2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug In | Comfortably Numb

[@doctorferdinand1003]

11:10 After surviving the snap oversteer threat from S2000 for decades and reviewing countless overpowered RWD cars like the Demon, Savagegeese meets his match, the Rav4 plugin hybrid.

[@vincejordan2715]

THE PROPHECY

[@dewjustin]

fuckin great, hope geese sees this and gets a laugh.

[@myaccount__7269]

That was great . Lol

[@Get_yotted]

Toyota’s have some of the worst Stability Control systems, they constantly fail the moose test

[@95thRiflesOCI]

20km/h is the limit on that turn. He didn't anticipate that, obiviously you can hit it around 40-45km/h

[@C.JG.]

That ABS example almost gave me a heart attack, I thought the car would fly off!

[@WILSON-tc4bb]

@Nissan370Z Glass if that's true, that's gotta be literally the only thing Nissan has going for them over Toyota.

[@johnbean2596]

@Nissan370Z Glass lol nissan designed the most invasive traction system ever created with the 370 after the 350 became the deadliest car ever, so much so that you can't even fully turn it off! Gtfoh. I literally work for a rental company that rhymes with Schmenterprise and I can tell you that this definitely isn't true, new Nissan's are just as invasive as Toyota. The only one that's so aggressive it's undriveable is hyundai

[@TechDealz]

I like how the Toyota traction control system is tuned for stability. Makes it more difficult for us simpletons to get in trouble in slick conditions

[@ctclardy]

Probably the best and most honest review I've seen on KZbin... most reviews are just advertisements for the product... glad to finally see a complete, thorough, and honest review... I saw one other review that confirmed that the handling on curvey roads for this car is very poor.

[@payrocoin]

@Tom I think I saw a video where Toyota already corrected this with a VSC software update and the Rav4 now aces the moose test. However, they said that you'd need to ask for this VSC update at the dealership because it hasn't been implemented to current Rav4 vehicles by default.

[@paloportugal]

A lot of SUV drivers, like people in general, are in denial. This vehicle, as presented, is up to the task of many Americans on the road, carting kids around, doing sales calls, or taking them to work to live their life. But many will look past its intrinsic goodness, and carp about it like people are cross shopping this with a BMW X5 or a Porsche Macan, or its inadequacies in the Camel Trophy. Once again, a great review Savagegeese; as always your presentation is next level. Bravo!

[@swasho2939]

what do you think of the Model Y.. wouldn't they be cross shopping it with this?

[@bradsechrist9746]

Biggest problem with this vehicle is very few Americans can actually buy it. It will only be sold in very few states and in very limited quantities as well. So even if I wanted one, Toyota gives me no way to buy it. Everyone should have the option or no one in my opinion. They are showing bias to where you live.

[@brenquig]

@@bradsechrist9746 Actually..these cars (CUVs) are the most popular vehicle sold in the US

[@brenquig]

The PRIME is being ordered so much that they have stopped taking orders on them or so I've been told

[@sugarkang]

@@bradsechrist9746 lol what

[@moloono1]

FINALLY! A review of the RAV4 Prime by my favorite reviewer. I’m seriously considering this vehicle as my next purchase.

[@captainvector]

Another great review. I’ve had an EV, and the quiet ride is really nice. This RAV may not be an enthusiast vehicle, but I think Toyota has a winner here. They won’t be able to make enough.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

suzuki is going to rebadge this rav4 and i hope toyota has enough battery to make more of this prime

[@thinkabout602]

Yep not a track car but all around an excellent product 🏆

[@alexmobil7463]

@@carholic-sz3qv Suzuki is out of the USA

[@valdius85]

Especially now that they partnered with Panasonic and have all their know-how from Tesla.

[@bitkahuna]

they've already hinted they won't even be able to make the 5k target for the u.s.

[@mowcowbell]

The vehicle looks to be a winner for Toyota, too bad they won't make enough to keep dealers from charging full MSRP + Dealer 'addons'.

[@MrDroid0518]

I get that however at least they're building something worth its mark. I don't think they should charge a bunch extra either. A few grand should never stop anyone from the car they really want.

[@glennnichols4220]

Guy already bought one on KZbin under MSRP there goes that idea.

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

@@glennnichols4220 I hope it stays that way, I hate EVs/plug-in hybrids in general but this is the only one that's appealing to me

[@hedgehogthesonic3181]

@@ryadhasanahmed5443 Why do you hate them?

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

@@hedgehogthesonic3181 apart from Toyota, EVs and hybrids from other manufacturers aren't built to the same standards, they're usually expensive at with poor range and with hybrids they don't give their claimed fuel economy, and they're less reliable with all the complexity and lack of quality testing, so for this case, Toyota leads the industry in these things

[@KirkKreifels]

Prime is the perfect RAV4...if you're okay with waiting until 2021+ for inventory to be available

[@phlydude]

hey, I know this guy's videos...

[@normt5463]

Perfect? The video explains otherwise that the BCM programming is for grandma!

[@lollymanna]

@@normt5463 Yet, it will sell like crazy because it knows it,s target market.

[@bellagio88]

Thats okay, maybe by then they will have worked all the bugs out. Never by the first version.

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

There's the Escape Energi if you don't want to wait.

[@spiloFTW]

40 miles on just the E? Sounds great commuting to work for cheap and going on long trips the old way.

[@happycamperjack]

Until you see the repair bills for cars like this 😂 that battery is gonna die 10 to 100 times faster than a bigger one due to the power cycling. Not to mention the complexity of a hybrid engine meaning higher maintenance cost. If you are buying this to save gas money, you are probably making a serious long term mistake! Good lease car though.

[@marcosgazamanes6165]

happycamperjack you have no idea what you are talking about, sorry, research Toyota hybrid system.

[@happycamperjack]

Marcos Gazamanes I’m specifically talking about Toyota’s hybrid. Once that battery die, you are looking at close to 10k of replacement cost. Straight from the mechanics and ppl who owned Toyota’s hybrids. So you should research it first.

[@Nobodyrocked]

@@happycamperjack Toyota offer 10 years or 150k miles warranty on the battery.

[@godemperorofmankind7255]

@@happycamperjack Toyota builts the most reliable hybrid system out there. This car is going to last longer then most other hybrids or electric vehicles even ignoring the battery will have to be replaced in more than ten years.

[@hansennaidoo9833]

Honestly this is becoming the best car review channel on youtube!

[@wigletron2846]

Damn I thought I was the only one who remembered that the old v6 rav4 was actually pretty fast. Always good details on this channel

[@redwineisfine]

Its was fast but handling was extremely crazy on wet snow ice or muddy surfaces. I was crazier than Tom cruise in a Nascar...

[@wigletron2846]

@@redwineisfine pretty sure anything would handle crazy on ice, mud, and wet snow. That's half the fun

[@Domthedominator7]

I own one, it’s definitely a sleeper

[@bcab7955]

I rented one once, shocked how quick it was - good snag for those still driving them.

[@DacAL_8]

I owned the 2008 Rav4 V6 Sports and that car is quick off the line, but the trick is , I had to keep the tranny on 3rd gear only. (Move the lever to the left and it’s designed to go 3rd gear max then shift the lever to the right when you want to shift to 4th… I traded it in after 6months (bought it brand new) and ended up replacing it with 2008 Infiniti EX35 AWD (they had 0% interest and I could not pass that deal!) I’m currently driving a 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness edition and I say, this is quicker than my Rav4 V6. Tested 5.8-6.1 secs 0-60

[@nathan3306]

Mark, I hope you realize, you make some of the best vehicle reviews and the quality of your video shooting/editing skills are truly impressive. Keep up the excellent work fella!

[@synonys]

This generation of RAV4 has been a winner.

[@modernsoccer1860]

I test drove a rav 4 regular gas and it drove amazing except the engine noise. So this is perfection, very little to no engine noise. its a winner

[@descendinggod9740]

Great review, you made to sure to emphasize what this vehicle is for, and what its not. Greatly appreciated, because alot of other reviewers sell it like its the Jeep Trackhawk

[@yggdrasil9039]

Looking forward to this arriving in Australia around 2032.

[@migy5031]

Nice demonstration of understeer on that left curve! You were doing your best to stuff it into the trees. 👍

[@TMM6900]

That was close. Holy cow

[@ElliottAlvis]

I'm a huge Prius guy, and I think the Rav4 Prime is a game changer. These are going to sell like 'Tickle Me' Elmo dolls.

[@MrDroid0518]

My gf just picked up a xle hybrid and I think it's fantastic! Even as an enthusiast.

[@Armen567]

“Jack, wanna help me review a RAV4 Prime..?” Jack: ...

[@WILSON-tc4bb]

"I need to return some videotapes"

[@jackholmes8105]

Sadly i couldn't weasel my way out of this one. I filmed the b-roll. Check out my legs at 3:00.

[@jackholmes8105]

Michael S. 😘

[@EluciaDeLuteIma]

@@jackholmes8105 Was hoping you had some corvette onboard footage on your channel.

[@deathstarresident]

Left him on read

[@lupus7194]

8:19 "Prius" Prime Plug-In.

[@steveprinty5674]

He was in a hurry this time. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@myaccount__7269]

Same tech. Video is fine

[@steveprinty5674]

My Account __ The Savagegeese is always fine. Even if there is an occasional minor issue.

[@thewhitecarrot]

You can launch it in 3 different WAYS but infinite amount of PLACES like: Over the parking curb at Starbucks. Into the shopping cart corral at Whole Foods. etc, etc

[@Ryan_Butterfield]

Your choice in music is impeccable.

[@MatthewVlossak]

I'm always amazed by the production quality 🙌 GREAT review! Been waiting for it.

[@theexmann]

Car and Driver got this off in even less than the stated Toyota specs. They did 0-60 in 5.4 secs. How is that not great for a SUV in this class? Anything faster would cost way more. You didn't seem to put it in Sport mode to get the fastest time.

[@cloudhidden1196]

Whatever the car is, you always manage to bring out aspects in your reviews that almost no other reviewer thinks to--particularly with regard to driving dynamics. For instance, for the Toyota RAV4 Prime, most other reviewers were content to mash the throttle, laud the acceleration, and maybe do some "real-world" testing of the EV-only range. Anyway, kudos.

[@Tripp55]

I just want you to know I chose to watch this video about a Rav4 over a very desirable super car just because I

[@bodystomp5302]

Superior format for this kind of channel. I really like how they present information. SG is the best, IMO.

[@Hallowsaw]

I really do not understand why people do not keep their cars longer. I am already at 9 years on my car and it acts like its just broken in. I plan on keeping for at least 5 more years

[@chocolatewheelchair]

I lease cars

[@tmwei396]

We have the V6 AWD version of the RAV4 and I just love it. With 150K miles so far I just can't get rid of it. In our household there's just my wife and me driving but we have 3 vehicles. We got the RAV4 when our son was born to haul all this baby stuff around. Now that's he's grown enough where we don't need to haul a bunch of baby stuff we really don't need it anymore but I just can't bring myself to sell it because I love the powerful V6 in a vehicle that size. I've had offers to buy it but I refused. Since we got the RAV4 we've had 2 turn overs of our cars (my wife is on her second car since the RAV4 and I'm on my second also). She has her car and I have mine and we basically share the RAV4. If I were ever to let go of our V6 RAV4 that is only to replace it with the RAV4 Prime but I don't see that happening anytime soon.

[@venictos]

Cool story bro..

[@rightlanehog3151]

I spoke with another V6 RAV4 owner this morning, I have yet to find one that was not very happy they bought it.

[@garystar2398]

This model is in high demand in Canada, where gov'ts subsidises the cost, especially in the province of Quebec, where the subsidy is $13,000 k. People who ordered their Rav4 plug in prime in 2019 are slowly starting to receive their orders. We are fortunate here to have cheap electricity from water, and a great system of electric chargers for the public.

[@jblyon2]

My Camry handled like you describe with the factory Bridgestone tires. They inspired zero confidence new and went downhill quickly with just initial wear. I replaced them at 13,000 miles. I'm on my second set of Pirelli Cinturato P7s and it's an entirely different experience. This would probably be a great vehicle with a set of good tires on it.

[@iamroy-Korea]

I have a RAV4 2019 in Korea. It's awesome!!!

[@wisemendistillery8751]

I just found your channel. But I would like to say that this is the best format and review setup I've ever seen on youtube. Keep up the good work, this is a highly useful tool for people looking into purchasing cars.

[@SidharthSen]

Damn .. this is the sort of "review" other reviewers should be doing - anyone can talk about the numbers and fit and finish of the car - but going and explaining the small things about driving dynamics is so important! Great review!

[@Akabari100]

This car is going to sell really well. Good job, Toyota.

[@bobthebuilder372]

Except they are only selling 5,000 in the US. You can't even configure one on their website anymore.

[@swasho2939]

@@bobthebuilder372 im sure Toyota will be fine.

[@hellkitty1014]

Already is! Can't find them anywhere! I was excited to try to find an XSE version, not one to be found in a 500 mile radius.

[@Summerbeeuty]

mcgaurya000 Why is it so limited ?

[@0hypnotoad0]

@@Summerbeeuty Because Toyota took a decade to make a good electric vehicle, and now there's no supplier left to sell them batteries. Manufacturers who are actually serious about making EV's set up their supply chains 10 years ago. Also, this is probably just a compliance vehicle to get ZEV credits or some shit like that.

[@MrCarGuy]

Your first person driving scenes are really the best out there.

[@Santiago-lb5md]

I would love to have one of them, phev are one of the best options for buying a car, you can drive it in EV mode in the city, not spending too much gas or polluting (if you are worried by that) and you can have a great range on long trips, better than diesels.

[@someguy2135]

For a one car family that makes vacation trips, a PHEV with decent range in EV mode is ideal. This fits the bill. Very practical and reliable and durable. Nice capacity for hauling things too. If I were buying a vehicle today, I would want one of these.

[@markmiller3279]

Yes, it would be a good choice for me if it were smaller and a car. City driving includes city parking, alas.

[@BizzLeVrai]

good luck finding one. I think all toyota have waiting list. Weird recession we are living right now.

[@jacobinite2384]

I mean it's not like they're going to manufacture a lot. Something like 5,000 vehicles for the first year.

[@Thatguy8134]

My local dealer told me no new Toyota models until at least august

[@notninja]

I reserved an SE. And its being built in the next 2 weeks. My Dealership only took 5 orders. They are getting the SE's at first and the XSE are coming later 2020 fully loaded only so close to 50grand. Base XSEs wont be available until 2021. Going to be trading in a Prius Prime cannot wait.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Well done, you managed to fit in 3 references to the classic V6 RAV4 in a 15 minute video.

[@realkarfixer8208]

I love my '12 V-6 Rav4. Plenty of power, small on the outside big on the inside. I'm 5' 11"and can comfortably sit behind myself with the driver's seat properly adjusted for me. I've filled the rear with over 500 lbs of sand (in sealed bags) no problem, it did smooth the ride out. The trans isn't anything special and I'd like a gear between 3 and 4. Third is a little low for around town cruising and 4th is a little too tall, 5th is ridiculous unless on the freeway. The 4wd hook is solid, even with the mediocre tires that came with it when I bought it. After this initial review it looks like I'll be keeping mine, with only 56K on the clock it's good for a long time.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@realkarfixer8208 As I mentioned in another comment, I have never met a RAV4 V6 owner who was not happy with it. Compared to the base Generation 3 models, it had nearly 100 extra HP, 2,000 lbs more towing capacity and a fuel consumption penalty of only 2 mpg. That generation also has the back seat that slides back and forth and the hidden cargo compartment under the hatch so what's not to like? They should bring back the V6 for today's high priced RAV4 Adventure and TRD models and make everything else a traditional or plug-in Hybrid. Finally, where I live there is NO price premium for the V6 in the used market so it is a better deal than ever. Take good care of yours. :)

[@portnuefflyer]

I've been driving my "new" '21 Prime (bought used with 22 K miles on it, for 40K, perfect condition) for a month now, my previous car was a plug in '13 Prius. It took me a while to realize, once back home and driving my usual commute and running errands etc., that this car is not only the quickest car I've ever owned, it also uses the least gas, and I'm 74. That's a pretty good trick! Besides selling the Prius, I also sold my 2000 RAV4, as I only needed it during the winter months, now I have one car, that EXCEEDS the Prius economy (I have free/surplus solar power so charging costs are not an issue), hauls ass when needed, and also AWD. Another benefit over the Prius, it pretty much looks like any other SUV, whereas the Prius was instantly recognizable...., so I feel like I have less of a target on my back when I'm driving at 65 mph on the 80 mph list interstates where I live. 75 was as slow as I drove the Prius, not wanting to perpetuate the image many have of the car, ha ha. The Prime is almost a sleeper EV, 99% of the gen pub won't identify it as one, most think its a typical gas hog SUV, gettingmaybe 25 mpg, I find that amusing.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Great review. Good for Toyota for testing the waters. After your review I no longer regret my RAV4 Hybrid instead of waiting for the plug-in.

[@InternetDude]

I test drove the RAV4 hybrid a few weeks ago, I had it for half a day and really liked it. Smooth, the Prime will be a bit better though.

[@alwaysiyi272]

I think Toyota has done really well with this car, I personally think if u want the 5.7 0-60 get the xse, because it comes with better and wider tyres. Motortrend or Car and Driver was even able to get 5.6

[@worldofz00]

That's not going to help this car, and this is not that type of car lol. Did you see the driving impressions part of this video? Not sure where the hype is coming from. I don't mean to be rude btw.

[@Kittievr]

Amazing work as always. This channel is destined for greatness.

[@steveprinty5674]

Savagegeese deserves more subscribers than Scotty Kilmer. 👍🏻

[@richardnavratil9661]

Wife has a Niro hybrid, had a gas Rav4 before. Once these are available, thinking this will be her new daily come 2022, Toyota knocked it out of the park here!!

[@thegoldstandard55]

RAV4 has come a long way since the spare tire in the back days of old.

[@internetabyss]

I’ve owned the RAV4 Prime XSE Premium for 8 months. I got 5.4 zero to 60. Auto HV/ EV mode, sport mode and sport on transmission with, traction control off, 85 degrees out on Texas flat road pavement. Gas Tank was half full and EV battery full with no wheel spin due to 32 psi on tires. (Normal psi is 35) The car does well in moderate off-road and did great in the Texas snow and ice storm. The car also has charge mode that people don’t talk about that when cruising on the highway it will charge the battery back up just as fast as level 2 charging. There is a huge aftermarket accessories for the RAV4 so that’s a big bonus too. The premium package also has a 1500watt generator that definitely comes in handy.

[@rockinggator969]

Good info. How do you feel about the handling of the vehicle on the highway, back roads, and city?

[@SoundFX09]

If there's one thing I can give Toyota Credit for regarding their Future Vehicles, it's that they're going to implement it over time in a proper manner. 20 Years is a Good amount of time for people to adjust and decide for themselves whether they want to have a Plug-In or Electric Vehicle or Not. IMO, I just don't see it working out, but at least they're giving people time to try it out. Regarding the RAV4 Prime, It's an Excellent Vehicle that while I'm not a fan of, I can no doubt seeing this being a big sell out in the Western States (Primarily due to said states forcing people to buy said 'Energy-Efficient' Vehicles or risk unconstitutional taxation) Maybe I'm missing an Audience somewhere, but the RAV4 has it's buyers, no question about it. Keep up the great work guys, and I look forward to whatever comes next!

[@phuckhugh2698]

It seems like a comfortable, quiet, and enjoyable ride. I want one. but I'd like to see the new engine in a Toyota Camry hybrid with plug in.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Glad you enjoyed this new RAV4. I like these and I want to drive one now.

[@jla3rd]

Toyota quality and reliability makes this a worthy contender to cross shop with more hyped up cars. The practicality and repair-ability of PHEV is something that suits a good majority of people. 40 miles of range is good for most daily commutes + errands. When things need to be replaced or repaired, most parts are common and available.

[@HoldandModify]

Still prefer the ORIGINAL RAV4 design. It was a great blend of funky and a good size. Still works today.

[@santillbrezon2161]

I love your reviews, how you cover things in detail, very good thank you.

[@g1981c]

thank you for the 0-100 acceleration video. i like to use 0-100 videos to compare cars. i just run them side by side in two windows and it gives you a very good idea of which car is faster. much more so than simply comparing 0-60 figures because those usually come with caveats like rollout, launch etc ... by the way i just compared it to Volvo XC60 T8 for 0-100 and it's basically neck and neck

[@djcoronel]

for the life of me, i can't comprehend why you don't have more subscribers.

[@DUNGSTA]

😪😴

[@frankd184]

Although not a fan of modern Toyota’s (my last Toyota was an ‘84 Supra), I still couldn’t think of a better way to start my day. Great review as usual👍

[@Bammo956]

Never been so excited for a SG review 😆

[@anthonygianfrancesco6548]

Great video. Are you going to make another one of these soon? It had an updated instrument cluster, and that's about it. That i know of of at least. But im sure one of your videos would go more on detail about that .i had to update this comment. Because as im watching, i realize how so fuckin good it is. So much detail

[@kubanskiloewe]

my V6 Hybrid Lexus SUV is smooth like silk and sounds great even after 11 years ! I hope lame guys will bring a Prime too !

[@anninova]

That driver POV camera angle is pure awesome !!!

[@mugensamurai]

10:20 Heh Mark is a man of culture. Set at 69 degrees.

[@Dan0myte]

Nice

[@bjkarana]

Wow, was not expecting the prime Rav 4! Love your reviews, SG. It's an expensive vehicle, but I'm gonna have my wife test one out since she was considering the Rav4 standard hybrid. We've owned 2 used Prius cars and love their tank-like durability and practicality at the expense of performance.

[@erichtisnado1536]

"A little there to do off road and trails'. You should see the other vids of off road in the Prime. I'd say more than a little. No, it isn't a 4 Runner, and it doesn't have proper locking diffs or a low range, but it does pretty well. It is more capable than most other crossovers.

[@sporkybutterz]

Toyota is smart moving dev to the rav4 because it is now their money maker with market needs. But at the end of the day its still an appliance like most new vehicles with ground clearance.

[@ethansgarage1]

This review clarified a lot of my questions about the rav4 prime, great work as usual from savage geese!

[@BarnStangz]

Buddy of mine has the Prius Prime and he loves it. Then again, he is a boring ass lawyer. For some reason, when I see this thing, I feel like it would be the SUV the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles would drive.

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

BarnStangz I don’t understand how someone would buy something like this. What brings someone to want to buy a car like this? Have they given up on life and this is what it’s come to? Dudes a boring ass lawyer.. why not get a Tesla if he wants to feel like he’s helping global warming (or is it climate change, or climate disruption.. they keep having to change what it’s called)

[@BarnStangz]

@@geraldgoodiii6993 Yeah man, I don't know. I think some people just want an "appliance" type car. He is also very cheap when it comes to just about everything. No way in hell would he spend money on a Tesla, although the Model 3 isn't that expensive.

[@Prestige81]

@savagegeese thanks for the review! There is 3 things PHEV buyers want to know, and car reviews never tell this because they don’t have experience owning those. I have hope that you might in the future. 1. Does heating/cooling run without ICE? examples, Outlander PHEV and Koreans does not, super frustrating. 2. Does it have enough power in EV only mode to keep up with the traffic. 3 is it easy to adjust when ICE comes along? Can you just floor the gas pedal in EV mode without ICE starting?

[@savagegeese]

1. Yes AC runs in EV only 2. Yes it has more than ample power in EV only mode, feels like a 1.8L 4 cylinder. 3. In EV only mode, mashing throttle does not kick on ICE. Only when EV battery range is depleted it goes into HV mode.

[@buzzybert69]

Ya I'll wait for the TRD model thank you. Nice save by the way.

[@DirtDude117]

So it's a Chevy Volt Crossover made by Toyota? Yeah this is going to sell out faster than toilet paper in March. Hopefully it's not as disposable

[@normt5463]

Welcome! Just a decade late!

[@julioblanco]

@@normt5463 It may be a decade late but nobody else has made something similar in the last decade. I will look into this when my 2014 Volt needs to be replaced.

[@jayh6900]

Julio Blanco There has been other PHEV SUV , just not this type of EV Range

[@normt5463]

@@julioblanco we picked a 2018 Cadillac CT6 plug-in March. Not that I have ever driven a Volr or Bolt, but the RAV4 Prime sounds crude.

[@DirtDude117]

@@normt5463 Yeah...not trusting Cadillac unless it's a old V model or a Black wing now

[@diggleboy]

*Toyota RAV 4 Prime Plug In: "For the Ultimate A to B only driving experience."*

[@normt5463]

...only... if it is straight!

[@ciello___8307]

I mean, thats what 90% of people need

[@c_b5060]

(1) 14:55 "If you're going to use this as … a highway cruiser …" Are you saying this vehicle would be good for a road trip (500 miles in a single day)? With constant passing of other cars on the road, would the battery slowly run down, or would the times during which you are not passing other cars be enough time to restore the battery charge? To ask this a different way: after driving non-stop for 400 miles, would the battery still have sufficient charge available to quickly pass other vehicles? (2) I don't have any place for a plug-in charger. Would it be reasonable to charge the battery with only the gas engine while driving (that is, NEVER use a plug-in charger)?

[@jiamiekori6575]

Love your reviews! Great cinematography, great b-rolls and straight on point!

[@abcdLeeXY]

Electric CUV will be the future. I will keep my NA V6 until they can improve the range and the cost of replacement for battery.

[@realkarfixer8208]

I'll be keeping my '12 v-6 Rav4 for a long time, but not buying a Hybrid or BEV because of potential battery replacement costs make as much (little) sense as not buying a gas car because of the potential engine replacement costs.

[@0hypnotoad0]

@@realkarfixer8208 Yeah, that's a really great way of putting it. The little hybrid and PHEV batteries that cycle almost daily have lasted over a decade now, so with these large-form EV batteries that only do a partial cycle once a week, I have a hard time imagining they'll fail before the cars are rust-buckets.

[@dingbatt]

Throw the running gear and battery into a Camry to make a Camry Prime (AWD) in XSE trim and I’ll be in tomorrow to order one. Great review.

[@TheBMurda]

Thanks. Please review the Honda Clarity PHEV, it would be a fantastic underbody review given crazy aluminum suspension and structural components!

[@TheRacingShawn]

I have several friends who bought RAV4 just for Toyota's reliability. I also respect RAV4 as the best all-rounder on the market now. But I personally would never buy one simply because its lack of driving dynamic...

[@drunksquirrel2051]

Then buy a Honda

[@Wasabi9111]

How’s the wind and road noise on long distance hwy drives? My biggest complaint on compact crossovers is that they tend to be really loud on the highway.

[@markmiller3279]

You should watch their other RAV4 reviews for that info.

[@InternetDude]

RAV4 Prime has extra sound deadening than regular RAV4 plus double layer side glass for road noise reduction.

[@fredriksandegren1948]

You have the best auto reviews! I MEAN i really both a Maita after your review.... We really needs a car which hauls around everything we need to our countryhouse and I believe this will be a good one! Ordered it and gope for the best! Anyway you have the best car reviews on the net! Keep it good!

[@emotionz3]

8:16 Mark is so head over heals for this thing, he forgets what he's driving!

[@rockinggator969]

Made me double-take too. Prius, what?

[@officialyasir]

Why am I here? Because no other automotive reviewer will push a RAV4 Prime around a corner and explain its handling limits.

[@Kee_Diddy]

Great review! I think your more expansive vocabulary helped paint a good picture of the Prime for me. And this has also further convinced me that larger tires is almost a necessity for driving in Colorado. These things look mean with some 17" wheels and all terrains, and the small impact on efficiency feels worth it.

[@MRTOWELRACK]

Prius Prime didn't make fiscal sense to me given competition (Ioniq, Clarity, etc.). RAV4 Prime tickles my sensitive regions.

[@calark5812]

Good luck getting one if you don't live in the handful of cities these are headed to. Midwest may see some by the end of 2021.

[@BLR1GBattlemaster]

Just remember, the Prime is like 900 lbs heavier than a regular Rav4. Imagine driving a Rav4 with 5 other people in it, and that's what taking turns and braking would be like.

[@WAN2TREE4]

400 lbs one reviewer said

[@BLR1GBattlemaster]

@@WAN2TREE4 That's compared to the Hybrid version. And that reviewer is wrong too. It's 500 lbs heavier than the hybrid version, and nearly 900 lbs heavier than just the gas version

[@rockinggator969]

The extra EV battery is like 500 pounds and is mounted on the bottom center of the vehicle. That should help with a lower center of gravity for the extra weight vs. actual passenger weight. I think they also changed the suspension to help mitigate this as much as possible, but yeah it's a lot heavier than the vanilla Rav4.

[@keshavsfunactivities]

I will def purchase this car.

[@Urosaurus]

Thanks! Looks fun to drive. I appreciate your undercarriage detail and explanation.

[@gtb5]

First Toyota/Lexus EV will be epic.

[@WAN2TREE4]

@Nissan370Z Glass Lexus is selling an EV in China, claiming it's good for 1 million kms

[@AnalogueKid2112]

A great review overall, but you repeated the one mistake most reviewers who don’t own an EV as a daily driver make. Level 1 charging works fine for many many people. A majority of Americans travel

[@br33zy771]

you're right. Plug-ins don't really need to charge taht fast really, since you can drive fine with the battery depleted. When depleted the car will just drive in regular hybrid mode.

[@jakubzidek]

It's still very fast though. For a European driver, this is absolutely crazy.

[@chrisdaley4897]

So glad Toyota sent you one of these. It is really on my short list and as much as I love Alex on Autos for all the details I really wanted to hear your take on how it handles. It would be an EV + highway cruiser for me. Your summary is spot on my use case.

[@stephenhendricks103]

Impressive vehicle and as usual a detailed, balanced review, especially in view of the short time with one of the few pre-production RAV4 Primes that Toyota has distributed to automotive journalists. The vehicle itself is a compelling alternative to both existing hybrids and pure EV's and arguably more environmentally positive than the latter as a result of the wider distribution of smaller capacity batteries than the latter. Batteries that are still usable for most commuting and urban traffic duties and the elimination of pure EV's "range anxiety" in a vehicle that matches American consumer's twin demands for performance and fuel economy. The fly in the ointment is that Toyota has set the entire first year production target at 5000 units. And even for the 2022 model year Toyota promises only 25,000 Rav4 Primes will be available. Thus, virtually every RAV4 Prime available until the fall of next year is either already spoken for and/or the promised $7500 tax rebate will be largely consumed by dealers' "market adjustment" sticker. Even in 2022, I suspect demand will far exceed supply. Making a few "pre-production" vehicles available to automotive journalists is only one step short of sending a concept vehicle around to be evaluated. So what is Toyota's strategy here? It's two-fold. First, to draw customers into Toyota showrooms where the will be easy prey for dealers who'll be happy to take orders for the currently available RAV4 hybrid models. Second, to put the brakes on sales of competing conventional hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EV's that are or will be on sale significantly before a RAV4 Prime can be driven home. At best it's a clever marketing strategy and little more. At worst it's a rather underhanded bait and switch tactic.

[@0hypnotoad0]

There's nothing environmentally friendly about a 300 lbs cast-metal engine block. I don't know where this anti-battery myth originates from (maybe from the days of NiCD batteries?) an engine and battery are both principally solid metal components, with all the material source and manufacturing that goes into that. Conversely, this car is not going to be so environmentally friendly in 10-15 years when many of them fall into disrepair and start leaking extremely toxic used engine oil into the environment, something which pure-EV's do not do.

[@md-80enjoyer95]

Is it just me or do those wheels look ripped off an Accord touring?

[@falkirk625]

Awesome review, as always.

[@cabbytabby]

Excellent review

[@shaunslastname]

Nice Tyler Durden flash at 12:48

[@spidermight8054]

I’ll keep my V6 RAV4. It rips...believe me!

[@InternetDude]

This gets like double the fuel economy with the same power or better

[@spidermight8054]

InternetDude I believe you. But at what cost?

[@Labsy]

Indeed, same impression on my 1 day test drive with it. 4WD really did not improve my confidence around high speed corners, understeering did not improve significantly, and ABS way too aggressive and seems like did not let it off for maybe a split second even after I released brake pedal. Althrough I did quite some high speed drives along twisted roads, on dry and wet, and I must say drove through quite fast, well... I still must admit it is not consistent feeling through all corners, so my fears were still way above my confidence. Regarding drive comfort I was surprised how soft and smooth it drives even over city speed bumps, and how quiet and soft it drives in the city. However, total contrast is merging the highway and overtaking, where engine loud buzzing (not roaring) sound makes you squeeze you eyebrows a bit, so loud it becomes for a moment. But PHEV model is a bit better in soundproofing as hybrid ones, at least that's what I felt.

[@johnoakes34]

I couldn't care less about this car. I watch because I freakin love this channel!😀

[@homomorphic]

It's just crap tires. Pure and simple. They put those tires on to get the eye popping efficiency, but the first thing I'd do is put decent rubber on it and take the 10% efficiency hit. It's still great efficiency.

[@mannym.andcoyoteridgemtb171]

My wife owns the RAV4 hybrid (not the prime) and that car is smooth and fun with a very fast acceleration. I’m waiting for the full electric or Subaru soltera. Both build on same plataform and similar body style.