2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime Review: Perfection... Minus One Thing

Let’s test drive and review the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE!
The Toyota RAV4 has been around since the mid-90s, when it debuted as a unibody SUV in a world of body-on-frame ones. It was meant to mix the comfort of a car with the size of an SUV, and these days, it’s a common thing - so common (and popular!) that in 2023, Toyota sold nearly 435,000 RAV4s in America alone.
The RAV4 Prime is the upscale, plug-in hybrid version of the RAV4. The base model starts at about $44,000, and this RAV4 Prime comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 302 net horsepower from gas and battery power. Power goes through a continuously variable transmission to electronic on-demand all-wheel drive, and acceleration is impressive: The 0-to-60 time on this car is 5.7 seconds.
The RAV4 Prime’s infotainment system also has wireless Apple CarPlay, as all cars should, because I’m not using the built-in navigation.
This RAV4 is from the fifth generation, which arrived in 2019, so it’s getting old now. Toyota’s also debuting a lot of new models and new generations, so it’s not a huge stretch assume that a new RAV4 is on the way.
But this RAV4, despite its generation’s age, is great. It looks good, drives comfortably, has speed, and is easy on the fuel consumption. The black accents, crisp red paint, double sunroof, and timeless styling make it look really tasteful (and ready for adventure). Plus, the RAV4’s electric-only range in EV Mode is 42 miles, which is the length of the average American’s commute. Odds are, you can get to work and back with no gas at all.
The RAV4 Prime works for a lot of people. Whether it’s the best choice for you is up to your personal preference, since Honda, Kia, Subaru, Hyundai, and so many more automakers also have plug-in hybrid SUVs. But it’s a really great car, even five years into this current generation.
And hey, if you’d rather buy it used… there are tons of them out there.
Thanks for watching my KZbin channel. Enjoy the drive!
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[@TheCaptjamestkirk]

The biggest problem with this vehicle is you can't find one!

[@AlanisKing]

So many RAV4 sales!

[@12skits63]

Oh i can find one, but can't afford one

[@Gopinathk17]

Not any more. You can find so many in the lots now in the US. Or at least it can be delivered in a few days if you book.

[@mmahtnart8986]

I'm not an SUV person but I got to watch any review you do granddaughter. Super job (-;

[@AlanisKing]

Ah thank you so much! I appreciate it!

[@BadPhD777]

Ditto! Not an SUV person, but an Alanis fan!!

[@DanCohoon]

I was just thinking I really miss your reviews on Doug's channel, stumbled on to this, glad you are doing your own thing.

[@AlanisKing]

Awww thank you so much for finding me! I really appreciate it

[@SL54321]

I’ve had mine for 5 months. 10,170 miles and 55 gallons of fuel. I run the engine to hot at least once a week and use non ethanol. A couple long road trips in there where I really appreciated the gas engine. Enjoying it so far!

[@AlanisKing]

So awesome to hear. Hope it takes you far!

[@alcarasjosehiram3184]

We have 2004 Rav4, 20 years now, and is much better that all those hundy like cars, so expensive and 10 recalls coming no thank-you

[@marinosarria8111]

It's a good option for me because I have solar panels I can charge at no cost to me and use the gas too.

[@AlanisKing]

Yes! Totally

[@sailsmith2xds911]

I have the exact same vehicle - color and trim. When I first picked up my car at the dealer, it was charged to 100% but only showed 36 miles of range. As the car learned my driving habits, I now get 46 miles of range on a full charge. Most of my EV driving is in flat terrain.

[@AlanisKing]

Great choice. I hope it’s treating you really well!

[@theonlyosker]

Yup, mine says 49 miles when fully charged, but goes between 42 and 50 depending on road, conditions, a/c use etc. etc.

[@MarcTheWatchman]

Another banger of a video! That EV test was great and the animations/background history in the beginning really added to the experience. I enjoy this format but will admit I personally prefer the full in depth review one (although I will say the amount of detail you go into even with the 5 likes/1 dislike is really well done). Keep up the good work!

[@AlanisKing]

Ah thank you! I also love the full format - some weeks, we just can’t do it. We had a few reviews in a row that we filmed while two deaths were occurring in the family, so we really had to truncate filming time. More full reviews soon!

[@MarcTheWatchman]

@@AlanisKing thanks for the reply, so sorry for the losses by the way. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family 🙏

[@UnCannyValley67]

Why do you keep saying “In an economy like this”, as if the economy is terrible?!? The economy is actually doing great - and one of the current top economies worldwide! Thanks to Joe Biden! Vote 💙 ❤

[@AlanisKing]

The stock market is great. I check my investments all the time! For many people not invested yet, or who can’t afford it, prices keep rising while their wages don’t. Many folks are struggling

[@vasantos-re4hb]

AK - LOVE the review! One big area no one really talks about is stop-and-go traffic. I wish the auto industry would measure engine idle time. There is MAJOR gas savings to be had in a hybrid.

[@AlanisKing]

You’re so right! Thank you for watching 🤠

[@DoctorB303]

Great review. Definitely appreciate the criticism of the seat comfort for long drives. I’m currently looking for something to replace my daily that is very comfortable for long road trips. What car or manufacturer makes cars with the most comfortable seats? I’d definitely like to see a video where you go over your best roadtrip picks

[@AlanisKing]

That’s a really good question! The Mazda CX-90 (also on my channel) was very comfortable for an eight-hour round trip

[@bartlybaert9592]

Volvo . By far .

[@steveprinty5674]

@@bartlybaert9592I bought a used ‘81 Volvo 245 DL in ‘84. We kept it for 3 years. It had the best (most comfortable) seats of any vehicle I’ve ever had, before or since, including my current 2014 GMC Crew Cab Denali.

[@longnguyen-zu1qe]

❤❤Lovely car but the price 😢. Number one stealing too.😊

[@DrummerBoi1993]

Excellent video as always Alanis! I actually like the RAV-4 it came such a long way! The idea of a plug-in hybrid sounds very interesting! It’s a Toyota, so you can’t go wrong! Probably one of the few SUV’s I’d drive, you’ve given me something to think about! Again, excellent review Alanis!

[@AlanisKing]

Thank you so much, as always 🤠

[@mamawstyotor]

We bought a 2022 RAV4 Prime three weeks ago. We were absolutely blown away! We also have a 2017 Rav4 Hybrid Limited, but it is no where close to being as fun as the Prime and its 302 HP! Great review! You hit all the highlights and features! Unless you own one of these, you can't appreciate everything it offers!

[@AlanisKing]

I'm so glad you're enjoying the Prime! Have fun with it!

[@alvolante4164]

Seat ergonomic is a disaster in most cars since 2013 aprox

[@mekg5430]

I totally agree that a PHEV is a great compromise between an ICE and an EV! Going even 35 miles on electricity is going to cost well less than half the cost of 1 gallon of gas to go the same distance!

[@AlanisKing]

Yes! Exactly!

[@morganmtu4525]

C'est toujours mieux qu'un moteur 1.3L downsizer sur Renault ou Peugeot

[@supermodestmouse]

i bought a 24 Rav4 Prime XSE about a month and a half ago. My commute is about 60 miles round trip. So I'll ev to the freeway, HV on the freeway, and then EV off the freeway and then back. The car says i average about 90 mpg in my after trip report. I don't use my whole battery either. In the month and a half i've had it, i've put almost 1500 miles on her and used about a tank and a half - even with 3 trips from san diego to la and back. i love this car. Also, I'm 6' tall. I can sit in the back comfortably even with the front seats pushed all the way back. honestly, i love the car. I'm coming from a 20 year old 4runner so all the gadgets and gizmos are leaps ahead of what i was using. Also, people complain about the road noise, but it's actually quieter than my 4runner. I have the radio up so i don't really hear it. I'm really hoping she's going to last another 15-20 years. finally, my little rescue dog who usually hates cars, actually likes this one. so it's doggo approved.

[@AlanisKing]

Awww I love that. I'm glad you're enjoying the car, and your dog is too! Rescues are great!

[@scottanthony3426]

Too bad they chose to put the spiffy "accent lights" on the front instead of real fog lights. They already had the power there. Some of us actually drive these in dark rainy or foggy conditions.

[@UniversityOfTurmoil]

It can't be long until someone phones the authorities saying there's someone locking women in the trunks of motorcars in deserted parking lots. :D

[@AlanisKing]

We’ll record it if it happens!

[@odendahlc]

Great review. I have a 2021 Rav4 prime and love it. Got it 6 months ago. Living in the country, sometimes we exceed the battery range. With the way we use this vehicle, we are getting 94 miles to a gallon. Calculated for every tank a gas in the prime. we used almost 2 tanks in the Rav4 limited. It is a great vehicle.

[@AlanisKing]

Love that. Great choice! Thank you for watching

[@bobdylan3024]

"Economy is bad ... in this economy" - no one is going to pay extra 20k over gas only model to save on fuel. There are some other reasons to get Rav 4 prime, but you forgot to mention those .

[@Sami-Nasr]

The boot takes you !!! it is really big

[@AlanisKing]

Yes!

[@dylanchapgier9504]

Great vid! Quick question: no more Alanis Report Card?

[@AlanisKing]

Great question! I do that on my long reviews (non-“5 Things”), so when I do long reviews, it’s there! These 5 Things reviews are my shorter format 🤠

[@GaryGarner-l8d]

I like the idea of the prime but the last time I looked, the prime is about $10,000 more than the RAV4 hybrid. I don’t think that one can make an economic argument for buying one.

[@AlanisKing]

Totally fair!

[@henryhonda8408]

With the gov't rebate I figure I paid about the same as if I would have bought an XSE hybrid. I bought an Prime XSE without the technology package.

[@gamby16a]

This was a brilliant review (as usual). This is exactly what the average American needs for everyday driver duties. If i could afford one, it's exactly what I need

[@AlanisKing]

Truly, thank you so much 🤠 I appreciate you saying this

[@bobbythomas5357]

Okay. How much would you think you spent on electricity to charge the car for those 35 miles? Vs gas?

[@isaacjohn1044]

I bought 2022 rav4 prime SE. It is almost 2 years now drove over 13k miles with less than $150 gas. Isn't that amazing. During the summer time charge goes up to 55 miles, but i got arround 47 mile while driving in the city. During winter it only goes up to 49/50 and able to drive 42/43 range. My nephew bought 2023 prime XSE. He is getting less than manufactures offer 42 miles .i dont know why but he paid more money. Ragarding the seat comfortability, i did not notice anything bad even though it is not leather seat. I think it is comfotable.

[@AlanisKing]

That’s awesome. Glad you love the car and seats 🤠

[@henryhonda8408]

Your nephew might be a little aggressive with the gas pedal. Easy does it & he will easily get 42 miles. I just bought a Prime XSE last week and I'm already exceeding the 42 miles range Toyota says I'll get. I'm like you I get around 50 miles in EV mode and I drive in ECO mode which helps. I believe I can probably get an extra 10 more miles of range after my Prime is broken in.

[@carypyke935]

Great review Alanis !!!!

[@AlanisKing]

Thank you : )

[@flamewarrior8172]

Looked into buying one of these a few years back. Went with the forester instead, more off road abilities!

[@AlanisKing]

I want to try one out!

[@jarletronerud]

I drove the USA east coast in a rental RAV 1,5 years ago. The seat was comfy for me. The only thing I didn't like was the steering. It was too unconnected and American for my taste

[@AlanisKing]

“Unconnected and American” is a hilariously fun way to describe it

[@ryannatividad3137]

That's most Toyotas (as well as many other mainstream vehicles) in North America unfortunately. I had a similar complaint with my brother-in-law's Corolla SE. The car handled decently for an economy sedan, but the steering was far more disconnected than my old 07 Honda Civic Coupe. Funny enough, my husband's 2015 Yaris has some of the more connected steering of any Toyota I've driven. It's not amazing, but gives me much more confidence, and compares favorably with my old Honda. I think the Yaris steering is different than most American-aimed Toyotas since it is primarily designed for the European, Japanese, and other markets where small, affordable city cars are bigger sellers.

[@riotproductions8336]

I've had my Prime for 6 months. The first couple of months I noticed the charge was maxing out at 36-40 miles. I'm guessing the cold weather had something to do with it here in North Jersey. This summer I've been getting 46-48 miles of charge during the warmer weather and a few heat waves. The Prime seems to perform best when the air temp is in the 70s from my experience. The Heat and AC will subtract some miles, as well as highway speeds. Right now with my regular driving and daily commute, I'm getting 42-45 miles of EV only range and about 1200 miles between fill ups.

[@AlanisKing]

Awesome. What good stats. Hope you love it!

[@JohnDiMartino]

I own a 22 prime Se, it’s ironic the seats are one thing I love , my girlfriend loves them too we do 12 hr road-trips like it’s nothing in this thing. I have the cloth seats, though they are super comfortable. My last vehicle was loaded F150 lariat, and she couldn’t drive in it for more than a few hours without being sore. My real world range is between 40 and 50 miles on my Daily commute. I’ve had a vehicle over two years and the range hasn’t changed one bit.

[@AlanisKing]

That’s awesome! Glad you’re enjoying it

[@Francisco.Alvarez98]

Good afternoon Alanis! I found the squeal you gave when the tailgate was going down very hilarious! 😂

[@AlanisKing]

Francisco! Hi! Thank you 💙

[@zeroelus]

I love the excitement around 4:18 when the hatch is closing.

[@AlanisKing]

It’s always so exciting for me

[@saranrathakrish8468]

Can I ask you something?

[@sethgunn8256]

Yes

[@henryhonda8408]

@@sethgunn8256 😂😂😂😂

[@zinzhu1950]

I got 2021 Rav4 Prime XSE. I get around 52 miles EV range full charge when using Ecco Mode in Florida. Stop by gas station every 6 months or so. Love it. Thx for good review.

[@AlanisKing]

That’s awesome. Great choice. Thank you for watching!

[@ofcbob6391]

Ahh,, just the person to ask. Zinzhu, does your Rav4 sit up just a bit higher than a regular say, gas Rav4? If it does, must be those red shocks found only on the XSE trim?

[@Kerleem]

The modern day Camry (in terms of popularity)! I understand the appeal, its the perfect mass market car. I’ve seen many around here in The Netherlands as well since PHEVs are so popular. I just can’t believe during Covid, the markups on these were so high in America…I remember seeing these listed for 60-70k, 🤯

[@AlanisKing]

Omg! Hello! Love talking to you in the comments so much. I agree. It’s like the SUV Camry!

[@zakpritchard4595]

Seats seem to be your enemy in a lot of cars. I would love to see at the end of the year rankings of the cars you drove a seat ranking as well. It would be a hilarious little bonus to the countdown. Just saying.

[@AlanisKing]

Hahahahaha we have had two seat issues in close proximity! They’re usually fine. The only cars I remember having bad seat issues in were the Maverick, this one, and the C8 Corvette

[@ryannatividad3137]

They are expensive, and not the cheapest to run vehicles necessarily...but most Volvos have possibly the most comfortable seats that don't include ultra-fancy electronic luxury features (50 way adjustments, massagers, etc.) in them.

[@dtgold57]

Great job with that range test

[@AlanisKing]

Ahhhhh thank you! Thanks for watching

[@hynsum]

2:45 "...it has a 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine which makes 302 net horsepower..." Not sure if folks understand that's combined system maximum output, not just the 4-cylinder... (The 2.5L 4-cylinder by itself makes probably around 200-hp)

[@AlanisKing]

Yep, net HP for the hybrid system!

[@scottanthony3426]

Doesn't it have a tach? (To tell when the gas engine kicks in.) That was my question, how high the RPM climbs when your stone cold 2.5L engine fires up at highway speed. The price is a heck of a jump over the regular hybrid. $ 10K buys a lot of gas for a hybrid, or if I opted for the SE Prime, I could probably get a Limited Hybrid. I know there are some rebates, but now they seem to apply to leases. Discouraging that the seat comfort was flagging at 90 minutes. I wish they'd spend less on panoramic sunroofs and more on seats, including lumbar support for the PASSENGER side. Passenger side lumbar seems to be tough to find in cars that aren't upper tier. Toyota did add some sound insulating glass (windshield and front sides) to the Prime. Curious if the '25 hybrid and Prime will use the Gen 5 hybrid drivetrain, as they did in the '25 Camry, and (I think) Crown Signia.

[@AlanisKing]

The normal-setting display (and the one I used) replaces the tach with a dial showing charge vs. energy use. So, if I remember this dash display correctly, you see when you're using power (accelerating) vs. gaining power (regenerative braking), but not the RPMs

[@Harko-]

The outro sounds like an excellent deal: You continue to give us excellent reviews, and we continue to watch and like them 😀

[@AlanisKing]

Awwwww you're the best. For real. Thank you

[@wicked_smaaht]

You are so correct about the seats. I drive one for the last 5 years, and the only complain I have, are the seats. I have the lumbar adjustment, it still doesn’t help.

[@AlanisKing]

I’m so glad my assessment resonated!

[@captainvector]

I agree; I had one in this same beautiful color but the seats are what made me let it go.

[@joe97nsx]

I think it's the heavily forward slanted headrests. I have an NX with similar ergonomics. I ended up getting a special giraffe seat cushion and it made all the difference in the world.

[@jinfield]

OoOo the seat comfort might be sadly due to the type of Prime you had. Your’s was the Premium Package XSE (the rarest to find) which ideally should be the most comfortable but I have feeling it is not with the type of ventilated seats they put in it. I have the XSE Prime without premium package and have no issue with driver seat comfort. Did you get to try the other RAV4 Prime trims seats? Nice video!

[@AlanisKing]

That’s a really good point! I only had this one, so I could only try these seats. I’ll try to get another one! Thanks for watching 🤠

[@marclovescars]

Is it me or did Alanis double her follower count in the last 30 days? Fantastic! It blew my mind that she only had 10,000 subs given the quality of her content. Congrats Alanis! 100K is in sight!

[@AlanisKing]

Hahaha I did! It was the last video about Donut. Up literally 9,500 from it. Thanks for your support 🤠

[@minnethreat]

ahhh so the RAV4 has the Forester problem. The seats.

[@AlanisKing]

Some folks have said they’re fine in other trims!

[@minnethreat]

@@AlanisKing we have a Forester Wilderness and I'm 5'1" and I don't like the back seats for longer trips.

[@jontnoneya3404]

4 hours on the road and your back was hurting? Girl it wasn't the car, you had to PEE! You should take more breaks! 😃 Good to know that you found it quiet. I've heard mixed reviews. Some say it's a really loud vehicle and others said it's pretty quite. Good review tho. It's appealing for sure but man....the prices are really crazy right now.

[@AlanisKing]

Thank you so much for watching! Prices are wild right now

[@WaylonDog]

Toyota’s supersonic red is such a great color, we have an older Barcelona red Prius in our family and the red is so dull in comparison. The only red I prefer to supersonic is Mazda’s soul red metallic, but I’ve heard that it is pretty prone to chips and scratches :( Great job as always!

[@AlanisKing]

Thank you so much. Soul Crystal is one of my favorite colors ever. It’s stunning!

[@the_DOS]

Why do you keep saying because of the bad economy? What is so bad about it? All my stocks are the highest I ever had, I can't buy another house because of how many people have extra cash to go over by 100 to 200k on the offers, unemployment is one of the lowest in a . Are you talking about food prices and gas prices? If the economy was bad, we would have high unemployment, people's homes would be foreclosing, etc. Hell, you can hardly get this car because it's so popular, which means people have the money to buy it.

[@AlanisKing]

My stocks are also great, but not everyone has access to stocks and is feeling the pain of inflation + stagnant wages

[@ofcbob6391]

Nice review. I always wondered how the transition went when it switches from EV to gasoline motor. Pretty smooth from what we saw here. Question for anyone: does the Prime trim sit up any higher than a regular gas trim model? It just looks kicked up an inch or so....anyone?

[@AlanisKing]

It was so smooth! I’m out running errands right now, but if you Google the dimensions of both cars, there should be one for ride height

[@Sami-Nasr]

I have one of those for more than 3 years, I like it but the wind noise is more than you wan to hear, those bars above the roof would make the noise more, I wouldn't recommend them, when you hit the gas the engine is very noisy, that is a way toyota make to improve the MPG as petrol engines have better MPG at higher RPM "revultions per minute", the transmission is not CVT, it is eCVT it has no belt nor pollies, it is toothed gears and electric motor, it is seamless, you don't know that you have transmission until you have to change the gear, you don't feel the transition between EV and HV mode unless you look at the screen "or you hit the gas" the EV range is at least 40 miles in the city in good conditions, I charge regularily and I don't worry about the gas prices I don't find the seats uncomfortable, 2 weeks ago I drove it 150 miles no discomfort, never felt discomortable sitting in it for hours, something I do on weekly bases driving in the city during the weekends

[@AlanisKing]

Yeah, eCVTs rock! I love them

[@dchang168]

Gas cost money, yes. But don't forget electricity also cost money.

[@snowairland]

I’ve owned a 2023 with the softtex seats since last July, I’m 5-10 175lbs with boney prominences and I agree the vehicle can get uncomfortable during long drives on my elbows and knees, but the seat stays comfortable for me.

[@AlanisKing]

Nice choice! Thank you for watching 🤠

[@LaGrammont27]

The best thing for me is the driver seat. It is sooo comfortable for me. I was constantly in pain in my Sube Forester seat, this is a relief for me. Weird, right?

[@AlanisKing]

Very weird! Thanks for watching!

[@BlueSkyCrystals]

Fantastic review! I am trying to help my sister get into one but YIKES they cost a lot 😂 On a separate note, great article on Jamie Chadwick! I saw it on Motorsport and it was really a great read.

[@AlanisKing]

Omg! Thank you so much for watching AND reading

[@mercurials54]

5th gen RAV4 looks good, wonder why this setup ain’t available on the new 4Runner hybrid.

[@AlanisKing]

It’s sooooo good looking

[@spinal_capped]

You’re spot-on that hybrids solve so many issues. Especially good for non-home owners without charger access. Now if only Toyota USA would partner with Mitsuoka to let us get an official Buddy package here from Japan!

[@AlanisKing]

Yes! They're sooooo good

[@arlinaxelrod]

Another great review!!! I stand behind the “How many Alanis’s test” as the best unit of measurement for car space. I figure my RDX is about 2.5 Alanis also.

[@AlanisKing]

I’ll have to try an RDX out! Thank you 🤠

[@AarmOZ84]

RAV4 Prime is very fast. That is so much more important than its amazing fuel economy and almost as impressive as its ability to fit 2.5 Alanis in the trunk. 😉

[@AlanisKing]

It is fast! And it fits multiple Alanises!

[@kaylyerly2818]

Love, love your video! Super helpful! I’m interested in buying the 2024 RAV4 premium. (Not hybrid). Do you know if it has a digital speedometer? Thank you! 😊

[@AlanisKing]

Thank you so much for watching! I think the non-hybrid Premium has a partial digital cluster. Physical speedometer, digital display in the middle

[@kaylyerly2818]

@@AlanisKing Awesome, thank you! And, thank you for responding so quickly! 😊

[@Yotadude2025]

The seat comment is the sole reason I went with the limited hybrid (2024). The seats are FAR better and the passenger side is power/height adjustable as well.

[@AlanisKing]

Very interesting! Thanks for adding to the seat convo

[@lacko0819]

This color is amazing!!

[@AlanisKing]

Isn't it! I know some people will say it's just red, but it really does make the car look like it's in 4K

[@Stijn5]

@@AlanisKing Call me a simp, but you have amazing eyes.

[@AntonioGarcia-zg7nz]

I tried this channel but hearing you call this a car multiple times tells me you don’t even really understand what you’re reviewing. It’s not a car.

[@AlanisKing]

If you watch my videos and tell me I don’t understand what I’m reviewing, then that’s something you have to work on within yourself!

[@mr88cet]

Great background music, BTW, and yes, great review! As you alluded, a road-trip test of EV-Mode range might not be very representative, since the vast majority of road tripping is driven on gas, but interesting information anyway! In town, as you pointed out, it’ll be better. For whatever it’s worth, our 2017 _Prius_ Prime started out getting about 33 miles driving in town, but after 9 months, that dropped, in three distinct steps, down to 21, then bounced back gradually to 25. A few other Prius-Prime owners have also seen a drop, but few have seen it go down as far, nor bounce back.

[@AlanisKing]

Very interesting! Thanks so much for adding this context, and thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

[@mr88cet]

@@AlanisKing, you bet! A few clarification points, regarding my Prius Prime’s EV-range changes over time: - The differences in range really are differences in the actual range, not in the “GOM” _estimates_ of that range. It really does drive a shorter distance. - The difference really is how much it charges into the battery. It’s not just climate control burning more energy nor other parasitic effects; it really is cutting off the charge sooner. - The Prius Prime’s drive system is essentially a scale-down of the RAV4 Prime’s, with a couple important exceptions (especially importantly, not having the RAV4 Prime’s rear motor). So, most of the basic mechanisms involved are equivalent/analogous.

[@tedadamgreen]

What a solid real world test of range and good job explaining it as best anyone really can. And it’s an impressive range for highway use. With in town it would certainly excel far beyond that. What an educational and entertaining review.

[@AlanisKing]

Ahhhh thank you Ted! I appreciate this!

[@BBQ_T_Bone]

I bet there’s no “prime” roller coaster at six flags Also, someone asked on a Cars & Bids post where Alanis went. Still waiting for the what really happened “The True Story of…” video

[@AlanisKing]

Awwwwww I love the Six Flags joke. Thanks for always making it. Unfortunately I am not allowed to speak about the last place 🙈🙊

[@BBQ_T_Bone]

@@AlanisKing my creativity is shrinking on the six flags joke 😂 I had to resort to emojis once As for the “last place”… this is making it even more juicy that you can’t talk about it 😂… someday there will be a tell all book

[@saranrathakrish8468]

You should review the rx500 h

[@johnnoob]

We bought the same car (in white) last fall, to replace my wife's daily driver. I love driving it- the technology/comfort/cargo/etc makes it such a nice car to live with. I must have the seat dialed in for me (5'11") as we regularly do a 2.5-3hr drive and i've never noticed the seats being uncomfortable. My only complaints, aside from the price, is that the passenger seat always feels a bit higher than it should be, and I wish the blind spot monitors would beep if you hit the turn signal with a car in your blindspot. It hasn't been an issue, but my ND miata has this and our previous mazda 3 had this, so i've become accustomed to it. Plus the car beeps for a million other reasons, it seems like the blind spot beep would be a no-brainer.

[@AlanisKing]

I'm so glad you like it, and thanks for the seat feedback! It bothered both husband and I, so we figured there was definitely something to it

[@johnnoob]

@@AlanisKing I was almost positive the "one thing" mentioned in the title was going to be the price 🤣 I'm sure you've already moved onto a new press car but lowering the back so that the seat is tilting upwards was a game changer in the comfort department

[@genechronister7085]

The horn socks. It sounds like a clown car horn! It's also hard to get the cruise control to cooperate. Otherwise a real nice car

[@AlanisKing]

Hahahahaha I should test the horn next time!

[@christophhengl]

haven't watched the video yet, but wondering if the one negative thing is no wireless carplay!?

[@AlanisKing]

Nope! Has wireless

[@christophhengl]

​then i have to watch it after work to find out 🙂

[@henryhonda8408]

@@AlanisKing my only complaint on my new Prime is the infotainment since Toyota changed it to subscription based from your smart phone. It's slow and a horrible experience, my 2020 Rav4 hybrid's infotainment was way better! 😭

[@cinthe3]

One of the rare times a car is super common but holds its value so well.

[@AlanisKing]

Makes so much sense

[@johnnixon2504]

Idk. Soul red crystal and artisan red have me convinced 🧐

[@AlanisKing]

Such good colors

[@iiiiiiiii62._2]

The background music at the beginning had me laughing😂

[@AlanisKing]

🤠🤠

[@AliAbbas-pd8tc]

I have one and in the same color. I absolutely love it!

[@AlanisKing]

Really great choice

[@abrahamk9]

Great video! Can you do more real world test of plug in hybrids?

[@AlanisKing]

I will definitely try!

[@AlanisKing]

And thank you 🤠

[@Goldendad1]

My decision to buy one, Prime that is was met with a wait time of 3.5 to 4 years. Initially I thought I’d go for it. Then I started to wonder what model year I’d end up with and rethought the vehicle entirely. The next day I went to my local Honda dealer and bought a CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring. My salesperson advised I might have to wait about 2 months. It was delivered in 6 weeks. All good.

[@AlanisKing]

Nice! Hope you love it

[@Flying-Fox19]

Toyota should just discontinue this model and the Sienna hybrid. They tell ppl it will be a few years wait so what's the point of playing the lottery trying to buy one. Residents in Canada have the longest wait times I hear. CRV hybrids are pricey but are easily attainable.

[@AlanisKing]

Tons of comments about wait time. I wish people could get them more easily!

[@GarrisonGrosenbach-x6p]

Loving these reviews! Was a big fan of DRS when that was happening but hopeful that you could return to that format someday. In the meantime keep creating amazing content for us to enjoy!

[@AlanisKing]

Awww thank you. Glad you enjoyed. Really appreciate that you care to watch and listen

[@sambith]

435,000 vehicles in one country is nearly the same number of Kia Telurides just recalled in the US for fire danger.

[@AlanisKing]

I love Hyundais and Kias but they love fires

[@mikeatgoogle501]

I own the Prime SE for 2 years now. The cloth seat is not comfortable for longer driving. It needs more firmer cushion!!!

[@AlanisKing]

Hope you love it otherwise!

[@minnethreat]

I have an idea. Compare the Prime to the TRD? or other trims?

[@AlanisKing]

I would if I had other trims! There’s only one in the fleet usually, so we only get the one the automaker specs

[@minnethreat]

@@AlanisKing cool :) I actually really like the current RAV4 and a vast majority of Toyota's current crop!

[@jackgreen9722]

Thanks!

[@AlanisKing]

Omg thank YOU! I appreciate this so much

[@Chesternut007]

Wonder if this would be a worthwhile upgrade from a 2020 base rav? Great video

[@AlanisKing]

I really like this. Had a lot of RAV4 commenters say they loved their 2020, and this generation is getting old, so may be worth waiting for the new gen! Thanks for watching!

[@philipf2705]

Was waiting for a rav4 hybrid xse for almost 2 years here in Vancouver. Got lucky yesterday when someone couldn't get approved for financing on their Rav4 Prime. Not the colour i wanted but was luckty to able to get one faster than the hybrid i ordered. Sometimes visiting the dealership to look around pays off. Great video Alanis

[@AlanisKing]

Thank you so much for watching! Really happy you got the car. Hope the other person is doing okay too. Enjoy it!

[@philipf2705]

@@AlanisKing Definately I wish the other person well :)

[@Jewls838]

wouldve been a great addition if you had a POV of the cluster being on EV then having the engine go on

[@AlanisKing]

It would have! But it’s very hard to place a stable camera when you’re moving. It would need to go on a suction mount, and there aren’t a lot of areas you can suction to that face the instrument cluster and can get that close of a frame on it

[@grahamblack-deegan3227]

I just did a 5 hour road trip and found the same dislike in the front seat and what I found helped was using the heated seats.

[@AlanisKing]

Good idea! I do that too!

[@ShapeReset1]

Love my 2024 Rav 4 prime!!! EV mode charges to 50, sometimes 51 miles. I have gotten about 45 miles in EV only mode with it in city driving mainly. Main issue I have with it is volume control pause issue when using android auto. Definitely they need to fix that!!! Otherwise, super comfortable for me on long road trips and a very stable, quiet, phenomenal car!!!

[@AlanisKing]

51 miles! That’s awesome!

[@edgarcorrado]

I believe her,hips don't lie!

[@Jorge_Magallon]

Cool review. Why the ‘Wedding March’ song?

[@AlanisKing]

Husband’s choice!

[@hollybirge4087]

I just love that it has an old school PRND shifter.

[@AlanisKing]

: )

[@davidp2888]

I had 7 videos in my queue this morning. I watched yours first. I'm a shorter guy (5'4") and I rented a RAV-4 a few years ago. I found it difficult to get into, but otherwise I liked it.

[@AlanisKing]

Ahhhhhhhhhh thank you for putting me first! That's so cool!

[@JimmyDeneus-e9k]

🤎🤎🤎

[@AlanisKing]

: )

[@jswizzlestick]

62?! Holy moly you like a cold car

[@AlanisKing]

Hahahahahaha no I like a hot car! When husband is filming B-roll (or A-roll) in the Texas heat, turning on the car is his one break from it

[@Jazzzz-yz9qq]

Careful when posting videos in your house Alanis.

[@AlanisKing]

Totally! We kept any street signs and numbers hidden in that bit. Thanks for looking out!

[@Jazzzz-yz9qq]

@@AlanisKingOh no you didn’t. I found your exact Address and I never even been to that State

[@ryannatividad3137]

You've got to be careful...but at the end of the day, someone motivated can string together enough clues to figure out where you live no matter what. It's virtually impossible these days to have your location completely off the grid, especially if you are in any way a public figure who needs to do videos and social media as part of your career.

[@Jazzzz-yz9qq]

@@ryannatividad3137 I agree. This one was wayyyy too easy to find. Put a couple of streets togethere and that was it

[@Kwincy5]

Great review, as usual. Keep the reviews as awesome as you are.

[@AlanisKing]

Awwww thank you, truly

[@ramonahumada4]

I got rid of my 2021 RAV4 hybrid for the same reason. Not good on long trips!! I got my maverick hybrid and I can honestly say it’s better all around. Love the MPG, practical, comfortable, fun, great daily, and great on long trips.

[@AlanisKing]

Two really good cars! Hope you enjoy the Maverick for years to come

[@Flying-Fox19]

Seats were uncomfortable? I've sat in a few at dealers and they are hard.

[@ramonahumada4]

⁠on waht?

[@OntarioRimrunner]

Why does it look like a Pontiac Aztec?

[@AlanisKing]

Hahahaha

[@henryhonda8408]

You're kidding right?

[@fallguy4209]

You must be blind

[@saranrathakrish8468]

Nice pants

[@coreyporras2918]

Hell yeah

[@AlanisKing]

Hell yeah

[@T.E.S.S.]

plud in hybrids are incredibly dumb and pointless. if you can charge a car, get a full electric. the focus should be on full hybrids for the masses until the charging infrastructure works for everybody. anyway, the RAV4 is a nice car. I'm over 6 ft tall, and I can comfortably sit in the back.