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One of the most popular vehicles in the country for most of the year is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. In fact, this is such a hot ticket item that many potential owners are finding it challenging to even find one to buy.
In researching this story, I looked at comments written by both my Torque News readers and my “Toyotajeff” YouTube channel viewers. Their personal accounts paint a vivid picture of happy new car owners getting incredible fuel efficiency.
There are many reasons to buy 2019 RAV4 Hybrid
People buy vehicles for many reasons, and we all have so many unique buying criteria. This same theory applies to the RAV4 Hybrid. The good news is that buyers have plenty of reasons to consider and eventually choose this model.
First, it is a great value compared to the 2019 RAV4 gasoline models. Buyers will find the 2019 RAV4 Hybrid (all RAV4 Hybrid models have standard AWD) costs less than $1000 more than its gasoline counterparts. For example, a RAV4 Hybrid LE has a factory MSRP of $27,850, while the RAV4 LE AWD gasoline model is $27,050. That is only $800 more. Excellent value.
Also, the 2019 RAV4 Hybrid has better pickup and acceleration than its gasoline equivalent. The gasoline RAV4 uses a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 203 horsepower. This is very good. But, the RAV4 Hybrid uses this engine in combination with electric motors to provide more power. This proven Hybrid combination delivers 219 horsepower.
Then, of course, there is that gas mileage I was alluding to. If you walk by a new 2019 RAV4 Hybrid sitting on a dealership lot, you will see the posted gas efficiency of 40mpg combined (41 in the city and 38 on the highway). This is fantastic fuel mileage for any SUV on its own merits.
In the real world, though, new owners are thrilled with their own personal results.
2019 RAV4 Hybrid Owners seeing results at the pump
I was so impressed by the comments of people all over the country who are seeing solid gas mileage with their new RAV4 Hybrids. Check out their stories.
Ravhybridowner, one of my readers, gave his thoughts. “Bought the Hybrid LE and love it! After 6500 miles I'm averaging 42.1 mpg in the mountains of Western Montana. With hypermiling (click here to read about Prius hypermiling) I got 54 mpg with one tank and I didn't ever drop below 60mph so I'm sure you could do better if you were willing to sacrifice more speed.”
Wayne had a similar story to tell. “Hey Toyota Jeff! Your videos about the RAV4 Hybrid were enough to convince my wife and I to buy one, and we beat the rush too! It took us 24 days from ordering to receiving it. Our mileage has varied from 42.5 to a high of 47.5 mpg over the first three months, as we’re nearing our 5K service visit. We haven’t made a long trip yet, or driven over the winter in this car yet, but we will do both soon. So far, it’s been grand. Thanks again for serving the brand and your customers near and far!”
“Bought 2019 RAV4 Hybrid XLE in May. Ordered 2 months earlier. MPG is up to 45.” Commented another Jeff.
Reader Len and his wife are pleased so far as well. “We own a 2019 RAV4 Hybrid Limited and really like it. Smooth riding, comfortable seats. Wife gets 44 mpg back and forth to work in city-ish driving.”
It is Time for your thoughts on RAV4 Hybrid
I would love to hear your personal accounts on the RAV4 Hybrid. Do you own one currently and how is your gas mileage so far? Also, do you have any tips on how to get better mpg?
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Same mileage with my 19 rav4
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In reply to My mileage at 500 miles is by Jack Wanamaker (not verified)
Same mileage with my 19 rav4 hybrid....around 29...took it to dealer, got a bunch of bs
My wife has put 10,000miles
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My wife has put 10,000miles on hers in 4months and she’s seeing between 40-43MPG average. She went from a 4runner limited and we noticed the savings after her first month of driving. We are totally happy with this vehicle so far...
"This is a paid partnership
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"This is a paid partnership with Big Oil"
lol thanks for your comment!
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In reply to "This is a paid partnership by B.H. (not verified)
lol thanks for your comment! Jeff
The reason people are getting
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The reason people are getting above average miles on their Rav4 is because they have not been through the winter months yet . That will bring the average down .
I have had a C- HR Hybrid for
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I have had a C- HR Hybrid for over a year and averaged 60 mpg over 12,000 miles.
There are no C-HR hybrids in
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In reply to I have had a C- HR Hybrid for by Leon (not verified)
There are no C-HR hybrids in the US and if you are from the UK, note that your imperial gallons are larger than US gallons, and this your numbers per gallon are skewed.
I’ve had my RAV4 XSE Hybrid
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I’ve had my RAV4 XSE Hybrid for a week now. I live and work in town and do most my driving under 40 mph with lots of stoplights. Twice a week I commute out of town, all highway. I’m only averaging 28-30 mpg. Should I be concerned?
No, don’t be concerned.
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In reply to I’ve had my RAV4 XSE Hybrid by Katherine (not verified)
No, don’t be concerned.
I’ve had my 2021 XLE hybrid for 2 weeks and so far, mixed driving (NYC and upstate area) in 40° weather yields about 31mpgs.
The car does best in suburban driving with long blocks, slow acceleration/deceleration and steady speeds around 40mph. Despite the “city” EPA claims, actual urban driving isn’t that great with hybrids as regen stopping is too short/abrupt to recoup the acceleration.
I own a 2019 RAV hybrid and
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I own a 2019 RAV hybrid and am disappointed. I have the gas fill issue and my mileage at 12K miles is averaging around 32-33 right now. I'm in Iowa with a 20 min commute that is 75% rural where I average 55 mph. Most of my driving is rural in similar circumstances with some small-town driving about 25% of the time. I'd love to know what I could do differently!
I have a 2019 Rav4 Hybrid.
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I have a 2019 Rav4 Hybrid. For the first 3,000 miles or so I was getting around 40 mpg. But since then the computer tells me I'm now getting around 26 mpg. I have about 6,500 miles on it now. I haven't changed anything to the car, but I can't figure out why the mileage would have dropped so precipitously. Does anybody have any idea what could be causing this?
i have 2019 rav 4 xse it was
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i have 2019 rav 4 xse it was great first 3 months with mpg but now it dropping under 25 and i always drive on eco.
I was getting around 41 and
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I was getting around 41 and almost all my driving is around town . Once on the highway the mileage went up quite a bit. But now that winter has set in ( NH) it has consistently dropped and is currently at 36.3. I am very disappointed that ☹️. The service people said it is because of the gas additive in winter. I have under 5K miles in 7+ months. Also the dealership could not do anything about the fact that I can only get a max of 9 gallons in the car . They said there was no current fix for the problem. I find that an unacceptable response. Oddly the tire pressure warning came on and all tires were okay- it turned out to be the pressure in the spare ???
Winter gasoline contains more
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In reply to I was getting around 41 and by Linda (not verified)
Winter gasoline contains more RVP (butane) and is about 1.5% less efficient. However, the bulk of the economy loss is likely due to the heating system being conventional (engine coolant) and not electric, which causes your engine to kick in just to maintain temperature.
Bought my 2019 RAV4 Hybrid in
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Bought my 2019 RAV4 Hybrid in NOV 2019, and I drive 85% on freeway. Having put 3,900 miles on it so far, I average 31.2 mpg. Not good at all. Will talk to the dealership when I go in for the 5000-mile service.
Not happy...class action? Or
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Not happy...class action? Or refund? How to proceed? Thanks jeff
I only get 18mpg on my 2019
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I only get 18mpg on my 2019 rav4 hybrid.
Update, my rav 4 xse got 7k
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Update, my rav 4 xse got 7k miles I did 2 service tire rotation and oil change now I get about 33 mpg per gallon. It increase by time as much you drive more. It increase mpg as engine get millage added. Hope this help today is dec 22 I got my rav4 xse on March 31 2019.
Drive in ECO mode and your
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In reply to Update, my rav 4 xse got 7k by Hemant (not verified)
Drive in ECO mode and your mileage will go up, substantially. My Rav, when driven in Sport, almost never runs in EV mode. In normal mode it’s still much less conservative. In ECO, it runs on battery only most of the time.