2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE Review - Is It Reliable? (ft.

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Drivetrain
3:04 - Interior
5:08 - BFB Test
5:19 - Interior
5:43 - Back Seats
6:32 - Trunk / Cargo Space
7:39 - Exterior
7:58 - Final Thoughts
8:42 - Reliability W/ The Car Care Nut
19:52 - Outro

Пікірлер: 59

@TheCarCareNut 4 ай бұрын

It was really nice to see you again Zach. Thank you for visiting the shop. Hope to see you again soon.

@rightlanehog3151 4 ай бұрын

😁

@eleanormassaro5195 4 ай бұрын

Cool collaboration with the Care Care Nut and Zack!👍🏻👍🏻

@joey86bu1 4 ай бұрын

Loved seeing ya on here, love your channel!

@Jantonvid 4 ай бұрын

Great work brother glad we could help.

@billgatesisanerd 4 ай бұрын

Not the collab I was expecting but what an awesome surprise! I love the #TheCarCareNut!

@rightlanehog3151 4 ай бұрын

🙌🙌🙌🙌

@linhunnicutt6556 4 ай бұрын

The car care nut channels are some of my most favorite KZbin channels. He is so thorough in his reviews, but he speaks in a language that the average car guy or not average car guy or girl can understand. I can only imagine how busy he stays because he's that good.

@rightlanehog3151 4 ай бұрын

👏👏

@kiraleaf 4 ай бұрын

When he says they're 'relaxed', he's referring to how Toyotas are over-engineered. They're usually designed to take a lot more stress than their operating range and so also end up being good engines for tuning and adding power. I've always felt that Mitsubishis were under-engineered 'out of the box' because despite their racecar pedigree, everyone would break them because they were a little fragile and those badass EVOs on TV had complete suspension upgrades..

@Aniki1111 4 ай бұрын

I'm a big fan of both channels. I didn't know you guys know each other. It was awesome to see this.

@samt6788 4 ай бұрын

Love this collab!

@techniguy 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video, I've been thinking of getting a Rav4 Prime for some time but this helps with potentially buying one

@yardboy3955 Ай бұрын

Thanks, good review, You and Car Care Nut gave us good helpful information.

@stevedolan5065 4 күн бұрын

Very nice review!

@SuperHoldenC 4 ай бұрын

Woah car care nut! Both you guys are awesome 🤙

@mr.c493 4 ай бұрын

The 3rd gen RAV4 was available with the 3.5 V6 and that was a very quick car. We had a 2006 and it was very quick!!

@kiraleaf 4 ай бұрын

Very interesting to hear about the battery temperature management system. Toyota is really all about long-lasting parts and putting miles on those cars!

@GamingWithURO 4 ай бұрын

One of the big benefits of a PHEV is actually plugging it in as often as possible. I had a Plug in Prius for a few years and plugged in as much as possible and had several tankfuls last well over 2,000 miles. Mind you the gas tank was just over 9 gallons 😂.

@CarsofGlasgow 4 ай бұрын

Love this collab

@alpaljl 4 ай бұрын

I'm not a huge RAV guy, but this video was great!!!

@James-mw6se 4 ай бұрын

Nice car look great U hope you have a great weekend take care

@SquidKnight 4 ай бұрын

Where did you get that shooting cars shirt?

@stacy695 3 ай бұрын

Do all the buttons for the dimmer, heating steering wheel etc...light up a night?

@9ZERO6 4 ай бұрын

Even though all batteries have a finite lifespan, Toyota backs the batteries up with a 10 year 150K warranty on parts and labor. Good piece of mind.

@toyotaprius79 4 ай бұрын

Batteries are not the problem, they're even serviceable with voltage balancing. The burgeoning problem with these Toyotas overtime are the ABS and ECU communications.

@laptech3767 4 ай бұрын

I cant wait to see this on the next cx-50! the toyota phev on the chinese cx50 is doing a good job

@ashleylitebrite6971 3 ай бұрын

Mr. Care Care Nut is legendary. Thank you sir!

@bobprice6274 4 ай бұрын

I love the RV-4 styling, the imported the cool factor of the new Prius into the front end. And if you love technology this is it, a large display is available, makes maps much nicer. The digital rear view mirror is a lifesaver for older drivers, makes it better to drive at night, improves back visibility. It is easy to get in and out. It is great for bringing home large purchases. It has 4 stretch cable tie down connectors in the back. Those keep ported things from moving around. Also a spare tire, rare these days. The ambient lighting is a great to keep things you need at night like night driving glasses. The 360 top view is great for parking in tight spots. This is a larger vehicle,and that display is a great tool to park combined with the digital proximity sensors. Great gas mileage, reliability. I did lots of research before landing on the RAV4 as my next car. Plus it pulls 3000 pounds. I did not know the 360 camera simulates underneath the car, you are the first reviewer that has mentioned it. Also did not know you could say go to the grocery store on all electric. How cool is that?

@bwofficial1776 4 ай бұрын

Toyota's hybrids are the best in the business. Unfortunately, their production capacity and dealer network isn't. At over a year's wait and a hefty markup on top of $50k, the RAV4 Prime's value isn't great compared to what you could get for the same or less money.

@PremierAutoMan86 4 ай бұрын

I remember when a RAV4 was sub $30k, and now it's priced as a luxury car.

@AlexC981 4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately not. It's priced as a luxury car was back in the day, but today a luxury car is over 65k and much more. So yeah it's still a lot of money but everything got more expensive, not just the mainstream stuff.

@shawnbl2048 4 ай бұрын

Nice vehicle but im worried about the battery replacement as i drive about 55k a year. So i will blow my warranty period pretty quick

@linhunnicutt6556 4 ай бұрын

I think my only gripe with the RAV4 prime is the price. I just cannot fathom Peggy well over $50,000 for a RAV4. I know that it's reliable, I know that it's extremely quick but I also know that it's extremely expensive with that system. It's a shame that they can't make it less expensive And still keep the reliability and power that it has.

@bwofficial1776 4 ай бұрын

Add to that the yearlong waitlist and dealer markups, the value isn't there. Toyota's hybrids are great but the RAV4 isn't at that price.

@verynick 4 ай бұрын

Yup, $50k is a lot for a Toyota. I think at the end of the day, is it worth it for YOU?

@kiraleaf 4 ай бұрын

Good to see the top trim RAV4 .. the Prime XSE can really move when you step on it, thanks to that hybrid powertrain and traction control system that attempts to keep all four wheels locked to the ground. The price point factors in the ridiculousness of the vehicle's capability, you already had Toyota's guarantee from the start. The technology partnership with Subaru continues to print out high-quality, reliable powertrain systems that stand out in their fields. ..Not that you'd drive a Crosstrek or RAV4 out in a field, that's boring and counterintuitive.

@rightlanehog3151 4 ай бұрын

Zack, Are you going to have Ahmed on the channel every Friday from now on? 😉On the subject of quicker RAV4s, have you ever driven the RAV4 V6? 🤩🤩

@phillyspitta8147 4 ай бұрын

Looking for one now actually all of em have too many miles for me

@dave11686 4 ай бұрын

I like these but the 50k MSRP is a bit much

@polarbear4612 2 ай бұрын

Wait, you got a plug in hybrid to test but didn’t plug it in. 🤔 I feel like you missed something important.

@stupid8911 2 ай бұрын

Great collaboration. Speaking only for me, I'll take boring and lasts a while over anything. Batteries (in almost everything) need not be charged at every moment; turn off things you don't need on all the time. Take your cordless off the cradles during the day, turn off your wireless mouse and keyboard when the computer's off, and eat your vegetables, darn it! Okay, Grandma's out, peace ✌🏼😂😂😁😁

@jdrules23 4 ай бұрын

Key to getting the rav4 prime is finding one below msrp which is essily possible. Then, lease it to get 6.5k credit and buy it out from toyota bank within the first month.

@djaztec97 3 ай бұрын

Is that what you did?

@mysteryberto 4 ай бұрын

In a word, yes.

@djaztec97 3 ай бұрын

I took this video more serious when you got another perspective for this car so it's not bias.

@bazilwreckerloughead 4 ай бұрын

My wife's soon going to be in the market for a new SUV & I'll suggest this to her.

@tleoipl37 4 ай бұрын

57 notifications on the phone tho😮

@davidp2888 4 ай бұрын

A $51,000 RAV-4. That's crazy.

@kimochi33 4 ай бұрын

It's the unicorn price. 3 year waitlist, can't even get one even at $51k

@verynick 4 ай бұрын

I got mine, 2024 Prime SE with $3.5k options, for $48k out the door. I regret nothing lol true you might get a better equip car but I don’t car

@allenwinston9225 3 ай бұрын

I love the car. but the payback over ice is 6 years. I put my name on the list with a local dealer.

@diydrivenGA 4 ай бұрын

Just saw the Lucid Air is 69k. That this car is getting that close to a luxury EV is mind boggling. Better to get a CX5 GT for low 30's new and used for mid 20's.