I had a 2021 Rav4 (XLE gas) from new, did a "more than proper" break-in period. Several oil changes (before the recommended 10k). That engine was smooth, quiet and very quick. I could pass 18 wheelers in just a few seconds, I had to watch my speed because I would be going faster than expected. My point is, do a proper break-in like I did. 1st oil change at 1200mi, 2nd at 4200, 3erd at 8200 and every 4k after that. By 10k miles, it's a different engine and a blast to drive, 38mpg hiwy, I didn't need a turbo.
Old response here - but this kinda scares me if I were to ever buy used. Almost makes me feel like any RAV4 that didn’t have that ^^^ type of maintenance is tainted. Let me know any opinions, because idk if I can afford 2024 prices right now lol
Tell Toyota bring back the 3.5L V6 and I will buy a newer RAV4 otherwise I will stick with the 2012 RAV4 with the V6. Can’t stand the Prime or the Hybrid model.
@@lukesmith981 go and test drive a 2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited with the V6. There are so many of them still on the road. I have been wanting one since 2009. I was mad when the 2013 model came out and Toyota Discontinued putting the V6 in the RAV4.
I have a 2010 rav 4 limited and it’s still running never had and problems normal maintenance as usual for any car . I love it !!! They are so reliable . Love Toyota general , their resale value is very good .
Why the heck would want a turbo on four cylinder engine? all that does is wear and tear on your engine faster. You don't need a Turbo on such a small engine.
I learned that the hard way when I bought my volvo V60 T5 at 20k I had the engine crap itself and had carbon throughout the system. Luckily I had a warranty
You don’t want turbo. Reliability goes out the window. I have a 2021 Trail (Canadian Adventure). The 2.5 is a good engine and powerful enough. No to turbo. Put it in sport mode.
FYI the tailgate arms stop working after about 3000 up downs. Doesn’t seem like a lot but if you’re in and out a lot and use it the way I do you’ll be on the hook for about $1100 to have Toyota replace them. There’s also a well known issue with the hinges on those breaking and causing the door to not close properly so I’d opt for the manual tailgate if possible over the electric. And I own one so I’m not just shooting from the hip.
Power liftgate does NOT belong on a camping vehicle: you'll be opening and closing the hatch 50 times a day at the camp site. No tiny coke-addicted turbo hamster engines, please.
Cliff I think we including you would honestly rather get a crv or Tuscon or sportage or cx50. Because unlike the rav4, those alternatives are ACTUALLY competitive and worthwhile and they do everything better In the rav4 Fit / finish lags behind all the competition and that engine is awful. Their 3.5L v6 is far superior to this The TNGA k platform is great but let’s be honest. Hondas platform is better in every aspect
Toyota says change the oil every 10,000 miles ( even the first one !) and they claim the Adventure and several other Rav 4's can tow 3500 pounds. I don't trust Toyota when they say that. I look how stout my minivan is compared to the RAV4, the minivan has 276 HP and 250 pounds of torgue and can only tow 3500 pounds like the Rav 4 ? give me a break ! I tow a boat/motor and trailer rig that weighs 2800 pounds and I look at the Rav 4 and say no way it can tow that. Lets put it this way, people can tow 5000 pound campers with minivans, you think the Rav 4 can ? Go on You Tube and see minivans towing big campers with ease.
@@billandersen1389 We’ve had 7 Subarus. I just like the way they drive with the low gravity boxer engine and the awd system is great in rain & snow. Noticeably better than most Awd systems. And I’ve found with maintenance, they are just as reliable as Hondas & Toyotas I’ve owned. Plus their prices are reasonable.
We ended up with a RAV4 hybrid XSE. We tried the Forester Wilderness, the CR-V, and the RAV4. We wanted a hybrid and as it turns out the RAV4 had the best acceleration - we live at 7000 feet altitude and the electrics don’t care about thin air.
