Is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime a better SUV than a Subaru Solterra?

[@scottw2731]

It's so great that I'm gonna order one tomorrow for my son's wedding gift. He is turning 12 next month.

[@RaitisRides]

I see what you did there Scott!

[@davidwolf226]

I really like this RAV4 Prime, Joe. The main reason, aside from its reliability, is the fact that it is not a full EV. The overall evolution of the RAV4 especially in the last 5 years or so has continually impressed me. Nothing against the Subaru by the way. Thanks, again.

[@RaitisRides]

Very good points David!

[@bagonzaderrick2165]

really good points

[@themcgills6762]

My local dealer in Maryland have 2 sitting on the lot for $47k. Before you couldn’t find them, now it’s sitting on lots. Be patient, wait 6 months so this crazy car market can settle down. I refuse to overpay for anything that depreciate in value seconds after it is purchased.

[@miltonbernal7344]

I just bought a prime last week, love it!! the best car ever owned !!

[@sporla3]

We have a 21 Rav4 Prime in silver with the black roof My wife loves it. i'm not loving the outdated center console. Other than that, the car is great. We bought it back in December of 21. Have about 6K miles on it. Most of the miles are electric so we are diplaying an average of 99.9 mpg. A little noisy when the engine turns on (which is only when going on an extended trip). We paid $2,500 over MSRP and it was worth it.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

My first hybrid SUV! Awesome video Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you are digging this one,.

[@acuintegra]

Thanks Joe for the review. We picked up a R4P XSE Prem as a jack of all trades car we use on our daily life. Stores by us and school drop off are within 5 miles and we easily can accomplish that without the use of gas as we are getting a range of 52 on EV now. We like taking road trips so having a gas tank and a hybrid mode that gets 39-40mph is great for that part. The options some may say are standard in luxury cars, but we did like the fact things like rear heated seats, a pano roof, a HUD, cooling and power front seats were available. Then there are the things that we did not need but it was nice that it was available like the adaptive headlights, foot sensor power trunk, a spare tire and a 6.6 charging capability that were added pluses. We were lucky enough to pick one up for the 51K MSRP with a 7 month wait. I can see how some would say that's crazy for a RAV4 and we did too initially. But, for our lifestyle, it was a very good balance and we do hope that the Toyota reliability holds true. As for the performance and speed, I do not think it's a performance vehicle whatsoever. It handles ok, not great. It is fast on a straight line but do not try running through turns with a Mazda. As for its eAWD, it cannot come even close to the MDX SH-AWD but it works great for the reactive slips in rain puddles!

[@Hookmeister]

This isn’t the first time RAV4’s were quick. The old v6 RAV4’s were pretty awesome. They’d hit 60 in the really low 6 second range, and sounded great. Wife loved that thing, and won’t come back until Toyota decides to give these some real some get up and go. She’s also owned a turbo Forester and BMW X1. She wants her SUV’s to go!

[@salehvxr]

""These are so difficult to find! Tune in tonight @ 5:30pm ET for this 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime! Is it the best way to get electrified without range anxiety?"" you said 2023 and made me wait one to get bamboozled. I WANT MY MONEY AND TIME BACK!!!

[@RaitisRides]

Sorry my friend!

[@SME5724]

What money ?? Lol dude chill out people make mistakes

[@cyberImperfection]

*You are entitled to zer0 refund since 2022 is the same as 2023 and shall be 2024.*

[@paulira7407]

I love my 2022 Rav4 Prime and I would pick it over the Subaru Solterra without blinking an eye. However, there are three things that the Subaru does better over the Prime: 1) Subaru’s fabulous mechanical AWD system 2) Sharper exterior looks 3) More upscale looking exterior

[@MarkMonolithOfficial]

The answer is Yes

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@MarkMonolithOfficial]

@@RaitisRides Thanks for always putting out amazing and hilarious reviews

[@kazitaufiqiqbal1194]

My local dealer has 4 sitting in the back with a markup of $25k each. They also said it would take forever if you were to place a factory order!

[@stevev1008]

I couldn't find a hybrid anywhere and with the mark ups, I went with dealerships that had inventory and negotiations on price.

[@RaitisRides]

That is ridiculous!

[@youtubeuserzzzz]

$75K for a Rav-4?

[@Ham30]

@@youtubeuserzzzz thats a lot of money for Rav4

[@Hookmeister]

Our local dealer wanted a 10K markup over MSRP. Well more like 12.5K because they always have extra sticker crap plus 1K dealer fees. There are some pretty sweet SUV’s you could buy for 60K instead of a way overpriced RAV.

[@rogersoccer19]

Raiti's Rides, only the best in car reviews!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for having my back!

[@coryvaldez8543]

Thank you so much for reviewing one of these! I want one, but waitlists are in the years. :(

[@edwarddejong8025]

Here in California, there is about a 6 - 12 month waitlist for the RAV4 Prime, and it is much more expensive. Toyota is taking advantage of the electric boom. The regular RAV4 Hybrid is a way better deal, more than 10k cheaper. People really want this car, but Toyota is not making that many of these, probably due to battery sourcing limitations. Some people keep predicting doom for Toyota, but this is their #1 vehicle, and to the loyal consumers who have had such good experience with Toyota vehicles, reports for their impending death are greatly exaggerated.

[@RaitisRides]

They are really difficult to track down.

[@Numb2Fear]

Mr 1 take Raiti back with another banger 🔥

[@RaitisRides]

You are awesome Ty! Thanks for being so supportive.

[@jimbean5672]

This guy makes huffy bikes sound exciting

[@RaitisRides]

You are awesome my friend!

[@jimbean5672]

No you are awesome that's why when we hit 1 mil I can say I was here when you were trying to get the stang and had the live stream and I donated. Because people believe in you joe!

[@bextar6365]

$51K I just quit looking !!

[@RaitisRides]

I feel your pain!

[@ashantedula5696]

Same

[@Boombah49]

$8,500 in rebates when I got mine! 41k is easier to swallow……

[@ashantedula5696]

@@Boombah49 alot easier. The rebates tho is does that affect the note monthly or is that just a tax break at the end of the year?

[@JohnDiMartino]

There going fair 5-12k over sticker….this is a premium package very rare especially with the chip shortage.

[@naveenthemachine]

Over the bz4x and soltera? Absolutely yes

[@RaitisRides]

Good call for sure!

[@pnketia]

I'm usually not a fan of Toyota styling, but this one looks pretty good! The problem as others have pointed out is trying to locate one and if you do find one it is usually marked up by the "stealership" as much as $25K making it a $76K vehicle which it isn't!

[@Ham30]

That is a lot of mark-up! Unbelievable.

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Now it's my perfect Toyota RAV4 I can buy.

[@omarcortes5754]

The biggest zonk is the availability, hard to find them but everything else is great.

[@PWCDN]

Two year wait, its insane. This model will probably the standard for 10 years before a re-design at this rate.

[@RaitisRides]

That is the frustrating point Omar!

[@RaitisRides]

@@PWCDN It really is out of control!

[@tomdrummy4984]

OG ! Like the new lighting 👍

[@RaitisRides]

It looks clean!

[@Scoundr3ll]

Gotta admit, with how much I like the prime, it seemed like there were a lot of small disappointments that seemed to add up. Im hoping the refresh for either 2023 or 2024 is able to upgrade the interior to match its price. The performance and range is still phenomenal above everything else though

[@mclarenspeedtail8988]

looking for a review on the 2023 rav4 refresh!

[@RaitisRides]

Stay tuned!

[@Cobra_Ken]

You can even make a RAV4 sound exciting.

[@MrBigBoy4Life]

It doesn’t take much these days with these crazy gas prices.

[@electrikoptik]

Tbh the Rav4 prime is quite peppy and fun to drive! It does 0-60 in 5.4 sec and 1/4 mile in 14.0 @ 100mph.

[@RaitisRides]

That is awesome of you to say.

[@stevehuk902]

That's my favorite thing about this channel. Always so positive about everything. Even when hes reviewing the lemons, he always makes at least a little lemonade.

[@SME5724]

Love the color combo and ofc that Toyota reliability… and yes I would take this over an EV any day of the week joe

[@MegaRetr]

OG ! Like the new lighting

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you are digging this one.

[@davidp2888]

"Strap the kid to the roof." My kinda guy! The only thing I zonk on this is the dark roof.

[@RaitisRides]

I know the two-tone is not for everyone.

[@AllAboutPurple]

“One of your kids misbehaving, strap them to the roof..” 😂😂😂💀 Thanks for the in depth video! But the key fob turn the heat on in winter?

[@megaintegrator]

came to rav4 prime, first time as for hybrid plugin, fantastic all around car.

[@stellantistom6881]

What up Joe? RAV4 Time!

[@RaitisRides]

Let's do this!

[@stellantistom6881]

@@RaitisRides ;D

[@jswaby]

My GF’s Rav has that rear wiper. You are 100% correct. Pull up to a gas station and try cleaning that rear window. It’s impossible with the position of that wiper.

[@johnadalynn7675]

Great video...yes the original transformers are the best...nice report on the prime...my friend has the 2020 and loves it more than his BMW ..I have a 2019 XLE premium and I love it...fun to drive...awesome video dude

[@thinkabout602]

Good luck finding one then good luck paying for it. Great review Joe

[@AleX-zd6bi]

Definitely eye catching, especially in the charcoal/black combination but w/black rims. Have thought about buying this, but can’t justify spending over $50K for a Toyota soccer mom car. Good thing interest rates are high. Thankfully the ‘23 will have the updated infotainment.

[@stevehuk902]

I always imagine in episodes like this what other people think at the stop lights. Like "Who tf drag races a rav 4, and why is that so fast?"

[@fallguy4209]

Electrical motors and bigger hybrid battery

[@stevehuk902]

@@fallguy4209 well yeah of course lol

[@swainp2012]

Rav4 prime is a product of compliance. Solterra and Bz4x are super compliant cars. As if Toyota didn’t want to make a compelling EV. Having said Toyota makes the best hybrid. It is the best PHEV. In the absence of ~45K EV , this takes the top spot for midsized EV.

[@theonelast9933]

Is it a hybrid or ? Why electric motor?

[@RaitisRides]

Yes it is. hybrid.

[@fallguy4209]

Plug in hybrid

[@jessebooth2371]

Had my name on the list for this as soon as I bought my 2019 rav4 xse hybrid. They told me to come in. I looked at the price and it was marked up into luxury suv territory lol I was like ✌️ so much for customer loyalty. Will not go back to that dealership again because of that. Like I know someone will pay the extreme mark up, but is it worth it to lose your bread and butter customers.

[@sonalmalhotra07]

Lovely Show Joe Raiti. Best wishes.

[@jasminroy1985]

Great review and congrats on the upcoming 900k. Cheers from up North Ontario!

[@dlg5485]

I've been wanting one of these for over a year, but even if you can find one in inventory, there's an absurd markup on it. I finally decided that Toyota can %#@& off and I ordered an Outback Onyx XT. It may not get the kind of fuel economy I wanted, but it beats the Prime in overall comfort and utility. Toyota needs to get its head out of its a$$ and get more of these things out to dealers.

[@sidb9540]

it's not the manufacturer...it's the dealer network.. all legacy car makers are facing the same problem

[@dlg5485]

@@sidb9540 Not true. Toyota has the ability to allocate more parts to build Primes, but they are choosing to build higher margin models because they're being greedy. They are in far better shape than most other brands. No excuse for the lack of Prime inventory.

[@sidb9540]

Toyota is woefully behind battery material acquisition... their CEO openly claims electric is not the future forward. Hydrogen is! The prime as good as it is was just a vehicle made to keep the lawmakers happy... I bet they are loosing money on making this thing

[@KYpilot26]

I sure would like to see a review of how well the lane keep assist and the adaptive cruise control works.

[@paulira7407]

As a 2022 Rav4 Prime owner, I can tell you that the lane keep assist feature and the adaptive cruise control are useless for the most part. Even with pristine highway road quality and clear markings, those two features are not ready for prime time.

[@cdchannel]

It doesn't work

[@Shackkobe]

Do a KZbin search on "2019 RAV4 XSE Hybrid Self Driving TEST" you should find a video where a KZbinr "Ben Weber" attached a weight to the steering wheel and let the Rav4 drive itself while on a long road trip. Come to your own conclusions afterward.

[@dominickirkwood]

I love it Joe and Lori and keep up the good work and I love the video lot real true 👍

[@BLWard-ht3qw]

Until charging stations become more readily available, it would be a hybrid for me and I agree, I could do without all that gloss black on the outside.

[@kentech878]

Thank you for great review

[@kyrosmike]

I like my 22 rav4 prime, ICE does kick on during EV only at times. The infotainment energy screen doesn't show it, but since I got the HUD you can change it to a tach and you can see ICE kicking away at 2000 rpms every so often. However, if want full 300 hp feels like need some charge in the battery not the bare minimum charge when its in forced HEV mode. Mine was made March 7th, 2022 in Japan I took delivery April 28th.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for that great ownership input!

[@alexkluh1407]

I really like it but I think it could perhaps be even better if they’d ditch the CVT for maybe a turbo 4?

[@Irishmanbikes]

When will Toyota have the all new operating software for Navigation for the RAV4 Hybrid??

[@damnbdboy]

Can you experience the same 0-60 speed if you don't charge the battery?

[@brianlee9233]

Beautiful RAV4 Prime so far! It looks amazing!

[@harleymartinez4053]

Feels like this 2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME PLUG-IN HYBRID reminds me of the 2021 model year. @M P, i agree the answer is a YES!

[@RaitisRides]

Good call Harley!

[@harleymartinez4053]

Thanks, @@RaitisRides

[@gilvelaz69]

Love the design of this rav4 the one think that sucks is they r way over priced and difficult to find

[@newton2105]

Looks great until the Toyota dealer tells you about that 20K markup

[@RaitisRides]

That is so very true!

[@connermt74]

Toyota’s CVTs are horrible to live with. They’re noisy and project a strange feeling when being driven more than casual. We had a 2020 XLE (not in the same league as a Prime I know). The MPG was great, the ride quiet and comfortable interior room was good as well. Handling was surprisingly good as well. But there were issues. The elective drivers seat didn’t move at the same time when reclining; one side would always start and finish before the other side. Very noticeable. They start/stop was exceptionally harsh and hyper active when you put it in park; the engine would shut off for a second while you’d be moving the shifter from D to P only to start up again in P then be shut off entirely. The brakes made a clunking noise when reversing. The rear door panels had a noticeable vertical color/shade split right in the middle almost like it was on purpose. The window switch panel somehow got finger prints in it that never went away. And the 2.5 was loud and course (think rocks in a blender) when accelerating hard (but to be fair Honda’s CRV sounded about the same). The ‘manual shift’ mode was a gimmick as the car always started in 4th from a stop. The steering’s recent wring was also nice n-existent. Had it to the dealer to address these issues and was told “it’s too new to have problems” which we all know isn’t true. Our XLE was a good car in some aspects but very in-Toyota like in others. We got rid of it right before it hit 36k as we didn’t want to pay for repairs.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that!

[@ivankariaka576]

Was announced review of Rav4 Prime 2023 😢

[@RaitisRides]

It is the same thing.

[@ivankariaka576]

@@RaitisRides 2023 is expected to have a new multimedia system (similar to tundra) and new safety features 3.0, we are waiting for the first 2023 review on KZbin.

[@joegibbsfan6082]

How do you get all of those cars

[@jennaduvall2060]

Do you have to plug it in or can you just use gas?

[@trynamakegainz]

RAV4 prime is a great plug in hybrid for the pricing Niro EV would be an alternative choice for me, do you plan on doing a video on the 2023 Niro EV?

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

Alrighty Joe I really like the look of this Rav 4. I just always thought that Toyota 1could update the technology in there just a little. You know what, this Rav4 Prime kinda looks like a transformer! So that's where Toyota got that name from! Lol. "Toyota Rav4 Optimus Prime Edition" 😆

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Chris for letting me share it with you! I like what you did there!

[@gch8155]

THE WORST PART IS ..C. V …T….😖Too expensive for this small vehicle Toyota/nice video amigo

[@jassimmousamousa8102]

Great job thanks you are the best

[@mystictk4149]

This RAV4 is definitely nice.

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you like this one.

[@mystictk4149]

@@RaitisRides You know it man.

[@RyanDoonan]

That is definitely a nice huge upgrade to the rav 4 very sweet looking

[@mariowhyte7848]

It's Prime time!!! Awesome review Joe! I just wish Toyota would put their foot down on these stealerships charging ...no pun intended...lol ridiculous mark ups on these!!

[@angelmatos5987]

The rav4 prime is hibrid or plug hibrid

[@digitaldoc100]

Still can't get excited about this one. Would really want it with a V-6 or turbo 4, which has me looking at other options.

[@garrettyamada9821]

Why? The RAV4 PRIME is very fast in regards to acceleration. NO JOKE.

[@naveenthemachine]

The rav4 prime has the same performance as a v6 Camry

[@e70_x5_guy4]

Ya not everyone wants a hybrid with a CVT, only thing even remotely exciting about this to me is the horsepower

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel!

[@digitaldoc100]

@@garrettyamada9821 Yes, on paper, the straight line performance is quite fast. I suspect the handling gets further compromised by the extra weight of the batteries. I also worry about the battery life and the cost of a replacement as I tend to keep my vehicles longer than others. Also, the RAV4 got too big for my garage, so not so easy to plug it in, and don't want electric cords on my driveway. I know a V-6 won't happen, but I still think it would have been better. I have no room for a Highlander and won't be pushed into the next class to get the engine. The NX can be had with a 2.4T but the price is high for the 0-60 performance of 7 secs IMHO. For better or worse, Toyota is not making something I want. Hard to believe that I am more excited about the Corolla Cross hybrid...

[@adikesavkodunthirapully9518]

Plus, I’m gonna buy this cart, the exact same thing but different color and 2024 model

[@ChristianHiroseRomeoGraham]

I don't know why, but candy apple red always fits with Toyota vehicles.

[@seanlee512]

I Like your video But joe if you compare it to the lincoln Corsair Grand touring it has more tech than the RAV4 Prime

[@RaitisRides]

That is a very good point!

[@fakedazzleful]

Lincoln is a luxury brand

[@newyorkcitystevenfan3871]

My team got me an all new Toyota RAV4 2021 and it’s like $35,000 but we used the discount of $10,000 we save for newyorkcity steven and so far I drove it around the state

[@RaitisRides]

That is so really awesome!

[@manuelcamomot5152]

Toyota they have a very good quality .

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it Manuel!

[@thusons]

As an owner of a 2013 rav4, your comment at 2:56 really hurts :C🤣

[@RaitisRides]

I am sorry about that.

[@rahrah2235]

I love my 2020 RAV4 Hybrid XSE, dude I be using the cruise control with lane departure assist at 85mph on the highway… Now you got 13 seconds before the warning goes off however a 3/4 filled water bottle can turn your vehicle into hands free mode😂… It take corners pretty well at that rate of speed as well too… Of course there are a few drawbacks, but the biggest one for me is the damn front bumper takes nicks & scratches & bugs splats “HORRIBLY”… After the recall of the fuel tank being replaced for a bigger one, I averaged around 38.7mpg before it was like 31.6mpg… It use to be $18.00 or less to fill up from a tab bit under a quarter tank… About 420 or 425 miles I’ll get before hitting empty… Oh and no freaking LED fog lights🤦🏾‍♂️I’mma replace them soon with some thought…

[@js1879]

Can't wait to start seeing vehicles on zillow.

[@CSIG1001]

Did they put an electric heat pump in this thing yet?

[@fallguy4209]

Yes they’ve had a heat pump since the first prime came out

[@shoualor6391]

A Toyota dealer close to where I live got one in the lot and marked the hell of it, 25k give or take.

[@logikgr]

This RAV4 Prime color scheme looks like an 80's pop star in a shiny shirt and black vinyl pants.

[@RaitisRides]

I love what you did there!

[@alengreen589]

Is this Toyota Prime better as a Tesla Modell 3?

[@matt.coignard]

I was set on an outback wilderness and now I'm looking at a Rav4 Prime - two different cars, but I'm stuck 🫠

[@RaitisRides]

That is a tough choice because they are great!

[@marcsensei7645]

Perfect for a daily vehicle , won’t break for sure . I’d have another “‘problem “ in the garage to match this though , like a Bm or a Benz for the weekends.

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

The headlights look too similar to an Audi 😅

[@RaitisRides]

I am not to sure about that.

[@AntonioDiaz]

So beautiful! But that price makes it a little tough 😢

[@RUNNINGRIOT24]

I WANT THE TYPE R TO GO FULL THROTTLE!!!!!!!! Can’t wait I know it’s creeping up on us

[@TomSmithII-g3l]

The RAV4 sets the standard

[@joseadorno292]

Way too expensive with dealer markups!

[@RaitisRides]

This is so true!

[@JC-gu5cf]

I think Toyota needs to get rid of those excessive amounts of kinds of hybrid trims that they're producing and focus more on producing plug-in hybrids. Just have only XSE, XLE Premium, and Prime trims available or something

[@jovanilijevski6873]

Take a good look et haval h6 it's a very good and the price is shocking in australia 43.$dollars

[@09fahd42]

I don't know why they do the touch screen way far from the driver maybe next year they're going to make it in the a hood

[@RaitisRides]

It actually is not as bad as you think.

[@09fahd42]

@@RaitisRides thank you for your reviews and you doing great job Joe. Yeah it is not bad but it's it's good if it's closer to the driver

[@Shaolin_Chris]

really would like to see this up against the Sportage PHEV!

[@Angelbonilla1982]

What $51K!!! Holy Jesus!!!

[@RaitisRides]

Things are pricey!

[@EricThat1Guy]

51k.! Sheeeeeeeeez.. my coworker got a lower end tahoe for 52k.. idk. It’s nice also, not as loaded of course but that’s crazy 51k.. but then of course trucks are 55-80k for a truck you want.

[@mhsvz6735]

Excellent, thank you! Hybrid for my money.

[@islandon22]

Gotta wait, wait, wait and overpay, overpay, overpay! So sorry for anyone having to buy a car NOW. It's Burn City, baby in Dealer Town. Remember in years to come how the Dealers treated you. Make sure you treat them with the same indifference from now on. I was in Dealer Management. I feel your pain.😩

[@josephlotrecchiano9359]

great color

[@EvendimataE]

strap the kids to the roof.......no other car reviewer can say that....i think....LOL

[@MGMidget73]

Had one as a loaner while my Tundra was being serviced. I'm over 6ft. Not comfortable after about 1/2 hour of driving. Not enough leg room for me. I'd say if your under 5 10 it be ok.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great info from your expweience!

[@mdfaroukhasan6197]

Old wine in New bottle 😋

[@RamSlow]

Impossible to find. Dealers stepped taking orders.