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Great car but room to improve
Martine Shephard, 05/13/2018
2018 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Not easy to figure out dash screen. Rear seats are stiff. Don't really like wheels. But hey. I'm happy with reliable nice looking rav!
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Most Reliable Choice
Rafa, 02/02/2021
2018 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2017 Corolla LE for my new to me "Certified Preowned" 2018 Toyota RAV4 XLE. While I liked my Corolla, the RAV4 is a much better choice for me. In my opinion, the styling of the my RAV4 is way better than the new model. I love the interior. Dashboard is clean and well designed. Seats and the ride are very comfortable. I'm a fan of the many safety features Toyota includes in all their vehicles as standard equipment. The keyless entry system works well. The power operated tailgate is a bit slow but works well. Unfortunately, the headlights are halogen and not LEDs as my 17' Corolla. I have taken a few trips in my new for me RAV4 and I am so pleased with the quietness, ride, and overall solid feel of the SUV. The 4cyl engine has enough power for this SUV. My fuel economy is approx 26-27 MPG overall on city driving. I do 30-32 MPG on the highway on cruise control set at 70MPH. The 6 speed automatic transmission work very well. My RAV4 color is shinny Silver outside and all black interior. I love the paint quality and how shines when freshly washed. As negatives, I have 2 complaints. First is the radio unit. I have the CD player unit with XM radio but no navigation. The Bluetooth constantly drops and keeps disconnecting my phone while I am on a call. I've read online that this is a known issues with Toyota's radio units. This sound system is weak with low bass and volume power compared to my previous Corolla. Also, I have a XM free trial active and whoever designed this radio should be fired. How can you have XM radio and no way to scroll through the stations from the steering wheel controls? I have to stretch my arm all the way to the tuning knob on the head unit to scroll through hundreds of channels while trying to drive. And my second complaint is the front windshield. I don't know what "material" or "coating" they use on the outside of the RAV4 but it is impossible to keep the windshield clean and dry. I apply RainX on all my vehicles and this is the first time I see that water just "stays" and doesn't repel. I got new wipers and fresh coat of RainX and the water just moves side to side and smears all over the glass. I keep using the wipers and it never gets dry. Always leaves a film and streaks of water. Very weird and not sure how to fix this. In conclusion, I am extremely happy with my purchase. My Toyota dealer in Orlando FL was great and I recommend this RAV4.
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not impressed with Toyota quality
crazyone 24, 10/22/2018
updated 04/23/2021
2018 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
34 of 48 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car new in Feb. 2018. Since driving everyday, I have noticed the quality of this car. Dash board is cheap plastic, so are the doors, console..just about everything is hard CHEAP plastic on the inside. The sun visors are like cardboard covered with a thin plastic. The black nylon seats are horrible...everything clings to them, and they are uncomfortable as all hell.... started hearing a noise when i make a left turn, almost a thumping sound..will be taking it in shortly for that. I am VERY disappointed with the quality of this interior... i am sorry that i purchased this car... should have bought the Subaru Forester!!!! Take your time and give this car a good look over before buying a Toyota Rav4....
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Who designed the cruise control?
FlaFeralCat, 07/24/2018
2018 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
I liked the looks. I liked the interior. BUT, when I tried to get comfortable and set the drivers seat to where I like the cruise control jammed me in the thigh. Who puts a cruise control in the 5-O-clock position on a steering column behind the wheel? DEAL BREAKER! Not to mention the dealer itself was very shady with it's advertising and pricing. (Gatorland Toyota) Another deal breaker.
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JERRY Z, 10/29/2018
2018 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
All in all this is a great SUV for small family looking for safety features...The technology is all here and above the rest because most of it is Standard Equipment. I am sorry the fuel tank is not bigger ...thats a bad thing ...you feel like your using more gas because you go to the gas station more it seems... MPG is what they say , but the tank is 13 gallons only... I had all the big suv's and since kids older & moved out we don't need a Highlander or a Grand Cherokee type SUV. If you tow a boat you do not want a Rav 4... if you drive off Road and on the Beach maybe not either... I had Jeeps (lots of them) and I feel better in the Toyota. Why the Blizzard color cost more money is not understood by me at all. I have 2 RAV4's now and I went to Sunrise Toyota North to lease this car and so far they all help full. Cliff and Greg made it enjoyable. 18 inch wheels were important to me on the Limited..
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