What goes WRONG with a USED Toyota RAV4?

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

The previous generation had a manufacturing flaw that some people don't know about, the issue was that the owners died of old age before the vehicles did. If you wish to avoid this problem, avoid this brand, and look to the European manufactures.

[@venelinkeremedchiev9643]

😂

[@samartz]

Nahahaa

[@abi5h]

Good one!

[@Orvieta]

Correct, An Alfa Romeo Giulia will kill you before that age thing ever happens, and you'll adore it for it. I do.

[@ekinteko]

So which generation (Inc prelift/postlift) of the RAV4 will age the best in the super-long term?

[@himynameisryan]

When the problems are “cup holders aren’t large enough” Then you got a good car But sporadic electronics issues reality annoying

[@mmcin719]

Travelled 64000k in our 2022 AWD hybrid, as reliable as the sun rising, comfortable economical, roomy, good power, nothing negative to say about it.

[@stefanfernandez287]

I have the same AWD hybrid in a 2024 GX and I absolutely love it, the fuel economy blows my mind and I have consistently had 5.4l/100km. I recently had a child and I am really glad to hear they are reliable, cheers for the reassurance.

[@unnamedchannel1237]

64k km in two years ? I would be lucky todo that in 10 years

[@danilojonic]

@@unnamedchannel1237 If everybody used these cars for their intended use (medium-long distance travelling) every car would have under 100k kms after 10 years. And the liberals that keep pushing this ecology stuff trying to "reduce" CO2 well... CO2 is literally essential element for plants, if there's not enough CO2 in the atmosphere plants start to die out. Tbh hybrids might be second best option out there (after pure ice of course), they got good economy in city but they're also heavy and not that efficient on highway then (because you need more power to keep heavy weight on higher speeds).

[@danilojonic]

@@unnamedchannel1237 If everybody used these cars for their intended use (medium-long distance travelling) every car would have under 100k kms after 10 years. And the liberals that keep pushing this ecology stuff trying to "reduce" CO2 well... CO2 is literally essential element for plants, if there's not enough CO2 in the atmosphere plants start to die out. Tbh hybrids might be second best option out there (after pure ice of course), they got good economy in city but they're also heavy and not that efficient on highway then (because you need more power to keep heavy weight on higher speeds).

[@rhdtv2002]

Pretty new cars.

[@LeslieONeill-yz2dp]

I have a 2010 RAV4 Altitude and love it. A very simple car inside, not overly hi tech, i'm 81 and have owned BMW Alfas mercs saab fords holdens and fiat600 first car.This cars relyability out shines them all.

[@boxoffisa]

You made a right choice.

[@thewrightguy16]

I just purchased a 2020 RAV4 today. This video made me feel pretty good about my choice to try out a RAV4.

[@joebot2127]

No Jim! You're not allowed to play radiator harps! I'm telling Moog.

[@troy9896]

Was it a nod to MCM or a call to a Harp Off contest?

[@paulsz6194]

I had one of these last year. It as a 2019 hybrid version. It had 203K klms on it, it was a work car and the previous employee who had it before me lived 100km away from work so was doing 200 klms plus the Klm’s during work, and drove very well. I had it replaced with the current model 1 year ago now, and it drives the same as the one which had 203K klms on it. It’s got the torque of a V6 , with the fuel economy of a Corolla. What I don’t like is that the interior door opening handles are as black as the door trims, which means you fumble around for the handle at night. This Is in the entry level model. I previously had a current model Hyundai Tucson 4cylinder Petrol, and that has better standard features than the RAV4 , like lumbar support, slightly larger boot & a mute button for the radio.

[@azerogliev6520]

You fool 2019 is current model lmao. 5th generation rav4 hybrid is from 2019 to 2025

[@paulsz6194]

@@azerogliev6520 This current generation is the same body type, but it has been revised. Media unit has changed (only one button - volume dial on/ off switch) and fog lamps are now LED & adaptive , along with the interior being LED The "first series" we’re not in the base model hybrid. Surely you’re aware of that, right Cabaka?

[@maxwood192]

Great to hear the new Rav 4 is as good as the old one. I purchased a 2010 Rav 4 new, it has done 230,000km now, and the only thing I have done to it is replace the front brakes and service it once a year. A great little SUV.

[@abcbcd1834]

Still one of the best car channels on youtube. Just sold my Accord Euro, which I bought after watching a bunch of reviews. That's where I found this channel. It was my first car... end of an era. When the time comes to buy a new one I'll be digging into your catalogue again to compare used models! Love your videos

[@aogfx13]

I have a 2021 Edge model. Everything works well, mechanically reliable. Superb JBL sound system. Rear incoming traffic/pedestrian warning system is very useful. Lane-tracking assistance (LTA) works well, but you must familiarise with the screen icon (by reading the manual carefully) to really understand what the LTA is doing, so you know when to let the car to steer, or when you have to steer. Few minor complaints: Unable to easily update the map (still can't do it through the phone App). The iphone charger base sometimes works. When there's frost over the radar during winter, it doesn't work during sub-zero temperatures. Dust/crumbs get into the vent holes on the seats (so no eating in the car). During rainy days, water drips onto rear seats when you open the door. I never really used mud/sand/dirt off-road modes since my purchase. It has so many different types of beeps, can be confusing. Low fuel warning message comes on way too early, in my view.

[@benkmori]

I have a 2021 PHV plug in hybrid of this car , called the Prime imported from Japan it’s absolutely fantastic, it’s a top of the law model with over 200 kW. I get approximately 70/80kms range k’s on the electric battery and really run the petrol motor. I’ve done 1100 k’s and haven’t even used a quarter of the tank of petrol. Car says I’m getting about 5 1/2 km per kilowatt and about 80 km a ltr , I plug it in every two days, as my car is fully loaded. It has greater cruise control. Digital dashboard heated and cold seats heated seats in the back full leather interior full size sunroof, I don’t understand why to report this into Australia. It’s fantastic.

[@chaddytee726]

I looked at one of these 12months ago in japan but the price imported then was high to australia not sure now but yeah they are a great car and liked the plugin option.

[@zapher007]

I wish they bought these into Australia. They have the Lexus version but too many $’s for me. Is there much Japanese writing in the infotainment system at all?

[@lamesamelame]

We have a 21 RAV4 LE gasoline Not hybrid. I commute and drive mostly on the highway and rarely get traffic. I get over 40+ mpg. If drive in the city the Fuel Economy Drops to 33 mpg. I have verified the Fuel Economy At the Pump; miles driven divided by gallons used. My record is 46 mpg.

[@johnbozic9268]

Nice review! My grandpa bought the hybrid new in 2019 and hes loving it. Nice to hear the safety section in my other mother tounge ;). Would like to see a review on three off my favorite cars in the future: 2019+ Audi A6 Allroad, 2019+ Audi A7 and 2008+ Audi R8 manual. Cheers mate.

[@thihaaung4415]

10 years ago I would never thought that most car problems cars have will solved with software updates lol😂

[@matthewlarkin2630]

I had one as a hire car earlier in the year, very nice car, easy to drive. I was shocked by the infotainment though, the screen is as bad as my 10 year old Commodore. Toyota taking the piss there.

[@kingmufasa9520]

This has been updated in the newer models

[@eugenewang4650]

as a toyota enjoyer and defender, i have to agree there. Yes, simpler infotainment systems are way more reliable long term but they coulve at least tried to increase user friendliness. The one in my 86 (shared with ~2012-2014 corollas) is very laggy and has a resistive touch screen straight from the early 00s you need to basically punch your finger to press any buttons

[@Simonowen1968]

Love our dynamic Rav4 hybrid 4 years old now and runs like new never had any issues

[@steverobinson3900]

Drove a couple of hundred Km’s in a rental one of these, this week. Awful weather but the RAV4 made it seem very easy and comfortable. My only real grip was the gearbox which made the engine soar to over 4000 revs while delivering no real power up steep hills.

[@garycusack9247]

remember most rav4's are still under the 5 year unlimited klm warranty if serviced properly

[@beancud9767]

I manage to get hold of second hand Adventure from Japan in NZ. 2021 model. It drives like a dream. As you mentioned it’s not a Land Cruiser but the off road capability is solid. It can do 80% of what a good off road SUV does. This is coming from someone who had Pajero Sports for 6 year. The sport mode. E-CVT and hybrid engine makes this trim decently fun and capable. So if you are in Oz try to get the Edge model directly from dealer or auction site in Japan. It’s soo much better than GLX model. Hope this help and ReDriven tests this model.

[@scottwilliam6141]

It’s not legal to import the model directly from Japan in Australia. Only a very limited range of vehicles can be grey imported.

[@TwistedDonners]

Nice looking car but looks like it's definitely suffering from the Toyota tax. Good to know that this is a reliable car as know someone whos looking at potentially buying one. Good job as always guys and look forward to Sunday's video as per usual 👍.

[@Ford_TImelord]

The good thing about the Toyota Tax is you get a nice little Tax return when you sell it. I do love me a euro car but its always good to have at least one Toyota in the family

[@blairyc]

I’d really be keen to buy the plug in hybrid version of these as an import. There’s a few kicking around on the market, that feels like the perfect ‘car’ these days. Enough battery to drive round town on electric but the engine to cope with the occasional trip into the country.

[@johnbrazell2433]

I just bought one of these today. A 2022 XLE (USA) with 60,000 miles for $25,000. I think it is probably the same trim level as the Edge in Australia. I have not figured out where it was built yet but my guess is probably here in the United States. I sincerely hope it is up to it's reputation.

[@dhinujacob5435]

Using Rav 4 2015 model, 180 km.. no issues. Brought another 2019 model Rav 4 cruiser last week.

[@jayberry3825]

If there's any one thing I'd personally like to see in any of your car reviews in the practicality section its baby seat size/room behind the driver in your driving position and potentially a generic sized pram to fot in the boots space but these really apply to small to medium SUVs classes and up. Not that you can't use almost any car for baby purposes but for some people who are space conscious but can't visualise I think it would be a worthwhile viewpoint even if the car seat was maybe a Booster.

[@Ce0ammer]

This is a very good suggestion! Let's hope Jim sees this.

[@anakinskywalker4113]

Adam a great review as always however When describing wear & tear anything with under 150,000kms should have negligible wear & tear. 40,000k’s is nothing for a modern car. Wouldn’t even bother mentioning the Ks as it all comes down to how the owner treats their car.

[@stevenloynds3691]

Well my mother has been looking at buying one new...now I can rest a little better knowing she is getting something that should see out her driving days reliably....

[@eugenewang4650]

If you stick to the service logbook, it will last 20 years and 300,000 kms with nothing but replacing consumables and maybe a starter motor and alternator both of which are cheap fixes. Toyota owners purchase for the long term and forgo the fancy bells and whistles that would be outdated 5 years later.

[@LukeZannier]

My wife and I bought a 2019 GX petrol RAV4 which has been a brilliant family car. Never missed a beat with over 100,000 klm on the clock and get over 600+ klm of city driving per tank. Only issue we’ve had is an O2 sensor stop working which Toyota replaced with no fuss under warranty.

[@kurtdonnelly5200]

I've watched many of your videos, and they've been incredibly helpful in guiding my purchasing decisions. I love Lexus for its luxury, but I'm also interested in Infiniti, specifically the FX model. I haven't seen any videos on Infiniti vehicles yet and would love to see one.

[@avgantivirus11]

i own 2024 Rav4 petrol model made in japan.i have clocked 20000 km.these are the problems i faced 1.steering power low warning poped up two times and car didn't want to move.it was back to normal after 5 min of shutting down the engin. 2. minimal but irritating rattle sound from drivers side door or b pillar (still couldn't find from exactly where it is ) 3. infotainment sytem touch doesn't work some times, need to restart the car to make it work. unfortunately dealer can't find the reason for any of this

[@The_Ossifrage]

That big Merc behind Jim looks like quite a catch! Is that a W126 S-class?

[@Kivharo]

I like cars, but I’m a pragmatist. I bought a 2023 Cruiser hybrid, it did cost a fortune but it’s efficient, it’s fantastic. I love it.

[@nightowldickson]

7:38 yanks who drink their starbucks crap

[@rbnhd1144]

Don't get me started, I'm in the USA, I see it as over priced yuppie crap for people who are out to impress their friends, lets not forget the $ tip, The world is full of this yuppie stuff, T.B.H. starbucks usually comes in a small cup, your essentially buying gold, it's the McDonalds types that need the 14 gallon pop cup holder. LOL.

[@jeeves6490]

​@rbnhd1144 You should come have Mcdonalds coffee in Australia. Probably blow your mind. Starbucks failed here, we like coffee.

[@rbnhd1144]

@@jeeves6490 Id love to visit OZ, my wife did years ago and loved it, she likes McDonald's coffee plus its cheap, I only drink coffee from restaurants where you get endless cups for $3, good too. So nice to hear you guys didn't fall for starbucks magic.

[@eugenewang4650]

Half the crap from starbucks is coffee flavoured milkshakes that have 120g of sugar and 700 calories IN A DRINK. Welcome to murrica the land of diabetes

[@Kim_jung_un517]

Yo bro don’t poke the bear

[@ayehtunohn]

Great vid. Can you do a review on Gen 4?

[@NZBRG1]

We drove a 10,000 km demonstration one 2 years ago and were surprised how many rattles it had. Were disappointed. Ended up buying a new Subaru Forester which has now done 35,000 kms and is excellent.

[@Kim_jung_un517]

You should google Redriven Subaru forester.

[@hughgreen7826]

Lesson learned - Toyota - Made in Japan. Real car enthusiasts know this formula.

[@yslee1401]

@@hughgreen7826 those Made in Thailand Toyotas are pretty good as well.

[@bockerstar]

no car enthusiast would buy rav4😂

[@Ce0ammer]

​@@bockerstar As a daily for their SO they would indeed.

[@Swwa89]

I really love the look of these for an suv especially in that dark red colour!!! My only complaint is that badge demands such a premium price however resale value is awesome

[@stevesimmons6685]

That does it! I’m trading my RAV for a CX5 this week! And I’m adding Wipertech!

[@andykassie3213]

I love the RAV4 it's a very reliable, durable and strong vehicle. I'm from the Caribbean and the RAV4's in my country Trinidad and Tobago( T&T) 🇹🇹. They come from Toyota in Japan so they are of excellent quality. 👍👍🙂

[@wilfredmak6167]

The blue Commodore ute is gone!

[@lukeclifton4392]

I’m curious to hear from any Mazda CX-3/CX-5 owners that have had airbag deployment under non-serious conditions… like hitting a curb hard or extremely minor side impact??

[@Donster888]

Please do a review on a used GWM Haval H6 hybrid.

[@michaelergos3896]

I own a stock 2015 PC Mitsubishi Challenger Wagon 4x4. Have not seen one on the show. I live near Liverpool NSW and am happy to lend it to the boys at Redriven... would be nice to see it on the show. Not many people have these anymore...

[@ReDriven]

Michael yes yes yes!!! How can we get in touch with you regarding this? Can you message ReDriven via FB or Insta at all??

[@bradabernethy4234]

The Canadian made Rav 4 is far better than others. My 2020 hybrid Rav 4 gets amazing fuel economy..my local mechanic hates it..because nothing goes wrong.

[@AuntieSalisbury]

Good Review , that's why I bought the Hybrid edge.

[@formalretouch]

One thing not mentioned in the video relates to the tires. We have a first gen 2019 FWD Rav 4 and no one told us to rotate the tires front to back. Fifteen thousand km's later there was a significant humming sound coming from the rear of the car. We thought the wheel bearings were gone, turns out because it is FWD you have to rotate the tires every 10,000 kms to avoid something called cupping or scalloping. Other than that the car is super reliable and a joy to drive. We love it.

[@JohnDiMartino]

Did you not have toyotacare ? Did yours not come with an owners/ maintenance manual? IIts all outlined in there .

[@jasonfields2793]

That indicates a suspension issue, not a tyre issue it's common on all FWD Toyota's. The rear suspension is rubbish. You should rotate your tyres on every car at 5000k's all said and done if you want to get the best life from your tyres.

[@jeeves6490]

If you're not changing the tyres front to back, you're not rotating the tyres.

[@R3ban3]

If you live in a colder climate then the hybrids have one negative. They take forever to heat up. Not just the cabin, the motor too because of the start stop. That can lead to some engine wear as well. Speaking from experience.

[@sonnybocalajr.725]

We own a 2019 AWD GXL Hybrid and has travelled about 61k Kms. Only problem we had was the 12v battery dying after a week of not driving the car. But it's an easy fix with a Noco Smart charger from Supercheap.

[@JamieSaunders-yn9nu]

Would like to see you turn into right hand corners correctly - no corner cutting -.

[@ReDriven]

Taking the racing line is just part of my DNA sorry mate. - AK

[@robertorgg137]

Suzuki ignis next please 🙏🏻

[@Sami-Nasr]

18:11 Cable gate is a real problem in some countries and is very expensive to fix, but the newer cars have the plastic cover modified in a way that it doesn't collect dust and moisture, anyway Toyota relax warranty should cover that, if do regular service with Toyota then you are covedred, Toyota Relax - up to 10 years (100000 miles) Toyota warranty.

[@mitchellsichter]

Luckily Jim playing a filter isn't copyright infringement on MCM strumming intercoolers and radiators... yet

[@damilolaakanni]

1:22 did he say manual? BTW, the RAV4 hybrid does *not* have a CVT in the actual sense, it's a planetary gear set that powers the hybrid and RAV4 Prime. The auto industry just calls it an e-CVT for lack of a better name.

[@ReDriven]

Yep, some came as a manual

[@yslee1401]

@@damilolaakanni yeah. I also have a Subaru Crosstrek with CVT and the eCVT on the RAV4 is leaps and bounds better

[@kevinnorris6558]

I just googled it and RAV-4's in Australia had a manual transmission option, at least up until recently. They might still come with a manual option but I wouldn't know as I didn't bother to research it further.

[@eugenewang4650]

base GX trim FWD models were available in manual until MY2020 but not anymore. They also depreciated the most out of all RAV4 variants not because of decreased reliability or parts avaiability but purely because of low demand. They are a great deal to buy used imo because you somewhat dodge toyota tax whilst retaining all the benefits of paying said tax and toyota's cvt (only toyota does this) has a separate first gear for taking off to ease wear and tear because a cvt's point of failure is the fragility of the transmission and getting a car moving from standstill requires the most force.

[@damilolaakanni]

@eugenewang4650 you couldn't even get a manual transmission in North America after the 2005 model year (last year of the second generation). Which is why I was surprised that he mentioned that this 5th generation had a manual transmission.

[@christianhorner001]

The Edge model also has a torque converter auto not a diabolical CVT time bomb

[@morganrutnum]

Toyota CVTs are fine so don’t need to exaggerate reliability issues. The edge has a TC pre-facelift but have a hybrid (CVT) option post

[@0HOON0]

This isn't a belt type cvt. It's a planetary geared combined with an electric motors. Very reliable.

[@Themitch343]

These cars failed the moose test early in its life cycle. If you’re buying an early model of this generation, check it’s had an update to the esc so that it handles appropriately in a moose test situation

[@Nickoboss29]

No moose in my country

[@kf6796]

You forgot to mention that the panoramic sunroof leaks, especially those in Taiwan

[@yslee1401]

Get the base model without the sunroof

[@kf6796]

@@yslee1401 unfortunately, there's no such option come without the sunroof in the place I live

[@mar56313]

Couldn’t help but notice the stitching on the drivers seat looked mehe too.

[@lukeclifton4392]

Seems to be a very common issue these days. I’ve seen many reviews of luxury cars and the stitching/upholstery is terrible… and that’s noticeable from watching a video😬

[@FrancePhil44]

Jim, i love the Mercedes W126 behind you. It’s the best Mercedes ever made. I own a 1990 300 sel. It was the time where Mercedes were as reliable as Toyotas and Lexus today.

[@mitchreeves1]

RAV4's are highly stolen in the UK and they also have parts stolen very easily. Thieves love them because they can be broken into and driven away in under a minute. I nearly bought a RAV4 but the insurance was 3 times higher than it's competition. I ended up downsizing and getting a Bi-Tone solar yellow Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Allgrip. I love it 😀

[@user-uq7io2os3r]

I decided to go for mk4 2016 2.5 hybrid awd instead of 2020 because any fuel savings will be eaten by insurance sky high premiums 😕

[@mitchreeves1]

@flavio17021979 funnily enough i was looking at them too 😂 I actually think I prefer that gen overall anyway. Only issue I had was they were still the same price as a nearly new Vitara. I took me months to decide. I've had so many Toyotas over the years but never had a Suzuki, so I decided Suzuki that way 😉 both great cars in their respective fields

[@Ce0ammer]

​@@mitchreeves1How's the Suzuki in comparison when it comes to Noise, Vibrations and Harshness?

[@helldogbe4077]

This definitely should have been in this video. Apparently they can hack into the CANBUS system through the front headlight wiring and steal it that way without any need for the key being in the vicinity.

[@Bartletters]

The canbus hack applies to standard hybrids - and later versions have been updated to avoid theft. PHEVs were and are still not affected.

[@csjrogerson2377]

They're good but I'd probably prefer a CX-5 Gen 2 coz they drive better.

[@goldsweeper7837]

Went with the CX5, saved $15-$20k Toyota tax and a much nicer drive!

[@wyatthurts1729]

A hybrid rav 4 is the washing machine of the highways and byways it may as well be a self driving car, the amount of driver fatigue related accidents from these boring vehicles needs to be better publicised

[@tyecharlton3715]

Need to do a vid for the VW Arteon 2017-2019 R line

[@bencatherine1004]

I love how you talk about coffee and the big ones being disgusting. We live in NZ, so really appreciate coffee, visited the states last year, some people had coffees that were bigger than their head, that's not a coffee, that's just no

[@bockerstar]

you forgot tailgate hinges that brake off the body, that is common on these...

[@louisstennes3]

When I saw the restyled 2019 I did not like it. I don't like a "chiseled" look but the 2018 to me had a more "elegant" and smooth styling. Just a personal preference. I also don't like direct injected engines that started on the '19 models. So we went looking for a new 2018 RAV4 XLE hybrid with a CVT. Found one new with upgraded stereo and navigation and I like the in dash display and don't like those stick up screens. I also wanted the old reliable 2.5L port injected engine. Bought a few accessories and off we went. The BEST vehicle we ever owned. We own a vacation condo and I can make the 400 mile trip on a FULL tank. If looking used I would not rule out a 2018 or last generation model with good miles and a good service history. The reason I tell you this is that the previous generation may be a real good value. Maintenance tip: I did not know the RAV4 hybrids have a 12volt battery under the cargo tray in the back. Toyota changed it for me at about 380US dollars. The dealer service mgr said he recommends a 5 year change. I don;t know if it is a special 12V for hybrids but he had to order a Toyota battery.

[@louisstennes3]

May I add to my comments above. On my '18 I love the shifter with the indent as I can see and know the gear I am in and also love the pull up emergency brake. I am "old school" for sure as I grew up on a farm and know old school stuff.

[@AndreiGrozea]

Wish I could justify one, I really like the Rav4 but went Corolla instead

[@Theresa8787.]

I tested the hybrid Corolla, doesn't come close to the RAV4 hybrid AWD

[@sidjyothi]

If the choice were between the petrol RAV4 and the 2.5 CX-5 or turbo CX-5, you need to get your head examined if you choose the RAV4. However, All is excused if you were looking at the hybrid. There is nothing quite like it. 1000kms to a tank, thats amazing. No other mid-size SUV can do that

[@TheCaptjamestkirk]

I agree.

[@indeepeterhopwood8106]

Sorry it’s the CX5 every time. I don’t care how reliable the Toyota CVT is. I’ll take a proper transmission every time.

[@sidjyothi]

@@indeepeterhopwood8106 well the CX 5 is as reliable as the Toyota. But the hybrid drivetrain is fairly good. The 8- speed auto in the edge petrol is also pretty good.

[@stefcep]

Sat in one. Such a cheap interior. Stopped right there and walked out.

[@Theresa8787.]

It's not about the interior.....

[@Bill-ki4zf]

@@Theresa8787. Actually.. it is .. because that's where you spend most of your time!!

[@zh4418]

Yep I’m with ya Exactly my thoughts too Very cheap low budget materials used inside

[@kixxoff928]

Driving hybrid. 65K no issues whatsoever. 6.6 liters per 100km

[@paulking4908]

Thank God my rogue was assembled in Japan and not the US.

[@giggygiggy1393]

"Slight angle when rear are down".....mate thats almost 45 degrees.

[@butwiseryougetit2967]

I would like for the rear seat to fold flat. For me that is a deal breaker.

[@bassemafyouni8740]

So much respect for your view on coffee 👌

[@vaughanmccarthy6685]

8:45 "Does the noise in my head bother you?" 😂

[@ruexpatlive]

Dat Russian voice over was actually quite good. Better than most Hollywood movies, I dare say.

[@由美-d4u]

Can you guys do vw touareg 2019 onwards model please

[@Ce0ammer]

Don't buy it if you can't afford two at the same time. If you can afford to buy two at the same time you still just buy one and keep the rest for maintenance and repairs.

[@TheChriSmoovefan]

Can you guys do a review of a ssangyong musso?

[@crm1984]

I used to have a GX AWD for my work vehicle, only thing about the job that I miss!! 😂😂😂

[@ultimateiphonedng8756]

Yes the RAV 4 is a good thing, however, the used cost is about the same as a similar Lexus NX, which is much more refined to drive. So before you pull the RAV pin check the NX options.

[@JoshuaTorresBerrocal]

Exaaactly. I bought a 2019 NX AWD Hybrid instead of a Rav4 2024 FWD non-hybrid, and I'm so glad I did.

[@MartinJones123]

I used to have a 2020 RAV 4 GX Hybrid, and clocked over 100,000km in the time I had it (over 3 years) Sure it was reliable, efficient and not too bad to maintain (except for a new windscreen which was over $1000), however the handling and suspension in general was just horrible, as the car would lean into corners and bounce around like a 300,000km Commodore with flogged suspension, and this was throughout my time with this car... I'm not sure if higher trim levels are any different with this, but I believe they're the same... Otherwise, it performs like every other SUV on the road... It's not very fast or fun to drive which is to be expected for a car in this category... The takeaway from my comment is that the RAV4 will satisfy your needs, if you don't care too much about the horrible suspension, which rears its ugly head when taking sharper corners (including roundabouts) and somewhat rougher roads... Oh, and I forgot about the constant beeps and bongs, but I believe this can be switched off...

[@calebwany8422]

I don't think soccer moms care about that

[@MartinJones123]

@@calebwany8422 Lol true

[@Pyjamarama11]

'make a whining sound .... bit annoying ' Lot of that going on 😂

[@marshallmarthes]

I get 5.1/100 on my rav4 hybrid, but I'm mostly driving in eco and cruise control

[@marcelbigsmile7805]

if it had a higher towing capacity (for example 2000kg) it would be the perfect SUV. CX5 has an advantage about this.

[@MegaSelby]

I’ve got a 2019 Edge AWD, they weren’t hybrid then. I didn’t want a hybrid anyway. I love this car.

[@jabuti6172]

That's not splitting hairs!!! Cheap is cheap!

[@orion_033]

Would love to see a video on used model 3 and atto 3!

[@parklife15]

and its resale value...lol

[@SmellyT0fu]

The hybrid filters is less of an issue because the fan doesn’t spin (slowly) until it’s 36 degrees C and cuts current draw to 20% once it hits 44C which the fan doesn’t even cool quick. To makes matters worse, the exhaust heat from the battery then recirculates under the seat without an escape that could become a rear seat heater. Separately, the hybrid bs non hybrid, isn’t just financial because the drivability improvements is massive. How much money do you put towards driving enjoyment? Water ingress also happens on the D pillar clips on the black plastic panel all using the ultra thin rubber gasket. It is even thinner than condoms which makes no sense given it’s trying to plug a hole in the trough of the roof gutters. Even shonky house builders don’t do that. Then you forget to mention the theft issue via the headlights. Then there’s the wonky exhaust pipe. Messure the distance between the exhaust pipe and the rear bumper. One will hang lower than the other. You’re welcome and you’ll never unsee this. Should I go on? Low beam being set too low. Brake likes very dim and doesn’t stand out. Toyota must have only has 2 LED allowance per car. Cheaping out on no illumination on the per window switches and door lock.

[@coffeeman3913]

Had the displeasure of having 1 of these for 6 weeks for insurance. 6.0l per 100ks for a hybrid is atrocious (I was getting 9.7 from my BMW 5series) under powered, horrible driving position, feels like a 90's Mazda inside

[@coffeeman3913]

Haha glitchy infotainment, just shuts down while driving multiple times

[@TheSilentStryke]

Kind of comparing apples to oranges but i do agree with the whole hybrid thing - they dont save enough money to warrant the upfront cost. Id buy a bmw for performance, toyota for reliability for going to get groceries Higher trim toyotas do actually get quite nice inside, much closer to bmw levels of luxury. I do wish we had more colour options though. Every car is just silver and black inside, its just boring.

[@coffeeman3913]

​@@TheSilentStrykeit was a 20yr old BMW and I would have thought that Toyota would have brought their drive pleasure up by now, still felt like a 90's car not a $60grand car

[@sbGOM]

Have a 2020 Cruiser hybrid 2wd. Got 70k kms and predictability it's been totally reliable. But it does have some really really annoying issues. Non (automatic) folding mirrors. Unbelievable for a near top of range model. Very annoying if you have tight garage space mirrors and used to that feature in your much older car. Yep. Infotainment is absolutely crap and if you have a pre August 2020 model you have to get Toyota to retrofit Android Auto Apple Car Play when the competition have had that feature foryears The voice-activated navigation is comical. But at the end of the day it's reliable, economical and has class leading excellent "boot" space. If I had the money though I would replace with a PHEV outlander. Recently rode in a Uber. Miles ahead of RAV for interior comfort, features and luxurious feel.

[@MrLuba6a]

I wouldn't say I like this iPad design of the dashboard. It seems glued and will fly all over the interior with eventual crash...

[@Capt_Samba]

Try and put a tall person in it..... The only advantages these have is the larger range tank, everything else, The Subaru Outback of the same year (2024) easily beats it in every way, and I'm a Toyota fan LOL

[@ReDriven]

My 188 cm isn't tall enough? - AK

[@Capt_Samba]

@@ReDriven Haha 188 cm is actually what Toyota puts as the head room LOL. I'm 195cm and OMFG it's hard to find a vehicle that fits anyone over 190cm, narrows down the field alot

[@alanevanson4873]

Easy. A Subaru Forester AWD every day.

[@SwordsCutEmDown]

You guys failed to mention the COOLANT BYPASS VALVE failures on the 5th generation RAV4 ! This POS valve fails frequently in as little as 20K miles. In the US dealers charge $1000 to replace it and there is currently a federal class action lawsuit against Toyota because of this defective coolant bypass valve.

[@joebot2127]

What would I buy instead? Tiguan or Lexus NX. Sorry. I'm in Germany and Tiguans are pretty good here.

[@scottwilliam6141]

Tiguan in Australia is an unreliable POS.

[@georgepappas4628]

You must send us the rubbish versions as they have a terrible reputation in Australia.

[@christianhorner001]

Never ever buy a Volkswagen in Australia

[@yslee1401]

VW/Audi/Skoda/Porche are endless money pits. German reliability does not exist anymore

[@next9245]

my friend had one of those made in 2021 , horrible driving dynamics , cheap and nasty interior for a 40k+ euros car, noisy and felt like you were sitting in tin can. Sure it has reliable engine but every other thing is shit.

[@TheCaptjamestkirk]

That was my experience too, my sister has one and I have drove it a few times. The engine is noisy and when out on the road the road and wind noise is bad. The interior does seem cheaply made, and me being a tall person " 6 foot 2" did not have a lot of room for me and the backseat is tight too. No doubt they are reliable and that is why most people probably buy them, but the vehicle itself does not impress me.

[@GForceVRX]

I also like the angular looks of it

[@Bill-ki4zf]

You need glasses. It looks ridiculous with all the angles going all over the place.

[@DangerAngelous]

Everything that goes wrong is more to do with your enjoyment of life rather than a RAV4 itself

[@guitrich]

Apparently European drivers haven't seen American coffee cups. lol

[@adriankiraly5172]

18:05 Why is my cabin filter tuned to F#?

[@dostayer3369]

While reliable, it's way overpriced for what it is, just like the Corolla. Reliable, boring and overpriced, not to mention extortionate insurance prices...

[@thomasdight1267]

Nothing beats the 99 rav