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Reliability is the reason I am now on my third Rav4 since 1997. This one is a 2016 hybrid. My last one, a 2010, was a V6. I have more power in my hybrid than I had on that one. I have never had a repair, except wreck damage. My only complaint is road noise. It has never been driven off road and never will be. It wasn’t built for that.
im pretty sure you can have both. a luxury interior wont cost that much and it definitely wont affect its reliability or performance theres no excuse they are doing it on purpose so that people are forced to buy overpriced top spec
I consider not having a turbo as a plus. It’s still the best selling compact suv in spite of the negatives you point out. You’re trying to make the RAV4 something it wasn’t meant to be.
WTF???!? Having NO TURBO means less wear on the engine and longer engine life… gobsmacked!! I specifically asked the dealer - NO TURBO - and FORTUNATELY they DONT do turbo!! Imma go outside and hug my 2024 RAV4 that other folks are waiting 3 years to get now…
I wanted to buy a CRV in the next few months, but a friend of mine that owns a 2023 just came upon the gas in the oil problem. She is livid, and I can't say I blame her.
Turbos do create more power, but they also create a lot of heat so don't expect them to last as long as a naturally aspirated engine. And if something goes awry with the turbo, they can be very expensive to repair. They also need extra maintenance.
Oh no, it's not a sports car! Oh no, it's not a heavy duty towing rig! Oh no, it's not a hardcore off-roader! Oh no, it's not a Rolls Royce!.. Exactly. It's a reliable, economical passenger vehicle with some basic off road capability. Just what many people want and need - Sheesh.
No turbo is one of the reasons I’m a buyer … I keep my cars until they are worn out… another reason for no electric motor or battery expense in the future… which will also kill the resale value… who wants a battery problem?
I own a Rav4 and while I don’t think it is perfect, I think your thrashing of the vehicle is uncalled for. People who purchase the vehicle know what they are getting. Toyota has a vehicle for every need. If you load up the “base” trim, it ceases to be the base trim and cost more. If you want off-road, buy a 4Runner, now what?
I own a 1990 Corolla it got 946,667.03 true miles I just keep the maintenance all the time on time gave it to my nephew she moved to Seattle and took the car with her and used to visit us here in Atlanta all the time
They won’t believe until they own one . Me i got an xle package and i got lucky to paid it off. Last Toyota I got I a 1990 Corolla and it hit 923,000.00 plus miles I gave to my nephew I think she still have it out there in Washington state .
Is this a joke? Talking about a Toyota vehicle without a frame that almost sits on the ground for off-roading is hilarious. Very good observation about the cheaper feel in the interior, maybe that's part of why the sticker price is half of a Toyota Sequoia. But yet if you compare to similar vehicles in it's class it will last twice as long and get 2-3 times the miles because, it doesn't have a turbo.
Last thing I want is a turbo engine. Guaranteed big bills at 100K miles. I need AWD for snow, rarely go off road and then only mild. Likewise towing. The hybrids are quieter than the ICE.
The Rav4 has plenty of get up and go, no one buys this to go off road or tow stuff, The suspension is great the steering wheel is great, price is super cheap and that why it's the highest selling Toyota
Poor off road experience? I work in the oil fields people are getting their trucks stuck all the time. I have purposely drove through the stuff that they are getting stuck in just to see if my car will get stuck too but nope just slides around a little bit and makes it through like nothing. Also I have pulled people out of the mud with my car while I was in the same mud they were stuck in. Rav4's are insane vehicles don't listen to this guy. I love my car
NO turbo charger is NOT a bad thing.... turbos are NOT that good and they cause engines to wear out MUCH faster- cause oil to burn and thicken to varnish- and other issues- including creating too much heat around certain sections of the engine comparment. A SUPERCHARGER would be MUCH better.. and NOT cause the above issues. Supercharger could be tuned to be a GENTLE boost across the entire pedal range and NOT create the heat, and other issues.. and the mpg wouldn't change more than a single mpg or so..
Well, Tech Triumph, you've lost your credibility with this video. You didn't prove why anyone should not buy a RAV4. Anyone who owns one is because ti is one of the best vehicles you can own for the money.
We have two Toyotas in our family. One is a 2023 RAV4 Prime SE, the second is a 2010 FJ Cruiser 4x4 (with low-range transfer case, two types of differential locks). We can use each vehicle in different weather and road conditions. We love both of our Toyotas.
No Turbo is a good thing better engine reliability. Agree about the off-road. Subaru is the standard for off-road in this class. Agree about the Cabin noise. I've been a fan of Toyota's for over 20 years. I love them because of the longevity but one area that needs major improvement is insulation! I've been wishing for this for over 20 years now.
I just bought a RAV4 today and absolutely love it. this video is Trash. I don’t care at all about six of these ridiculous reasons, and barely care about the other two.
@@krane15 you're going to have a hard time getting me to think a tiny 1.5 l engine that has to have a turbo on it to totally wring it out to try to get it to go down the road at the same rate as a RAV4 or a Subaru Forester is going to "last" Oh wait and the CRV has a CVT as the transmission on it. 😲🤪😅
I DISMISSED THIS WHEN THE AUTHOR SAID NOT TO BUY THE RAV4 because it does not have a turbo.. I WOULD SAY THE NON TURBO CHARGED ENGINE IS A MAJOR PRO!!! they both PERFORM PRETTY MUCH THE SAME, INCLUDING GAS MILEAGE. TURBOS ad more concern of fuel quality, oil quality, and "more frequent oil changes." they add extra expense, extra stress on the engine/SHORTER LIFE and if the turbo goes out, You Are Screwed! "BEST TO TRY AND AVOID A TURBO IF YOU DON'T NEED IT" Also Hondas have a CVT (Transmission) and the Toyota has a "standard 8 speed automatic transmission that many people prefer for performance and reliability over CVT's. (turbo should Help you in "high altitude applications. But IF you Don't "drive in the mountains all the time, it does not matter) Little Ricky Racer boys just think they finally have a Porsche if they get a turbo. 😂😉 And if you are buying a SUV to be your new sports car, or want to turn an SUV into a sports car... 🙄you are even more Confused 😅
You’re being very unfair to The RAV4. Toyota is a massive corporation with a vehicle for every need. Why do you expect The Rav4 to be a combination of everything the company manufactures? You’re very critical of the vehicle and yet the RAV4 is the best selling suv, therefore everyone disagrees with you.
The turbo 4 in the Tacoma, is not considered to be all that good. Noisy, vibration, and not expected to be all that durable. Most Rav4 buyers are getting just what they want, AWD, durable transportation with room for stuff, at a price that is easier to take, than say a true Off-road rig. Toyota could build a peppier version, buy the price point would drive all the drift kids away. Rav4 wasn't built as a race car, or a performance off road vehicle. And comparing it to a Cherokee? Why not compare it to a Bently or a Porche 911? Compare it to vehicles in its class, Crvs and similar like it. But you can add your own turbo, you can change out the suspension, you can add sound deadener, but for all the other things, it is what it is.
You're not comparing equivalent vehicles. Of course the RAV4 is not going to off-road like a Jeep Wrangler. That's not what it's intended for. But these are different classes of vehicles. The interior is similar to other vehicles in the class based on trim level. That's typical. If you need more payload and cargo capacity, then this isn't even the class of vehicle to be looking in. The Jeep Cherokee has a greater towing capacity, but scored worse on off-road capability in various tests, is notably less reliable, and has worse fuel economy. I suppose the way you frame this information is very important.
Really that's the dumbest thing anybody can say especially if they know anything about vehicles you don't want a four banger with a turbo you're pushing that little mortar way too hard and it's not going to last you might as well just go buy a Chevy if you wanted to buy junk not putting a turbo is the best thing they can do for that motor keep up with the oil changes and that mortar will last a long time Toyota knew what they were doing when they didn't put turbo good job for them
As far you are totaly wrong by saying that a Turbo engine is better than the 2.5 Lt. in line. I was a truck driver a few years back and turbo engine is fine for more power when need it. However with a RAV 4 are you putting 50,000 Lbs. and pulling it. I do not think not a regular driving who needs a turbo engine. Overall when you driving a turbo it takes more gas on the average even if you are driving city or highway. My own experience it is a non sense getting a turbo engine and I am for 2.5 Lt. atmospheric engine and it will give you more endurance than a turbo engine like you are describing in your video. I wander if you are paid to sell the turbo engine or otherwise.
#1 Positive NO TURBO LOL!!! #2 Positive no Hybrid!! Want To tow buy a Truck! Go tow alot with others and buy a trans soon lol. I'm still listening! Cargo for it's class 2nd to CRV LMAO Buy a land Cruiser? Got 40 K more jack? On Road performance? lol buy a Mustang and an extended warranty! lol I'm done what a joke jack!
No turbo is a plus and will not purchase a vehicle with a turbo engIne. I wanted a Highlander, but has a turbo now, will be a no go for me and I Iove Toyota.
Seems like someone set out to make a negative video and then had to nitpick and make shit up because they couldn't find fault with a well-built, reliable, and serviceable vehicle. You could do this to any vehicle out there. Just hope viewers aren't gullible and naive enough to be swayed by this gibberish.
Simply put the reasons you list in the vehicle are not the reasons people look for such a vehicle to begin with. There's a reason why it's the most popular SUV in North America.
4th gen rav 4 limited is my favorite vehicle I've ever owned. I just took it on a 3,000 mile road trip, and the only complaint is cabin noise is true..
no Turbo? That’s not a downside for me - I keep cars… for lang., in fact.. I hardly ever sell.., when I’m done with a car - I give it to a good cause. I digress. My cars last a decade or more - because naturally aspirated… slower - and lasts forever. Keep your turbo
Yeah, I agree that the Honda's turbo engine might be peppier but I have no interest in its "junk" CVT transmission. The Toyota 8spd Auto is superior in every way. Also if you want better handling and a more comfortable ride in your Rav4, check those tire pressures. No need to overinflate them above what the door sticker recommends and they are ALWAYS overinflated from the factory.
totally agree with you…eff those CVT transmissions! I bought the XLE premium gas model in 22’ new and it came with 19” rims & low profile tires. I could feel every bump and pebble. Switched out those rims to 17” with beefier larger tires and it rides great! Sold my last car because the turbo was going at 100k and burning lots of oil. NO Thanks to turbos!
I have a 2024 Hybrid XSE. I went with the XSE to get a little less body roll on turns. Most of these negatives in the video are very subjective... for example, towing capacity. I don't care about towing capacity and I'm sure most that buy the vehicle won't either. You want to tow stuff, buy a truck. I also don't think the turbo thing is really a negative at all. If you don't have a turbo, it's not going to go out. 😁 I will concede on the cheaper trim level seats/interior. I hate Toyota's (and pretty much every manufacturers') version of cloth seats these days. While I'm partial to leather, my 2005 Toyota Tundra SR5 has amazing cloth seats... not this weird scratchy material used these days. The seats are soft and even after almost 20 years, they don't look dirty or worn. I also disagree on the stiff suspension. Even with the sport-tuned suspension of the XSE, I don't feel like the suspension is rough. One that I totally agree on is the interior noise. The RAV4 is really quiet at lower speeds (around town) but on the interstate or under harder acceleration, you definitely notice the noise in the interior from wind and the engine. Toyota can definitely improve on this without hurting sales on the Lexus NX line... I'm not really sure why they haven't already done this given that the current model is now 5 years old. All in all, it's a great vehicle and I have not regrets on buying it. Just like any other car on the road, there are things that could be improved on, I just think most of the improvements mentioned in this video missed the mark.
I've had my 2019 Non-Turbocharged Non-Hybrid Rav4 Ltd for 5 YEARS and counting. FYI, I come from a family of bigtime car enthusiasts. We've had muscle cars, classic cars, turbocharged cars, supercharged cars, nitros-equipped cars, electric cars, and hybrid cars. I understand the use-cases, pros, and cons of each engine configuration. This particular rant video couldn't be further from the actual real-world truth! So much misinformation in my opinion. My Rav4 has been such a great vehicle since I bought it new in January of 2019. If I wanted a speedy vehicle, there's obviously other vehicles better suited for that purpose. This is a Crossover SUV....nOt a sports car! If I was hellbent on having such a plushy ride, I'd look into the Lexus lineup instead. The Rav4 does what it was PRIMARILY designed for EXCELLENTLY! NO REGRETS! 👌
Why I purchased my 2022 RAV4 XLE Hybrid: No turbo, No power tailgate, no sunroof, and no standard CVT. My favorite things are the MPGs and reliability. I also appreciate the 219 HP, average 40 MPG, interior utility, and cargo room. To get a better driver's car, buy a Mazda. If you want the best safety & traction, buy a Subaru. If you want the best luxury vehicle, with no regard for value, go with BMW.
This review is off. I recently test drove a Rav 4 and I will be purchasing one soon. Beware of videos that would compare a ford bronco to any Toyota. There is no comparison. The bronco is sporty, but no in the same class when it comes to reliability and safety.
Why on earth would you need a turbo, it's not a sports car. The AWD is just fine, the Rav4 was never designed to be an off road vehicle. All reviewers have to talk about the infotainment system, in fact reviewers complain about the same things.
I found this argument completely useless!! You don't buy toyota RAV4 for performance, If you need performance, you go somewhere else. It has everything else! So make up your mind and don't mix apples and oranges !! Very dumb comment.
I have Toyota rav4 xle 2020 and miles almost 100K then i live in Pocono mountains i have mo problem and when you drive in snow ❄️ it’s the best with Jeep i have jeep before
I love the look of these- and many say it's EXCELLENT.. but I saw one stuck in a 6 inch snow (wet/icy) once-- and went aROUND IT up hill-- in an all original 64 BEETLE... if it can't outdo a beetle in snow-- I don't want one. I've since heard many others trading theirs in for the same reason.. NOW_ I do NOT mean to disrespect the rAV 4-- it's a great vehicle-- maybe they had crappy tires on the ones I heard were stuck and the one I went around-- but not a chance I'm willing to take.. I wish I could trust it-- but I don't_ YET-- give it time.
@@cloudoftime YES you're correct- especially on the tires... but it's just underpowered and I don't like that. It also doesn't NEED 8 speeds- that effects it's use in offroad and otehr conditions. NOT saying it's a bad vehicle-- I just want BETTER.
@@davidwayne9982 did the owner of a 60 something Volkswagen bug call any other modern car "under powered"? 😲🙄😅🤣 Old Volkswagen bugs would slowly go over anything. And that's because they had a decent amount of a little bit of torque and essentially no weight. I had one once. And I would have traded it for a new RAV4 and a heartbeat!
The FORD Explorer (and I hate Ford) is the one that started the "crossover SUV" phase, not the Rav 4. However, I will admit, that the Rav 4 is a far better vehicle. Finally, the turbo on a "turbochardged engine" is just one more thing to go wrong. Imagine giving a 110 pound lightweight guy meth. Sure, he can do more work, but he'll wear his body out faster while doing it. If you build a larger engine and slightly boost it with a turbo, you'll get more horses without stressing the engine. These little engines simply will not last with Turbos. Toyota's Twin Turbo V6 engines (2022+ Tundra, Tacoma) are grenading at 30-60k miles (for a variety of reasons) - not least of which how much extra stress they're asking out of that little engine.
No one wants a turbo!!! We want reliability. Who buys a RAV4 for towing?? No one. This video is horrible. It’s not built for off road use. Every single thing mentioned is junk. I don’t want a plug in EV. You want more off road potential from a commuter vehicle. lol. 😮
You mean turbo it like the CRV? No thanks. I hate my crv. The engine sucks and I’ve already had the head gasket replaced. And fuel injectors. Garbage engine.
Couldn't agree more CVT REALLY REALLY sucks. I had a 2016 CRV couldn't wait to get rid of it. Only reason was the CVT It isn't a snowmobile for peat sake.
First iff i have a 2017 rav4 Se and this car compared to my last 3 is amazing. And its my first Toyota ever. If these are your only complaints lol then you have to be a spoiled person who has no idea what its like to have less. 😅 buy this car none of these "cons" are true cons. Plus i dont getbwhy you would need to tow anything more than a trailer for moving houses unless its an actual work vehicle. Ppl who constantly need powee all the time are the same ones who LIVE to show off their trucks AND drive like dicks
I have a 2023 RAV4 hybrid for over a year now l bought it brand new and l must say l love the car !!! I had a BMW 5 series with turbo and also a turbo expenses 😢l went for oil change and the guy brought a “ preventative maintenance “ recommended repairs $6000 no check engine light or nothing wrong with the vehicle !!!Again BMW stealerships are known for this …. Everything made of plastic …plastic water pump ect This is family midsize SUV and it has 219 HP which is not bad at all - the gasoline base model has a less . If you want a fancy model buy a Lexus a Toyota with the tie …. If you want turbo buy a turbo that comes with higher gas usage and more repairs …. This is great for smaller families, decent trunk space excellent reliability and decent fuel economy. I would only agree that cabin noise reduction would been nice but l can live with that ….
No Turbo is a PLUS in my book! Yes towing is only 1500Lbs But I had a 6 Cyl Std 1986 Ford Explorer and an 1988 8Cyl automatic Explorer both only rated at 1500Lbs It isn't for off road. Although it does fine. I'm happy with the inside. No issues for me. Yes the screen should have Mapping without your phone. Noise is from the cheap tires it comes with. New tires low noise. The ride is fine for a small SUV Bad backs here and it is comfortable Shut off the lane centering it steers just fine. Lane centering sucks. Price is inline with everything else on the road. BIG and BEST selling point the Rav 4 comes with a REAL Transmission and not a JUNK CVT Everything else in this class has the CVT OK real down points 2021 Rav 4 Engine auto shutoff at stop. Yes they all have it now, it sucks Hold feature should be automatic Need to hit the Auto engine Off and Hold button every time before you drive. I do miss the auto headlights coming on at dusk (Why was that feature removed?) Those are the ONLY downfalls I see. I tow a popup camper with no problem at all I LOVE my Rav 4
Ask folks who bought the Tundra Turbo charged v6. Toyota can’t give these dogs away. They are recalling 100k motors to be replaced. Dealers will not take them as trades. Turbo is a huge negative. I bought a Rav 4 Prime. It goes 0-60 on 5.8 seconds and has a naturally aspirated engine. I plan to keep this suv for 15 years.
LOL almost every one of you Cons are reasons I bought a Rav 4. If you actually know ANYTHING about engines and mechanics you do NOT want a turbocharger in an SUV or a truck. The most basic version of the Rav 4 has a cheap interior. No shit genius, Its a BUDGET MODEL! The high end models are WAY nicer. I have a prime with light grey leather interior. I LOVE my interior and I test drove a LEXUS for comparison. The infotainment interface is WAY better than most other offerings. I don't notice any higher noise than any other car I test drove outside of full luxury brands. And if you have the hybrid, its basically silent. I have NO idea where they came up with stiff suspension and vague steering. I think they were just making up things at this point. It literally feels fine.
I agree. I bought one and I am unhappy with it. 2024 XLE awd, was in a hail storm and I was scared I would have dents, sounded like I was in a hollow tunnel with or tin can with sound penetrating the cabin. Piece of crap and customer service sucks. Seats are uncomfortable.
As someone who just purchased a 2024 RAV4 LXE yesterday - I can say this is all BS. I won’t lie - I’m here to see if I missed something with my initial research (you know, before we signed on the dotted lines… or rather, highlighted marker ink). Made the move from a 2014 Honda CRV. To debunk the horse doodie dropped here: turbocharged engines are shit: high maintenance, tend to blow out. Regarding towing: you can get a trim that can tow 3,000lbs - funny that conveniently wasn’t mentioned. There’s nothing wrong with the interior. I’ve been in a new Mazda and I HATE the interior. I prefer the simplicity of the RAV4. Interior is subjective at best. Price wise, the RAV4 beat the prices of Honda and Mazda when we were shopping. Road noise? This thing is so quiet it feels like something is wrong. It’s so quiet, I have to get used to picking up the subtle engine noise that I’m used to - to FEEL THE CAR. So talking about the steering wheel feel - that’s because the damn thing is quiet - and guess what - the pinky steering is what MAKES this. Compared to Mazda’s stiff-as-shit steering, the RAV4 doesn’t tell you to f- off with its power steering. You buy the cheapest RAV4 you get all the standard tech all the others force you to upgrade to mid-higher trims! As for stiff suspension - I wish the suspension was stiffer! So that is a negative - but it’s a negative for soft suspension. Now it’s not as soft as the CRV we replaced, thank God - but I’ll have to get used to it before I attempt bends at 70mph. If you’re going to make cons about the RAV4 - talk about legit issues. Take for example the LED dashboard. They could have upped the resolution on these. They’re not bad, but you can see the pixels. You can see it’s a screen. They may have had a parts shortage somewhere - coz I’ve seen cars with high PPI resolution - years ago. I’m new to my RAV4 - but the display and cruise control takes some getting used to. There are some annoying things like how your main display showing your cruise control settings will all-by-itself be replaced by redundant navigation when using CarPlay - and so now you’ve lost your focus. You shouldn’t even NEED to focus on the status of your cruise control settings - this should all be felt - but the buttons on the RAV4 are not designed good at all from a tactile perspective. On my CRV I can feel the buttons and know which one I’m pressing - no need to look. On Toyota’s the buttons are all flat - which is dumb. If the point of this video was to make me feel GOOD about my purchase - well I guess you achieved that!
