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Touch screen died
Ferd, 03/21/2024
2023 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Rented this vehicle in Florida & drove for 4 days. Overall, decent car. Didn't notice the road noise that other complained of (my other car is a Ford Escape so that one is probably loud too and I just don't notice anymore). Ok pickup when getting up to speed, ok features. Biggest complaint is on 2nd day of rental, touch screen stopped working. Worked totally fine up until that point. It would show the start-up screen, then go black. This meant 1) no maps 2) no radio 3) the USB appeared to be connected to that and the port wouldn't connect so no apple carplay and thus no apple maps. Phone wouldn't charge using that port - the port in the center console did work thank goodness b/c my phone was running out of battery. When I googled this issue, trying to find a solution, saw many complaints for the 2023 model having this screen issue and not a single solution nor comment that the dealer would make it right. I can't imagine having purchased this vehicle, having the touchscreen die and being told to live with it.
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Only Rented, But I Paid Attention
opinroad84, 01/29/2024
2023 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
First off, I do not own a '23 Rav4, but I rented one and spent 12 hours of mixed driving in it. I went into this happy I'd get a chance to drive the Rav because it has been on my short list of vehicles I'm considering, but it isn't any longer. First, what I liked. The climate controls were excellent. Simple buttons and large, rubberized knobs. And it put out heat like a champ. The shifting lever felt solid and was intuitive to use. Cargo space is excellent, as is fit and finish. The LED headlights were more than bright enough and the Auto-High Beam feature worked as expected. Highway passing was good, the turning radius was more than acceptable for a medium-sized SUV and fuel economy was better than most cars that are 10 or more years older. What I didn't like: It's loud. Really. I have rented many cars, and I own a 2003 Matrix (which is really loud), but the RAV4 let in more road noise than any vehicle I've experienced aside from my own (and if you've driven a Matrix you don't expect noise insulation anyway). If you have the radio on at any real volume it will be difficult to talk with your road mates unless you raise your voice more than you'd like. The transmission is not as refined as it should be (I've heard the Hybrid model is better) and the auto start/stop system was jarringly noticeable. The Adaptive Cruise Control is not subtle at all. When the coast is clear it floors the accelerator and when it needs to slow it often abruptly brakes when easing off the gas would be just fine. And the seats, after more than three hours, start to feel hard. I also didn't like that my right leg was up always up against the console, and I'm only 5' 8". The audio quality of the entertainment system wasn't that great either (but perhaps that's adjustable in some buried menu?). In short, I was disappointed, and for a vehicle that is hard to get into for under $31K, I would expect Toyota to have spread around a bit more sound insulation and used a more refined transmission. That is why when I begin to look in a few months I'll be starting with a CR-V, Tuscon and Sportage. And that saddens me because I love Toyota's reliability.
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Enough power for great fuel efficency
Felipe, 08/07/2023
2023 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I Honestly did not like this car at the beginning because of the price I ended up paying since it was my first time in the country dealing with a dealer (Always be prepared to negotiate and know what to negotiate with them). With that said, since the moment I did the test drive I really like it, good power nothing mind blowing but good enough to overtake cars in the highways with confidence. Interior built although feels dated as usually for Toyota ( that is why I feel that this car will be always be 4/5 starts), feels solid, simple and with good quality. Funny to see everyone complaining about the start/stop functionality, but there is a button Infront of your face to deactivate that. People just don't read manuals or try to understand the car functionalities. I just drove it 2500 miles across the US with around 1100 lbs of cargo since I was moving out of state, and it performed perfectly. Incredibly with that cargo, I had an average of 29.5 mpg/g throughout the entire trip. You do feel that you have a very high-quality car that will last....
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Thank god it’s only a rental
RobinD, 10/08/2023
2023 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
43 of 49 people found this review helpful
I had this vehicle as a rental while my 2014 VW Passat was having body work done after an unfortunate incident with a basketball hoop. Thank god it was only a rental , even though this RAV4 was brand new with only 14,000 miles on it it was so LOUD in the cabin and making noises you shouldn’t be hearing in a brand new car. The interior is unimpressive and uncomfortable. I’m 5’4” and 130 lbs and even I thought the front was bordering on claustrophobic, I didn’t like how high the seat had me sitting either , even with the seat on the lowest setting. The acceleration is non existent , and again very loud. The ride in this was comparable to a soap box derby car . A stark difference from my VW that is quieter , more comfortable,smoother and quick , even at almost 10 years old . In conclusion, not a chance I’d buy this vehicle. Ever.
UNCOMFORTABLE TOYOTA RAV-$
SUV Vehicle Tester, 03/30/2023
2023 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
116 of 136 people found this review helpful
CONS: Uncomfortable seats. Unless you are small, they are VERY tight. Front passenger seat sits up to high, you will bang your head trying to get in this poor design body / head room area. Driving visibility is poor compared to other SUV's in is class size. The outside mirrors still shack when you drive down to road. Road noise is still to loud in this vehicle (NO new Improvements). Only built for 4 Persons NOT 5 too small NOT comfortable on trips. The engine is still LOUD and is always searching for which gear to be in. Back seats are VERY tight for any desist leg room. Dealers are Always marking the vehicle up an extra few 1000's more WHY? Shop around or walk away, DO NOT PAY the extra bogus fees. Make sure you get all of the items listed due to the fact your vehicle may not come with everything due to material shortages. I have own 3-Toyota's and the quality has gone down hill. Also if you do order a Toyota, an it comes with a 2 year maintenance package; DO NOT WAIT FOR 10,000 miles for them to change your fist oil/filter change, this is bad you would be wise to change it at 2,500 to 5,000 to remove any contaminants left form the factory. The only pro: Good gas mileage.
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