2020 Toyota RAV4 | Design Manipulation 

It takes time to enjoy it. I have 3 Lexus's so far. No it won't turn heads immediately. But living life with it. That's where you realize the car works as hard as you do. It keeps you going and given those qualities, I relate so much more!

@@d1sturb3d119 I have an 06 2wd Sport V6...not much to look at inside or out but peace of mind regarding general reliability is more valuable to me than styling plus the v6 is no slouch. Should be even more fun after I install the headers sitting in my office lol

Mine is nearing 15 and has been well maintained. It definitely feels like it could go another 10 years.

I'm driving a 96' Toyota Carina E which was bought used in 99. After 24 years I have changed the timing belt once, in 2004, distributor, waterpump and some wheel bearings and brakes. Of course oil/oil filter as well, but other than that it's mostly riding on its original parts, and that's after 21 years of daily driving the car.

My GS F isn't boring or joyless. But my '97 Maxima sort of is...

dolamyte I’m a huge car enthusiast. But to say this is boring....this car is why they can make their Supra’s and LFA Lexus. The cayenne when it came out was absolutely lambasted by Porsche purists thinking they were watering their storied brand down with an suv offering. But that SUV and now also the Macan, have saved and helped the company now thrive. Think before you talk. This is why savage is a longtime car you tuber he knows the importance of this rav4 because it will be their best selling vehicle in North America in the crossover segment and maybe even surpass the corolla

@@Billeh556 I wasn't trying to label the car in any particular way since I've got better things to spend my time doing than to form an opinion on it....I just don't think it's worth it in the same way a Chevy Citation wouldn't have deserved all this effort. However, because he puts the effort in regardless, is why I've been here for so long and keep coming back. My commentary is less about the car and more about team behind the Savage content!

Let's just appreciate the love and care he dedicates to this channel.

@@MiguelRPD And that's the whole point!

dolamyte my bad! Yes he puts awesome time into what he does, funny enough I was a sub but never unsubbed...yet I had to sub again just now. Have a nice day sir

define joyless without the Harry High School mentality.

Nick LaMendola “Automotive appliance” 🤔 That is the perfect description of the ‘87 Toyota Camry I bought new. After 9 years I was able to part with it as easily as parting with a toaster. I still have the ‘96 GMC Suburban 2WD that I traded it for and we love the “Burb”. I’ve had Toyotas as rental cars. Zero character. (I might like a 4Runner though)

Steve Printy I agree with you wholeheartedly. I’m a Toyota master and almost nothing has soul anymore. I bought a six speed 2019 corolla hatch, it handles well but bores me to death. Got my significant other a 2019 RAV4 which she loves. I don’t like to drive it but hey it’s her car. I miss my old forester and wrx but had to grow up

He should've driven the hybrid, which would've resolved most of his complaints about the drivetrain. "Character" in cars often mean deficiencies which enthusiasts find cute, but make the car hard to live with.

Agent00F the most fun for me is dont ever have to visit a shop every few weeks. What the fuck is fun with these cuv anyway? If i wany fun ill get a wrx not a fucking mazda cx5 or crv period.

What year is yours? I had it done on my 2014 but not after that (and I've had a 17, 18 and 19)

Daniel G 2019

Is it the same clank, clank, clank that you hear around 18 mph when coming to a stop? I was told that that is the dynamic torque vectoring system disengaging. Oh and you only hear it when the windows are down and you’re not in a high traffic area.

I think the problem is solved after a certain production month in 2019

ABSV /a beautiful sunset vlog that’s a separate issue, they supposedly have a tsb for that too.

calm down

I agree with you. RAV4 is a wonderful vehicle.

It is kind of sad that this is something we get excited about... but here we are!

for real, hate all this new stuff with dials and buttons to change the transmission gear

yeah kinda sad just how form over function its becoming in new cars

@@VeyronBD blame how mechanical parts are just more expensive than electrical parts nowadays. it sucks, I agree.

@Leopold lol

I agree. It’s more truck like vs mini van which is why I bought one. I love mine.

The A25A is not the same as the old engines you heard as a kid.

It isn't the same, but you can't tell by hearing it. 4A, AR, AZ, ZZ. Belt, chain. 3, 4, 5 valves per cylinder. VVT, VVTL. Yamaha or Toyota head. Port or direct/port injection. It all sounds like a Toyota 4 cylinder. Maybe not pleasant, but somewhat comforting.

@@matthewbowen5841 Not when the timing chain is rattling and Toyota shrugs it off.

hochhaul change the oil because 10k

Thomas Breithaupt - nothing wrong with trans. One of the best and most reliable

Bash bash

Too bad whatever you have is not as good

@@davevolz6138 He literally just praised it dude

Poor Thomas can’t afford one.🖕

Bro just take a flight

@@Taurineg Oh ok. I never thought of that. This world is just so confusing. I need my safe space so I can get comfort with my emotional support Llama. Do you think they will allow that on a Delta flight?

@@grizzle273463 yeah I take mine with me all the time

Just saw that haaaaaa

if it doesnt turn into a robot i wont be impressed

latinbeandip RAV4 is confirmed to be the next Optimus Prime 😂

When the Rav4 Prime will have more power than the previous gens that came with the 2gr V6 lol. It will definitely feel faster.

Are you a lesbian?

Hey! I'm in the same boat but not ready to go check them out in person. What ultimately tipped you? And what about the RAV made it a contender over the others? I'm a bit of a noob.

noobwow2009 or this summer

The 4R is getting old and it's design has long being paid for The RAV4 as you can see wasn't that cheap to build and it's fairly new

Have you seen the interior?

Bought ours brand new in late December 2018 and put 42k miles on it in a year. It’s exactly as you say an appliance but that’s the beauty in it. I made sure mine was also built in Japan and you can tell this thing is going to last and has high quality materials

Yours was made in Japan because all Hybrid Toyota's are manufactured in Japan.

Iv been taking notice of the radio every video he posts. Some are pretty funny.

I thought there is a death penalty in US for listening that.

And Katiusha at 1:53 lol

Spasibo, Comrade.

@Franz Klein The Communists that we had in Russia and people who you name "commis" have nothing in common.

Mind if I ask why you went with it over other choices? What made the difference? I'm a noob and shopping.

I heard that the RAV4’s engine is a lot louder than others when accelerating. What are your thoughts?

@@leonkennedies it is very buzzy especially when first driving and when accelerating. With 203 hp it’s not as if it is working hard but it’s just a bit noisy. I turn up the stereo heat a bit to compensate. Also, we were just doing some expressway driving at speeds over 70mph and it was a compliant ride to my wife and I. I’ve read other reviews that say it was hard to converse and I do not agree with that at all. Hope this was helpful.

I would go with the RAV4 instead because the Mazda lacks cargo area.

@@stevensevek6151 Yes, if you need the extra space. I have more than enough with the trunk in the Mazda. This is also a personal choice

@@P.daniele I like enough room to sleep in the back. So at least 72 inches from the back of the front seats to the liftgate.

The Mazda is much more feminine and car like, IMO. The rav is more rugged so they appeal to both main suv buyers.

i choke drinking my coffee when i saw that

"You Make It Easier" (OTE)

@@devonnewest7990 Thank you!

The RAV4 Prime transmission will be an eCVT, not the 8-Speed Automatic seen in this review that drives the gas only model. This eCVT is part of the Toyota Hybrid Synergy system has a good reputation for reliability after many years of proven service. It is a planetary gear transmission, not the type with pulleys and belts that many drivers dislike. Savagegeese recommended the Hybrid model to minimize the 4-Cylinder engine noise from the gas only model. The RAV4 Prime is obviously a hybrid, but also keep in mind that the first 40 miles of driving will be all-electric. The only noise you will hear at that time will be the whine of the electric motors and any wind or road noise that penetrates the cabin. In the car manufacturing business, trying to create a quiet cabin is done by designing a vehicle with NVH as a focus. NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) are a primary emphasis when a quiet cabin is desired. Unfortunately, Toyota did not place much priority on NVH when they designed the 2019 and 2020 RAV4. Their focus was on keeping the price down and keeping it as lightweight as possible for better MPGs. There is no double-pane (laminated) windshield or front window glass. There is very little sound proofing material under the hood or on the firewall between the engine and cabin. This lack of substantial sound proofing is found throughout the vehicle. This is why many reviewers complain about the engine noise. Since the electric motors in a hybrid are quieter than a small gas engine under stress, they hybrid will be quieter during take-off and at low speeds. The lead engineer at Toyota has stated that NVH was a focus in designing the 2020 Highlander. While not directly stating it, he did say the re-design of the RAV4 had other priorities. Finally, the RAV4 Prime is a 2021 model. Toyota should have realized that users complained about engine and road noise in the 2019 and 2020 models. Ideally, they would have placed more emphasis on NVH for 2021. I kind of doubt they did that, however. Since the RAV4 Prime will have an even heavier battery than the regular hybrid, it will already weigh much more. I doubt they will add much soundproofing material. Just a little would help, so let's hope they did.

it just need an ECU reprogramm, some people have already done that and its ok

There isn't really an issue, is just how it works because it's direct shift. It won't break

Mikijs Mauss i don’t get it either. I’ve had sport cars my whole life. I switched it up and got a crv. Was miserable and tried the RAV4 and couldn’t be happier. I love driving it.

According to me, the joy of driving is the feeling you get on a winding road when you have direct control of the car direction using your feet and hands. It is difficult to achieve it with an Aisin/Toyota automatic transmissions as much as, in the Hybrid variant, with the mediation of an "eCVT" between your left foot and the engine pushing the wheels forward. Nevertheless I just ordered an Hybrid RAV4 to replace my rear wheels drive BMW with manual transmission, which is cosidered to be a great setup to achieve joy of driving: I was at the point of ordering a rear wheels drive Alfa Romeo Stelvio, but I was too nauseated by the diesel engines we have everywhere here in Europe. I just wanted a new game to play: ECO efficiency 😉

Jee Vang I guess that was a silly question 🤷🏻‍♂️

Got stuck with a 2019 Toyota Camry when I was in LA last summer, I couldn’t figure out how that thing sells so well I couldn’t get that thing to move especially with the AC on almost felt unsafe merging on highways the worst engine sound too.

DIno777x It was probably a 4 cylinder.

slackerprince1 majority of them are

They're doing it better, look up the RAV4 Prime! 300 HP, plug-in hybrid with a decent ev-only range. Absolute win.

@@gusmartin1246 that is not better. So now you pay significantly more money for EV bs adding more complexity to the vehicle and long term reliability now suffers. Have fun having your Hybrid system getting maintained or fixed.

@@paulj9821 Lol Toyotas have been doing hybrid systems for 20 years. Im sure unlike most of these new companies they know what they are doing.

It needs to stay competitive. It’s actually the smallest in the segment at 181 inches. Rogue and Santa Fe are much bigger, equinox is 183 inches, CRV 182-1 inches.

@@watchreport I can appreciate that. My old 2004 Rav4 was 167 inches long. The Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tuscon are both 176. I think shorter is better.

@@ryanforprez2008 Shorter is definitely not better when you're trying to lay down in the back and the damn thing is still four inches too damned short. The 4Runner needs to be at least four inches longer for sleeping.

@@bluenetmarketing I hear you can get the Sienna is all-wheel drive :-)

@@ryanforprez2008 I would NEVER have awd. Too many things to break and go wrong. I do NOT want my car driving for me. I want complete control over everything it is doing.

Yeah but it wont last as long

@@kenadrian27 BS. I've had two Mazda's that were beat to hell and sold with over 100k miles, no problems

@@mostcallmerob cool. my last corolla went to 200k (sold before it broke) and my current one is at 180k

Not many people care about driving dynamics. Otherwise we'd all be driving lotuses.

Had a Mazda 6 that broke down a week after driving it off the lot and had nothing but issues luckily was hit by a drunk driver that totaled it and I was able to drop it for a rav4 and couldn’t be happier

Ya what’s the song?

@@DynamiteProd OTE feat. Halyn - You Make It Easier

This guy really needs to put the intro of songs in the description.

It's no Nightstalker 1988.

No it's Derude Sandstorm

Ah yes, childhood....with sexy tunes and all.

What's the music ?

I'm in a Honda clarity phev. When my lease is up thats probably what I'm going to get into. 300hp in a SUV and 40 mile ev range is honestly the best combo I could think of.

same. I really wanna see this guy review it.

What happened to Turbowski?

There is no Turbo with the Rav4 so no Turbowski lol

mjmont92 what’s an Atom?

@@chocolatewheelchair Google ariel atom

Nate Avery 🏎 !

He made a video about die Ariel Atom

Lincoln Corsair looks good as well and may be a better buy