2019 Toyota RAV4 - Compact Crossover King?

Toyota's RAV4 hasn't been known for off-road prowess or handling ability for a while, but they are changing that for 2019 with an all-new model that is promising more of everything. More refinement, better handling, improved off-road ability, more features and better fuel economy. Is that enough to make the best selling compact CUV in America the best selling vehicle in America? We'll find out.
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[@Mgoblagulkablong]

This will be the best selling SUV for years.

[@Tom-dz6yo]

In case you are in the market for a lightly used 19 Rav4 as I was, just wanted to share my buying experience. I was mostly sold on 19 RAV4 on paper. Great reliable 2.5l four cylinder w decent gas mileage. Good looks. No problematic cvt for a transmission, just a reliable standard mechanical transmission and no problem turbo involved. And I liked the new styling much better than the old. Then I test drove an xle and a limited. The test drive was horrible because of all the road noise at highway speeds. Not only did I have a problem with it but so did my wife. What we have to compare to is our 2017 Sorento sxl. It in comparatively very quiet in the cabin traveling on same stretch of hwy as our test drives. So we moved away from the Rav4. We ended up buying a 19 CX-5 grand touring which was very quiet on the highway, has similar mechanical reliability, plus gave us way more features than equivalent priced Rav4- android auto, leather, auto high beams, leds all way around, 19" wheels, and it drives great.

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The new RAV4 looks a lot more rugged i like it.

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The more any vehicle looks like a 4RUNNER, the more I like it.

[@Jaymac720]

I wouldn’t be surprised if the hybrid outsells the gas. It’s only $1,800 more than the gas FWD and it gets insanely good fuel economy while being faster. I drive a lot in the city and gas is decently expensive so I’d make it back pretty soon

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Good thing they didn't go nuts on the grill size on the new RAV4.

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Half a dozen reviews on the same rig...Click on AoA first and never disappointing. Great review sir.

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Alex, excellent job (as always), especially showing the differences between lower and upper trim interior details. No other reviewers devote the time and energy to these details, nor are they nearly as knowledgeable about the details of drivetrain and even the Google<>Toyota issues. Many thumbs up.

[@winomaster]

Honda with their CR-V had this segment owned for years after taking it away from Ford's Escape. Honda tried a leap forward to keep the segment by coming out with a turbo. I don't know of any car makers who have not had reliability issues moving to turbos. You could see Honda's troubles as forced by the competitive pressure from Toyota. Toyota owns the segment now and will be tough to dislodge. In six years, the next RAV-4 may be all electric.

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The Color looks great.

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And I just bought myself the 2019 Rav4 AWD in the Blue Flame, I absolutely love it!

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