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Beautiful car for City Ride and Performance
BananaNuke, 07/08/2021
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
43 of 45 people found this review helpful
I have owned the Prime SE for over 3 weeks now and have about 900 miles on the ODO. I paid the sticker price of 42,018.00 and it came with Weather&Moonroof package, roof rack cross bars, mudguards, all weather liners, bodyside moldings. I get about 45 miles of EV range driving in the Normal model with Eco AC ON. My dirving is mostly town and backroads, so the speed limits are between 25 and 40 mph. On the highway, I get about 40 mi range on EV, cruising at 70 with Eco AC. Even the hybrid yields a decent milage in city and highway driving. I live in a hilly area where it is mostly windy. On a 250 mile trip last weekend that has both highway and city driving, I noted the Hybrid to roughly give me about 42mpg, which I think it pretty good for a car this size with 2 passenders. I have enjoyed driving this car so much but there are some issues as well.. For a car this expensive, I have noticed trim rattled in the doors and trunk area which are hard to locate. I checked with the dealer and they said they'd look into it when I bring the vehicle for the 5k service. These rattles aren't a big issue but when you're driving in the EV mode, it could be pretty distracting. Overall, very satisfied with the car :)
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Great Car, Buying Experience is Challenging
Jerry O, 11/22/2022
updated 02/13/2023
2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
40 of 42 people found this review helpful
Two parts. Part one is the buying experience, part two is the driving experience. Part One: I have been shopping for this vehicle in CA since January 2022. It's a vehicle that's not readily available; dealers get one or two a month. The trend is for dealers to sell the vehicle in transit always above MSRP from between $3,000 and $20,000 depending on the dealer. I sent out a "wanted" flyer to 141 Toyota dealers in CA. I tracked it carefully. I received calls/texts from 21 dealers offering a deal or kindly responding that I could be on their list when one becomes available. All but one conversation was very pleasant and professional. One conversation was purely based on greed; I kept it short. I eventually purchased a Prime SXE from the I-10 Toyota Dealership in Indio, CA. I did all the contract via DocuSign and flew there the following day to finish up and drive the vehicle home. The dealer was very nice. One person at the dealership kept on telling me I was so lucky. I didn't feel lucky at all. The deal was made through hard work on my part shopping and working a deal. I drove the car home, about 550 miles or so. Part two: My drive home was smooth with a 41 MPG efficiency. I've had the car for about a month with no difficulty learning all the features in the SUV. I have spent some time daily reading the Owners Manual and checking out everything. It will take a week or so I get everything familiarized. I have been getting about 44 miles EV so far. The HV is like any other hybrid, it's smooth and very quiet. In EV mode, the heat pump works fine for me. After 10 minutes on high, I usually turn it off. Since my daily commute is about 22 miles, the EV mode is 100% of my driving. In this first month, I have used HV very little. One thing that wasn't explained at the dealership was how to install the cargo net accessory. I couldn't figure it out. I YouTubed it and got it. If you want a Plug-in Hybrid, this is my model of choice and would recommend it if you can get a reasonable deal. UPDATE: I've owned a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE for 3.5 months and have driven it 3,200 miles. Comfortable car over all. Fuel economy is 42ish EV on a full charge then 40ish MPG on gas. I'm in CA and use PG&E as my utility. The best rate plan equals an EV fill at about $3.85/gal doing the conversion from EV charge to gasoline. I wouldn't buy it again because I can never recoup the added cost of the plug-in feature. May as well buy a hybrid. I received $1,000 rebate from CA and a $3,750 tax credit federal. I spent a year trying to find a good deal on this vehicle. In the end I paid $5,000 over MSRP when I had to buy a car or walk. My decision, I'll live with it. BTW, already had one new windshield replacement due to rocks. New Toyota glass windshield was $1,596 from Speedy Glass in Davis, CA. State Farm Insurance covered it with zero deductible on my comprehensive coverage.
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Great Plug in Hybrid-Research Before You Buy
Caroline, 07/08/2023
updated 01/10/2024
2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2022 SE just over a year ago, and so far have driven 15000 miles. I like my Prime. It’s roomy on the inside without being a big car. It’s sportier than a lot other CUVs. Its a smooth ride, and has plenty of power. The transition between EV mode and HV mode is seamless. Best of all, it’s easy on gas. I’ve driven the last 3,000 miles (warm weather, mostly to and from work, a 40 mile round trip) on less than half a tank of gas. Our home is solar powered, so I charge it every night with minimal impact on the environment or the wallet. It’s a great car, but I’m still not sure it’s worth the inflated price. Luckily prices are coming down now that the tax incentive is going away. The battery is supposed to have a pretty long life span, but it will be a major expense down the road. Right now I can drive over 50 miles on EV alone, depending on driving conditions including speed, hills climbed, use of air conditioner/heat, and temperature. It remains to be seen how that range will change over time. I have found that while the AC depletes the battery range slightly, using the heat has a huge effect. I try to use the heated steering wheel and forego the heat as much as possible in order to make it to work and home on a single charge. Unfortunately, I’ve found that if I want the comfort of a nice warm car to and from work during winter, my range dips to about 33 miles. It seems that this car may be best suited for mild climates. During warm weather, the dash usually tells me I have 56 miles EV when I start up, during winter it usually starts around 50. I could probably increase my range if I were to keep my speed around 40 and avoid hills. I’ve learned to switch out of EV when on the interstate and when climbing mountains, as they are a huge drain on the battery. Things I love about the car: I’m cutting down on CO2 emissions. I’m saving over $1,000/year on gas. It starts conversations and lets people know that better fuel economy is an option. Its roomy and comfortable on trips with the family. It looks sharp (if not a little robotic). A few other things I’m not crazy about: The average miles per gallon shown on the dash only goes up to 99.9. Come on, Toyota! It’s an EV. My mileage is way over 100mpg, and I’d like to be able to see it on the screen. The ICE motor can be quite loud sometimes, and there can be what seems like an excessive amount of valve clacking when it first starts up. The cloth interior seems pretty cheapy. I don't care for the red stitching. The heated steering wheel button is in a weird, hard to find place. It would make sense to put it on the steering wheel or beside the heated seat button. The dash is a little busy. I wish there was a physical on/off button for the entertainment display (as it is you have to navigate through 3 screens to get to it). The automatic trunk open button is hard to locate on the trunk. The space ship sound it makes at low speeds is really weird. Dual exhaust-why, when it’s supposed to be an eco friendly car? Most annoying of all-there is no way to disable the seatbelt warning sound! I am an avid seatbelt wearer, but I live on a farm with multiple gates that must be opened and closed on the driveway. That means I have to put on and take off my seatbelt three times as I creep down the gravel driveway to get to the road, or else listen to the incessant beeping. The tires that came on it are not great in wet conditions, and after a year it looks like they will need replaced soon. Something I just learned is that most tires are not recommended for EVs due to friction, weight & efficiency. I’m hoping to find a better tire that doesn’t compromise efficiency too much. Overall, I’m happy with the car, but l’d be a lot happier if I hadn't paid over MSRP just to get my hands on one. It came with a luxury price tag, but it is not a luxury car. Just a really cool car, that has to be plugged in every night. Before you buy, consider these things: 1. This car is not good for cold climate. (Heat uses up your EV) 2. This car is not good for interstate driving (high speeds use up your EV, it's best if you can keep it under 60) 3. Do you have a regular schedule and a place to charge it daily (it takes about 11 hours to charge with regular charger) 4. Does your commute fall within the EV range, or will you be using gas every day 5. What is the cost to charge-this will vary by location. If you have solar panels, that’s a plus. 6. Depending on your situation, the regular hybrid model may make more sense.
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Incredibly Versatile Vehicle
cdavis, 11/06/2020
updated 11/12/2024
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
91 of 100 people found this review helpful
(Nov 2024 update - 91K trouble free miles. As far as I can tell, the battery has lost no range at all.) (May 2023 update - almost 3 years, 53K miles, and zero issues. I know I should trade it in at this point, but I can't think of anything that would do the job better... we are just going to keep it!) If you live someplace with snow in the winter and all-wheel drive is important, if you need to tow things every so often (a small trailer will let you do most pickup truck jobs), if you’d like to commute each day for pennies with 40 miles of real world electric range, and if you live someplace the air quality could use some help... the Rav4 Prime is a great deal. Add in properly quick acceleration when you ask for it, and you have an overall package that’s hard (perhaps impossible) to beat for the price. I picked up a base SE with a few additions for just under $40K. With the $7.5K tax credit, $32.5K isn't bad for a vehicle that can do all these things with an excellent 150K mile drivetrain warranty and Toyota's reliability/dealer network. (And no, I don't work for Toyota.)
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Great concept but raw, details not thought through
Jaroslav , 10/26/2021
updated 10/30/2024
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
44 of 48 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Toyota RAV4 Prime SE new in February of 2021. I own it to this day (Oct 2024) putting over 200,000 kms on the odometer. My first impression was that the was a great CONCEPT, has many things done very well, but released raw, delivered unrefined. Digitalization remained one of the Toyota's weakest points, the utility aspect of the utility vehicle did not stand up to the expectation. This was not a cheap car, but Toyota Corp did not resolve multiple issues after ~40,000 km. But let's start with positives: it proved to be a dependable vehicle so far, as I have not replaced anything that would be broken, except a seemingly super fragile windshield that would tend to crack even from a tiny rock. I replaced a few. All other replacements were service items so far. The car was only serviced at the Toyota Service Centre in Pitt Meadows, they are providing excellent service. Now the bad things: 1. Fuel tank gauge was incorrect. When signaled with amber and showed an estimated HV range of ~45 km the actual (measured) range is 300 km!!! This is nearly 600% inaccuracy that causes a nuisance range anxiety. 2. Very poor integration with Android Auto: when Android Auto is connected, native Toyota Text and Email functions are disabled, Navigation volume is high and unadjustable - becomes SUPER intrusive during phone conversations. I heard this from other RAV4 owners too. Toyota did not engage with Android to work out a smooth app. Switching to XSE with Technology package costs $12,000 extra in Canada, used to be $3,500 on the Prius. Price gauging? 3. Driver seat side supports are too pronounced/intrusive, non adjustable - cause joint pain on long distance trips. I have to put some pads to seat 'above' the supports. I understand the anatomy can be different between different operators but never had this on any of my previous vehicles, not even on 2,000 km single day trip. Short distances are ok. My friend had his hip replaced because of what turned to be an inflammation caused by a bad chair. Seemingly small things can lead to big problems. 4. Fuel consumption display does not factor in the main battery power used - the end number is misleading as if the energy comes from nowhere. 5. Front passenger seat does not fold or unfold flat - limiting the amount of cargo space to rediculosly low even compared to my 2014 Prius, that could take in a coach and close the hatch. Can't do the same in a much bigger RAV4 Prime: can't put a box of furniture from IKEA, nor 2x4x8's or other 8' cargo and close the hatch, plumbing pipes are 10' long, composite board is 12' long - there is no way to conviniently and safely accommodate a cargo like that. If I keep the rear hatch open, the buzzer cannot be switched off - drives you crazy! The utility aspect of this Sport UTILITY Vehicle is just not thought through. 6. Window controls on the driver door not illuminated in the dark - very hard to find right buttons. 7. Windshield appears to be the weakest element as it cracks from a TINY rock chips. So far I am on #5, but I have never replaced one on any of my previous vehicles. 8. Seats are starting to show signs of (early) wear after only 10,000 km. The most rediculous is the front passenger seat, that is empty 90% of the time. Never had this on my 2014 Prius, not even after 325,000 km. 9. The battery capacity is not shown in kWh - only in percent. You can have 100% charge and drive 80 km in EV in August, or 100% charge and 60km in January. Makes hard to see the reduction of capacity due to cold weather or perhaps future aging and degradation. When asked at the service centre if the main battery capacity can be measured, they said they don't do this. This is probably the most expensive and the key selling feature of the car, they would tell you how much window washing fluid is left, but not the remaining battery capacity. Very inpractical, misrepresentation of the information. 10. Very loud starting noise at cold weather was eventually fixed. It was hard to show this to Toyota as by the time you get there the car is warm and the noise is gone. NOW ADDRESSED 11. The car is fast, but body roll is significant at higher speeds. 12. The phone niche doesn't allow the phone heat to effectively dissipate, which happens when multi taking (i.e. running Navigation, receiving Calls and listening Music at the background). The pho e starts slowing down. The niche is in a dire need of a cooling micro vent. Conclusion: certain aspects of the vehicle are executed very well, but when compared to other Toyota vehicles and 2014 Prius over 300,000 km specifically - the RAV4 Prime doesn't live up to the expectation. In almost 36+ months of the ownership the experience of seeing Toyota Corp standing up and resolving these issues is LOW. The appearance is that Toyota tries to focus on a broader audience, but looses the attention to details.
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