Surprise New Toyota that Could Overtake RAV4 Hybrid in Sales Quickly

I currently drive a 2021 Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD. 22,000 miles and no complaints whatsoever.
I did look at the Rav4 Hybrid which is too small for my needs. Got a chance to see the Grand Highlander. It is quite nice, however the Grand Highlander is too big for needs. The Highlander to me, is the perfect size vehicle.
Plus, I get 33 to 37 miles per gallon and up to 500 miles per tank.

I think the affordability of the RAV4 will keep it on top. The Highlander is significantly more expensive.

I have 2022 Rav4 Hybrid. I love the vehicle. It is quite comfortable and I am 6'2.

The advertised mileage is off though. I live in rural Va., so I do not drive in traffic that much. Plus, there are lot of rolling hills. I only use my vehicle when I am going into Richmond where I will be in more traffic.

Granted, the tank is smaller so fill ups aren't as painful. When they do mileage tests, they should do them in real life areas instead of optimal courses to pass government regulations.

I have 2022 RAV4 and I love it
But I wished I could get my second key
When I got my car last November I was told they couldn’t supply 2nd key until later. Well it’s later and still no key

I have a 2023 RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium and have never been so happy with a SUV. I have had it a little of 2 weeks now and driven almost 3,000 miles. I'm getting 46 mpg in the City and 43 on the highway which is slightly higher than the government official mileage. I just can't say enough positive things about it. Great, smooth, quiet ride. The car feels almost like a luxury car. Excellent pickup and turning range. Drives smoothly at 30 mph and smoothly at 90 mph. Great built in technology. Comfortable seats. Able to see all around the car when driving and very few blind spots which the car tech assists with. I added upgraded premium JBL sound and it's impressive. Nice cargo space and with the seats down. I can carry three dog kennels in the back, plus have storage behind the front row seats.

I wish I had ordered a self-dimming mirror as I assumed with all the other fancy tech that that would be included. Toyota doesn't have an after build option for the mirror, but Amazon does. I also would have ordered the tow hitch, but that can be installed post production.

My only negative amd suggestion for future builds is that when the 2nd row seats fold down (which is super easy), the back seats do not fully lay flat. That's an issue when you are fitting 3 dog kennels in the car as I had to bend a cardboard box to level out the kennel closest to the front seat so my dog wouldn't be traveling at an odd angle. Those seats need to lie flat or raise the cargo area so it's all even. Having more locations to connect tie down cords would also be nice. Also, it would be nice if the font seats would also go all the way back like the Honda CR-V front seats do (or at least used to). That allowed a driver to sleep in the back seat with feet extended through the front seat. Great option for a quick nap at a rest stop.

Overall, I am in love with this SUV and have never been so satisfied with a large purchase. No second guesses what so ever. I feel certain I will be able to drive this vehicle for at least 15 years which is the average I drive SUVs.

Toyota has no vehicles on their lots and when they scam you into "ordering" one they are ridiculously, overpriced toasters.

I have a 2023 rav4 hybrid xle awd. Perfect no issues. My wife also wanted one but a prime but there was no availability at the time. She bought a 2022 honda crv hybrid platinum awd. It blows the rav4 out of the water in every way except handling. I also understand its not apples to apples. I traded in a 2019 hylander xle for my rav4. Huge difference in space/power/gas mileage. The Issue I had with the hylander was the throttle delay & the delayed shifts with the transmission. Went to 3 different dealerships and they all said it was formated that way from factory for gas mileage. But 2 of 3 dealers said they were seeing a uptick in transmission failures. I'm a loyal customer to toyota since the Cressida days. My wife preffers honda. But yet she asks to use my car...

I still want a RAV4 Prime at MSRP or below. Perhaps by the time I can get the one I want, it will be the next generation model with several improvements.

I just purchased my 3rd RAV4. The first two I had for over 250,000 miles. I’m hoping to keep this one for 300,000 miles. With regular maintenance I have found that this make and model seems to run forever without any issues. Tires, brakes, wipers, oil changes, that’s it! Mine have always been AWD and let me tell you in the deep snow in the north, my car would safely get me down the road better than a 4x4 truck. Now that I’m living in the south, I have no worries about hydroplaning in the heavy rains. It rides so smooth and is very comfortable. Best vehicle ever made and the maker stands behind their product. Love the RAV4!!!!

Which is better Rave 4 Hybrid 2023 or the 2024 Rave 4 Hybrid