NEW 2019 Toyota RAV4 Review - Can This Compact SUV Stay on Top?

[@nickolastiguan]

in the US, most of the Hybrid versions only cost $800 USD more than the equivalent petrol models. definitely very aggressively priced.

[@Photologistic]

nickolas - When I bought my ‘17, it was only $700.

[@nickolastiguan]

@@Photologistic It was one of the top trim though right? Because my 17 LE+ was about (I estimated) $3000 more than the LE petrol version. The 19 hybrid versions have small price differences even on the LE trim.

[@russellgelhorn]

Appreciate you including information about the trim levels for us Canadians too.

[@Redmaile25]

I like how masculine it looks in comparison to the out going model

[@winomaster]

You gotta be kidding. There is nothing honestly positive that can be said about this toad styling...nothing!

[@trentonturner5820]

pro tip : you can watch movies on Kaldrostream. Me and my gf have been using it for watching lots of of movies lately.

[@stetsondayton4491]

@Trenton Turner yup, I have been watching on kaldroStream for months myself :)

[@paulm6481]

Great looking RAv-4

[@wilsonxu6729]

weir looking .

[@wilsonxu6729]

really ?

[@juanr1165]

Caca looks for a Grandma car

[@winomaster]

Great looking? You lie.

[@hassanhabib6059]

Really good review thanks!

[@gene978]

I really like this NEW RAV 4 Look! I only wish Toyota would bargain a little on the retail sticker. Knowing I can get $5000 off a 2019 Santa Fe’ or Any American product makes me feel like I am paying to much for the Toyota. Yes it will hold it’s value better but you pay for that up front and it holds it value better for RETAIL sales.

[@Sacto1654]

If you're familiar with very recent Toyota models, you'll be able to use the 2019 RAV4 easily. One thing I do like is the positioning of the infotainment display at close to eye level. Toyota has said they will integrate Android Auto support into Entune fairly soon. Toyota may offer a software upgrade that will add Android Auto support probably within the next 4-5 months. One final thought though: because the RAV4 is built on the TNGA-K platform, it could be adaptable for full electrification in a few years' time. A full-electric version of the new RAV4 could become reality as early as 2021.

[@Turburki]

Wonder why the Canadian version don’t get the panoramic roof....

[@Photologistic]

I guess it’s just me. I didn’t buy my 17 XLE Hybrid for its looks, but I prefer the earlier styling. Just wish I had CarPlay, and a larger battery, or higher MPG. LOL, on Android auto-Google is an evil company that shouldn’t be allowed to steal all the data from their uninformed users. I applaud Toyota for at least trying to get them to stop taking location data and giving it’s sheep like users no choice in wether they share location data or not! To clarify, not a bad looking car, but Im not wanting to upgrade for the styling, but more for increase MPG or EV speed, even the head unit, not the styling.

[@DeathsInverse]

Anyone else waiting to watch this at 7am???

[@EverydayReviews2022]

You’re hardcore. Love it!

[@shawnb5899]

Great video! What’s the tow capacity for the non-adventure trims?

[@adamjonathan1421]

Again the best selling sub compact SUV in the world. Toyota RAV4

[@sicboi]

wow. Respect. Toyota knew it wasn't cutting it with in the mid size SUV market anymore against the lookers that Mazda, Hyundai, Kia, and others were bringing along with their almost all included base features.

[@DCassidy42]

I think it looks great, aside from the wheel arches. It just looks a bit off.

[@pnweezy]

Toyota need to put crawl control in these new RAV4 then it's super awesome.

[@DrDennis]

Does the hybrids have CVT and 'll others have 8 spd ??

[@bobratu9029]

looks good

[@BTC909]

The RAV4 Hybrid will cannibalize Prius sales. 39 MPG Combined, why bother with a Prius. Maybe the Prime.

[@Photologistic]

Ivan Vojt - Prius is much cheaper, and still gets way better mileage. Just a much smaller car with a much lower profile.

[@BTC909]

@@Photologistic US Pricing: '19 RAV4 LE Hybrid AWD - $27,700 '19 Prius LE AWD - $26,380 Probably before destination. Not much of a savings.

[@positively_broad_st3780]

Some drivers prefer a small car over a SUV. The upcoming hybrid Corolla will make a larger dent in Prius sales than RAV4.

[@BTC909]

@@positively_broad_st3780 The Corolla Hybrid is intended to replace the cancelled Prius C.

[@soiceyboy33]

Why does the chief engineer for the RAV4 look drunk in that shot? Lol 😆

[@andresalemany4572]

I will never get why toyota doesn't put this level of interior design into their 4runners. Literally all they need to do is to put a bomb ass interior and they will sell a lot more.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Oh, man! I'm sitting in a Polar Vortex at minus OMG watching this review taped in sunny somewhere! I must have been very bad in a previous life! There should be a rule that all CUV reviews are done at the North Pole :)

[@davidackerman6837]

failed to mention that the hybrid has a cvt. that makes it inferior to the adventure imo

[@greggb681]

2:31 Did I just spot a spare tire in a Hybrid?!?!

[@thukey446]

Toyota is perfect 1000000 million miles. Is Toyota

[@erikpartida884]

Sure there’s towing capacity, but there’s no option for a hitch on the website. Nor does it suggest that there is one on the ADVENTURE.

[@ginenice4185]

is there a block heater in the Adventure/Trail edition?

[@IceColdKilax]

0-60 7seconds for an XSE Hybrid. I'll say acceptable.

[@UnseenSpirit]

IceColdKilax well no one is buying a cross over for speed tbh.

[@IceColdKilax]

@@UnseenSpirit this will be my daily driver Hybrid XSE. Now do I lease or buy ?

[@IceColdKilax]

@Dave Dez me too Maybe but the 2019 Santa Fe has more Features AWD and cheaper and a 10 Year Warranty. I am test driving Both.

[@IceColdKilax]

@Dave Dez when I resell my 2019 SantaFe in 6 years with 4 years remaining of Factory Powertrain Warranty it will have a higher resale value than the 2019 Rav4 with zero zero Warranty.

[@wilsonxu6729]

@@IceColdKilax if you change owner then the warranty stop .

[@whoeverwhoever400]

I'd just add a little and get a Highlander

[@SatiDevi444]

What's the difference between the XLE and limited? Will the XLE with tech package be cheaper than the limited?

[@rpgPalette]

8:25 First 5 seconds I thought it's you, but then I saw Yoshiskazu name xD

[@drewVL1]

Adventure's front look best from all models

[@BriCam1]

Can you confirm that the Canadian XSE hybrids do not come with the extended panoramic roof?

[@EverydayReviews2022]

Canadian models only are available with a sunroof, no pano roof.

[@BriCam1]

@@EverydayReviews2022 ugh, time to rethink my order! Toyota Canada drops the ball once again

[@rollingreclinerRecumbent]

If the max hp in the rear is 54 on the hybrid, how can a claim of sending 50% of the power to the rear wheels be made?

[@harrisonford2245]

Had the embargo been lifted?

[@EverydayReviews2022]

Yes

[@Photologistic]

If so, why no mention of MPG or max speed or distance of EV?

[@masudhm]

Finally 🤮

[@tinhinnh]

expecting the new HL will be a bigger version of this?

[@FeelingPeculiar]

He called the lever a leever

[@PikaTheseNuts]

is crossovers outselling sedans in Canada?

[@Tendertroll1]

I like your video but I wish you said some negative things about the car also, to offer a more balanced view of the car. I know the manufacturer wouldn’t like that and would stop giving you perks, but for the consumer it would be better to help us make a more informed buying decision

[@samimesopotamia7495]

I can't fucking wait

[@MrTururu99]

I am new in Canada and I need to buy/lease a car, between the Rav4, Honda CRV, Mazda 5 and Hyundai Tucson, what would you recommend?

[@daveincanada785]

as an owner of a 2017 Rav4 Hybrid, I would say Rav4 without a doubt. It's my second Rav4 and I haven't any problems with either cars at all! Hard to argue with 6.8 L / 100 km average over the last year.

[@EverydayReviews2022]

They’re all good candidates. You need to go drive each one. If you want hybrid, it would have to be the RAV4. Great system.

[@nickolastiguan]

MrTururu99, you need to give Brian more info, like what is more important to you. If you want reliability and good resell/depreciation, then the RAV4. If you want a sporty drive, the CX5 (I assume that's what you meant).

[@aryalsuresh1]

RAV4 without a doubt.

[@qvs787]

Take Hyundai off your list.

[@bebe0928]

Honda CRV’s tiny 1.5 turbo...can go and burn itself to death. Honda, please watch and learn!

[@juanr1165]

38k-40 k for a Rav-4?

[@EverydayReviews2022]

Canadian dollars. Usd will be less

[@dsrevo79]

@@EverydayReviews2022 ouch Ill buy it 10 yrs later for 10k...

[@kevintran3612]

$33k (LE Model) - $45k (highest model. Most people are probably going for the XLE ($35k). Hybrid isn't much more either ($1.5k difference)

[@juanr1165]

Soccer moms unite . Grandma cars to shuttle the grand children !!! Caca

[@Toyota4Life]

Need a TRD model

[@carverboycarverboy2097]

Why don't you list the Subaru CrossTrek or Forester as a competitor? They regularly whip toyota and honda in AWD tests. I will test drive the Rav4 against the subaru"s next year. I do love the new look.

[@pnweezy]

Subaru cannot go rock crawling... Toyota crushed Subaru.

[@tonychau1983]

Subaru models don't even sell half of what toyota sells 400000 units

[@carverboycarverboy2097]

@@pnweezy were talking SUV's here not Tacomas. I live in the mtns and snow country. Every other car on the road here is a Subaru for a reason. Subaru crushes Toyota and Honda in terms of AWD and getting around in the snow.

[@robertgal1301]

TOYOTA IS THE BEST

[@winomaster]

Next time they completely redo this SUV, it will be a full electric car. People are going to need to begin to think about how early they want to be joining the EV revolution. There are not many on the market yet. But, expect there to be a flood of them coming in the next five years, after a slow rollout over the next two years. Progress in the batteries is still very fluid. So, the miracle batteries are still just a bit away. My strategy is going to be to try to delay any EV purchase until the graphine batteries are out and well priced. Projections are that they will begin trickeling out in 2024. The danger is that as soon as the market begins to move toward EV's in a big way, gas fueled cars are going to depreciate in a big way. So, maybe you want to arrive at 2024 with not too new of a vehicle. Less value to obsolete. If you buy a car this year, you can get the modern safety electronic package and not buy another car until we are well into the transition to EV 's. The batteries still have some development to go. EV's are only going to get better and better. There is little advantage to being in the early wave of these cars.

[@peteros9555]

Really interested, but no android auto?, no thanks

[@kevintran3612]

It's coming through a software update

[@garysandhu5082]

No panorama sun roof available in Canada? Why the hell not?

[@EverydayReviews2022]

Apparently the Canadian plant isn’t outfitted for it. You can get a sunroof thought, just hit the big Pano roof.

[@CNHabs]

Ontarian plants simply can't manufacture it. Ridiculous...

[@winomaster]

Not enough sun up there to justify the extra expense.

[@747-pilot]

To me that's actually a selling point. I don't want that stupid panoramic sunroof shoved down my throat, simply because I want the fully loaded Limited version. In my 22+ years of driving, I can't recall opening even the regular sunroof more than 2 or 3 times (rollseyes). With all those "exploding sunroofs" (because of the extremely large glass area), that was the best thing to happen for Canadian customers!

[@garysandhu5082]

747-pilot the option of the sunroof should be offered to the Canadian consumers.... everyone has their opinions and option list wants. Definitely not a selling point. Some of us enjoy the sun whenever we can get it.

[@gregread973]

With no Android Auto it's a pass for me. Disappointing...

[@JoeE.]

Why why why is Canada not getting the panoramic moonroof when this is built in Canada itself? Puzzling......

[@drupadjoshi]

Joe E. that sux. Wont buy this just because of no pano

[@holidayusa098]

The new 2019 Subaru Forester looks better

[@eugenelevin7892]

What about the emf readings. Any difference between gas and hybrid models?

[@tomwiesner1929]

36k. Ummm. I can buy a full sized truck for that and blow your 50 cubic feet of storage out of the water.

[@cranleighpark]

Big mistake Toyota not having a "panoramic sunroof" on Rav4 in Canada !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shanmugasundaram6625]

may be there isnt enough sun in canada to warrant a sun roof.. lol

[@cranleighpark]

@@shanmugasundaram6625 They're putting a single sunroof on the new Rav4 in Canada, just not the panoramic sunroof you can get in the USA !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikef97]

That’s the second vehicle they do that. You can only get the sunroof on a Tacoma trd sport and not in the trd-off-road version with short bed in Canada.

[@fcg243]

Cross the border to US and get the US version

[@747-pilot]

Maybe to you. To me, it's the best thing that could have happened. Might have to cross over into Canada to get my Limited version!! I don't want no damn "panoramic sunroof" shoved down my throat, simply because I want the fully loaded Limited version!

[@winomaster]

Is it better looking than last years? It's hard to say. They are both real eyesore with Asian styling. Toyota designs, in most cases, for it's home market. It's the elephant in the room with most reviewers, that most Toyota veichles are plain ugly to Western eyes. You have to value reliability above looks and function to want to buy a Toyota. But, if Toyota was to also style their cars well, they would likely put a few more companies out of business. That would bring down trade pressures on them, so Toyota doesn't compete full out.

[@teenyverse7707]

Chapstick

[@angkorwatt57]

I like toyota, but no android auto, it"s suck.

[@Photologistic]

song ung - Yes, literally everything about Android truly does suck! They are way better without that spyware.

[@peopleofgodv.citizensofsat9096]

Front looks like a Ford and back looks like a Jeep

[@psewgobind]

For real 4x4'ing need that direct link to the rear wheel. E.g, was caught out in a snowstorm with summer tires in my 2008 Rav4. I had enough for slow take-offs with 4 wheel drive, but no traction for turning or stopping. The solution, was to lock it into 4x4 mode and the instant rear-wheel response allowed for steering the car via gas peddle. So instead of plowing into oncoming traffic (when doing a right turn), just tap the gas and spin the rear end over... Try that with an electric motor in the back to drive the rear wheel LOL.

[@Photologistic]

Pars S - Truly the dumbest thing I’ve ever read. No one is buying this car for “true” 4x4ing. Get a beat up old POS 4x4 for that. Meanwhile, learn to steer with the wheel.

[@psewgobind]

@@Photologistic That's genius, using the steering wheel to steer the car. Thanks, guru master for enlightening me. Soon, we won't even need to steer, cause are Guru masters will have us put the car in autonomous mode. You fools who are driving this industry don't have a clue. Embracing a world where the masses are dumber than the bigs they eat.

[@troyfall6573]

Toyota vehicles look like they are engineered using techs from the old Pontiac company. They look cheap and unattractive. This RAV4 looks better than that crappy one they have been making for the past 5 years but I have never been a Toyota fan.

[@charlesmartel3425]

Too bad. We have had 3 of them in our family and have only needed routine maintenance to get to 250,000 miles in all of them. I wouldn't buy another brand. Especially after having a VW that had enough electrical gremlins to power a 3rd Gizmo movie.

[@Toyota4Life]

I have never been a Toyota fan... well judging by your comment you don’t say !! Now take your trolling ass off this Toyota video and sit in dismay as this new rav-4 continues to be the best selling

[@Ktheodoss]

I kind of agree on the styling of their cars and the previous RAV4. This Rav is much nicer though. And their TRD pick-ups and 4Runner look awesome.

[@Photologistic]

K. Theodos - The TRD is just screaming for its missing U tho. 😁

[@mrpmj00]

fugly aftermarket stuck on iPad as the center screen. This is a deal killer...no sale for me. I'll pass.

[@aussiedeplorable8670]

It's in your direct line of sight though

[@TM-bn8mz]

Looks like crap!!

[@juanr1165]

Ugly. Front grill looks like a sad cat fish. Cheap I-pad center stack.

[@romeomk510]

Your screen name looks like a sad cat fish.

[@wilsonxu6729]

trues !

[@jerseydebil]

ick... don't like the styling... rav 4's are still ugly.