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Very happy after 9 months
susieq33, 05/27/2015
updated 05/30/2018
2015 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
69 of 72 people found this review helpful
I waited to write this review, since I wanted to take a decent road trip. Having just got back from a trip to and from Ohio to SC, I now feel I can write an honest review. This is a great vehicle. I have owned Hondas for the past 25 years or more, the latest being a 2008 CR-V, and was bored with the same interior look and features. I test drove multiple vehicles, SUVs and sedans. The RAV 4 is extremely nice looking (Pearl White) and runs and rides perfectly. Got 29.6 miles per gallon on average, using heat, defrosters and air conditioning through rain, fog, and sleet. The RAV-4 Limited offers a comfortable ride, great handling. The heated seats/lower back are outstanding No complaints. ****UPDATE**** Ater having this RAV4 for almost 3 years now, and after several long road trips, it continues to make me happy. The only problem I've had is that the tire pressure sensors are extremely sensitive and tend to show low air pressure frequently in winter months with temperature changes. Otherwise, the ride, acceleration, and gas mileage is great. Averaged 30 to 31 mpg on our most recent trip from Ohio to SC. The power in the normal mode is so good for passing or entering freeways that I have never switched into sport mode. The economy mode's mpg was equal to using the normal mode, so why have a more sluggish vehicle and not gain anything? I drive in the normal mode all the time and with combined city and highway driving, usually average around 28 mpg and 27 in the winter. Have had many back seat passengers remark on how roomy and comfortable the back seats are. Oil changes are a bit more expensive due to using synthetic oil. The only changes I woukd make to do something with the cup holders, which are too deep for some items, adding a smaller, covered storage area for a cell phone or similar, a button to program the garage door opener, and automatic headlights when windshield wipers are in use, and better speakers as the sound is not the greatest at lower levels. That being said, even without those fixes we would purchase the RAV4 again, without hesitation. UPDATE: May 2018, now have almost 40,000 on the car. Still getting good gas mileage, recently 30 mpg on a trip from Ohio to SC. My only complaint is that the middle dashboard area where the console is has some squeaks and rattles that is annoying. Plastic on plastic, I guess. Otherwise, hauled two boxes with fully assembled outdoor rocking chairs in it a month ago, they fit perfectly. Lots of room I. The cargo area with the seats down. Have driven on many long road trips and the seats are comfortable, the ride is nice and the engine never struggles, even in the mountains. Great acceleration for passing. Overall very happy with this vehicle. In fact, my husband wants me to get a new one so he can have this one, and I am not ready to part with it.
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jacknhill, 03/13/2015
2015 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
125 of 132 people found this review helpful
As an add-on to the first opinion I wrote of the 2015 RAV4: Initially I was slightly disappointed with MPG's and realized the extreme cold temps. in the NE USA were the reason.A recent road trip produced Identical MPG's as a traded-in '13 CRV: 62 MPH= 34 MPG 69 MPH= 30 MPG 74 MPH= 28.5 MPG 79 MPH= 27.6 MPG W/cruise control over 200+ miles at each speed.MPG was identical to the CRV.The RAV4 is 150 lbs. heavier too.RAV4 also fits more cargo as the wheel wells inside the back are 44"apart.The rear seats also fold down completely level,unlike CRV.Driving in city, Sport mode is a must to shift smoother.The 6 speed manual/auto is a ++. Michelins grab the road in cornering,big +++.
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adkdad, 06/23/2015
2015 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
94 of 99 people found this review helpful
I have had a Ford Escape, Honda CRV and several Subaru Outbacks. I also looked into the Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Rogue. The Toyota RAV4 won out for many reasons. So far this vehicle exceeds my expectations. I'm getting 28.7 MPG average (yes AWD)! I love the seats, they seem to "grab" my rib cage and I do not sway either way when doing a sharp turn. The ride is solid like a truck. Visibility is great. There is plenty of room for 3 road bikes in the back without removing the front wheel.
Great SUV!
agonzo, 05/28/2015
updated 11/30/2018
2015 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
63 of 66 people found this review helpful
This is a great SUV with great handling, peppy engine, solid ride and economical. Driven it for over 8,000 miles now including a 1,600 mile trip up north. The Rav4 rides like a dream, but the best thing is how it does it. The 6 speed automatic transmission is silky smooth and always at the right gear. The engine purrs, it's quiet, peppy and dependable. When you crank it up in the mornings, there are no weird noises, no piston or valves noises, it just starts quietly and efficiently. I'm getting about 23 mpg in the city, about 31 on the highway. By all means this vehicle is way much better than my previous Subaru Forester.A Update: At 13,500 miles the Rav4 has been handling very well. Still rides great and shifts like new. This is one great vehicle!
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A very good small SUV.
Dale E Faro, 01/30/2016
2015 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
After owning several Highlanders, all of which were great vehicles, I traded in a Sienna XLE van for a 2015 Toyota RAV4 XLE, silver in color, with a two tone black/gray fabric interior. I have made two trips from Long Island to Rochester, and I am happy with the seat comfort, and how the trucklet handles on the highway. The ride is firm, but not bad for a short wheel base suv, and the steering is superb. It doesn't wander around on the highway. It goes where its pointed without drama, and steering effort is good while giving nice road feel. All the instrumentation is pretty intuitive. My phone paired easily to the Bluetooth, and works well with the in dash controls. With the 2nd seat folded, there is a lot of cargo room, which I have used to good advantage. The 2.5 176 hp 4 cylinder cruises easily, and I keep it between 67 and 72 mph with little effort from the engine. I had reservations about a 4 cylinder, after having many V-6 Toyotas, with around 270hp, but the RAV4 power is sufficient, if not overwhelming. You just have to time your passes a little more carefully. A little disappointed in the mpg, which turns out to be around 24, only about 2 to 3 more than the much heavier Sienna. I specifically did not want a CVT transmission, and the RAV4 delivers with a conventional, very smooth 6 speed automatic. I also considered a Subaru Forester, which I test drove, and has a nice exterior, and comfortable, well designed interior, but did not like the CVT, and did not like how it moved around on the road, unable to hold a straight line without constant little adjustments. I did not test the Mazda CX-5 or the Hyundai Tucson. I drove the Honda CRV, very nice vehicle, but did not want a CVT transmission. That said, I was disappointed that the XLE does not come with a power driver's seat or even synthetic leather. The Sienna XLE had both. I believe every vehicle is a compromise on some points, and I got the RAV4 because its been in production for years, and has great reliability. So far I'm not disappointed.
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