Is the RAV4 TRD the Last Reliable Toyota You Can Buy? 2024 Toyota Rav4 TRD Offroad Review

Toyota has had a rough go with some of their newest products. In an effort to make more power and get better fuel economy, they're switching to new technology which isn't always reliable. The interesting thing about the Rav4 TRD Offroad, is that it has one of Toyota's oldest remaining engines which has proven to be extremely reliable. But, this thing isn't cheap, so does it make sense to buy a new car with old tech? That's what we find out today on EatSleepDrive

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[Deraldgjr]

I just bought one for my daily driver. I recently moved to snow country, 4, 000' in Sierra Nevada (halfway between Sacramento and Tahoe). I needed something for the snow, but with fuel efficiency to travel 100+ miles a day for work. I don't plan on much off-roading, but I plan to take it on trails for camping and maybe some off-road to see what it's capable of.

[jameschristofferson]

3500lbs towing in the Adventure and TRD is a lot more capability than the other RAVs at 1500lbs.

[chinoyhouse]

We bought a new 2019 Limited and it was very reliable and cheap to maintain. We did racked up 93, 000 miles in 4.5 years before trading it in. Maintenance was oil change once a year at $59 per oil change and an air filter on 3rd year $35. Total maintenance cost was around $1500 for 4 years including new tires. Traded it in and dealer paid $22, 700, we bought it new $33K in 2019. Great car. We’re on a ‘24 Xse hybrid now. Excellent!

[robpoitras]

Didn't hear you mention increased cooling (different radiator), transmission cooler and oil cooler. Isn't that only in the Trail/TRD to enable the increased towing capacity of 3500lb?

[Pierre.P]

For me that’s amazing fuel economy. I’m in a 4Runner.

[Suction_]

These have a good deal of issues as well, the worst of which would be the cable gate issue with the hybrids, as well as the dumbass roof rails leaking. Infotainment is horrendous pre 23 and it's very unrefined with a really cheap interior.

[dustinnop]

100% the answer is no. No its not the only reliable toyota made

[ramrod]

Confused about the title. Being that these are still super reliable, loud engine noise, but that never bothered me. Good video though, and I agree with a lot of the points.

[Hschlick]

It's a more affordable mini 4Runner.

[enmass]

I think this trim specifically was made to compete with the Wilderness models from Subaru and the Trailhawk series from Stellantis. Mostly for doing Subaru things like driving through snow or rough terrain on the way to campsites.

I agree that this trim is overpriced though. But it does have a more advanced AWD system than the base versions of the ICE RAV4 so that’s probably where most of the extra cost is coming from.

[c-qc]

Turbo Turbo Turbo~ Turbo fan boys demanding Turbo engine!