Hybrid vs Hybrid | 2020 CR-V vs 2020 RAV4

[@jbizmirli]

It is like watching Avengers unite. I love these two guys and seeing them together is even more fun. Keep up the great work, Alex and Sofyan!

[@fritzair]

Two of the greatest car reviewers on you tube. Keep them coming.

[@sinine]

Love the collab you did, great work! For me, it's this vid is just re-affirmation - I drove the top-spec RAV4 hybrid in January (vaguely knowing that Honda will also make a hybrid at some point) and watching this I know I made the right decision - I bought the CX-5 signature :D (had the previous gen CX-5 for 5 years before that and did a dealer trade-in)

[@danoltd]

be prepared for repairs, they are coming.the mechanic is your friend.

[@HumperMKB]

What Alex has managed to do in his video is giving us info not easily found on official materials. 👍 Most other reviewer just gives us the same thing on sales materials

[@pobster88j94]

Crv is very minivan soccer mom. RAV4 looks rugged and drives more like a truck/suv. I think men prefer the RAV4. I made the mistake of buying the 18 crv. After 8 months I couldn’t wait to trade it in. The plastic inside that’s shiny scratches no matter what you do. The gas leaks into oil. The car will not warm up in winter or defrost windshield. That and it’s beyond boring to drive. The entire look and feel is a minivan. I had buyers remorse from month one. I got the rav and I couldn’t be happier. Such a nice change and now I feel like I’m in a truck and more in control of the road. Speakers kick ass, and it looks dope.

[@truthistruth615]

Pobster, CRV is the better choice. Not sure what you were thinking when you traded yours for a Rav4. Maybe you had gotten the wrong model of CRV.

[@joekannoo]

2 of my favorite reviewers since Motor Week. Congrats guys

[@markp6586]

Great collaboration video! Appreciated hearing both of your perspectives on these two hybrids. Please team up again!

[@IronCan88]

I love my 2020 Rav4 XSE hybrid. The interior is sporty and love the sport suspension of the XSE....You sit tall, have great view, yet still have great handling that is similar to a sedan. Also the two tone pearl white body with black top looks unique.

[@RaY_77W]

You have to understand that the Crv was there before that generations of rav 4 ..so its gonna have some weaknesses but advantages as well...i love the crv... but the rav4 is great too

[@RaY_77W]

Generation*

[@entertained...]

i think you really can't go wrong with either depending on your priorities, but the rav4 has some advantages as (i believe) this generation is two years ahead of the cr-v.

[@inspiredmessenger]

Two different types of hybrid systems. To complicated for me, these guys help. Toyota has been doing it since Prius was born. We cant ignore the Honda Insight either. One old man bought a used Insight and drove it over a 100K himself and willed it to his grandson at his death as his most prized possession! He expected it would never die! I might get one of those Insights. 0-60 in 7.3 seconds is fast enough for me. Alex reviewed the Insight and said if it had a wider tires, the ride would be as effective as higher cost hybrids. And that he would even consider purchasing over a Prius. Sofyan is no lightweight either, he explained why Kia and Hyundai should not be overlooked.

[@fenceman53]

Love the “Hybrid and Crossover” channels mode

[@mikijsmauss]

Went with Rav4 Hybrid, totally happy!

[@mikijsmauss]

@Ohsaint p I`m from Europe (our Rav4s are made 100% in Japan), i dont have fuel tank problems.

[@mikijsmauss]

@Ohsaint p It would not be a deal breaker if 100% i would know all rav4 will have it. My Audi have this issue, but you can fill it up anyways - just pull fuel nozzle out a little bit.

[@ecoRfan]

Mikijs Mauss certainly Made in Japan is a good sign.

[@newchannel1231]

What about the: 1 fuel system in both engines, direct injection or what? 2. Battery tech and capacity and price (cost of replacement). 3. Fuel grade?.

[@huskydinosaur2860]

Who cares? Nobody is going to spend the money on a brand new hybrid while we are nose diving into a recession with gas I just bought at $1.48 a gallon yesterday and rapidly declining due to both a decrease in global demand and an increase in price war. Manufacturers that focus on low entry-price decent performance SUVs and trucks are going to be the only ones making money anytime soon.

[@ShersGarage]

Very limited info. RAV4 has dual injection, CRV uses port injection. Regular gas. Toyota uses NI-MH battery, Honda uses Li-ion.

[@newchannel1231]

@@huskydinosaur2860 Its just temporary drop due to Covid19 pandemic.

[@concretecharlie51]

@@huskydinosaur2860 a little pessimistic, brosif

[@huskydinosaur2860]

@@newchannel1231 You know how I know its not temporary? Look at OFS companies massive downsizing and early termination penalties for future projects being cancelled. An offshore rig or even wells take a LONG time to get all the engineering, design, budget, land, taxes, lawyers, and all that stuff in play which can be years before a single drop of oil is pumped, and yet projects already underway are being cancelled. This represents billions of dollars. If experts with that much money on the line and insider knowledge think that it won't be profitable even years from now, so much so that they are willing to take a financial hit right now during a crisis to cut their losses, that tells me cheap gas is here to stay.

[@PhilSowden]

This is like watching a car review at x2 speed! Great video!

[@abelardoconesa9512]

DONE!!!!! Why do they need to combine channels to some degree. Alex you do a fantastic job , you do not need anything from this guy!!!!!

[@julz2392]

This was awesome. Two KZbin car review giants comparing two compact hybrid SUV giants. 🙌💯

[@Bull3t28]

Got the 2019 rav4 hybrid 11k miles made in Canada , no gas tank issue.. So far so good.

[@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744]

Nice

[@ryanlittleton5615]

That gas tank issue on these is really odd I must say.

[@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744]

@@ryanlittleton5615 yeah it only some of the ones made in us i think about 5000 of them

[@ryanlittleton5615]

@@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744 Well that's good. But what I can't understand is how that's even happening.

[@tonymanero5924]

Nice collaboration! my two favourite reviewers!

[@hereigoagain5050]

Glad to have two great choices (3 with the Escape hybrid?). We love our RAV4 Hybrid. Like Alex & Sofyan.

[@1g2002541]

Man, I’ve been waiting for this clash! Thank you so much!

[@ronaldmail00]

You guys are the best professionals! Alex I love it when you bring on guest like him and Roman.

[@raydavies3278]

Roman ?? yuk.

[@marlon9683]

Redline , I like what you’re wearing !! The dark denim jeans , white shoes and red shirt !! You’re killing it 😊😊

[@dlg5485]

I actually like the separate control stack for cruise control in my new Tacoma. Steering wheel controls are getting a little too busy these days.

[@goochigoochs3836]

Two of my favorite car reviewers got together. Nice.

[@mistersparkle522]

Thanks guys... Def the review I've been waiting for, for a while now. Luv both ur shows guys

[@RichardShelton]

I live in Tucson. Once you have ventilated seats, you don't want anything else. So..... Thank you for the very nice review, guys. Good job!

[@leeflorack7798]

I have ventilated seats now and never use them. That's why there are so many options I guess.

[@cryptocrush-823]

We literally just bought the 2021 RAV4 Hybrid yesterday. We absolutely love it! 41mpg, and, this is a combination of driving city, highway, and mountain driving.

[@sammyjammy6647]

How does it handle mountain passes or steep grades in general? Does it struggle?

[@cryptocrush-823]

@@sammyjammy6647 Not at all. We live in Eastern Tennessee and travel thru the mountains quite often with zero issue. We love it!

[@johnwalck3133]

Did you hire the camera guy from Cloverfield and Blair Witch Project?

[@bluewave2536]

Alex always come up with interesting comparisons. Nice work!

[@advancedsannesson]

Always informative Alex, so much knowledge in your videos! Great work! Camera work though... The jittery nervous camera movement is the sign of an inexperienced operator. I like you fixed camera videos much better!

[@hitzchicky]

I think I want the CR-V, but I'm going to wait for a re-design. I was surprised they didn't combine the release of the hybrid with a the release of a re-design.

[@modernsoccer1860]

There wont be a redesign for crv until fall of 2021 when all new 2022 will be released. Honda says the 2021 will be 5th generation so no redesign. So you will be waiting for long. just get a 2021 rav4 when released this summer. Toyota would have fixed all consumer complains

[@rodneyfsplace1596]

Great Video! Very informative for both vehicles. I prefer the CRV Hybrid though. Also loved that two of my favorite youtubers teamed up to make this video. Kind of reminds me of the Marvel Super Hero Team up Comics..

[@ramseyhazemey795]

Great comparison, with Sofyan Bey. Very informative and well done as usual.

[@1967ABCDEF]

Alex is so eager to talk , does not allow Sobiyen to complete this thought :) Loved the comparison !! Nicely done ...I like the CRV , just because RAV4 feels claustrophobic. That said , will wait for second generation of CRV hybrid .

[@WaltANelsonPHD]

Yes. I dont think Alex needs to dominate. He can relax. It is still good to see both working together.

[@kirivanyam6035]

I'm waiting on the RAV4 PRIME review in the near future.

[@AwesomeJoe007]

Same here. I'm excited for its release as I'm planning to buy one.

[@kirivanyam6035]

@@AwesomeJoe007 To replace my 2013 Volt.

[@jxmar_]

Kirivan Yam it’s going to be very expensive

[@kirivanyam6035]

@@jxmar_ I know it will but I'll wait on the reviews and I'll compare it to the Tesla Model Y top pricing. I just feel more comfortable with the backup gas as I am with my Volt that's around 94K miles and so far used 460 gallons total in 4 years of ownership. The RAV4 cargo space and comfortable seating for 3 in the mid is a hugh selling point for us. We already have 2 RAV 4 previously 2013 and 2015.

[@henryhonda8408]

So you still have the 2 RAV 4's?

[@TheDavidandre610]

Wow 😀😀🤩🙌 I can't believe this partnership!

[@Thomas-qk7wf]

Thanks, Alex. We're looking at the CR-V Hybrid and the Escape Hybrid. Would be nice to see a comparison review of the RAV4, CR-V and Escape Hybrid vehicles. Keep up the great work.

[@MustachioFurioso9134]

Didja ever make a choice? What did you end up going with?

[@Thomas-qk7wf]

Jes H not yet. We’re waiting till all the madness settles down.

[@YS_35]

Two of my favorite car reviewers!!! You guys are the best!

[@chandankumar50]

I like the way they gave verdict they were not biased towards any car.

[@danpak7988]

I wish these reviewers would address the RAV4 fuel tank issue. It's what is keeping me from buying a RAV4 hybrid

[@sERKdaDON]

Same

[@rncondie]

Alex did mention the tank issue in another video. I have learned to just slow the flow when filling and I always get a full tank.

[@danpak7988]

Oh really? That's good to know! Thanks

[@atorres061509]

I also just slow the flow while refueling and get over 500 mile range. Hopefully they will fix this issue soon but to me it's not a deal breaker

[@afcgeo882]

The issue is simple: the fuel sensor is bad. It shows “empty” with about 4-5 gallons left in the tank, so while people think it’s empty and can only add 9-10 gallons of fuel, the reality is that it wasn’t empty. Toyota has a TSB on it and a fix coming in a few weeks (a new tank sensor and gauge re-program). You can realistically drive over 150 miles after it goes to empty.

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

The cameraman trying his best to give me motion sickness

[@theColombiano11]

The cameraperson is trying to get all angles of Alex's junk... he's packing!

[@dominicfong6341]

The cameraman must have used to work for Jar Jar Abrams.

[@johnnyViDeO]

@@dominicfong6341 What cameramen? It's a drone!

[@martinmartin5904]

Camera is fine : you are experiencing the first symptoms of this flu

[@joepah51]

good point.. It was annoying to watch but couldn't pinpoint why

[@joseabrahamportugalmarin2217]

These guys are even better together! 💪🏻💪🏾

[@dandanny5815]

When two experts meet. Great review there guys. 👍🏾

[@Jluislive]

Good review, I like when you two do these together.

[@P87-z4h]

Let's not forget that the Rav4 Prime plug in comes out this summer. 0-60 in 5.8 seconds and 39 miles in all electric mode.

[@myytchannel6632]

That sounds good, but how much does it cost compared to this Rav4 on this video? How much expensive it it over this one in the video?

[@chiefkevbe]

Please do more episodes like this!

[@Logan-mq8om]

2 of my favorites together. Great video.

[@oldjoec3710]

For the CR-V, indicated 212 HP "under some conditions". Those conditions involve driving over 100 MPH, and only last for the few seconds it takes to use up all the battery charge. You can NEVER get more that 180 or so under anything like normal operating conditions: Max acceleration at any "normal" speed is always achieved by serial-hybrid operation, and so is limited to the power of output of the electric drive motor. Once the battery is discharged (very quickly), you're down to the 143 HP engine alone, and with generator-motor losses, you'd be lucky to get as high as 125 HP of actual driving power. 212 HP is very shaky (shady? mendacious?) accounting. (I own an Accord Hybrid, same drive system. I love it and it serves me well, but to call it 200+ HP is ridiculous.)

[@adasmith7141]

Nice review 🙌🙌 I like both of you guys in this video! Thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@richarddecicco3288]

The features on the Toyota are more desirable, especially the cooled seats, great video

[@rusack7174]

Not in Alaska.

[@doge3760]

@@rusack7174 heated rear seats are desirable tho

[@hughmoore3251]

Cooled seats is almost enough to make me want the Rav4, but so far the CR-V has too many other things I value.

[@SuperFredAZ]

No spare tire for the CR-V, not for me. Thanks for this.

[@jsponson]

To be exact, no spare tire well. I don’t mind buying one aftermarket but don’t want it to intrude into the cargo space. Carrying a spare in the CR-V means you ruin the usable shape of the cargo area. E.g. I don’t mind that the Accord hybrid doesn’t come with a spare, at least there’s space for one.

[@MsWendyken]

No spare tire, definitely a down side......🤔😦

[@jonathanwolman1049]

If you do a lot of highway driving out in the middle of nowhere, you really want to have that full size spare when it’s needed.

[@SuperFredAZ]

I leased a standard CRV with a spare tire. I only drve 6K miles a year so fuel savings compared to the hybrid is not a big deal for me.

[@KEYVLU]

This is best video duo moderator I ever seen 😝 love you guy’s video the most

[@bodystomp5302]

Both are superior compact SUVs and frankly the only two I'd consider in that class.

[@navinstrument8353]

Interesting duo. Alex and Sofyan should do a surprise visit to Scotty

[@garlandburgan7051]

I really like both of you guys and your reviews.

[@hummadmalik]

Excellent review guys, I have a request can you please make a comparison video of the Honda safety system (CR-V) vs Toyota safety sense (RAV4).

[@richardritter9047]

great review by two of the best. CRV all the way, although I wish the front seats were ventilated and the screen was a tad bigger.

[@eganfo]

Nice teamwork guys.

[@wilbersalguero]

You guys forgot the cámara rear view mirror on the Rav4..😔😔

[@rowan729]

And the fact that the infotainment screen is raised, for ease of glancing from the road. Also that small cut out window from the A pillars on the front doors= more view.

[@douglasyong6939]

Amazing review, now please do more comparison videos like this

[@adstix]

Fantastic collaboration 👍

[@SJFijianRick]

Great to see a segment with the both of you so I don’t have see what each channel say lol

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Honda just need to put accord’s 8 inch screen in CRV, and it will be perfect.

[@henryhonda8408]

The infotainment screen also needs the updated style that my 20 month old 2019 Honda Insight has...... not sure why they placed an outdated system in a brand newly released CR-V.

[@alphach1mp]

The lost in spare tire is a deal breaker.

[@hedgehogthesonic3181]

@@fcex558 Their engines are also bad, and burn oil badly, same goes for their transmissions.

[@tony_25or6to4]

"The windows are larger than the Honda, I don't understand why the windows don't go all of the way down". Duh, because the window is larger and has to fit inside the door. They could have a shorter window and higher sill or put in a static triangle window and had the window go all of the way down.

[@martinmartin5904]

and the Rav have all those tiny pillar Fr & Rr inside the upper door frame glass area .This helps to internalize the windows . I like the cleaner design of the Cr-v : 3 lateral glass instead of 5 on the Rav & anyway I will never be at the back of the crv trying to rest my elbow over the opening .

[@redscorpion757]

Awesome review cool to see both of you guys on one show !!

[@nnguyen2000]

Alex on Redline Reviews ? Niccceeeeee

[@BanBiofuels]

The RAV4 has a frowning grill that makes it look like a unhappy constipated frog. The spare tire and better fuel economy, however, makes the RAV4 the winner.

[@henryhonda8408]

I call the front grill the "angry chinaman" look. I agree the spare tire, better fuel economy AND ability to tow a small trailer makes the Rav 4 the winner in my books. I wish the Rav4 hybrid would have the front grill of the Adventure/Trail model but it's not a deal breaker.

[@claytonowens1687]

A "constipated frog"? What, do you have a degree in frog gastroenterology?

[@pobster88j94]

Christopher Calder what? The rav is the sexiest suv out now in the class hands down.

[@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744]

@@pobster88j94 i agree especially the xse trim

[@henryhonda8408]

For looks I prefer the XLE because it doesn't have the ugly silver slab on the front and rear bumpers.

[@needleontherecord]

Alex keeps talking over the guy. Let him talk dude

[@orlandocfi]

It was like two opera divas trying to sing over each other. They should watch StraightPipes to see how it’s done.

[@bluemuppet6]

Alex is a fast talker type, he doesn't mean it, a fast talking person is like that.

[@tacocruiser4238]

Two legends join forces!

[@litourguide]

Great comparisons. Need a bit more info on safety features next time. Thank you

[@momendo]

It's like sitting between two know-it-alls. Who can recall the most stats on each vehicle?

[@mitchellsmith4601]

But it’s entertaining.

[@Penelope416]

Yeah. Basically.

[@steveprinty5674]

The one stat that would affect my decision is that only the RAV4 has a spare tire.

[@caesarminor482]

Great tag team! I know that must be harder to do. You addressed all time concerns.

[@careyprins6067]

Well done guys. Please do more of these.

[@Wised1000]

Again, I really like it when you guys get together and make videos! You have similar tastes but slightly different points of view, Alex is more technical, Sofyan is more enthusiast you complement each other very well! Good job!

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

I just appreciate that some of the auto companies are making more efficient vehicles. Hybrid power may be a transition between ICE and EV, but for many years it is going be be a good solution to reduce pollution and fuel consumption. If I needed a vehicle of this size I would be happy with the one that was most comfortable to drive and for passenger and cargo capacity. A few mpg difference is not going to matter as much as all the other variables.Some folks may pick one based on appearance or price, nothing else matters. I think the front end styling on both is horrendous. Why have so many cars gotten so ugly? The RAV looks like a creepy thing living in the deep ocean.

[@ecube7395]

awesome collab!

[@barbz_zayne]

And remember, on EVERY trim of the CRV Hybrid, you get those fully LED headlights and not just on the Touring. But, the CRV LX Hybrid doesn’t have fog lights.

[@jeffchen8178]

Great Comparison Video !!

[@臺灣是國家臺灣是國家]

Nice combined review guys

[@ckdineshck]

Alex said that he would rather get the RAV4 at the 1st instance ..🤣 Instincts dont lie..lol

[@bradabernethy4234]

I just picked up my white Canadian made rav hybrid..it is great. Smooth, powerfull, great on gas and it looks like a storm trooper from the front.

[@mikepiloyan3282]

Can you please address the fuel tank issue on the Rav4??

[@shadowdance4666]

My 98 Rav4 has a center differential which when it is engaged got me out mud half way up the tire on an incline. Very nice feature. The new Rav4 needs crawl control like the 4RUNNER

[@natalie2070]

This is a great mash up of opinions. We got a 2020 Rav4 Hybrid Limited and it is great. Wwe get about 40MPG average.

[@altep8148]

Good Review. Just wondering why you always knock down Halogen Fog Lamps. Don't they perform better in the Fog?

[@Tinrs80]

al tep i agree with you.. i put LED fog lights in my Jeep and couldn’t see as good down low as had with the Halogen.

[@Mamo878]

*Stop. Moving. The Camera.* OMG, please have the crew watch more 'How to use a video camera' instructional videos. Or just use the always excellent locked-down Alex method.

[@MrWade-kf7su]

Got a slight motion sickness after watching the video.

[@migueralliart]

I can't believe these things are now 33k+.

[@theexmann]

I can't wait for the Rav4 Prime review. BTW, you didn't say how much they cost.

[@gondorian1006]

How would you compare the escape hybrid between these two? Edit: after watching the whole video it seems like the escape is a good blend between the two. Planetary gearset like the RAV4 but with mechanical awd. Bigger backseat like the CRV but can hold a spare tire like the RAV4. I'd love to see a comparison review of all three.

[@aliasangelalias]

this is great, I like the both of you do these type of reviews together. :)

[@inspiredmessenger]

My most fav car review guys. Nice job. Hey the CR-V lost me at the no Stick shift, push button drive park etc. Im 66 Yrs old, I want to get something I can relate to. When Alex bought the Rav4 hybrid, I heard that, and changed my mind about hybrids. I was sold on the Rav4 Adventure b4 that. How much off road will I really do? I can rent an off road rig if I need one on those days. And I like the Lunar Rock color.

[@paulkwan2006]

which model is more quiet? thanks for the video.

[@smootheggchowfun]

Best 2 reviewers on You Tube.

[@tominftlthomasp3559]

I would with the tried and true Toyota Hybrid system. They’ve been making them for a long time. Honda tried hybrid years ago and it didn’t go over too well. Their insight never caught on like The Prius.

[@MarkDouglasOutside]

Really enjoyed this video! Having another reviewer give their opinion makes it more fun! 👍

[@Musashi35140]

Very cool vids with two opinions like that, so good idea. Thanks.

[@LuvADuc]

Here on Alex on Autos I am not interested in bromances, except if it is Sofyan Bey.

[@seanallen5126]

Honda needs to update that darn infotainment screen that's small and laggy.. have a panoramic moon roof as standard in these top trims.. have 360 camara ... attach that middle seatbelt in the back on the chair... come on Handa!!!!!

[@daveg872]

How much extra maintenance cost comes with the CRV mechanical all wheel drive system?

[@anantdabholkar685]

Toyota's cruise control stalk was easy to use and intuitive. You could use it without moving your right hand up to the steering wheel, which was much more relaxing while driving. Unfortunately, enough of you complained so Toyota went with what you see here.

[@evandanielsson1347]

I agree. I had 3 Toyota’s with the old style cruise control stalk. Now, I have a 2020 Corolla with the buttons on the wheel and, I gotta say I miss the stalk. It was very quick and easy to use without even looking.

[@dychejs]

I enjoyed the gear head banter. Where is Matt Maran?