2019 Toyota Rav4 XLE: Start Up, Walkaround, Test Drive and Review

In today's video we check out the all new redesigned 2019 Toyota Rav4!! Full walk around and review of this XLE Rav4! This is a small suv packed with a lot to offer! From two engine options, two drivetrain options, to plenty of standard safety features!
The all new exterior look compared to the outgoing model is very much updated with bold lines and an aggressive style hexagonal grill. The side has nice clean lines, but the front and rear have more of a presents. Moving to the interior, this tan against the exterior red is really a nice color combination. The cloth seats are very comfortable and have the heated option which is usually only on leather seats, which is an option on higher level trims. The aluminum accents compliment the color well. The back seat room is very spacious with even more storage behind them!
Big thanks to Dave Edwards Toyota for providing this Rav4 for todays video! Check out the rest of their selection of Toyota's they have on the lot!
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[@adamjonathan1421]

I'm okay with XLE, so much safety features, 8 way power driver seat, sunroof, power adjustable height lift gate, Smart key push button start, dual Automatic climate control, heated steering wheel. Good enough for city very fuel efficient. Powerful with 203 horsepower and an 8 speed automatic transmission. The best in the segment. The best selling sub compact SUV in the world.

[@TheHardatoenail]

Jose Banduyang Jr I think the heated steering wheel is an option for the xle

[@CRVgarage]

@@TheHardatoenail heated seats, steering & power liftgate are extras.

[@arnoldguisa9958]

I saw one today and dang it looks better than the 18’ models. It looks so dynamic and nice lines too.

[@abelmoses5378]

I have a toyota Rav4 XLE 2019. It's a excellent vehicle. I am a strong fan of toyota vehicle. They are very reliable

[@pierrep2649]

Big improvements on the model change. Looks solid.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Pierre P Yeah they did a great job!

[@jerseyforhawks]

I bought the corolla Hatchback, and now I want it's big brother xle Premium.

[@audifan201]

I would love to see Toyota have more leather seats option on the XLE models. I feel for the price point that is a huge miss.

[@iThomas2000]

That’s what XLE Premium is for (softex)

[@gollymissmolly2547]

I agree!!!! The price is high for an XLE and no leather seats :/

[@saxman112]

Yeah, that's one thing that's a downer about the XLE trim nowadays. With my '16 Camry XLE, I have leather, so now it's crazy to see that XLE now has downgraded to cloth and that in order to get leather (or now synthetic leather/SofTex as Toyota calls it), you need to go XLE Premium or higher. I'm actually getting one of these relatively soon but in the XLE Premium trim and hopefully in this same red/Ruby Flare Pearl color. Aside from the weather package that I've seen all of the ones that come to my state's dealers come shipped with (so heated seats (as well as heated + ventilated seats if you go Limited), heated steering wheel, and other things like the rain-sensing and deicing wipers), I'm also going to try to find one that at least has the upgraded audio system of which Toyota simply calls Audio Plus to get not only a bigger 8" touchscreen but also HD radio (which the standard 7" unit does not have) and the 11 speaker JBL setup.

[@alanyu7732]

@@saxman112 the XLE trim for each model is different. for the RAV4, the XLE trims have always had the fabric seats since 2006.

[@jeffcharlton9660]

Great review. Think I'm going to be in the market for one soon.

[@sdthrutheroof9161]

I bought a 2020 Rav-4 XLE AWD and I love it!! Very similar to this model but it has the leather wrapped steering wheel and multi terrain select. Heated front seats but not leather. (That was the next trim level up and about $7,000 more) it does very well in the snow and I've been averaging 30 mpg. I've had it for seven months now. I paid $31,000 for it.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very cool! Glad you enjoy it, they are really cool SUV's!

[@petersuarez651]

Very nice ride, but I would need to get the top trim, or the Adventure. Would probably wait a year of two then get a Certified, gently used top trim or Adventure trim. I've been reviewing alot of these crossovers and always come back to the Rav.

[@roylappin4491]

Informative review! Test drove one engine rev too high maybe I was in sport mode. Interior door handle too far forward takes two attempts to close the door from the inside. Over priced so we have to wait for the fictional discount and low apr. looks great. Can’t decide on going for the cheapest one or a hybrid everything else in between seems like an expensive bump up while cheap skating (steering wheel & lumbar).j

[@ahmedfarhad3974]

When will it actually release in the middle of the Middle East?

[@hannpan5061]

I want to ask Rav4 XLE can set when vehicle moving the door automatic lock , due for safety ?

[@jojo2be1]

i wish they had less plastic in the front and in the back,...but i still like it...im sold on he interior

[@roylappin4491]

Any word on start stop? I saw a video with it but can’t find it.

[@AndrewKNI]

Great video. Love the new look of the RAV4 - it arrives in the UK soon :-)

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Andrew K. NI Thanks! And very cool!

[@davidzavala337]

Is upper door panel is hard plastic? You know, the area were most people put their elbow.

[@raydavies3278]

Great review,thank you.

[@blumchue]

I love the two tone macadamia interior color, and the large dials and knobs with no piano black trim…

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

The Rav4 is a nice SUV! Has a lot to offer and looks great with this color combo!

[@dianavigil-cdhs8882]

I just purchased. So excited to get it!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Sweet! Great crossover to pick up for sure

[@AZAce1064]

Ok so last week I bought the 2019 Rav 4 XLE same color as this one and overall we like it. I do have a few things I don’t like about it. First of all the AC knobs look just like radio knobs on most other cars. The touchscreen is cheesy and sticks up above the dash rather than being built into the dash. Again we really like how it handles and looks I wish I had the money for the better model with power everything like the 2008 we traded in.

[@juanamendez6020]

Just purchased one, I love my 2019 RAV4 XLE! 😊💖

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Nice!

[@alexzman85]

How is the engine noise

[@juanamendez6020]

eugene it’s smooth

[@alexzman85]

Juana Mendez This years model engine is very noisy.

[@mrbob9556]

@@alexzman85 Noisy, i drove one. but NO cvt for a consolation. quick and smooth shifts.

[@vasavongvat1]

Great reviews and very informative 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🖐🖐🖐🤝🤝🤝❤️❤️❤️

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Laos LanXangs Thanks! Glad you like it 😎

[@ThePabloG30]

Just purchased my Rav4 today, I'm really happy with the choice I made.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Nice!

[@leonelzamora3908]

TarGaryiUnN30 Fire & Blood is it a 2019?

[@ThePabloG30]

@@leonelzamora3908 2020..midtrim.. I didn't need a sunroof or surround cameras.

[@tumama030]

Do you like the stereo? Are you an apple or android user?

[@ThePabloG30]

@@tumama030 Android..i'll update to Apple one day soon.

[@iamkiaranicolee]

i have the 2017 rav4 xle awd i just got it and now i want my this model!!!!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

There really shouldn't be much of a difference to upgrade to the 2019. What features do you not have to upgrade?

[@iamkiaranicolee]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed not much besides the digital display really lol. i actually prefer my model and body style now... i hate the way the entertainment screen sits on the dash.. eww

[@Ryan48093]

I've driven this and I am a huge fan. My only gripe is the fuel capacity... My Nissan Altima has an 18 gallon tank. I can go almost 600 highway miles on a tank. Only about 350-400 in the Rav4.

[@nathansnow156]

What year Altima? Online it says the 2020 Altima has a 16.2 gallon capacity.

[@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744]

Toyota's doing great with all there car designs

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Yeah this looks great!

[@marinahaynes4]

Just purchase my rav4 limited edition i love it!!!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Awesome!

[@teresaortiz8363]

How much are they listed at now ?

[@abhishekpanthangi8878]

its a good car i gave a test drive, but it doesn't have Android Auto, no power seat for passenger side. You need to add convenience package to get power seat to driver seat, heated seats and power tail gate in XLE

[@tracie5245]

I love the exterior design! Honda CRV has competition now. Not a huge fan of the infotainment screen and they need to add Android Auto. Overall, I'd say Toyota is on its way to a big seller with a few future tweeks.

[@grandmaster4142]

So in this video, you said only the hybrid is AWD...?

[@eckerjozsef1162]

Great video, nice English of the guy, it was easy to understand. :-)

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Ecker József Thanks!!

[@CRVgarage]

2019 XLE convenience pkg is awesome. It offers power driver seat, heated seats & plg.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Nice SUV for sure!

[@mjw1955]

The first thing I would do with mine would be to visit a body shop and have then paint those black areas on and in front of the hatch. And let me be the first to suggest that Toyota drop the black plastic around the wheel wells as well as along the bottom. It gives the car a cheap, chitzy look. Honda greatly improved the looks of the Element when they took off all that plastic cladding.

[@moniquebobb7884]

Really great review! Thanks.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Glad you like it!

[@E9ONE1]

hi enjoyed your video....questions...what camera are you using to record and what settings...and can you tell me how to add subscrive link on the bottom right corner video screen..Thank You!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It's the Sony A5100, just basic settings I don't really mess with any of those. KZbin adds that, there was probably a setting on the "channel" link to activate it, but I don't remember.

[@GarthVonMaraner]

I've been eagerly anticipating the 2019 RAV4 ever since the first teaser last Spring. I wouldn't really notice any of your misgivings about its acceleration, because this will really be a huge step up from my '08 Yaris Sedan. Have already decided on the XLE AWD but I've yet to see the real thing at a dealership.

[@jadmeh]

Go for it

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Rei Ev Nice!

[@thedavephan]

It’s underwhelming. The competitors offer more for the money imo.

[@jadmeh]

@@thedavephan but nothing can beat toyota's reliability, even hondas

[@mjw1955]

Rest yourself in patience, Rei. They won't be shipping until March '19.

[@VeeNguyen-fj6we]

Does it use with the key?

[@currypac]

Good talk around 👍👍😊 🚙....

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan269]

I am four years late! But I still buy one bro.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It’s a nice Toyota.

[@generalbardak6763]

Thanks for nice review! It was leather sits? Still not clear.

[@MiguelLopez-fh7vx]

GENERAL BARDAK 3:15 he said it had cloth seats 😉

[@HandsONreviews4u]

Does the sun roof open??? And if it does why didnt you demonstrate that? The 2020 rav doesn't have a moon roof

[@stilllookingforaname1175]

Just wanted to ask I have a RAV4 2019 hybrid XLE but the proplem I can't find the projection settings button it's like your car only has apple car play does this mean I can't have Android auto?

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Hmm, if it has apple car play, it should also have android, might have to see if someone at the dealer can help or if there's a specific video on that!

[@PHope-sl4nj]

Beautiful Compact SUV

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It sure is! The Rav4 is nice! Personally I like the generation before this one simply because they took out the NAV and you have to use your phone to pair up.

[@BlazingTonk]

Does it have auto pilot

[@schifoso]

The exterior shape looks good but the plastic flares ruin it. There should be an option with no external plastic.

[@tracie5245]

Can someone in-the-know tell me what other interior fabric colors are available on XLE, specifically on the Blueprint color? Is there a nice grey/charcoal color perhaps?

[@Asmodeus092]

Tracie Go to the Toyota website and try building your own car. This lets you try different types of car colors, seat covers, trim levels, etc.

[@zandarguinn3212]

How much loaded?

[@Joemomma-ho6xc]

Love this car very dependable not like those European cars that get messed up every 3 months with only 15 k miles

[@kaitlynd7913]

Does this have the auto engine start/stop (for stoplights, stop signs, etc.)?

[@axltitude3053]

Yes, I believe so.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I don't believe so, if it did there would be a button to turn it on and off. But check it out in person to see. It's been so long since I check out this car!

[@franzwetrfres2116]

Wow, some serious cost cutting in certain areas; one that sticks out the most to me is that the steering wheel used to be leather-wrapped on the xle trim of the last generation- it is no longer on this 5th gen. Yikes.

[@TD-il6ju]

franz wetrfres Is it that serious ? Is it that bad that you won’t get the car ? Sometimes people complain like they are apart of the bourgeoisie ...

[@trespasser121]

@@TD-il6ju You want leather wrapped SW, the one on lower trim feels rough.. but on XLE it IS leather.

[@Aesop101]

Proud owner

[@parkerburgio]

jay love what trim do you have? Color?

[@Aesop101]

Metallic gray XLE fully equipped

[@parkerburgio]

jay love awesome!

[@foysolahmed9856]

Great car

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Glad you enjoyed the 2019 Toyota RAV4 review!

[@Marygeniusz13]

I’ve heard they have transmission issues and a loud engine. Is that true

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Not that I know of, it was a very quiet driving vehicle. Check one out for yourself to see how it drives and performs!

[@jj5515]

I agree with everything you said . Never liked how Toyota drove and some of its design. Now, with the TANJ or TANG & new design.... Toyota will be my next car down the road. Only gripe... the mpg needs to improve for Rav 4. I’m sure it will over time. No doubt about it!

[@foysolahmed9856]

Thank you

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Glad you enjoyed the 2019 Toyota RAV4 review!

[@salty1234567890]

does xle have remote start?

[@saxman112]

Nope, as these do not have the option to upgrade to the bigger 8" system (which Toyota simply calls audio plus) or go with that same 8" system that comes standard in the Limited (which is almost identical to the audio plus system but adds on satellite navigation, and depending on trim comes with either the standard 6 speaker system (in the case of Adventure, TRD Offroad or XSE Hybrid) or the 11 speaker JBL system (if you upgrade to it on XLE Premium, or on Adventure, TRD Offroad or XSE Hybrid). Audio plus or the premium audio system w/navigation is what enables the remote start function of these and any Toyota models.

[@leonardcalhoun4453]

You forgot to talk about the driver seat makes lots of noise but don’t worry I will spread the word for you.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

lol ok!

[@charlesp1808]

Who’s is reading comments between Honda CR-V and rav 4 which is better,assuming CR-V you are not buying the one has turbo

[@abghere]

No memory driver seat? No 360 rear camera? No Android Auto? XLE trim? How cheap?

[@jxmar_]

abghere in rav4 the XLE is more of a base model. Expect that on the limited

[@darriontunstall3708]

Great video man!!! I love the 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE it's very sexy and sharp!!!! I may lease one for my first car!!! Yall should do a review on the 2019 Toyota Corolla it's very sexy! I can't wait for y'all next video.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Darrion Tunstall Thanks for all your support on all our videos!!

[@darriontunstall3708]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed yall are so welcome!!!!!

[@jrcll7856]

no turbo , the mazda cx5 offers a turbo with 310 ftlbs of torque

[@edrader]

vroom vroom

[@ayluibenhtat]

Is this premium boss?

[@nasalmichael8]

I should say no, you can tell on wheels size

[@dennistv598]

Michael Nasal you mean rims

[@jwalker2739]

That’s my car! A few features are different though.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very cool! How long have you owned this Toyota!?

[@jwalker2739]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed it will be three years this December.

[@elyas-tavakkoli]

Thanks bro ! Nice review 👍 , TOYOTA is TOYOTA Anyway, not a fan but it’s a vehicle after all

[@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744]

What car do you prefer then ???

[@elyas-tavakkoli]

Thivakar saravanamuthu depends on how many 100$ bills u intend to pay for it !

[@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744]

@@elyas-tavakkoli Cars in general aren't cheap man

[@elyas-tavakkoli]

Thivakar saravanamuthu cheap and expensive are such relative Words buddy, there is no fixed definition to them

[@caseyfryback8271]

$30k and no leather wrapped steering wheel? Not good.

[@louisbinwag3304]

I bought mine XLE AWD and it was rapped with leather and its nice but it was assembled here in Canada not in Japan..thesame color red..

[@saxman112]

Actually, it is a leather-wrapped one if you go for the XLE grade weather package, which adds on heated seats, a heated steering wheel (which is leather-wrapped), as well as other things like rain-sensing and de-icing wipers. You'll still be with the cloth/fabric seats, so of course if you want the synthetic leather/SofTex, you'll need to go at least XLE Premium...

[@abghere]

The engine is kinda loud! No Android Auto is really a deal breaker for me!

[@adamjonathan1421]

Entune 3.0 is equivalent to the Android auto that is also compatible to iPhones but for most android phones users entune 3.0 is a Toyota apps similar to Android auto apps.

[@abghere]

@@adamjonathan1421 Close but no cigar.

[@koundinya17]

XLE has AWD..please correct at 10:10

[@romellbernardo3073]

Looks like a previous generation BMW X5

[@dennistv598]

Romell Bernardo yea the slower version

[@kmart3697]

i got my 99 rav4

[@adamjacobadamson]

No rear fog lights on the Toyota RAV4?

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Yup, it has the reflectors…you need to keep in mind all the vehicles we film are in the USA, so it’s going to be different than where you live..

[@adamsonsgameriachannel1501]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed In Europe, the RAV4 will have 4 LED dots sitting in between the turn signals and reverse lights lighting up in red, so that's the rear fog light!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@adamsonsgameriachannel1501 cool, I don’t live there and USA is different, we have the reflectors..

[@ScooterBlia2]

That infotainment system looks ancient. Could've designed that a little nicer.

[@eloyreno]

Should be less than 25k

[@imranabbasi7871]

👍💘🤩

[@denisdenis9791]

I took such a thing with softex seats, terrible noise reduction, the rear view camera took me back 6 years ago, terrible plastic on the doors, 7 inch monitor of the 2000 model

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Yeah the Rav4 isnt exactly a luxury vehicle. So it's pretty basic with those features. Audi might be more up your ally with HD screens, real leather and solid driving dynamics. Toyota is all about reliability

[@angkorwatt57]

no android auto, I think about another brand.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

song ung This was more of a base model. So higher trims May have it. I’m not too sure tho

[@guymerola1033]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed Android Auto is not available on any 2019 RAV4 model at this point. Toyota is still in negotiations about it. May be available at a later date...

[@schifoso]

Agreed. Other manufacturers have had Android and Apple support for a few years. The information displays are also years behind.

[@jerseyforhawks]

Respect, but not important for me.

[@adamjonathan1421]

Original Toyota apps Entune 3.0 is equivalent to android auto, compatible to iPhones and android phones.

[@vinnypenoro33982]

HUH? AWD only on Hybrid? WRONG!

[@hich101]

Yo dude what's up with your hair cut you trying to look like Depeche Mode

[@ghost1103]

Didn’t even show start up lol

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

haha we save that for the sports cars

[@Ed-lz4jv]

XLE starts at 27,300....why is he saying over 30K...NOT WORTH IT

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Like you said, starts there. This one had some options over a completely basic one.

[@jaclee1281]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed which country? We just went to the dealership yesterday here in canada and its 33,600+

[@dondenis1500]

For a FWD crossover, it is way overpriced. You can buy a Premium trim Forster that has AWD standard for around $26 thousand out the door.

[@dillpickle200]

Forester is smaller, doesn't have as many safety featuers and doesnt have the toyota reliability

[@parkerburgio]

Earth Trap false

[@avecrux333]

This car is way over-priced for what you get at each trim level. Plus, I test drove it this week and it was a HUGE disappointment. The engine sounds labored and cheap when doing something as common as merging onto the highway; the exterior plastic flairs make it look like a cheap toy truck, and the interior is minimalist. I could understand if the car were priced $7,000 less, but NOT for what Toyota is asking. They keep shorting the trim levels compared to the competition. VERY disappointed after waiting eagerly for the "new and improved" 2019 RAV4

[@MiguelLopez-fh7vx]

Ave Crux I totally understand your disappointment but I don’t think moms will notice such things, they will be more concerned about their kids getting enough leg room and also more space for their groceries and other shopping they do

[@avecrux333]

Miguel López Actually, space is my concern. I have a disabled family member and can barely fit a very compact, collapsible transport chair in the cargo area without using up all the space. It's only 26" deep when folded and we could barely close the liftgate. Family members on the test drive also smashed their heads getting into the passenger seat in the front because the roofline is so low and the passenger seat is high and non-adjustable. This vehicle is way over-hyped.

[@MiguelLopez-fh7vx]

Ave Crux ohhh, you didn’t mention space in your comment, of coarse, this car is not big enough for such thing, in that case you should consider special vehicles for these people

[@avecrux333]

Miguel López Actually no, it doesn't need a special vehicle. It's a collapsible transport chair that only takes up the same amount of space as two standing grocery bags, and I carry it in our Honda Accord trunk all the time without any trouble along with a lot of other things. But the 2019 RAV4 is designed with an extremely sloping liftgate which cuts off your vertical storage area. It's a known fact that the 2019 RAV4 has less cargo space than the 2018 model. Poor design, way overpriced and a huge disappointment after all of the hype.

[@abdulshakeel9425]

I think my niece in Taylor Michigan United States of America has a Toyota RAV4. But Nice and used with grey exterior and black and golden interior. So her name is Ayesha Sohail, and she is in my green circle. So we are close friends with a very good relationship. I think that’s it from now on and thank you very much.

[@lyimoej7198]

I rather choose the previous generation

[@mattltech]

You can't opt for leather, the only option is SofTex, which is a synthetic leather. Probably polyurethane or PVC material which is garbage and a joke in a $35K+ vehicle. Toyota doesn't give any information on what it is made of. I'm betting durability is not good just like all other synthetics.

[@jj5515]

30k for a rav4 ? overpriced! Try $24k walk out price.

[@qpassionable]

overpriced since it doesnt come with leather seats and no remote start....

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Hardly any Toyota comes with remote start from the factory. That's mainly the more luxury brand models like BMW, Mercedes, some Fords have it, but Toyota just haven't done that yet.

[@qpassionable]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed so does Honda and its cheaper..

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@qpassionable Which models have remote start?

[@dexterpaglinawan4109]

The rims are so ugly :/ SE is way more better

[@ArthropodSpidey]

That screen looks so cheap wtf Looks like fisher price made it. That screen is tiny

[@55kego]

I've driven Rav4 for almost 18 years now. Have to ask though ... who taught you how to drive. Honey, there is a lever on the left side of the steering wheel ... it's called the TURN SIGNAL. You turned a few times and did not use it once.

[@dancolt79]

YOU ARE WRONG. I READ YOUR COMMENT AND THEN I WATCHED VERY CAREFULLY THE VIDEO. HE USES THE TURN SIGNAL

[@jackcollin1695]

I only owned rav4 b4 because of it being toyota (reliable) and an SUV with a HANDBRAKE. Now they replaced the handbrake with electonic ebrake,which will tend to malfunction easier and wont work when engine is OFF.now nomore toyota SUV with a HANDBRAKE.

[@sunnybuns2008]

That screen is horrible .. the old rav4 is way better

[@alexng4]

That's one ugly fucking looking car. Geez, did they design this car with their eyes close.