2024 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (inc. 0-100) review: Is this still the best SUV?

There are HUGE waiting lists for a hybrid Toyota RAV4...but is it still the best SUV in the segment? Paul Maric takes one for a drive to see if it still represents good value for money.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 00:58
Interior 02:43
Infotainment 03:52
Safety tech 04:52
Practicality 05:25
On the road 08:24
Driver aids 15:16
Performance 17:00
Verdict 19:40
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[@Richmond98]

Toyota Australia and their dealerships should be ashamed of their treatment of their customers on their waiting lists.

[@TheGillederais]

My friend waiting for 18months And the price he paid is $60k went up from $52k

[@JF-di1nr]

why? how? pretty blanket statement and I'm just curious.

[@Richmond98]

Some dealers offering gifts for long wait times. Others not offering a thing. Cancelled orders being sold at a premium to queue jumpers rather than giving it to the next person with the same vehicle on order. Attempts made to those on fixed price contacts to pay the increased price upon collection of the vehicle.

[@TheGillederais]

@@Richmond98 100% true story This is exactly what toyota dealrr at glebe told my friend if he can pay within a week when his rav4 arrived .

[@robertceroli3512]

​@@TheGillederaisToyota are jacking up prices to customers on the waiting list cause they the Toyota sheepies will just bend over and cop it. Tell your mate there alternative eg Havel H6 hyb sure not quite fuel efficient but comes close and before you start babbling on Toyota reliability we'll taxi companies are starting to use Havel hyb

[@mmcin719]

Have travelled 45,000k in our 2022 cruiser AWD, it is truly an excellent car with a comfortable ride and good power. Averaging 5.9 litres per 100 with mostly rural and freeway driving. Toyota reliability, with everything working flawlessly and cheap servicing. If you order one, it is well worth the wait.

[@fergspan5727]

It’s great car

[@michaelkbryant6165]

I'm glad you are starting to add cabin noise measurements in your videos.

[@bahadorsalami9938]

I have been driving one of these for over 12 months. I have been averaging 5.7 per 100 Km and I think the car is pretty quiet.

[@user-rz8gz4xm8s]

Love the channel Paul and team. Suggestion - about adding either verbal or short cut to control of passenger seat in cars and whether they are height adjustable. When car shopping this is a deal breaker for many people. Just would be a little bit of extra appreciated information. Cheers

[@craiggarside7878]

No review ever mentions the best thing Toyota put in their cars. Radar cruise that if you hold the button down for 3 seconds it switches to regular cruise control. So many Toyota don’t know that feature and it’s how every manufacturer should do it

[@michaelhenderson4990]

Had that for years in my Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. Awesome feature

[@SirDragonClaw]

Why would you want that?

[@craiggarside7878]

@@SirDragonClaw why would you want the option of two styles of cruise control? They can’t please everyone no matter how hard they try

[@iffathrazachowdhury3338]

ive got the exact same one in Canada.. I freaking love it..

[@JoshuaMutsawu]

Hey Paul, was wondering if you could do a Volvo V60 cross country review?? Great car and a station wagon that i adore thanks

[@JohanSchmidt]

Nice review Paul. I've got 9 months to go on my 19 months waiting list. You seemed much more enthusiastic in the previous RAV 4 review - I guess its competitors are catching up. Would you say this is one of the noisier SUVs?

[@d.k.1394]

yesssss

[@mazbpl]

Nice and informative review..i wonder if total power output remains the same under hard acceleration when battery is low. Seems like a catch in hybrids when quoting power and torque..

[@cameronnaidoo7383]

True. I guess you wouldn't need that "kick off power" too many times while driving. That's the trade off with any hybrid I suppose.

[@user-di4oe8uq5y]

I've bought a Nissan X-Trail Ti and got it straight away. No waiting for petrol version. Loving it. Greatly improved interior.

[@melvokip]

CVT ? Take it back

[@pummyy]

I have a 2009 xtrail CVT.havent missed a beat. Even the Rav 4 is CVT. NOT sure what you are complaining about. Interior quality is world apart in X trail.

[@Xale-yt]

@@pummyy Toyota's eCVT is not like a regular CVT at all.

[@pummyy]

@@Xale-yt The CVT fear is age old and is no different than DCT gremlins in early days.

[@user-di4oe8uq5y]

I had 2014 Nissan X-TRAIL for 4 years. No issues at all. Most reliable car I ever had. That's why I bought new one.

[@VelvetLogan]

My 2023 GXL is doing great. Serves me and my family just the way it should be.have driven 11000 km and my fuel consumption is at 5.3/100, which is brilliant. Paul, the EV mode makes absolute sense to me as I drive 45 mins (each way) in the freeway every morning (rush hour) to work and it is nice to see the mode kick in often, reducing the fuel consumption by a good margin. Reliability, ownership costs, and resale value are the three biggest factors that makes me a happy Toyota customer.

[@Bill-ki4zf]

Did you take a Mazda CX5 , Kia Sportage, and Hyundai Tuscon for a drive? Any of them would've been a better choice. And they are also reliable, with reasonable ownership costs, and good resale value.

[@VelvetLogan]

@@Bill-ki4zf yes, have driven a cx 5 but not the other two. It was slightly on an expensive side in terms of ownership costs tbh. And the fuel efficiency was not the greatest.

[@7thplanet121]

Noticed that you have it on normal driving mode put it on sports mode. For an hour long drive you can get around 40% electric. Have the battery view on the dash and you will get a better performance.

[@Thenandnowcelebs1]

I have a 2006 toyota camry. Really loud and bumpy to ride. I went for a test drive last week in 2024 toyota rav4 and felt like i was i was standing still. Quiet and smooth compared to my older car. So im happy

[@user-fb8lb2mo9c]

We grabbed our Cruiser hybrid in June last year. It’s a great car, save for a few minor issues, nothing mechanically just little things that eat into the enjoyment behind the wheel. The 2.5L can be at times quite raspy and the CVT is a little flat, the AWD hybrid however adds a lot of positives to balance out its quirks and even at overtaking speeds it seems to have ample pull. There’s a bit of wind noise around the top of the A pillar after 80kph and the centre armrest/console is as flimsy as a politician’s promise, it creeks like an old boat if you rest your arm on it. Consumption after 9000 km is at 5.8L, not what was stickered but not terrible either. It’s considerably less expensive to service and insurance wasn’t too expensive either. Around town it zips along comfortably, quietly and seems quite sure footed. All in all we’re very happy with this vehicle but it would be a different experience now considering how much they’ve jumped up in price 😮.

[@7thplanet121]

We have the 2022 hybrid cruiser. Almost everything performs perfectly. No flat tire sensor. (Wife didn’t notice as the car is very quiet 54db between 60 to 90 km/hr) Bought sensors that can go on the car and trailer. This is why I am selling my Corolla hybrid and bought rav4 edge.

[@Gaurav.Shakya]

Does your cruiser make squeeking noise when you apply brakes while reversing ? And also the battery 🔋 is never full on mine, regardless of how much i drive therefore EV mode can't be activated. Rav4 Hybrid Cruiser 2wd 2023

[@user-fb8lb2mo9c]

@@Gaurav.Shakya nah, all good there tho I have only ever noticed the battery being full once. Sorry I am of no help to you on that.

[@tomscharf4764]

eCVT

[@Bill-ki4zf]

So. Sounds like it's just alright. Nothing better. Typical Toyota ordinary. That's why a Mazda CX5 or Hyundai Tuscon or Kia Sportage would have been a much better choice.

[@Iraad4853]

I was waiting for you to this review

[@d.k.1394]

hehe

[@Udamishara89]

Am i the only one jumped in to watch the video all excited to see Paul in that Green and Black body fit 😬🙃

[@williamsolis1]

Dealerships should go. They're the bane of the car industry

[@anodize1]

Agree. These dealerships are getting more and more greedy. It is especially true after the pandemic. They are the modern day version of loan sharks. They can add $12K to $24 markups easily to the total price. The dealerships are the main reason why we are not getting a Toyota ever again.

[@ligmaballs4874]

I agree. It's a joke and un-Australian.

[@jasonso2893]

Does the new RAV 4 have a heads up display ??

[@Gopinathk17]

Those brakes are absolutely alright..thats how the regenerative brakes work. Nothing to worry about that noise.

[@aidanryan29]

Good honest review. Engine and cabin noise is horrible. How do you permanently disable the road speed limit sign notifications / chimes, very distracting….

[@dariu9]

I've had mine for a month now. It's in Adventure trim (I believe it would be an equivalent of Edge in Australia). Mild offroading on snow is alright, the sound insulation could be a bit better but also not too bad. I'm averaging at 6.5 liters per 100km, but the eco mode in it actually works. If eco is engaged and I'm trying to save the fuel, I'm able to get about 4 liters per 100km.

[@the_phope]

Hello! Dupa nume presupun ca esti roman, asa ca :)): de cat timp ai masina? Esti incantat de ea?

[@manojmagar2000]

If its showing 6.5 litre per 100 km in real world driving its 8 litre per 100 km, my jeep shows 8 shows 9 litre per 100 km but when i calculate its actually 11 litre per 100 kms

[@dariu9]

Sorry, I'm not Romanian, but google translate helps :D had it for a month and I'm quite happy so far.@@the_phope

[@dariu9]

@@manojmagar2000 1505 total kilometers with a 100 liters of fuel, so it sums up to 6.8 liters more or less. In sub-zero temperatures with winter tires.

[@Deathsencore]

Hey Paul, can you take the outlander PHEV on your offroad course?

[@salindal]

Bought a 2022 Hybrid Limited (I think it is called Cruiser in Australia) few weeks ago. Loves the drive comfort in the city and urban areas. I had a long distance few days ago and noticed couple of things that are never discussed in any of the reviews. I use tiptronic when I drive on windy roads so that I have better control (and I like the feel of driving like a manual). The first thing I noticed is when you drive on a gear and comes to a complete stop, the gear does not automatically goes to 1 (My 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander used to do this so I'm comparing to it). The other is RAV4 does not have paddle shifts and the gear lever is placed bit towards the back near the centre console. That means when you are taking sharp corners your left hand is out from the steering wheel for a considerable time likely causing understeer. So based on my experience the tiptroic system in RAV4 is not much practical especially when driving on windy roads.

[@mixalis6168]

Do a test on all the medium suvs ??

[@sem5397]

It’s probably a bit dated now but I still want one , I like the one with the black roof ….or the edge. It has the new digital dash I see , that’s good !

[@charleschin2612]

I think you should test the autonomous driving mode on real-time real world traffic situations and not on a private test track and then we'll all see how good of a car the systems has on board, but still a good video ❤👍👍🙏

[@NicolasCobbin1]

We ordered a cruiser hybrid awd mid 2021 and got it delivered after an 8 month wait. We also get slightly better fuel efficiency in ours which averages 5.5l/100km, so very happy with that. Unfortunately due to the chip shortage at the time we didn't get the bigger 10 inch display, stuck with the old tech, and a very crappy reverse camera. Overall a great car, and at the time weren't many others getting the same fuel efficiency, but that has changed now.

[@keithwilliams515]

Paul, did you check the tyre pressures? Dealer delivered mine with 44psi (cold) in each tyre. Just saying, as a regional driver I do disagree with you on the body control and road noise side of things. Otherwise, yeah, it's a good appliance.

[@kbling2946]

Mine was delivered with 62psi all round 😂😂

[@yougaming3936]

Took 2 months to get my rav4 GXL but totally worth got lucky as I didn't have to wait for a year lol

[@ankurmasih7366]

Everyone calls it a boring color but i have always liked Metallic Silver body contrasting with Black bits and pieces.

[@sarahbartlett1196]

What model is this one? XSE or Cruiser? Like the Sunroof.

[@DuongLe-qp2jq]

Hi Paul I need some advice from you please. How much should I pay for the Lexus NX 350F base model. Thankyou

[@d.k.1394]

too much

[@pauld6556]

My dad ordered back in late 2021 and just got his two weeks ago- just shy of two years! And add to that almost $5000 in price increase and almost $4000 less on his trade in. Toyota Australia treat buyers like a dogs breakfast.

[@aussie8114]

What do you expect. 2 years of inflation and 2 years of depreciation.

[@alexjansen1426]

Rav4 performance data not added to the google sheet?

[@AmericanRoads]

15:05 Because the EV mode is meant for driving around the parking lot at low speed.

[@AliRaza-bn7fl]

Hi do you know any petrol car with good fuel mileage hybrid cars are slow . Any brand under 50k

[@TaimurAmjad]

Surprised with all your rave reviews of the Haval H6 HEV, hot even a mention of it among competition.

[@TaimurAmjad]

Seeing all the RAV4 HEV Owner comments below... i am dumbfounded as to why this has a 2 year waiting period. if i remeber correctly you gave thumbs up to the H6 HEV on lane keep - same for suspension.. then there is all the extras which that comes packed with... help us reach a decision. which is better value for money not considering just "resale factor".

[@ccs7804]

excuse me what the suitcase size is?

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

Currently in use on car hire it’s very noisy on engine power

[@andrithio]

Worst thing about the RAv4 hybrid, by the time you get them, you forgot you ordered them

[@BarakTheWonderer]

Hahaha! I ordered one 8 months ago!

[@joytech23]

For the kind of car it is, I think it's quite a good all-rounder. For the price, I'm a bit shocked that it sells so well and is only held back by supply constraints. It really is quite a generic car given its price, and misses out on a lot of the things that competitors like the Sportage gives you at pretty much every price point.

[@Richkill]

sure competitors might be better but nearly all of them only offer hybrids or Phevs at $50-70k. RAV Hybrids can be had for under $45k I guess the general public are just sick of fluctuating fuel prices more than tech or 7 seats

[@bree4995]

People don't buy Toyota for the frills. The very opposite. Long term reliability.

[@MrRandomized94]

@@bree4995 most cars these days have long term reliability. My mazda is 22 years old. I don't understand the hype for the toyota, and this video proves waiting for 2 years is pretty pointless considering other vehicles that are readily available now. Unless you want to pay 60k for a standard, bland, loud, noisy hybrid.

[@st8595]

if people want a good, proven hybrid they won't go to mazda@@MrRandomized94

[@reelgreens4127]

Hype? which brand of car do most taxis and Ubers drive? Not Mazda. How many 1980s Toyota Landcruisers are still driving around. Not fancy but cheap to run and RELIABLE.

[@dbanbury01]

What’s the point there’s still an 18+month wait, I’ve heard multiple reports of people buying Haval Hybrids because they needed a vehicle with some waiting 2yrs

[@copaloadofthis]

I’d by a Havel just out of spite.. and no bloke should have to say this.

[@jacobsfishingadventures6004]

I have the current X-Trail E-Power Ti-L and i can say its way bigger than the rav4.

[@Invisiblefarter]

Are you going to review the BYD Seal?

[@CarExpertAus]

December 20 :-)

[@amrindersingh3949]

Great going to buy seal because toyota is not value for money anymore

[@Cold_Hearted_World]

lol BYD, pile of shit

[@kbling2946]

Owning a 2023 AWD Cruiser hybrid I can tell you it didn’t pick up the lane centring on the top lane due to the overlap in bitumen that created a line in the middle of the lane. Yes the engine can be noisy and the vehicle definitely needs more sound proofing. In saying that I’m at 9000k and averaged 5.3/100 over that time, it’s solid, Toyota reliable and great resale and looks boss, job done. 😂

[@steffidas4785]

Hyryder has a stand out design even being a hatchback ( I think)

[@_Murky_]

are they competing against themselves with the BZ4X? any idea on the price of that car. Toyotas a slowly morphing into each other with the same design profiles different sized versions.

[@domp8172]

Other people have got this 0-100 down to 7.26 seconds, all depends how you time it too, I guess.

[@devak18]

Why is it important that the window go all the way down? Is it something important?

[@Iraad4853]

We need the review of limited edition one

[@adjeistephen]

I have also bought rav4 xle non hybrid

[@jamesmwilliams1]

paul can we test a camry please

[@barsixful]

My 20 hybrid I find is NOISEY! I can get to work on 4.8 lts if I go easy. Usually around low 5’s. I think it could have been a little taller too but I love it and DONT GO OFF THE FUEL RETURN METER without RESETTING IT! Then Youl see true return.

[@TheGamer21HD]

Would be nice, if you could get one. I wish we could get our hands on the prime.😊

[@kidfreejones]

Considering Canada have a 2 to 3 year wait for Prime, even with the new gen announced next year I doubt we'll ever see it. Toyota Australia treat us like crap and we lap it up. No wonder the Chinese are keen to steal that with a simple thing called decent supply and price.

[@chrisandshazza01]

After hiring one I was also surprised at the unrefined cabin noise, I was really surprised being a Toyota. Is a shame because I love the Rav. Toyota could definitely do better with the in cabin noise.

[@vladthe3rd414]

I put a cruiser hybrid on order and the waiting time doesn’t bother me, but that my own unique situation as I’m not in a rush for a new car and gives me more time to save money. Waiting times may be fustrating but you need to do your research so you know what your getting into.

[@reelgreens4127]

I suspect in 20 months or so you’ll be receiving the next generation RAV4 and probably a couple of bumps on the price. Other models and makes will also be going up in price so it’s to be expected.

[@amrindersingh3949]

One thing missing here in Australia js front and back break support while on slow speed

[@canelsoghia7731]

Can you do a review of Toyota Harrier

[@hantusmostert]

Next that engine in the 70's series but 10k more, and another 10k more for the interior of a Rav4 hybrid. Maybe Toyota is the farmer, and we are the cow

[@seowster]

Hi Paul, you do great stuff and love your work. Quick one for you. You did a 2022 Rav4 review on the Edge Hybrid and commented how quiet it was in cabin. So quiet that you could hear your shoe squeaking on the side floor board. Now in this 2024 version you went on saying that you experienced a lot of road noise coming into the cabin - on the freeway over you could hear trucks and had to up the radio. I know it may not be an apples to apples comparison (different roads) but do you think sound insulation has gotten worse from the 2022 model to the current 2024? No cabin noise measurements unfortuantely for the 2022 version but your initial thoughts shared on that version made it out to be quiet Lexus like. Perception thing maybe?

[@7thplanet121]

Funny that so may people that have not driven hybrids say that you may not use the ev button. On my Corolla my record is 1028 km for 38 litres But I average 960km for 36 litres. The car gives you a score and it shows you how to improve.

[@Gopinathk17]

But the EV mode doesn't have enough power, it's very sluggish right?

[@kansan8453]

شكل وتصميم خايس وداخلية عادية

[@7thplanet121]

@@Gopinathk17 The car warms the engine in cold mornings and charges the battery, (this is important for engine life) once it charges over 50 percent ev is available there is enough power to get you through the back streets to get you to the freeway. While on the freeway it charges the battery and when you are about to get to work it is charged again and you go on ev mode to get to work through the back streets. The good thing is that the back streets speed limit is 60 some times 50km. The ev mode goes off at 59km/hr. If you want to make noise first thing in the morning and annoy the neighbours then this is not your car. If you want to drive for free in bumper to bumper traffic jams, if you don’t want to speed in school zones if you don’t want to give more revenue to the local authorities and you want to save money and your licence as well as having zero repairs and just pay $182 per or $280 fixed price services for 15,000 for Corolla and rav4 services then this are your cars. I recommend that any new car it doesn’t matter what manufacturer you should break in. Do not rev over 3000 rpm for the first 500 rpm no sudden breaking no towing for the first 1000km no constant ( vary the rpm)engine rpm. Add an extra oil change at least on the 7000 km. Use Toyota oil and filter as well as plug seal. It’s much cheaper than even the super cheap, Repco and Autobarn aftermarket parts. Also ridiculously easy to do. A screw diver , a 19mm socket or spanner and an oil filter tool., easy as.

[@7thplanet121]

As per your sluggish question. No it is not sluggish at all put it on sports mode and you get the engine and electric motor working together. Very quick and handles fantastic. Research Corolla chassis. Sticks to the road like baby 💩 on a blanket. Forgot to say that the car turns the engine off every time the foot gets off the accelerator except when the engine is cold.

[@Gopinathk17]

@@7thplanet121 I got that, I know in sports mode it has enough power but in EV mode does it have enough power?

[@nostradamus2642]

I own a 2020 RAV4 Cruiser hybrid and it's a unrefined noisy car in ICE mode. Paul, like you said the NVH is poor especially sound through the doors. Look forward to replacing it with the BYD Seal U PHEV when it arrives mid to late next year.

[@fredEVOIX]

please don't research how good byd are in China and if you don't have the time let me ask you a question when have you last seen a car lose it's entire rear axle with attached wheels on the road ?

[@dansbling]

and a cargo cover I just found mine!

[@RonRacer100]

Toyota's system is a pure mechanical system. Very reliable and low cost maintenance. These things will keep buzzing for hunderds and hunderds of miles. Something alot of car reviewers often miss. You should compare the driving cost of a Nissan to this car, Not to mention the sell value. Toyota and Lexus is all about reliability and efficiency.

[@satyadev1697]

Paul has a preference for other car brands over Toyota. He tends to focus on areas where Toyota can improve when reviewing their cars.

[@timothyjulius7602]

I don’t think this is the worst perspective to have. Toyota has long since been the company to beat, especially in the hybrid market. It just comes down to the fact that if they don’t keep innovating, everyone else can catch up. With the injection of GWM/Haval, MG and BYD, plus the strides that Kia/Hyundai are making, Toyota needs to work hard to maintain its market share, particularly given their price point doesn’t make as good a value proposition in this tightening economy.

[@vaisakh15762]

I don't think how hard other manufacturers try , they have never been able to beat the reliability of Toyota's. Chinese manufacturers come in large numbers, where they lack is this reliability factor.

[@NabeenKandel]

Does it have a sunroof ?

[@7thplanet121]

I searched everywhere for a video of the 2023 edge hybrid. There was a comparison but they couldn’t get one so that was a lie. Mine arrives Thursday. What I get is that it’s a cruiser hybrid but better much nicer grill and 19” wheels.

[@reelgreens4127]

But didn’t Toyota exclude power front passenger seat in the Edge which is available in the Cruiser?

[@damoontwo4725]

Would love to see you try to fit a set of golf clubs in the boot of the cars.

[@Renee-bz8ev]

Not an issue in the rav!

[@harismunaf9227]

Can you do a review of Peugeot 5008 😊

[@carsella11]

Toyota has really taken to heart the economics mantra of charging the highest price the market will bear.

[@simmadotyeni2614]

Hi Paul,Rav4 diesel still available?

[@CarExpertAus]

Unfortunately not!

[@fredEVOIX]

I live in a California like country from Europe, you can only buy a single motor for most brands except germans and they are all underpowerted hybrids, you don't see it yet in au and america but I have little doubt it's your future too enjoy diesel and petrol while you can one year we had good engines the next they were gone thanks to our governement giving manufacturers impossible emissions quotas to maintain, most sport versions are gone too

[@Artoootube]

Is outdated and loud inside, when is the new model coming though...?

[@ligmaballs4874]

I'd like to know that too

[@robcig]

Couldn’t get a RAV4 for love nor money. Toyota is allowing the Chinese to prosper with their greedy antics and ridiculous tactics. I bought a Mazda CX5 GT turbo and it is absolutely amazing.

[@Bill-ki4zf]

You'll enjoy that much more than a RAV4!!

[@BarakTheWonderer]

I think I have seen you do two video reviews of this generation Rav4 before. This review of the car by you seems MUCH worse. I'm scratching my head as to how this could be? Based on THIS review, where you are disappointed with and concerned in so many areas, I would disregard this vehicle altogether. Which would be a different conclusion from the one I would have had following the earlier 2 reviews. Objectively speaking, the car could not have actually become worse? So, does that mean you just woke up on the wrong side of the bed that morning? Or are your standards malleable? Or perhaps because there is such a long waiting list, with no cars available, you cannot offer your buyers service for this vehicle, thus the incentive to give a harsher review, so that consumers might choose a competitor through your car purchasing service? That would really be a blow to your integrity. I love cars. I have owned many brands. I don't own a Rav4. But, while not being the top in any one area, it seems to do a decent job of meeting the expectations in most for many consumers. Consumers in such diverse areas as Australia and the United States apparently agree, which must be why it is the top-selling automobile (excluding trucks) in both counties/markets. I am disappointed and wonder now, how much of an objective review I can expect from your videos. 🤔

[@imawildman]

Solid review, learned a lot. Cheers!

[@Shambles7698]

It's still look beautiful to me especially in pure white color . And it's a Toyota reliable and dependable brand

[@Bill-ki4zf]

Beautiful!!! You need glasses. And do you realise that other Japanese and Korean brands are reliable too?

[@reelgreens4127]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

[@jamesmwilliams1]

ok hive mind i really need your help please i have no one in my small circle that knows enough about cars, ive decided not to go the rav4 but to stay with the Toyota brand and get a Camry, do i get a brand new 2023 SX model or do i go back a year or 2 and pick up a top of the range SL , im not i rich man so i need something for 10+........i really don't know the best way forward i would appreciate any help or push in the right direction to help me find some useful info, thanks

[@gefwells]

I believe Toyota have stopped taking orders for the Camry due to demand, and 2nd hand are still a bit overpriced.. maybe wait 6 months and see if 2nd hand prices go down. Having just picked up a Corolla Cross SUV GXL AWD hybrid (which I'm loving after 11 month wait) try taking it for a test drive. It's the first Toyota model in Australia with the 5th generation hybrid platform, I've found it to be a big step up from my brother in law's 2019 hybrid Camry, and my father in law's 2018 Lexus hybrid in terms of efficiency. I think the 2024 Camry will have the 5th generation hybrid platform, and I think it's worth it. You can always drop a $1000 refundable deposit on a 2024 Camry to get the ball rolling, and get it back if you decide to go 2nd hand. Hope this helps.

[@jamesmwilliams1]

@@gefwells Thankyou for your reply mate In your opinion which is better Brand new 2023 sx model Camry or 21/22 SL model with low ks

[@THEAVATAR812]

Does anyone know how much differences 2024 vs other models

[@nephilimdj]

they just cut the lower spec model for 2024

[@dommonte3507]

I had a choice between buying a Toyota with a CVT transmission or a dual clutch from a different manufacture,, not a fan of both but went with a different manufacture.

[@turningwheelsyangge2770]

Many car brands have already started giving big discount. Just don’t buy if they don’t give you a big discount simple. The money is yours, and they want your money badly, so you have the bargain power , not them, don’t be fooled by their sales

[@Gopinathk17]

How can you bargain when the demand is high and supply is less ?

[@rapide12345]

We need an off-road test on Hybrid's, Plug-In's and BEV's, especially the new Outlander PHEV.

[@shaunh7463]

Outlander will probably destroy them. Few videos of it going what I’d say ‘far more than soft road’ and it performed excellently

[@kidfreejones]

They did one already for many of this size car I think this or last year.

[@rapide12345]

@@kidfreejones those are only regular ICE except for the Rav4.

[@AngusOutram]

Nissan e-power is well underrated as a competitor. Drives much nicer

[@Tiberius41]

I went to my local dealer and he told me a 90 month wait. I thought he was kidding, he wasn’t.

[@comment6864]

I could never live in a country where i couldn't use my right hand for operating all the controls.

[@koretipepine]

Can Toyota hybrids tow a trailer?

[@frankkrause9174]

This is completely impractical test. The moderator didn' t understand the purpose and how the hybriddrive works.

[@rforracemode5846]

i think these are overrated myself, but yourself a mazda cx5 or subaru forester instead, even the new CRV is nicer than these.

[@jeeefthegreat7555]

Should have bought a Toyota instead of that Ford. You'd have a car that actually works. ;)

[@Munyabrwn]

I have this same vehicle 2023 rav 4 hydrid AWD cruiser. The lane detection and all the safety tech works perfect on my car. My awd is abit quicken than that.handling is not as good as a cx5 and cabin noise is a bit high. I still luv it. Im averaging 5.6ltres and have done around 950km on one tank many times

[@TheGillederais]

How much did you end up paying for the awd cruiser? My friend got his for $60k. I got my cx5 gt sp for $54k. 6k savings to buy petrol for at least 5yrs.

[@kidfreejones]

The next gen announced next year will improve tech even further. Typical of Toyota, late to the party but then for that short period everything is great U told the comp steam ahead again.

[@TheGillederais]

@@kidfreejones extra $10k pls for that cutting edge upgrade

[@Munyabrwn]

@@TheGillederais I didn't buy the cx5 bcz the boot is way smaller than the rav 4 and much less space in second row. Paid 67k

[@reelgreens4127]

My RAV4 hybrid never displays a range higher than around 860km when full. Not sure how you reach 950km.

[@satyadev1697]

That’s true.

[@Joseph-pl8rf]

His old video claimed that it hits 4.7L but now it doesn’t?

[@applechewz87]

I noticed that too haha! I have the same car and get on average 5.0L/100km

[@reelgreens4127]

I have the same car and don’t get under 6.0l/100km for the average.

[@applechewz87]

@@reelgreens4127 what are you getting?

[@kartdoe]

Sounds like he is reviewing a Haval H6 Hybrid

[@awchyeah]

It still has the best fuel economy that isnt a PHEV

[@bigbannana4949]

Sunroof test it fails horribly shakes like it’s the drummer in airosmith when driving . Drivers door doesn’t open every time from inside . Rear hatch doesn’t open somet at all takes 30 to 50 try’s . Left with trolly full from coles

[@terrynquy]

To me I prefer rav4 edge cause ese is the same price as the cruiser

[@Gopinathk17]

RAV4 is the highest sold SUV in the North America.

[@paulturner9542]

God those seats looks cheap. A throwback to fabric trims in the 90s.

[@user-rf2sc7gj2q]

How much is the cost in Nigerians money?

[@aussie8114]

Sounds like it’s an ok car for those of us with bad hearing 😅