Two Year Review // Do I still LOVE my RAV4? // 2020 RAV4 XSE Hybrid Review // Best Compact SUV 

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Great owner's review. I must add, this car is safe as hell! I would know- it saved my life last year after a lunatic rammed into our rear end on the highway going 120mph. The car rolled 3 times and totaled ending up on the roof. But we made it out alive safe. Toyota RAV4, thank you very much.

For those that dont know. Rav4 Hybrid has "computer" based mpg. Which means your fuel economy changes based on your driving habits. (I have one) you can expect with aggressive driving to get about 390 to 460 miles per full tank. With conservative driving you get 440 to 490 miles per full tank. Hope this helps.

Never do comment on youtube videos much but I have to say this review is amazing. It's just under 8min and you talked about interior, exertior, driving, and problems. Great review!

Thank you so much for this great review! The other reviewers are good but to have a review of someone who lives with this vehicle day to day is just great! Thanks for sharing the size of the gas tank too. I am giving the Rav4 Hybrid strong consideration and wanted to calculate total miles per full tank so this was super helpful. Keep us updated.

We just bought a 2023 RAV 4 SE Hybrid,your post after two years of ownership definitely helped me decide to buy this vehicle. After two weeks of driving I am so glad we bought this great SUV.

I live in Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦. Rav 4’s main attraction is its traction on a wet and snowy road in winter. I enjoy driving it.

The most useful and refreshing reviews I have seen in ages. Just friendly and not gimmicks....Thanks you for this

On your mpg average screen you should change it from "total average" to tank average.. this will give you a more accurate representation of the true fuel mileage of that tank of fuel . The total average is calculated since the start of the life of the vehicle and is not very accurate towards real time average mpg . Just something to consider ✌️

I got a 2022 XSE at end of April- I agree. I totally love everything you said about your car, same with mine. I did add some modifications= tinted windows, FitCamX to video record my travels, Auroclover over the windows, black out emblems, weathertech mudflaps and running boards. I don't need to step up in mine, but, I think running boards add a sharper look AND they stick out just enough to help prevent careless others from giving you door dings.

My wife and I loved her 2021 so much we bought a second 2022, Blizzard Pearl, loaded with the blackout out emblems like the fist one Silver Sky Metallic. Phenomenal vehicles! Btw, both of our RAV4 Hybrid XSE’s “fill all way to fuel full”. ….2023 have some upgrades, which you’ll pay for. If someone really wants more, interchangeable parts most likely the deal. Remember Toyota adds value in technology, safety, design first. The bonuses are always going to show up. Have fun, simple overview and much appreciated!

Thanks for taking the time to make this. It was helpful and I look forward to getting my RAV4 in the future.

I have this exact car (same color) and love it. Very versatile, comfortable, intuitive, and safe! My only minor critique is road noise can be loud at times. I also had to have the gas tank replaced at no charge as part of the recall.

Thanks Nicole for such a thorough review. I have a family member who owns a RAV4 Prime Hybrid (2022) and it's certainly a great car. However, given the way fuel prices are rising I've held off buying one & I'm waiting for the Toyota Bz4x (which essentially is being marketed as a a RAV EV) with a solar roof option. Once again thanks for a thorough & honest review 👍👍🙏

The best care I've ever own. All wheel drive with no drive shaft, great power and great mileage.

I have come back a few times watching this video. This time I noticed the inside is super clean, like new clean. It is super rare.

Great car! Will last 20 years+. German cars may feel like they are higher quality but mechanical issues often occur within just a few years (after the warranty has expired!)

I have a 2021 with 30k now. It's a great car maybe the best in its class in my opinion. Great on gas,smooth and reliable. Good in the snow also. Hybrid made me nervous in Minnesota cold winters but the car starts better than any other car I have ever had. Great review. Great car hope to get over 200k on it.

Great video. I've had my RAV4 XLE Hybrid premium with the weather package and towing package just over 6 months now and have 41,000 miles on it!! It's been a blast inside that car. Tons of good features mixed with easy drivability. And it's sporty!! It tows a travel trailer really good with no problems. Off-road is awesome. One thing that kind of bugs me is there a crack, creek, or ticking sound up near the visor every now and then when driving over cracks. Also the traction control alarm goes off quite a bit over the smallest manhole covers and speed bumps. Others than that going off a few times a week, it's been a pleasure. I did have the dealer look at the traction control and they told me nothing was wrong with it.

My 2018 Toyota Rav 4 hybrid limited is still going strong! It has a bunch more miles on it, but the engine and everything is working as it should! 💕 This car and I thank God, I am blessed with a amazing vehicle to get me around! I do a ton of driving, and with proper maintenance it will go and go and go. We get 40mpg, and on a really good day can see upwards of 50mpg. With proper driving of course and coasting, also the eco mode really helps on our model, and not putting your foot down all the time at traffic lights. :)

I have a 2014 RAV4 XLE with 245,000 miles on it and I'M STILL IN LOVE! Just had the car at my mechanic for an Inspection and he thoroughly went through the car while doing the Inspection. Said the car will last many, many, MANY more miles to come!

I have the same model (XSE) 21 and really like it. Interestingly enough, my dislikes are the same with the exception of the gas tank problem which is fixed in late 21. Completely agree on the auto hold, I'm spoiled by it. The Radar cruise works great and the auto headlight isn't overly sensitive and use it all the time. I'm glad you like yours and makes me feel better you still do over a longer time. Thanks for the review.

Thanks Nicole for a terrific Owner's review - a real life story. The Rav 4 Hybrid is on our short list to possibly replace our 2016 CRV. I took the 2021 CRV Hybrid for a test drive last fall. But after watching Rav 4 reviews, it seems that the InfoT. sys. in the Rav 4 looks better. Comparbale HP and Torque numbers.....BUT the Rav 4 blows the Honda ouit of the water on MPGs!!. From what I see, the RAV 4 is the Number 1 seller in this category- overtaking the CRV for the past 2 years. I presume the Hybrid system does not use a Turbo engine (Honda does NOT), but does use a CVT )Honda does as well - it is their version of a CVT). THX again for the Owner's experience.

Very good, real world review/update. You touched on some things that I never hear mentioned in other reviews of the RAV4. Cheers to many happy miles ahead and thanks!

I went with my son to buy a 2022 Rav4 and not only that he loves it I was totally impressed by the design and craftsmanship of the vehicle. Nicole I love your review of the Rav4

Thank you for keeping this review real, honest and for the everyday driver. I am currently a Jeep owner and am leasing a 2023 Wrangler. I have done some homework and Jeeps are not a great long term ownership success. I have a few coworkers tell me that TOYOTA is the way to go. I am considering a RAV-4 or for more off road capability a 4Runner. Thank you for the honest review, its appreciated. Hope to see more long term review on your RAV4.

After 2 years, I still love my Hybrid XSE as well. We have the same model and color as yours, and I have no complaints. The only thing now is, that I want a Prime. It having electric on one side and gas on the other is really cool, and with gas prices being crazy, even though have a Hybrid, we don't really worry about gas...but, I'd really like to hop on that bandwagon and have an EV. Great Video and keep loving that beautiful Rav4. I know I love mine too 🤍🖤

Good review by actual owner. I think this might be my next car.

Nice review Nicole. I bought a 2020 RAV4 LE Hybrid in 10/2019. I love the smooth acceleration especially in Sport mode. I fixed the gas tank issue last year. I get an average of 43 mpg unless I let it idle in the winter to warm up. Two cons: no remote start and I hit my head when entering. They must have shrunk the roofline from my 2017 which was bigger. I'll trade it in for a 2023 hybrid in the fall. I looked at the CRVs but they came with no spare. No thanks.

My daughter just bought a new white XLE RAV and loves it. We have a 2018 with only 36K miles and still love it. They will last a long time, great quality.

Good and honest review, thank you! This is our fifth year with a Rav4 ‘19. Non hybrid. Just got some suspension modifications and on road manners have change for much better. *Cusco front tower brace *Cusco rear Sway Bar *RS-R 1.2 inches drop suspension coils front and rear. With original struts and shock absorbers. No the floppy SUV any more. Great for highway speeds at the cost of 1 inch drop suspension and some comfort in city driving

Fantastic review from a real user. I have the same car, bought new, and now with similar miles. This review would have been exactly what I would say for my car.

Great review, balanced and fair. I have a Rav and for UK roads it's pretty big, it makes me smile when you guys describe it as compact. 😄 that said, it does like tiny compared to whatever that massive grey thing is it's parked next to.

I got the Toyota RAV4 Prime last year and am SO in LOVE I actually have kiss marks on it! I've only filled the tank twice since I bought it last June & that's only because I neglected to plug it in. For all of my in-town driving, it's fully electric; and I love everything about it, including that if I want to go on longer trips I can.

I just got a 2023 XLE AWD in Blueprint color. It's such a pretty car. Got the door guards and edge guards and it just pops. She got a workout from a blizzard already and passed easily. I'm sitting in front of my wood stove, wearing the same hat as the lovely lady in the video. Merry Christmas everyone!

I had that same RAV4 2020 and sold it, now I regret it as it is an excellent suv and its value remains!……..don't change it!

Loved the review! I have a 2021 RAV4 XSE and had to replace my tire the other day due to the flat. The spare tire actually isn't full size! It's half the width of a normal tire and is only meant for 100 miles / 50 mph via the handbook :). It's still better than a mini donut!!!

I purchased my RAV4 in 2021, 2.5 ltr Hybrid AWD, I absolutely love it, averaging 47mpg in the summer and 45.7 in the winter, I would certainly change it for another one

I've got the same model and color and love it! My gripes about my Rav4 XSE is the buttons for the overhead cabin lights aren't backlit so at night you're poking around trying to find the right button to turn on the cabin lights. Same issue with the door locks and window buttons (only the driver button is back lit), and the headlight selector switching from "on", "running lights", "AUTO" and "DRL OFF" is a guessing game since its not back lit also. The driver side mirror seems to have a distorted view (had the same issue with my Mazda but not with any of my other cars).

I'm English. What are tabs please? Great video, thank you. I recently traded in my 9 year old LR4, for a Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which I'm very pleased with. The Toyota, as a Hybrid is very different to what I'm used to. The mpg is frequently around twice, or more, what I was getting with my Land Rover, plus petrol (gas) is significantly cheaper than diesel here in England. I'm a retired engineer and am astonished at the high standard of engineering design and development with respect to Toyota Hybrids.

Review is 100% spot on! My wife loves her XSE Hybrid & so do I (except the gas-tank issue). Way cool to have a young women doing a review instead of another grease rag.

Nice positive, and thorough, overview! 👌💯 I've got a 2016 Rav4 Hybrid right now and love it, but def want to upgrade to the 2019+ like you have. I'd get the white XSE as well.. gorgeous trim! Cheers

Thanks Nicole for an honest and thoughtful review. I appreciate that there were a couple issues, but glad that Toyota fixed them! I was wondering how it handles in snow? Does the all wheel drive kick in and help keep the vehicle straight - or do you get any snow there? Seems like a lot of rain - the all wheel drive should be effective for that too... Very nice choice in color - looks very sharp!

We love our Rav4 hybrid but as older drivers, our major complaint is that the dashboard is often impossible to see. Also, window controls and door locks are not lit so it is difficult to find them at night.

This was super helpful from someone who actually drives the RAV4 hybrid. Going shopping for one asap.

I just bought a 2023 Rav4 Hybrid! Love it ❤

Getting the latest model always have the potential of having to deal with some issues resulting from the new design. You can be sure that the problem with the gas tank and its sensor, and the rattle noise was addressed on the 2021 and later units. If all was totally fixable, there is no reason to not love the car now as before. Something similar happened to the current CR-V model and its Turbo engine issues with the oil leaking into the cylinders, but in the Rav4 case, it was not that serious like an engine major issue, almost becoming into a legal action. Thanks for the video, I know my next vehicle will be a Rav4.

Great review… I’m loving my 2019 Hybrid, comfortable, smooth drive, great safety features and fantastic fuel economy. Well worth having the panoramic glass roof to lighten the interior. Toyota now do an update to the infotainment system on the 2019/20 cars to give you Apple CarPlay which is well worth having 👍

Great review Nicole - I love hearing from real owners because we know it is coming from someone who understands the car well and is not providing us "hype". I love the exterior color as I am biased to white vehicles :) Do you find the heating steering getting really warm or just weak?

Just bought a 2022 RAV4 Prime in November. I’m loving it as well. Mine is super sonic red. Like yours, it’s absolutely gorgeous!

Good video, i had mine for 2 years now. Under 20,000 miles. This car is very safe and reliable, with the best mpg for a suv.

Never heard of TABS before. I live in MD and we don’t pay taxes, just $180 for registration every 2 years. Some of these so called “green” states are just ripping off customers

Loved your review on this vehicle. I'm so torn between the RAv4 or the Corolla cross that JUST came out. I love both cars. I don't know which to choose XD. Awesome video and thank you for the transparency.

Thanks for a fantastic and honest review Nicole. Much appreciated. I'm in the market for a compact SUV. I live up here in Canada. The RAV4 is $3000 cheaper than the Honda CRV and $2000 less than the Mazda CX5. I am leaning toward the RAV4 but was wondering if you could share your experiences with: 1. The 2.5 engine. Does it seem to have sufficient power especially on the highway? I know you have the hybrid version 2. Driving in snow. We get a lot of that in Canada where I am with a mix of freezing rain in it at times. How does the RAV4 drive in snow. Thank you again. Keep up the great work.

I 100% agree with this. I just got the rav 4 2022 XLE, I rarely have complaints about the car & overall love it 😁

It's crazy stumbling on this review as I myself have owned my Rav4 (2019 bought in 2020) for 2 years now and previously owned an Acura RSX. It's awesome getting to see a review from someone who transitioned from the same vehicle to the same vehicle.

I get my Limited Hybrid Rav4 White in 10 days...

Thanks for the great and informative review! Are the seats/headrests comfortable? I test drove a RAV4 XLE hybrid with cloth seats and found it to be too stiff. Thanks!

This is actually one of the best and to the point reviews I've seen lately. Please post more stuff

Thanks for the review, I bought my 2 month ago and I love it is the description of perfection for me and really like everything from my car, I haven’t had problems with it

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Thank you. Your review helped me make my decision on a purchase of 2022 XLE Premium.

Thanks for mentioning the $75 hybrid tax. I’m shooing for a hybrid rav4 and had no idea this tax was a thing. I’ll still probably buy one, but at least I won’t be surprised when I see that charge for my tabs. Thanks!

Like your thorough review and opinions. We just purchased a 2023 Rav4 hybrid. My daughter will be using it. Good to hear you love yours. Hoping she has as much luck as you.

After watching this video I went and purchased a 2022 Rav4. Took a couple of weeks to receive it. Never seen or test driven one. I have had the car a couple of weeks now. No complaint,s. Actually pretty nice car. Well worth the extra money.

We are in the process of (waiting for a ship from Japan) purchasing a 2023 RAV4 XLE Premium Hybrid. It was very helpful and reassuring to see this video. Thank you for sharing. 👍

I loved your review! I just ordered a 2022 Toyota RAV4 XLE. I sold my Honda Civic last September and I wanted to upgrade to something bigger. I was excited but your review definitely made me even more excited. Thank you!

To everyone who has a 2019-2022 rav4, whether gas or hybrid, if you see that something is not working as it should, or feel a strange smell, check if there is no leak inside the car for water. This is a factory defect. Mine had several separate things and everything turned out because of that. It will take 2-3 days for a full inspection and up to 1 month or more to fix all the damage.

I just picked up my Prime XSE with the tech package two days ago. Right away I have a few issues that I hope Toyota will fix down the road: 1. unlike Mazda CX-5 or Audi Q5, the cargo cover does not attach to the back door. When you try to reach the back of the trunk, you will have to release the cover, or bend down. Then sometimes I forgot to reattach the cover. CX-5 & Q5 will lift the cover up when opening the hatch to provide easy access to the trunk. 2. the brick like power indicator should be half way on the charge cable, not so close to the plug going in the wall outlet. Not every owner lives in a house that has wall outlets almost down near the ground, or able to install a hook on a wall to hang the heavy indicator. Why don't they provide the hanging cable attached on the indicator to hang onto a hook if that's what they recommended? 3. Likely this one is unique to people living in a condo/apartment and also it's for the Canadian models, the headlight selection is missing the off option to turn off the lights on the back. Sure, daytime running light is required in Canada, but it does not require all the lights on the back to turn on at the same time. The only option is to leave it on Auto. That is an issue for me when going in the U/G parking, the headlight turns on and blinding oncoming vehicle driving up the ramp.

In regard to the full size spare tire. Yes it is just a temporary spare tire but a full size tire will fit in the compartment. What I did was when it was time to replace my tires I kept one of the best old ones. I ordered a matching replacement wheel off of e bay and mounted the old tire on it. Now I still have matching wheels if I should ever have a flat and can drive as fast and far as I want. You have to do a little rearranging of the jack but it will fit. Nice job designing this Toyota.

Awesome review thank you! Feels very relatable as another Washingtonian, from someone who doesn't some how work for a dealership or something.

Thank you for this great review! I have a 2021 and I’m loving it so far, it’s my best car ever and I’m probably going to continue buying Toyota!

Ahhh thank you for this review! I'm in the process of researching my next car and RAV4 is at the top of my list. Your car is gorgeous. I love the white and black trimming and rims.

My husband is a bass head, so I’m really glad you touched on the audio stuff. No one ever does, and that’s always one of the first things he asks about (usually because he intends to replace the amp/sub later), and it’s information regularly either not known, or glossed over. He will appreciate this info tremendously since we are possibly in the market for a RAV4 sometime in 2022/2023

Thanks for the great video. I am contemplating getting a 2024 RAV4. It’s looks like a fantastic car!

"Has great visibility" then we all see the lifted truck next to it. Haha, love it. Glad you are enjoying this, I wanted to see a review since I did by one for my mom after doing some extensive research and this video just puts another layer of icing on the cake. God bless, stay safe and I hope this car lasts you 10 + years.

So i had 2021 rav4 xse tech package with jbl audio just like yours but in silver. Got 125k km on it. Loved a lot about it, the gas savings, the speed, the audio.... I really hated how loud it was on the highway though and sold it before i ran it into the ground with such high kms... got lexus nx fsprt 2023, and realized how bad the rav4 actually was , considering how expensive it was. Nx is much quiter on the highway, drives smoother, much more powerful, looks much better, and even the base audio is much much more cleaner than the jbl. The only regret is the gas. I spend about 300$ more on this lexus than the rav4...

She is gorgeous! Thank you for the review! You sold me with panoramic sunroof.

Thank you so much for this! So nice hearing from a regular person other than a car lot salesperson lol

From the first 2 min. I understand you re in a passion with this car. Mine will arrive in the end of this month.

I bought my RAV4 in December. It is really a nice car. I always put my road bike at the back and go to beach for cycling. Enjoy you ride. You have a beautiful car.

Great review!! I have a 2021 Rav4 Hybrid XSE also except my color is Silver. Also love the vehicle!!! Stay safe!

We were just hit from behind at a stop sign on Friday. Our car had to be towed. Looking at the rav 4. Had a tuscon and I loved it. Thank you for your review! It helps a lot to determine what car we will be getting.

I have a 2020 Rav4 getting 45MPG all gas. You are right they are a keeper. Good for long trips, around town off road + the power it has to get up and move. 🚗

I too am in love with the current RAV 4, it for me is the perfect vehicle, oh yeah it is pretty fast. There ia a good reasion there are so many on the road, they are awesome vehicels!

2020 RAV4 XLE 50,000 mile perfect have not had any issues. Nothing to have to take it back for repair! 👍🏻. Love mine too! Came out of a 2004 Honda CRV 241,000. Great suv but could no go back to Honda with different issues has delusion CVT transmission Toyota all the way! The best!

I currently Drive a Lexus NX which I am deeply in love with. Unfortunately the higher gas prices have made owning the truck too costly and thus I am considering a Hybrid. I appreciate your video because the Rav 4 is at the top of my list of Hybrids to consider and watching your review has made my decision much easier. So thank you for the great review and providing your honest opinion. I am looking at the 2023 Rav 4 "Woodland" edition which is being released for the first time. Very beautiful and I can't wait to see it in person.

I'm looking into getting the 2022 rav4. I've never own a Toyota before so I've been watching alot of reviews. Thank you for sharing your experience!

I love this vehicle and is a top contender, not only with its ability to keep you centred in that lane after a couple drinks (joking), although the intervention and vibration of the wheel would soon get old. Great cargo capacity and overall (kind of looks like a storm trooper) is very cool to look at.

I am researching purchasing a Toyota RAV4 hybrid and your video is helping me make the decision I appreciate the honest feedback of your vehicle

rav owners love this car because not only is it stylish and safe...they are fast cars

Great review from an actual Rav 4 owner . You tell it like it is , good and bad . Kept up the great work .

I’m purchasing a 22 Rav like yours. Mine is 24 yrs old. She has served me well.

Great review of the Hybrid RAV4. I very much appreciate your honesty and In-depth analysis of the Vehicle. ❤️

I want this car. But the market won't allow it. Good job buying this at the right time.

I loveeeee my 2018 Rav 4 hybrid. I would love the new model look but I am so happy with my purchase.

I have a 2019 Toyota Corolla for almost three years, been thinking of getting a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE. I get it Toyota isn’t perfect, but glad those fixes were diagnosed and fixed. Thank you for the sincere and helpful updates and final thoughts.

Gorgeous, the car is nice as well. The Car Care Nut details some of the problems encountered with certain years of Rav 4's. They are mostly easy fixes......I like the look of the Rav, but also like the Lexus NX.

I have the Hybrid Limited and agree with most of your likes and dislikes. I think the car is kinda ugly inside and out, but it is such a good car and I like the way it drives. When I first got it, it seemed a little stiff and there was a little more road noise than expected. Mine has all the features except for the panoramic sunroof. I have the regular sunroof so; I am a little disappointed there. You did a good job on your review. It's nice to see the reviewer do their research before putting the video out.

This was the nicest review I've ever seen. Thank you