Just purchased a 2024 CRV Sport Hybrid and am very pleased with the quality and performance. In my opinion you simply can’t beat a Honda ❤
@sandeepvarma200411 ай бұрын
What is the price you got it
@apopisso630210 ай бұрын
You can beat a Honda, it’s called a Lexus, problem is it’s a lot more expensive.
@TheStimpy6010 ай бұрын
I did as well, so far we love it, Michelin tires too, rides like glass
@kkgolf53719 ай бұрын
@@apopisso6302 you can beat a Lexus, unfortunately it is Rolls Royce and much more expensive.
@ChesterSm-ge1hb6 ай бұрын
@@apopisso6302Honda makes a personal Jet, Lexus can’t touch it
@gsnt4597 Жыл бұрын
I agree, the CRV is a more refined vehicle. My wife has the Rav4 and I own a CRV. The CRV is a better vehicle, hands down.
@verynick Жыл бұрын
My thought the same. I tell people to start off with RAV4 as their base then get it fully loaded if they like. If they are still not happy then get CRV for luxury hahaha
@ronmiller1717 ай бұрын
NOT the Hybrid technology that is used, Toyota is far superior!
@khurrammalik58654 ай бұрын
Toyota is far superior in Hybrid definitely
@ToyotaChrisWI Жыл бұрын
Love the digital rear view mirror and spare tire in the RAV4
@aj_aka_alan Жыл бұрын
Available in 2024 CRV, but not the tire
@jesseo71511 ай бұрын
The difference between how the cars accelerate is due to how their hybrid systems are designed. Toyota's system switches back and forth between the electric motor and the engine to provide power, whereas the Honda's engine mostly functions as a charger for the batteries to keep them running the electric motor... especially in city driving. When needed, the Honda engine will kick in for acceleration, but overall, it is more secondary to the electric motor. The Toyota has a different thing going, and utilizes the engine more often for power. Two different approaches, with almost the same performance result. While the RAV4 has a slight edge for MPGs and acceleration, the Honda will feel smoother and more refined with fewer abrupt motor changes, especially with the CVT.
@scottrochlis12353 ай бұрын
I had it down to either of these SUV, after extensive research and test driving both, the CRV was much quieter inside the cabin, had a smoother and more comfortable ride, the seats were far more nurturing and for long trips that was a big plus, the interior on the CRV was more upscale. The RAV4 had a bit more power when punched, and it is rated a few more MPG, the lack of spare tire was a factor with the Honda, but I ultimately had to buy the Honda, it was by far the better of the two. I made the dealer buy me a full-size tire kit with jack and cover through Amazon that costs $600 to cement the deal. It sits in the cargo area but the 18" spare is not as wide as a normal tire so it does not take up much room. I have owned several Hondas and Toyotas in my life, both great vehicles but this was not close. Honda was the correct choice. Only regret is with the Rav4 XSE or Touring you can order a panoramic sunroof which was on my list but not a deal breaker.
@captrandy33073 ай бұрын
No mention of the missing spare tire on the CR-V. That's a pretty important thing, Ben. Thanks for the video, it was helpful.
@jenelle12012016 күн бұрын
He did mention it 2:43
@saunseri5672 Жыл бұрын
I came to the same conclusion and got the CRV Sport Touring. I wanted to like the RAV 4 Limited due to the Ventilated Seats, Panoramic Glass Roof, 360 view and better gas mileage, just sold Camry Hybrid. However, it came down to the drive. The CRV simply drove better and the interior was more pleasing. Hopefully Honda will add the other features.
@daneluta11 ай бұрын
A mistake. Camry it is the most reliable.
@saunseri567211 ай бұрын
For some reason the ones I drove didn't drive as nice. They actually drove rougher than my 2013 Camry Hybrid which had 79K miles. I am not super fond of the Toyota service department in my new area either and been thinking of getting away from Toyota due to over priced service in this area. I took a chance and will just sell the CRV if it doesn't stack up. Hopefully it will. So far I am pleased with it.
@mj849511 ай бұрын
Camry and CRV are completely different vehicles. It is Accord to Camry OR RAV4 to CRV to be meaningful comparison 😊
@saunseri567211 ай бұрын
@@mj8495 yes, I know that. I purchased based on what I like. I didn't like the drive of the RAV 4 at all so eliminated that option quickly. The only plus was the functional panoramic roof as opposed to stationary in Venza. Venza drove better but the price point in my area was more than willing to pay in cash. Camry was just what I was used to since had one.
@johnmartin71589 ай бұрын
@@mj8495Camry is a sedan, so not a good comparison.
@jesserodolfo11 ай бұрын
I just bought the CRV Hybrid Sport and love it
@JAm-uo6oh9 ай бұрын
I like both, but I bought Rav4 Hybrid Limited because it has cooling seats and spare tire.
@TimBrunette Жыл бұрын
Bought the crv, very happy with it. If I lived in the mountains I probably wouldn't do the hybrid. Only downside, No spare tire, will purchase one to carry on longer trips.
@joanihayward43527 ай бұрын
You have to put it in Sport mode for mountains and that is terrible for fuel mileage.@tailslapguru
@dbkaggie9 ай бұрын
Just picked up an XLE Premium RAV4 hybrid. I get that Honda appeals to some but it really feels like these two boil down to preferences. Having said that it's fun to see some of these comparison videos show up locally instead of across the country :D
@anandk-ri7xsАй бұрын
I bought a RAV4 Xle premium hybrid because of following reasons 1.AWD 2.Bigger screen and premium audio with added package 3.Spare tire available 4.looks bigger and sportier. 5.Stock Michelin tires. 6.Better APR given by Toyota Finance, 5.9% 7.front and rear parking sensors with AutoBraking. 8.Air and pollen filter.
@MsSasha444428 күн бұрын
We just bought the same car for the same reasons. Most importantly, we love our Toyota service department. They take care of us like family (which we really are after almost 40 years of Toyota ownership). Considering that 60 percent of their revenue comes from service (18% from sales), it is brilliant of them to spoil us. We have loved our Toyotas. We take care of them and they take care of us. As far as convenience, the Honda dealer is an hour away and, at age 71, is too far for me (especially in the 8 months of Maine winter…just kidding, it’s only 7 months). I like for them to do all of our service, and with the 2 year, 25,000 mile service included, it just makes sense because they do virtually everything (another plus). The Toyota dealer is 15 minutes and gives us a ride home while they work on our car and a ride back to the dealership to pick up our car. These are the two top brands for “regular” car owners and they are both well loved with very loyal customers. Lexis quality and takes this to another level…they are also an hour away at best. I can’t see how you can go wrong with Toyota or Honda).
@SuperDagbo10 ай бұрын
I drove both and purchase a RAV4 Hybrid STX my wife loves it Avg. mpg is 42.
@Universepiccrazyness Жыл бұрын
I bought crv hybrid over rav4 but the interior was very standard on rav4, I feel better when I drive crv. Interior great on crv, good resale value on both, slight edge on rav4 on the mileage but 2k difference will take care of it. Crv we never go wrong
@jonhansen474511 ай бұрын
Our RAV4 Limited hybrid was about $1,100 less than the Sport Touring. Our Honda dealer insisted on addons and wouldn't budge, even though it would have been our 5th Honda from them. Without the addons I believe the RAV4 was around $300 cheaper, equipped nearly identical.
@EndofDays21311 ай бұрын
That’s a crazy background very beautiful
@Richie23OO Жыл бұрын
These are the 2 vehicles I'm most interested in a sidew by side comparison. When I get a new suv these are my top 2. I'm considering
@ulivision Жыл бұрын
Team CRV all day
@guestguest371511 ай бұрын
@@Brian_Eugene_Leenot really a fair comparison on price. He should’ve compared the Rav 4 Limited
@syedtilal71039 ай бұрын
The crv sport touring is the smoothest driving suv in this segment.
@@syedtilal7103, that what I drive, and you are 100% correct! I can’t describe how much I love that car. I’ve had Toyotas, BMWs, Nissans . Nothing comes close. ❤
@JTTTTx Жыл бұрын
You almost covered it, but the CRV doesn’t have a spare tire , only a patch kit and inflator. The RAV 4 ( except Prime) has a the temporary spare tire. Deal maker for us- bought the RAV 4 limited hybrid. Plus, if put the pedal to the floor on the RAV Hybrid, ICE AND hybrid is engaged and you will be set back in your seat.
@scott.j1 Жыл бұрын
when you floor it.. what does ICE and hybrid mean?
@JTTTTx Жыл бұрын
Internal combustion engine, sorry. It’s a common term in the hybrid world .
@LVraidersFan123 Жыл бұрын
Been driving for 35 years and never had a flat. Drive from MA to FL. Bos to Las Vegas to Charlotte. Im never not buying a car because it is missing a spare.
@JTTTTx Жыл бұрын
Don’t worry all you Honda fans, I own two Odyssey’s- an old 2003 and our road trip vehicle, a 2017 White SE, which by the way was the vehicle that we had two flats- Beltway in DC and l- 84 in NY. Glad I had the spare on that Honda product!!
@KushanWijewardena11 ай бұрын
And the rare cargo space in CRV hybrid is smaller than the Rav4 Hybrid which is the other reason I went with RAV4
@peterandrewj Жыл бұрын
CRV hybrid system uses the electric motors to drive the wheels, coupled with the differences in their chassis make the ride different. Also, the CRV hybrid system is fairly new, whereas in the RAV4 it is tried and true. I'm beginning to see issues with the CRV hybrid system with cylinder injection leaks which may be a result of the engine being turned off and on. However, the experience in the CRV is definitely better, but time will tell if it is indeed a better vehicle.
@kkgolf537111 ай бұрын
Please do tell about your quote "I'm beginning to see issues with the cylinder injection leaks"?
@RR-nq1jb11 ай бұрын
Spam
@jacobpetersen56629 ай бұрын
Bullshit on cylinder leaks!
@davids59387 ай бұрын
Toyota has been making hybrids since 1997. Honda since 2014. I just purchased a 2024 RAV4 hybrid and couldn’t be happier. 42-45mpg for regular every day driving. I’m sure the Hondas are great, but they are a few years behind Toyota when it comes to hybrids.
@ztekz6 ай бұрын
Correction: Honda has been making hybrids longer than toyota - it was called the insight but they didn’t develop too many hybrids like Toyota did
@louisnguyen93055 ай бұрын
@@ztekz they gave up and just come back recently. Honda ehev car just un mature compair to toy. believed or not
@khurrammalik58654 ай бұрын
Honda badly failed against Toyota in Hybrid and in V6 engines and they gave up now they are stepping into hybrid again
@davids59384 ай бұрын
@@ztekz True. But they didn’t stick with it. Toyota has been producing reliable hybrids since 97. Honda got back into the game in 2014. I really like both Hondas and Toyotas, but when it comes to hybrids, Toyota is much further ahead.
@platinumbranch205611 ай бұрын
Currently debating between these two. Thank you so much for this video. I felt I was test driving along with you. 👍🏼
@reflectivemedia289010 ай бұрын
Same here! I’m leaning more towards the Honda!
@Derrickeb3410 ай бұрын
Same here I want the Honda seems bigger
@lizzdiaz73619 ай бұрын
I’m currently on the same boat. What did you end up picking?
@platinumbranch20569 ай бұрын
@lizzdiaz7361 I got the Honda and I am satisfied with my purchase.
@reflectivemedia28909 ай бұрын
@@lizzdiaz7361 Also chose the Honda and am happy with mine!
@catdillard790 Жыл бұрын
It seems the CRV has more shoulder room up front. My husband is 6’7” and literally couldn’t fit in the RAV4 front passenger seat. We went with CRV. My only concern after a few weeks of driving is the front seats don’t seem very comfortable. (I’m coming from driving a Pilot). And agree it’s a concern not having a spare tire.
@jonhansen474511 ай бұрын
We made the decision this past spring to replace our '15 Forester, with a new Sport Touring CRV hybrid, a new RAV4 Limited hybrid, or another Forester Touring model. We also have a '21 Honda Passport Elite sitting in our garage. This is our 4th Honda. My first choice at the time was the new CRV, since we absolutely love our Passport. We also test drove a Rogue and briefly looked @ an Outlander. We soon got it down to the Honda & the Toyota. As much as I wanted to love the CRV, after test driving two different ones, I just couldn't do it. I didn't care for the overall exterior appearance, and although I did like the interior a bit more, I was pretty much unimpressed overall. We couldn't find any new RAV4s to drive, but did find a used '22 Limited model with 19,000 miles on it & immediately knew that's what our new vehicle was going to be. The power, the handling, the smooth, and precise handling, Toyota's stellar hybrid reputation, and the fact that I love the overall appearance of the RAV4 over the CRV made it a simple choice. We ordered a Limited hybrid in May & brought it home in late July. It's our first Toyota, and now with a bit over 5,000 miles on it, I believe it may be one of the finest vehicles we've purchased over the past 55 years. I guess time will tell if this proves to be true. It's hard for me to believe this, but it has actually replaced our Passport as our "road" vehicle.
@kaizhu83377 ай бұрын
Just bought a new 2024 rAv4 Hybrid XSE, fully loaded with all the factory options. For a Hybrid car, Toyota is only brand I'll consider. CR-V is okay for the gas only version.
@palo19424 ай бұрын
wrong! crv gas is the worst. Hybrid is the way to go. Rav4 any of both.
@verynick Жыл бұрын
My recommendation is to go to your Toyota dealer to see if they have any RAV4. If not, then go to Honda to get CRV. You may start with Honda as well.
@jonhansen474511 ай бұрын
That could be because in the USA, from Jan. through Nov. Toyota sold 389,000 RAV4s and Honda sold 325,000 CRVs in those same 11 months. That doesn't account for the tens of thousands of RAV4s that people ordered & couldn't get because of production issues...
@filicandadsjournal422110 ай бұрын
I just did that yesterday. CRV is much more refined but I’d rather wait for the Rav4. We own a few Toyotas thats over a decade old now hehe. It all leads to personal taste. And that’s coming from someone who use to own an Acura EL and a TSX.
@verynick10 ай бұрын
@@filicandadsjournal4221100% I have had Hondas for years but keep coming back to Toyota for reliability
@batmore111 ай бұрын
Re: the drivetrain difference between the two. I thought I read that essentially the motor on the CRV is running to power the electric motors. So the CRV is essentially running on the electric motors all the time, the actual CRV gas engine is just providing electricity to the actual electric motors. Could be the reason the CRV runs so much more smoothly. Your thoughts?
@raymondpiovesan59033 ай бұрын
CRV uses the motor to charge the engine Ben. So it’s always for the most part using electric.
@lewmano7367 Жыл бұрын
very similar cars overall, but the biggest factor is... if you want one NOW you essentially have to get the Honda. Otherwise you overpaying for used and/or have to wait for new model etc... in a perfect world you could be picky and go down the list but today anyway you cannot.... anyone who buys one new and sells at 3/5 years won't have to worry much about reliability/expensive items... but different story for the lifers who run their vehicles into the ground. In either case i'd much rather have one of these cars over a Kia/Hyundai/Ford/GM product..... i dont like the look of CX5 at all and they are much smaller.... otherwise that'd be a good third option.
@ScubaSteveCanada Жыл бұрын
For me, the Toyota Rav4 wait is ... wait for it ... 12 months. The Corolla Cross Hybrid is an 8 month wait. The local Honda dealer has two 2024 CR-V Hybrids in stock. Guess which one I'm going to buy.
@Mannyx1a10 ай бұрын
Where are you located? Mountains in the background looks beautiful
@alexgarcia74015 ай бұрын
I like the CR-V better but I would have to go with the RAV-4 only because of their port and direct injection setup. The intake valves in the direct injection engines get a lot of carbon buildup, not good if you plan on owning the car long term.
@robertpayne900911 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@gareffroque616311 ай бұрын
Which one is the most economical onto motorway please?
@canadiankrispybacon9 ай бұрын
Doing a review Ben, not a speed reading contest 😂 Had to double check my settings, thought it was sped up…Great info by slow down, hard to make out what you’re saying at times 😃 Cheers
@mal9157910 ай бұрын
Nice review. I am also in Utah. Both great options - you can always rely on Toyota and Honda. You should check out the XSE trim version of the Rav hybrid. I think it's an elevated experience both interior and exterior over the XLE, just harder to find and seem to still have wait times for the white or blue colors. Can't wait to get the one we have reserved for March delivery!
@derekhanson99158 ай бұрын
No spare tire in the CRV we noticed. You have got to be kidding! This is unacceptable. The Rav has a full size spare. Same as our Highlander. Higher trims on the Rav have more soft interior surfaces. Better mileage in the Rav. The seats and interior is nice in the Honda for sure. 4 gen in Honda and 5th gen hybrid system in Toyota. We went with the RAV4 XSE and the LXE is very nice too. The No spare was the final No Way for Honda.
@bhavinmehta3957 Жыл бұрын
Only issue with CRV no extra spare tire but still I am buying 😊
@thedavephan2 ай бұрын
as soon as you said the rear seat room was about the same in the rav4 I turned the video off. It is a huge difference, there is really no comparing them, the CRV has something like 6" of rear leg room more.
@djfAmos1236 ай бұрын
Crv hybrid is smoother and quieter interior. The ride quality is softer as well over the rav4. Wish you would have included that part.
@PhilRodriguez-ve9jb6 ай бұрын
I bought the CRV hybrid sport model in its great 2024 model. Best car I’ve ever had.
@saltypa25 күн бұрын
I imagine you figured out by now RAV4 hybrid mileage is better because of the way the battery engages in disengages during regular driving and combustion engine is shut off and turned on throughout drive to increase mileage. One question I have for you is, how do you feel cornering in each vehicle compared? I am really torn. I do not like the fact that CRV does not have a spare tire. I am in an area that would have less support. Otherwise, I would probably just go with CRV.
@eyoutube1 Жыл бұрын
The CRV looks amazing though
@SalManila1 Жыл бұрын
No spare in CRV. I'd rather fix my own flats. It also has direct injection meaning the engine could carbon up.
@jacobpetersen56629 ай бұрын
Just service it and you’re good. Crv is a much better car.
@palo19424 ай бұрын
The carbon built is an easy maintenance on Hondas.
@CTSSTC Жыл бұрын
I would have been interested to see a comparison of the different drive modes. I wonder if the Honda is more reactive to the pedal and changing on the fly versus the Toyota might really be trying to squeeze out the fuel economy by utilizing a different active profile unless you explicitly set it?
@victorkrottner381811 ай бұрын
I have a 2023 rav4 hybrid and the transitions between drive modes is seamless and flawless. It's all in the computer, there are zero mechanical linkages. I drive in eco mode which is soft on acceleration as should be expected in eco mode , using premium gas in the summer my commute to work which is mostly steady 45 mph I am averaging 45 mpg. Faster speeds would be lower MPG. In the winter this same commute yields 38 mpg because the engine runs more to generate the cabin heat. If you use the normal drive mode you have more pep and power and in sport mode you will have all the acceleration that you will ever need. I only use sport mode when I have to jump into a spot really fast. What I don't like about the RAV4 is it is the most cramped driver's area with that center console being 3 inches to wide on both sides and the deepest bucket seat of all time which puts uncomfortable pressure to the undersides of my legs which I hate, the roof is two inches too low as I have a tall torso, at highway speeds the RAV4 has the loudest road, wind and engine noise of any car I have ever owned and long drives get old really fast which is bad because this is what I bought it for. Because of my tall torso the rear view mirror is directly in front of my face when I look 30 degrees to the right so I have to duck my head down every time I want to see 30 degrees to the right also the visibility in general is the worst of any car I have ever owned. My review is that it is a fantastic mechanical vehicle but a lousy driving experience and after 4 months I'm now sorry I ever bought it in the first place. For a person with a regular torso you may be comfortable but taller people need to really be sure before they buy. There is a lot of rough truck in a Toyota RAV4.
@ankurpremmasih820711 ай бұрын
which one has better accelration?
@bdeckerva11 ай бұрын
0 - 60 Rav 4 but the smoothness of the crv makes it feel faster and possibly like 0 -30 it cld be bc of the more electric use. That is actually important as a lot of acceleration is pulling out in front of moving cars.
@jacobpetersen56629 ай бұрын
Crv hybrid
@shaker898411 ай бұрын
As for me the crv looks so much better than rav4, that it would make me buy it. Rav is in need of facelift
@jstins9 ай бұрын
Is the backseat legroom comparison done with both front seats all the way back?
@michaels95959 ай бұрын
Needs to be with a standard driver position. Doing it as far back as a seat goes is not a consistent comparison since it would penalize cars that go far back to accommodate tall drivers.
@AvyaanSinha-q5qАй бұрын
purchased a nissan rogue after deciding what to pick. the rogue drives better than both of them and the interior is unmatchable to compete with
@marksmith4582 Жыл бұрын
Great informative video Ben! Any day of the week I choose Toyota and the RAV 4 for the WIN! I appreciate your videos! Mark in Iowa.
@christianh86363 ай бұрын
Great video!
@alexbradley5835 Жыл бұрын
Great video Ben as always :). If they were both and could you show us how they handle in the rain or something? Just an idea
@jvddavid15894 ай бұрын
Still don’t get why they keep comparing a redesigned model(crv) to a 5yr old going 6yr old Rav4?..doesn’t make sense..of course the crv will have an advantage..but in fairness,the Rav4 is still holding it’s own..aging really well..speaks volumes how good it is..
@kenshomi211 ай бұрын
Which one will last do 200k?
@manfredfernandez50637 ай бұрын
I have a 2022 with 170K miles and rolling commercially
@010101000010101010018 ай бұрын
Legroom good ? How tall are you ?
@thepiecesfit504911 ай бұрын
I don’t know if the RAV4 Prime SE is any different size wise but I felt extremely cramped in it. The center console kept banging into my knee. Also didn’t like how the seats hugged my upper back. Brakes were also very grabby on the RAV4. Ultimately for the price feel like the CR-V not only didn’t give me the cramped center but also felt a lot more luxurious.
@Wqghfxz11 ай бұрын
What I don't like about my 2019 Corolla hybrid is when you turn engine on but the battery is low so engine kicks on right away and when you start moving, there's this high rpm "vibration" until the battery charges. Does Honda have this problem too? But when rolling low speed engine and Trans feel unpleasant up until electric kicks in.
@garrickhanson10 ай бұрын
No. The CRV feels very smooth. It's always the electric motor driving the wheels at those low speeds. Also, when the engine is running, you barely notice it... unless you have it in sport mode, or you are pushing the car really hard.
@beenox71895 ай бұрын
Toyota with spare tire is a plus.
@williamzhang9638 ай бұрын
I thought the hybrid version of CR-V has a 2.0L engine and the regular gas version has a 1.5T engine.
@apopisso630210 ай бұрын
Toyota needs to improve appearance of Rav 4.Toyota design has never been their strong point, there’s not many attractive Toyotas.The Rav looks very utilitarian, the Honda looks more luxurious.
@Deanna-qm1fh8 ай бұрын
I agree that Toyota has never had a attractive car but none of the modern cars are...they all look the same ugly.
@markg66056 ай бұрын
I'm looking at the 2025 CRV Sport Touring.....in terms of the heated front seats...does the heat come on quickly and does it supply sufficient heat (say on Level 3)? My wife has a bad back and this is important. How well does the A/C work? Thanks Reply
@susanrichardson80355 ай бұрын
We have a 2024 Rav4 Hybrid. I am soon to be in the market for a car. The RAV belongs to my husband. We are not pleased with the level of tint on the front of the cabin windows. Did you find the CRV had better tint? Are the seats on the CRV more comfortable?
@checkitout6113 ай бұрын
Go see a tint specialist. Easy fix. 👍
@Pork_Chop768 ай бұрын
What trim levels ?
@robk10136 ай бұрын
Why don’t we ever hear about long term reliability issues, batteries and electric motors in the ecvt , after warranty ends it’s painfully expensive
@palo19424 ай бұрын
Because there hasn't been any issues with both. Some already have more than 100 150k miles and battery still going strong on both Toyota and Honda.
@filicandadsjournal422110 ай бұрын
in all ends to personal taste. In terms of refinement hands down CRV won. But when it comes to utility and fuel efficiency Toyota. I plan on taking it on trails so my pick is the Rav4.
@maximuscomfort2 ай бұрын
I purchased the '24 Rav4 Design mainly for the Prius hybride system the battery under the back seat, no clutches etc. Not best pleased to learn it's top of the list for thieves. I should have checked out the Honda CRV hybride.
@brvndxn599 ай бұрын
I want to get a CRV because of it’s nice interior and quieter drive but not having a spare tire makes me lean more towards RAV4 and the fact that there’s a lot of exposed components under the car unlike the rav4 also makes me lean towards RAV4. But the CRV is nicer 😢
@scottanthony342611 ай бұрын
Was the CRV the Touring? On anything less than the Touring, FWD is available, and adding AWD is about $ 1500 more. Hefty prices on both, and makes me think about doing some calculations on how long the extra mpg will take to pay for itself versus their non-hybridized twins. Granted, Honda has added some additional tweaks to make the hybrids quieter overall, so there is more than just the mpg. I'm really put off by lack of a spare, and the drop of towing capacity in the Honda hybrids though. (1,000 vs 1500 for the 1.5 turbo)) Yeah, one can argue that it is rare to use your spare, but it is also rare to use my airbags, yet I insist on having those. Tire patch kits are useless beyond small leaks, and given these are "SUV's" your handy AAA might not be close, assuming you have cell reception. Shame on Honda. I've been building some RAV4 on line, and they have expensive option packages that jack up the prices. As is typical, may of the packages offer some things you'd really like to have, with some things you have no interest in having, but will pay for anyway. Over in the Subaru Forester arena, if you want the hands free hatch, you have to buy a package for $ 1850 that comes with navigation (ugh) and the upgraded HK stereo. (This in the Wilderness). Adding sales tax to that means 2K more to get one thing I'd like to have. Anyone out there have any recent experiences with availability of these vehicles on the lot (or to order) and any dealer mark-up? One local Toyota dealer has taken the liberty of installing "brake light pulse plus" along with a rearview mirror contained dash cam, and asking $ 998 for it. Consumer Reports used to call these "packs". The fact that they are already installed will decrease odds that I'll buy from them. After tax, $ 1100 for stuff I'd never pay for.
@jimo.65469 ай бұрын
Were you out of turn signal fluid? I didn't see you use the turn signals when you made right turns at all...😁
@michaels95959 ай бұрын
8:22 huh i can clearly hear it on. 😅
@worthit4life4 ай бұрын
I don’t find that I am saving of fuel consumption with my hybrid crv 2024
@JAm-uo6oh9 ай бұрын
The CRV has the spare tire? 🤔
@joshuawhite47423 ай бұрын
Considering this is the top spec for CR-V I would have liked it if it was compared to the Rav4's top spec, this is about mid tier for the Rav4 and just makes it difficult to weigh up the differences between the two accurately
@enriquejamesd.martin7117 Жыл бұрын
can’t wait for the Rav4 redesign in 2025~!! will surely trade-in my 2023 Rav4 Limited in 2026 :D
@scott.j1 Жыл бұрын
how does it work when you trade in your car? I have a 2023 as well. will mine have to be paid off by the time I want to trade one in? how do they appraise the value of my car
@trey3024 Жыл бұрын
@@scott.j1depends on how much you owe on your auto loan. If the offer is below your current loan balance, you have to pay the remaining balance. If they offer more than current loan balance, you can credit towards your next vehicle purchase.
@ScubaSteveCanada Жыл бұрын
@@scott.j1 In the appraisal they ask if there are any liens on the vehicle which must be paid off. Then they appraise as normal for your vehicle. Dealers sometimes will give you a touch more if you are either financing with them or going for one of their higher-end models (or both).
@johnmartin71589 ай бұрын
@@scott.j1. What country are you in. I got an appraisal 3 weeks ago on my 2022 RAV4 Hybrid. I am getting in the 2024 this year which I ordered last year and I’ll get the new generation in 2025. Cheers.
@Mad1MikeАй бұрын
We just purchased a 2025 CRV. It was $3k less, bu that is trim-based. You missed the differences. The sound is fake in the Honda, why it seems so smooth. It is also a one-speed engine, it is direct drive in overdrive to the 2.0L engine at highway speeds, the dual electric engines all other times. 200 HP with at least 36 MPG. It can't tow my rubber ducky though, less than 1000 lb towing. It was my wife's dream car, I don't know why. Glad I told her to get the hybrid. I had a 1985 CB 900F SS motorcycle, this SUV gets the same gas mileage. $30 K more, but....
@gl59603 ай бұрын
I noticed that when you test drive the rav 4, you were not as deliberate on the accelerator as you when you drive the Crv, therefore not really giving it a real comparison.
@JackTheSkunk10 ай бұрын
I am a little more towards the Honda simply because I like the Honda dealer where I have been going for several years. The Toyota dealer just down the road has gotten more negative reviews about their service dept.
@richsmith3120 Жыл бұрын
I just don't like the screen placement.
@seanh23903 ай бұрын
hard to go wrong with either
@paulnaranong51210 ай бұрын
Where does this take place?
@mingko2153 Жыл бұрын
I have been shopping with Rav4 with XSE and XLE premium for months, and I have no luck to get one. So I finally bought the CRV touring yesterday. I tested drive both car, and researched a lot, I think in term of handling and noisy reduction, CRV wins. If you want Rav4, there are things you need to consider. 1.) Rav4 will be redesigned, and it will have a new look, so you may consider to wait to 2025. However, you may not want to buy the new generation in its first year because most of the problem will be fixed in the second year, so you will wait to 2026, then it will be too long. 2.) a lot of owners complained about Rav4 hybrid has the high power cable problem that I heard it will cost $6000 to $8000 to fix. 3.) Rav4 interior is too old fashion. 4.) With adding all the options, Rav4 is more expensive than the highest model of CRV (touring). These are only my own options, I believe RAV4 has its advantages because I guess it is still the best-selling SUV.
@powerguymark Жыл бұрын
The high voltage cable problem has been corrected.
@KR-ot5yv Жыл бұрын
I have gone through the same thought process. Bought CRV sport L Hybrid.
@ScubaSteveCanada Жыл бұрын
2025 RAV4 should get the updated hybrid system used on the Corolla Cross Hybrid too. Another reason to wait. Speaking of wait, and wait and wait, Toyota can't supply their hybrids in my area of Canada in reasonable timeframes. Hello Honda, which has 2024s in stock.
@DeSibyl10 ай бұрын
sucks the CRV doesnt have the 360 camera like the RAV 4 does (Rav4's top trim has 360 camera, whereas CRV's top trim doesn't)
@EazyT84397 ай бұрын
My first job was a car detailer and I can tell u NEVER get white interior!!
@bobobobobobo459710 ай бұрын
Sport-L trim goes for 40k right now at my area. I hate this market. Top tier cr-v feels better deal. RAV4 have way better features at low tier such as AWD being standard. This will be a difficult choice for many.
@swedishbob_73158 ай бұрын
In Australia, the Honda Hybrid have a blue edge on the badge
@ToyotaChrisWI Жыл бұрын
Without the larger radio, digital rear view mirror and memory seats they are the same price. Hybrid systems are much different also.
@neilashton9459 Жыл бұрын
Paddle shifting on a CVT doesn’t make sense but it sounds like Honda integrated some functionality into that. Also curious if either can be driven in full electric mode. Many can usually 10-20 miles which is enough for a lot of quick trips.
@kkgolf537111 ай бұрын
It cannot be driven in full electric mode. It would be nice for sure!
@johnmartin71589 ай бұрын
It’s a bit gimmicky, but they’re both nice vehicles.
@michaels95959 ай бұрын
Paddles are for regen braking strength not transmission.
@palo19424 ай бұрын
You save more gas if you know how to use it properly to take advantage of the increase mpg.
@htprimeaux8570 Жыл бұрын
Anyone interested in an ice rav4 you might be interested. I have a 2020 non hybrid ice RAV4. I love the car. Very rugged. Solid. Not one rattle. A more masculine car which I like. But the drivetrain specifically the transmission is not good. Surges and slips into a higher gear while slowing without logic. That’s in eco mode. Doesn’t do it in sport mode. Has something to do with gas mileage. The car gets good gas mileage. I’ve seen where the transmission can be reprogrammed to solve this problem but I couldn’t get my local dealer to agree there is something wrong. Used cars are so very very very expensive. But Buying a new hybrid rav4 would be out of consideration. Would I buy another ice RAV4. I would. It’s rugged. It will last forever. I figure it’s the last ice car I will buy. Oh yeah. IMO Honda makes this car for women and small families. Not men. Would I consider buying a Crv. Nope. Sorry not sorry. :-) Here’s an edit. A spare tire for the rav4 seals the deal. I will never buy another car without a spare again. NEVER!!! There’s also a ton of space with the seats down. Even with a spare!!
@patrickdewin9668 Жыл бұрын
Very curious what you think of the new Renault Espace hybrid 2024!
@bhupeshsubramaniam6926 Жыл бұрын
I am deciding between crv and rav4. considering rav4 redesign is almost near, should i worry about rav4 resale value when compared to crv and go with crv ?
@jonhansen474511 ай бұрын
We all know the RAV4 will have great resale value. If the CRV continues Honda's reliability record, it will also have great resale value.
@aofddofa66619 ай бұрын
simply u just saved me trip to two dealers ! thanks alot
@STEEZinNUTZ5 ай бұрын
badass view!
@johny313311 ай бұрын
why the hell u didnt mention that CRV doesnt have a spare tire?
@mkddoherty9 ай бұрын
he did
@peterf905 ай бұрын
One has to wonder how long the Rav4 will last till the power cable connector rusts needing a 6000 dollar repair. The price of these vehicles on the higher trims is disconcerting to say the least. Welcome to the wonderful world of electrification. I did test drive a Honda though and it was a very nice driving car and I’m waiting for a test drive on a Rav4 hopefully by November if not earlier. Not sure if I’m going to buy though I don’t imagine the prices are going to go down in the future. I know the Korean car manufacturers probably loving the prices of the Hondas.
@michaelsheedy Жыл бұрын
For $41,000, I would hope the RAV is a Limited, not an XLE. I wouldn't pay more than $35,000 for an XLE.
@StarSnow110111 ай бұрын
Prices are so high right now. I’m pricing a crv and rav. Both over $40k
@jeansandmyshirt6 ай бұрын
I wanted to sell my old highlander to get the 2023 rav4 hybrid limited. The cabin had so much engine noise it felt like driving a 2stroke moped. The engine just screams as if it's underpowered moving a heavy load. Seats weren't comfortable either. I don't understand why this suv is best seller in USA. Do the owners use their earpods or noise canceling headphones to drive comfortably? I'm really disappointed. I never test drove the new hybrid crv because I'm toyota fan. Its better resale value and bullet-proof hybrid technology. I'll just have to wait to drive the new rav4 2025.
@iMustPandaLean11 ай бұрын
9:05-9:25 they wanted to be in the video so bad 😂
@kaizhu83377 ай бұрын
RAV4 Hybrid has 219 HP with 41/38 MPG , the CR-V Hybrid only has 145 HP with 43/36MPG. RAV4 is about 4 inches shorter than the CR-V Hybrid.
I love your content but, mate... you're talking way too fast. I can't decipher what you're saying and I'm using your info to make purchasing decisions.
@abidgill517811 ай бұрын
Just got crv hybrid touring yesterday it is amazing way better than rav 4
@dginta79328 ай бұрын
Just ordered a RAV4 Hybrid. Up here in BC, Canada the similarly equipped models, the Honda CRV is $4500 more. No thanks.
@manojreddy81957 ай бұрын
How many months of waiting period for your rav 4 ? I’m also living in bc . Looking to buy hybrid Camry
@alessandronavarro8729 Жыл бұрын
There both great cars. It really comes down to personal preference and I prefer the crv