactly what i'd call "agile"... A 86 is much lighter and better balanced than this. Power makes you fast on straight lines, while lightness makes you fast all around.

Doug's the kind of guy to give a 300 hp car a 4/10 in acceleration.

@HaiderAli-ot2gg

Жыл бұрын

he’s driven a 2 second 0-60 car so this feels slow to him 4/10 is fair

@oliveringram3056

25 күн бұрын

He's the kind of guy that should not be doing car reviews...

This is probably the best all-around car on the market right now. It’s big enough to take on road trips, but it’s not a TOO big, it’s capable off-road, it’s extremely well-equipped with tech, it has Toyota reliability, it gets great gas mileage, it looks nice, it’s fast and it’s affordable. Honestly, what more could you want?

@teamherediacycling4318

2 жыл бұрын

I concur

@krecikowi

2 жыл бұрын

Avalibility? ZERO.

@hanithehimbo3382

2 жыл бұрын

i drive a lifted 4runner and i would trade it for that in a heartbeat

@narutobroken

2 жыл бұрын

This is impossible to find. Any that are to be had will be selling for $10k+ over sticker

@krecikowi

2 жыл бұрын

@@narutobroken 50k easily. As much as I like it my Chevy Spark will do 😁. When I drive it lightly I'm getting 44 mpg i the city 💪.

Toyota's infotainment is what happens when the back-end dev makes the front-end dev's work

@proletar-ian

3 жыл бұрын

This is too real as a Frontend dev lol

@thomaschristopherwhite9043

3 жыл бұрын

When you don't have a designer but you roll the dice anyway.

@markjames8664

3 жыл бұрын

It’s still got to be better than the older “entune” system which sorta worked sometimes

@markomarkov6081

3 жыл бұрын

Literally no designers were involved in that

@abrotherinchrist

3 жыл бұрын

@@markjames8664 Emphasis on sorta.

I just bought the RAV4 Prime SE three weeks ago, possible one of the better cars I’ve driven and for what it is it’s fast. I think you did a nice job in reviewing the RAV4 Prime, but for a cross over vehicle that does 0-60 in 5.7 sec and STILL gets 40 MPG… dude, you need to give it the score it deserves. Great car.

@Rubin_Lopez

Жыл бұрын

Facts I bought the Tucson phev thinking I was gonna get something similar (boy was I wrong)

@4orrcountry

Жыл бұрын

After what, 45 years of manufacturing vehicles, Hyundaiis is STILL dealing with recalled engines. WHY buy one??

“Acceleration from 0 to 60 is 5.7 seconds” (faster than almost any SUV in its category) *proceeds to give it a 4/10*

@nnqwowo4000

2 жыл бұрын

Because on the Dougscore its compared to all cars he's reviewed.

@Maxmulham

2 жыл бұрын

I honestly hate how he weighs acceleration in his scores. A car that goes 0-60 takes 8 seconds will get the same score as a car that goes from 0-60 in 15 seconds, 1 point.

@SuperEman500

2 жыл бұрын

My 2010 Rav4 V6 with 270 HP does 0-60 in 5.9 seconds, still good enough for me.

@quasarsavage

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperEman500 def mad that the v6 is becoming the dodo... not offered in sedans or suvs these days. gotta pay 45k+ for one in a performance thing, smh

@colin-nekritz

2 жыл бұрын

Doug “I assume everyone is a giant ungainly 7’ 13” tall monstrosity like me so I’ll slam everything for being too small” Demuro

5 Billion years from now while everything is being torn apart by "The Big Rip" , Doug will still remind us to "Be sure to check out Cars and Bids" as our existence becomes nothingness.

@Denco12

3 жыл бұрын

Cringe

@YeeSoest

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you don't wanna exit life and enter spaghetti mode without ever having driven the enthusiast car you desired, right? Just hope the auction ends in time

@MikeKayK

3 жыл бұрын

Try 5 quadrillion quadrillion. In 5 billion the Sun will still be a red giant and the Universe won't be all that much different.

@isla2202

3 жыл бұрын

let the man make a living

@chiefbeef2059

3 жыл бұрын

And this Rav 4 will still be on the road

Can we take a moment to appreciate an electric-focused car that has a NORMAL gear shifter?

@Mac10Daddy

3 жыл бұрын

With no tach, so what’s the point

@MyMostBeautifuCinema

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mac10Daddy Would you use the shifter to change gears on an automatic hybrid car? 98% of use will be in automatic mode.

@Mac10Daddy

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyMostBeautifuCinema if there was a tach and a transmission made for that like a tiptronic or autostick, then yes, I would. Yeah I get most people will leave it in auto, but then why have paddle shifters? And then no tach? It wouldn’t of cost them anymore to add it into the digital display cluster.

@bioheart09

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mac10Daddy no tachometer seriously throws me off.

@wheelinnreelin8632

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mac10Daddy I think he means that it doesn’t have a complicated way of putting it in drive, park, or reverse

2017: This 2018: Thiisss 2019: Tthiiiisss 2020: Thhiiiisssss 2021: Thhhiiiiiissssss 2022: Thhhiiiiiiiiissssssssss

My father is getting one of these for my mother as a surprise this month. It’ll be a bit of an upgrade from her ‘96 Camry DX that has over 350,000 miles on it.

@warrenb8228

3 жыл бұрын

Was she happy?

@edj5532

3 жыл бұрын

The good news, the replacement vehicle should last your mother, 25 years and nearly 300,000 miles with more comfort and more efficiency. Congratulations.

@PiLLO360

2 жыл бұрын

How’d it go???

@zuhayrali4202

2 жыл бұрын

we really need to know the ending to this

@jflow08

2 жыл бұрын

Not a DX wow lol

The owner's manual for my dad's tundra is just as massive, it's wonderfully comprehensive and will tell you damn near everything, not like my ford owner's manual which has about 150 instances of "contact your ford dealer" even for stuff like replacing the battery

@alexphillips4325

3 жыл бұрын

@Kratos GodofWar oh even better, to replace the battery in my focus, you have to TAKE OUT THE AIR FILTER HOUSING AND BEND PART OF THE COWL BACK. Its a ridiculous procedure.

@user-tb7rn1il3q

3 жыл бұрын

The battery will easily outlast the rest of the car, so no need for it to be included in the manual.

@alexphillips4325

3 жыл бұрын

@Kratos GodofWar it absolutely is shitty thoughtless design. irritates the hell out of me, considering this car somehow eats a battery a year. I'm guessing it's charging too high.

@alexphillips4325

3 жыл бұрын

@Kratos GodofWar yeah, I do have some aftermarket sound stuff but it's on a big relay that disconnects everything when accessory power is off so that can't be it.

@alexphillips4325

3 жыл бұрын

@Kratos GodofWar Yeah no, 1000 watts worth of amps is not responsible for that, i know it

I love when he does the score and you think the score is going to be high, and then it gets a 3/10

@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo79

3 жыл бұрын

From the

@neocommenter

3 жыл бұрын

I feel that Doug is a car snob at heart and couldn't bring himself to give it a fair score.

@wvusmc

3 жыл бұрын

@@yungboicontigo9278 really tired of seeing BS hate comments then proceeds to act like a hateful child in the replies. Good going.

@Samuel-xs2yv

3 жыл бұрын

Yikes this Doug Stan in the comments is hella cringe 😬 agreed he probably should have given it some higher scores in certain segments

@Berke5050

3 жыл бұрын

@@yungboicontigo9278 dude get a Life

Me: Doesn’t watch the McLaren Sabre video Also me: Watches a video of a crossover

@theschof96

3 жыл бұрын

The majority of us are never going to own the supercars he reviews so I much prefer to learn about new "normal" cars and see how technologically advanced they're becoming in their latest model years, and for nostalgia's sake, see him review weird, iconic, and/or quirky old school cars. Still waiting on that Geo Metro review! I also think he's doing a LaForza review, which is a fascinating car. It was one of those rare instances of a car being sold in the United States, but NOT in Canada, so they're fascinating to me as a Canadian car enthusiast because we never got them.

@theschof96

3 жыл бұрын

​@@yungboicontigo9278 Depends what you're looking for. When he did his review of the 96 Bronco I found that fascinating because, yes, it's a "normal" car but it's rare nowadays because you hardly ever see them. To see such a perfect time capsule of an old school SUV really is a sight to behold especially to compare it and contrast it with how cars and SUVS have progressed over the years.

@uscars9207

3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry man - me too, I don't care about superexpensive, superfast hypercars, regardless of money...I like usable and/or untypical cars and that' I always was.

Even though Doug describes the Rav4 Prime as "shockingly fast," he rates its acceleration a shockingly low 4.

@chrisstaub5880

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, "fast" for what it is, a small SUV/crossover, but the score doesn't take that into account. It ranks all cars of any type on the same scale, so the Rav4 is being compared to Bugattis, Koenigseggs, etc.

@roodiger

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisstaub5880 which really makes no sense

@100Underscores

2 жыл бұрын

It's relative to other cars in his scoring spreadsheet

@Gna-rn7zx

Жыл бұрын

He gave the Tesla Model 3 non-performance a 5, so 4 seems about right here. I don't think he grades on a curve for crossovers.

@Cruor34

10 ай бұрын

It's fast for a Rav4 but it's slow vs other things. My truck is an F150 supercharged, 0-60 4 seconds and it's much bigger and heavier than this Rav4, so it's kinda slow vs my truck. A Tesla Plaid will dust my truck. So in the grand scheme yes, a 4 is about right. A Nissan Rogue would be like a 1 on his scale.

Still waiting for the EB110 or an old school quirky car….

@mrducky179

3 жыл бұрын

yeah hes adding a lot of suspense with these damn crossovers

@kristians2704

3 жыл бұрын

and the Koenigsegg Regera

@mikeaninger7388

3 жыл бұрын

I thought he did that.

@Hadi_765lt

3 жыл бұрын

And McLaren Speedtail or Pagani Hyuara BC

@Hadi_765lt

3 жыл бұрын

Especially that old school mini van that he teased a few months ago

Me: "I don't want a RAV4" Me, 20 min later: "I want a RAV4"

@randolfo1265

3 жыл бұрын

We have a 2017 Rav, ok car but nothing like this! Also guy at work has a new TRD Rav4. A little off roady, he really likes it.

@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785

3 жыл бұрын

There seems to be a lot to like about it. It's faster than other little SUVs in it's segment, and roomier interior space definitely are good selling points.

@ethansmith7

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2021 rav4 and love it, would highly recommend one of the upgraded trims

@calindor19

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t want any Toyota or lexus XD but this prime I want it a phev :D lexus should make phev

@saxambirsingh959

3 жыл бұрын

I own a 5th gen Rav4 a 2019. Absolutely great, a big improvement from the last gen.

i actually think this is the best looking rav4 ever. i mean it’s still a rav but i think it’s pretty cool for a small suv.

The RAV4 is a shockingly fast crossover. Also Doug: Acceleration gets a 4/10

@qbertq1

3 жыл бұрын

His acceleration scale is reciprocal logarithmic.

@pauldzim

3 жыл бұрын

Supercars get 9 or 10, so a Rav4 at 4 is an amazingly good score

@jsfauxtaugraphy

3 жыл бұрын

Regular rav4 got a 1...

@Maxmulham

2 жыл бұрын

I honestly hate how he weighs acceleration in his scores. A car that goes 0-60 takes 8 seconds will get the same score as a car that goes from 0-60 in 15 seconds, 1 point.

@pauldzim

2 жыл бұрын

@@Maxmulham 8 seconds you may as well be pedaling the damn thing

I’ve always thought these new generation Rav4s look like baby 4runners

@AdamG1983

3 жыл бұрын

Def better look than last gen's

@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo19

3 жыл бұрын

From a

@madlad8102

3 жыл бұрын

Yup

@chadhansen5057

3 жыл бұрын

Slightly smaller Highlander

dat face when your soccer mom SUV is faster than your small sports car (86) and your 4 cylinder Supra

@sugeillbonilla

3 жыл бұрын

Yep 😐😐😐

@4lc441

3 жыл бұрын

Yeahhh, but you probably shouldn't have bought the 86 to go fast in straight lines anyway

@rita-want-sex152

3 жыл бұрын

From the

@joseph1541

3 жыл бұрын

@@4lc441 it’s not fast in turns or straight lines actually it’s not fast in any way period. The rav would probably beat the 86 around a track lol.

@willblake72

3 жыл бұрын

Got those feels a lot when my DD was an NC2 miata

I miss Doug saying how tall he is instead of just saying he’s tall. We will never end the mystery if he’s 6’ 3” or 6’ 4” and how is that progressing.

@chrisnamaste3572

3 жыл бұрын

He is 6' 6" now....

@stevethomas2285

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the weather; the humidity makes a difference.

@Ithinkiwill66

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on his shoes lol!!

@JS-qi1ou

2 жыл бұрын

I think he is about 5'11 based on his height next to the Rav.

@KingRockets

2 жыл бұрын

@@JS-qi1ou It's an ongoing joke about his ever changing height. One video he says he is 6'3, another video he says he is 6'4.

When it all comes down to it, this vehicle will still be on the road thirty years from now. That's more than I can say for most American vehicles.

@Slenderman63323

2 жыл бұрын

30? I doubt it. Maybe 25. Modern cars are made cheaper and loaded with computers and electronics which cost a fortune to fix if they break. The powertrain will last until some expensive repair totals the car.

@cloed0ll

2 жыл бұрын

@@Slenderman63323 babes this is Toyota we're talking about and if there's anything I know about Japanese technology is that it's made to last. The car will be fine 💀

@allentoyokawa9068

2 жыл бұрын

dude American cars are just as good as any other cars.. this is not the 80s/90 you fool... maybe moer than you can say about korean made cars

@welshcaesar

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@maiseydoodle

2 жыл бұрын

@@allentoyokawa9068 you can’t be serious! The reliability of Toyota is unmatched.

Correction: i have this exact Rav4 and the AC button works for heat up to -10c (14f) since it runs on a heat pump For the price: in my location, government subsidies are so high that this prime, comes to the same price as the regular hybrid. Making this a no brainer

@hurricanefreak101

3 жыл бұрын

I wish in California all incentives are out - exception Federal - and then the Dealer Markups are ridiculous 🥸

@davidt3880

3 жыл бұрын

@@hurricanefreak101 that's a shame. Several places still have for plug in vehicles and IMO must be considered in price.

@borisdemelo

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, not sure why Doug thought it wouldn’t work for heating. The intuitive conclusion for me was that it should just run whatever is necessary to get it to the temperature set in the climate control.

@davidt3880

3 жыл бұрын

@@borisdemelo exactly. Note however that (in my market at least) it runs off of a heat pump which is ineffective under a certain temp (14f) I also have the toyota app which enables me to remote activate the defrost and rear window defrost.

@LIFEOFSTUFFEDANIMALS

2 жыл бұрын

Yes however the prime is impossible to find at msrp. My local dealer is charging +5k

Toyota: "No Toyotas in Need for Speed we don't want to promote illegal street racing" Also Toyota: "Let's put 300 horses in the compact rav4!"

@skyscourge5663

3 жыл бұрын

They're so boring and lame for saying that lol

@KB-bh9hp

3 жыл бұрын

That was literally one of the dumbest things any car company has ever said or done. Let's destroy the potential to appeal to a younger audience, something our brand is terrible at these days. Because we're worried somehow promoting our cars in games will make people not want our cars in real life. Yes, that was actually what a Toyota executive said, they thought people wouldn't want to buy sports cars irl if they had the opportunity to drive them in games.

@EthanB08

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@arogyalohani

2 жыл бұрын

Have you tries driving uphill with car full of people or overtaking in that situation. That’s when that HP becomes useful.

@Mk5mango

2 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile in NFS 2015 Supra, GT86 and the AE86

Lots of praises for the car: "3/10". Because it's only a Toyota. Same car, but Mercedes logos everywhere: 7/10.

This one will be great for the buyers that had the old V6 model and remember that "more than enough" performance. Many buyers stopped buying the RAV4 when that option went away.

This is the perfect middle ground for someone who still suffers from range anxiety but is interested in an EV. Do your weekday commuting and errands entirely on electric mode, and when it's time for a long road trip, you have the peace of mind of an engine which is still getting Prius-like efficiency.

@MikeTaffet

3 жыл бұрын

It is likely my next car for that exact reason

@groggysword33

2 жыл бұрын

This is why I wanted a BMW i3 with the engine, but this is a lot better of a platform all around.

@thespectator5259

2 жыл бұрын

And it accelerates like it has a large V6. Touche Toyota...Touche...

@chriscupp

Жыл бұрын

That's why I'm going to get a PHEV as my next vehicle! I can't find other PHEV reviews by Doug. Please review other choices in this category, thanks.

@onesteeltank

Жыл бұрын

@@chriscupp there simply just aren't many PHEVs in general (at least in America) and most of them are even more boring than this thing, its only saving grace being it's alleged 0-60 times

As everyone know: The color red makes a car faster 😄

@dhirenderkumarcarandgadget5520

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes green in jaguar

@Smackbox

3 жыл бұрын

I read something along the lines of red cars being more prone to accidents or similar. So maybe indeed the owner just drives it faster when it's red.

@KLiNoTweet

3 жыл бұрын

@@dhirenderkumarcarandgadget5520 British racing green is such a nice color.

@abhishekvarma3001

3 жыл бұрын

Red paint is lIgHtEr

@flipperbooch2194

3 жыл бұрын

“If it’s red, it’s dead”

I bought a 2019 after Dougs last review of the new RAV4 and its been amazing. I got one of the first few built in Japan. It now has 47000 miles and its been great. Many road trips and lots of off road use. My 3rd gen 4Runner does most of the trail running but the RAV4 handles any forest road in my area (Sedona) extremely well if not better because of its comfort. Highly recommend

11:37 If you thought that was excessive, wait till you get into a Hyundai/Kia where you get a phonebook sized owners manual. In Canada we get TWO of them: one in English and one in French

I actually like these kind of reviews.

@Chkprofilename

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGGtwceYYtbWfLA.html

@notapplicable4567

3 жыл бұрын

Lol finally some shit we can afford

@alifadila3364

3 жыл бұрын

Yesss, I really like the exotic ,expensive, hundreds of thousands of dollars cars, but I enjoy the normal cars that I might one day be able to afford much more.

@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo19

3 жыл бұрын

Good morning

So Doug joined the Autotempest crew. I hope he will be in the next special with the other KZreadrs.

@ElCholoDeJolo

3 жыл бұрын

Cash talk lol

@JPT_Jpt

3 жыл бұрын

i hope he joins car trek lol

@GiorgosVit

3 жыл бұрын

@@JPT_Jpt that's what I meant. I just couldn't recall the name 😅😅

@mementoscuderia833

3 жыл бұрын

I would love that.

@JPT_Jpt

3 жыл бұрын

@@GiorgosVit its ok

This is the first Rav4 I've been interested in since they stopped making the V6 Rav4 in 2012. That Rav4 was the fastest vehicle Toyota made at the time as well, and it wasn't really any less efficient than the equivalent 4cyl at the time, and it could actually tow decently and it moved well when you floored it.

@Monkeyseemonkey79

3 жыл бұрын

I was in the same boat. I have owned a v6 Rav4 for 8 years and recently pulled the trigger on a Rav4 Prime. After a few days of driving the Prime, my v6 (keeping it as our second car) now seems noisy and slow. It feels like a dinosaur relative to the Prime. If you're on the fence, do it :-)

@Ntmoffi

2 жыл бұрын

@Hose2wAcKiEr yea I cant justify the price when cars like the Volt are +/- $20k used with low miles.

@inkandwrist

2 жыл бұрын

@Hose2wAcKiEr With the current inflation rate, new economy car will have a median price of $35,000+ by 2023 or earlier. Used market is F***ing wack, 2-3 years old car cost as much as a new one.

@darlaromprnlcsw1098

2 жыл бұрын

I still own my V-6 2010 RAV4 and added the red RAV4 Prime XSE a few months ago. LOVE them both! I drive 43 miles one way to work and make it on all electric - then I charge (for free!) at work in about 2.5 hours for the trip home. I still have over a quarter of a tank of gas left after 3600 miles of driving (which included a couple of longer trips where I used gas). I’m only going to partially fill the tank unless I’m going on a long trip. It’s comfortable, has quick pick-up, and looks great (I have the red and black). Add in the $7500 federal and $2500 state tax rebates and it’s also a smart buy. I had to wait for mine, but did not pay a “buyer’s premium” (Mountain States Toyota)

I’ve been watching your videos for a long time. I love them. This is the first one I’ve found because I’d like one. I work at a dent repair shop and the more the plug-in hybrids come through, the more impressed I get. Along with Toyotas holding value, I’d call this a great buy.

Love the reviews of everyday common guy vehicles.

@12ealDealOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

This is an everyday common woman vehicle, but I understand the sentiment. Anything affordable and pre-2001 is what people in my area are rolling around in.

@irishuwould5185

3 жыл бұрын

This isn’t a vehicle for an average person. Most drive used cars under 20k because new prices are insanely inflated

@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo79

3 жыл бұрын

Because the

Doug's wife: I've got no brakes did you remember to check the brake fluid Doug: Before I tell you be sure to check out Cars & Bids

@captainamericaamerica8090

3 жыл бұрын

HE'S SUCH A CHEAPSKATE HE PROBABLY PUT WATER IN THE BRAKE FLUID BOTTLE.😣😤😥

@paulie-Gualtieri.

3 жыл бұрын

@@captainamericaamerica8090 Doug: Honey the funniest thing ever I replaced your brake fluid with black cherry Kool-Aid

@Nunya.Bidness

3 жыл бұрын

Remember: it’s for ENTHUSIAST cars from the MODERN era!

@Ritayo-checkmyvideo-ph5dr

3 жыл бұрын

He's

@ritawant9492

3 жыл бұрын

For example

Don’t you just love Doug’s excitement when he is talking about cars and bids?

I don’t love this vehicle but I still feel like Doug was so harsh with the weekend scores on it 😂 like maybe it could be a 2/10 on the cool scale?? Poor RAV4 lol

@AdamG1983

3 жыл бұрын

You could put a 600 HP engine in a crossover SUV and he'd still give it a 2. He's very biased against common cars

@benjamincaron46

3 жыл бұрын

Doug might be biased but he should at least give a two, a one should be for cars that are seriously uncool like the PT Cruiser or the Aztek.

@defaultname19315

3 жыл бұрын

@@benjamincaron46 yeah I agree. Like a base line score for just normal cars that don’t aim to be cool, and then a score below that for cars that legitimately are ass

@updlate4756

3 жыл бұрын

@@benjamincaron46 Or the regular RAV4 ;) ... I mean, EV fans are geeking out over this car, so for cool factor, it can't be the lowest score!

@andrewpeck6288

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, I feel like since the normal RAV4 was a 1 this one should at least be a 2!

Rav 4 has come a long way.

@Andromahlius

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, sadly. It was way better 15 years ago.

@kristians2704

3 жыл бұрын

I mean it’s always been a reliable, basic crossover, not the best, not the worst and that’s all still true.

@humushumus2219

3 жыл бұрын

@@Andromahlius The interior looks 15 years ago..

Doug, these reviews are the most interesting ones. To be honest and you really should do more reviews on cars most people actually consider buying. I’d rather see the quirks and features on a Rav4 over some random Mclaren I’m never going to buy. Please keep these up!

@robisudol

3 жыл бұрын

Too bad one of the hottest Selling cars on the planet right now and what the majority of US families are looking to purchase is so “boring” for car enthusiast Doug to really want to review.

Hey Doug I really appreciate the work and content, the info is always relevant and specific. Nonetheless could please incorporate more external recording shots as you test drive car... ie: wide angle shots as you approach or depart on the streets/ corners etc

If this wasn't so ridiculously expensive I'd get one. Good luck finding one that hasn't been marked way the hell up by the dealer too.

@edthelazyboy

2 жыл бұрын

I know... it's so bad. The US government should not allow dealers to mark up the price past MSRP on PHEVs / EVs knowing that customers can use tax incentives. It's unfair that tax payers are subsidizing greedy dealerships instead of incentivizing buyers thinking of buying PHEV or EV. Federal / state tax credits should be disqualified if price is marked up past MSRP. I really wanted to buy the RAV4 Prime at MSRP of $38K then get the tax incentives but it is too expensive at $50K after markups for the SE in my area. That's Model Y territory. If I have the money I'd rather buy the Model Y. I ended up buying a hybrid instead. EVs are either just too expensive or too small right now. I'm going to wait a maybe 5-10 years for EVs to drop in price before considering one. Hopefully, I can get an EV SUV for like $30K someday. I also need to put aside money to install the charging station too in my garage.

I own a RAV Prime and the climate button on the keyfob DOES work for heat.

@edwardvalivonis23

3 жыл бұрын

Would it heat your toilet seat if you press it while sitting on the toilet?🤔

@mrkcaldwe5

3 жыл бұрын

I was just going to say this, lol.

@Patient_Lion_BS

3 жыл бұрын

@@edwardvalivonis23 🧐

@flipper2gv

3 жыл бұрын

It has to be plugged in the 240V to work IIRC.

@Soft_Johnson

3 жыл бұрын

Ive got a prime SE and it works just fine. Would be nice and warm and most of the ice melted off the car within minutes. It was plugged into a 110v outlet, so it needing to be plugged in for heat may be true

My grandmother just bought one 3 weeks ago, absolutely loves not buying gas to go 4-5 miles down the road. Not my kind of car, but it’s a good car.

@Shane-zx4ps

3 жыл бұрын

Colby, you’ll be wise like your grandfather when your his age aswell..

XSE Owner here who lives in a Winter town. The trail button does help. It does keep the car a little more stable on snowy / icy roads. It will keep you from getting on it to quick and losing traction...especially up hills.

Perhaps someone has already mentioned the Rav4 Prime has THREE electric motors not two. The front axle has two (MG1 and MG2) and the rear axle has one 54HP motor. In the hybrid one of the front motors (MG1) starts the engine, charges the battery and helps "shift" the eCVT but in the Prime Toyota re-engineered things so the MG1 motor adds power to the car along with the main drive motor (MG2). When the battery gets low the car resorts to regular hybrid drive unless you direct it to charge the battery up to an electric only operating range (which can be done with regenerative braking also).

Oh I see you're a Sixers fan Doug! Trust the Process!

@1NELove

3 жыл бұрын

No lie Seth you’ve been a big help with my recent cops.

@Arun999

3 жыл бұрын

F the 76ers and F embiid. LA Lakers all day baby.

@conxptexe

3 жыл бұрын

*GIVE ME SOME YEEZYS* nah jk LMAO

@TS-mq2kd

3 жыл бұрын

Joel Embiid MVP!

@bindingofisaacchannel3054

3 жыл бұрын

Love your vids seth but doug just has a million team shirts, I’ve seen wizards and hawks among other things

"Performanceness" - Dug DeMario 2021

Oh well…..I am not “cool” either so I guess it’s a good match for me! I am not a fan of that black roof so saved money and got the Se. Personally, I love the simplicity of the dash and after having my last v6 Rav 4 for 14 years, this is beyond exciting to me! Not to mention my last RAV4 was super reliable and I got a phenomenal price for it. I got the “boring” dark grey color but I think it looks quite classy and I love saving a ton of gasoline.

Mine should be coming by the end of this week, hella pumped

@tbuckner4905

3 жыл бұрын

I want one! I haver the XLE premium version

@davidgapp1457

3 жыл бұрын

@@tbuckner4905 I looked at the premium because I wanted the seat memory. But by the time I'd factored in the necessary packages, and taking into account the $7500 tax credit, the actual cost of the Rav4 Prime was lower than the XLE premium. The Premium does handle and brake better than the Prime however. Not enough was done on the Prime's engineering to compensate for the extra weight. If I were buying a hybrid cross-over tomorrow it would be the new Subaru Tucson Hybrid. The Rav4 needs a significant engineering and styling refresh to stay competitive.

@brutusmaximumus

3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered mine today, 3-4 months :(

I'm sure that's colour changing drive mode dial is going to be in the top quirks when this year's Doug awards come.

@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's a really nice touch!

@brianiswrong

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's a cool idea aswell

@skagerstrom

2 жыл бұрын

He'll probably call it a screen! xD

The rubber dial surrounds are helical gears - as used in gearboxes, so very automotive.

I have driven a few Rav4(hybrid) since i work for a rental company and let me tell you it's really quick and is quite suprisingly comfortably,quiet,fast as much as Lexus RX or NX.

@bripeck

Жыл бұрын

If you think a RAV4 hybrid is quick, this thing will blow your mind!

Doug’s got to be the happiest guy on KZread. Love his reviews.

I must admit, I laughed real hard when he said it is available to buy now. Isn't this one of the most difficult cars to find/buy?

@sumosloths98

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, only because they're selling like hot cakes. My girlfriend worked at a Toyota dealer, and they were getting calls about these from people 6 hours away, or even in different states.

@matthewmiller2219

3 жыл бұрын

That's okay just go to Subaru and get a real all-wheel-drive vehicle not a make-believe all wheel drive vehicle

@sumosloths98

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewmiller2219 Actually the new RAV4 has outperformed all its competitors in off road tests, including the Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, and Outback.

@Barely2JZ

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewmiller2219 ya but PRIME

@sumosloths98

3 жыл бұрын

@l From what I've read, yes. Keep in mind the first generation RAV4 was pretty off-road oriented, even having a 2-door convertible option. It got a lot softer and more urban in recent years, but Toyota decided to go back to their roots a little bit this time around.

I remember when Doug reviewed the new RAV4 2 years ago he said that it looked cool but now he is saying that it’s “odd looking”

@edisonz2006

3 жыл бұрын

I think the new RAV4 is pretty good looking.

@mementoscuderia833

3 жыл бұрын

@@edisonz2006 not as good looking as the cx 5 though.

@Traxxmaciek

3 жыл бұрын

The doug score isn’t consistent at all

@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo19

3 жыл бұрын

Xs is a

@richardnavratil9661

3 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say, he usually gets really early access, but he's getting this one well over a year after it went on sale...

That trail mode is a welcome addition for drivers in Edmonton where the roads are filled with potholes.

@AutoMatters

2 жыл бұрын

I live in San Diego but many years ago I used to live in Edmonton and Calgary. I'll bet the ground clearance and all-wheel-drive really helps in the snow.

Doug apparently is a car snob. lol The RAV4 is a family oriented vehicle....something that is reliable, safe, efficient, and saves on gas. Not sure what he would recommend for car enthusiasts, something not "boring".

@cholo85044

2 жыл бұрын

He's making a mountain out of the manual seat reclining, like bruh, its a toyota🤣 we don't give a f*** its awesome

@allentoyokawa9068

2 жыл бұрын

duhhh he is very biased lol

Doug’s wife: “can you take the garbage out?” Doug: “I can after you check out cars and bids”

@SirBroccolingtonIII

3 жыл бұрын

This explains why he never takes the trash out.

@matthewmoeller86

3 жыл бұрын

That's funny !!

@chasem8491

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah in-video ads are equally annoying as YT ads. So I still skip it.

@djpotassium

3 жыл бұрын

@@chasem8491 yeah I feel like the people who watch his videos all know about it by now, maybe he can just do a text ad on the bottom

@djpotassium

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewmoeller86 😂

What an amazing, well rounded SUV! Talk about bang for the buck. Thanks for the review!

@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo19

3 жыл бұрын

Because I

@richardnavratil9661

3 жыл бұрын

I think they're hopelessly sold out just about everywhere....

@maxchilla732

3 жыл бұрын

But the interior looks ugly! The Infotainment looks dated aswell.

@ethansmith7

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxchilla732 doesn’t matter with apple carplay

@colinmetzger6755

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardnavratil9661 I got one about a month ago, it's really just about checking in with dealerships.

According to my understanding and experience the A/C remote start also works for heating, as a heat pump system is used to generate heat or cold.

I appreciate the every person’s car reviews . I’d like to see more Toyota Camry ,CRV you know affordable stuff

It’s funny how Doug still dresses like he’s about to be going to a kids space camp!😂

@Siggfuggggg2000

3 жыл бұрын

@Tony Robins what

@DiscoFang

3 жыл бұрын

@Tony Robins A little less wondering in grade school and your spelling may have been better.

That 360 camera thing looks like it was made from extra footage from Dire Straits' "Money For Nothing" music video.

@FishingforFisher

3 жыл бұрын

I want my, I want my, I want my EV

@jaketaylor4359

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like it’s supposed to be made for the Nintendo 64 or something

@indosilverclubpt2787

3 жыл бұрын

Y’all joke but dire straits is deeply intergraded with Toyota 🎵 I want my mpg🎶 real toyotathonheads know

I'm confused why car reviewers think that EVERY car has to have Maybach level interior quality. Rav4, Accord, Malibu. Always disappointed that every inch of the interior isn't wrapped in suede and ostrich leather.

Doug should adapt categories like acceleration and handling to match the segment. Like obviously 5 seconds is slow compared to sports cars but for an suv that should be like a 7/10.

I wouldn't call this a small crossover.. this thing is huge

@KB-bh9hp

3 жыл бұрын

Bro, our 7 seater three row Explorer is considered a midsized Suv lol.

@Hobinator17

3 жыл бұрын

Totally subjective. Compare this thing to a sequoia, a proper full size SUV. If you don't carry many passengers or haul/tow gear constantly, then yeah obviously a rav4 is plenty of car

@gp40mc

3 жыл бұрын

any crossover that doesn't have a third row is considered small

@tomokokishi3066

3 жыл бұрын

Remember. Doug is doing this video from where the consumers don't buy vw golf "because it is too small for a family with one child"

@alexc7864

3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen a full sized suv or van before? This thing is small in comparison.

I still love my old (3rd vehicle that I refuse to sell lol) 2007 V6 AWD 270 HP ravioli with 165K miles. What a champ.

@michellemire8462

3 жыл бұрын

Thats a fast ravioli! Jk 😜

@fabbricatopersonareale

3 жыл бұрын

I'm jealous...you have a great car buddy

Well, many people like "simple." The knobs on the controls are great because you can make adjustments without looking down. The dependability is a huge factor. The sales are indicative of how much people love it.

Nice review. I'd like to know more about its 4x4 capabilities. It has come on top of many other SUVs on tests.

Honestly, if this is the future of vehicles, I'm okay with that. Yeah, I can pretend to be an enthusiast and say that CUV's are a plague or something, but you can't deny the practicality. Plus, with this drivetrain efficiency, I no longer look at all the SUVs thinking they're wasting gas by only driving on pavement when a 'normal' car would've been better.

@fahd3228

3 жыл бұрын

Soccer moms are the future lol BTW I've received my brand new 2021 Challenger Hemi last week I'm planning to keep it as long as I can

@LazerLord10

3 жыл бұрын

@@fahd3228 Nice! I'm in a similar, yet completely opposite boat with my 2018 Honda Fit, lol. It drives and feels like the last gasp of a 90's civic, and it's really fun in the manual. It's a dying breed with cars getting bigger (especially in the US), so I'm also planning on driving it till it dies.

@ToneKneeParaSocial

3 жыл бұрын

​@@LazerLord10 That manual gearbox is considered an anti-theft device at this point. I miss using a manual gearbox, it just isn't as good in MPG, as a CVT is now unfortunately.

@webx135

2 жыл бұрын

On American roads, a crossover makes a lot of sense. It's like the minivan or large SUV with much of the fat trimmed off. But we have wider lanes and more room, plus harsher road quality. The American trend towards crossovers makes sense to me, so it's nice to see efficient models like this one.

@groggysword33

2 жыл бұрын

@@LazerLord10 The Honda fit truly captures that 90’s Honda feel. Love those cars. I would never own one, because I think they’re hideous, but my brother owns one, and driving it reminded me of my Gen 3 Prelude.

You underated it. Comfort and quality, come on.

@jonathanhear4974

3 жыл бұрын

Not really, considering he reviews Bentleys and stuff

@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo79

3 жыл бұрын

Very

@RMBII91

3 жыл бұрын

Comfort and quality scored 6 and 7, which is very solid for a car like this, what do you mean underrated? It's still a Toyota, it's not a Rolls Royce or Bentley.

@AlexandreSk

3 жыл бұрын

@@RMBII91 well, quality include reliability. For sure a 8. That is the high point of the brand.

@6speedtib

3 жыл бұрын

We drove a 2021 hybrid Rav4, then a 2019 forester the forester was hands down more comfortable and drove better. It was disappointing how rough the ride was for Rav 4, and the seats were rock hard.

I don't like any SUVs. Until... I saw a brand new, BOXY black RAV4 in a parking lot and I love the design now. I want that thing

I had a 2010 RAV4 Sport with the run flat tires. It had the V6 with 260-ish Hp. Back then, the V6 coupled with the AWD, was surprisingly quick off the line. 0-60 in like 6 sec. purchased for $29K new.

Never thought I'd be this excited to watch a video about a Toyota crossover.

@apocalypse13

3 жыл бұрын

i'm still not lol

Definitely want this version of the RAV4! Thanks for reviewing it.

@ethansmith7

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck finding one

@GreaterLADashcam

3 жыл бұрын

@@ethansmith7 I was told at my local dealership that the car has to be special ordered with a $1000 deposit and I have to wait 5 months out

@matthewmiller2219

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you don't live where it snows or you'll wish you had bought a Subaru with real all wheel drive not Toyotas make-believe all wheel drive

@GreaterLADashcam

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewmiller2219 I’m from LA. it never snows here.

I have been eyeing this car all day and my favorite reviewer just happens to have a new video on It???

Thanks for the overview, Doug! 2:10 - slight correction: It has 3 electric motors, not 2. It has the two in its power-split-hybrid drive train, plus a small motor on the rear wheels. 6:20 - It is indeed strange to have paddle shifters without a tachometer, but it’s even stranger still when you consider that it doesn’t even have gears to switch! Its power-split-hybrid system, while *not* a CVT, nevertheless *functions* like one (or at least *can* function like one; maybe they artificially quantized it for some stupid reason?!).

Thanks, Doug. May the Rav4 be with you

Love all the Maryland and Washington DC shirts Doug wears! Thanks for repping the DMV!

Thanks to Doug, because I was on the fence about the new Rav4 I am getting my New 2021 Rav4 Prime XSE in 2 weeks. Thank you Doug...

@MassaKingWOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

For how much ? I heard dealers are overcharging for these.

@brutusmaximumus

3 жыл бұрын

@@MassaKingWOfficial Just ordered mine today, they are definitely not giving deals, you will pay sticker plus some typical dealer "delivery" & "doc" fees, but no more than $2.5k.

@zachjensen6952

3 жыл бұрын

Dealers in Colorado are charging 5-15k over MSRP

@robertm3252

2 жыл бұрын

@@MassaKingWOfficial I only paid with Interest and taxes, what the MSRP. I had to wait the 2 weeks from being shipped from Japan, but I think I did very well. And already did some MODS to make it my own, and I am loving it, No range anxiety, and I've done over 3000 miles and put less then $100 in gas

Thx, can you please tell, unfortunately nobody can tell this, what is the fuel consumption but on full range 600miles, wenn the battery are full charged in Auto Hybrid mode? Is this the same 94mpg like by 60miles?

Finally, thanks Doug. As an enthusiast with practicality to consider and a budget I really wanted this but getting one is near impossible still.

These are the cars I want to see reviewed. I couldn't care less about a new 5 million dollar ferrari I'll never see or drive. These are the cars I could own

@thoughtstream534

3 жыл бұрын

I know you're being facetious lol but what new Ferrari costs 5mil?

@Traxxmaciek

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@JesusGarcia-en3pj

3 жыл бұрын

Regular Car Reviews if you haven’t heard of them. They reviewed the 06 Honda Accord 6mt.

@JesusGarcia-en3pj

3 жыл бұрын

@@thoughtstream534 check out his out. Ferrari actually has to like you first before they sell you anything.

@LS3ftw15

3 жыл бұрын

@@thoughtstream534 I thought he was serious

the trail button changes the traction control, steering ratio, pedal feel, and makes the AWD 60/40 (or so)

Ive been hunting down this car for a while now. It is such an awesome car after doing the research

Been waiting for this ever since you showed it off while talking about cars and bids!

@Jonathan-yd1th

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo79

3 жыл бұрын

How did

@brianlee7738

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jonathan-yd1th Me three.

2010 v6 rav4 owners finally having a reason to upgrade 👀

@calindor19

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly their no 2022 XD this rav4 prime died here XD

@betzie8066

2 жыл бұрын

I just got an Se version…upgraded from my 2007 RAV4!!! I love them!

@14:57 Am I reading that engine oil sticker correctly? 0W-16? Never heard of that weight oil before and it seems awfully light viscosity. Please explain.

The AC button works för heat in Sweden. U also have an app that u can select temperature and start a timer.

This is one of the few SUV’S I actually like, because it’s so unassuming and can send many “sports” cars to Gapplebees and back

@Ritayo-checkmyvideo-ph5dr

3 жыл бұрын

Because the

@ritawant9492

3 жыл бұрын

From the

@pinut187

3 жыл бұрын

Which are the others?

@sofullcole

3 жыл бұрын

@@pinut187 The Urus and X5

The RAV4 in general is a great comprise when you need to carry stuff and need to drive in the snow but want good fuel efficiency, and especially if you have to battle slow commuter traffic, where the hybrid system really shines. They really needed to add a plug-in version, so this is great. I like the idea of the VW electric but having owned a GTI I’d be scared of repair costs WHEN - not IF - it breaks down.

GM led the way in the PHEV category with the 2011 Volt. It amazes me that they refused to put an updated Voltec system in a CUV. Now Toyota owns this market.

I have the TRD Offroad version of this car, and I will say that the 360 camera view is actually really helpful in a lot of circumstances. I use it almost every day to make sure I'm centered in my office park's parking spaces, which don't have the lines drawn all the way to the end of the parking spots.

@AutoMatters

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I really like the bird's eye view camera.

Hey Doug, you should make a playlist for electric/hybrid vehicles! I was looking on your channel for some more to watch! Cheers

Love the reviews!

Mr. DeMuro congratulations on 4 million subscribers !

It's crazy how this is the quickest Toyota made by Toyota.