2019 Toyota RAV4 - Compact Crossover King?

Toyota's RAV4 hasn't been known for off-road prowess or handling ability for a while, but they are changing that for 2019 with an all-new model that is promising more of everything. More refinement, better handling, improved off-road ability, more features and better fuel economy. Is that enough to make the best selling compact CUV in America the best selling vehicle in America? We'll find out.

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[BLHARD]

This guy doesn’t waste people’s time with bullshit just hammers out information. Good job.

[chrgav]

There were 6 vids on 2019 Rav4 but i picked Alex Auto because he does it right!!

[Mgoblagulkablong]

This will be the best selling SUV for years.

[mr.g.]

Yet another flawless review! I can always count on the most comprehensive, unbiased, reviews on youtube when it comes to Alex 👍

[SarahEA]

And I just bought myself the 2019 Rav4 AWD in the Blue Flame, I absolutely love it!

[dennisscipio]

The new RAV4 looks a lot more rugged i like it.

[NoOne-xyiz]

Good thing they didn't go nuts on the grill size on the new RAV4.

[PresidentMcAwesomesauce]

Half a dozen reviews on the same rig...Click on AoA first and never disappointing. Great review sir.

[Omfcody]

The more any vehicle looks like a 4RUNNER, the more I like it.

[alliejr]

Alex, excellent job (as always), especially showing the differences between lower and upper trim interior details. No other reviewers devote the time and energy to these details, nor are they nearly as knowledgeable about the details of drivetrain and even the Google<>Toyota issues. Many thumbs up.

[cornelbacauanu]

So far, the best presentation of new Toyota Rav 4 2019

[SNESmapper]

Another incredibly solid product from Toyota, I think the rugged look really makes this the best looking in the segment. With all the engine issues the Honda CRV has been having Toyota was basically handed the win.

[Jaymac]

I wouldn’t be surprised if the hybrid outsells the gas. It’s only $1, 800 more than the gas FWD and it gets insanely good fuel economy while being faster. I drive a lot in the city and gas is decently expensive so I’d make it back pretty soon

[jerrymcquire]

Wow...I had no interest in anything Toyota but once this vid got started I had to see it through. Extremely thorough on everything I’d be interested in before buying a vehicle without all the normal sales fluff bull***t most reviews have. Very well done!

[kenhoward]

'Glad I checked here. The first '19 RAV4 review I read elsewhere (not a video) described acceleration simply as "slow, " rear seat room as "cramped, " and quality of interior materials as "cheap." It makes me wonder how many people will be swayed by their apparent negative bias. Thanks, Alex, for your even-handed, methodical, and extremely-thorough reviews.

[ayushanand]

I love Alex on Autos... No random shit, just plain excellent car reviews!! 😀😀
Waiting desparately for your 2019 Santa Fe (formerly santfe sport) review!

[Tom-dzyo]

In case you are in the market for a lightly used 19 Rav4 as I was, just wanted to share my buying experience. I was mostly sold on 19 RAV4 on paper. Great reliable 2.5l four cylinder w decent gas mileage. Good looks. No problematic cvt for a transmission, just a reliable standard mechanical transmission and no problem turbo involved. And I liked the new styling much better than the old. Then I test drove an xle and a limited. The test drive was horrible because of all the road noise at highway speeds. Not only did I have a problem with it but so did my wife. What we have to compare to is our 2017 Sorento sxl. It in comparatively very quiet in the cabin traveling on same stretch of hwy as our test drives. So we moved away from the Rav4. We ended up buying a 19 CX-5 grand touring which was very quiet on the highway, has similar mechanical reliability, plus gave us way more features than equivalent priced Rav4- android auto, leather, auto high beams, leds all way around, 19" wheels, and it drives great.

[rncondie]

Alex, you are the best on YouTube. It is worth mentioning the acceleration 0-60 mph in 8.0 second is at sea level.

I live in Utah at 4, 450 ft above sea level and I would estimate the same test will add about 2/10ths to your time.

[Dfgzxxyw]

Never thought I would consider buying RAV4.

[IamGroot]

I gotta admit that I completely under estimated how capable Acura's torque vectoring system is. It's amazing how it helps my 2017 Ridgeline right through fast turns!