2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs RAV4 Gasoline: Who Wins?

[@Toyotajeff]

Make your pick: RAV4 gas or RAV4 Hybrid......or a wild card pick -- RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid? Merry Christmas everyone! Jeff

[@Sunjib12345]

RAV4 Hybrid.

[@Titaniumdog]

Rav4 Gas.

[@4WheelsfromRob]

Rav4 plug-in hybrid is a fantastic drive.

[@Manihsi]

@@Titaniumdogwhy is that ?

[@Titaniumdog]

@@Manihsi I don’t live in the city, I have a hybrid Camry and a gas Camry and my gas Camry gives me better gas mileage compare to the hybrid

[@Larry-Hi]

Just recently bought ‘24 Hybrid, love it. No starter, no belts, no alternator, electric compressor and water pump. No accessory belts, with an electric power steering pump. it’s a no brainer. I’m averaging 44 mpg. Plus, Toyota has been perfecting this synergy hybrid technology since 2018.

[@Irishmanbikes]

Thanks for the tips!!

[@Manihsi]

What model of Hybrid RAV4 ? Prime , LE , XLE, or other ?

[@mikej238]

Toyota has been perfecting hybrid technology since 1997

[@robertpesche]

Hybrid winds hands-down. More reliable. Quieter. Fantastic transmission. Much better mileage. No drive belt to wear out. Brakes last forever. More horsepower.

[@Dac54]

I currently have a 2018 Rav4 Hybrid Limited that just reached 46,000 miles. It still drives great with excellent gas mileage. The only problems it has encountered are replacing the blower motor for the HVAC system several times, all but one time under warranty, and three of the four power door lock actuators, which are known to be problematic on numerous Toyota models from these years. Otherwise, other than maintenance and tires, the vehicle has been rock-solid reliable, with no issues whatsoever related to starting and running.

[@sophaman9193]

Hybrid all the way I owned a 2022 venza hybrid limited love it excellent gas mileage merry Christmas and happy new year 🎉 from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@4WheelsfromRob]

Hybrid all the way. No tranmission or ac compressor issues down the road. Toyota has perfected this technology 🎉

[@alfontana6242]

Hybrid the only way to go. More mpg’s, all wheel drive standard, less maintenance as well. No serpentine belt as there is no belts on the engine. The battery will go well over 200,000 miles. Our old 2010 Prius over 240,000 miles original battery still going.

[@truckerbates5257]

Love my Hybrid Rav4

[@sptrader6316]

4 Months ago I bought, what I consider to be, the most reliable and best MPG gas Rav4. I get 30mpg city and 40 highway. 2024 Rav4 XLE. Mine has the flat roof rails and no moon roof, for less wind resistance and minimal wind noise. Hybrid would have been nice but $3k extra, was over my retired budget.

[@mikej238]

If you get 40 on the highway , you either failed math, drive all down hill, never go over 55....or you just lie like a dog 😂

[@chinoyhouse8247]

I have a 2001 hybrid and now has 700,000 miles and runs great.

[@Sunjib12345]

Merry Christmas Jeff

[@rcDoom]

Hybrid it's a no brainer

[@mikej238]

Amazing that people still think an ECVT is a CVT.

[@robertpesche]

@@mikej238 It is unfortunate Toyota calls it that, given 99% of people aren't going to know the difference and many have unfavorable views of CVTs. I wish they had called it something like the "Toyota Planetary Transmission".

[@japanini3]

Surprised the still make a gas only model. Wonder if the next gen will go they way of the Camry being hybrid only. My neighbor traded in his hybrid for a PHEV version. I haven't asked him what he thinks of it yet.

[@tomconley2458]

Just bought the XLE Premium FWD gasoline in wind Chill Pearl. Love it!

[@inevitabletommorow2271]

For 10 years or 240000 km Toyota replaces the battery if any thing happens . And after 10 years obviously the battery will be much cheaper because we are on the way to battery powered car world . Hybrid is the best

[@rightlanehog3151]

Jeff, Merry Christmas to you and your 187,000 subscribers. 🎄🎄 I would also like to take the opportunity to wish Merry Christmas to the people who build these RAV4s in Woodstock, Ontario, Cambridge, Ontario, Georgetown, Kentucky and over in the Land of the Rising Sun.

[@barrymulhall4348]

But what is the difference in maintenance cost?

[@johng7226]

Why hybrid models doesn't power Multinterrain like snow mode for example similar to the gas? That means gas will do better in snow??

[@diegoil2669]

I had a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid, lasted over 300,000 miles until the battery actually gave out.

[@mikej238]

wow only 300 000 miles 😂 Geez piece of junk 😂

[@GunjaVlogsNepal]

Location please?

[@1976axerhand]

Gas if you drive mostly on highways, hybrids if you drive 85percent in the city.

[@mikej238]

nope.....its not that clear cut. I drive 75% freeway highway and after 19 months I have 44.6 mpg average on my hybrid.

[@wnenzallqe4747]

Hybrid gas saving stretched out long term

[@Pirate19501]

I have a 21 LE and depending on what brand of gas I put in it i have got over 40MPG usually 33 to 35 MPG

[@mikej238]

I have a 23 Rav 4 hybrid Ltd. No matter what kind of gas I put in I can easily get 50 to 60 mpg. I'm at 45mpg average this year and I drive a lot of highway at 75mph

[@Pirate19501]

@@mikej238 Wait till that CVT dies at $80K repair. Nope, went that way once never never never again! That new battery and CVT replacement will off set that mileage gain big time.

[@mikej238]

@@Pirate19501 it's not a cvt and that battery is warranted for 10 years. There are currently 14 year old Prius getting batteries exchanged for 800 bucks in your driveway. I only paid 1800 cdn 1200 usd more for the hybrid at msrp compared to the non hybrid. Where I live gas is 1.59l or 6 bucks a gallon. I know math is hard ...for you so is reading. Now do yourself a favor so you quit looking like a 🤡 and look up Toyota Ecvt .

[@mikej238]

@@Pirate19501 It's not a cvt it's an Ecvt. Start there and do some homework. 2nd, where I live gas is 1.59l or 6 bucks a gallon. I only paid 1800cdn or 1200 usd more for the hybrid over the same nonhybrid trim. 3rd. A brand-new Rav 4 battery installed is 4 grand. A 14 year old Prius hybrid battery can be as little as 800bucks installed in your driveway. Now all the Toyota hybrids using the same driver train.....in 12 years the battery will be 1000 bucks . I know math is hard but even an average driving mileage per year will be 4 or 5 grand ahead . Math it.

[@Pirate19501]

@@mikej238 I have! controlled by electric motors, just that much more to go wrong. I'll pass. Glad you like it, I don't! Been there done that won't do it again! Couldn't wait to get rid of that car I had it in. I spent 2 months trying to figure out what was different and then one day my wife came home and said what the H*** is wrong with this car to which I said Oh so it isn't just me, that is when I discovered they switched from a real transmission to a snowmobile transmission. CVT Nope! never be able to sell me on it. Now to top it off I had the same car before the one with the CVT same make and model only with a real transmission. I got both highway and city 5MPG less with the CVT

[@Leif812]

Yeah ill choose the Gas. Its still too early for electric vehicles and whatnot. So much room for improvement. Maybe in 5-10 yrs from now electric will be awesome and hopefully cheap hahah

[@kenfrank2730]

This video compares a gas Rav4 to a hybrid. Not an EV. You are confused.

[@mikej238]

Too early? Toyota is in its 28th year of building hybrids. I bet you have a rotary landlines.. 😂

[@Leif812]

@@kenfrank2730 its still electric myguy 🤣🤣

[@Leif812]

@@mikej238 Still, a lot more room for imrpovement.

[@mikej238]

​@@Leif812😂 says who? Hybrids HEVs are now more reliable than their equivalent nonhybrid. Hey you want an anemic gas guzzler fill yer boots 😂

[@thongtran37]

Gas has 2 things to worry..Engine and Transmission...Hybrid has 4 things..Engine, Transmission, Inverter, and Big Battery..things will break down..save some gas but will pay later for either the Inverter/Big battery. Hybrid depreciate faster too..Who wants to buy a 7 years old hybrid vs gas? 😂

[@kenandbarbie-b6c]

Hybrid will outperform gas in the first 5 years, but not have its longevity if you to keep it for 15 or more years. Hybrids, especially PHEVs, are complex.

[@mikej238]

HEVs are more reliable and the best buy

[@kenandbarbie-b6c]

Recent polls by Consumer Reports contradict that.

[@mikej238]

@@kenandbarbie-b6c Google are hybrids more reliable. Phevs have a few issues depending on manufacturer but not HEVs

[@JLNajito-y4l]

If you live in heavy winter countries then Gas ,cause your hybrid system is pretty much useless in the cold then the salt on the road will damage the cable gate overtime even with the new cable design only time will tell ..so if you plan to own it long term then go for gas or if you gonna trade it in after 7-8 years you can go for hybrid

[@DavidWX877]

GAS all the way. No expensive battery replacement down the road that only takes away any money you had saved.

[@WaylonDog]

In newer hybrids the batteries last a very long time. Our ‘07 Camry hybrid’s battery outlasted the engine, our ‘14 Prius’s battery is still strong after 135k miles and my cousin has a ‘16 rav4 hybrid with 200k on the original battery. From my understanding the batteries go bad if the car sits for long periods, especially in hot climates.

[@Ralith09]

Poor reason to not get hybrid

[@sophaman9193]

The hybrid battery doesn't cost a lot compared to fully electric battery but toyota hybrid battery will last for a long time and the hybrid can save a lot of money every 5 years can save almost 5000 dollars compared to the fully gas one the brand new hybrid battery will cost between 2500 to 3000 plus labor the rebuild one will cost between 1500 to 2000 but you have remember every 5 years can save almost 5000 $ and toyota give 10 years warranty on hybrid battery so that mean 10 years can almost 10 thousands $ but toyota hybrid battery will last longer than 10 years

[@mrtmtrvlr]

If you don't put on many miles per year like me, go gas.

[@robertpesche]

The battery generally will last the lifetime of the vehicle if you take care of it, which means not blocking the ventilation intake and changing its air filter occasionally. Battery life is only a concern if you plan to drive the car 20+ years, which is a fairly small number of buyers. Assuming you're buying new, of course.

[@NorthCarolina1]

Gas Only!

[@mikej238]

If your name is Cletus

[@Louis1059]

Hybrid is great under 100k miles. Gas is better long-term.

[@wnenzallqe4747]

@@Louis1059 hybrid gas saving becomes inevitably better than the gas version and it’s also more reliable long term

[@Louis1059]

@wnenzallqe4747 Not debating the fuel efficiency. Just referring to when it's time to change the hybrid battery. Both have their pros and cons. It really depends on how much you drive. Hybrid is better fuel efficiency but more parts. Gas is less efficient but less parts.

[@wnenzallqe4747]

@@Louis1059 true but hybrid vehicles can be 60% the time all electric if u drive conservatively and overtime it’s less miles putted on the internal combustion engine itself. Which makes the hybrid is good buy for 300+k miles

[@mikej238]

​@@Louis1059hybrid is less parts, less maintenance.

[@mikej238]

Non hybrid is noisy and enimic at 203hp and less torque. Thats why it will be discontinued next year.

[@ianbladuell2694]

Pay extra for that hybrid gimmick. Pass

[@mikej238]

" gimmick " 😂 Gas Rav 4 will be discontinued in 12 months..loud, 20 less hp....junk

[@Jackybug]

Way past due a body makeover.

[@mikej238]

Fall '25, search KZbin. It's already on the road under camouflage

[@christina3521]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄 Be part of the solution, go hybrid. My 2021 Rav gets 42mpg. [Helps to have 90% hwy use and going 55 to maintain that].

[@levernnaicker4142]

When do they plan on changing the shape of the vehicle....new model.... This model has been around for some time

[@DavidWX877]

2026

[@CinematicNow]

2026 new redesign is coming out, should see more spy shots in the next few months and should be announced and revealed this summer.

[@kenfrank2730]

why change? It's great as it is.

[@mikej238]

Search KZbin the new shape has been on the road under camouflage. Has different hatch shape and front grill.

[@Pirate19501]

Since the Hybrid has a CVT transmission it would be the clear looser. NEVER EVER AGAIN!

[@kenfrank2730]

No, not a CVT, but a eCVT. A completely different transmission which is highly reliable.

[@mikej238]

It doesn't have a cvt..its a bomb proof Ecvt. If you don't know the difference search the explanation on KZbin

[@Pirate19501]

@@kenfrank2730 Fairly new so only time will tell. Toyota does however have the best one out there. But Nope don't like how they work and are clueless on what to do on an icy road.

[@mikej238]

@@Pirate19501 it's not " fairly new" ECvts are 14 years old.