The 2022 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid Is A Near Perfect Electrified Family SUV

[@theredline]

Hey guys! Don’t forget to visit www.omaze.com/redlinereviews to enter for a chance to win that 1958 Porsche 356A! Do you guys think Toyota made enough changes to the RAV4 for 2022? We should be getting a hold of one sometime next month for a longer period and we’ll plan to do a follow up review then!

[@naveenthemachine]

Yeah no. The tuscon and sportage and CRV all destroy this. Alex on autos has said the build quality in the Honda and Hyundai are better than the Toyota

[@kerrysongui9582]

Did Toyota refresh the Toyota Rav 4 prime ?

[@Jstrong774]

Saw this at the LA auto show. The drive train and reliability of toyota can’t be faulted, but everything you interact with (the door handles, window switches and other switches, infotainment, etc) all feels cheap/budget/rattles/loose, etc.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@Jstrong774 I can fault the engine. It’s noisy and unrefined. My family has a 2018 RAV4. It’s 4 cylinder 178hp is a lot quieter and smoother and oddly better sounding for a 4 cylinder than the current one. I’ve driven the new 4 cylinder from the RAV4 and Camry and at the top end trims for 35K you get the same noisy 4 cylinder

[@kerrysongui9582]

@@Jstrong774 yeah what you saying maybe truth but ....Toyota comes out on top ....😌

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

The hybrid rav4 may be the best car on the planet if you dont need more grunt. A few Toyota engineers told me the hybrid engine found in this and the Lexus are the most efficient they have ever created.

[@ZigzauerLT]

I just tried one. Cabin noise and lack of power makes it sound and feel like a 2 ton bucket

[@xJayhawkFANx]

@@ZigzauerLT is it really that loud?

[@ronmasters7590]

@@xJayhawkFANx no its not. this ctoghost is a troll

[@ronmasters7590]

@@ZigzauerLT 7.2 sec to 60 is above avg little buddy. I bet you love your dodge lololol

[@johnnyvegas4583]

Good to hear, just bought one. 45k all in, oof.

[@HayabusaOrlando]

I own a 2016 Toyota Tundra. For six years I’ve only changed out one battery and the usual oil changes. I love Toyota. ❤️

[@JAmes-no4yk]

This is literally the perfect vehicle for my job. I currently drive a 16 Ford Fusion, which is front wheel drive and gets about 28mpg highway. I drive about 300 miles a day, which means even if my car payment increases about $300 a month, I’ll still save $1200 a year in gas

[@HannahSmith-pp4wk]

@biblereader how were the seats on you back? Any numbness?

[@sharky2675]

and how would it figuratively be the perfect vehicle for your job?

[@TheSilence1]

@@sharky2675 Theye just told you. They have to travel long distances for work, and this toyota saves them in fuel compared to their current car.

[@lucass8119]

@@TheSilence1 While the Rav4 gets an impressive MPG for an SUV, its just that - an SUV. Ultimately this isn't even close to what sedans would offer in terms of MPG. And if someone is driving a ford fusion I'd imagine the switch to an Accord Hybrid or a Prius would be an easy one. If your goal is fuel economy, SUVs are always gonna be a last choice. They're big, they're heavy. And its not like switching to a sedan would lose any room either - a 5 seater is a 5 seater. Why settle for 35-40 MPG in this vehicle if you can get 60 in a sedan?

[@jeschr3462]

@@lucass8119 These compact SUVs offer a ton more trunk room and they soak up bumps on the road a lot better than sedans. Those are the two major reasons why people will settle for the lower MPG they get from these compact SUVs over the 50+ mpg sedans.

[@DJG333]

I like the change in the front but I feel like the back needed to be refreshed more than the front

[@aaronpeck4224]

Agreed… only reason preventing me from getting it

[@saadtheman1]

I'm an absolute fan of Toyota. And I just love the fact that they are the leader of hybrid cars BUT they don't have any Hybrid Sport car, they stick with good recipes like we love. Toyota knows that Hybrids are good, but they don't want this in their sport cars because it's killing the passion of a sport car. I just admire this brand

[@jackp2563]

Toyota does have Lexus LC500 hybrid. Probably my favourite sports car on the market.

[@kevins3646]

The RAV4 Prime is the answer. Good luck getting one. They r selling at double the MSRP

[@bbhoustontx]

@@kevins3646 double?

[@kevins3646]

@@bbhoustontx yes, the wait at dealership is 3 years. So anyone who has one can sell for 20 to 30k over msrp

[@HumbleBearcat]

@@kevins3646 Prime is $42K, double would be $84K. Wait list is 3 years?? Please don't exaggerate.

[@alexwill3722]

My sister just ordered this trim Rav4 Hybrid for the roof colour option in early October. She's trading in her 14 year old Rav 4 which has never left her stranded and still runs great. My wife ordered a 2022 Limited a week or two before my sister just by chance. Was hoping to have it by late January, early February but I'm thinking March sounds more likely right now. That's disappointing but I will smile a little more when I'm getting 49 city mpg ( Imperial Gallon here in Canada it's 10% bigger than a US gallon and once we get adjusted to how a hybrid works. The 45 mpg ob the Highway will be easily achievable because I don't drive like a tool anymore and our last 2 Toyotas we got what it said we should get and with our 2017 Highlandwer it actually gets 1.5 mpg more on the highway.]

[@mrmagnetic927]

I purchased my 2022 Rav 4 hybrid SE 3 months ago, Only made 2 gas fillups and i average 48mpg city. Love this effen vehicle!!

[@fpvflyer4758]

The pricing for these hybrids, and electric vehicles as a whole, is what turns many people off. What a car owner would have saved in fuel, he/she is paying up front with a higher initial price tag at the stealership.

[@pkwithlemur18]

Yes but it can pay for itself in 5 years

[@fpvflyer4758]

@@pkwithlemur18 Hybrid batteries must be replaced, and/or have major maintenance done every 6 to 10 years. So just as you break even, you have another major cost. Plus, if you look at other vehicles like the Highlander, you lose the V6 engine all together as they bring you down to a 4 cylinder.

[@novalongmovers9528]

@@fpvflyer4758 Toyota cover the battery for 10 years /280,0000 Km

[@fpvflyer4758]

@@novalongmovers9528 I up voted your comment. I was totally unaware. That's great to know and may make these more affordable. Thank you much 👍😊

[@pkwithlemur18]

@@fpvflyer4758 yes and not all manufacturers have the same quality but toyota has maintenance care plan at no cost also the newest Toyota have better batteries many 9f them used to be nickel cadmium which if you own any drills know they don't last the long term vs lithium hybrid batteries

[@sukamugen]

Traded my 2018 rav4 adventure for the blizzard Pearl xse hybrid version Have to wait a month for it But totally worth it 500 miles a tank Switch back and forth gas/electric And the value won’t go down

[@jxmar_]

You can get the limited hybrid with heated and cooled seats. I wonder if they added auto headlights back to the LE trim

[@naveenthemachine]

I’m glad they added a power passenger seat but they should have added a heads up display from the RAV4 prime.

[@drunksquirrel2051]

I replaced all halogen lights in my 21 rav4 hybrid limited, well worth it

[@eleanormassaro5195]

The memory seats on the XSE are a new feature too because It didn’t used to have memory seats in the previous year XSE models

[@mikes6853]

@@drunksquirrel2051 was it easy did you DIY?

[@afcgeo882]

@@drunksquirrel2051 21 Rav4 hybrid has no halogen lamps.

[@NOBODY-xt6kj]

Guys, same level, here is EUROPE the name is STYLE TWO COLORS. I ordered mine new RAV 4 Hybrid in June 2022, just few weeks before they increase the price globally and I received my JAPANESE PRODUCE CAR ON NOVEMBER 2022. Very smooth car, easy to drive and enjoying all the time! I was lucky to have it only for almost 5 months 😊

[@hellkitty1014]

This is the route to go if you don't want to pay $30k+ on markups for a Prime. $80K for a RAV4 prime is insane. Plus Toyota is capped at manufacturing of those because of producing in Japan only for the entire world. I think the RAV4 Hybrid is better baked than the CRV Hybrid. Very smooth!

[@2004cyrus]

I’m so glad that I bought my 2021 Mazda CX-5 in May before the prices went up. I still received $1500 off and got the dealer to pay for my TT&L with a check sent to me. My Mazda was produced in Japan. I didn’t want a Hybrid after going to Toyota to drive both the Avalon & RAV4. Those felt and sounded a little different to me. Not smooth enough. You are correct about these ungodly prices. We live in a crazy time and it’s all totally unnecessary. Covid should never have shut down our country.

[@mattbrew11]

@@2004cyrus I bought a 2017 Mazda 6 GT (top spec back then) in soul red at the end of 2017 as a CPO with 7k on the odo. Put 60k on it and then gave it to my girlfriend. Now its got 90k and the car has been absolutely flawless. Over 30 mpg which is higher than the sticker said. Its also beautiful. This is the first mazda ive ever purchased and im a huge fan. We’ve been debating selling it for an awd CRV 2016 a friend has with only 40k on it. Id prefer a CX-5 based on our experience but the CRV is a great deal at $17k and the mazda is worth $13k

[@2004cyrus]

@@mattbrew11 well If you like Mazda you better be sure you drive the Honda around a lot. I’ve always wanted to like the CR-V as my crossover choice but I keep test driving and always go back to Mazda. I don’t like CVT’s at all but if you and your partner don’t care at all about driving feel then you might like the Honda. It’s kind of a mom car and sounds and feels like a lean mower to me. Look for a CX-5 you can get a better deal on one and it’s made in Japan. Mazdas go 250,000 miles anyway.

[@dshehny]

Where is there an $80k prime??

[@hellkitty1014]

@@dshehny two for sale in California for over $90K.

[@hjinlareal]

I like the look of the XSE trim. Really wish we can get a power passenger seat and ventilated seats on this trim. Maybe offer it as a “XSE Premium” package.

[@ryanstage3912]

Yes, its in our premium pack

[@abep.3110]

@@ryanstage3912 power passenger is exclusive to limited

[@ryanstage3912]

@@abep.3110 not on the prime

[@emmexfyv]

Yeah I thought our XSE had everything under the sun but now I want panoroof, memory seat and ventilated seats LOL- always wanting more @@abep.3110

[@princea9615]

I rented a 2021 adventure trim in this exact color and I really liked it like really I drove from San Fran to Washington state north of Seattle it was 12 hours it was great on gas it has pick up weirdly and the seats where honestly as comfortable as my 2021 Lexus is350.. this is why I love Toyota :)

[@titomena7400]

This color is new for this year. You had a Blue Flame Rav4

[@princea9615]

@@titomena7400 thanks for the clarification.

[@Shakerhood69]

@@princea9615 Looks more like Cavalry Blue

[@victorcocut528]

Greetings from Romania Europe.Nice presentation for Rav 4, my favorite model.I love Toyota models!There are many brands, many models, but I especially appreciate the Toyota brand.And in my country, Toyota enjoys great success, especially hybrid engines. As a personal opinion, Toyota reinvents the pleasure of combined driving with very good consumption.All the best from here!

[@omarbryant7930]

There’s nothing wrong with a simple infotainment system. All it need to do is play music and show a damn map. Reason why there’s so many accidents now in days is because people are too damn busy looking to menus etc and playing with their silly and complicated infotainment systems while driving.

[@michaelj6392]

Naw, it’s cause they’re smoking weed and texting

[@mikes6853]

@@michaelj6392 👀

[@2004cyrus]

You handsome. What’s your Instagram?

[@thisismagacountry1318]

I thought the screens were locked out from adjustments while in gear and only the radio was accessible.

[@afcgeo882]

@@thisismagacountry1318 Nope.

[@suttongriffin8154]

It’s always so hilarious listening to you absolutely scold Toyota for their older infotainment systems 🤣🤣. Its perfect

[@moeanthony9308]

When is there ever anything positive coming from Redline about Toyota? I rather be entertained by watching crazy drivers.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

@@moeanthony9308 Dude, if Toyota actually had a nice interior, with all the latest features and not cheap scratchy plastic maybe we could all appreciate that. Unfortunately, go sit in one and then go sit in a Hyundai/KIA competition and maybe you would understand. The difference in quality, materials, NVH (that 2.5L is SO LOUD) and aesthetics is huge. That is one reason we got a Hyundai. Also price is less, better warranty, etc. I will admit that if I were keeping my car for more than 10 years, then I would consider a Toyota, but me and most people aren't. Aside from that and there hybrids are good and not much else going for them. Hyundai's resale value has actually been good in the past few years ever since the Palisade/Telluride came out.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@ayushmalpeddi2793 You actually took time to write all that about Hyundai? Bruh!!!. Let's not go there. You will never convince me about resale vs Toyota. Don't waste your time bro. How much severance did you get from Toyota?

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

@@moeanthony9308 then don’t watch, Toyota obviously is dated on infotainment system, everyone agrees Toyota is dated, reliability is Toyota’s only strong point.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

@@moeanthony9308 you waste your time on this review video and actually took time to comment.

[@josetaveras5461]

Can you do a end of year video saying your opinion on what car of every class is best(not price biased, just features), the runner up, and the best for your buck with trim choice?

[@2004cyrus]

That’s really just too much tbh. Comparisons are not easy. It’s better and less confusing to just show one car at a time. I think most people can make their own choice. And the number of people that are going to go buy a car based on what he says is minuscule and probably doesn’t help him for the amount of work you are asking him to do.

[@aniketphatak6797]

Actually that’s a great suggestion by Jose

[@Vanjrl337]

I have a 2021 and absolutely love it as a daily.

[@allaussie]

Have ordered the XSE in Australia. Had a 2019 petrol GLX,but didn’t think it had enough power for our long distances. Pity the infotainment screen in the XSE hasn’t improved. The Calvary Blue is called Mineral Blue in Australia. Price was $42,825 + on road costs. Expecting a delivery before end March 2022.

[@electrosec]

The price on the Toyota Australia lists XSE $47,978. How did you get it for 42k?

[@m3csl89]

i am planning to go for the corolla cross hybrid in Australia, and will wait and see what's the price difference between the rav4 hybrid and the corolla cross hybrid once it gets here. if you have managed to get the rav4 xse for under 43k, then you've got yourself a bloody bargain.

[@hanabel90]

Sounds like the 2wd variant not the 4wd

[@Seattle808]

Losing the fog lights for a DRL strip is a lame mistake. 🤦🏻

[@wtrdogg20]

Maybe they consider that the LED headlamps are good enough

[@rturner7579]

I got a brand new 2022 RAV4 Hybrid. I've got 1,500 miles on it commuting to and from work. Here in Maine, if I use eco, stay 5 mph under the speed limit, and drive like my grandmother, I am lucky to get 32 mpg from my hybrid in January, February, and March. I went to the dealer today and they said, "Ohyea, you'll get 10 mpg more in the summer... if you don't use your air conditioning." I like the car, but don't expect to get any where near the stated mpg. It's better than the 22 mpg I was getting from my old Subaru Legacy, but my son gets better mileage from his non-hybrid Subaru Impreza.

[@gg25813]

If you’re in Maine you’re likely heating your car up before you drive…you have to account for that fuel usage

[@kajenkirubah1228]

That's not actually something new. Hybrids are known to have poor mileage in winter and summer. In Toronto when it's -15 Celsius, my 2012 prius fuel economy routinely dips down between 32 mpg to 37mpg depending how aggressive I am with the heater. Luckily this kind of winter lasts only 2 months here, and even so, my 32mpg is more than what any gas car will get. Now that spring is coming around, my prius is hitting 46mpg. In dead of summer, the car will dip down to 40mpg or a bit less, again depending on how heavy you are with the AC.

[@pinkipipe]

Coming from Lexus GX 460 to RAV4 prime . Love it ! Few things we don’t like it but not major

[@Doc1855]

We own a 11 Rav 4WD Limited with the 269hp 3.5 V6. When we needed to replace our (my wife’s) 18 year old Camry we looked at a new Rav AWD hybrid. We were Unimpressed. The fit and finish, ride quality and engine noise were horrible. It simply isn’t as nice as our 11 Rav. Our insurance premiums would increase by $700 per year, so we looked at the Venza and LOVED it, but we couldn’t get it with Tan or Brown leather interior colors. Furthermore the insurance premium would cost $1K more per year. We chose the Outback and ours has ivory interior. Our insurance premium went up $300 more a year. Yes we wanted a hybrid but Subaru is behind times and doesn’t offer one .

[@RoneyThomas]

Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 model year in Europe has the newer infotainment found in newer Tundra. Also it getting fifth gen hybrid tech. I am hoping the 2023 model year gets this updates. 5th gen hybrid takes less space, less weight and better battery.

[@jonathane5675]

Wow, under $50K "affordable" for us "peasants"! 😁

[@Lucky8s]

Average new car price in the US is $44k

[@caglioso]

Sad but true, new cars are not so affordable anymore, though there are a few base specs out there, especially hyundai/kia.

[@Natethegreat200c]

@@caglioso that’s what cars like the patriot, old compass, journey, and grand caravan offered to people recently to try n give a cheap alternative to the norm but the hate people gave.... it’s like people get affordability then shit on it. You guys want cutting edge new new this self drive that and hellcat powered this . Okay fine. Now all the outdated new cars are discontinued and new ones are replacing them and they’re more expensive! No car is going to be cheap , big , feature packed , awd , fast Etc all in one. U have to give up some . That’s why the cars I named were great for the crowed who wanted NEW but dirt cheap.

[@Lucky8s]

@@Natethegreat200c All of the cars you listed are crap. Pretty sure the Journey has a 4 speed auto in some configurations. There's affordable cars like the new Corolla Cross, Ford Maverick, and Mazda CX30 etc. Way better choices than FCA crap

[@caglioso]

@@Lucky8s i agree base corolla and civic are very good contenders, and I’d say the elantra, forte, K5 as well. Problem is it’s getting harder and harder to find the base specs without dealer add ons or mark ups.

[@answerstostupidquestions4693]

Great all around purchase. If you drive mostly below 32 degrees or above 80 MPH you will struggle to get 30 MPG. If you drive mostly between 35-55 mph driving you will easily be able to average above 40 MPG if the temp is between 40-80. Crank the AC and the efficiency drops like any car. Traded in my Mercedes Gl 350 and am very happy with the Toyota ride and interior feel. In normal mode it has plenty of power to get around. In echo it can be a bit sluggish but the MPG tradeoff is well worth it.

[@2Aqua1]

Love the “ Audio Intro “.. sounds like VTEC S 2000!! 👍

[@kellyoubrejr544]

It's the S2000 sound from AutotopNL, he just sampled the acceleration noise from the video.

[@2Aqua1]

@@kellyoubrejr544 that’s cool, thanks!

[@ericguy5269]

I'm hoping the '22 Rav4 Prime will get that Calvary Blue color. It would make it the perfect car for me!!

[@johnhanselman6371]

Good luck finding one.

[@clinteastwood8222]

Nice car! Disappointed that the infotainment system has such shockingly poor graphics and cameras for the 2022 model…. Seriously it’s 2022?!? I’m not a fan of piano black finger print magnet plastic that only looks great in showroom condition. All said I still respect Toyota as a manufacturer but this 2022 version is scraping it over the finish line. Come on Toyota! If I went for a Rav4 I’d definitely get the bigger battery pack that engine kicking in because you pressed the gas more than a 1/4 way feels like it would become very annoying and drive me crazy. I want the engine to be more of a backup drivetrain rather than a primary drivetrain. 2022 model? I’m sorry guys maybe I’m being miserable but I’m I’m struggling to believe it. I’m not sold on this one. Ps. Awesome review very thorough thank you 👍

[@rolandomonzon9138]

Toyota got good cars , had them for over 10 years and no problems, but the price is getting way too high. Kia is been improving the technology and quality with great price! I just got me one and I was surprised.

[@meshail59]

Yes... I am considering Kia over Toyota for my next vehicle 😛

[@mr.g937]

Kia is just as expensive as Toyota these days, what the heck are you talking about?

[@lanceareadbhar]

@@mr.g937 It depends on the car. The Kia EV6 will be expensive, but Kia has some much cheaper base models now that people are trusting them more than they used to.

[@pt93music]

@@meshail59 The proof is in the resale value. Kia and Hyundai still are worthless after a year or two and are having the same quality control issues they've had before. The K5/Sonata has a large recall because of spontaneous combustion and the Telluride/Pallisade have faulty brake lines and fluid that are corroding and causing total break failure. All cars have their issues, but when I worked for Hyundai service for a year in 2020 I decided that I would never buy anything made by Hyundai Kia. The reliability is not there despite what the automotive journalists think about initial quality.

[@jackp2563]

@A Z No longer the. Case Used rav4 hybrids and prime with low mileage are selling at higher price than brand new models. Demand for hybrid technology is far greater than what Toyota can supply

[@stephenhendricks103]

Uh, one correction. The new color option is Cavalry Blue, not Calvary Blue (2:57, 3:51, 4:56). It references the color of the uniforms worn by the US cavalry not the spot where Jesus was crucified.

[@brittonbernhard5674]

Actually it was the AMC Eagle that was technically the first crossover before the RAV-4 came in about a decade later

[@MrCarpediem6]

i think the outback also beat the RAV to market ?

[@googlreviews7813]

Latest on TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID (5th Generation) AWD Just spoke to my brother who lives in Europe and is an automotive enthusiast, he said a Memo was just released regarding serious issue in RAV4 HYBRID... AWD only... So it turns out that the cable running to the motor that powers rear axle is corroding and needs replacing, it's a roughly $3,000 repair. Models effected 2019 - 2022 build in CANADA. Memo also mentions USA but I didn't know they made RAV4 in USA.

[@DevinWiles]

Can't beleive the resale value of my 2020 XSE-Tech... Good thing considering we need more space now and a larger vehicle.

[@mikeatgoogle501]

You mean you have the tech package? How much did you sell for?

[@DevinWiles]

@@mikeatgoogle501 currently shopping for another car, trade in offer is over 40k CAD. we paid 47

[@geraldopacheco99]

Awesome ! My wife just purchased one xse in Calvary blue today, great review. I have a trd rav4, which only gets 200 mile range this is such an improvement

[@matrix-fh9tn]

Wait, your trd rav4 only gets 200 mile range? That's like 14 mpg, which doesn't make sense unless you have 6 inch lift and 31 inch LT tires along with rooftop tent.

[@MESTER47]

It's a beautiful car, I like the headlights, waiting for the tail lights to be full led and for a new entertainment screen, it's so outdated.

[@magnussungam8428]

I am getting this exact Rav4 spect trim but in silver metallic in march for approx $38K. I am very excited for it to arrive since I ordered the car in july last year 😁.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

This will be my first SUV I can afford today.

[@AdmiralCecil]

The buzzy engine is due to the eCVT. It's the same with the CR-V, Accord Hybrid, etc.

[@aussiedeplorable8670]

The engine noise is actually coming from the duel fuel injection system, which is designed to eliminate carbon build up on the valves.

[@nyrubin]

I got the tucson phev since I felt like the extra thousands for premiums aren't worth it... but man I would've loved the rav 4 prime but the difference in price was 9k! Instead of the 3k msrp. But the prime is more premium in built quality everything is so cheap on the tucson

[@susanmeredith4957]

2022 pricing just came out today on Canadian Toyota web site. I can’t believe the XSE is now more than the Limited!

[@illuminaughty2929]

I beg to differ. The quality and the graphics of the infotainment system and GPS are just fine. Otherwise, fantastic spot on review

[@theredline]

They're only fine if you've never seen the quality infotainment screens in competitors.

[@UnseenSpirit]

@@theredline I agree. Check vehicles at a security point in London, England at a financial centre. BMW probably has the ehst screen that I have seen but Audi and Mercedes look great too

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

Came here after the featureless 2023 crv reveal 😂🙌

[@snape57]

True that. Even the 2023 CRV Hybrid is lackluster compared to this one.

[@Masqueradereality]

if the rav4 had a snappier interior I would get it in a heartbeat. nothing beats the MPG in compact SUVs which is fantastic but call me crazy the interior needs an update which is why I just treated myself to the new Kia Sportage SX-prestige hybrid

[@markdouglas1601]

How many times has your Kia been stolen

[@Masqueradereality]

@@markdouglas1601 lol fortunately none so far

[@PackFan2323]

Top class review, full of pertinent information from front to back! Learned a ton in only 20 minutes.👍

[@jonathanhickman2191]

The one thing they could have done was given us wireless apple car play, like what's the point of having wireless charging, but i still have to plug in my phone to use apple carplay.

[@zsamps]

This refresh makes the front of the car look like an Audi (at least in my opinion).

[@Gladiator1972]

I love the chunky steering wheel.

[@wicked8118]

i have a 2003 rav4. i plan on getting one of these soon, perfect car. however, it'll be hard to get used to the bigger size. keep in mind, any rav4 2005 and back are tiny.

[@MrCarpediem6]

i unerstand the new model to be smaller than the last two gens?

[@dannychabilall9663]

Great car, lots of cool gadgets, but I'll never be able to afford these trims. Back to base models for me...lol. Hopefully in the next couple of years EV's and Hybrids drop in price for the average consumer.

[@johnhanselman6371]

IMO: Inflation will make a drop in prices impossible. However, perhaps the government will offer tax incentives.

[@lanceareadbhar]

If you can wait a few years, used car prices should come back to earth and you can get a used car with the trim that you'd prefer for hopefully a reasonable price. I wouldn't buy new unless you can afford it since all you are really buying is peace of mind that only you handled the car and didn't do anything stupid to it which is why buying a previously leased car makes sense since they were likely extra careful with the car since they didn't want to pay any additional fees. The only other reason to buy new is if you plan on keeping it for more than 10 years which most people don't do. I'm in the latter group so I would never tell people to never buy a new car, but it really is about 10 years before it makes sense financially and I'm sure others will argue with me that it never makes sense to buy new.

[@PostprandialTorpor]

@@lanceareadbhar great advice. I’m nursing a 18 year old bullet proof Honda Accord …really want the RAV4 hybrid/prime XSE but unsure if I can limp along another 2 years. Personally hate the mentality of cars as a disposable commodity or flavor of the year

[@billyrock8305]

Wow! Super low price! Almost giving it away! 😊 👍

[@wakeNbakery42069]

I just wish that the rav4 had LED turn signals, I feel like it’s time

[@eloneatmyshorts]

I see Kia/Hyundai isn't the only one who cheaped out on rear INCANDESCENT turn signal! 😜

[@adriand817]

Throw some LED bulbs by VLEDS, GTR, Lasfit to name a few in there & you’re set

[@zacharybornhoft652]

I'd still get the standard gas engine. It'll probably still outlast the hybrid in the long run. I'd much rather spend more at the pump than in repairs

[@joelewis8992]

Picking there nose is the funniest of this segment 😅

[@MechayaAlta]

Is the limited quieter on the highway than the xse? Does a black roof on the xse make the cars interior more hot?

[@christosv2291]

Still the best reviewer on You tube in my opinion

[@stanleyeng2104]

This video has been incredibly helpful .. Thanks Sofyan!!

[@ruihe4544]

still a great vehicle, but for 40K+ I would go with the new Lexus NX hybrid all day.

[@Seattle808]

NX 31mpg vs RAV4 40mpg though

[@afcgeo882]

@@Seattle808 Not the new NX.

[@jml9550]

The new NX hybrid will be at least $12K more though.

[@afcgeo882]

@@jml9550 The 2022 NX Hybrid starts at $41,050.

[@jml9550]

@@afcgeo882 yeah, tack on a package and option, likely $48K. Like the RAV4 XSE hybrid, good luck getting it at MSRP at MSRP $39K.

[@bho6486]

We went for the 2021 Venza Hybrid over the RAV4 Hybrid. We liked both but found the Venza quieter and nicer inside. Recently asked about the RAV4 Prime at the dealership and was told it was about a 3 to 4 year wait to get one. Glad we got the Venza when we did.

[@mariecameron1644]

Hi have ordered the 22' Rav Hybrid...just checked about progress production and unfortunately has not begun production yet. 3 or 4 years would be way too long to wait! Where are you? I'am in Australia.

[@tastyorange]

3-4 years? LOL wow! He really wanted you to buy something today and it worked! In the USA, there are about 300 Primes available right now according to car gurus. Now if he had said 6 month wait... I maaaay have given him some credibility.

[@Efreet17]

There is no wait on prime, they lied

[@MoneyMaking861]

Yea I got the venza too, wait time for rav4 hybrid was 6 months. venza 3

[@bho6486]

@@tastyorange That's okay. We wanted the Venza anyway. Nicer inside and we have no where to plug a Prime in anyway.

[@kermit1]

If I didn’t have my Crosstrek I would have waited for this refreshed RAV. Same color and trim. Still love my Crosstrek though.

[@MukiMuki688]

Sweet Moses, the RAV4 is now the same size as the original Lexus RX300. Made a guitar cover video for the Gundam Unicorn opening theme, Star Ring Child.

[@lupuscorvidae]

Thanks for the video. Just one thing...almost nobody seems to pronounce the name of the car's color correctly. It is Cavalry Blue, not Calvary Blue. Cavalry is a name for mounted soldiers, Calvary is where Christ was crucified.

[@markuzlopez3855]

sir which is much better xse or xle premium hybrid? on your own opinion

[@universalenergy2311]

Y’all remember when Steve Young was advertising the original RAV4? Pepperidge Farm remembers.

[@moeanthony9308]

You senior citizens have great memories

[@ReliableMyke]

The biggest complaint I saw about the 2021 rav4’s was the comfort. Did they make the seats more comfortable in the 2022 model?

[@apdjwivjekdif]

For the limited trim yes for both driver and passenger.

[@slowgoat6089]

Very comfortable

[@Austin.irvine]

fantastic review keep up the good work

[@Scott-mu4xw]

I put beefy Off Road tires on mine, although it will dip your mpg, but it gets rid of that huge wheel gap.

[@michaelvuong7091]

What size did u put on urs XSE now

[@dygardion9130]

I think next gen will have the new Toyota infotainment system! I love this color and finally it has some sort of LED turn signal… I wonder if the lower trims have that

[@drunksquirrel2051]

I replaced all lights in my 21 limited hybrid with LED kit from LASFIT and it was well worth it

[@sbs-0055]

Any idea when is the next generation coming out?

[@dygardion9130]

@@sbs-0055 probably by 2024

[@BernonCars]

Calvary Blue looks good on them!

[@tanyastalking8495]

This car is fire!!!!! Hey Toyota consider working together with Samsung! This crappy camera and screen is a no go!! Just my thoughts

[@stacyhackney6100]

Thank you. Happy Holidays.

[@myarena]

I have a question about the moonroof in the new 2022 RAV4 Hybrid XSE with Tech Package: The car shown in this video is a 2022 XSE Hybrid and it looks like it has a bigger moonroof(visible 2 rows). However, in some videos, I am seeing only 1 row of moonroof in the 2022 XSE tech package version. What is the correct moonroof type?

[@fallguy4209]

Xse comes standard with the small sunroof. Pano is optional

[@jiahuizhao4194]

So did they fix the possible leak on the roof rack? Previous models used rubber washer and plugs to seal the holes for the roof rack and some models have reported leaks after a while. Hope they changed the design this year....

[@SavvyTruth]

Couple of quick questions - does it have remote start, and I’m assuming the Toyota safety sense means it has automatic braking/collision mitigation? Thanks!

[@OilersFan937]

Yea, it has remote start. Most cars nowadays have this functionality through apps that you downloaded on your phone. My dad bought a Sienna and that's what it has. You can start, lock, and unlock your car from your phone from any distance.

[@kathym1904]

Has remote start

[@andreasdiamantas2648]

Just bought my new rav 4 xse in metallic grey. The only thing I’m upset about is purchasing the extended warranty 10 year 150,000 for 3,000. Not sure if it’s worth it.

[@chadbrown7648]

Is Calvary blue gonna be offered in other trims. I think it would be perfect in the adventure trim

[@calilove5758]

I got my rav4 hybrid xse coming in about a week. Can't wait.

[@XXtheJUMPoffXX]

The front turn signals look a bit small/hard to see

[@henryhonda8408]

They're LED so they would be very easy to see especially for night driving.

[@moeanthony9308]

Yea I get it, nothing like you looking at you signalling while you drive

[@HimsinBoston]

My Honda CRV-2022 EX-L Hybrid I bought in a week when it's launched around September 2021, I dislike is Honda hybrids no spare tire, that's it .Rest all good in Honda CRV Hybrid 2022.

[@DefineScrib]

Thanks sofyan, now I’ll be forever paranoid at traffic lights of people watching me pick my nose through their digital rearviews!

[@moeanthony9308]

Nothing wrong with digging for gold.

[@danieldayan9336]

3 to 6 years wait time for the prime in Quebec Canada 🤣, Hyundai all the way

[@richking4705]

Just bought one today, gotta wait 3 months though

[@Nahhmah]

My wife is so happy with her 2019 base hybrid rav4 we got for $31k. What more do you need?

[@wx4newengland]

I wonder if should keep my lease - 2019 XLE non-hybrid- for something like this. Gas is getting expensive- but my non-hybrid can still manage around 28mpg mixed driving.

[@henryhonda8408]

I have the XSE hybrid and would never go to the gas model..... worth every cent of the extra cost.

[@2004cyrus]

I would hold off

[@thisismagacountry1318]

@@henryhonda8408 Traitor, your name is Honda.

[@bobbywoods684]

Keep it. Now is not the time to change vehicles if you don't have to.

[@henryhonda8408]

@@thisismagacountry1318 lol..... good one but I still ride my ultra reliable 2012 Honda Goldwing that has over 100,000 miles with no issues whatsoever. I owned Civics for over 18 straight years but when they went to a turbo engine I started looking toward a Toyota. The CR-V hybrid is also not available yet in Canada & it doesn't have a spare tire which is a deal breaker for me. My lawnmower is also a Honda lol

[@kaox44]

these are like unicorn now, however....if you do get a chance to get one, get ready for a king's ransom.

[@tr7287]

Adds front LED turn signal but not rear. Lol oh Toyota

[@tobypham9139]

Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 XSE hybrid have an AUDIBLE alert to indicate that it's unsafe to merge or change lane when drivers activate the turn signal?

[@Spirited282]

I would assume that is part of the safety sense like my 21' has

[@buzman1985]

“A new segment called the RAV4” I don’t think you understand what you said. A segment isn’t a model name, it’s a type (SUV, small SUV, Pickup, family sedan).

[@BlackBirdieGolf]

I'm trading in my Model Y for this car. Should be here end of April.

[@youngmc5040]

Nice review. I wish the seats didn’t have the cloth inserts. Do you know when the 2022’s can be ordered? Have you heard anything about the XSE Highlander having a hybrid option?

[@Hallowsaw]

Cloth is way better for comfort and temperature changes Imo. Personally drive a subaru with leather but if I could have got cloth without getting the base I would have

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

Also, The seat 2 tone coloring is ugly AF! Not to mention the fender flares NEED TO GO!! I wish they offered more color options like walnut for the interior seats and dash for all toyota trims.

[@martinaarzu5105]

I really like the color

[@Drogos79]

any improvement in noise isolation ?

[@danreed2189]

Excellent review but an even better presentation. Very professional.

[@evanserbin1965]

Great presentation. The Bird's Eye View Camera, which provides 360-degree coverage, is the main reason I'm interested. It's only available on the XSE trim. Surprisingly, 360-degree camera coverage is not widely available. The Nissan Kicks seems to be the only other brand to offer it. The XSE is in such demand that one Toyota dealer is going to charge $5,000 Market Adjustment on top of the MSRP. Maybe I'll wait six months or so, hopefully the global chip and supply chain shortage will be over.

[@karread3589]

I have a great dealer recc that’s selling for sticker in Cali if interested, I just did the paperwork for mine and it should be here in the next month…fingers crossed

[@evanserbin1965]

@@karread3589 The $5,000 Market Adjustment seems to be standard. Several Toyota dealerships quoted the same markup. I was able to negotiate it down to $4,000. Ordered the Cavalry Blue exterior color. Should arrive in a few weeks.

[@karread3589]

@@evanserbin1965 if you’re located in California, I know one dealership selling them for MSRP-not a dollar over sticker. It’s in the Central Valley, and you’re right some dealerships are up charging but a few are not. I recommend to call around, especially to a few more rural places if possible.

[@evanserbin1965]

@@karread3589 I live in SoCal. I got the markup down to $4,000. Vehicle is in transit. Each dealership orders its cars directly from the factory, so I had to call around hoping to find a car in transit but with no customer deposit on it. But thanks for the information.

[@langtaohuang2667]

Just got this trim this week, after two months waiting, 360 degree bird view has low resolution, but enough to function. Purchased at Longo Toyota, with MSRP price

[@bruceknows]

What lapel mic and gimbal do you all use? The sound quality is evident.

[@tyronewilson7890]

Love the panoramic moonroof option

[@irandude1655]

This one looks like Leslie Jones formerly from SNL. It's the face!