The 2023 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium - (the BETTER version of the XLE)

[@eddiew.6485]

I love the way you present the vehicles in your videos.......all "Meat and Potatoes". In depth and no fill. And for that reason, I just subscribed!

[@brianruperti]

Hey thanks! Your comment made my day! Welcome to the channel and thank you for supporting me 😎

[@eddiew.6485]

@@brianruperti Well deserved 👏

[@brianruperti]

🙏🏼

[@roncleminson9005]

Another very thoughtful and informative video. Thank you.

[@brianruperti]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulboden7850]

The TNGA platform was a gamechanger. Much better handling! The Rav4 has come a long way. Great review!

[@brianruperti]

Thank you!

[@comlbbeau]

Worthy of mentioning is the 19" wheels for the XLE Premium over the 17" for the LE and XLE. The vehicle shown is an AWD version, and the 2WD model is rated at 1 mpg higher. Another advantage of the Softex seat material over leather is that it runs 5 degrees cooler than leather, I am told.

[@leyland9999]

This is true and can be further improved by opting for the beige or light grey colours. Further advantages are Softex doesn’t dry out over time and the material is far more scratch resistant. Slight disadvantage might be the real leather feel that isn’t exactly there. In short, it will stay in shape and fresh looking for much, much longer.

[@Trave13r]

amazing review.

[@brianruperti]

Thanks!

[@BobaT__]

Thank you for this detailed video. I think you just sold me on this model :)

[@brianruperti]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@leyland9999]

Great review and indepth report. I’m in The Netherlands and I am the proud owner of a red 2023 RAV4 AWD Hybrid in “Executive” trim, roughly resembling the USA Prime version. Many of the extras in this video are on my car too. However, they, other than in the USA, come in packages and are not separately available. Different markets, different approach by car makers. Greetings, Willem, Hekelingen, The Netherlands.

[@brianruperti]

Thanks for watching and that’s very interesting! So glad to read your comment, Willem.

[@michele3631]

I love my 2023 Rav 4 XLE Premium Gas variant in BluePrint. She's a Sapphire beauty, and i love driving around town now.

[@brianruperti]

Gorgeous!!!

[@michele3631]

@@brianruperti I do have a quick question for you. Do you know of a window shade or product I can use to lessen the glare from the chrome inside my car? I live in Austin, Texas and it is sunny and hot most days. I have chrome trim inside the car on the dash, screen and knobs. Do you know of anything I can do to reduce that glare on the chrome from the sunshine?

[@brianruperti]

@@michele3631 the only thing I can think of is covering them with a sticker of some type

[@kaceyleann]

Very informative video, thank you!! I’m very happy with my 2023 RAV4 XLEPremium. ✌️

[@brianruperti]

Thanks for watching!

[@AlexBAlixir98]

Hey Brian. Just got to watch this. XLE Premium is nice. Great review.

[@brianruperti]

Hey Alex nice to hear from you again thank you!

[@smcwesty]

So helpful. The under the hood part about bulb access and fluid reservoirs. Are the spark plugs easily accessible!

[@brianruperti]

😎

[@Maverick5588]

Great video thank you

[@brianruperti]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Shakespearelover1717]

Thanks. Very informative!!

[@brianruperti]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardmorse5307]

Excellent review Brian! Does the air conditioning flow through the rear seat vents. Thanks!

[@brianruperti]

Thank you and yes!

[@marcopolo-xj4yw]

Great video. I like your style!

[@brianruperti]

Thanks so much!

[@28ashcat]

Very good detailed review.

[@brianruperti]

Thank you!

[@killclip2714]

Amaizing video brian best review out there good job ididnt hear you talk about toyotas d4s system on this rav its one of the main reasons i buy toyota its a major selling point anyways have a nice day

[@brianruperti]

Thank you so much! Yes the D4-S is great. Might have to mention next time! Have a grey day as well

[@killclip2714]

Thanks for replying nice to see you listen to ur viewers ill share ur channel

[@OpenMindedForever]

Excellent review! Bravo! Maybe a video on the nuances of the cameras (front and back if it has them) and how all of the front and back light panels work (at night please).

[@brianruperti]

Thanks! Note taken

[@tsizzle]

Ooh, you got a made in Japan model!

[@larrymassa3524]

Made in Japan and Scotty Kilmer approved

[@lisagentry.]

Yes, wish they would tuck the rear wiper like the Lexus RX. Protects it well and you don’t need the plastic bag when going through the car wash. Do the side mirrors retract when locked?

[@brianruperti]

Side mirrors do not retract

[@americandude3825]

It’s the perfect trim in hybrid.

[@brianruperti]

Yes!

[@TheMom1031]

Can you please do a video on the Toyota 2023 RAV4 xle premium safety features and also how the brake assist works thank you I’m thinking of getting a Rav4 2023

[@madre8564]

Thank you. I’m getting one so this helps me greatly.

[@brianruperti]

Glad I could help

[@MorroccoM13]

I have one and have always wondered why Toyota never added a small plaque on the rear that states it's a Premium.

[@brianruperti]

The wheels and fog lights do the talking 😏

[@beerster]

I get 42.5 mpg on my '23 Rav4 XLE Premium Hybrid. I have had it for one month, and like it more than my '17 Rav4 Hybrid Limited. I'm missing Home link and built in GPS.

[@3636lk]

I average around 42 MPG's , I've seen it up to 48.9 which blew my mind.

[@michele3631]

@beerster, my 2023 XLE Premium Gas variant, brings 3 homelink buttons on the bottom of the frame less rear view mirror. It is surprising that the hybrid model doesn't include it. As for GPS, do you have an Android phone? I set up Android Auto, and Google Maps automatically pops up on my touchscreen along with my Spotify. No cords needed, just Bluetooth and Auto Android

[@eggheadegghead]

Wow, the little Rav4 XLE is $39k nowadays + tax, wow............ A totally different world now than when we bought our 2018 Rav4 XLE AWD, it was about $30k out of the door.........Now we moved to Tesla vehicles and waiting for the big electric van from Volvo. Never going back to Toyota again just because their "ripping-off the average working family in the US" mentality..........

[@leyland9999]

Cars are more expensive anywhere in the world, not just the USA. As for Volvo, wait until the car’s warrenty period is over and they present you huge maintenance bills. Same goes for Tesla when their infamous battery gives up the ghost. No other auto maker offers built-in reliabillity like Toyota offers their customers.

[@brianruperti]

Sorry to lose you maybe in the future you would consider coming back. Which Volvo and Tesla models did you buy and what were your out the door prices? I feel the same about prices. Housing is an example. Idk why I have to pay over $400k for a house that was worth $200k in 2018.

[@JJustinXu]

Stop being foolish

[@omoyiwolaoluyemi9729]

Yes Toyota is expensive thinking of Subaru outback

[@ICU306]

This comment is wild 💀

[@nnraju]

Awesome video, new owner so liking your videos. One question. I thought kick sensor for trunk is standard in XLE premium, is it not? I could not get to work on my xle premium AWD. please confirm.

[@brianruperti]

Thanks! Not standard

[@kimberlykong60212]

Just bought the XLE premium. No, unfortunately, they do not have the kick sensor for the truck. I asked that question before buying this version too.

[@JWM5773]

Hi Brian Any idea of the Rav4 hybrid changes or upgrades 2024? Thanks.

[@brianruperti]

Hello! Not that I know of yet. The limelight seems to be on the Tacoma and grand highlander

[@JWM5773]

Hey Brian, What's the first step when receiving new vehicle? Sync phone to rav or connect using app? Thanks

[@brianruperti]

Hello. Either one. The car will prompt you. Your sales person is supposed to assist you with this.

[@JWM5773]

Which should be first? Or doesn't matter ?

[@JWM5773]

@@brianruperti hopefully he will.

[@surademsardio8285]

Can we see blueprint xle hybrid 2024 premium c?

[@PBJ22525]

I’m curious why the 2023 RAV4 XLE premium I just bought has two blank spots to the left of the steering wheel instead of one that I see in the videos for the RAV4 premiums that have been made. From your video, it looks like the one package I don’t have is the mirror one. I’m not sure if that has anything to do with it or not????

[@brianruperti]

Yes if you have blank buttons you are missing options from what may be packaged in or possibly came on a Limited. Instead of making a whole diff dash they just insert blanks.

[@PBJ22525]

@@brianrupertithe RAV4 XLE premium you’ve shown here the button panel on the left side of the wheel has the dash light control and 5 buttons with one blank. Mine has the dash light control and 6 buttons with 2 blank. I’ve seen other reviews for the RAV4 XLE premium and they’ve all had the same as the one you’ve shown, so it has me curious as to why mine is different. The blank buttons on mine are one located before the heated steering wheel and one after then the hatch door button. I hope that makes sense.

[@danpurcell9764]

Do the mudguards come standard?

[@brianruperti]

No

[@angelicagrace7937]

Can you make a video of the inside and outside at night time of the 2023 rav4 xle premium?

[@brianruperti]

No sorry

[@neptomahi5284]

thought the digital rear view cam on the rear mirror comes standard?

[@brianruperti]

Optional

[@neptomahi5284]

@@brianruperti oh so i can get on my hybrid xle? wont be handle if you regular mirror has something block it. Say a really large cabinet or that 1 really tall friend

[@chegekinya2454]

It's is a nice RAV4

[@binyaminshimovich9393]

Thank you for the great review.

[@brianruperti]

Thanks!

[@spam326]

wish me luck im going to see if i can get one tomorrow

[@brianruperti]

Good luck!

[@killclip2714]

Can you put snow chains on a awd rav 4

[@brianruperti]

Of course! www.onthesnow.com/news/how-to-drive-with-car-tire-chains/

[@killclip2714]

Only reason i ask is theres articles saying it can damage transmisission putting to much strain on tranny is that true

[@brianruperti]

@killclip2714 ahhh great question. In that case, I’d stop by the dealer to ask or even contact car care nut to see what he says!

[@JayRay61]

I didn't think they had LED lighting in the rear - ?

[@jannissfr]

Comparing America‘s middle trim level RAV4 to the base model in my country is interesting. The German RAV4 gets soft surfaces, the fully digital driver display and the large center screen as standard. It only comes in hybrid form, too. Then again, it‘s quite a bit more expensive.

[@brianruperti]

Very peculiar

[@AbcdEfg-zx5hm]

How is the wind noise especially on highway?

[@brianruperti]

I’d say it’s not bad. It’s not a highlander but it’s quieter than a Corolla

[@flman1284]

Toyota needs to drop the CVT transmission

[@brianruperti]

The gas models have a geared trans

[@flman1284]

@@brianruperti yeah, hybrid has the cvt, gas only is geared. Im a big time ford guy, but a fan of Toyota... Just saying they need to abandon the cvt

[@billyrock8305]

Definitely the best value for the money RAV4. I’m ordering the all new redesign in 2024. 😊 👍 Excellent detailed review Brian. And ETA or News on the redesign?

[@brianruperti]

Thanks for watching! No news on 24 yet

[@3636lk]

No Sound Brian!

[@brianruperti]

!! Try again plz lmk

[@3636lk]

It's working now 😉

[@jxmar_]

Money grab trim imo. This should be the regular XLE and the current regular XLE should be the new LE. Can’t imagine spending this much and still get the cheap door panel😖

[@brianruperti]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@lolthisguyisweird7440]

Ikr it does not make sense at all Their missing LE premium, shortcut into XLE Premium thats almost 40k plus 💀 And if you get the LE they might increase the price too into 40k sucks because it depends on lease or loan or just your credit score too low.

[@vivianpham7291]

Hi , i am looking the Car like this car , could you tell me , this car is Gas car ?? How much you bought this car ? Please Thank you

[@brianruperti]

Gas

[@YZERPLAN]

Hey Brian, thanks for another very informative and thoughtful video 🙏🏻✌🏻👍🏻. I have a 2023 RAV4 limited hybrid and live in Canada. We have long and brutal winters here and the our city puts a lot of salt on the roads. Is it a good idea if I have my rav4 hybrid treated for anti corrosion? Worried about the high voltage cable corrosion as well and wonder if the anti rust would help. TIA

[@brianruperti]

I recommend any anti corrosion or anti rust measures

[@YZERPLAN]

@@brianruperti Thank you, would you consider Krown anti rust tombe the best option?

[@brianruperti]

Is it rubberized or oil based?

[@YZERPLAN]

@@brianruperti it’s oil based

[@brianruperti]

Good idea then. Stay away from rubberized coatings