Should You Buy a Toyota Hybrid in 2024?

A Toyota Specialist discusses if buying a Toyota Hybrid is a good idea in 2024? Did things change for hybrids over the last 10 years?

In this video we revisit the Toyota Hybrid conversation. Are they more reliable that regular gasoline cars?

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0:00 Intro
0:38 What is a Toyota Hybrid?
4:21 Who Should and Shouldn't Buy a Hybrid
7:51 Hybrid Vs. Non Hybrid Reliability
11:07 Interesting Toyota Hybrid Trends
14:28 Toyota Hybrid Cost Of Maintenance
19:57 Should You Buy a Toyota Hybrid In 2024
22:09 Avoid These Toyota Hybrids

[ilollipop]

I'd love to buy a hybrid but my 1992 Corolla still has another miles to go...

[kingofthesofas]

I rode in a Uber in Seattle recently that was a 2017 prius and he had over 600k miles on it. He said he has never replaced the battery and only done basic maintenance on it. Truly they are bulletproof if you just the basic maintenance on them

[trentriver]

YOU are the man - I am not sure you have any idea how much people appreciate your channel. THANKS!

[ravinderminhas]

It is such a pleasure to watch his educative videos. He knows each and everything about hybrids just like the back of his palm. Never buy a car without watching his videos. Subscribed to his channel after watching just one video of his. Amazing knowledge. He is my hybrid man.

[zzanatos]

I recently bought a 2019 Rav4 Hybrid, and I love it. 41 miles per gallon, all-wheel-drive, adaptive cruise, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot warning, Toyota Safety Sense, etc., etc.

[vincecarlo]

Toyota are The Pinnacle of HYBRID with More than 2 Decades of EXPERIENCE.
Reliable to say the LEAST.

[thomasroberts]

THE BRAKES! You omitted from the list of low maintenance items the fact that the brakes last longer than anything else out there! Two retired people, two cars, one enormous insurance bill. So, at 10 years and 155, 000 miles, I sold th '08 Gen2 to a man we go to church with. Finally, at 220k or so, he had to buy a water pump and put brakes on it! As far as the NiMH battery goes, I had occasionally pulled open the trunk trim and inspected the fan/ducting and found nothing. No pets and VERY rarely anyone riding in the back seat by the air intake. PLUS I kept the right HVAC dash outlet aimed up and right of the passenger seat to feed cool air to that intake. History of oil changes showed an average interval of 3200 miles. Best car I've ever owned.

[seethingsclearlyawaken]

My answer is YES! The RAV4 Hybrid is an excellent vehicle, with insane fuel mileage for a mid-sized SUV. Also, they're very very reliable. If you want a hybrid, buy a Toyota hybrid. You will be impressed. The 2024 Venza is also an excellent hybrid, but more upscale in standard luxury equipment. The 2025 Camry is really a great hybrid car that will impress you every time you drive it. The looks are great and driving experience is exceptional.

[frankfarklesberry]

The cost of new cars is completely out of control.

[PeppersGhost]

It wasn’t easy to find in 2021, but I bought a new AWD Sienna Limited hybrid in July, 2021. It has about 29, 000 miles on it now, and I absolutely LOVE THIS VAN!! Every day errands or long road trips are both great in my Cypress Sienna. 💚

[bubba]

Nobody does hybrids better than Toyota.

[ricardomarmol]

And just want to mention the gentleman from the car care nut. For a great video.he is truly a very good mechanic.who deserves our attention and gratitude for puting out there on YouTube's. This amazing videos. May the mighty Lord to bless him and his beautiful family for tremendous Job and hard work he is doing to help us getting information on the right decision to buy or purchase your next vehicle. Thanks

[MultiMacnasty]

I own a 2004 Prius. That car has been the most reliable car I have ever had anything to do with. I had to replace the hybrid battery last year, which cost 2200$ with labor. In the past I have had to change an electric water pump and a cooling valve that has something to do with cooling the electric generator.In 20 years, Besides normal maintenance the car has cost me 2500$ to keep it running and it sill averages 38-42 MPG.

[ikbaltanwar]

Can not be any better explanation for a Toyota hybrid than this. I am a regular watcher of your videos sir.I a. Getting my Grand highlander hybrid limited in May 2nd week after 6 months of wait.I am so satisfied after watching your video that I made the right decision.Thanks a lot again for all your valuable information you provide through your channel.
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[odi]

You're really the best informative mechanic of all time. The GOAT when it comes to car maintenance stuff. Informative and educational channel! Continue being honest!

[kevingreen]

I used to own a hyundai sonata hybrid, and I thought that was very good. Now, being a toyota dealership tech, I get to drive all the new toyota hybrid models, and I must say I am extremely impressed. They're so smooth, the build quality is top notch and the transition between hybrid and gas mode is seamless. I'm very, very impressed. Even the corolla hybrid is smooth and built very well. I would buy any toyota hybrid in any model form.

[chrispnw]

Absolutely!!! I live in an area where the EV charging network is widely available in the West Coast. When temperatures or weather are bad, the utilities (PG&E) will restrict access to electricity on THEIR schedule. With a Hybrid, you have efficiency and you have the ability to carry fuel for long trips and unexpected power outages. I rented a large Toyota Crown and averaged 48 mpg. I see little value in an EV in 2024 when hybrids are very efficient. If you do not have the ability to charge at home, sometimes charging can be as expensive as fuel.

[brodybarnes]

Good to see this as my wife got a new Rav4 hybrid yesterday. Our first and wanted to get something that would give us better gas milage. Wow, what a nice car to drive. Hopefully it will service us for many years.

[GrumpyBigZ]

You are a legend my friend. This man is pure gold folks.

[veronicalee]

Just bought a RAV 4 XLE Hybrid the other day! I still have my 2014 RAV 4 XLE with 286, 000 miles on it that I plan to use back and forth to work 35 miles round trip until the wheels fall off! I'll keep my new shiny toy in the garage and take it out on weekends, or vacations.