2022 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road Review and Trail Test

[@ChrisWilliams-pu8pj]

I have a 2020 Rav4 adventure and this test exactly mirrors my results with that system. Frustrating that it cuts power to the point that you can not progress in off-camber situations.

[@James-il3tq]

Turn off VSC and traction control by holding down traction control button when stopped

[@matthewdonovan8346]

Toyota system is stupid for traction control it might say it turns it off but it doesn’t unless you do it manually

[@jessebooth2371]

@@matthewdonovan8346 yeah you have to hold for like 6 seconds or something to actually disengage. I’ve been stuck a few times and after taking traction off (which is pointless just cuts power) I’ve been able to get out.

[@fingeroff]

Does it have diff lock?

[@TheRangerman00]

@@fingeroffno

[@euartista]

Your reviews are SO AWESOME! I'm not in the market but I like to watch.

[@donnieteng9863]

Ok so it is TRD decorated but not actually off roading

[@JRs-guitars]

Right, you get to pay more without getting more 🤣

[@mrjjthor]

IMO I think Toyota is hoping they have a lot of idiots who are willing to pay more for a TRD badge that basically gets you nothing in performance.

[@panzer_TZ]

These off-road appearance packages(on cars in general, not just this RAV4) are for people to look cool at the Target, Trader Joe's, or trailhead. No one is actually taking this shit off-road.

[@R0gersism]

Exactly why I opted for the Adventure.

[@jean-davidmerette7999]

@@mrjjthor Well in Canada at least, the pricing is set so that if you want to pay for a limited (boring granpa look IMO) you can have this ''TRD'' trim with all the same options but better looks. so it's a decent choice if you wan't a rav4 AND all the options.

[@sentiencepsn2714]

Great observation on the tires! Shame on Falken for having the exact same name on two different products.

[@uwhusky112]

Lots of tire manufacturers do this. Make a different version for auto manufacturers.

[@themagician7734]

They custom made these I believe to reduce road noise. So they might still be certifiable, but perhaps they didn't go through the testing process.

[@sentiencepsn2714]

@@uwhusky112 yes, but it’s typically a difference in tire compound, not the entire tread. The entire tread design is different, and it lacks the three peak rating.

[@mrjon75]

💯

[@bluebell2586]

Not a fault of Falken, blame sheisty and cheap corner cutting Toyota for asking Falken to make them that crap

[@txskywtchr]

So Subaru Forester Wilderness. Got it.

[@apoozeo1715]

Yes, seems like it. It is 6-7K cheaper too. Since your comment was a year old, what did you end up buying?

[@txskywtchr]

@@apoozeo1715 I ended up purchasing the Forester Wilderness and haven't regretted it one bit.

[@jaybou007]

Or a set of agressive tires on the RAV4 if you insist on having a Toyota. It’ll never be as good as a Subie, don’t get me wrong. But having a Woodland edition myself, it does just fine 95% of the time. If you want an off-road machine, no question; a Cherokee or a Subie.

[@jessebooth2371]

I own a rav4 in Canada and have tested it in all environments. All the modes and stuff are bull. It works best by taking off traction control and letting all four wheels rip it and should be pretty capable.

[@TheAmbex]

I do the same with my 2017 Tucson. Sport mode on for more torque, traction control off, lock in the central diff. If my ground clearance is ok I can get through anything.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Maybe the CVT on the Forester isn't so bad after all.

[@James-il3tq]

The lifted station wagon and massive roof rails are whats deal breaker for me. CVT a close second.

[@martinr8278]

Subaru seems to have a better CVT than most

[@10K2HVN]

Lol...that's saying a lot! Dear Toyota....

[@billderas3420]

Great review Ryan. Had considered the RAV4 TRD to be the ultimate SUV; but, you have now proved differently. Appreciate the fact that you are 6'-1" legs/torso proportionate...and, so am I (LOL) Used to paying about 10% below MSRP for my new vehicles and waiting for those financial conditions to return. In no hurry to buy with the current chip and inventory shortages.

[@uwhusky112]

Checkout other TRD Off-Road reviews. It does "make it" in lots of snow, sand, mud conditions people test on

[@rogercook4224]

Wow, I was seriously looking to get the TRD RAV4 until I watched this!

[@chucksabino5735]

Subaru Forester wilderness, crazy money for a RAV . GOOD REVIEW

[@ALMX5DP]

Wow that ending was quite surprising. Really begs the question on if it's worth it to get that system versus the standard brake torque vectoring or Hybrid.

[@WW-wf8tu]

And this is EXACTLY why I think putting that badging on it is an insult to the true TRD trims. Outside of badging and underbody protection, it is pathetic! Spend the money on the hybrid and you will find it will tromp that obstacle with ease. You don't get the same gears, underbody protection, badges, etc. BUT the EV portion gives the torque you need to over come off camber and up hill situations like you were just in. IF you have not tried that spot with the Hybrid, go back and give it a whirl. ;)

[@mrjjthor]

That's because Toyota is depending on the TRD badge to sell. That TRD badge cost a lot for barely anything in return.

[@James-il3tq]

I own 2019 Rav4 hybrid XSE with same tires in this review (Falken Wildpeak AT Trails) and go camping all the time in mountains (1100lb trailer) with lots of mild offroading. Rav4 rear EAWD surpassed my expectations (better then my 2007 Rav4 regular AWD). Falken Wildpeaks also far surpassed expectations for off-road traction (excellent on gravel). As a bonus they're not much worse then my Michelin Xice winter tires here in Canada (good year round tires for people without long winters).

[@ryaninanoria9533]

Someone should send this video to Toyota

[@theglowcloud2215]

Toyota's just putting TRD on everything now. It's a great way to ruin their sub-brand.

[@viralvibesmedia5]

@@ryaninanoria9533 Oh I'm sure Toyota is perfectly aware lol. It's not a mistake, it's a feature :D

[@unsungwindham]

I've been teetering between this Rav4 and the Forester Wilderness....This video sold me on the Subaru (even though it lacks power). I hope they put an XT motor in the forester soon

[@michaelfletcher1224]

Sounds like the right decision.

[@Cringer101]

just goes to prove although its a in theory "superior" system to Subaru's brake torque, subaru have it totally dialed and are still the king of AWD, although i totally believe Hondas IVTM4 is on par with symmetrical AWD

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

The twin clutch system in the Rav4 isn’t a real twin clutch system. It’s not like GKN or VTM4/iVTM4. TFL spoke to a toyota chief engineer and they concluded that even though toyota called it a twin clutch system, it’s simply isn’t. In a Subaru handbook, they will call their brake vectoring a “E-LSD”, which is also false terminology. iVTM4 Hondas have a true rear E-LSD and truck like brake vectoring on all 4 wheels. The GKN twin clutch equipped Bronco Sport badlands has a similar setup to iVTM4 equipped Hondas, and it was able to make it up Hells Gate in Moab (albeit with a professional driver), I was able to drive through all 9 miles of Fins N things in Moab (not a professional driver), REAL twin clutch systems are just REALLY different.

[@Sheepleton]

Ffs if he just tapped the traction control button it would've been fine. Our base le Rav4 on stock tires has yet to get stuck. I high centered it once and just choose a different line and it was fine.

[@rallysauruswrex]

@@Sheepleton the point of that test is to show what the awd system could do, not just trying to get over the obstacle

[@volatilememory9338]

@@rallysauruswrex Isn't that the end goal is to get over the obstacle with or without traction control?

[@LionRunner]

Dear Toyota, hope this video help you to learn your lesson if a vehicle can't go Offroad do to give trim names like TRD Off-Road / Trail etc...!! Imagine a customer buy a Rav4 TRD Off-Road and can't take it on a little obstacle where Ryan took the Corolla cross what a disappointment would be remembering the extra price paid for the RAV4 TRD Off-Road? I get the point that this is by far reliable than a Subaru but my point is don't give names like TRD Off-Road when you can't go offroad.

[@commbubba1990]

More like TRD dirt road - LOL

[@LionRunner]

@@commbubba1990 LoL, remove the TRD part. 2022 Toyota Rav4 Dirtroad..😄

[@bakhtiyarpakhirdinov2461]

TuRD 🤷‍♂️😁

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

Amen.

[@mrjjthor]

No, more like I hope consumers learn their lesson and don't carelessly buy something just because it has a TRD badge on it.

[@Reu_ag]

The best looking rav4 imo

[@itsJoshuaSkyy]

Yeah, I'll stick with the Forester Wilderness. Thanks for this

[@FlRiAfCeTLE]

Agreed. Better ground clearance, and, more importantly, a full size spare tire.

[@James-il3tq]

If a station wagon and CVT floats your boat go for it!

[@michaelp.3485]

Good choice! The extra ground clearance will really help with those speed bumps in the grocery store parking lot.

[@estebanjr11]

@@James-il3tq spoken like someone who hasn’t owned or driven a CVT lately.

[@James-il3tq]

@@estebanjr11 I own a 2019 Rav4 hybrid XSE with ECVT. Not very satisfying drive but electric motor + no belt CVT provides good pep off the line

[@AaronPeabody]

I seldom comment on videos, but I just wanted to drop you a note and say how much I've been enjoying your channel. I especially ESPECIALLY appreciate that you're local (I live in Edmonds, WA), and so are testing things on the same roads that I drive on. I've even recognized some of your testing locations from my own mountain driving, which is pretty cool! Now if I good just get you to do some tests of the Nokian Outpost AT and Outpost APT before I need to decide which one to buy… *hint* *hint* 😉

[@hamerplayer1229]

If you want to do off road don't buy a Rav4. It will be good on slightly rough dirt roads and in snow. I always turn of T/C when going slow in slippery stuff or the vehicle will come to a stop. This goes for any vehicle. Rav4 is an excellent transportation appliance that is safe, reliable and looks nice. That is why it sells a ton every year.

[@jeffr6280]

Almost 41k puts it in the same price range as a well equipped 2022 Parhfinder SV and that is larger, and equipped with a v6 and the zf transmission. Toyota needs to do better at pricing the Rav4 so it's not competing against the mid-size competition.

[@nycad2484]

Might as well go with a AWD Highlander XLE V6 then.

[@jean-davidmerette7999]

@@nycad2484 I don't think the Highlander AWD system will do much better than the Rav4 tho

[@ivang.7526]

would be great if you could split the video to compare at the same time the Toyota with another car. For example: Left side Toyota, Right side Subaru.

[@JJustinXu]

Love the blue on the RAV4!

[@TaylorPugh]

I was looking at getting a fully optioned RAV4 TRD, but after being given the runaround by one dealer, my salesman at Toyota Bellevue looked into it and the only available package from toyota is the weather package and as far as he can tell toyota has no plans to make the technology and premium audio package available for the 2022 MY. Very disappointing since they are available to add on the website.

[@albinflyckt7983]

I thought that the torque vectoring system would just lock the wheels together but apparently no! Why not just give it an LSD?? It would be interesting to hear Toyota's response to this performance, but I guess it is hard to get them to comment.....

[@azilepr]

I just test drive a Toyota RAV4 Limited in NY area and it was nice, but they want almost 50k!!!!! I was floored. For that, I can get an Acura RDX. I will save myself some money and buyout my Subaru Forester Limited 2019. It doesn't have all the whistles of this new Rav4 but is still a great vehicle. Thank you for your review.

[@Offshore1977]

Whoa. That price range is 4Runner territory.

[@NothingCoherent]

I would love for the "sleep test" to become standard!

[@sergedegrandpre]

I bet you it would have made it up the hill in the SPORT mode, it sends a LOT more power to the rear wheels in that mode.

[@martinr8278]

Probably not

[@tim8148]

Lol

[@m1a1tcom]

Subbie for the win!!!! Even though the forester is slow is definitely more capable.

[@jonathanguzman6927]

The new sequoia should be more capable off-road, hopefully. Can't wait to see that video!

[@user-uq7io2os3r]

Thx for interesting video 👍final conclusion is Toyota RAV 4TRD is offroad version which doesn't work in offroad 😔

[@srandyt2]

It seems that all Toyotas in the US have this same "Options Issue". Different packages are only available in certain areas of the country, and not all options are openly available, either. I think Toyota has the dealers telling them what the people want in each region without actually getting input from drivers.

[@elsaandnoah]

I like this especially reliability & durability of Toyota but the RAV4 appears more wobbly with a lot more swerve & sway compared to Subaru Outback which is really planted. But if you really just keep this for home city driving, it doesn’t matter.

[@reaality3860]

Being an old Jeep driver, the best off-road vehicle I ever had was a 1987 Toyota 4Runner. But that was after adding lockers front and rear, a duel transfer-case transmission set up, replacing the front independent suspension with a 1985 Toyota front straight axel, and adding a 5-inch suspension lift.

[@rj9617]

Try straightening out the wheels when attempting that climb and I'll bet it makes it.

[@artmilo9876]

He has no idea of off road driving.

[@truth959]

I just don't get why Toyota would program it to cut power when you need it most. I won't be getting one of these.

[@collingodbey3737]

I have found 1st gear vsc turned off is the most effective for off road maneuvering in my rav

[@madmattsubieman9807]

Wow, looks like they are trying to emulate Subaru wilderness with the color combo.

[@timekpr9198]

I’m waiting for the Crosstrek Wilderness

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

Can you please tell us how the car feels on the road? Is it smooth, soft ride, confortable, soak up bumps, quiet? Is it effortless driving or do you feel tired after a long drive? Can you pass cars without making the engine sound like its going to blow up? Is it better to get a v6 or 4 cylinder?

[@wolf-eat-tiger]

Wow I spent a lot of that video building up excitement hoping that Toyota had finally upgraded the rav4 to compete well with others in its class once the pavement ends. And then I was immediately disappointed once the pavement ended

[@subazealand9158]

Typically Toyota SUV

[@davidl.howser9707]

Once again thank you for a fair and balanced vehicle review. I am very sorry to claim here, but Toyota T.R.D. design TEAM disappoints me, once again. NO BACK AXLE LOCKING MODE....REALLY....TOYOTA.....REALLY !!!

[@RelicDavvi]

You know your audience. Thanks for laying in there for a fit test. I would imagine getting a spare set of smaller rims and off road tires for goinf out to camping spots. Would full spare fit the top? I don't want to invest in a rear tire mount if I don't need to.

[@Central-Scrutinizer]

No recovery points or tow hooks either.

[@Hawkslater8]

My 1984 Pontiac sunbird would’ve made it up that first hill. That should not have a TRD badge on it.

[@treedeblue]

Can you get the TRD in hybrid?

[@wingmanhoy3999]

Very much enjoyed your review, must say my observations of Subaru is how the entire package of how it works all together is better than other systems, Subaru boxer motor sits lower in the frame for a low center of gravity putting the weight down over the tires, and CVT keeps the power in rev range in a constant flow of power across the range, I really believe Subaru has gotten the formula down for applying what it has and uses it more effectively, all the very best sir, I want to say as far as speed is concerned, in the winter I'm passing most vehicles due to so many off the side of the road in snow storms here in New England. Sir in all honesty the very best 4x4 are the dedicated trucks, they plow our parking lots and businesses throughout New England, the only ones that are better are those from DOT that plow our highways and byways.

[@schmaleanator]

Bronco Sport Badlands has entered the chat

[@MKIVRoller]

The hill climb, He suppose to stay on it, he didn't give enough time for the vehicle to adjust the wheels. He kinda went half ass and stopped. Doing it wrong...

[@mikedabb9853]

When the Forester was reviewed I noticed you did not stop the vehicle like you did in the TRD Rav4. This comparison was not even close to the same. It seems you have an agenda other than an honest review.

[@martinr8278]

Looked fair to me and most others that have watched/commented. It is what it is, Toyota just struggled

[@jean-davidmerette7999]

Funny thing is, in his review of the 2020 TRD rav4 (basically the same car) he went through much worst terrain without a problem and called the AWD system impressive. Take this review with a grain of salt. some situations are bad for certain vehicle. I personaly went through MUCH worse with my XLE standard rav4. bottom line is, if you like the package and look buy it.

[@taras1111]

4 runner's little brother didn't do well. That's why I bought 4runner TRD offroad

[@lennygarrison6836]

Exaaaactly! This RAV4 is supremely overpriced for what it’s portraying to be.

[@JRs-guitars]

Even the SR5 would've put this to shame.

[@taras1111]

4 runner for 44-50k or This Rav4 for 40k ? No brainer

[@James-il3tq]

@@taras1111 Completely different beasts. I have 2019 Rav4 hybrid XSE and my GF has 2013 4runner SR5. We both love our Toyota's but they drive far differently. On road handling/suspension far smoother on Rav4 over 4runner with leaf springs on the back. Looking forward to the redesign hopefully with better suspension and MPGs!

[@adi7795]

Set it in Rock and dyrt with sports mod on or on manual in first Gear with sports mode This helps me on my RAV4 2019 always to get out of bad situation

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Great video Ryan! Toyotas twin clutch AWD system doesn’t appear to be a real twin clutch system. It’s not close to the same capabilities as the GKN twin clutch systems or Hondas iVTM4. It doesn’t even seem to be on the same level as the more capable brake based AWD systems from Jeep or Subaru. I’ve seen the toyota system many times out in the field, and it’s just not effective. In an old TFL video, toyota was dubbing this system “dynaforce” and TFL asked the right questions and found out this so called twin clutch system, really wasn’t what they said it was. You found this out for yourself too!

[@glow4417]

No if he would have disabled traction control it would have made it up the hill easily. Hold it down for the 6 seconds to disable. Also, there are videos showing the TRD doing much more difficult obstacles. Also, the TRD is able to complete roller tests with ease. While crosstreks without torque vectoring get stuck.

[@Robert-un3cf]

Subarus and Jeeps also have an actual differential in the back, so the rear wheels are always driven. No comparison.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@Robert-un3cf a Nissan R160 and R180 rear differential (that’s in the Subaru) and a lockable Dana 44 (in a Wrangler Rubicon) are very differential things. It’s actually the “CENTER” differential that provides torque to the rear. A Jeep has something called a transfer case, that locks the front and rear in rotation when it’s in 4LO, the Subaru in this video has a single clutch series. Vehicles like the Bronco Sport badlands and Hondas iVTM4 have a power transfer unit (similar to a transfer case but without the gear reduction and no rotational lock) that is always spinning the drive shaft. It has TWO clutch packs in the rear, and can send up to 70% back there, and then split it 50/50. Think 35% and 35%. In the Subaru, you would only have up to 50% to the rear, and because it’s an open differential, once a wheel goes up in the air, torque escapes the path of least resistance. Then there’s the CVT, but that’s a whole other conversation. -Former Subaru owner

[@dekaru]

Nice video! Where can I find the link to the Crosstrek review?

[@taimuronie]

You are always the best. I would like to see how Mazda CX-5 turbo would do in that trail where TRD RAV4 failed but Subaru cross track passes with flying colors. I do remember CX-5 with upgraded programming passed at the snow covered trial road. I am not sure if Mazda CX-5 turbo, cheaper price than RAV4 trd, will pass this muddy trail?

[@nightryder21]

Can you compare to the passport please!

[@chinoyhouse8247]

The Limited and TRD off-road (TRAIL in CA) has a good torque vectoring system on road. However, what is interesting on the Rav4 is that the LE awd and XLE awd has a great awd system for off road without torque vectoring. It seems that the coupling on the Limited and TRD off-road couldn’t handle adequate torque to push the rav forward. If I would rank the RAV4s awd systems #1 goes to LE & XLE awd. #2 goes to the hybrid awd SE/XSE #3 TRD off-road/Trail and Limited. It really breaks my heart to see TRD off road/Trail and Limited have a bad awd system off-road.

[@danek893]

I believe because of weight contributions, most Toyota all the weight of engine and transmission on the front axle except 4 runner and tundra…., and Subaru have the weight in the center because of engine setup.

[@promalachi117]

That infotainment system is so off putting 😅 looks like the first double din radio made

[@georgejesson1944]

Missed opportunity to test the snow capabilities

[@jonathanbormann5077]

The look at 20:08 says it all...🤣 Appreciate the test. Just took this off my list for future vehicles. Dealers around me have these at almost 50k...for a system that doesn't work, no thanks. All the fancy stuff is useless if it doesn't perform when you need it to. Think I'll wait to see what the Mazda CX-50 has to offer, that or maybe the Passport.

[@brettt.6786]

That's rather disappointing, however I did notice buttons for rear lock and A-Trac to the left of the multi-terrain select dials. I wonder if those would have made a difference.

[@LRedden28]

At least toyota had the common sense to add under body protection for this year

[@theresamark8220]

That solves that! I guess I’ll stick to getting a 4Runner. Thank you! 😂😂😂.

[@joserosa5342]

Very nice film spots and angles.

[@tomtalker2000]

A Honda Passport would do this test with EASE...!!!

[@yeulakho6574]

Right now is the mpg😄⛽️. RAV4 has pretty good mpg. Same as on the 2022 Highlander, plug in to use GPS.

[@bryan1480]

Maybe TRD On-Road...

[@jerrycannon6940]

I hope Toyota engineers are viewing this so that they know where to improve the trd pro edition. This thing needs help in the off road department. Im disappointed

[@Central-Scrutinizer]

When base Crosstreks and Foresters are running circles around your 'Adventure' model, you don't get to save that same performance for a TRD Pro.

[@aaronh305]

This makes me feel like for this kind of off roading the Forester Wilderness is a better choice. How might the Santa Cruz fair on these obstacles?

[@JuniorTLafaille]

I wonder what it would do with a one inch lift, plus the more aggressive tires!!

[@DrHumorous]

Nothing.

[@martinr8278]

Probably park much better

[@samrowlands7842]

Wow... that was shockingly disappointing. Please make a follow-up video if Toyota ever provide an official response as to why its incapable of that obstacle.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ryan, Would it be correct to say you could buy a SR5 4Runner for less money?

[@drivingsports]

If you can find a base trim for sale without dealer markup. I think RAV4 buyers aren’t necessary willing to get 18mpg.

[@dcam456]

Great review and great catch on the tires! Shame on Toyota. TRD Off Road but they put fake A/T tires on it. I am becoming less and less impressed with newer Toyota products.

[@mikefoehr235]

I have seen Tommy on TFL use his rollers on RAV 4 Hybrid. The AWD system is crap. This system may be somewhat better but not great.

[@James-il3tq]

Rollers aren't real world tests. My 2019 Rav4 hybrid XSE with Falken Wildpeak AT Trail tires (not fake factory ones from Toyota on this video) and have been very impressed EAWD does in winter (I live in Alberta, Canada) and mild offroading. I tow a 1100lb camper and go to Rocky mountains all the time. Check out Tommy's mountain test on the Rav4 hybrid XSE. It did surprisingly well, and that's with stock eco tires

[@rudaeo]

the tires are the reason for failure

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Looks like Toyota really dropped the ball with its awd programming. On paper this vehicle should be way more capable than any Subaru. Honda is known to program their awd systems to cut power severely to protect components, one can assume Toyota is doing the same. Toyota isn’t going to roll the dice on anything that may decrease reliability of its products, unlike Subaru and other lower quality products.

[@matthewjohnson1211]

Even with the CVT -Subaru said: “BAM!”

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

@@matthewjohnson1211 truth

[@daxmotis27]

Don’t know if I’d call Subaru a lower quality product.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

@@daxmotis27Mechanics and Subaru's years of repair history disagree with you.

[@lennygarrison6836]

@@haroldbeauchamp3770 show your proof man. Subaru is not as reliable as say, Toyota, Mazda, or Honda overall. But Subaru is more reliable than you are stating here. And the Forester is FAR superior to this RAV4, when it comes to off roading.

[@hukenny492]

i think that Hybird system(i AWD) will passed the test.

[@ericpizarro3084]

If Toyota owns 20% of Subaru stocks and, if they have already very successful joint venture stories like the one with the GR 86 & the Subaru BRZ; why doesn’t Toyota let Subaru make their AWD system? Simple as that!!!

[@rightlanehog3151]

That sounds like a good plan as long as Subaru lets Toyota make the engines, transmissions and all other major components.

[@ericpizarro3084]

@@rightlanehog3151 Yes! Agree 100%

[@ryanbazan5016]

U probably won't see this but just a thought. Why not use the public roads and trails to show the real world functionality. Then use your property to do the limits of a vehicles capabilities. I dont own property like yours and tend to use public trails so it's nice to see what real world trails are like for a vehicle

[@fliptophiphop1894]

SUBARU!

[@gregoriojuarez1579]

This trim sells for almost 60k in California

[@pongosp]

Subaru is numero UNO

[@JackInDaBoxx]

That's disappointing tbh. I had high hopes for this and thought it was gonna be better than the Subaru.

[@10cpaul]

He's a subaru fan of course if he needed to get out of there he would have vs walking!

[@martinr8278]

I’m sure that other youtuber Scotty Kilmer would say the same about the rav

[@indaydongtv5139]

i've seen a lot video harder this obstacle but the trd rav4 can do it,it's not about the car about the driver if you don't know how to get out obstacle, and i owned trd off road i try snowny road and obstacle no problem with falken wild peak stock tires

[@winstonpittaway5270]

this is a great video and very glad i watched it as i think i will now be buy a Land Rover Discovery Sport instead

[@chegekinya2454]

Nice smart RAV4

[@infernoking7504]

The torque vectoring over time will just be another thing that brakes all those tiny clutches will wear out making it useless from a 4 wheel drive prospective

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

Locking diff NEEDED... come on toyota! Ya done put TRD badge with skid plates. Why they don't put a proper capable 4wd system in is beyond me.

[@underdog8896]

Only 2% would go off a planned road

[@kpz1234]

I have to wonder at some point if there's a part that would make the torque vectoring system work more efficiently. I used to own an Audi TT that had an available Haldex transmission upgrade which put all the power to the rear wheels when accelerating. Maybe there's an electronic doohickey which can be installed to actually make the system work like it should?

[@belowme4927]

SO TOYOTA GIVES YOU "HALF WORN" NEW TIRES.

[@busslayer4790]

I'm sure they have lower rolling resistance for better fuel economy and probably lower road noise. But they have an aggressive look from the side to help sell it as an off-roader.

[@James-il3tq]

@@busslayer4790 Good call on the fuel economy 👍 I bought aftermarket Falken Wildpeak AT Trail tires on my 2019 Rav4 hybrid XSE and give up about 5% fuel economy over factory all seasons that came with it. Well worth the small hit for impressive light offroading/poor weather and even highway driving better (much other on potholes and uneven pavement)

[@Tmrfe0962]

I have an 08 six cylinder Rav 4. With the proper tires, (off road ) I’ve never gotten stuck in similar situations, I go on logging roads in the ADK. Mountains and my confidence is strong. I’ve got 180,000 miles on it and was considering one of these. Guess I’ll have to look for a ‘12 rav 4 6…owned by someone’s grandmother With under 60k instead….oh boy….🙄

[@rightlanehog3151]

Yes, the V6 is the King of RAV4s. Be patient enough and you will find a low mileage V6 out there. Luckily, they cost no more than a low mileage 4 cylinder of the same year. Happy hunting!!😁

[@MukeshSingh-kt5bp]

I like review style ❤️

[@IanB1015]

So the moral of the story would be so far for 2022, the prime is the best off road RAV4

[@joel9405]

People need to wise up and realize their grocery getters are not off road vehicles lol

[@AmmarMalik]

For all their off-road heritage, Toyota makes some of the worst AWD systems.

[@ALMX5DP]

Because these are CUVs and all wheel drive systems for these and more pedestrian offerings are a far cry from real off-roaders. They do fine for their intended function, but often get labels and aesthetic treatments to market them and profit.

[@Seedat___]

Rav4 not just comes with heated and ventilated seats, heated steering wheel and de-icer, it comes with rain sensing wipers as well

[@Ichibuns]

For price this vehicle hits, the powertrains are disappointing. 203 HP N/A 2.5L 4 cyl is unacceptable for a vehicles that goes well north of $40k. The hybrid powertrain is the only one that actually makes any sense. Hopefully it'll get one of their turbocharges engines in the future

[@saramae9878]

Stuff like this is why I think Subaru's awd system is the only one worth a damn, despite its own short comings. Otherwise you should just get an actual 4wd system.

[@David-et7gk]

Would you guys stick with the Rav4 TRD off road or Cherokee Trailhawk ?