Review & Drive: 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE!

My 2023 RAV4 Hybrid XSE country drive covers features, interior technology, styling, pricing, driving impressions, acceleration test, and much more!
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[@Toyotajeff]

Thoughts on RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid? Ever own one and how did you like it? Jeff

[@Ray-ng3ze]

I have a 2021 RAV4, love it; although I'm looking forward to the new Tacoma

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Big question....how much does it cost?..I'm guessing over $50,000, fully loaded. So in order to get great mpg, you gotta shell out mucho dinero?!

[@mikej238]

@@curbozerboomer1773 All Rav 4 hybrids only cost 2000 more than their equivalent non hybrid models. You would be stupid not to buy the hybrid. A top Ltd hyvrid model is 1800 more than a Limited non hybrid

[@Ray-ng3ze]

@@curbozerboomer1773 XSE hybrid starts off around 36,000 I believe, fully loaded would be around 42,000-43,000. It's not too bad for the days we're living in.

[@katietatey]

I have a '23 SE hybrid and I LOVE IT! That car makes me so happy every day. The only things I miss from the XSE are the digital rearview mirror (would be nice to see around my dog's giant head) and the memory driver's seat. When they adjust it at the car wash it takes me a few minutes to get it back how I like it.

[@justahumbledude]

There's literally NO STOCK with the Advanced Technology Package and panaramic moon roof. Your car is a fantasy to someone that actually wants the options.

[@davc7819]

Toyota Carlsbad does because they have a 2000 Tint markup

[@Etiam.plants]

Great job Holly! I have the SE 2022 in silver metallic with the convenience/weather package & I love it!

[@FuryanZ]

Have the Rav4 Prime XSE, windchill pear/black roof with premium package, now for 2 weeks and I love it. What a great car! Great review!

[@baklava9040]

do you get 93mpge every time ?

[@nomadjedimaster7690]

I have the same color in the hybrid xse I love the mileage550

[@flyboy008]

Did you pay above MSRP?

[@SuperDagbo]

Jeff you are to cool and as a result. I bought my wife a XSE Cavalier blue hybrid RAV4. It will be here at the end of August. Thanks your the best.

[@ericwright1075]

Good review. It must have been nice to have your real boss along for the trip and she did good video work.

[@Toyotajeff]

Thanks! She’s my favorite traveling companion! TRD JON is another of my faves lol

[@bubba4072]

Great job, Holly! Thanks, Jeff👍

[@rightlanehog3151]

Jeff, Give that camera operator a raise!! 🤩

[@ReynaSlugBugKENO]

Thank you for your reviews…. I just walked out of the Dealership today… placed my order for my new 2024 Wind chill Pearl / Midnight Black metallic, 18 inch glossy black wheels, with everything. I’ll have it in a week. ❤ Thanks so much for the information to help me shop for my new car.

[@justahumbledude]

I got the 23 XSE in Pearl White without the Advanced Weather/Tech package....I'm hoping to order a 24 XSE with the kitchen sink....wanting magnetic grey. I can personally attest without the smart key on all doors and leg lift gate I've counted all 1,000 times I've needed it and thought "I'm going to upgrade" 😀

[@user-bi3tu7le9h]

Great job Holly!

[@Toyotajeff]

Thanks Beverly!

[@yrralyrral]

Informative and fun review as always! Thank you! Holly did a fab job behind the camera.

[@rawdreego]

this car looks great! awesome job holly!

[@raulvnzl4562]

This is the model that i bought and the experience is just amazing. Great video man I waited long for you to make a review on the xse. Btw good job on filming to your wife

[@Toyotajeff]

Thanks and I’ll tell her!

[@erickim3710]

Great job, Hollie! Your husband is awesome haha

[@honeyjohn2997]

great job Holly,,,,,, am a big fan of your reviews, great style and presentation really enjoy your videos

[@ladylibra81]

Hello, love your videos and great job Holly. 🎉

[@user-dq2fj1oz6s]

GREAT job Holly !!!

[@Toyotajeff]

I’ll tell her!!

[@chrise.cullen1902]

I love the 4Runner but don’t need all the room, this may be the ticket!

[@arrqw4633]

And this is way more up-to-date. At least until the 4Runner gets the redesign.

[@xElectricblaze]

Holly best camera recorder!

[@Toyotajeff]

She will love that!

[@roy2177]

Awesome camera work Holly! 😊

[@bobbyscott3825]

Thankyou Holly...Enjoy your works from Texas

[@Offthegridfishing]

I have the 2021 and not much difference between the 2 . I’ll wait to upgrade

[@user-xt4wr7yr9j]

I just love it 🥰 😊

[@mlgomez9644]

Well Hellooo Holly. Great job, team.

[@Toyotajeff]

Thanks!!

[@htn3000]

just put my money down for a cavalry blue hybrid xse today! cant wait til it gets here in mid june

[@davidandrews8007]

Nice I was told 5 to 10 month delivery and they had none for test drive.

[@zenkizenki]

luv the Thomas Dolby reference

[@Good1vibes]

If I had a choice, I’d buy my baby girl a military tank but the RAV4 XSE will do.

[@nikkiboyzopicar6872]

Great job Holly! 👍

[@SD-ol9os]

Great job Holly!!

[@Venomized]

Toyota needs to make the 2024 Grand Hylander XSE model with two tone painting to make it look like the rav4 but with more room.

[@harrytej]

Did you mean Venza?

[@Irishmanbikes]

Thanks Jeff and Holly. Great job videoing the RAV4 XSE.

[@jimscallen6452]

I drove that vehicle and it was great

[@stevekuebler5101]

Jeff, thank you for your informative, entertaining videos. Do you know if the auto window control panel lights up at night? I have a 2021 RAV4 Limited and it doesn’t light up.

[@stevekuebler5101]

I replaced the window/door lock control panel in our ‘21 Rav4 Limited because it wasn’t visible at night. Such an annoyance not to see these controls but it was easy to replace. I’m trying to get a ‘24 Rav4 XSE and would like to know if Toyota has inserted a lighted panel in the ‘24s. Does anyone know?

[@ethio-code6509]

I got this without the panoramic view, but I am very happy with the car. No, complain.

[@hh.c436]

Great job, Holly! Jeff/Holly, would like your thoughts on rust proofing or rust module for rav4 hybrid please

[@user-xt4wr7yr9j]

Thank you good job 👍

[@HenrysHowTos]

I still have to wait another 15 months till mine comes 😭

[@coloradoboo1071]

I love it but would also like to see what you don’t like about it (no vehicle is perfect) Also what is the MSRP? Is it like taxes and available everywhere or like Bigfoot and hard to even see, much less buy? (Like the GR Corolla)

[@davidandrews8007]

Disadvantage in Ontario is a 10 month delivery. I went to test drive some RAV4 on the lot however all were sold.

[@ArmishOne]

Great job Holly

[@lovenothate8925]

Great job Holly.

[@tanvirhossain3191]

Plz plz plz someone tell what’s the price of this with tax and everything plzzzz

[@efrenb5]

This is exactly the one I wanted (but in cavalry blue), but the guy at my dealership wanted 49K before all the fees. I want it bad, but not that bad. I can wait a year or two. And given there's a rumor that Toyota may be redesigning the RAV4 by 2025, I may end up with the new design then.

[@PreCiiSiioN_II]

I would go to a different dealership that isn't doing any "market adjustments". My wife and I are going to look at a RAV4 tomorrow at our local Toyota dealership, and I asked them if they're doing markups before we set up a time to go in. Thankfully, they aren't. I'm sure there's a dealer close to you that isn't as well.

[@sigintdevildog]

My dealer didn’t add any “adjustments”. I still have to pay MSRP and wait until the end of August for my XSE to arrive, but they’re not screwing over their customers

[@katmanjenks1961]

Thank you!!

[@scott.j1]

other than the two tone color, what are the main difference between the XSE and the Hybrid XLE Premium in terms of performance?

[@Desmo25]

Performance as in hp and torque? They’re all the same, from LE to Limited. The only difference are the options and packages.

[@kulnoorbedi5774]

Great job holly

[@mq5255]

Jeff i have question the all xse trim has the same digital speedometer or have to pay extra?

[@JESXYOOJ]

Is there a way to close the panoramic glass roof when it gets too sunny/hot?

[@aamershaikh6409]

Hello Jeff. Wondering if you could help please. Interested in buying XSE but dealership told me the black roof top is NOT a paint job instead its a Vinyl Wrap. Can you please confirmthe blk finish type? Your help is much appreciated. Thanks

[@okiefromappalachia3548]

Is that a shakeweight in the trunk?

[@FOBStevie21]

I have a 2019 RAV4 XSE Hybrid and am thinking about trading up when my payments are done.

[@kusamagaming7375]

Looks good 😊

[@SuperDagbo]

Holly your doing a great job videoing.

[@Renefnt]

Where do I find those black stickers for the accent lights?

[@stephanievalladares9220]

How much would this one go for ?

[@ReynaSlugBugKENO]

I’ll take an All Black or White with Black interior.

[@noahschechtel8979]

Jeff great great review...we bought one because if yuur review.. a Cavalier blue xse.. ut its the wifeys..lol i am looking fie a Sienna xse..what is the dealers name in Kentucky that had the rav4? Thanks amd keep it up !!

[@Toyotajeff]

I was actually on vacation in Kentucky, and was reviewing a Toyota USA vehicle.

[@ZebstrikaGirl]

I rented a 2020 hybrid xse for 2 weeks and fell in love. The car was everything I dreamed of except for it was one of the models that had the gas reading issue and would never "fill up" but now I'm hoping that in a year or 2 I can get a newer model xse. ❤ I would be upgrading from a 2010 kia soul. The upgraded speaker package is needed because I hated how my music sounded without it.

[@lintojohny7145]

@toyoyajeff can you do a video about adaptive cruise control in rav4? I booked rav4 xse technology package from Canada but don't see adaptive cruise control in this variant.

[@Toyotajeff]

That’s a really good idea. I will put it on the list.

[@fredericopacheco5648]

Is this the technology package?

[@stetsonclark8348]

Why does it look like Toyota has been using the same steering wheel for 20 years? In serious need of an update

[@indaydongtv5139]

i'm realy luv my trd off road rav4 with advance tech.package❤❤❤

[@Irishmanbikes]

How do you pair WAZE to the multi-media infotainment screen?? Can you show us??

[@bryananderson3772]

Android connect through the phone

[@Lyly-eq5em]

Does it come with spare tire ?

[@user-ts5yj2vq7u]

Tall? I'm 6 foot 2" and have to lean over into the sunroof area so my head doesn't rub. That's in the passenger seat.

[@kellymills2827]

Just bought one for our son to take to college. Absolutely love it!! Sticker price was around $42k, but due to live market pricing and after adding a couple of warranty options, we paid slightly over $52k. Pricey but we feel like it's a great investment. Resale value sticks with this vehicle. My 6'3 son fits comfortably.

[@AnimeFtw]

I am not trying to be rude but dealers like customers like you and will continue to do these horrible business practices. You should never have to pay over MSRP. Congrats on the car though. Cars even Toyotas will depreciate over time. You could have paid below sticker for a Mazda Cx-50 that is just as reliable as a Toyota but has a more premium feel. Again not trying to be mean or rude as I don't want to make you or anyone else feel bad I just wanted to educate you so that way in the future you never make a mistake like this again :). We need to stand together and tell these dealers we will never pay over MSRP and we will take our business elsewhere!

[@bryananderson3772]

​@@AnimeFtwthat's rich people man. Money is just fun coupons for them. I mean, buying a brand new car for your kid to go to college is hilarious lol

[@deanb3033]

Hey Jeff, what is the wait time for a factory order of that exact vehicle? Thanks

[@mikej238]

a year

[@PostprandialTorpor]

Toyota doesn’t do factory orders. You tell them what you want and they call you and everyone else when they have something similar to your preferences.

[@mikej238]

@@PostprandialTorpor lol wrong, I ordered exactly what I wanted with a deposit. Picked it up 5 weeks ago, If you aren't impatient they will get it for you. Same with Lexus

[@phonuicao1479]

Do rav4 they have ahead display

[@SuperDagbo]

Holly your husband is a nut, but me and my wife love him to death he is great and funny.

[@shadboy]

Guessing around 40 grand new ??

[@anisa1993]

Thete is some down points first the screen goes blank and in few seconds comes back second when android phone conacts to screen the vulums puses you cant turn vulum up or down third when you put on drive gear doors are not locked

[@katietatey]

Holly! Tell Jeff to pull over and let you drive! Slap that puppy in sport mode and see what she can do! ;)

[@irandude1655]

I wonder how that "gloss black" going to age over time given the Toyota lasts for at least 150,000 miles.

[@nomadjedimaster7690]

The gloss scuffs and scratches easily

[@GeneLeeRollins]

I wish all the gloss black was matte instead.

[@bb-1359]

Dork! 😝

[@bobmerlone4147]

What’s the cost?

[@GHOSTsq]

Look like a doen grade from my 2013 journey crew ... i have so mutch room its crazzy this looks like its to small

[@tifu678]

2:30 Aplique=Ap Li Kay

[@karuneshkaimal]

i am confused on this one and lexus nx hybrid

[@mikej238]

you can't get either.

[@kusamagaming7375]

There is no point to get hybrid in terms of price how much money you save, at least in EU

[@samsacre4304]

you will save money on gas ! same as 2019 needs refresh already, but not coming in 2024✌️

[@mikej238]

😂

[@Scottyboy2000]

Silver and white are such boring colors

[@wantsanewvehicle]

Well, that's your opinion.

[@Nigel__]

I get tons of compliments on my silver vehicle. 😎

[@prawnstar502]

i hate gloss black

[@nomadjedimaster7690]

This car car will run you 55000 out the door

[@lousassole-cn8vd]

This Toyota doesn't do it for me

[@nomadjedimaster7690]

I get 550 miles on a full tank

[@Sunnyc432]

Good luck if u find anything for msrp. Even if u find one for msrp these dealers screw you up with unnecessary accessories. I finally gave up on Toyota. With these markups u can get a bmw for msrp.

[@johnbrews9724]

Yes. Bought a BMW X1. Toyota was a year wait and a dealer upcharge. X1 is smaller, but quicker and more nimble. Of course, gas mileage on highway is about 35 mpg, while hybrid gets that for mixed driving on regular gas.

[@russellwilhelmsen5081]

Great job Holly!

[@mrspeters55]

Great job Holly

[@user-lj5ri3gp5o]

Great job Holly!

[@Toyotajeff]

I’ll tell her!

[@bobg2489]

Great job Holly