View all 18 consumer vehicle reviews for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 on Edmunds, or submit your own review of the 2021 RAV4. One advantage of the top – opening hatch , at least for delivery drivers, is the ability to back close enough to loading docks to more easily load cargo . Gas engined Liberties do little better than half that on Fuelly, and the overall diesel Liberty average is 23 mpg. These new crop of CUV’s are pathetic. Start a Booking. She also said the seats were like sitting on a park bench they were so hard and that it rode and drove worse than her husbands pickup truck! This is TTAC – we are always discussing CUVs. Interesting comparison to the Highlander. 69 Comments on “Rental Review: 2014 Toyota RAV4 LE...” EMedPA. Does handling at least benefit? Or just slip it in part-time for those slippery days. Enjoy the outstanding ride-quality of this compact SUV, equally suited to city driving or the cross-country road trip. Toyota originally designed the Rav4 for the female market in Japan. Well, not the Toyota RAV4; it pumps out less CO2 than most city-dwelling small cars. You’ll overcorrect trying to merge onto the freeway, and ECO mode just furthers these tendencies. Maybe it’s par for the course with anything in that price range, but it doesn’t seem as common on affordable American cars or VWs. Most of the press coverage about the RAV4’s redesign focused on three obvious changes. Ehhhh… no. The Toyota straddles the median of the class in most physical dimensions but offers both more rear legroom and more usable cargo capacity than my father’s Escape and several competitors. FYI, Toyota’s press site says the 2.5 is now DI, http://toyotanews.pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+2014+rav4+entune+audio+advanced+safety.htm. Despite its status as the base trim, the LE is not missing any amenities. Thanks but no thanks. Review 12. And I’m not sure about the Rogue yet. SUVs are all gas-guzzling planet-polluters, right? Share review. It either is a roll over hazard, is lower or wider than what people want, or has springs / roll bars that are stiff enough to counteract all that CGH. Hence the swinging rear door. It’s good to get a view from someone who likes the car and who has put his money where his mouth is. It isn’t a Real Rav if it doesn’t have a spare tire hanging on its a$$. Remember, a carwow Toyota RAV4 lease deal includes free delivery, road tax for the contract length and the car's full UK manufacturer warranty. Road, wind and engine noise are all subdued around town and at highway speeds. I can think of worse places to cut corners. As far as visibility goes, that’s unfortunately par for the class. Using the term ‘sleeper’ very lightly here… we are discussing CUVs. Sadly, there have been so many insurance claims for street parking incidents it will never be a pristine looker in 5-10 yrs. i never had an issue with Toyota vehicles having side-opening tailgates. Change is inevitable, but it isn’t always predictable. The Toyota RAV4 was redesigned for model year 2013, but I hadn’t driven one yet. And as for the Outlander you mentioned, I don’t honestly know why anyone would purchase it. It did get good mileage, 28 mpg loaded with 5 people and luggage, with climate control on auto (A/C running), and going 70-75 on the highway. I traded mine for an Equinox that was $4,000 cheaper OTD, but you see zillions of both cars here in North Jersey. Answer is easy, get a lower CGH (car). Not bad. Is it a desperate attempt to make cars on stilts handle like cars that are not on stilts? I always thought the last generation V6 RAV4 was quite the sleeper. Basically a little CUV GTI. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV v Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2020 Comparison February 2020 Review 17. These faults are made ever more obvious by the fact that they traded in a 2005 Highlander Limited for it. Enjoy comfort and utility in a midsize SUV rental. not sure why some companies can get it right but others have such problems with this (maybe stronger/more expensive materials are necessary in the pillars to keep them thinner?). Truth behind Toyota RAV4 Hybrid delays: 10 things buyers need to know but aren t always told CarAdvice . Whether you need a Toyota rental for your next fishing trip or while your Toyota being serviced by our Marietta Toyota service team, we’ll help you find the perfect Toyota RAV4 with our Toyota Rent-A-Car program. Which is why I drive a 328i wagon and not an X3. She didn’t care for the dash and found rear visibility lacking. You’re more polite than I am: the ergonomics in the Toyota are absolutely atrocious. It’s a bizzarre, idiotic, wrong-headed myth. There is definitely a lot to like here. I think they are better than they were, it’s just that everyone else has improved so much. As I recall, AMC has the diesel variant. Rediscover your sense of adventure When you Rent a Toyota RAV4. I guess I didn’t pick up the harshness on the test drive, but this thing feels like a truck, maybe even worse. Not the case anymore and pretty unmistakable and boring now. Over the last 25 years, the RAV4 has been one of the biggest-selling models in the world, and a pioneer for the current trend of car-based SUV-style vehicles. The ability of the 6-speed automatic’s torque converter to lock at just 12mph also helped me beat EPA estimates for both FWD (24 city, 31 highway, 26 combined) and AWD (22 city, 29 highway, 25 combined). I think the RAV4 would be toward the bottom of my list because I can’t find anything I particularly like about it. I love that it has a 4WD “lock”. If you want to see out of your car without the aid of electronics, a Chrysler minivan seems to be one of the few viable choices left. When I closed the the rear passenger’s seat door it the tinny sound frame echoed like an empty gym. In a decidedly non-scientific poll, everyone who sat in both vehicles preferred the design and perceived richness of the Ford. But exactly how good is the RAV4’s efficiency? Surprisingly, our 2003 Kia Sorento EX (which was equipped with a full 4WD system and which *was* a truck) was smoother than the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe that we test drove, as well as the Nissan Murano that ultimately replaced the Kia…. After some hurried preparations and two flights, I found myself standing on a rental lot. Research the 2021 Toyota RAV4 at cars.com and find specs, pricing, MPG, safety data, photos, videos, reviews and local inventory. This is where things start to get a little… rough. Toyota spiffed up the interior, got rid of the full size spare on matching wheel, and added a six-speed shift and backup camera right out of the Camry parts bin. No doubt about it, tinny door thumps tell you everything there is to know about quality. That said, I don’t get the obsession with door thumps. Even with an optimal balance of spring, bar, and shock a jounce of one wheel is going to smack the isolation bushings. Toyota Rav4 Review Car Advice. Like the CRV reviewed here, it doesn’t help with body roll either. The expert What Car? Yes, he was too polite. Toyota RAV4 I used in 2011 for three weeks performed flawlessly, and the fact that the car was not shiny new maybe get me past some police radar points. “RAV4′s interiors still seem to be of lesser quality than the Honda, at least the last time I looked.”. The Japanese have struggled with this for about 4 decades, and we all know they have been turning out absolute rubbish. I spent some time in one at the autoshow, no one was looking at RAV4, and had the car to my self. But even then, it must be tuned to get 29 mpg in mixed driving. “just not as good as they were a decade ago.”. Encore is a whole size smaller. We have a ’14 Limited. You won’t win many drag races, but you won’t be desperate for tailwinds. “As a man who occasionally wears sandals and socks…” Boy, you might have opened up a can of worms with that comment! There are a lot of CUV closet cases here, because you know, (cough, cough) my wife/gf wanted it so I had to go along, to keep peace. AWD + gobs of torque = moving smartly off the line. The door is heavy, can’t see out the back, and the wheel cover has been banged so many times it rattles. That tyre on the back forces doors, adding unnecessary weight, they’re a danger to the hoods of cars parked behind, less visibility, add to the hassle of opening, clsoing doors. The brakes are scrub speed in a commendably linear manner, but this just isn’t a car you want to hustle. The RAV4 has a lot going for it without checking a single option box, but consumers have no ways to fix issues like ride harshness or the ergonomics of secondary controls. If they have it … As far as my ideal compact CUV goes, I really like the look of the CX-5, but I like the drivetrain of the Forester. Get all the best car news, reviews and opinion direct to … I actually think the Escape is just as clumsily-designed as the RAV4, but having driven one, I would agree that it feels like a richer product than other vehicles in its class and price-range…sort of like a budget alternative to the Audi Q5 (which means that the Escape-based MKC will probably be on *very* good terms with me). A little tinny – mine never lost assorted squeaks and groans despite the dealer’s best efforts but mechanically bulletproof. I think they’re about the same in terms of quality. It is possible to spend over $33,000 on a fully-loaded RAV4 Limited, but you get the same engine, transmission and interior design as the proles who spent just $24,410 for an LE. Pretty crazy, power rating didnt’ seem to change a whole lot or at all? Best actual cargo space in class. Toyota RAV4 review | page 1 of 2. Yes, diesel is generally more expensive too. Are the diesel Liberties worth significantly more than their petrol-powered counterparts? Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2019 Review October 2019 Review 25 1. At best, this is a simulation of sportiness. BabyDrive Verdict. Engaging Sport mode doesn’t fire a hidden Windsor 302, but the electric steering tightens, transmission shifts quicken and throttle tip-in noticeably sharpens. Do that and it rides like a buckboard. Diesel; 06′ CRD. Such was the case with a recent death in the family. Here in central Mexico, and for reasons which I do not understand, these have been abandoned by the yuppity women crowd for CR-Vs long ago. To be honest, as labeled the ‘car guy’ in my circle of friends, my default recommendation is either the V6 RAV4 or used RX300. Rear and rear/side visibility is a problematic, and, as the review notes, the screen tends to wash out in the sun, and when it does you lose the rear camera view. Which is important to me. I don’t. They don’t fix blind spots on the interstate, but at least a rear camera and 6.1 inch LCD screen are now standard on all trims in 2014. Toyota got it spot on because the majority of buyers in Japan were female. One change I like about the Rav 4 redesign is the elimination of the rear mounted spare , also a PITA for loading cargo . Sport mode in the Toyota RAV4? Many reviews leave me wondering if the author actually drove the car; this one gives me a good idea of what to expect from a RAV4. Hauling five passengers and luggage for a weekend is viable, and seven feet of length are available when the 60/40 rear seats are folded. The dashboard looks like a 1980s box radio. First of all, I can’t believe that they really expect people to put premium fuel in the V6-equipped model. One of the advantages of the spare tire and swinging gate was that the Rav4 was distinguishable from all the other Ute’s. The rear floor is not quite flat (contrary to Toyota’s literature), but the rear hatch can be closed with 2”x4”x8’ boards propped against the front seatbacks. Share on. Angular lines and squared off edges abound giving the RAV4 enough individuality to be recognised in a crowded segment. To distract myself from weightier matters, I sought out something I hadn’t driven before. However, as just returned from Am I correct in saying that? The 2020 Toyota RAV4 is an excellent vehicle for your Marietta commutes and your off-road adventures with your family and friends. Thanks for writing in. This isn’t confidence-inspiring, but it isn’t uncommon either. They both agreed the tailgate opens the proper way now and that legroom and rear space are good. Buttons are hidden behind the steering wheel, and the second 12v receptacle (recessed at the base of the IP) can only be found by touch. As far as visibility goes, that’s unfortunately par for the class. And if you decide you're ready to buy, make sure you check out our New Car Buying service; you could save a four-figure sum on the RAV4 and loads of other cars without any awkward haggling. The RAV4 is still competitive where it counts for most consumers. My suggestion: pump Botox into the doors like Buick does with the Encore to give the illusion of vault like strength. I never warmed up to the seats, I’m sure the Softex and additional adjustments would help. Get the best deal on an Toyota RAV4 rental with No Birds. Yep, because it’s safer for Japan and other countries were they drive on the wrong side of the road. When you rent a RAV4, you'll enjoy: Too bad the thing squeeks and rattles and smells of toddlers. Turbopower. The headrests are backwards in the pics above, BTW. The beloved Mazda CX-5 and Ford Escape both do relatively well in transition. If you look at the rental information, you will also see that it likely says "Toyota Rav4 or similar." 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Less discussed was the fact that rear visibility was also discontinued. Back in 1994, when Toyota unveiled their new compact SUV, the RAV4 enjoyed the lucrative market to itself.. Neutrals: As a used proposition that Toyota name is as close to a watertight guarantee as it's possible to get. My takes: The good. Understeer builds quickly, and confidence never does. GM. Instant MPG readout coasting downhill, perhaps? Snow handling in Jan and Feb was quite good. do nothing to improve the harmony of the space. Also ugly, though not the car’s fault, was having to pay $40 plus fees etc for returning the car less than a half hour late (I usually rent from another company that’s more forgiving about this). Browse our website to find the best price on a Toyota RAV4 rent a car, as well as our other deals and discounts. Without the former V6, the Rav4 just isn’t the same anymore. I don’t much like the Tiguan, but I would consider a Jetta SportWagen as an alternative to all three of the aforementioned CUVs. I had a 2010 last – gen RAV4. The rough noisy ride on all but freeways is still there. In my experience, loose accessories like cargo covers are not in a rental car. It is offered in many different models, with various powertrains, to appeal to an expansive audience. Also, the brakes don’t inspire confidence. Gf’s parents bought a 2013 Limited last summer. – rear-mounted spare allows full-size spare plus more space for a larger cargo area – can be awkward when parked on steep sidehills. You don’t have a point. Bigger, more mature and considerably more refined, the RAV4 concept now seems to have grown in both confidence and competence. You can mitigate it to some extent by spending money on things like air or active suspension – my Range Rover both handles and rides noticeably better than a similarly sized Tahoe (but you PAY for that). I know this RAV4 is objectively better than its predecessor in a number of ways, but there was something about that last one that seemed more unique and likeable. Top five reviews of 2019 January 2020 Review 15. These days the manual is only available on the base model, but it used to be available with leather, xenons, nav, etc. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime’s powertrain starts with the familiar 2.5-L 4-cylinder found in the RAV4 Hybrid but tuned for higher output. All those compliant bushings lead to dead feeling steering and they’re still not enough. They ended up getting an Explorer AWD and seem happy enough with it overall save the mileage. With the rear seats down, the RAV4 has loads of storage. Though the brand new seating could be a little bit more comfortable, they take a bit of time to shape to your body’s requirements but once they’re spot-on, everything from the handling to the visibility delivers an overall nice ride. I give up, you’re right! The Europeans noticed and got rid of the nuisance first. Sorry for the loss of your family member, Daniel. I’m glad Toyota finally offered an all black interior as I think that really improves the interior and makes the shifter bezel a little more subtle. Hoping for a vehicular cocoon, I blew through the paperwork and headed east for New Jersey. DI means direct ignition in toyota speak, not direct injection. Don’t shoot me Pete! Maybe Buick should remove the Botox gun in the Daewoo factory, whoops sorry, GM Korea, and sales would increase. You'll love the sculpted, sleek exterior, the soft, inviting, spacious interior—and all the power you need to get where you're going. Is it because it’s safer to dismount the spare-tire that way if you’re on the side of the road (for certain countries)? You’re more polite than I am: the ergonomics in the Toyota are absolutely atrocious. Marcelo is full of it. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 XSE comes with an expected price of $41,425, which is almost $3,325 more from the base version. May 7th, 2014 at 11:45 am; Sorry for the loss of your family member, Daniel. Comparison’s put it at the bottom of the list above Jeep products. Glad that some, like you, notice the incongruence. Funny how the likes of CU branded the current gen as mostly new. Due to the smaller rear overhang, I guess the rear fender panel doesn’t flutter on the highway like the Camry’s does, and that’s a good thing. I have had 2 Rav4s in the past 2 years as rental cars, and neither had a cargo cover. I jumped in my in laws Q5 expecting German opulence and was staggered as to how stiff it is. That’s because the RAV4 is a hybrid, which means you fill it up with petrol, but there's also an electric motor to help drive the car along the road and cut fuel consumption in the process. It’s a problem that I first noticed on our family friend’s Lexus GX 470, but it applies to all three previous generations of the RAV4 as well. Sounds like no such praise could be given to the Rav4. Long before the likes of the Honda, Hyundai and Kia joined the lucrative “softroader” market, there was the RAV4. You can have the RAV4 as a plain hybrid that charges up as you drive, or a plug-in that gives you the option to, well, plug it in for a far greater electric-only range. A RAV4 XLE, as opposed to my entry-level LE, would be a better comparison on paper. My only complaints are no factory hitch in the US or harness for a utility trailer. – usually opened and closed by the driver, and as the driver walks to/from the driver’s door, the way the hatch opens and closes comes handily “to hand”. Toyota RAV4 Edge 2020 Review September 2020 Review 43 1. The car’s standard tune is obviously oriented for efficiency – RPMs stay low, and the throttle tuning is best described as relaxed. Wondering what the best used Toyota RAV4 2013 - 2019 is for your money? RAV4’s interiors still seem to be of lesser quality than the Honda, at least the last time I looked. Driving. It’s simple physics – TANSTAAFL. I don’t think the RAV4 shines on a spec sheet the way some competitors do, but the fundamentals are definitely solid. Sorry, I don’t buy it. Very touchy tip-in, but you get used to both. Toyota RAV4 2020 Review January 2020 Review 6. In reality though, the toys brought along by the XLE (dual-zone temperature, power moonroof, etc.) It was about time Toyota finally had the sense to make the tailgate open PROPERLY. Home Reviews SUVs 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser. It returned 29 mpg in a mix of urban/suburban driving, and it wasn’t even broken in. The Liberty with my BFG A/T’s can also travel through a foot snow like it’s nothing. – though the hatches hinge on the wrong side for North America, in the real world you infrequently use them while parked parallel to curbs or close to rushing traffic (opening the driver’s door is more dangerous). But if they did, the safety advanta would accrue for Europeans and Americans, but not for Japanese. It’s a much better vehicle than the Outlander, it commands relatively-low prices, and it is subprime-financing fodder. The original RAV4 helped kick-start the crossover frenzy decades ago, and the latest version reinvents itself with chunky styling and countless modern features. The ugly. My father’s new Escape SE provided a stark contrast. no way, Kix! Firstly, no idiot ever takes or mounts the spare when the door is open. Worse car at the show. The latest model is the fifth generation of RAV4, and was launched in early 2019. My boss and her husband spent an afternoon test driving a 2013 in LE trim similar to this tested vehicle. Since then Toyota has made a few updates so I was keen to try it for a week with my family and give it our BabyDrive testing. Or you can make it ride OK but it will handle like mush. Whether shoppers are seeking value, off-road capability, luxurious appointments or fuel efficiency, Toyota has a stylish and capable RAV4 model that likely fits the bill. The Golf had a vastly preferable ride while handling better. We almost test-drove one last week, but my grandmother decided the car’s interior was unwelcoming, so it was on to the next thing. Eighty-five-year-olds typically aren’t long for this world, but her stroke and swift passing was still sudden. When towing my 3,300lb 16ft camper I get 15-16mpg. The only way to make a tall car handle is to make the suspension really, really stiff to control the roll. ZERO steering feel, mushy brakes, mushy handling but a brittle ride at the same time. Because this is the Internet, the Sport button must be discussed. – doesn’t act as a roof to catch rain when open … but as we all know these recommendations fall on silent ears. No DI here folks. Interior has some glaringly cheap plastic and like the author said, that faux carbon fiber is just out of place. Of course, all of this comes at shocking prices (how is an R-line Tiguan $50k?). Japanese OEMs, at least on their non-luxury models, seem to wrap an impressively crash-worthy structure with sheet metal that is on par with a beer can. – repair costs for rear impacts are high Instead of “fixing” it for the rest of us, they prefer to save a buck. Hit the open road in style. Also, when you are configuring your Toyota RAV4 lease deal keep an eye out for the Similar cars section, where you can discover leasing deals for cars you might not have considered. They didn’t drive long enough to get a really accurate mileage test but the trip computer was saying 26. Funny, all these reviews in recent years of Japanese cars touch on the point that overall quality in many areas has fallen somewhat. And sometimes Panthers and Fox bodies. Maximum brightness and “day mode” were not enough to prevent the LCD screen from washing out in sunlight though. Most competitors, especially the CR-V, offer more cubbies and small touches, but RAV4’s overall cargo capacity is excellent. TTAC’s own Alex Dykes went further and provided an exhaustive review, but the basic changes are significant – the V6 was dropped, the external spare tire (now a just a compact) migrated under the hatch floor, and the rear hatch itself was redesigned to open on upright struts like the rest of the compact CUV class. Honda CR-V v Toyota RAV4 2019 … As a man who occasionally wears sandals and socks, I try to avoid making stylistic judgments (to my wife: I’m JUST getting the mail!). Amazing checking the box for the V6 on the previous version covered up a lot of sins. For budget travelers on Uganda safari to any remote destination, our 4x4 SUV Rav4 rental car is the best choice for you to hit the road in a new style. My 2010 RAV was amusing in the door-slamming department – you could actually see the sheet metal flutter as the doors were shut, accompanied by a hollow “bong”. I have a nearly 2 year old kiddo that quickly gets bored sitting in the back all alone, so I end up sitting back there with her quite often. I don’t agree. MPG’s are up. I’ll have to rig something up from Curt/Ecohitch. The RAV4 sits above the C-HR but below the rough-and-ready Land Cruiser in Toyota's SUV line-up. Excellent review full of pertinent details and pictures to back it up. Customers who can look past this may instead be put off by the crossover’s ride. I think you could ding the ’03 Protege I had by giving it a dirty look. – can be opened with long things on the roof without hitting them I’ve seen optioned as such on the street. The vehicle had 24K miles, so I’m assuming it didn’t need a break job. Best to wise up and realize this isn’t a Wrangler – no need for a full size spare. I had several as rentals, and have had a couple new ones too. Oingo-boingo. Why do so many CUV’s ride so harshly? Versatility, utility, reliability – those are the RAV’s strong suits. Same goes for the “airport curb” thing. – no more frequently obstructed from having enough clearance to open than top-hinged hatches Accentuated by Trifecta. So it’d probably be one of those two, or the Escape. The RAV4 didn’t squeak 31-32 mpg on the highway. Engine is adequate for the application, transmission works well. 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