Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2024 review: Cruiser | Does the best-selling family SUV better Honda CR-V?

[@tectoramia-sz1lu]

We have recently bought a 2020 model and are very pleased with it. We are getting around 50mpg, which I don't think is too bad for an AWD vehicle.

[@lilpopism]

I have this car but the AWD variant . One thing I’ll correct you can here the engine turn on and off. The EV aspect to it is very quiet. But the engine is loud

[@MichaelGarrard-kw2qr]

Having had one on order for 18 months and then being told it would be over 2 years wait, I gave up and switched to the CRV Hybrid which came after 2 months. So glad I made the change. If you watch the US reviews on both models the conclusion seems to be the Honda is a better car all around. Don’t forget with the RAV 4 you get hit with the price increases while you are waiting.

[@chrisgray4239]

Yep, waiting for the update...looks like an industrial 🦖 dinasaur

[@josephyoussef4445]

By the way, it's an ecvt... It's a totally different technology than well known weak CVT!

[@BradleyTemperley]

Amen brother! The Toyota e-CVT uses permanently meshed gears in a planetary gear set. Motor/Generator 1 regulates the various speeds of the wheels, engine and the larger M/G2. M/G1 spins forward or backward at up to 7000rpm to provide the ratios and regenerative breaking at the front. I noticed in my AWD that the rear wheels are powered briefly when starting from a standstill, even at gentle throttle. The Prius AWD (not sold in Australia) had this feature too. This gives more grip. M/G2 provides plenty of torque and reasonable acceleration before the engine is required. I haven’t driven a recent Honda hybrid but their design philosophy had always been to emphasise the engine and not have a motor capable of moving the vehicle beyond car park manoeuvres. I have no love of SUVs but I’m pleasantly surprised at how good my second hand Cruiser AWD is. Handling is great.

[@josephyoussef4445]

@@BradleyTemperley thanks! Also the rear wheels are powered when turning corners, I notice. It's an amazing setup, sophisticated yet reliable.

[@BradleyTemperley]

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[@veebee3969]

Toyota Australia is cheating customers on map upgrades. I bought my RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid in 2021. My average annual mileage is around 10,000 km. Given the low mileage there is no great rush on my part to do the annual service which I normally do within a month from each anniversary date. During the service I have the free map upgrade (customers are entitled for 3 map upgrades free). However on my 3rd anniversary service, Toyota refused to give me the 3rd free map upgrade. After a couple of lengthy discussions with Toyota Customer Service I was told that I am not entitled for the 3rd free map upgrade as I have gone pass the 3rd anniversary date by a few weeks. This is gross cheating. Shame on Toyota Australia.

[@christopherrichards7486]

I try a Highlander Hybrid it was very good on the hills and also on the motorway it's very good on everything and i really wanted to try the rav4 to see how The difference is between the Highlander and The Toyota Rav4. and i also want to see the difference between the boot space in between the highlander and the boot space as well.

[@devcrestha]

I need exactly this car ❤. My dream Car RAV4.

[@CRAZYBOT9371]

930km of rage that’s pretty dam good my parents own a Kia carnival 2022 which has a 850km of range

[@Robbo-eh3wb]

I don’t understand all these people waiting for rav4s. I bought mine 2 months ago and it get’s delivered next week. Very weird. Was I lucky or something? I got the light blue colour.

[@suriyakumpiro]

Coz last years everyone need it not only Australia

[@Robbo-eh3wb]

@@suriyakumpiro so your are not from Australia? Must be a delay in other countries then. Sorry to hear. Hope it comes soon for you. :)

[@jededge]

Great review

[@dcsyd16]

Looking forward to 2025 new version. The images that are being proposed look awesome

[@BluePandaa284]

If you planin to buy my 25 probably you have to wait till 2028. Toyota australia currently is suing by lots of customer. There is no new car in Australia. They are just selling their car to some people who are trying to sell much much higher than recommended price.

[@Mark-o1z]

I bought a new 2024 Honda CRV hybrid. I test drove the RAV4 and it’s nice but Honda I’d definitely built better. It feels better on the road and more like driving a higher end vehicle.

[@Rex-gf2pp]

Hi, I am interested in the 2024 Honda CRV as well. Does it have 360 camera in build?

[@TheAkshatkalra]

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[@worrywart1311]

Thanks but I'd take a Honda ZR-V. Similar on-the-road price. Points in the RAV's favour are better value for money, ventilated seats, the sunroof and a bigger boot with a spare tyre. The Honda is (in my view) better finished, has a nicer dash and an arguably better hybrid system (spends more of it's time around town in electric mode). It has heated rear seats as well as front. No extra charge for any colour. Cheaper services at least for first five years with internet connectivity to on- line services thrown in. The outward view is excellent.

[@aussiedeplorable8670]

Longevity, turbo no thanks, Toyota make the best hybrids by far

[@worrywart1311]

@@aussiedeplorable8670 The Honda ZR-V hybrid does not have a turbo.

[@JMEAUS22]

​@worrywart1311 that's his point

[@pelicanvibe]

I don’t think the colour choices you noted are right for the 2024 model

[@garycusack9247]

why does title say GXL

[@shotgunwound]

Just bought one! now to wait for delivery!

[@Shizzle17]

I'm eying one at the moment, what has the dealer said about delivery time? I don't trust the Toyota PR fluff they advertised about it being ~6 months

[@shotgunwound]

@Shizzle17 i was told 8 to 10 months but with no guarantees as to this

[@SunnyNagi]

why does title says GXL?

[@snip3d]

If only you could buy them.. 3 year wait plus $70k once ORC.. buy something better and dont wait. Good to see the review model they gave you had the "new" tech package.

[@andrewm4199]

What is the point of reviewing a car that you can’t get for two or three years?

[@ReneGate63]

Don’t let these salescammers fool you.

[@craigweir8875]

I don’t know about ‘having to feel like you’re saving the world’ to drive a hybrid a bit of an idiotic statement. Just for the saving in fuel cost it makes good sense.

[@AbhishekHari1234]

Hoow does this compare to a Lexus NX?

[@swedishbob_7315]

NX is way more $$$, run-flat tyres, a better quality interior, a better sound system, and boot space is about the same size... same hybrid system, RAV 4 better value

[@stevotrotter]

@@swedishbob_7315 NX is around $33k more.

[@lorrainelorraine6074]

Anyone to buy me this beautiful 😍 amazing car. Toyota is the best in everything. Answer my prayers 8

Neat! 😎

[@hantusmostert]

wonder if that engine will go into a 70's series someday

[@suriyakumpiro]

I’m gonna get it soon. Cost is 57k. AUd

[@TheAkshatkalra]

I am planning too soon..but confused between 2024 rav 4 cruiser 57k AUD or 2024 crv hybrid 60k AUD.

[@suriyakumpiro]

@@TheAkshatkalra yes mine I ordered rav4 cruiser AWD 57k with smartleasing.

[@TheAkshatkalra]

@@suriyakumpiro how much wait time ? 1-1.5 years ?

[@suriyakumpiro]

@@TheAkshatkalra they said 6 month maximum

[@suriyakumpiro]

@@TheAkshatkalra I asked them last year have to wait 1-1-1.5 years

[@barsixful]

My only disappointment is CABIN NOISE 😢

[@CharlieXie-vn6iw]

not a GXL tho, its a cruiser.

[@dandandan3515]

please change your title, it show GXL

[@Ederson9926]

titled GXL but review Cruiser

[@blastoisecharizard]

The quote "you had one job, just one" comes to mind 😅

[@GR19611]

Why can't people use phone but they put a huge tablet in your face to distract you?

[@MM-mo9hn]

yeah good luck getting one tho. 1.5-2 year wait.

[@phizzle24]

Guy at work sold his with 15,000kms on it for $6500 more than his drive away price 16 months earlier 😂

[@goldenrupee420]

Why do you remind me of that “Apparently” kid 😂

[@Grant80]

My biggest no why pay 51K when u can have a H6 top force 45K

[@djizzah]

why are you reviewing this car its not available just wasting viewers time

[@kanga1234567]

😂 when was it discontinued?? 😂😂😂

[@djizzah]

@@kanga1234567 try and buy one

[@BradleyTemperley]

Available, but with a very long waiting list.

[@enesfazlic6017]

Hahhaha its not even a GXL 🤦‍♂️ Its a cruiser. Really dude?

[@djizzah]

really dodgy channel this one

[@muhammadharits3237]

Kia sportage is better 😊😊

[@andyyuen84]

Nothing beat Toyota hybrid efficiency. Only drawback I found with RAV4 is the long wait list

[@wandiletembe]

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