2025 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD: The BEST Compact SUV?

[@cjjrunone1]

2025 is my next vehicle xle with no sun roof

[@louispaxton8336]

Excellent vehicle. Blue chip!! I would avoid sun roof and AW D , think they may be packed into one of the two option packages. A plus is excellent resale value. And value is the word, here. Much more refined than when vehicle was introduced! Excellent review, as usual!

[@chabbysrides]

Thanks Louis! Appreciate the support.

[@jackfrost99]

Like you said no changes for 2025. I also think that is a good thing. The drive train has proven reliability so why change it. This is a great SUV. I wouldn't be surprised if the 2026 was a new redesign with the all hybrid system like they did to the Camry. Excellent review. 👍

[@chabbysrides]

Thanks Jack. Toyota indicated that there will be an engine change in 26. Not sure what that looks like yet, but we’ll see.

[@castercamber]

I wouldn't be surprised if you're correct but that hybrid only option is nonsense.

[@chabbysrides]

Yeah! My gut tells me it’s coming.

[@Snake-ms7sj]

Simple reasons why the RAV4 is the best selling CUV: -Naturally aspirated engine with good HP, no turbo. -Traditional transmission, not CVT. -Analog gauges, not everything digital. -Physical knobs and buttons for controls, not digital touch screen controls.

[@sptrader6316]

My 2024 XLE FWD gets even better gas mileage. 30mpg city, 40 mpg highway, on my recent 900 mile trip. Beautiful road trip car.

[@csan255]

Does it have the TSS 3.0 ? Ok. I heard you say TSS 2.5 still. Kind of scary that the 2026 trims will be all hybrid.

[@BandMtrippin]

Its good they retained the all gas 8 speed transmission. That drive train is very reliable... I have the 2019. I don't drive long distances for me to feel the need to go hybrid... And im all for reliability. Low gas mileage on bumper to bumper stop and go standstill traffic traffic. But 40mpg on the hiway. Mine is almost 6 years so far ive had to replace the Coolant bypass valve.. Disappointed just a bit to have to have replaced an engine part for a relatively young vehicle... But overall very satisfied.

[@honestabe1940]

$38,000[after tax’s] of complete uninspired vehicle, and that’s putting it nicely!

[@HarrySapsun]

Just a shame the security is so weak; so easy to steal!

[@HarrySapsun]

@@jimguzell4993 thank you yes, but now they can pop off your front light plastic and hack through the electronics from there. I want to try the remote battery disconnect.

[@timvibes]

Loud wind noise, loud road noise, and firm ride. Hard pass.

[@percivalgooglyeyes6178]

Correct. Very overrated vehicle.

[@Mike-f8z7u]

Yep! I own one. I'll add a couple things: Cramped right side leg room. I'm 5 foot 10 and my right knee it's always making uncomfortable contact with the console. Also, considering technology in 2024, the lack of windshield wiper speeds sucks ass. Really sucks ass... Seats and headrests aren't very comfortable, head rests are tilted too far forward. I liked my 03 Camry much better, but after 23 rust belt Winters, the the rear cross member was starting to rust through and I didn't feel safe driving it this winter. I'll live with the shortcomings of the RAV4 in hopes of similar reliability.

[@zeppyish]

1st 🎉🎉🎉