I cannot begin to express how
I cannot begin to express how disappointed I am in my RAV4 MPG. The 40 MPG was a significant consideration in my decision to try a Toyota. If car manufacturers are going to decide what to make based on what consumers purchase then I want to send the message that fuel efficiency is important. I spent the extra $2,000 on a hybrid and it is getting an average of 31 MPG in the first 775 miles. That is not even as much as my husband's 3 year old Honda CRV gets (34 MPG average).
I am not quick out of the starts, I frequently take my foot off the accelerator, I have driven all but the first 75 miles on Eco mode, the weather has been mild.
I really like my Rav4 otherwise, but feel completely ripped off by Toyota on this one. My MPG is not even close to what I should be getting on a non-hybrid.