Getting a Hybrid Toyota? WATCH THIS (Crash Course Hybrids) 

I got a 2022 RAV 4 hybrid xle premium last June, my second RAV 4 replacing a 2001 model that finally gave up the ghost after safely and successfuly carrying me well over 230, 000 miles. I'm getting between 46 to 50 miles per gallon with the hybrid and it has a really thrilling acceleration power especially when using the power mode. These Toyota videos by guys who know their stuff helps greatly in figuring out all the neat features of the car and I'm really apppreciative, Brian !

OK straight and to the point, no gimmicks. These are the best informational videos. THANK YOU!!

I've had a RAV4 Hybrid XLE for a week. The gas mileage is at 36mph so far. It's been interesting learning how the car works.

Thanks for the information. Bought my Rav4 new 2021 but, since I'm retired I only drive it to and from groceries most of the time. Had only 14000 mi. so far. Having those video information you gave makes me well informed. Thank you.

This is the second video tutorial I've seen from Brian. Another excellent presentation. Phenomenal. Again, thanks Brian!

Keep the videos coming, very helpful. Thanks!

Just got a hybrid XLE Highlander last week, I’ve learned more from this video than what the salesperson tried to explain. Very informative… thanks!

We pick up our new Limited hybrid tomorrow. It will be our first Toyota & our first hybrid. I've been watching tons of videos trying to learn as much as I can. Your video has been a breath of fresh air, Brian. This Toy will replace a '15 Forester & join a '21 Passport. I hope it's as good as both of these have been & I'll be a happy camper.

I bought a used 2021 RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium about a week ago and am really enjoying it so far. I love all the informational displays so I can see how my driving style improves or hurts my gas mileage. I just hit 39 mpg this morning, and I'm hoping with a bit more adjusting to my driving style I can hit 40+ mpg eventually. Seeing the EV symbol come on in slower city driving is very satisfying knowing they're essentially "free" miles! I also love how quiet the car is in EV mode. I'm not a fan of loud cars or traffic noise.

Thanks Brian, always appreciate the info. My XSE is here in 3 weeks, your videos are really helpful.👊🏻

I like your video Brian 👍🏻👍🏻. Short and right to the point. Thanks for the info.

I bought my xle hybrid 2022 last month. so far i love it.

Thanks. Very helpful. Keep them coming.

Thank you for this video! Really helpful, easier than learning from manual, a lot of useful information.

Traded in our 2017 RAV4 for a hybrid version and getting double the gas mileage! I watched this video and several others before picking up my RAV from the dealership - nice job.

This was so helpful!! I've had my Rav4 hybrid and never knew what all this meant.

Great vid. I’m waiting for delivery of my new Rav 4 hybrid. This has been useful vid. Thanks.

So informative. Thank you for the quality of your videos.

Excellent vid ! I want you to do this for all the features of hybrid Rav 4. So much we just can’t figure out , don’t know about, or other vids just don’t explain clearly. Great job !

I’m glad I discovered your channel. It started with the key fob. I’ve had my ‘23 CC XSE hybrid for a month. I like how the engine shuts off at the drive-thru. I like how smooth it is, really no shifting. I only lack the 360 camera, which I thought the XSE had, and l don’t believe Toyota has the underneath road noise reduction like they maybe had on earlier Toyota models. Other than that, I’ve enjoyed it, and find excuses to drive it.

I have 2021 Hybrid Rav 4 XLE. I have had it 4.5 months. I love my car. Had to drive in a couple of snow storms and rainstorms in Utah. I am impressed with how the car drives. Took a little time to get used to it being quiet when it starts. I am glad I bought one. If there is any recalls I want to know so I can get it fixed. I am at 58,000 miles on the car. Thanks for your video

I have a 2019 Camry SE hybrid ( convenient upgrade). I get 60.1 MPG. Love it. Nice vid.

Great information. Thank you! I'm getting my 23 Rav4 Hybrid XLE in a couple weeks, hopefully!

You do great videos! Thanks 😊

have a 2022 RAV 4 Hybrid and loving it getting 44.2 MPG smooth and comfortable ride

Thanks Brian I learned a lot from this my xle premium will be here this week.

Awesome and informative !! Thanks 🙏🏾

Excellent video. Thanks!

Thank you for this! Been hyping myself up for my first hybrid lol

Great, I've watched so many videos. You've done this so well. PPrime 2022 is sort of complicated

That was excellent. Thanks so much.

Thank you for the informative short video.

Good informative video, thanks. Still waiting for ours it's been 8 months so far.

Good video. This is perfect for someone new to hybrids.

Very helpful thank you very much.

Very helpful! Thanks!

This is awesome! Thanks for the crash course. Update: 1/19/22. We are purchasing a 2021 Highlander Hybrid today. I was able to find one within a reasonable driving distance.

We just got a 2016 Highlander hybrid. It gets such good mileage! I find getting great mileage in the city is the hardest, I mean 8.5l/100km is still great but on the hwy we can get a lot better than that. Got 7.8l/100km on a 400km highway trip.

Thank you, very helpful!

Thank you so much. So clear. I have a 2019 Hybrid Hylander. Have not been selecting modes. Getting poor mpg, way less than anticipated (24 mpg) Mostly in town driving

Thank you for this video. 574 miles to empty! 🤯😂. My gas tank in my Jeep Wrangler only gives me 318 miles from full! I’m only getting around 20 mpg in it. I am so excited to make the switch to a hybrid!

Great video thank you.

Very useful info - applies to my “2021 Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD” too…

Great video! So helpful. It's easy to forget some to the stuff we hear at the dealership. I personally had heart eyes looking at my new car so some of the information didn't stick 😂 I got a 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross early March and I love it. My first hybrid so the silent engine took some getting used to lol. The only hiccup I've had is not being able to find my multimedia device ID to register it on the MyT App. Am I missing something obvious? It's no biggie and I know I could go to the dealership but just haven't had the time. Anyway great video. Keep em coming 🙂

Thanks Brian!

Very informative and helpful

Cool video ty ❤❤❤❤

Crash course indeed. I’m new to the hybrid Toyota.

Thank you!!!

Nice video. 👍

We loved your review and detailed video of the 2022 Hylander Hybrid XLE and Platinum. Do you have a video of the Limited? Do you do a review on the kick back hatch hands free lift gate?

Great video

New to hybrid and this video was very helpful. I realize that the salesman didn't know how to tell me about this vehicle. I bought the 2023 Venza limited last week of July

Thanks it worked

Thanks!

Very helpful. Would love to see this in a highlander.

Thank you so much! We just got our cross hybrid from the dealership the other day. We were running short of time and couldn't get a tutorial. I've been driving it the last 2 days and not really understanding it. This video really helped. I do have a question. How do you input the gas prices? A friend of mine had a Prius a few years back that could give him detailed information on how much a trip cost him or how it compared to his last ice car.

Again another great video. I picked up my 2021 rav4 xle hybrid last Thursday and I love it. Do you think you can do a quick video on how to break it in? Toyota says it needs 600 miles to do so. Thank you again.

Waiting on my RAV4 Limited Hybrid. A video on programming would be helpful. Coming from a 2008 Sonata probably the last car that you just put key in and go! Only thing I had to program was clock and set radio stations lol.

Brian can you do a 2022 Tacoma review just like you did your 2021? I know they’re similar almost the exact same, but would love to hear and see your side on it!

I think hybrid 4x4 would be really useful out in the wilderness

Ione a 2022 RAV4 XLe hybrid with 9000 miles. I basically do a lot of city driving so the car is in the economy mode and I’ve been averaging 41.2 miles per gallon.

Great film..I am new to it..I was getting 40mph now I'm getting 34...what am I doing wrong..I try to keep my car in the green but as I do I have to drive slowly and I can't do 40 on the highway..I'm driving 🙃 a 2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid LE ..thanks Dave

I hope you get paid for these videos, Brian, as they are very good. Just bought a 2023 RAV4 Hybrid Premium, Lunar Rock with black interior. It is a Japanese made car with the cool wheels. Brought it right away to the detail shop for some Expel treatment and ceramic coating. Although my sales guy was pretty good, wish it was you as you’re very knowledgeable!

Thank you.

Great review I just bought xle 2021 hybrid all wheel drive absolutely love it getting on average 44 miles per gallon they asked me from Toyota did I have garage to park the rav 4 into I do it stays about 15 20 degrees warmer in winter thinking it's about the battery

Great review. Very informative. So I’m planning on replacing my factory rims for some more customize rims. Would it affect the performance of the hybrid system?

Great video! I'm disappointed that my dealership didn't explain things better to me. I just got the 2022 Rav4 XLE Hybrid in Magnetic Grey. I have learned so much from your videos so far. Do you have a video on how to get the best MPG on a Rav4 Hybrid? Thanks!

Just ordered our hybrid camry

have a 24 rav4 sport love it doing 50 mpg

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Thank you this is very informative and straight to the point. We are thinking about getting a hybrid Highlander or Grand Highlander and I have a question regarding the switch from EV to gas. Can this be done while the vehicle is in motion or do you have to stop and park and change it and do you have to crank the vehicle to get it back to gas mode? Thank you.

There are 9 modes of operation for the transmission, if we can call it that. It blends the electric motor and the engine seemlessly, depending on the state of charge, the throttle input, ect... Sounds complicated, but it's just computer stuff. If you don't mind how a CVT feels (the CVT drone when accelerating), it's a great system, the E-CVT transmission is virtually indestructible, since it has no high-wear parts, unlike your typical CVT or Double-clutch transmission, and it's mechanically very simple. Leave it in Normal, the other settings just map the throttle and other various bits, and are kind of pointless. Eco just makes the car too sluggish, EV setting is really not that useful. With a bit of trying, you can save 15-20% fuel compared to normal driving, especially around town. You won't save anything on a highway though. If you don't like the engine droning, Honda has a very good system too, and probably easier to get the best out of it. As for the rest of the competition, ... Nah.

Tried to lease a Highlander Hybrid last month, after having a VW Atlas for the past 3 years. However, the VW people were very competitive and I went with the 2022 Atlas Execline instead. Saving about $1000.00 per lear in lease financing.

I am currently waiting on my 2022 RAV4 Hybrid LE.

Best information about RAV4 hybrid. How about Lexus hybrid?

Great Video. How do you start battery mode only? I have RAV4 Hybrid 2022. Thank you.

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Hi Brian! I bought 2024 Hybrid Camry SE yesterday. First time driving hybrid Camry. I’m interested to learn more about the sport mode. Does the car in stop position to change from normal to sport? When can I use SPORT mode? Thank you! I like the way you explain things. A bit too fast for me but I’ll catch up or rewind. 😅. Thanks for your help.

Bless you! I just turned in my 2007 RAV4 for a new-to-me 2019 RAV4 XLE Hybrid! Gray with black floor but a two toned seat? Convenience and weather package only 20k miles. Anyway, I watched 2 videos and now think I know how to do some things! One thing I can’t confirm is my back up camera. I only have non moving lines, predictive but not dynamic. Every video I watch has blue and yellow lines and I only have blue. And no options on screen to change view. I tried the ‘turn wheel left-hold-turn wheel right thing’ there internet said, as well as looking for the service menu but camera doesn’t show. Do I need to go back to dealer?

Helpful. My EV car indicator only comes on when I release the accelerator. Should it come on more frequently? I keep the car in ECO Mode. Thanks

I heard the this generation of the Rav4 hybrid has wind noise issues, but the issue was addressed in the 2022 model. Have you heard anything about it Brian?

Did they change the location of the high voltage battery? newer models have it under the rear seat... right? How does the AC get powered in hybrid RAV4 ??

You said that the hybrid system is lighter because there is no drive shaft. Two other videos said that the hybrid system is 400 pounds heavier. Because now there is 2 motors under the hood and a heavy battery pack under the vehicle. Yes you do get better gas mileage. But the hybrid is heavier.

Brand new 2022 RAV4 XSE here. What is best gas? Regular or Premium? Can you confirm? Thanks again for all of the GREAT information you provide. Easy to understand and incorporate. Bryan

I’ve had my xle hybrid for 2 days now and with 122 miles I’ve only seen the battery go passed half one time but never fully charged. Is this normal? Btw GREAT video!

I have a 2022 Rav4hybrid. This is my first Toyota. I have a Limited. I wanted all the bells and whistles. But now I am overwhelmed with the complexity of them. The manual is in Greek to me.My dealer gave me the keyfobs and said good luck! What can I do? Even the you tube videos are confusing. I feel like returning it!

Hi Brian.I loved your crash course. I just got a 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross XSE Hybrid (6 miles) a week ago. I had a Honda accord V6 sedan for 16 years. I am a senior in my 70's. I think I made a decision too quick on purchasing this car. I do like it, however it makes a loud noise and I have taken it in to service twice and they told me to just drive it a while. I don't think the noise is normal, so when it made the noise again I had the service manager ride with me and he said he didn't know what the noise was, so I have to take it back in this Wednesday. Yesterday when it was 55 degrees here in Denver, it didn't make the noise. So I guess its more so when its cold. Any suggestions? I currently have 100 miles on the car now. Thank you for your response in this matter.

Two questions. Are Toyota AWD hybrids faster since there is a second engine providing torque? (Im looking at an AWD Sienna hybrid) Does the battery capture regen energy faster with AWD since there are potentially two electric engines that are capable of providing power?

Great video just need to ask something I got my 2022 rav4 and when I get to a bumping area traction light comes and a wired sound in the front it anything i can do...thanks 🙏🏽

How about if the arrow on the screen move in opposite directions - from battery to engine? if it charging or using the battery?

Have had issues with moisture smell. The Aircondioning hose was cleared and the smell disappeared for a week or so. But it has come back again. Anyone else having moisture smell? If yes have you had a permanent resolution? 2021 Corolla hybrid.

Hi Brian, Great video as always. I got my 2023 RAV4 last May 13, 2023, after a long wait. It’s fun to drive although I have a few observations, which I would like to get your opinion on: 1. I'm at 926km to date. Is it normal that my hybrid battery is not charging fully or at least halfway, it is usually in the 2nd or 3rd block only. 2. My fuel consumption is high, not what I expected from a Toyota hybrid. I am averaging 28MPG mixed city and highway. My expectation (before I purchased this vehicle), it should be near the 40 MPG mark. Will this still improve in the long run? My daily travel is 70km except weekends. I am using 95 octanes, should I change to 91?

Silly question, how do you put it on battery (accessory) mode only without starting the car?

You should’t use ev mode too often, its not good for battery( check user manual). Basically best fuel economy is archieved when car decides when ev is best option.

I need more instructions on lane centering, how to turn it on?

Can you do one for the new toyota crown limited??????

When in EV mode you mentioned low speeds, how low, or better yet how fast can you go on EV Mode?

Hiya! Question. How do you get the battery to a high state of charge? I've got a new Toyota Yaris Cross (Asian Market Version) and the battery's only ever been up to at most 50% of the battery meter