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Riding in Sporty Barcelona Red
randy schott, 11/26/2015
2015 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Love this compact SUV! Great exterior styling, quiet ride, maximum storage in its class, wonderful back seat leg room, a navigation/audio package upgrade at a great price point, and end-of-year closeout prices that were eye-popping. And oh yeah... that Barcelona Red got my adult kids' attention. It's a great looking ride! With Toyota's reliability and celebrated resale values, this purchase was one I was looking forward to for some time.
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Great SUV/CUV, with a few caveats
tradedcmax, 05/28/2015
updated 06/01/2017
2015 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
53 of 57 people found this review helpful
Updated 2 years later: I enjoyed the RAV4 and RAV4 hybrid for just over 2 years, but didn't realize the negative effect the front seat was having with my leg, and how I would develop a problem that could have caused or helped to contribute to neuropathy, something that developed during my RAV4 ownership. I had come to believe the RAV4 was the only car I could drive, without hurting my feet more. By chance I recently drove a Buick Encore, and while the seats were slightly more narrow, the bottom cushion side bolsters pushed up and provided support in a place that needed to be supported. I could not believe how much difference this made. I thought it was a fluke, and tried again and even again. Same thing, less problems with my feet hurting. Now, 4 weeks into this new relationship and I've been able to do more than before. I have reduced the pain meds a bit, and I can go longer without the pain. I don't know if the condition is fully reversible or not, it came on during a 2 year period, so maybe it will take awhile. Maybe never. And maybe nothing to do with it? I don't know. But I do know I'm getting better support with a different car's front seat. And I can get around without as much trouble - the need to limp from the pain is going away. As for repairs, I had the rear tailgate door switch that had to be replaced, and the problem of hitting the switch more than once was still present after the repair. In addition, the left front fog light burned out and was also covered under warranty. The last thing I noticed and didn't have serviced, was an intermittent issue with the brakes acting a bit odd, and without any consistency. It would feel like the left front caliper was grabbing or something. It was too intermittent to take in for service, and had recently passed the state inspection without issue. Is the RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid a great car? Yes...and a great value. The paint on the RAV4 Hybrid, made in Japan, was way better. And the 30mpg average was just incredible. I miss the extra space, and the fact I was saving more gas. What I wish was that the seats were more comfortable, and that Toyota realized that not everyone is a certain shape and size, and plan accordingly with the seats. UPDATE: At about the one year anniversary of owning this great SUV, I traded it in with 18,000 miles on the odometer. Why? I traded it for a 2016 RAV4 Hybrid XLE. I enjoyed it so much that I took a small loss to get into the hybrid version. The gas mileage is anywhere from 31mpg around town and higher speed commutes, to 37.5mpg on a trip from Phila to Baltimore and back - going just about the speed limit using the adaptive radar cruise control. While I gave up the faux leather heated memory seats, I gained a significantly better technology equipped hybrid version. The tech package includes front collision avoidance with cars and pedestrians, lane departure, front and rear parking assist sensors, and of course blind spot monitoring. My wife misses her heated seats for her back issues, but agreed the cloth seats were more amiable to not sweating when hot, and not feeling as cold when it is cold outside. The RAV4 limited (non-hybrid) model did GRRRRREEEAAAAATTTT in the snow, it did a really good job in fact. The hybrid AWD is different, and haven't had a chance to try it in the snow. But the limited non-hybrid was perfect in the snow - hoping for the same with this one. The only thing I found I didn't like on the non-hybrid version, which is made in Canada, was that the paint was as thin a layer as you could imagine and I got alot of chips from driving on the highway. The hybrid is made in Japan and so far, not a single chip. I did have to replace the windshield as a stone must have hit the windshield, and then it spread, but no chips on the hood.....so if you like a good paint job, get the hybrid because they seem like they are better painted as they are made in Japan. I would highly recommend the RAV4 to anyone......from the cargo size, to the quality, to the MPG, to the lack of problems, etc. I'd say the RAV4 is a homerun! All in all, I'm pleased with this vehicle. I upgraded from another smaller wagon cuv with all wheel drive, because it could not handle the speed of I95 in the Philly metro area. I was pleased with the handling of this RAV4, at those highway/rush hour speeds. I haven't tried out the AWD as I bought this in the spring season when there was no snow. But so far, it is doing well. I've had this for about a month and have just over 2,000 miles on it. But this is getting anywhere from 24 mpg on my suburbia trips, up to 28 mpg on the highway (higher speed) drives. I realize I'd get more MPG if I'd be able to go 45-50 mph, but that is not possible.
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Happy With My Purchase
jswen1, 05/25/2015
2015 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
I've had the RAV4 LE AWD model for 2 weeks. Am liking it very much so far. Rides nicely. Averaging 28 mph combined hwy and city, higher than I expected. Had '03 and '09 Honda CRV's prior to this. Both were dependable. Test drove the '15 CRV but ruled it out because of wind noise. The CRV vibration problem so many reviewers mention is also cause for concern, though I didn't experience it on the test drive. Also test drove the Suburu Forrester but found I liked the RAV4 the best of the 3 SUV's.
Another RAV4 For Me!
RGH, 01/24/2016
updated 07/24/2017
2015 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I previously owned a 2007 RAV4, traded it in for a Ford Escape in 2012, and traded it in for a 2015 RAV4, that was a demo with 5,000 miles. I like all the new features in the Limited, eg. power lift back door, navigation/maintenance screens, many app's, etc., a few extra conveniences that I am loving! UPDATE AFTER 28,800 miles: Continuing to be very pleased with my RAV4! No complaints! I went back to see Candace, my sales person, once and was happy to see she was still selling Toyota's. Thank you, Toyota, for building another very sturdy SUV! Rachel from Orange, TX
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Rough Ride
EM from Daly City, 03/04/2016
2015 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
I gave my reliable 10 year old Lexus ES330 to my son & bought the 2015 Rav 4. I have been driving my Rav 4 for almost a year now and so far reliability has been great, it's what I would expect from Toyota. I chose the 2015 Rav 4 over the Honda CR-V for the Rav 4's exterior styling although the CR-V that I saw at the Honda dealership had a nicer interior. I must say I am quite dissapointed with the 2015 Rav 4's rough ride and engine noise in city-suburban driving but highway driving is a lot smoother and quieter. I am getting around 20-21mpg in suburban driving, and around 25mpg on the so-called real life highway driving with most of the time just me and my wife in the vehicle. City Toyota Dealership Service Department in Daly City, California is fine, but it is not the top notch, luxurious and quiet Lexus Service Department that I had gotten used to. Overall I am pretty satisfied with my purchase of the 2015 Rav 4 but I must say I cannot get used to the 2015 Rav 4's rough ride in suburban driving.
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