Author Topic: 2019 Toyota Rav4 (Read 60015 times)

ArticSteve · « **Reply #220 on:** January 03, 2019, 11:25:43 pm »

^^

Drove a 2017 A4 stripper rental and had to move the seat up.

EV Dan · « **Reply #221 on:** January 30, 2019, 03:19:57 pm »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17HZ4hBqna0
Rav4 Hybrid in snow. I'd appreciate if someone could translate, just pros and cons maybe..

rrocket · « **Reply #222 on:** January 30, 2019, 03:29:06 pm »

There's a couple American vids of hybrid Rav in the snow I've watched....

EV Dan · « **Reply #223 on:** February 01, 2019, 06:49:33 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on January 30, 2019, 03:29:06 pm

There's a couple American vids of hybrid Rav in the snow I've watched....

For 2019 Hybrid?

rrocket · « **Reply #224 on:** February 01, 2019, 06:56:39 pm »

Quote from: EV Dan on February 01, 2019, 06:49:33 pm

Quote from: rrocket on January 30, 2019, 03:29:06 pm
There's a couple American vids of hybrid Rav in the snow I've watched....
For 2019 Hybrid?

No, 2018.

It's not like the 2019 will be appreciably different in the snow...

EV Dan · « **Reply #225 on:** February 01, 2019, 07:14:37 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on February 01, 2019, 06:56:39 pm

Quote from: EV Dan on February 01, 2019, 06:49:33 pm
Quote from: rrocket on January 30, 2019, 03:29:06 pm
There's a couple American vids of hybrid Rav in the snow I've watched....
For 2019 Hybrid?
No, 2018.

It's not like the 2019 will be appreciably different in the snow...

Why wouldn't it be? Different, newer hybrid system with more power/ TQ going to the rear axle.

rrocket · « **Reply #226 on:** February 01, 2019, 07:18:29 pm »

Quote from: EV Dan on February 01, 2019, 07:14:37 pm

Quote from: rrocket on February 01, 2019, 06:56:39 pm
Quote from: EV Dan on February 01, 2019, 06:49:33 pm
Quote from: rrocket on January 30, 2019, 03:29:06 pm
There's a couple American vids of hybrid Rav in the snow I've watched....
For 2019 Hybrid?
No, 2018.

It's not like the 2019 will be appreciably different in the snow...

Why wouldn't it be? Different, newer hybrid system with more power/ TQ going to the rear axle.

Ok...it's not like it's going to be worse or a step back IMO.

G.Bombay · « **Reply #227 on:** February 01, 2019, 07:59:45 pm »

I'm really interested in the new Rav4 hybrid. Its basically getting commuter car fuel economy and dosen't have a huge bump in price over gas versions($1400). It really does seem like a zero compromise jump to a hybrid model or even more beneficial with the bump in power. I know it's not an exciting vehicle but we need a commuter car to pile on km's.
I'm I missing something here? Would gas versions cost less to service? Why would anyone chose gas over the hybrid in LE or XLE trims??

dkaz · « **Reply #228 on:** February 01, 2019, 09:50:56 pm »

No reason almost. Brake pads (and rotors I imagine) last three times longer in hybrids for one.

me_2 · « **Reply #229 on:** February 01, 2019, 11:14:29 pm »

Quote from: EV Dan on January 30, 2019, 03:19:57 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17HZ4hBqna0
Rav4 Hybrid in snow. I'd appreciate if someone could translate, just pros and cons maybe..

Simplement activer la traduction automatique pour les sous-titres en anglais

"Simply activate automatic translation for English subtitles"

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #230 on:** February 02, 2019, 09:58:00 am »

Quote from: G.Bombay on February 01, 2019, 07:59:45 pm

I'm really interested in the new Rav4 hybrid. Its basically getting commuter car fuel economy and dosen't have a huge bump in price over gas versions($1400). It really does seem like a zero compromise jump to a hybrid model or even more beneficial with the bump in power. I know it's not an exciting vehicle but we need a commuter car to pile on km's.
I'm I missing something here? Would gas versions cost less to service? Why would anyone chose gas over the hybrid in LE or XLE trims??

i'm in the same boat as you...assuming it has comfortable seats, etc, there's really no reason you wouldn't buy if for those needs.

johngenx · « **Reply #231 on:** February 02, 2019, 11:16:50 am »

In terns of long term value, a base Hybrid is the winner, hands down. Fuel cost savings will be fairly substantial thanks to the superb fuel economy. RAVs hold their value very well, but the higher trims aren't priced relative to their initial premium in the used market, so the base Hybrid will retain the most value percentage wise. It's not a stripper model that would be tough to sell, even the base Hybrid is very well equipped.

That's the sensible approach to a new RAV. I think if I was buying one I'd either get the gas "off road" model or a fairly top trim Hybrid. With it being a long term keeper, get the options you want upfront and enjoy them over the long haul.

dkaz · « **Reply #232 on:** February 02, 2019, 11:36:41 am »

XLE for me just because of the heated steering wheel please.

G.Bombay · « **Reply #233 on:** February 02, 2019, 12:37:05 pm »

I think we would also get the XLE hybrid. My wife would want the moonroof and heated steering wheel and I'd want the leather wrapped steering wheel. Smart key access and power lift gate are also nice to have.

EV Dan · « **Reply #234 on:** February 02, 2019, 01:54:41 pm »

Rav4 hybrid would be a downgrade for me in terms of comfort, power and some other things but it is a lot more practical, fuel efficient, has better ground clearance, better traction in winter, it is easier to park in a small garage and on the street. I would have to get a Limited trim for its front ventilated seats and half-decent stereo with a subwoofer. Maybe grey interior for a change.

PJungnitsch · « **Reply #235 on:** February 02, 2019, 02:54:33 pm »

I think an LE hybrid would be lots for us, we like cloth, don't use a sunroof and I've never understand why a power liftgate is even a thing.

Heated wheel would have been nice but heated seats are the main thing and they are standard.

Got an Uber yesterday which turned out to be a 10 year old MDX and the guy was saying a hybrid Rav4 is probably what he'll replace it with. 15l/100km of premium fuel in the city is wearing thin

EV Dan · « **Reply #236 on:** February 02, 2019, 03:09:15 pm »

Quote from: PJungnitsch on February 02, 2019, 02:54:33 pm

I think an LE hybrid would be lots for us, we like cloth, don't use a sunroof and I've never understand why a power liftgate is even a thing.

Heated wheel would have been nice but heated seats are the main thing and they are standard.

Got an Uber yesterday which turned out to be a 10 year old MDX and the guy was saying a hybrid Rav4 is probably what he'll replace it with. 15l/100km of premium fuel in the city is wearing thin

In some cars, the G80 for example, not only the trunk lid is powered but there is no need to wave anything, just stand in front of the trunk and it opens after 2 seconds. It's great for when you carry stuff in both hands.
I think in case of Rav there is still a button to push.

dkaz · « **Reply #237 on:** February 03, 2019, 02:14:13 am »

Saw a 2019 Rav4 on the freeway today, looks so good.

EV Dan · « **Reply #238 on:** February 04, 2019, 04:10:16 pm »

Quote from: DKaz on February 03, 2019, 02:14:13 am

Saw a 2019 Rav4 on the freeway today, looks so good.

When will you fix your avatar? The pic is blank on my side.

dkaz · « **Reply #239 on:** February 04, 2019, 04:30:06 pm »

Quote from: EV Dan on February 04, 2019, 04:10:16 pm

Quote from: DKaz on February 03, 2019, 02:14:13 am
Saw a 2019 Rav4 on the freeway today, looks so good.

When will you fix your avatar? The pic is blank on my side.

Better?