Toyota RAV4
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Overall Better but not the Best Interior or Features, Kinda Disappointed on Tech and Convenient Aspects
2023 RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid AWD, still sunroof need to be opened by hand like 2005/08 while other brands offer switch options even back then and looks cheaper and quite outdated.At the same time, interior designs and protective factors of interior parts really outdated compared to styles and materials used in Chinese cars with good quality over plastic covers here and there.
Doors handles do not have pockets to close doors with minimum efforts and convenient ways like CHR. Need to lean a bit outside and grab the big old handlebar of the door t... Read more
o pull the door with all power like a lorry door. Women with average body types find it hard to deal with the matter and men might have no exceptions. There is no head up display and this offer by all Korean basic cars nowadays. Extremely disappointed for its adaptation to latest basic tech features. No options to upgrade for a factory fitted dashcam with subscription method to proceed with or quick connecting points for Dash cam installation rather wiring the whole car with the whole dashcam wires up and down like old days. Having dashcams and a cam system similar to Tesla Cam is a must with rising car related crimes plus real time communication methods & cloud storage options. It is an added value and love to have those features, so no need to worry about third party cam systems or what to buy. Dash cam is the biggest concern that comes right away after purchasing the new car for any car buyer. Also, it could be integrated to the system through the production process by the manufacture quite easily over what to trust or spend on from the customer end. Haval offers quick connect point for dashcam and its smart as well convenient rather wires are hanging here and there or middle of the phone charging space like an Asian communication centre within the car. Almost all other aspects are better and worth to go for, but above those are real downsides, if you compare same range SUV by Korean or Chinese manufactures with enormous features and tech Intergrations.A massive change from my 2008 Corolla Conquest
We decided as retirees we had earned a luxury vehicle. I ordered a Rav 4 Cruiser & all the bells & whistles including a chromed bull bar & CB.The 12 month wait was worth it
Fitted out like the Lexus. Plenty of room. Plenty of power.
The downside of the Rav
1, the brushed steel looking trim inside reflects too much in the sun.
2, engine a little noisy with harsh acceleration.
3, NO built in Sat Nav.
4, the magnetic charging base won’t work with my iPhone 13Pro Max due to the lens protector. Meaning the phone isn’t flat.
5, the size of the pla... Read morece for the magnetic charging base is too small for my iPhone 13Pro Max. 6, lots of wind noise at speed due to the size of the side mirrors. 7, still quite a lot of road noise from the tyres, 8, petrol release button awkward to reach as it’s low on the dash, 9, finally people keep walking up to me asking me how much I paid. Pluses, 1, absolute luxury 2, very quiet on normal driving around town. 3 extremely economical using only 4.3 litres per 100 kilometres. 4, 900 kilometres on a full tank. To fill up $70. 5, Auto wipers are amazing in every aspect. 6, Headlights are brilliant in every sense. 7 amazing turning circle. 8, rides the bumps like being on air. 9, excellent & easy steeeing. 10, wonderful acceleration on every hill. 11, great all round visibility, 12, wing mirrors provide great side vision, 14, the digital rear vision mirror allows you to see every lane when turned on. A must if you have a load that restricts vision. 15, electric seats are perfect. 16, heated seats a must in winter. 17, air con seats help to keep you cool, 18, climate control with twin controls keeps the wife happy. 19, air con is quiet but very powerful. 20, cornering in smooth with no extra body roll.
Still going strong as new
I purchased my RAV 4 Cruiser Hybrid in 2020 after waiting almost 9 months for it and was it worth the wait. I was downgrading from a Ford Territory (after 10 years) as it was causing trouble and didn't need a big SUV as my children were out of the car seats. While searching I saw many YouTube reviews of the RAV4 and what drawn me was the hybrid system. I get per tank an average of 950 and fill up every 2 - 3 weeks. It is smooth to drive and spacious cabin especially in the back when the seats are slightly reclined. Boot space is massive as I c... Read morean fit 8 filled shopping bags or 4 massive suitcases. If you have a heavy foot this car will GOOOOOO!!! Capped price servicing is fair aswell from Toyota (any Toyota Dealer) around $250 per 6 months. Super happy with my car especially the heated front seats (my all-time favourite feature).Better then expect
I purchased this car in may 2023... I had a fair idea that the car will be good... it wasn't until I got the car and used it that it exceed all my expectations. I have had no issues at all and the car feels very solid and safe. I have 2 daughters and I honestly feel at ease. It's definitely worth the money. I bought a mazda cx5 brand new before this car, although the Mazda had a bit more bells and whistles I will still prefer the rav4 over the Mazda. Show detailsWorst voice recognition ever
The absolute worst voice recognition I’ve ever seen - you simply cannot use voice to find an address. It’s absolutely horrible and cannot find a street even close to resembling the street you mentioned. Show detailsBest choice
I received their service they were very efficient and professionalCould have been a great car
The car drives well and is very economical, however for a car costing not too far off $60000, Toyota seems to have cut on some details to save costs with the result that they have wasted the opportunity to provide a really good car.There is no navigation system unless I connect my mobile phone with a USB cable and use Android Auto.
My biggest complaint is the very poor incandescent bulbs used in the reversing lights. At night on a dark driveway the light is too weak to see the edge of the drive, bushes etc through the windows or on the revers... Read moreing camera. On Rav 4 forums this problem has been mentioned for years, with no remedial action by Toyota. A visit to an Auto Electrician, who knew about the problem, fixed the problem for $50. Poor customer service from Toyota.
Excellent! Cheap to run/service. A fantastic small car with lots of space inside. Not 1 problem since owning
I purchased my 2011 RAV4 CV 6 years ago with 50,000km for $17k and some change after being recommend by a trusted friend (who owns two) and 3 x mechanics. My uncle has also owned an older 2004 model since I was a kid and it’s still going strong. It’s been 100% worth it as it’s provided the extra space I needed and hasn’t had one issue. I’ve used it for my private catering business and has allowed me to own a small car that basically turns into a spacious wagon with the seats down. I’m needing to upsize now as my business is growing and I can’t ... Read moreseem to find a larger wagon or van with the same reliability and value. I’m considering keeping it as a second car when I purchase a larger wagon/van. I don’t really want to sell it. Highly recommended.No bells and whistles but if it’s reliability, space and affordability you’re after then this is a very safe bet from what I can tell. Go Toyota, you nailed it on this model!Toyota RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid AWD
We have owned our RAV4 for close to 24 months and put 35000km on the odometer in that time driving over various distances from local around town to 1000km road trips. We initially had to wait 4 months for our car, I have heard it’s close to 12 months now due to demand (recommend checking with your local dealer). I also recommend shopping around for the best deal, I contacted several dealers and the prices differed by thousands of dollars. We purchased ours from Torque Toyota at North Lakes QLD, we also have it serviced there and can’t fault the... Read more dealership in anyway. The car has been a dream to drive, fuel economy varies but on average around 5.5_6.5kms per 100km, if you just drive it around town with speed limits under 80km you will get the 5.5ltrs but on the open road at 100km both engines do the work which is pretty Normal for a hybrid. We chose a hybrid as many people don’t factor in the cost of electricity with a pure electric and we all know that the cost of power is rising exponentially! This and the fact we travel remotely throughout Queensland such as Brisbane to Longreach and there’s plenty of nothing between small country towns. All things to consider when purchasing a electric vehicle. Some issues to consider with the RAV, the reverse camera Quality isn’t on par with some competitors, clarity improvements are required here Toyota. Boot opening alarm ⏰ is loud, great to wake the neighbours at 5am in the morning, it’s a safety feature but if you don’t like it talk to your dealership and they can change it so it just beeps to let you know it’s operating and stops rather that beeping the entire time it is opening and closing. Passenger seat is not height adjustable and tall people may find this uncomfortable (especially models with a sunroof) so I recommend sitting in all the seats. And for all those people who like the black badges on the edge, you can achieve the same result using a product called Plasti dip which you can buy in aerosol spray at super cheap and watch YouTube for instructions. Any questions don’t hesitate to reach out.Amazing car
Bought my 2003 in 2021 as a temporary car. I can't believe this car. It now has 340k on the clock and has been the most reliable car I have ever owned in my 50 years of driving. It's incredibly well built. I can't find any justification to replace it even though my previous car was an Audi and before that a Mercedes. Show detailsGreat car to drive
We decided to move to a hybrid for environmental reasons after owning a diesel SUV for years. We have had our RAV4Edge for 5 months and absolutely love it. It is so quiet to drive, but has excellent pickup and driveability. Plenty of room inside, and comfortable seating. The Jungle Khaki colour is unique and very attractive. We have had no mechanical issues. The car was great and very economical on a recent long drive. We are now RAV4 fans! Show detailsNice car in general but some major issues with GX model
We got the car as we are a family of 4 needed extra space. The car delivers in this regard along with a solid performance when driving with the engine. The battery is not that powerful and hardly gets a look in with the exception of reversing out of our driveway but this isn’t a real problem and certainly not a dealbreaker for us.The biggest issue is the key. With two toddlers we often have our hands full and expected a car as up to date as a brand new Toyota to have a smart key system where you don’t have to constantly look for the key to ... Read more
open and close the door. Unfortunately this model (the GX Hybrid) does not have that feature. It’s a major problem for us as we are constantly having to put the kids down and taking time looking around for the key and we are not used to doing this. Our other cars which are both six years old have this feature as standard so it was a little unexpected that Toyota (a brand which I always held in high esteem technically at least) does not offer this. I’ve spoken to Toyota who understood and if anything seem surprised that the GX did not have this feature, they’ve checked and unfortunately I cannot pay for an upgrade. The technology just is not compatible with the GX. Basically it means we’re not very happy with our purchase and I cannot in good faith recommend anyone to buy this model of this car. Shame on Toyota for not offering something as necessary as this as standard on ALL their models. PLUS - we waited almost a year and a half for it!Great Car BUT!!!!
You need to remember to switch off interior lights so don't come on when opening doors, open your drivers side door immediately when switching car off so turns off the headlights or you will flatten the really quite useless auxillary car start 12v battery - Toyota please fix this design flaw - Onto my 2nd Auxillary car starting battery in 2 years - Home & Business 50/50 and use car daily and book serviced at book service requied intervals Show detailsDrives well that’s about it
I use my car as a run around for my family the computer system is a nightmare, voice recognition is useless and sat nav is just as useless when I brought this up at the dealers he agreed and told me to use maps on my phone. Central locking doesn’t work properly and no matter how many times I’ve brought this up I’m dismissed and told it’s because my keys are in my handbag and I’m “pressing” on them. It’s crap. It gets worse…after having the computer system replaced no less than 8 months later it’s just died, no access to map, which is useless a... Read morenyway, no reverse camera, can’t get a text messages read it just died. The dealer Peter Kittle is useless and think it’s ok for me to drive around like this for weeks while they inspect it and then order parts. Cars a lemon and the most uncomfortable vehicle to sit in.Definately worth a Test Drive
I am a Toyota driver, driven everything from Camry to CHR and now a 2021 RAV4 Hybrid. Great on economy, pricing, comfort and safety aspects. Do yourself a big favour. Show detailsQuestions & Answers
can rav4 be flat towed behind a motorhome?
I have a 2005 rav4 sport and I thought when I bought it it had either a warning beep or the headlights automatically switched off when exiting and locking the car if the headlights were left on. Have had the car 5 years and recently my wife has been caught a couple of times with a flat battery after leaving her lights on. My question is does this model have an automatic off feature and/or an audio warning noise?
What is the best year for the rav4
I don't completely understand your question, could you provide some more context. The current model came in 2020, and I doubt due to it's popularity Toyota will change it' s design anytime soon. If yo... Read more
u are thinking of buying one, I would suggest buying the current model or if you are looking second hand a 2021/2022 model. In my experience every time a car manufacture brings out a new model with significant design changes, it's best to wait a few a year until they work out the kinks. That's why we waited until 2021 to purchase ours. We have had no issues at all with ours to date, and we are just about to hit 40,000km. Driven it everywhere, short and long distances, sometimes 1000km or more. Comfortable, quiet, great on fuel, great for a family of 4 just the right size.Details
Category | Midsize / Medium SUVs | Midsize / Medium SUVs | Midsize / Medium SUVs | Midsize / Medium SUVs |
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Starting Price | $49,062 | $45,940 | $42,953 | $40,378 |
Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
Drive Type | All Wheel Drive (AWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
Fuel Type | Electric, Hybrid and Petrol | Hybrid | Hybrid | Petrol |
Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L | 55 L | 55 L |
Engine | 4 Cylinder 2.5L | 4 Cylinder 2.5L | 4 Cylinder 2.5L | 4 Cylinder 2.0L |
Max Power | 163kW | 160kW | 160kW | 127kW @ 6600rpm |
Max Torque | 221Nm @ 3600rpm | 221Nm @ 3600rpm | 221Nm @ 3600rpm | 203Nm @ 4400-4900rpm |
Country of Manufacture | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
Phone Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wireless), Bluetooth and USB | |||
Wireless Charger | Yes | |||
Maximum Towing Capacity (braked) | 1,500 kg | 480 kg | 480 kg | 800 kg |
Maximum Towing Capacity (unbraked) | 750 kg | 480 kg | 480 kg | 750 kg |
Manufacturer Warranty | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) |
Keyless Features | ||||
Keyless Locking/Unlocking | No | |||
Ignition | Remote Start | |||
Headlights | ||||
Headlight Type | LED | |||
Safety Features | ||||
Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | |||
Lane Assistance | Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | |||
Dimensions | ||||
Kerb Weight | 1,760 kg | |||
Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 190 mm | 190 mm | 190 mm |
Driver Information | ||||
Built-In Navigation System | Yes | |||
Digital Radio (DAB+) | Yes | |||
Release date | ||||
Manual | Download manual |
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