I Finally Got a New Toyota

Toyota Rav4 hybrid review. I Finally Got a Toyota Rav4 Hybrid and Here’s What I Really Think of It, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. The best SUV to buy. What's the best SUV? Is the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid a good vehicle to buy? Are Toyota Rav4 reliable? Toyota Rav4 reliability issues. Buying a Toyota Rav4. Should I buy a Toyota Rav4 Prime? Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@ytr8989]

In the video you said newer cars last longer. 😸👋

[@Shackkobe]

Hey Scottie, as a well known KZbin automotive personality, I am quite surprised and quite frankly shocked that you of all people do not know that the eCVT in the RAV 4 doesn’t use a belt (like you pictured in this video). Check out Weber Auto’s KZbin channel for a breakdown of the RAV 4 hybrid’s transaxle.

[@zonie1953]

@@Shackkobe Exactly ! I wish he would get up to speed on this !

[@fooball24H]

Scotty you didn’t say Anything bout the useless stupid money pit option Sunroof.😂😂😂😂

[@UnstoppableMileage]

Hey Scotty My 2020 Rav4 Hybrid XSE has 300,000 Miles The MGR Cable failed recently costing me $5500 but it's an awesome Car

[@mmaguobasi9095]

Please can we all give it up for Scotty, he's got the best camera handling skills.

[@Winterstick549]

And speaking skills. Entertaining, and informative at the same time.

[@robertolouth7468]

@@Winterstick549 Scotty is the best, by far...

[@Pray.Jesus.Saves.]

He is awesome to watch

[@kirkwilson5900]

@@Winterstick549 it's the arm n hand movement and the goofy excitement he always has. He does really engage. I know he annoys some people but he's very informative and yeah his opinions change and some opinions may be funded but I still like him. Camera tech is strong for sure

[@SavageBunny1]

I finally got a new Toyota, a second 1994 Celica.

[@greeneyesfromohio4103]

How many miles?

[@Sir.YeetusIII]

Congrats

[@SavageBunny1]

@@Sir.YeetusIII haha no I meant that's what Scotty was gonna say lol

[@Sir.YeetusIII]

@@SavageBunny1 ohh lmao gotcha

[@aricunono6272]

Love it

[@Luma_29]

Gotta disagree with the ultra-reliability about Hybrids being less than the normal variants. The Prius is notorious for being one of, if not, the most reliable vehicle in the world, all of which are hybrids. The E-CVT used in Toyota’s hybrids have been consistently rated for higher reliability than their engine-only counterparts, especially since there are less moving parts.

[@sunbeam8866]

Does Scotty still have his '94 Celica?

[@3mr136]

So is the rav4 hybrid realible?

[@malcolmgaissert3619]

@@sunbeam8866 Yes, I saw in the background of one of his latest videos.

[@midnightwaterdragon4725]

You do eventually have to replace the battery which is what Scotty is talking about

[@sunbeam8866]

@@3mr136 More important - will it last as long as Scotty's '94 Celica?!

[@bux49]

We currently own 3 Toyotas. A 2005 Tacoma, a 2008 RAV 4 Limited, and a 2021 Venza Hybrid. Our first Toyota was a brand new 1970 Land Cruiser. We've owned many Toyotas and they have always been great cars and trucks. Our Venza got 48 mpg going on a 3000 mile trip with only a 1000 miles of break in.

[@Intrepid175a]

One little correction. When you were talking about the CVT, you showed a picture (time 1:33) of a belted CVT. Toyota's hybrid CVT's are not belted CVT's. The are e-CVT's using planetary gears sets in conjunction with the electric motors and do not use belts.

[@mrofnocnon]

Then they are not continuously variable transmissions and are misnamed.

[@Intrepid175a]

@@mrofnocnon - there any number of KZbin videos that describe how the Toyota hybrid transmissions work. By applying engine power on one side and electrical power from the opposite side through planetary gear sets, they can simulate a CVT quite nicely but there are no belts involved. The only thing that prompted my response was Scotty putting up a picture of a belted CVT when he was talking about the transmission and that is not what is in the car.

[@mrofnocnon]

@@Intrepid175a Agreed the e-CVT the Toyota uses is undoubtedly the best. All other CVT's still use the belt with all the inherent weaknesses of a drive based on friction.

[@thoso1973]

@@Intrepid175a This. Toyota and Honda design and manufacture their own belt-less e-CVTs, which is why they are so well made and reliable. Nissan has a plant that makes traditional belted CVT for Nissan cars and other Asian, American and European car brands. Avoid at all costs.

[@Intrepid175a]

@@thoso1973 - totally agree, although I'm driving a Subaru Outback at the moment. ;-) I've looked at them for a very long time and was bummed when Subaru dropped the manual transmission option in 2015 but it was what it was. I've read about the Subaru CVT's having issues just like pretty much every other belted CVT but I've also read about a bunch of them in more recent times making 200k or more with no problems. It mostly depends on not abusing the car and staying on top of routine maintenance. That's true of all cars including Honda's and Toyota's so I decided to take the chance. The car is not old enough or high enough mileage yet for me to be worrying about it but I'm no hot rodder and I do intend to stay on top of the maintenance so I'll see in time. Fingers are crossed!

[@teresapflaumer5717]

My mother owned 5 RAV 4s since 2004. Her 2019 Rav4 LE is awesome and she wants to keep it forever (she takes excellent care of it).

[@stevensko9153]

A new one every three years?!

[@1967KID]

I got the 2024 rav4 LE and I love it wife 2 teenage gir's and dog fit perfect

[@ianpobanz12]

I got 42mpg last month with my 2021 RAV4 hybrid got just over 600 miles to 1 tank!!!! I absolutely love it!

[@N0WYO1]

Mine's a 2010 Rav4 with the real spare tire on the back, and I love it. Best car I've ever had.

[@tomdrummy4984]

I’ve had two Toyotas, Highlander and rav4, and always got better mpg than they were rated for 👍

[@markkeena1969]

I get 50 mpg in the city in my 2022 rav4 hybrid, pretty crazy,

[@pjsneeringer5942]

Agree,I get 31.1 MPG in AWD '16 Hylander

[@ferencvad8251]

We get sometimes 39 mpg sometimes 36 in the city

[@Jaeh1]

Good to know. Patiently waiting for prices to drop to get a Highlander or a Rav4

[@razvan6876]

I'm getting 47 MPG mixed in my 2021 RAV4 Hybrid AWD. But you really need to be gentle to get the most of this hybrids.

[@wickedmainah950]

Just bought a 23 xle gas model. My wife's 3rd rav4 and she loves it. Definitely a good upgrade from the 16. Rides smoother and feels more refined and expensive. I expect the same reliability as the previous models. They go great in the snow also

[@mohit4902]

Toyota doesn't play games. It's simple, but that's what makes it work like a charm.

[@Marc_Sola]

Thank god I listened to Scotty’s advice. I got lucky and found a 2011 rav4 with less then 50k miles. I have No car payments and it’ll last longer then a lot of other newer cars.

[@theskyizblue2day431]

Very nice, congratulations.

[@jamesslater577]

I have the 2021 Rav4 Hybrid XLA and its hands down the best vehicle I've ever owned! I'm averaging about 43 MPG in the summer in Northern VA and 38-40 MPG in the winter. Fun to drive too!

[@marcuskhosravi9920]

Hey Scotty, we have the 2022 RAV4 XLE. It's not a hybrid but we're happy with it.

[@the_observer9786]

And??

[@kirkwilson5900]

What's your real world mpg on that baby?

[@PatrickJ12334]

I have the exact same. I typically get 25-28 mpg city but 37+ highway

[@mightymouse1780]

same 2021 xle. not a hybrid but I like it :) 26-28mpg in the city

[@rayshimer4602]

We bought a RAV4 hybrid a couple months ago (after waiting a few weeks to get it - couldn’t find a prime). Great vehicle and great ride. Went to the mountains a few weeks after we got it and had to drive up some ridiculously steep roads. It was amazing how well “trail mode” worked for that.

[@sachseo.5530]

torn between hyundai and toyota hybrids. How's the gas mileage on your rav4?

[@ahsanmalik1013]

@@sachseo.5530 Don’t forgot newer Honda CRV hybrid 2023.

[@UnseenSpirit]

Is the hybrid 4 x 4

[@KarloMendiola]

How much did it cost? Did you pay for market adjustment?

[@Glideslopes]

Scotty, maybe you should explain the e-CVT is not a conventional CVT. It uses a Planetary Gear set to control the drive ratios. There are no belts or pulleys like a traditional CVT. It’s bulletproof and very smooth. I’ve had 5 RAV 4’s since 2006 and my 2022 Hybrid has the smoothest powertrain by a mile.

[@herbbot8241]

Just bought an 2024 LE regular love it don't want to mess with hybrid cuz I want to own this over 10 years

[@susanmeredith4957]

Just got a RAV4 hybrid in May, my first Toyota. Love it! Great car. And I paid under msrp!

[@thugnifecent14]

Still going strong?

[@claudionieto6523]

Dear Scotty: I was in Madrid, Spain 2 weeks ago and you will get surprised seeing that all the taxi drivers are Corollas and Prius hybrids. This situation is really amazing. And also there is a lot of HRV Hybrids, Rav4 Hybrids (as a matter of fact there is only Hybrids Rav4 in Europe, there is no one gasoline Rav4).

[@TamagoHead]

For a minute there, I thought Scotty bought a Brand New Car and that the world would end. 😁

[@neekyboo77]

Me too! I feel the same way Scotty does: buy used!

[@TamagoHead]

@@neekyboo77 I buy Toyotas new as long as it’s not the first year. But, it really depends on the previous owner. My circle of pals routinely give cars away to each other as long as the cars are decent. You lose thousands of dollars in depreciation once you drive it off the lot. I do have some OBDII scan tools, but am getting too old to wrench. If Scotty buys a new car, I’ll buy one too if fits my needs and is affordable. (That is, if I survive the Heart Attack of him buying new) 🥰

[@jazzyb8886]

Hey Scotty, I have recently taken ownership of a 2022 Rav4 as well here in the UK. The car delivers amazingly low fuel consumption for a car of its size, very smooth ride, quiet most of the time and plenty of space. The funny thing is, here in the UK, they are not popular and people look down on the badge - they opt to go for many of the German brands or Land Rover!!! Yet all these competitors offer almost half the mpg, for a smaller sized car, cost more and less reliable! 😆 Glad to see that at least in the US people value real quality engineering vs. the badge on the car 😌

[@jasonbrown3646]

One year wait list here in Australia too. Buyers are all over this car and have been for 2 years

[@Blackhawk556.]

I don’t trust German vehicles at all. I rather go for reliability. Hello from California by the way!!

[@turboclaybird]

Is your RAV4 a hybrid or plug-in hybrid?

[@dumb747ness]

I think its because here people value feel of the drive and experience more. and my god do German cars drive better than Japanese or Korean! having driven many cars from all the well known brands, there is definitely a big difference between cars from Toyota etc which are good cars, but generally boring to drive, and cars from BMW, Mercedes and VW which each in their own field are difficult to beat in terms of driver experience. for getting from A to B cheaply and reliably, sure! go for Toyota. But if you enjoy driving then go German.

[@nbafan3021]

People in the UK and as well as on the Island, such as Jamaica and Haiti, tend to respect the badge of a vehicle rather than its quality. It’s an egoistical problem for them.

[@Hundo_Mo]

Who needs coffee in the morning? The energy this guy has is infectious

[@bnoyz3]

Just got my wife a regular 2022 Rav4 LE FWD. We got it for MSRP as well. Found one dealer in Galveston that wasn't marking them up.

[@stanis8431]

Please please please tell me their name, i just drove home from Galveston and I am in the market for a RAV4 and Highlander

[@rio_mn]

Bought a used 2010 RAV4 with an AWD 6 Cylinder in 2018. Over 70k miles later and I absolutely love my car. I get decent gas mileage, the back is large enough for my double bass drum set, (albeit barely ha!) and at 6’4” (or 194 cm) I’ve slept in the back of it numerous times, and it’s still pretty damn quick. I just wish the fuel tank was larger haha

[@Kismet3000]

While Old Sparky (my 2001 Camry) was having the air intake repaired, I rented a 2022 RAV4. I’ve never been an SUV person due to my small stature, and not liking having to climb into my vehicle every time I had to go somewhere, but this vehicle completely changed my mind. I don’t have to climb into it, it’s great on gas without being a hybrid, it’s spacious but not too big, it leaves more room in my garage than my Camry, it’s zippy when I need it to be, and I’ve completely fallen in love with it! After this video, I will definitely be buying one in the near future! Thank you Scotty!!

[@paul9156c]

My Rav4 Prime is averaging 85 MPG. REAL WORLD MPG with 16,000 miles calculated in that average. I live where I rarely drive less than 50 miles round trip. I've been getting a maximum of 52 miles on a full charge. So I'm happy with it.

[@JMR_2028]

You must drive 10 mph under the speed limit

[@mitch58100]

We just lost our 2009 RAV4 Limited in an accident, our insurance company totaled it. We had just over 185,000 miles on it and it was still going strong, 15 years strong, and no mechanical issues!. We are looking to buy another, this time a hybrid limited and if we can do it, a plug in. Thank you always for your great videos, much appreciated!

[@Vini_USA]

Got a 2021 Prime for the wife and it handles extremely well. I averages 45 to 52 miles on fully eletric depending on how u drive it. Combine I am getting over 120MPG. Can't beat that!

[@skkanwar]

You are so true about people avoiding dealerships which rip off the customers, thinking that they are fools. Customers never forget about their experiences and stay away from those dealerships.

[@aquapatito]

I got a 2021 RAV4 Prime SE and I'm getting 52 EV miles consistently every charge. But let's be real I got it for power it packs!

[@cellphonehistorian1491]

How much mark up did you pay?

[@coolstorybrooooo7643]

Got one on order. Ordered 24th Dec 2021. Delivery is aparently Oct 2022. Cant wait for it really.

[@mardamek]

Dear Scotty, I have the 2021 non-hybrid LE model and I have to say that even that, with its conventional automatic, is geared towards fuel economy. Acceleration is not one of its strengths, no matter the manual or automatic mode or whether the sport button is pushed. By modern standards it is sluggish and in certain merging situations downright dangerous. This, however, is not to complain or put down the RAV4. It is an efficient car with decent fuel economy. On highways I usually get 36+mpg (again, that's the gasoline only model).

[@russellmuscle7434]

Got a 2019 corolla right now and it's great, it's got 49,000 miles and it's also the newest car I've ever had

[@LarryVanz]

Plug-in Hybrids are the best of the two worlds. For city driving, You can use basically only EV mode and save lots on gas. If You go on road trip, You can go whitout the range anxiety. And the best part, it's a Toyota!

[@jeffmpvd7689]

@@captinbeyond Scotty was referring to the standard hybrid not plug in hybrid.

[@jeffmpvd7689]

@@captinbeyond it really helps in stopa and go traffic and better pickup because of the electric motos.

[@cb5110]

@@captinbeyond No he was not, it is about a mile with 1.6 KWH battery under 30KM/H. The Nissan E-power hybrid not sold in US, Qashqai with larger battery at 2.1 KWH can go 2-3 miles.

[@jhjhjhjhjh-l5i]

@@captinbeyond the sort of daily mileage that people in the US cover, maybe a plug in hybrid wouldn't be all that useful. In the UK, 40 miles in a day and charging overnight would probably cover 90% of their mileage - my main worry would probably be the thought of fuel sitting in the team unused and going bad.

[@turboclaybird]

… and the Prime charges in just a few hours on standard household current!

[@Samdigiovanni]

I consistently get over 40mpg in my 2019 camry 4 cylinder with 200hp on the highway with a 8 speed tyranny using my cruise control and its not a hybrid version either

[@cb5110]

hybrid get better mileage for city not necessary highway.

[@josh7191-j6b]

Hybrid vehicles are build for city driving...

[@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444]

The newest 2022 Camry Hybrid is rated at or near 50 city and hwy!

[@cb5110]

@@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444 depends on your driving. The RaV4 is rate 40/39/38 most people see best 37 combined. Driving it city some see as low as 33.

[@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444]

@@cb5110 What gives you an accurate gauge as to what most people are getting? Is that from a real world driving data website? Being rated at 40 city and only getting 33 would require a lead foot and not be typical results. EPA estimates have been more "realistic" since 2008. Economical drivers find it easy to beat EPA estimates, especially in Hybrids. I have an older prius with a crappy battery and still get 57 combined in the summer, and that's with a decent amount of highway, so I'm getting around 60 or slightly above in the city. I would guess that an economic driver can get mid to upper 40s combined and close to 50 city in the Rav4 hybrid

[@elgonza69]

@Scotty, the Hybrid are 4WD because they have a independent electric rear motor. That rear motor is rated at around 54hp if my memory doesn’t fail me. I know those details because my wife owns one since 2019 and it’s been amazing. We traded her Jeep Grand Cherokee for the RAV4 and we’ve been pretty happy with the MPG’s and how reliable is, besides how comfortable it is. Also the handling in that RAV4 feels like a car more than a SUV.

[@cormacsage7126]

Gotta love Scotty not just talkative with Sense of humor but hands gesture and movement makes me smile

[@poodymeiner3125]

Those RAV4s are so quick. My buddies gf bought the brand new prime hybrid when she switched jobs. That thing drives like a DREAM compared to my laggy I4 Taco

[@davroy5890]

Supposedly, the RAV4 Prime is the second fastest vehicle in Toyota's fleet! Insane for a RAV4.

[@turboclaybird]

@@davroy5890 Good luck trying to finf one!

[@davroy5890]

@@turboclaybird The OP's friend did. And I found a few with a quick glance at Car Gurus.

[@alljerseystudiosnj]

We bought a 2022 RAV4 XLE Prime in February. My wife and I 100% love this car. It gets close to 50 miles on ev and after a 3 hourz on our level2 recharge In Our garage, we can go another 50 miles the same day. Also since most of our driving is EV, we typically travel 1500 miles between 16 gallon refills. In fact, we we didn’t travel hundred of miles each month for business, we’d be still on the dealer tank-full. Let’s talk performance, it really gets 0-60 in under 6 seconds. The only other vehicle Toyota sells that’s faster off the,one is their Supera sports car. In my opinion, the gas saving is a nice bonus, but buy the car for the pure joy of driving a very capable 4-wheel, spacious and comfortable SUV.

[@Thanir]

I just got a new car a month ago and I was deciding between a rav4 hybrid and a subaru crosstrek. I had my name on 3 lists for the Rav 4, at MSRP, but ultimately went with the Subaru Crosstrek. Overall I don't drive enough miles to justify the extra cost of the Rav4 Hybrid, plus I liked the extra clearance and the Subaru awd system, there are times I have to get through a foot of a snow to get to work. Also anyone needing a new car now, dont pay over msrp, there are dealers out there not doing dealer markups and dealer addons. There are more doing it than not, but if you put in the work you will find them.

[@fallguy4209]

Lol Subaru is garbage reliability and the rav4 has the same ground clearance 8.7 inches.

[@Thanir]

@@fallguy4209 Actually the Rav4 Hybrid sits lower at 8.1 inches, so half a foot lower. While this won't matter to most people it was part of my decision since I live in snow country and there are times my driveway and the road to work aren't plowed. In terms of reliability, this is my 5th Subaru and I've never had an issue. My choice of going Subaru had nothing to do with which was better, both are great cars, but rather which fit my situation better.

[@Gardeningishardinarizona]

We are literally trying to make the same choice between rav4 and cross trek, and maybe a forrester.

[@Blackhawk556.]

@@Gardeningishardinarizona the only reason I prefer Toyotas is because my 2015 camry has been extremely reliable and I’ve always heard good things about Toyota. I’m sticking with the brand

[@kellyguthrie7301]

I was going between a rav4 and Subaru Forester. The two I was looking at the forester was safer & had better reliability. Idk why people get so angry on these comments …. Subaru is great just like Toyota. It just depends on what people wantZ

[@sinhiga6278]

I own a 2013 rav4 and I love it. It was my mothers and It’s now mine. And it works like a charm. Installed subs in the back. It’s perfect.

[@OldDood]

Scotty, EV mode is very useful. I use it all the time. At Drive Up Windows. Stuck in Traffic. My favorite use of EV Mode is when I want to either 'Warm Up' or 'Cool Down' my RAV4. I simply start it up set it in EV Mode then make sure my A/C or my Heater is working. I make sure the Seats are either Venting or Heating. Or have the Wipers De-Icing and the Steering Wheel heating up. EV Mode is great for all those things Oh...and I also while the RAV4 is idling in EV Mode I will turn on the Sat-Radio then 'Pause it'. Why? Because then after it has built up X-amount of pause on it I then can skip commercials or go to the next song if I want. Good Times! PS: As for Mileage I will fill up then get a receipt and then do the Arithmetic. It is more accurate then what the vehicle tells me what my mileage is. I usually get 1 or 2 more MPG by doing it that way. It is simply more accurate.

[@perihelion7445]

Don't mostly drive it in EV mode, if you don't use your full tank of fuel completely up within a 2 month period you'll eventually stuff your engine up.

[@tHoM0r]

Can you get the SUV up to speed (say 30mph) and hold the speed in ev mode on a flat surface for a few miles?

[@lindap.p.1337]

I too figure my own mpg on my Rav4. It is never as good as the readout on the car says it is.

[@pgalloway99]

@@lindap.p.1337 If you are calculating your mpg based on the number of gallons the gas pump says it pumped, that is not accurate either. The gas pumps can be off as well and of course they say they pumped in more than it actually did to rip us off.

[@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444]

Doesn't your foot on the pedal determine whether it's in EV mode or not? Why push a button for it when your foot always made the real determination? Drive gently in a parking lot and you'll be in "ev mode" whether you push a button for it or not.

[@jammergreg]

I have a ‘19 RAV4 Adventure. All gas, my best mpg is 43 and lowest in the winter around town with 5 min. Warm ups is 27 mpg!

[@turboclaybird]

Any car, hybrid or not, will get worse mileage in the winter.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

I had a choice this January. Buy a slightly used 2023 hybrid RAV-5 for $49,000 or buy a slightly used Mazda CX-5 mid level trim for $29,000. At a $20,000 difference that buys a lot of gas or even parts before I make up that price difference. On gas alone I make up the $20,000 over 18 years. Since the Mazda CX-5 is about as reliable, I went ahead and bought the Mazda and we are very happy.

[@TheWutangclan1995]

Oddly enough I got a rav 4 last year for the same reason. I absolutely love mines

[@iam26237]

Had an 2004 RAV4. Got rear ended and totaled. Miss driving it. It was fun. Named my border collie Ravi after it.

[@BenGates101]

Right on Scotty. I remember everybody that tried to rip me off and never do business with them again. And I tell everyone what they did

[@brj17874]

I have a 2021 RAV4 Hybrid and love it! It gets optimal MPG in 35-45mph without inclines I picked up 50mpg for one tank when I was out of town.

[@d.martinez-rodriguez333]

I bought my Rav4 XLE just before the lockdowns. I LOVE❤❤❤ it, but I wish I had bought the hybrid. Oh well, the dealership keeps hounding me to sell it back to them....NEVER!

[@JandCDoodles]

I have a 22 RAV4 Hybrid XLE, I love it! We traded in a 2020 Corolla Hybrid. The Corolla was getting 60 mpg, the RAV is getting 48-53 mpg now in Ohio. (last tanks calculations were 53.5mpg) We know the mpg will fall in the winter, but that is to be expected. Our local dealership charged MSRP as well. I got mine in 3 weeks, it was an allotment. The Prime will more than likely not be available here per Toyota. The midwest isn't going to have them readily available. We are patiently waiting for the BZ4X. You're the best Scotty!

[@yokoshin]

Scotty, it has a planetary CVT which is very different from an ordinary CVT transmission.

[@nobodyimportant7804]

The 22 RAV4 SE comes with a full-sized spare.

[@MasterDayTrader]

Right about the dealerships. I just bought a new 2022 Toyota, and I paid a mark up fee, in the future I will never go to those suckers again.

[@kennylavay8492]

If you knew it was marked up, you should have just walked away. there are plenty of dealers out there.

[@MasterDayTrader]

@@kennylavay8492 Not here in Atlanta.. it's like all the Toyota dealerships agreed to do the same thing. I am also not going to buy a new Toyota from a non-toyota dealership. My only choices was out of state, and I guess in prospective you could say that was my neglect.

[@menguardingtheirownwallets6791]

I have read that for people who live where there is salted snow on the roads; they are experienced corroded power cables going to the rear electric motor. The solution to this is the drill a small drain hole on the bottom of the connecter cable 'cup', so that it does not hold salt water in that 'cup', that's what corrodes the connector. Replacing that cable cost $3,000.

[@rickcrippen5180]

When Scotty “gets” something he “gets it” into his driveway.

[@timothyhowes]

I’ve got a Plug in hybrid RAV4 Prime. Scotty. I live 30 minutes away from you in RI. Happy to bring it by.

[@ItsAllCulturalMarxism]

Love my Rav4 Hybrid HSE. I like the rear view mirror camera and pano moonroof

[@JG-ef4ut]

Just bought an XLE Hybrid RAV4 and absolutely LOVE IT

[@MattCC16Gaming]

CVT vs E-CVT… very big difference. The E-CVTs are great, no belts, no gear simulation.

[@crush9197]

I’m considering getting the 2023 rav4 after my 1996 Toyota t100 got totaled. It almost made it to 300k miles and still strong. I was still able to drive it home after the crash but the other persons car was destroyed.

[@craigtalley]

I love my 2021 RAVA4 had a 2001 Camry SE love your videos.

[@jaimieconroy36]

It's good that it has a spare tire. Some hybrid cars don't include a spare tire to make room for the battery.

[@fallguy4209]

What Scottie doesn’t tell you is that the space where the temporary is. You can put a full size tire in there if you want to

[@WolfgangStiller]

That is a hybrid so it actually has an E-CVT which is MUCH simpler and more reliable than even the Toyota CVT.

[@tedlipkin4742]

No valve bodies, no torque converter , no belts. It's all done with planetary gear set up

[@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444]

"The car care nut" is a toyota mechanic with really great in depth videos about how the eCVT works

[@robmalcolm8042]

Ecvt is arguably more reliable than many automatics and even on the level of a manual at times

[@neekyboo77]

I just bought a used regular 2016 Toyota RAV4 to replace my dearly departed 2007 Honda Pilot. I loved my Honda and I'm loving my RAV4.

[@jaysmith179]

Sad When I went to Beaman Toyota was still charging 5 to 10 K over MSRP. Went there to buy a Tacoma and was 5 k over MSRP. I ended up going to Carmax.

[@lindap.p.1337]

I am driving a ‘16 Rav4 hybrid. I have never had a problem with the car but it has only 51000 miles on it. This is my third Rav4, my first hybrid. I have never had a repair yet, except wreck damage. I buy for reliability.

[@gabe6498]

Hi Scotty, Thank goodness my 2022 Camry SE has a robust a/c-New Jersey is hotter than a Tesla on fire !

[@TheFrenchPug]

😄 haha!

[@jeffj318]

Good one, Gabe!

[@mrbkkt1]

Prime owner here. Have had it a week, and it's still got 3/4 tank of gas, with over 200 miles on the odometer. i usually am getting ready to fill my car at this point.

[@JohnC29]

EV mode is for sneaking home late and not waking up your spouse. 😄

[@turboclaybird]

My 2006 generation 2 Prius makes NO sound in EV mode. Great for sneaking up on folks.

[@The_Frog_Show]

Coming back from Pub after a few pints

[@assemblyofthedisciplesofje2234]

I had a RAV4 2021 XSE Hybrid and I was getting between 43.5mpg and 45.8 mpg combined. The car is so luxurious but I was not getting luxury ride-shares payments from Uber and Lyft. So I sold it and bought a Lexus RX 350 black interior and exterior to get premium rides shares with it . I’m and Uber/Lyft driver. In the DMV

[@Goodhello369]

And how was the diff?

[@dkis8730]

Why get such expensive cars to justify Uber wages?

[@discretecinema8451]

I have the same Rav4 2022, I'm getting 45 mph, just have to drive a little slower during accelerations but overall very nice car.

[@GregorioCeballos25]

The transmission in the latest RAV4 is a E-CVT, totally different design from a cvt. The way they work is about the same but super more reliable. Toyota should change the name E-CVT to something else so people don't get confused.

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Think I’ll stick with my 2.2 RAV4 diesel I get 40 mpg driving like scotty so it’ll do me until one of us gives up the ghost and with only 83,000 miles on the odometer I’m favourite to go first 😇

[@damienbell3155]

I just watched a vid from a guy in Seattle bought a rav4 awd LE only uses gas. He drove it 180 miles and was getting 40.6 mpg. That is just awesome. My friend here in anchorage Alaska has 2 of these hybrids both r 2019

[@RedSizzler]

I’ve never really Ben a fan of small suvs but I drove a rav4 my company has to go to meetings and such and it just had the base 2.5 engine with awd and I was surprised at how smooth the ride was and transmission shifting seemed flawless. I’d definitely consider it if I had to get a smaller vehicle

[@ericzz93]

I want to buy one

[@ShamanNoodles]

The new rav4 is bigger than the original highlander! I wouldn't call it small anymore

[@PlanningWithCatherineElizabeth]

I bought a brand new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid FULLY loaded and LOVE it…now looking into the Toyota Prime…any thoughts on it Scotty…thank you!!!….

[@Mr-Clark]

Fords make better campers. Because when you go out for your hike, you can be sure it's still there. You can't steal a vehicle that doesn't run.

[@indycharlie]

:D

[@melvinhunt6976]

Spoken just like someone who still lives in mama’s basement!

[@seriousstuff8887]

My neighbor just bought a ford mondeo .. He said its a miser on juice and the polish are the best people to buy cars off because they really mind their stuff .. Yesterday i saw him take off down the road with a huge plume of black smoke coming out of the exhaust..Pmsl i just can't deal with this guy i swear .

[@indycharlie]

@@seriousstuff8887 Where do they sell the Mondeo ?

[@seriousstuff8887]

@@indycharlie uk

[@lc7192]

We just bought a 2022 Highlander AWD hybrid and the wife is getting 37.5 mpg in town. It’s rated at 35mpg in town and 35 on the highway. We’re getting 34 on the highway but we live in a hilly area and I like to get it up to speed quickly.

[@pjb9425]

You're a good guy Scotty, would love to meet you.

[@jeffj318]

Meeting Scotty would be so much fun. His hands waving around and cooling you off. LOL

[@firstandlastname2390]

Great video, here in Yakutia, Siberia, Toyota cars are the most reliable even when it is +30C and -60C and even with the bad roads (mud etc.)

[@zachelder8525]

Good evening Scotty! Hope all is well with you and yours!

[@scottykilmer]

evening and thanks, you as well!

[@JasonBristol]

Love my 2020 RAV4 Hybrid Limited, bought it new right before the pandemic kicked off and worth every penny

[@JakeStewart1343]

9:11 The man who ripped them off 😂

[@johnchildress6717]

And shows sleepy joe.

[@wwater443]

My mom has a 2014 Rav4 with 70k miles on it! Mpg is over 26! I picked this car out for her and we went to Toyota the same day to purchase. She had a 97 Avalon before that with over 300k on it still running to this day

[@sharpshooter012345]

Scotty: let's do this and make a video.. Neighbor: decides to cut the grass

[@billyrock8305]

When I’m low on energy I fire up a Scotty video! 💨 🚀

[@zonie1953]

Scotty ! You need to watch the video from Weber auto on the Toyota E-CVT trans . No belt or pulleys like you keep showing. It is just 2 motor-generators and gears . I have a '22 Venza AWD which is same chassis as RAV4 , A Fantastic car !

[@brandonfranklin8108]

I have 2022 Toyota RAV4 XLE hybrid and I live in Asheville Nc I get 44 to 53mpg mix driving city highways and backroads, these things are amazing and love it.

[@JoeHanzlik]

Scotty, show a follow up on this RAV4 when it is converted to a portable camper car. I'd love to see the mods to it.

[@ShafinRehman]

In Canada, we got a class action lawsuit brewing because Toyota hybrids and PHEVs, mostly the RAV4s, are rapidly rusting underneath, with the cables corroding in the winter in less than a year. Then the car loses power to the rear wheels and the AWD dies. Toyota doesn't cover it under the hybrid warranty, and it's a $5,000 repair, on a basically new vehicle. Some people are saying it also affects the Highlander Hybrid. Toyota's quality isn't what it used to be. Working at Toyota for a while showed me that. Shame because I looked up to them in the 1990s and early 2000s.

[@brandonstclair6530]

I looked at a RAV4 but I wanted a little more room and the ability to easily tow my 6x14 trailer with two lawnmowers. I don’t think a rav4 would be good for towing. I ended up getting a 4Runner.

[@sunbeam8866]

They must be riders. I think a Rav4 could easily tow a couple push-mowers.:

[@brandonstclair6530]

@@sunbeam8866 yes, I’m talking about commercial zero turn lawnmowers. In the general the ability to tow 2000-3000 pounds plus the trailer with ease. I have a truck for the heavier stuff.

[@brandonstclair6530]

@Paul I refuse to do any towing with a front wheel drive vehicle.

[@Pokedude-760]

I got a 2023 rav4 prime and I can’t complain great car

[@rankor73]

(Toyota) still makes Rav4s in FWD. Had a ‘21 FWD, then opted for a ‘22 AWD.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

They popular in southern states

[@glennovitsky3975]

ALL Hybrids are AWD. Gas, yes, FWD and AWD, but not Hybrids.

[@johnchapman2451]

@@glennovitsky3975 what planet do you live on hybrids can be FWD or AWD I have a 2021 hybrid and it FWD

[@glennovitsky3975]

@@johnchapman2451 Yes, Hybrids can be FWD or AWD, however we are discussing Rav4's here. You ****CANNOT**** get a FWD Hybrid Rav4. Sure, in Toyota land, the Camry, Corolla, and Avalon Hybrids are FWD only, while the Sienna's, Highlanders, and even the Prius are available in both FWD and AWD. However, the Rav4's are all AWD. There is NO SUCH thing as a FWD Hybrid Rav4. I can assure you of that.

[@blackness010]

@@glennovitsky3975 FWD hybrid rav4 is available in Europe

[@thisisashan]

I wish you would make an exception for Toyota hybrids. Batteries are cheap and they are the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. I have a prius with 520k miles. Never even had to change the brakes because the regenerative system it uses. 52 oil changes and new tires is all it has had.

[@jeffreyboomhauer1204]

My 09 Rav 4 is costing me a fortune at only 99k miles. I’ve always been a Toyota guy but not impressed with this vehicle. I’ve maintained it and owned since new. I need to take it to Scotty

[@indycharlie]

What is it costing you so much $$ on ?

[@jeffreyboomhauer1204]

@@indycharlie Just had to put a new “diff coupler” on that cost $1900 from Toyota. Tranny is acting up some too.

[@fh1980ram]

@@jeffreyboomhauer1204 there was a recall for that problem. Call Toyota maybe you'll get a refund.

[@jeffreyboomhauer1204]

@@fh1980ram unfortunately mine isn’t covered. I think Toyota added like 6 yrs to the original warranty of the vehicle. So mine would have been covered until 2018. My problem didn’t occur until this year.

[@TheFrenchPug]

@@jeffreyboomhauer1204 That's why they didn't cover it any longer than 6 years.

[@tectoramia-sz1lu]

We've recently bought a 2020 Rav4. Great car and are getting around 52mpg (imperial gallons) They were the first popular SUV, and have now been copied my most of the other major manufacturers. None as reliable though.

[@circlepfarm9729]

Glad to hear you got your check today from Toyota!

[@edwarddentzer9148]

2,000 miles on my 2022 RAV4 XLE Pre. Hybrid and per car computer averaging 43,2 mpg.. Maybe 30% highway driving. Prior to this I drove a 2010 Prius for 12 years. Oh yea, really liking it.

[@Paul-xs5zy]

No gears in the transmission? Look again please.

[@terminator4974]

bought one too ole. Coming from first Aygo, Bmw 1, 3, 540i, corolla ts, now the rav4. Cant wait.