What's Better Off-Road: 2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk vs Rav4 Adventure?

( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk and the new Toyota Rav4 Adventure are both built to go off-road. But which one of these two compact crossovers is the most off-road worthy ride. Watch this video to find out.
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[@Politically-incorrect-brian]

I love the new compass trailhawk. Purchased mine in September. I bought one that came out as a 2017 model and got a great price for a fully loaded one. It is well mannered on and off road. Can’t wait for winter in NY to drive in the snow.

[@moncier77]

I have a wrangler and it’s very reliable. I’ve had in in mud, snow, floods and it’s still living strong!

[@charliepalmer2465]

I just got the Compass Trail Hawk and was considering the RAV4 Adventure as well and did some deep dives.. as I am a fan of Toyota as well and own the 4Runner. First related to Cost, which I believe was misstated in this video or maybe it was just a "Timing thing", but The Compass actually came in Cheaper! then the RAV4, and overall you got much more for your money related to 4 wheel Drive systems and overall features of the vehicle , which for the Money spent on Compass was a big WOW!! With incentives and discounts ... mine was 27,500 pretty loaded ... that does not include tags and taxes... Vehicle is solid.... I do a lot of Fly Fishing in the Mountains of AZ and this will be great for that, as well as Having a Kayak with Kayak trailer... and with the 2000lb towing capacity , this will pull it no problem.....

[@goodegaming7644]

Great video! As soon as I saw the commercial for the RAV4 adventure I was hoping you all would do a head to head.thanks

[@Van-Hammer]

Toyota should have designed the Rav4 more like a mini 4Runner.

[@Nilaytv]

Van Hammer with a supercharger

[@PatrickRich]

Just remember that the RAV4 outsells the camry now, and is one of the best selling vehicles for sale in the US. Its not an exciting design, but its clearly what people want. (even if I agree with you)

[@Nilaytv]

Patrick Rich average people do you not understand cars, they do not research cars they just go from A to B. And the RAV4 meets what the average person wants. Car enthusiast want more.

[@Somebody294]

People buy rav4'ss because people these days buy cars like they buy appliances. It's really sad.

[@CarnutMM]

That would be awesome. A mini 4runner. That’s a brilliant idea.

[@clints8731]

My dad has had his Wrangler for over 20 years. It has been through hell and back. They are so tough. I like the look of both vehicles in the video. I think they are very close in performance. I would reccomend owning both a Toyota and a Jeep.

[@Loewenherz6183]

If you really wanna go offroad, forget Jeep, Toyota, Subaru and all other cars. Just take a horse. You'll never get stuck. It's better than every car on the planet. :-)

[@cathy3592]

Plus you get tried and true horsepower ;)

[@viresproductions]

not to mention unbeatable gas milage

[@Daniel-yo5es]

I mean horses get injured, sick or just tired... and they absolutely cannot go over the same terrain as a good four wheel drive. watch four wheelers at moab to understand.

[@mrelectric4577]

And definitely more reliable than a Jeep! Lol

[@twistingterrain7748]

Interesting video. Looking at getting a Corolla, Camry, or RAV4 as a new daily. I have a built 4Runner for my off road needs. Curious about the RAV4 for its economy, ride height over a car, and AWD (does snow where I live).

[@derekh7468]

I don't even have to finish the video to know jeep won

[@snow_monkey]

is reflecting sunlight a big problem off roading?

[@mikealger4721]

could you do a offroad test with a jeep compass and a rav4 hybrid

[@philipd.garcia5052]

is the mitsubishi outlander gt v6 can be compared to this other vehicle in the segment?

[@ted101975]

A half inch matters, at least that's what my wife says........

[@chosenArchitec]

ted101975 Ba dumm tissss

[@J-W.-]

Well dam.

[@ericimi]

Sucks your a half inch to short for her.

[@erNomic]

You're a lucky man... for having a wife at all.

[@josephbooher2324]

You do have a center diff lock on the Adventure good up to 24 mph then defaults. Same on all non hybrid RAV4 👍

[@txvet7738]

Don't forget that awesome hawk emblem too!

[@ChrisParayno]

it has a low gear optoin on the rav 4??

[@aky19832001]

You are an Honest man, you indicated that reliability, quality and capability goes to Toyota. But what I think may not be discuss is the fact that Jeep has been rated as the worst reliable car and on consumer alert for quality control for years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 .

[@mcbaron93]

HUH.

[@penvon]

I’m guessing no one flew Roman out there.If FIAT flew him there he’d be praising the Jeep Compass til the end & bashing the Toyota all the way back to Japan/Canada.

[@davidwolfe7777]

Exactly that jeep is a fiat☹️☹️☹️

[@aaron2608]

You have to be joking...you can turn on the "differential lock" on the rav4...which oh by the way you forgot to mention...or do...sad...

[@Tsalinger]

A Rav 4 and 4 grand gets you 3.5 inch lift kit, tires, roof rack, grill guard and its not a crappy Fiat with Jeep emblems and still leaves a couple of grand for gas. Hands down the Rav.

[@jeffhunter4395]

I just bought this model and I thought it was always"on" and if I engaged/push the button it would unlock??Can you please help me to understand this feature.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Incorrect. The differential lock you are referring to is a CENTER differential lock. NOT an axle differential lock...

[@shawndejong6699]

@@Tsalinger a rav 4 and 4 grand puts you in wrangler territory. Want to play that game? I think not. Not to mention this was compared to a compass, which isn't even in the same class with the Rav4, the Cherokee is, and the Cherokee Trailhawk eats rav4's for breakfast and shits out the crap plastic bumpers at lunch. The center differential in a Rav isn't a dif lock, it just means it's in AWD, which on the Rav is absolute trash. The compass and cherokee both have a locking rear differential. Comparing a Rav to any of the Trailhawk offerings from Jeep is funny, as you see how much of a mommy mall wagon a Rav actually is.

[@manuelias86]

is there going to be a 2019 comparison?

[@screwymatt]

My YJ was indestructible and here's hoping my final model year JK is too.

[@beowulfgrendel24]

Think it would be a nice comparison between the RAV4 or the Kia Sportage or Hyundai Santa Fe Sport which ever one that it directly competes with

[@aviprakash133]

can you guys do this with the honda crv

[@lvmybears]

Im sorry but that rav 4 does not "look like an offroader" in any way.Also, when did any gravel road become offroading?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Ahoohi he did say at minute two that the RAV Adventure is more of an appearance package.

[@dashriprock1780]

When a Rav is involved!!!

[@skirmich]

Term "off roading" does not dictate any level of difficulty. Any road that is not tarmac is considered "Off-Road" as its Off the main Road.....

[@afcgeo882]

What do you consider a "road?"

[@CarnutMM]

Can’t wait for you to take the adventure on goldmine hill!!

[@gta4162]

Is the new jeep compass really a bad car!? Be honest am looking into buying one for my wife n kids.

[@fasttracklap8480]

Traction control, all it takes to transform the rav4 into a decent off roader is an effective traction control system, why isn’t it braking the slipping wheel ? Is it that hard to integrate a software that brakes a freely spinning wheel ? it really frustrating to see the wheel spinning knowing that it is supposed to have a tcs and it takes nothing to put it in a car, so ehy didn’t they ? ( plus a low range gearbox i would have call it great off roader )

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

What song is that playing in first minute? I like it.

[@jeremyd2003]

Forester or one of these?

[@smileysrandomness2554]

i mean the compass was not the only off road compact crossover, the crosstrek seemed to be on the same footing as the compass.

[@lynnmckenney1987]

Why use a rav4 and not the 4 runner that's designed to go off road? Also, I still haven't seen any mention of using the same tires on every vehicle, which is absolutely necessary if you want a true comparison?

[@oldtwins]

I wouldn't agree about same tires. You use the tires the car comes new with. If the manufacturer chose to nickel and dime on poor quality tires, then that's their problem and they will have to eat it.

[@dcam456]

Because a 4Runner isn't a compact SUV. 4Runner would compete more with a Grand Cherokee.

[@zard1214]

Different weight class.

[@NukePooch1]

To me, the best thing about the Rav4 Adventure is the upgraded tow package which isn't mentioned in this video...3500lb cap.

[@PatrickRich]

I agree. This is the main selling point and its not hammered home nearly enough. To get that in the Jeep you have to step up to the Cherokee V6. Granted, I wouldn't want to tow with a rav4, but that you can is something, especially in this class of 1500-2000 max. Having a 3500 lb limit means being able to buy a 2800 lb popup trail or boat without moving up a class which means a lot to a lot of people.

[@tunaboi420]

Isn’t the rav4 the Cherokee trail hawk competitor?

[@bigfatengineer]

The Toyota also had a low speed 4WD lock mode that was on the left of the steering wheel. It can be seen at 1:20 in the video. Was this engaged when the Toyota was spinning? If not, it could have helped were it utilized. Possibly not, but such functions could bridge the gap a little between the Toyota and Jeep.

[@abilityboatworks5024]

Hi there. The video is pretty consistent with my RAV4 experience. I had a subaru imprezza before the RAV and couldn't believe how much different the two were. It was an older RAV 4, but the traction control was very invasive. The lock button was little help.

[@jalmonte91]

That’s a 4 wheel lock not 4WD low

[@dustinprenger1374]

DarthRegis yes it would’ve helped, I had a RAV4 Platinum AWD and took it on some paths that were worse than that. Locking the diff. help quite a bit also I noticed he had traction control still on which if turned off would’ve helped even if he didn’t lock the diff.

[@cgreeneblue]

Yes agreed, in everything I have seen the RAV4 has trouble transferring power side to side which is one reason that keeps me from buying it. If they just gave it a similar "atrac" mode like the 4-runner it would solve that problem. the 4-runner models with open diffs (regular SR5) have the same struggle until atrac is activated and then they function almost like they have locking diffs. I believe all it is is software to better manage the brake calipers on the slipping wheel and transfer power to the opposite side with grip. Why can't that or a similar thing be done for the RAV4? its just a matter of programming as far as I can tell.

[@bigfatengineer]

I should have clarified that by saying "low speed" was that it could only be engaged at speeds less than about 50 km/hr (30 mph). I understand that it's not "4-LO", nor did I mean to imply that it was.

[@shadowdance4666]

1" less clearance than my 98 Toyota RAV4. Really lame Toyota

[@rexy83]

I would get the Jeep hands down. The Rav just seems like they slapped a few things on and called it an adventure to grab a little more $$$. Sure Toyota has the heritage but not with the Rav. The Compass you can tell they put more thought into it at least from an off road perspective the Toyota will probably last longer. I have always liked the Compass it doesnt they to be something it's not unlike the new Cherokee that looks nothing like a Cherokee...

[@thewhiteEagle]

i will take the Jeep compass it's very strong and capable on off-road

[@edwizard62]

No Toyota Dealership in America will sell the Rav4 Adventure at Sticker price, with that being said, these 2 vehicles are the same price.

[@DayvidSlice]

Only in a 4cy? My 07 was a V6.

[@LlyleHunter]

The One, The Only!

[@Hyperion65]

Shit box?

[@fabulousprofound]

i thought the rav4 has a locking center diff?

[@TravisCyprien]

I love the RAV4 but the problem I have with it the 4th Gen RAV4’s is the fact that Toyota took out the 3.5L V6 269HP that was in the 3rd Gen. Toyota can build a nice 4th Gen RAV4 but it won’t be able to beat a Subaru Crosstrek or a Forester on off-roading. Toyota should have kept the 3.5L V6 that would have been plenty of power for the RAV4 Adventure. To me I can test drive one but it’s not going to have the same power as I would like so I am going to stick to a 3rd Gen RAV4 with the V6. You guys did a Review mashup of the RAV4 vs the Forster and to me When Toyota released the 2013 4th Gen it kind of was a let down to me and it turned me away going to a Subaru. Because Toyota took away things that made the RAV4 look like a RAV4. Sure the 4th Gen design is nice but a Traditional RAV4 has the spare on the back. Which Toyota took out, plus the take out of the V6 just for a 4 cylinder to me sucks. One thing I do have to say is on a positive side is that the RAV4 have better technology package.

[@justinmadsen7339]

@tflcar it needs to be lifted more and have off-road Goodie's.

[@sjay149]

Make a video using rollers, to see if each wheel (with no assistance from the other three) will move the vehicle up an incline.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

You can find these videos on YT. The Jeep can do the roller test without issue. The rav4 can't direct torque side to side....so it struggles on the roller test.

[@jackphommalinh1245]

Do a 2018 Honda crv comparison

[@430CMB]

I would buy a 4Runner over a Land Cruiser in America for trails. Another point is, Jeep DOES sell the New Compass with 4x4 (AWD) and the 6spd manual transaxle. I own one. So just because it's a 4x4 version does not mean you get the 9spd auto. Trailhawk trims only come with the 9spd auto.

[@gingerroot3226]

You didn't even mention the center locking diff in the Toyota! ...or were my eyes mistaken?

[@bradanderson1065]

Could have locked the center diff when the rav was losing traction. Not sure it would have helped. Wish I could have seen the jeep do the same part where the rav struggled. Curious about it's terrain management

[@franklynvilla2614]

Yes he mentioned

[@PVo-1111]

He never locks the center in any Toyota reviews

[@BillSprague]

Phuong Vo Roman loves his Jeeps and his Fords. Most others seem to be just there as comparison rides to those two brands, In truth, he has to run what’s available and Mopar and Ford seem to be more generous with test vehicles. In a recent mashup he had to resort to a viewer’s Chevy CRZ for the comparison. Apparently, GM doesn’t like to have their vehicles in mashups. The CRZ was really impressive and Roman gave it and the viewer who leant it to TFL Truck due credit.

[@gingerroot3226]

Franklyn Villa he does not say a single word about the center locking diff in the Toyota. You may be thinking of the Jeep when he mentions that it has a 4wd lock, but he never said anything about the Toyota.

[@W0nTonSoup]

The compass is definetly more off road capable than a rav4, which is more of a street vehicle. But if a 4runner was here it'd have my vote

[@SergioHernandez-zv5wc]

Well no shit you can’t compare a 4x4 truck with a locking diff to a compact suv

[@timothyhinton5665]

So after watching the video I have realized my Honda minivan is an off road beast. It has been through much tougher terrain and it is fwd.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

proof, or it didnt happen lol

[@lucasjohnston1529]

broken sharply distribute detect part difference whenever ball.

[@nedalsharah2656]

We need see the New Toyota RAV4 2019 adventure model Off-Road

[@grattonland]

The Jeep Wrangler and the Toyota 4Runner are the only offroad SUVs left. The Nissan Xterra is discontinued, the Toyota FJ Cruiser is discontinued, Chevy Blazer and Jimmy no longer exist. Everything else are just unibody crossovers, no live axles, no full time transfercase with 4 low, no option for lockers. No recovery points, the list goes on.

[@glaffoon1]

$31,000. Holy cow, I bought my 2016 Grand Cherokee for $28,000, new. With the adventure 2 package and fully trail rated.

[@nathankoroush7918]

Not all rav4's only have the 4 cylinder, some are 6 cylinder, older models around 2006 ish

[@displayedimagination9710]

"over landing but not over the mountain" hahah love that line. Rav 4 needs to go back to being basic and simple manual transmission with a 4x4 option.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

The main demographic - soccer moms and millennials that buy this disagree. They don't know how to drive a manual.

[@ryanjack9633]

Man i thought the jeep was ugly but next to that Toyota looks like a 10/10!

[@OutlawFarmersRC]

I like the newer fronts ends. It looks more like a mini Grand Cherokee. I see a lot of elderly folks diving these for flea market shopping and stuff like that.

[@RaZeRbLaDeZ]

Ryan Jack The toyota looks like a boring appliance

[@anvy1231]

Do a review on a 2003 Chevy Tracker

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

You win for most obscure comment ever on youtube.

[@cinetic81]

Why did you not try to get the Jeep stuck in the same spot?

[@zard1214]

cinetic81 i have rav4 but the jeep model would have handled that better

[@TroutWest]

@ 3:22 in "I want to make it get stuck on purpose" No you didn't! That POS Got stuck on some REALLY easy ruts that Jeep Compass would have crawled right over in Auto Mode.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Yeah, you're right. The Rav4 has a terrible brake differential system. It's almost useless.

[@rmh6668]

If only the Rav4 had that legendary V6

[@philtrumble]

RMH 666 I've got the 3.5 liter V6 with the all-wheel drive I love it

[@TR33ZY_CRTM]

Andrew Fisch He's talking about the current gen RAV4, which only comes with a 4 cylinder.

[@subazealand9158]

I don't need a V6, I need a better traction control to climb to places like in this video... really, doesn't look cool at all how bad performs in those situations the Rav :/

[@fercandyjusto6244]

I had the 2010 Rav4 with 4wd and v6 engine with only 65,000 miles on it and someone hit my car so bad that they totalled it last month. I wanted to punch them in the face so bad cuz I was never planning on giving that car up!! 😭😭😭

[@afcgeo882]

That's the one thing Subaru does better. The traction control is outstanding.

[@davidbell1676]

Great video including the EMYU not the Emoo LoL.. ok Emu then

[@venelex8938]

Mate come down to Australia and we’ll show you that rav 4s and jeeps are never used out in the bush cruisers all the way

[@LW-dq8pv]

"For people who want that rugged look of an off road vehicle." - Roman referring to the latest Toyota Rav4.

[@CarswithNash]

6.5” is the same ground clearance as a PT Cruiser!

[@harryschmidt6519]

Here in Canada I got the Rav4 Trail 2019. I was going to purchase a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 2019, but I did not like the issues it had. Tranny problems and other things. I was told by co-workers that Japanese is more reliable and worth more when older. Also Toyota is well ahead of GM in sales and also Rav4s sold over 400.000 each year for the last couple of years. Besides the wife and I like the Rav4 Trail. Also, if people purchase Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda etc. there must be a reason for that.

[@edsil5754]

Harry Schmidt , well, here in south padre island area in Texas, i have a 04’ wrangler, 11’ compass and 12’ grand cherokee and I’ve had no issues. I do basic routine maintenance myself including some $10 sensors to mobil 1 oil changes. Did i say jeep parts are cheap and super easy to fix. My cars go through some hot weather yearlong and they are fine and fun to drive along the beach especially the wrangler. To each their own.

[@tjj5337]

I had a Tacoma and it was a rust box. The paint started chipping immediately after I bought it. I go with Jeep

[@ruggv6217]

I love the way you went out of your way not to say the Jeep was better than the Toyota.

[@PatrickRich]

Rav4 is an acronym for Recreation Activity Vehicle 4 wheel drive. Comes as a FWD option (yes, even in the adventure grade). Needs an "adventure grade". Doesn't even have 7 inches of ground clearance. SMDH

[@shiftintohigh5564]

RAV4 Stuck! 👍👍👍

[@DesuVR]

Half an inch more clearance to clear those tall cement parking blocks.

[@k.r.v.4219]

For real Off Road adventure go with the Toyota Land Cruiser, Tacoma TRD PRO and Wrangler, really Roman? How could you leave out the ZR2? Power Wagon, Raptor ext. ext. ? But you could compare the Compass Sport 4x4 against any stove RAV4 and come out ahead, anywhere! Or for the same price as that Mall Adventure addition RAV4, get what I did, a Jeep Cherokee TrailHawk V6, that for 31k out the door, with a great deal from my local Jeep dealer, it came with the 911/SOS/Nav UCONNECT 8.2” system, cold weather package (heated seats, steering wheel and engine oil heater), plus the factory tow package, that included the hitch and wiring, heavy duty trans cooler and engine oil cooler, with lower final gearing, 3:55 instead of 3:23. I dare any RAV4, or any other SUV in the same class to compare with how I use my Cherokee, from running the beaches to the many trails I find in my travels, to towing my 4,000 lbs travel trailer, all over the east coast! While getting 14 mpg towing at the speed limits, plus 20 city 28 hyw, while keeping with the flow of traffic at a soft pace. In comfort and never having any issues or problems, other than the two recalls performed over a couple hr. For the transmission reflash and the UCONNECT reflash at my dealer, after which they washed and vacuumed my Jeep! At first I was worried about all the stuff you read and watch about all the transmission issues and stuff about the Cherokee, but after 2 years and 8 mo. and 63,000 Miles of trouble free service I guess all that is rubbish or I got s good one. I am looking forward to seeing the new Grand Cherokee TrailHawk Hemi in a while.

[@TheValleyofAwesome]

Troy Strain Jeeps are cute though lol. Who needs girls?

[@waltermeono5253]

The Jeep, of course...

[@2583060]

but if you put all terrain tires, I bet the Rav4 could do it, with less momentum. Also, why kind of Bird was that?

[@skyisdlimit6125]

After owning FCA vehicles, I’d go for the Toyota. Jeep is a nicer car but the quality build is much better on the Toyota.

[@colinmcallister1392]

Mr_ NutZ Toyota is adding apple car play in 2019. No android auto. U think they have better quality. That’s wrong. They only thing there good at is actually making a car in general.

[@S_F_R_]

No porsche Macan ?

[@RomarioFreitas-jf1eg]

Rav4!

[@Dhime]

Nothing better for the consumer than competition. gg

[@minivanmaster]

I asked a representative what the AWD system was like in the Rav4 and she had no idea what it was :D

[@volvo09]

Many sales people have noooo idea about the vehicles. Kinda sad. When I worked at a Honda dealer I overheard a long time sales guy telling someone vtec was "like a turbo" and I couldn't believe it, so wrong in every aspect. I can understand not knowing exactly how something works, but you should get an understanding of what customers will be buying and asking questions about.

[@PatrickRich]

If you really want to know its very similar to most systems in this class; A front transaxle with a PTO gearset that goes to a clutch pack can couple or decouple the rear driveshaft and axle as dictated by a computer. Its mostly FWD but can couple the rear axle as needed. Like most systems in this class it's designed as a traction aid and foul weather tool as such its light and is not made to handle continuous torque loads and heavy use.

[@minivanmaster]

Thank you! Yeah I bet it would easily overheat if it was given a high demand (similar to the Honda Ridgeline)

[@pauljudkins587]

I live in Austin

[@k-series5852]

Jeep Good suv 👍👍

[@brodiwheeler7583]

Lack of depth to this review, mention Cherokee & how these fit in? How the AWD/4WD systems function? Just horsepower, here’s some buttons, Compass more capable, boom done? Kinda leaving a lot on the table.

[@nickmccarthy5115]

They need to have the same tires to make it even

[@moonsapling]

Most buyers dont take their Rav4s offroad but pls dont underestimate this little vehicle. A Rav4 AWD is pretty capable given a bit of lift and good tires.

[@jeffhunter4395]

Do you have any suggestions on a 1-2" lift and tires,I have the 2018 adventure model.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Yeah, I've taken mine through soft sand, and slick mud...no issues unless one of the tires comes up off the ground. Then it's stuck.

[@oje2079]

Ill go with the jeep its stronger and better

[@ucy_jvp27n6wsatjmhwasdmg5]

RAV4 Adventure

[@arifhashmi744]

My bicylce can go on these tracks take them some proper offroad

[@jammergreg]

News flash, I bought a Toyota 10 1/2 years ago for 28 grand put 140,000 miles on it and sold it for 14,000. My sister bought a Jeep SUV for the same as my Toyota, she put 90,000 miles on it and it was worth about 5 grand. So if you're not doing serious off roading where is you money better returned? Anyhow...both of these cars are family cars with a cool look and AWD. After 20 years in the car business most Toyota's return reliability and great value over the years... And the reliability is incredible. As for Jeep just the 4 WD Wrangler is a great off roader.

[@thomasfolse7912]

that RAV4's exhaust is low

[@chad_01]

1:12 "off-Road" for city folk lol ;)

[@takiman1]

Hmmm, am I the only one who only really cares about Cliffhanger 2.0 or Gold Mine tests... Get them up the Gold Mine!!

[@stuartpickles6907]

My 2013 Yaris does more offroading than this

[@TheValleyofAwesome]

Aaron Cole Video evidence please?

[@MikeUtoober]

Top gear us rental car episode

[@inactive5191]

Lol 😂

[@JG538]

Aaron Cole same for my fiat panda

[@afcgeo882]

Pandas are actually very good at off-roading. They were designed for it.

[@Digidi4]

nice oxen

[@wcjeep]

These lifted cars have now approached base 4runner pricing. Any version 4runner will easily outperform these unibody cars. A Wrangler can also outperform.

[@PatrickRich]

Except as daily drivers. I mean I love daily driving a tank, but 14 mpg sure gets old.

[@pallav7750]

Always jeep will win

[@2583060]

too bad they got rid of the v6 option rav4

[@telsa7812]

Something notable that I don’t think was mentioned, is that the RAV4 adventure has about 1500 Lbs More towing capability then the Jeep Compass. It says online that the jeep compass has a tow package capable of 2000 pounds but the RAV4 adventure has a tow package capable of 3500 pounds.

[@BensBold54]

Pretty hard to justify looking at the Rav4 with everything else on the market (Mazda CX-5, Forester, Honda CRV, Ford Escape). Thing is pretty underwhelming, especially given the price.

[@frankburns8871]

If Toyota wanted to make a decently off-road capable version of the RAV4, they could. I don't get the point of this thing at all. I'm not even sure how it's supposed to "look like" an off-roader. The black stripe? The extra 1/2" ground clearance? Yeah, I don't see it.

[@chanceharrington4375]

There is no comparison

[@stockey]

Just by seeing the exhaust under the Rav 4, it's not a off road vehicule.