Used 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 RAV4 Prime, so we've included reviews for other years of the RAV4 Prime since its last redesign.
A Lot to Like with a few missing amenities
New Rav4 prime owner, 10/20/2021
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Decided future of cars are SUVs, hybrid-plug ins or all electric and loyal to Toyota made cars. So when they announced no longer will make Avalons and used cars selling for high price, I sold my 2012 Avalon Limited and moved to a 2021 royal red rav4 prime SE. Now about the price - given how rare this car is, dealers at least in Northern CA wouldn't budge a penny on price and many charging $5,000-$10,000 above MSRP with nearly every rav4 prime pre-sold before it even arrives on the dealer lot! So thought too much to pay but in the end what convinced me otherwise was discovering CA and federal tax credit/rebates totaling $10,000, a dealer adding 19" premium wheels, an all weather package, sunroof, and automatic power tailgate for $5k above MSRP and having already solar panels installed, knew it wouldn't increase my home electric bill. Now to the car - simply love the exterior color and bold styling - truly a head turner. Enjoy for the first time android auto that Toyota finally installed in 2021, and integrating with Alexa and smart phone music and podcasts. Great to be sitting higher than previous sedans, being nearly 70 years old, wonderful to have so many safety features, find easy to get in and out of drivers seat which is quite comfortable with electronic dials; very powerful engine pick-up, quiet drive, and after one month getting, not published 42 miles on electric charge, but 47 when in eco drive! So what's not to like - well in comparing it to my 2012 Avalon, this SE version which nearly cost twice as much, does not have leather seats, no memory seat settings, no home link garage door opener, no navigation system and the rav4 black interior makes it hard sometimes to find items. But after a few days of missing those small amenities, I'm over it and overall exceedingly happy with purchasing this car. Given current crazy economy and global shortages, glad I found it and grabbed it.
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Great all around car
Dan, 03/08/2021
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
This car thrives on city driving and should do well on highways as well. So quiet. Been running almost exclusively on electric. The needle on gas gauge hasn't budged since we bought it. Use in hybrid sport and the acceleration is fantastic. Can't think of anything to complain about except the lack of production on Toyota's part. If you can find one buy it!
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Still The Best Most Economical Suv Ever
Jimbo, 06/04/2022
updated 06/07/2024
2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have had my 'prime' for over 3 years and during that time I drove 38,000 miles. My cost is still about $1.90 per charge to go 44 miles. My old V6 Rav got about 22 mpg winter and 24 mpg summer average. That's 2 gallons of gas or about $7.00 to go 44 miles. In the past 3 years I have used about 4 gallons per month. I am saving over 65% on fuel with the charging cost included. The hi tech in this vehicle is outstanding, the power amazing, the ride is excellent, the seats are very comfortable and it is very quiet! Over 3 years and 2 issues. First a minor adjustment with a computer paid for by the dealer and second a replaced charger at no charge. I highly recommend this car. It is fun and a pleasure to drive every day. I understand the 2025 may be redesigned. I can’t wait to see it. They are making the best SUV even better. I will be buying my 5th Rav 4!!
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Everything I wanted in a Car!!
Chris, 11/23/2020
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
35 of 42 people found this review helpful
The RAV4 Prime is everything I can ever ask for in a car. Living in New York, especially during the winter, I needed a AWD vehicle. Growing up seeing and learning about environmental impact, not only if this car is a hybrid, but its a plug-in electric car that can go 42 miles electric only on a full charge. And this car does 0-to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds! Making this car the 2nd fastest car in Toyota's lineup! (Technically, Toyota's fastest car because the Supra is made by BMW!) Overall, this is Toyota's answer to Electric only vehicle. Electric vehicle may be good and all, but it does have it limitations. Like the range is low compare to the RAV 4 Prime. So with the RAV 4 Prime, you can take it for long road trip. Overall, I am very satisfied with this car. Right now it's difficult to find this vehicle. Your local dealership would be lucky to get one in. But if you do find one, at least try it for a test drive. You will not be disappointed.
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RAV4 Prime XSE: Great car but less than expected
pfk93, 11/10/2021
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for it's plug-in battery giving 42 miles (more than any other plug-in I found) hoping that the cost for electricity would be less than cost of gas. What I found, after careful measurement was that 1) Cost of electricity in my home was $.024/Kw (that included all the "other" fess in my bill 2) Cost of recharging the car was equivalent to buying gas at $3.18/gallon and car getting 35 MPG (which is less than rated MPG) CONCLUSION) Do not get EV if you're just expecting to save money on gas although if gas keeps going up the EV may have an advantage. Have had car for two weeks and have yet to go into gas mode. All of my trips have been less than 40 miles so I'm pure electric so far. That's due to the 42 mile batter which is almost twice that of all the other plug-in hybrids I've seen. Although I was considering adding faster charger I' still undecided as plugging it in to 110 outlet when I get home allows it to be recharged by next day. Other than gas=EV, the car is great. Very different riding while running on battery -- no engine noise. Car has almost all the bells and whistles you want with exception of hands-off driving. Seats are comfortable, lane departure gives steering wheel vibration which is better then the beeping in my old Highlander. Missing: I like to keep some change in the car but the RAV4 has no "ash tray" or other place to put change.