2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid -- Here's Why This Might be the BEST RAV4!
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0:00 Intro
1:41 Detailed Exterior Walkaround
5:47 Interior Design & Technology
11:48 Rear Seats & Cargo
15:05 Test Drive & Impressions
19:18 Air Ball & Slam Dunk
19:49 Sound Level Reading (dB)
22:05 Pricing
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The Toyota Group has been deceiving consumers by manipulating quality tests for 35 years. What was the result?
@@jihooncha-vs4om Toyota hybrids are a scam. Do a real gas mileage test at the pump with a pencil and paper and the actual mileage the RAV4 Hybrid is only getting between 28 and 30 miles per gallon.
14:49 the 1 big advantage the RAV4 have over the CRV is that the Toyota has found a way to keep a PHYSICAL spare tire in the vehicle, while the Honda just didn't bother for some reason.
Yeah, that kind of sucks. I’m not really a fan of the CRV or RAV4 regardless though. Too plain and old school for my taste, and the interiors leave much to be desired. Not to mention the exteriors.
Nice video! Ordered one! What do you guys recommend for rust protection on hybrids?
Great review! My wife and I bought a Rav4 hybrid Limited last weekend. Your previous reviews really helped us to decide on which one (there are several!) we liked best. It has more power than expected, smooth ride and awesome mpg. Very pleased with purchase! The magnetic gray metallic is a cool color.
Thanks! And congrats on your new RAV4!
Congrats on the fantastic product! I hope you enjoy it for many years to come!
Great review as always. Now that they finally added LED front turn signals on the SE XSE trims (only.. I think) I would really like them to add full LED lighting to the rear. Adding LED to backup lamps and turn signals Also. Want to see Toyota bring electric Folding outside mirrors to the RAV lineup Are all the interior lights now LED? I wish Toyota would install a cargo area light on the left as well as the right. Needed for sure back there What is the ground clearance and the turning radius? I think the decibel levels would be lower if you removed your cam and closed the Sunroof shade
I just purchased one of these in silver (waiting for it to arrive) but if anyone it looking for a new vehicle I strongly encourage you to consider a Toyota. This will be my second Toyota, and the first one has been so amazingly reliable I just could not bring myself to buy anything other than a new Toyota. I also have a 2014 Prius which we are keeping - I just need something a little faster to battle the daily highway grind. People with their speedy vehicles are not patient with those of us that still have under 150 HP. My Prius is related at 45 MPG and often gets 55 MPG average on my daily commute.
Excellent review!
I bought my 2021 Rav4 Limited FWD made in Japan. After owning it for 3 years. I travel with it on the two months after my purchased. My wife and I travel from the East to the West in 10 states. The mpg on Freeway is 38 mpg, in the city 26-28 mpg depend on the traffics. I still enjoy the car and the performance is above my expectation.
Hi, imperial mpg or usa mpg?
Fantastic review as always!😸
Just got the Hybrid LE model last weekend. Family loves it, and it’s a great car. There’s a reason why they can’t make enough of them. Go buy it.
I have the same exact color except mine is a 2023 with the addition of the technology package, panoramic sunroof, JBL, bodyside moldings and mirror with the camera. I purposely didn't get the crossbars as they contribute to increased wind noise. Currently getting over 40 MPG. Purchased it in September of last year at MSRP. No markup.
Great reliability, power and compliant. Took this beautiful car 660 miles from Oregon to CA and it was so comfortable. Only spent $94 dollars on fuel and keeping it above half tank every time before refueling. Seats are so comfortable and sports mode took the curvy roads very well. Straight away I used Econo-mode and the CVT didn’t bother me at all.
Would absolutely love to have one of these! I currently drive a 2017 Corolla SE and the quality and reliability has been amazing so far thankfully. This gives me enough time for the prices of these to come down more in my price range 😂😂
Oh, the prices won’t be coming down my friend. Trust that.
What about the Mazda cx70 hybrid model when are you going to review this new model?
We are in communication with Mazda about when this model will be available for reviews
Thanks for cabin noise test!!! Individually for me it is very important!!!! Next time please do the test with sunroof shade close!!! Because when shade it’s open it’s extra noise!!!!!!!
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What are the rearview mirror buttons for? Thank you, good information.
Thanks for the support! They are HomeLink remotes for garage doors
you need to do sound level reading at 75mph as well! Most wind noise increases tremendously from 55 to 75mph
Nice video!! What is the warranty for the hybrid battery?
8 years/100,000 miles. Thanks!
As good as Toyotas are, they’re not worth paying thousands over msrp. Here in Dallas, new Corollas and RAV4s are still marked up
Agreed. I’d rather pay markups for superior cars like the Sportage tuscon cx5 cx50 CRV as they’re already better executed to begin with
I wouldn’t pay A DOLLAR over MSRP for ANY new Toyota but I think the MSRP on them is very reasonable
@@CarGeek360 no they’re not. They’re already overpriced just MSRP wise
@@naveenthemachine I'd expect you to say something like this, you hate every Toyota other than the 2018-2024 Camry
@@naveenthemachineThe CX5 is a nice vehicle.
Thanks!
If i am not wrong the 2023 xse had a full 12.3 inch digital gauge cluster and memory seats. Is that reserved for the limited for 2024?
‘24 XSE need to add a package to get that.
I want one! Great review.
Thank you!
Except for the screen. It needs to be slightly tilted towards the driver to prevent reflection from the sun at certain times of the day.
I hopefully soon, I buy this 2024 RAV4 Hybrid.
Wait for new model 2025
My local dealership is quoting 10k over all the prices you have listed. I wish I could get it for that!
There are 1,277 Toyota dealerships in the United States so make sure you ship around and don't pay a giant markup
I hate it when the centered monitor screen sticks up too high. It looks like you glue the iPad in there. Toyota should redesign to make it more integrated with the centered console.
What about offroad ability like dirt roads ?
Love your reviews! I need rav4, I will remove the back seats for more cargo so I can put more sacks with potatoes 🥔
Thank you!
Are you nuts!? Get a pickup instead... Sack of potatos...
I'm struggling between the RAV4 Limited and Audi Q5 Premium Plus. Realize their class is different, but which would you pick based on overall value? Moving from an older Audi Q7.
I assume you have test driven them? As long as you are comfortable moving from an Audi to a Toyota, the RAV4 will definitely be the better value in the long run
I test drove this and the CRV hybrid the same day. I found the CRV to be quieter and have a more comfortable ride. It also has adjustable brake regen (Rav4 doesn't).
CRV also got redesigned recently while the RAV4 has been out a while. I love my grandma's 2020 RAV4 Limited Hybrid but if I was in the market for a car in the segment today I'd very likely choose the CRV as it's more updated (though I would miss ventilated seats and I'd expect it to have a 360 camera in the top-trim). Toyota should redesign the RAV4 though, it's sell better than ever if they do it right!
Same here. Therefore I bought the new CRV instead of the new RAV4.
CRV mucho mejor en todo.
The CRV has an oddball decoupled hybrid drive system that is only used by Honda and is known for underperforming its mpg ratings, especially if you get AWD. Just something to keep in mind.
@@CarGeek360I think Toyota is releasing the rav4 re design at the end of the year :).
Love that rav ,in Australia we pay $57k for AWD xse
i just got a 2024 hybrid xle. getting 44.2mpg
Lmaoo really? You pushing it off the red lights or what 😂. We’re 700 miles into our hybrid xse and we’re getting 32-33. We drive it like a normal car, we don’t use eco or sport and we accelerate and desacelérate like all ours cars I guess we haven’t driven it how you’re “suppose to” drive a hybrid. Any thoughts
@@187TBAGi have ‘22 non hybrid with manual transmission. 12k miles so far I average 39.7 mpg and half of those miles are in sport mode cause i like the throttle response and the higher rmps in lower gears. It’s fun
Same, I get anywhere from 42mpg-45mpg. I drive mine daily for gig-work. Amazing car
Can't get one here in Canada within a reasonable wait time! Ordered a Prime and can expect up to 2 years wait!😮
That’s insane
I ordered XSE as reviewed. 4 months and at msrp.
Ordered xle premium hybrid and wait time is also the same 😢
I love my 2021 but am really anxious to see what the redesign will be (2026 i guess?)
Mason what kind of Hollister jeans are they? Light wash or medium wash?
I hear “Klok” sound from brake satten when vehicle is stopping.
Since 2023 RAV4 already has digital clocks, the ones you have are from the old 2019-2022 version. Only I see that you already have the new 2023+ multimedia.
I love my grandma’s 2020 RAV4 Limited Hybrid AWD, it’s a fantastic vehicle that I’d highly recommend. Hybrid is def the way to go with a new RAV4, it comes standard with AWD too, I wouldn’t want it any other way. The normal RAV4 won’t have the pickup of the hybrid and the Prime (plug-in hybrid) is honestly too expensive for a RAV4 IMO. Price difference between a normal RAV4 with AWD and a hybrid RAV4 is only about a grand and the hybrid is a far better powertrain IMO. My only issues with it are the lack of a power passenger seat and a very slow touchscreen but I can forgive this as it’s fantastic to drive, gets 40MPG, and has reliability by it’s side. I would like it if Toyota redesigned the RAV4 in the near future though as it does feel outdated for 2024. I would probs choose a CR-V Hybrid if I was in the market for something in this segment today but the lack of a 360 camera and ventilated seats is disappointing. The newer Mazda products are also making a solid case for themselves!
@@Brian_Eugene_Lee Limited Hybrid is the correct terminology on the RAV4 but I wouldn't mind if someone said Hybrid Limited by mistake
Isn't it a full change next year? But I think the price will also rise
@@seokho2680 I hope they redesign the RAV, it’s def dated compared to other 2024 cars in the segment
RAV4 Prime is made in Japan. The rest of the RAVs are made in North America. The build quality of Japan is superior. The SE Prime model is 10k more than the standard Hybrid. I'm 70 and I want to travel a lot so I bought the Prime. I have been getting 56mpg with the combination EV/Hybrid. This car will take me to the end of my driving career. Basically the only reason I'll be using the ICE engine is to keep the gas from getting stale. I can jump in my car and use the EV mode everyday, with a charge up costing me 1 buck here in Oregon each time.
@@moorefacts6605 my grandma has a regular hybrid 2020 RAV4 which was made in Japan
Everyone keeps saying the RAV4's have more road noise than comparable vehicles. Other than just looking at decibels, how does it sound to you guys with the test drives? Is that road noise that much more than similar compact SUVs?
You can hear the engine during acceleration for sure.
Imma wait for the hammerhead refresh
It’s 2-3 inches of legroom from perfect. I ended up with a Camry Hybrid instead of a RAV4 Prime because of the head and legroom.
Inflation is out of control... this is a 30k car tops... And these days 30k wont get you a damn corolla
Facts
Average cost of a new car is 46k
Which one would you choose between Limited Hybrid vs XSE Tech Package?
We prefer the design of the XSE
Waiting for the redesign next year maybe?
Do these come with remote start? I'm looking for a SUV that has it.
Toyota includes it for a trial period before it becomes part of a subscription service package
You can remote start with the key fob by clicking the lock button 3 times and holding on the 3rd click. Pretty cool feature I recently learned about. And yeah the trial ends after 1 year for remote start via the app
Remote start is on the app. As far as I know it’s completely free
I got my brand new RAV4 XSE yesterday. 🎊 🎉
Congrats!
How can piano black be better than Matt blk?. The gloss doesn’t hold up and gets lots of scratches especially in winter climates.
What about the high voltage cable corrosion
That was resolved
How do all think about and compare rav4hybrid vs Kia Sportage hybrid?
Try them both. I wasn’t impressed with the Kia, but you might like it.
The Sportage is way nicer, upscale and quieter car. The hybrid system doesn't beat Toyota in fuel efficiency, but it doesn't have a noisy eCVT which is a positive. The Tucson is also getting facelifted this year, so it's a better choice than both.
As one of the comments above said, there are many pros and cons. The biggest one is that the RAV4 will be at the Sportage on real world fuel economy but it uses a 6-speed automatic which helps it to be much quieter when accelerating hard
I have been testing and researching both extensively. If you can afford $52k-ish, the Kia plug-in in X-LINE Prestige trim is beautiful and tech loaded. Much prettier, comfortable, and luxurious on the inside. I'm just struggling with the longevity of the Kia. I hear its much better now but Toyota is k own for longevity. Kia also has a way better warrantee. Tough choice.
yeah good luck getting one. Also that infotainment screen looks so out of place. Maybe its just the huge bezels.
If you really want to get the maximum potential out of the RAV4 2024, you need to switch to sport mode, turn off the ESP and use the manual transmission. For a very long time, I was troubled by the fact that this model drives and starts very clumsily for its performance. But after experimenting for a while, I'm quite enjoying the drive, I know that in a year/two I'll trade the car for another one... But the RAV4 definitely set some standards and brought me a lot of smiles from the surprise of what an SUV can handle.
Your website don’t work. I want to shop for car prices and I don’t see a space to put the zip codes
Are you using the main webpage www.carconfections.com/new-car-quotes ? I just checked that page and it seems to be functioning properly now
What is more fun to drive? Mazda CX50 or Rav4 (considering top trims)?
Cx50 by far. In fact literally any other cuv is more fun to drive. CX5 cx50 tuscon Sportage crv
Mazda.
Mazda is best known for their fun driving. CX-50 is way better than the RAV4 when it comes to driving.
@@macattack251 the cx30 is also better looking, much nicer better quality roomier faster etc
My Maytag washing machine is more fun to drive than any Rav4
That’s what I paid for our 24 Subaru Outback Touring XT with several accessories 😳
Phev only fellas
What about the Woodland?
I would go for a Woodland if I wanted something more affordable but the Limited is the way to go for those willing to spend the money for it bc of the creature comforts
@@CarGeek360✅💯
Good review, except on the XSE, the front passenger seat is manual. A huge fail from Toyota on this. The front passenger seat, sits oddly high and can not be adjusted lower.
Huawei Aito M9, BYD YangWang U8, BYD Leopard5. Chinese Hybrid SUV, One generation ahead !
what's the color of this car? Balck or Grey? i find difficulties in color diffrence. But it looks grrat color.
Magnetic Gray
my 2021 rav4 hybrid XLE is 67 decibles on 55mph :( Made in USA 2xxx VIN if that matters
This trim and color looks great, though I'm holding out for a refresh. Never liked the Fisher Price interior.
Why in Sweden we have another names XSE SE, We have Excutive/ Style/ Active ?
I was just wondering why this 2024 XSE doesn't have the full Digital Cluster gauge? I'm in Canada, I got my 2024 Rav4 XSE last October, and its been an awesome ride. It has the full digital cluster guage. I love love love it. Great gas milage, the car is quiet (reminds me of predator space ship - you cant tell its moving sometimes) Yea, the price is crazy. I am not sure I would want to change my car anytime soon with the way the industry is going.
I'd change the page to just "new cars" to simplify the url.
Bought my wife a new 2018 RAV XLE Hybrid. Although it is the last generation it is still an absolutely "perfect" vehicle. We even got a discount but that was before COVID. My advice to everyone is that if you can't afford a new one, shop for a lower mileage used RAV4 hybrid. They are out there. May take some work. Even if it is a previous generation like mine you can't go wrong as these vehicles can last hundreds of thousands of miles with proper maintenance.
There is only one way to find out the true gas mileage. Write down the miles when you fill up and drive the car 100 miles and then fill up again and divide the miles driven by the gallons used while driving. In eco mode I think that you will find that the RAV4 Hybrid gets between 28 and 30 miles per gallon. The real miles per gallon is totally different than what the read out says it’s getting. Toyota should be held responsible for this scam.
When dealers stop selling them for 5000-7000 over sticker I would consider it.
It's a baby Grand Highlander !
Lincoln nautilus review now!
We reviewed one a couple weeks ago 👍
@@CarConfections you drove it?
Toyota RAV4Hybrid very good car.
As of early April, you only need 11 thousand donuts to get the half a million mark... 👏
Counting them down!!🎉
I don't want to pay top dollar for a car that's 'limited' but that's just me.
higher upfront cost but higher resale value too
So it evens out to nothing and you end up paying for a vehicle that is lacking in every aspect except for the powertrain.
This car is in need of a refresh. Cabin and engine are just so noisy even on the streets. Materials are cheap and when I cranked the volume, speaker frame would rattle the plastic.
Toyota has embarrassing interiors. I was embarrassed just sitting in a RAV4 that was parked on the dealer lot. Hopped right out and couldn’t believe how cheap it was. Never really experienced anything like it for the price one pays.
toyotas are the best
The Toyota Rav4 used to be the startup car for your teenage children for high school and college 😳. Now they're priced as the family luxury vehicle. Damn😢
Cameraman, can you please don't zoom in and out on a steady scene when he is explaining things? It's not only pointless but also quite disreacting.
Thanks for the feedback. Can you provide a timestamp?
The price is way too high. Omg
Build quality is excellent.
I don’t like the touch screen. Looks too big, intrusive and like it’s been stuck on top of the dash as an afterthought. Toyota could do better.
I just locked in a quote for an XSE Hybrid with tech package and a bunch of goofy dealer add ons ffor $48800 out the door. Right at MSRP plus tax and license. Im still really considering the Kia Sportage plug in X-LINE Prestige. The Kia at the tiptop trim is simply gorgeous and blows away the RAV4's interior by a mile. I just cant quite convince myself the long term quality is there.
Tesla Y dual motor minus tax rebate is 42k. Test it you'll see how much nicer it is.
Looks very strange around the wheels , also what is this fad with black plastic everywhere on modern cars .
This car has aged very well but time for a new update now, competition has caught up and overtaken
Which competition overtaken? Rav4 still the highest selling car in the north america.
@@Gopinathk17 easy. Crv Tuscon sportage cx5 cx50 rogue
😍
True, it’s a fantastic product but def getting dated
@@naveenthemachine what easy? Rav4 is outselling all those cars you mentioned.
Hybrid smooths out the drive line better then just 4 cyl model, did not like thrash sounds of base model, hybrid very quiet. I drive mostly highway, expect 29 mpg or lower at 80 mph in winter and 34 in Summer. Cold weather effects all cars mpg, to get 43 mpg you have to drive below 65 mph in warm climate. Mine is a Rav4 2024 hybrid XSE my pick of best SUV. Yes drive fairly agresiv with Uniden radar detection model R8 and a Viofo A139 pro 4k front and rear dash Camera, $1000 for both
How much are they saving by not putting in led bulbs -ridiculous
Everyone is doing that, and it is ridiculous.
The RAV4 Prime is a much better car. Transformative, really.
Nissan rogue is a reliable issue cvt... it does not come close to a Toyota!! Rogue will be broke down many days...
Colour name?
Magnetic Gray!
I’m sorry but it is absolutely outrageous they are charging as much as $50,000 for a Toyota RAV4!! Not only is Toyota not as reliable as they were 10+ years ago, but their build quality has declined significantly.
Agreed. Yet all the fan girls will attack you with pitchforks 😆
@@naveenthemachineExactly what I was thinking!
It’s their NA made Toyotas that have pretty poor build quality. The one out of Japan like the crown and venza are still really good.
@@sentryion3106 well the rav4 prime and bz4x and lx600 are made in Japan. Yet the rav4 prime has the cablegate corrosion, the wheels fall off in the bz4x and the lx600 was recalled for transmission issues like the tundra and sequoia
On paper, RAV4 can’t compete these days. But people do not buy this based on “paper” and that along you can’t argue with people lol
I thought the blue emblem was going away?
It has been eliminated on all of their newest models when they get redesigned
@@CarConfections Ahh ok. Thanks.
How noisy this thing is on a freeway? That’s my only complain
that one big ugly screen in the middle...
Awful
Everyone is enamored with the gloss black but it’s going to look dirtier and going to show lots of scratchy over time…
It’s very nice, I don’t like the CVT 😂
That CVT is good.
@@Brian_Eugene_LeeToyota ECVTs are more reliable than all those CVTs. Toyota CVT is not exactly same as traditional CVT, it's a different design.
The power split device have inside planetary gears. No belts , no cones , very little moving parts. Is named E CVT because it makes variable transmission based on variable speed of one electric motor. So no worry about transmission. Is more reliable than a manual or classic automatic transmission because no clutches or friction parts. Use normal transmission oil changed at 90-120 k km. Is one of the best and extremely efficient transmission keeping engine in the most efficient speed and power position point.
@@cristiansoricut9701 Does this E CVT from toyota make the same annoying noise with rubber band effect like the CVT's generally do?
Does this Color fade easily?
The Toyota RAV4 is too expensive. I'm not getting that
Where do you live?
@@Gopinathk17 it's too small
@@tahran5782 first you said expensive and now small 😀
@@Gopinathk17I think she meant that it’s a small expensive SUV
no usb type c what a fail
. 🖤☄️🖤 Rav4 🖤☄️🖤 . 🏆 In the name of God 🏁 . . 🌑 god bless 🕺🏻 .
I bet everyone who’s gotten a rav 4 in the last year or so got ripped off. I could probably get the best deal of the century 😊
Under msrp…
@@Redhawk24 yes likely 5-6k
@@Redhawk24 give me a trim to negotiate and lmk
Might be the BEST car sold in North America. Small SUV
It could be, but it has some major downfalls. I would say the worst is the outdated and low quantity interior that Toyota has been known for.