2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review | Why It's The Best SUV For The Money 

My relative recently bought the Hybrid RAV4. And he's really happy about it and recommends it to everyone! He showed me the stats in the Toyota app and I was shocked. It said that 64 percent of the time the car has been driving on electricity. His car has driven 8000 miles by now which means that he's driven only 3000 of those miles on gas. And he saved a lot of money.

Recently purchased the Rav 4 Hybrid XLE AWD love it so far get about 35 mpg so far on average most of the time closer to 40. paid a 2k dealer markup out the door at around 36,5. Works great for the lady myself and 3 kids.

I purchased a 2022 rav4 hybrid xle premium just a few weeks ago. Went to two different Toyota dealers to find one in stock. I have to say coming from a 2019 Corolla, having an suv now is nice.

thanks for the straightforward no nonsense review! you're the best! keep it up, sir!

im honestly in love woth toyotas so dam reliable and just drives so smooth and so cheap for gas and maintance

Great review! I wanted to get a Prime for my wife, but the wait was too long. I trust Toyota!

Have had my Calvary Blue XSE hybrid for about three weeks. Average of about 38.5mpg on the first couple of tanks. I’m 6’2” and fit pretty comfortably and can even fit in the backseat. Was even able to fit 8’ pieces of trim board inside with the back seats down.

Great insight and quick to the point. Appreciate your work, Shari

Just get my 2022 RAV4 Hybrid LE after 6 months waiting， so far so good!

I just reserved my new rav4 hybrid. Cant wait to get it. From a v8 dodge charger to a hybrid.

I purchased a 2022 RAV4 Hybrid XLE in January of 2022. I waited several weeks but wasn't disappointed at all. Toyota Financing is a great help. If I could afford the extra 20k for the Prime I would have, but I am very happy with the Hybrid. I live in rural Maryland and on weekends I take my family on day trips throughout the region. When summer comes we will shift to car camping. Thule makes an excellent aerodynamic cargo box. For an all around family car that is comfortable, room enough for a family of four and rugged enough for car camping, the RAV4 Hybrid is fabulous! I watched your reviews as well as several others before going to the dealership and I am thankful for your insights and analysis. Very much appreciated as it steered me in the right direction after living abroad for 17 years.

Thanks for a great video great info

Great car. Thanks for the review

Great video, my se hybrid should be here in 2 weeks. IM ECSTATIC!

I really like your reports. You get to the point and no music. Thank you. 🚙🚘

We have a 2022 model Rav 4 hybrid AWD Cruiser (Australian model)which has covered 3700kms so far and averaging 5,7 litres per 100 or about 50 miles per imperial gallon. It is actually better than we thought it would be. Very comfortable drives really well, fit and finish truly excellent. I love the way I can listen to internet music via Bluetooth from the phone and can control it from the steering wheel. Excellent headlights, quiet on the road, and roomy. We are very happy with the Rav4.

I just bought a 2022 Rav4 SE Hybrid in blizzard white, love this thing, 44.2 MPG so far !!

Got my Rav 4 XSE Pearl White a month ago. Average 39.8 mpg combine highway and city driving. Very happy and satisfied with it. We were looking for the Limited Edition Rav but ended on the XSE Hybrid no regrets😊

My 2022 Rav4 Hybrid Limited fully loaded comes in tomorrow!! I only had to wait 2 days and paid MSRP!

I love my Toyota TAV4 Hybrid! It’s great on fuel and it’s quality is awesome! Toyota is truly the best car manufacturer in the world. I will NEVER own anything else but Toyota. Job well done Toyota!!!!

Love my 2022 Hybrid XSE! Only fill up once every 3 weeks and averaging 41.5 MPGs!

Update- just got the call, my Rav hybrid is in! Yay

Update: I’ve had my Rav4 hybrid almost 2 mo now, absolutely love it.

I just found your channel and immediately hit the scribe button. I owned a 2016 rav4 SE in Atlanta Georgia. It was a great a great suv, however it was not a AWD model and we moved to Eastern Oregon and need a all wheel drive so we bought a 2020 Subaru Forrester and really not that impressed by it so we are looking for a Rav4 hybrid now. Have you heard anything about the 2023 models yet for the rav4 hybrid? Thanks in advance Robert in Lagrande Oregon.

Thanks for the vid Shari, might consider trading in my accord for a rav4 hybrid since gas prices over here in LA are insanely high😊

We just got ours; XSE Calvary blue. First time ever I had to negotiate for MSRP :(. Waited about 4 months.

Have rav 4 hybrid xle suz all wheel drive absolutely love this car you have to keep them in home garage keeps the battery cooler in summer and battery warmer in winter I'm average 44 miles per gallon

Agree with your observations.

Sadly, the RAV4 Prime is no longer a good deal. Most dealerships are charging a $10K surcharge. I had two separate dealerships offer me a Prime for $56K before taxes. I did the calculations and it would take me over seven years to get my money back over what I could pay for a regular Hybrid. I told both dealerships to screw off. And the tax credits would not help as I normally get a refund. I would have to change everything regarding my investments and tax withholdings just to try to take advantage of it. Tax credits only work if you owe taxes. There is no payout. Whatever you can’t use is gone. Too much ass pain.

We purchased our 2022 RAV4 hybrid premium xle and love gas mileage 44.2 mpg

What last longer? Hybrids or gas engines?

Have put a down payment on a 23' RAV4 hybrid XSE, Calvary blue. So excited. We believe with Toyota having been in the hybrid manufacturing for so long that it's the safest make to choose.

There’s more hybrid’s coming down the road too’. Haha I see what you did there. Great video mate

l think that this is the best vehicle in it's class. I took a test drive in both the Toyota Rav4 hybrid the Honda CRV hybrid. They are both very comparable, but the lack of a spare tire in the Honda is a deal killer.

We love out 2021 RAV4 Hybrid. Only had to wait one week as the exact spec and color we wanted was already in transit to our local dealer when a hit and run driver totaled our car. Talk about lucky!

Glad to see this video after putting one on order yesterday. Fortunately we are in a part of the US where almost nobody wants a hybrid, so the wait is short and no markup.

I’ve been waiting since Aug for my RAV4 hybrid. Hope the wait isn’t much longer! I think it’s more reliable than the Hyundai/Kia as they’ve been at it a lot longer. We don’t get the Honda CRV hybrid here 🇨🇦 Yet. But I here it’s coming.

On August 23rd 2022 I bought a Brand New 2022 Toyota Rav4 LE Hybrid AWD for $31,859.....had to pay sticker MSRP + had to buy 7 year 100k mile warranty. No other dealer add-ons or makeups. It's made in Japan and the build quality is really good. Rated 41 city, 38 highway and it's AWD. It doesn't have a starter or alternator or Serpentine drive belt. The brake pads on these can last over 80k - 100k miles. Also the A/C can run on the hybrid battery when you're in the drive thru lane at In-N-Out Burger and run on EV mode so the engine will be off the whole time never use any gas. Averaging 39mpg.....also uses no gas when you're in a drive thru type of situation or driving around in a parking lot at low speeds. The manager at my local Toyota dealership said he only sells Japanese built Toyota's to his friends and family. He must know something the general public doesn't know. Hope my review helps.

Great review Shari! I'll only add that the Prime version has less cargo space behind the second row than the ICE/hybrid versions: 33.5 cubic feet versus 37.4. I guess those bigger batteries have to go somewhere.

Yes I would buy one waiting now for it

I agree with you. I think the Kia S. Hybrid, looks great but I'm going to go with the Rav 4 b/c of the reliability. I've had 3 priuses, keep them all 10-12 years and I haven't killed one yet. It looks like 2023 Rav 4s are going to get an updated infotainment system, which will mitigate any concerns (I actually don't mind it being dated), so yeah I think this is the one. :) Now the downside side is I am in NC, so it's hard to find one. I'm prepared to wait till Summer 2023, so the game is on.

I am looking for one, hopefully by Spring I can buy one.

Wanted a new 2022, but due to shortage settled on a 2021 XSE. My previous car was a Subaru Outback. The RAV4 is nice, but noisy on the freeway. Wind noise and road noise was unacceptable for a $40k SUV. That is the major complaint I have. The lane keeping feature needs work. It doesn't seem to center you in the road, but is bias towards the centerline. I would rather side swipe a car than be hit head on. Seats are good, but could be better although I've only had my RAV4 for a few months, so I'm still getting used to it, which is especially hard since I don't drive it much. In hindsight, I think I would have been happier with the Limited, but I don't know if it would have the same problems. The first month I put about 500 miles, with 350 city and got 36 MPG. The second month, 344 miles with 154 city and got 40.8 MPG (calculated at the pump). I forget to check the trip computer to see how accurate it was.

I would love to hear you weigh in on the low score Consumer Report's give the Rav4, compared to competing models and the average reliability score? No one dares talk about the recalls and Numerous TSB's the Rav4 receive in 2019 and 2020, with a bit better showing in 2021 models. And considering CR is more data driven than almost any other evaluating source, this should give their ending opinion a lot more heft, right. I'm think of buying the Hybrid right now, but CR's detailed evaluation is giving me pause.

I bought my first Hybrid SUV and It is RAV4 XLE Compared with Other SUV cost RAv 4 is Little more expensive but I think the Brand Toyota make a huge difference. I paid 49000 For this Hybrid XlE. After all it is gas saver, very nice interior, friendly dashboard and very spacious..

hybrid XSE or SE are 🔥🔥🔥🔥

(My evaluation is base on my driving needs of 50 miles a day…I HATE my job location). I did the math, the Prime with its 45 miles per charge fell short of the sweet spot in regard to the 50,000.00 price tag. (I Think the sweet spot would be +100 miles per charge) The reason for a plug-in is to take advantage of “equivalent to 2.00/gallon” (or whatever the price is in your local region). 45 miles per charge is only 3 gallon of fuel. At 5.00/gallon (locally, it’s 3.60), you’re only saving 3 gallons a day, 15.00. Actually, less since you still need to pay for the electric top off. So you’re saving 10.00/day. 50.00/week or $2,500.00/y. 30k for hybrid. 50k for Prime. $20,000 for a “3 gallon electric capacity”. Takes 8y to break by spending an extra 20k. Of course, faster break even if gas price is higher. 45 mile per charge (again, my situation), I will require to run my gas engine for the last 5-10 miles (depending on how traffic congestion) Winter battery degradation & summer air conditioning: 45 miles per charge maybe closer to 40 or 35 miles per charge depending on these factors. Side question: Is it me or those regions with the highest gas prices tend to have the highest electric price, too?

Just purchased rav4 hybrid can’t wait to get. I had to order it. Because there all sold out.

Waited two months for my Venza. Great car nicer inside and outside.

Plz what your advice to buy the rav4 xle 2022 or skywell et5 2022 ful elec. Or ID4 Crozz or toyota camry hybrid

I have a prime SE. It's awesome 👍

I have the 21 rav4 hybrid le. Still not sure how the hybrid save gas ? Since the hybrid battery has certain conditions to be on right ?

Love my 2019 Hybrid XLE and only fill up once month and averaging 43.5 MPG.

My last SUV was Honda CRV, which is very economical, I did 5. 0-5. 5 on it in city, my wife even did it at 3. 5

I’m waiting for my rav4 hybrid to come in! We put money down before the shipment comes because the sales guy, who is our nephew, said they all get sold before they get to the lot!!

How is the android audio, and how much mark up should I accept cuz I want it soon

the Hybrid gas electric should be great for long road trips in the boondocks. 😎 sounds tempting.

One things worth noting is the cables that wire the battery pack aren't covered under the 10 years warranty. Its only 3 years and 60 000km. And now Toyota is facing a backlash reguarding one of the cable that rust and cost almost 7000$ to get fixed. There is repports of those failure even on 2020 model that have a high millage. So far Toyota made arrangement with many owner with a NDA close that prevent the owner to tell what was the arrangement.

It’s crazy hearing about these shortages and waiting periods.. I just called the dealership and they happened to have the xle hybrid I wanted on the lot. Had no clue about difficulty getting these until I had already bought mine

We are in Australia. We ordered our Rav4 Hybrid in June 2021 & are still waiting over 10 months later other people here have been waiting for 12 months or more for theirs since placing their deposits down.....who knows we may end up with a 2023 model :)

I'm looking at picking up a 2022 XSE hybrid Just wondering if somebody could tell me how they lease out some examples of monthly payments thanks

Went to the dealers in my area every single car was marked up 4000$ it ruins the purpose of affordable suvs Would love to snag one at msrp

Please test out the Ford Escape hybrid. Ford employs a very similar hybrid technology to Toyota with the planetary gear system. I want to know your thoughts on how it compares to RAV4.

We are very happy with our 2021 RAV4 XLE, and the Hybrid version will be high on our consideration list next! Great review!

What phone mount are you using? Thank you

Hello.. Is it good to buy 2022 Hyundai Elentra Hybrid ??? How's the reliability ?

Oh yes I would buy one.

Someone please help. Do the regular engine rav4’s last longer than hybrid models? My bro had a prius and the battery or something had dead cells? Or something. I forget but it was going to be worth more than the car to fix it. It was an 11 year old prius I believe. I want a no headache car that can last me 15-20 years. I’m so over the gas guzzling mustangs, Camaros and corvettes ive had. I just want something to never really worry about.

I went to buy a RAV4 Hybrid…..but fell in love with the new Venza Hybrid. RAV4 test drove like a truck…..Venza Hybrid rode like a Lexus.

Problem with the prime is dealerships have a huge "market adjustment" which wipes out the tax rebates. I was able to negotiate and get a hybrid XLE at sticker with no markup.

I love how people still fret over the battery pack’s reliability. The one in my 2010 230k mi Prius is still going strong. It’ll rust out before the battery fails.

Wife and I went in and test drove aRav4, but we were disappointed/underwhelmed with the regular gas version. Dealer did not have any Rav4 Hybrids to drive, so can’t comment on that version. We ended up ordering a Platinum Hylander Hybrid and it’s so smooth and quiet, love it so much. It feels like a Lexus with its refinement and comfort. Rav4 is nice too but feels a couple notches below to us.

Got an unexpected text from my buddy at toyota about a 22 rav4 xse hybrid. Took it home

So hard to find one at MSRP in Virginia or Maryland area.

The Rav4 Prime is only available on RU-vid! Nowhere else! So it's pointless advertising the vehicle!

Excellent salesman

These are available in Fresno, CA. Lots of it too.

hello, I'm looking for the height and width dimensions of the 2022 tailgate door. I can't find anything on google, thank you

Dealers were adding markup off $4000 to $5000 on top of msrp for hybrid vehicles. So basically money savings through hybrid we ended paying to dealership

good car. i like it so much.

Hi. Could you please confirm the model of the Toyota SUV at 00:47? Cheers

I love the Rav 4, but i hate the look of this new model. The wheel well mounding is so odd looking. I can’t get over it. I think i have to look at the Venza instead.

What are your thoughts on Corolla Cross Hybrid?

Please compare to the Venza. Seems like the Venza is better but with a bit less cargo space, made in Japan and quieter.

The hybrid drivetrain from Toyota is the best found on the market today. Other manufacturers are a generation or two behind.

Since it is in high demand does it mean we cannot lease or finance through a loan..

Has RAV4 hybrid fuel tank capacity issue been adjusted ?

I have no clue where you got your mpg numbers, but the non-hybrid version gets 27 city, 35 highway. The hybrid gets 41 city, 38 highway.

Anyone know if this makes sense for a highway vehicle? I do a ton of highway driving, not much wear and tear.

I am considering a Plugin Hybrid because of the tax credits that the govt has to offer on those. But, do I NEED to have a charging station at my home/workplace? I live in a rented apartment ( may buy a house in a year or two ), and my workplace does not have a charging station. I assume a plugin Hybrid will work like a Hybrid if the battery is never charged using a plugin charger.

I really really want a RAV4 Prime BUT what i want even more is wireless andriod auto that comes with the new infotainment system. AND I just don't know when to make my deposit!

Yeah right there isn’t any to be had and dealers are adding thousands to the list price. Well not all but it is true you can’t even get one the have to be ordered and the wait can be from 3 to 10 months or never depending on where Toyota puts you in the list. I wanted one and tried to purchase one from all my dealers near me and all said the same thing, you have to order one and no we don’t have one to test drive. After some digging I found that all dealers that have hybrid SUV’s are out of stock and most want to add thousands to the MSRP.

We just ordered a 2023 Rav 4 hybrid.

Does anyone know if Toyota is accepting "special orders"?

Yes I would buy a Toyota hybrid.

We just picked up our Hybrid Rav4 SE. LOVE IT! Wife's car "Happy Wife, Happy Life"

Prime in Canada has a 24mth wait so dealers stopped taking orders.

I almost bought it for $47G they wanted $5g over sticker and didn't want to be car poor. It was beautiful though.

On the Toyota website I’d you compare the 2022 RAV4 hybrid xle with the limited it show different battery types. Is that true?

I Don't like the way the info screen sticks up above the dash. It makes it more difficult to clean the window and the top of the dash. Honda has the same problem.