2019 Toyota RAV4 Quick Drive | Consumer Reports

Toyota's RAV4 comes standard with numerous advanced safety features and offers competitive fuel economy for the class. But its stiff ride, intrusive engine noise, and lackluster interior may distract from an otherwise well performing vehicle.

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[danielc]

CR is the equivalent of an 80-year-old at a diner who complains that their soup is too cold. Then when they get it warmed up, they complain that it’s too hot.

[MrChaddly]

Video should be called “Here’s what we hate about the new RAV4”. So negative. As a consumer, I LOVE the all new design. It’s the first RAV4 that I’ve found appealing in a long time.

[dygardion]

“Limits rear head room” as the guy gets in and has several inches of room left

[mss]

Dude! What's with the weird voice inflection? The hybrid is the first RAV4 I would consider buying in years. Sure the Road Warrior looks leave a little to be desired but I actually think it's an improvement to the stiff lower lip of the previous model. For those of you CX-5 lovers come and see me in 5 to 10 years. Mazdas break down and repairs are extremely expensive. There's a reason Toyota sells so many of these things.

[mikemorales]

The Tesla 3 has a similar dash layout, but they seem not to mind that one.

[tbrnilq]

The engine is quiet once it warms up. The ride is firm but not harsh. Overall I am happy with my 19 RAV4 LE AWD. I paid 25.9k out the door. The mpg is surprisingly good. I am averaging high 30s.

[thRiflesOCI]

BTW all Rav4's come with standard Blind spot and rear cross traffic alert. Only limited trims get rear cross traffic brake, not sure what CR is saying. But even the base gives u an option to use blind spot mirrors or the sensors themselves which are included.

[nickolastiguan]

These are already selling well, where I live here in Canada.

[tdawg]

1:34 "tiny buttons". Lol. Consumer Reports, brought to you by your retired great-grandfather. How much larger do they want the buttons to be?

[joshakaoger]

I have a 17 Corolla I like the noise it's only 1.8 but doesn't lack in power with the cvt super fun amazing ride 👌 once k&n filter is on sounds awesome

[xdemmons]

I just test drove one and had to agree with most everything he said. It does have a loud growl whenever you hit the gas but handles pretty well. The worst thing for me, in a time when makers are knocking it out of the park, is the bland dashboard. The infotainment screen was angled so that people in the back seat could probable appreciate it much more than I could driving it. I wish Toyota had styled the dash more like the Highlander which I find very appealing.

[JohnDoe-wyyd]

Reliability and longevity mean more today than ever before with our rapidly changing economy.


Toyota is the shrewd choice.

[bamboo]

this dude sounds like he's whining about everything

[hippiebits]

As far as the appearance goes...huge improvement over outgoing model

[Trades]

The Rav4 suddenly became alot more truck-like. Whether that is a good or bad thing really depends on your taste.

[alansanchez]

The 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE is totally redesign 💃🏼👩🏼⚽🇲🇽🥅🏆🍷🍶🥂

[DaRazorback]

I look forward to the hybrid first drive to compare the gas model to it as it is super to be quiter and have a softer ride.

[rdm]

Sorry, to everyone who likes the this design. I think it's FUGLY!!. I liked the last generation better. As an owner of a new 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature model, I agree that the Mazda drives and handles better, looks better and it's interior is superior and more upscale. However, Toyota will sell a million of them to the normal follow the leader car buyer. BTW, check Consumer Reports the CX-5 has been very reliable!!

[deviouslaw]

Consumer reports reviews seem to be oriented towards people who don't really like cars.

[earlbaker]

That Rav4 will still be running long after your 2 pic are in the junkyard