2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime Consumer Reviews
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SE - $45,040 MSRP
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$42,130Prices based on sales in OH thru 9/15/25
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2024 RAV4 Prime, so we've included reviews for other years of the RAV4 Prime since its last redesign.
2023 RAV4 Prime 18 month review
CraigC, 02/04/2024
updated 02/04/2025
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've had the 23 R4 Prime SE for over 18 months with close to 19K miles No problems at all and overall get 55 "mpg" (combined real world gas and electric mileage). I use a grounded 110 outlet in my driveway and charge overnight at approx. 10 1/2 hours for a full charge. I drive efficiently, but the 302 horsepower is very handy/impressive when passing or merging. The Prime is very practical with quite a few thoughtful features. We are senior citizens, so getting in and out is easy as well as using the car seat for our grandchild. There is always a learning curve if this is your first PHEV as there are a few drive modes. The Prime Facebook Group can be quite helpful. I drive in EV for local trips and HV on highways over 38 miles per hour. I estimate 40% local and the rest highway. If you drive 75% or more on highways then a PHEV is less practical. With a full tank of gas and regular charging there is over 600 miles of range. Overall I have no complaints about the handling. The steering is a little light but an SUV is not a sports car. If you value efficiency and your driving/lifestyle fits what this car has to offer, I'm sure you would be pleased. Toyota quality control is good.. I recommend the R4 Prime (plugin) without hesitation. UPDATE: My wife are I are very pleased with our R4 Prime. A full charge takes about 10.5 hours with a range of about 43miles all electric in local driving. You can also create charging schedules easily with vehicle software. We live in a suburb of NYC and all of my local driving is electric only. We do longer trips 2-3 times per week so about 60% of our driving is in Hybrid rather than EV mode. I gas up around every 5-6 weeks and charge approx. 3X per week. The vehicle feels very solid on the road and takes bumps well. It corners fine for an SUV, has a small turning radius and is very quick. Passing on the highway is both easy and fun. Driving locally in all electric mode is quiet and pleasant. I think the breaks are fine and the less luxurious SE version has excellent safety features. Most importantly, it is well made and reliable. Toyota does a good job with hybrid and PHEV vehicles as compared to other manufacturers . We are seniors with a young grandchild so getting in and out and using the car seat is a snap. Using the infotainment system for 2 drivers can be a challenge so sometimes we plug in an iphone via usb. Also there is somewhat of a learning curve, but with the push of 1 button the software will decide the most efficient driving mode (hybrid or electric). Given our driving style and easy access to charging I would recommend the RAV4 Prime without hesitation.
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The best car I have ever driven.....
Eugene Powers, 02/06/2023
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
21 of 26 people found this review helpful
and I have owned a lot of Toyota cars. I just bought my a month ago from Longo for MSRP. It is very quiet inside. The only time I hear the engine is when engine is cold. But once it warms up even in HV mode unless I look at the board I have no idea the engine is running. Inside the car there are plenty of buttons to control everything without digging in to the screen for hidden menus. I get a great gas mileage. 46mpg on freeway in heavy stop and go traffic. After driving a month I still have couple of hundred miles to go. Car is very comfortable unlike Tesla Model Y I was comparing it to. Total range is 600 miles but I will probably get more. Car drives great and takes corners like a sport car because of the low center of gravity. What I really like is that I can drive in HV while gas is relatively cheap at $4 per gallon. Or plug it in and drive in EV mode if gas goes up again. I can easily drive 400 miles before stopping unlike in any EV which has to stop every 150 miles for a charge. What a waste of time. 2 minutes and the tank is full. I did not buy this car to save environment because it is all [non-permissible content removed] invented by environmentalists to get paid. I bought it for the great range that will allow me to travel in remote places where are no gas stations nearby.
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Toyota RAV4 Prime…..a great choice!
Terry H, 12/02/2023
2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I just recently purchased a new 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime, and can honestly say I’m delighted with it. During this time of seeing more electric cars and hybrids, this car seems to be a great choice, offering the best of both worlds. There are other plug-in hybrids, but none has the 42 mile range on battery that the RAV4 Prime does. Besides the wonderful power train, the car is also very well equipped with the latest electronics and very comfortable to drive and ride in. An excellent choice for many!
Great Vehicle with a few issues to resolve
Mario, 09/08/2024
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Overall a very nice vehicle with adequate range for city driving, that can use some improvements: Owners manual is difficult to follow and often does not provide an adequate explination Heads Up Display cannot be customized to include road signs Sun Visors are too short often do not block out sun for shorter drivers Locking tone is way to quite, even when set to the loudest setting Setup menus should all be on the LCD centre screen, currently one has to navigate to the steering wheel, rear view mirror and LCD screen to complete different setups?
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The Perfect Car
Top Marks, 09/21/2024
2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I find it hard to understand why anyone wouldn't give this car the highest rating possible. I have driven Mercedes and Volvo for most of my adult life and am astonished by how great the RAV4 Prime performs for me. I almost never use gas bc I get ~50 miles on a fully charged battery, it is really comfortable, has all the bells and whistles and is a fraction of the cost of its European competitors.
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