2015 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews

This comment applies to all Toyotas I have seen, but especially my 2014 Rav 4, which has black fabric seats. The materials Toyota uses for fabric seats have never been particularly well chosen (from a design, look and feel standpoint). My 2014 Rav 4 is a really terrific car in all ways but one - it has black fabric seats, and the fabric looks, and feels cheap, and is impossible to keep clean especially from pet hair (even when pets have never set foot in the car). The fabric is far more problematic than the fabrics in my 2012 and 2010 Ravs, although these were not stellar either by any means (just not like Velcro). Toyota would do well to take a look at the fabrics used to upholster Honda CRV interiors, which look and feel far superior, and which do not function like Velcro for pet hair and similar stuff. It is the one major design flaw in the vehicle (looks like the 2015s are much the same!), and, it's so annoying, my next car my well have to be the Honda CRV instead.

Though overall I like the vehicle, I was disappointed with 3 things that I thought were standard in XLE models (this is not basic model): 1) Does not have auto seat adjust. 2) Does not have lumbar support. 3) Does not have auto headlights. Drive is very comfortable and could have few additional bells & whistle as blind spot indicator.

I was looking to replace my minivan with something smaller and more efficient but with large seating areas. I cannot believe how big the rear seat area is, even with the front seats all of the way back. The RAV4 sits higher than the typical economy sedan like a Corolla or Civic, so getting the kids in and out is much easier. This would likely also apply to seniors. The car also drives very nicely. I cannot believe other reviews mention that it is underpowered. My FWD LE seems to scoot quite well. I also really like how the 6 speed auto transmission always seems to be in the right gear at the right time. The thing about other makes is that when you get a base model the interior really looks like it. The base level LE RAV4 looks like a quality car from inside and out. The interior is beautiful, but oddly has mabye 5 or 6 different materials and textures. I am averaging 24+ MPG tooling around town so far, but have yet to take a long highway drive to test highway mileage. I really am impressed with the integrated stereo/bluetooth phone controls/backup camera setup. Again, a base car with top line features. Stereo sound is very good IMO, especially in CD mode. If you want a car that is small outside but very large and comfortable inside the RAV4 should be considered. For the price paid it can't be beat.

Short comings of Interior Design (vs 2007 RAV4) Some panel light not lit without the lights being on (requires turning on lights well before needed) No place to store glasses or sunglasses (In the 2007 RAV4 there was room for 3 pairs) Not as many places to store misc small things (1 vs 2) Console between seats lacks space for storage of small, flat items, as was present on the 2007 RAV4. The extra glove compartment of the 2007 RAV4 is now only a shelf on the dashboard. Even the 2007 RAV4 lacked storage space for flat materials such as maps, so they will continue to be stuffed between the seat and the center console.

I recently bought a 2015 Rav 4 XLE AWD , and I love it. The color I picked is Barcelona Red and everyone that sees it thinks its a beautiful color. Does it ride like a luxury SUV? No but still, it rides smoother than a lot of small suv on the road. In short, I would recommend the rav 4 if you are looking for a small SUV with class and at a great price.

I have enjoyed my 14 year old Rav4 so much that I bought another one. Can't beat a good thing. So far so good.

I ended up in a fender bender the other week and needed my vehicle repaired. I drive a 2010 Hyundia Electra. The only reason why I purchased this vehicle is the MPG's as I was driving 84 miles one way to work. When the economy was really bad back in 2011 I was desperate. Anyway, this is an good vehicle, but sort of disappointed. For all of the hoopla of that Toyota's are exemplary vehicles to drive I just don't get it. They do drive pretty good, nice seating position, seats are decent but nothing to write home about. I had the AWD and experienced OK gas mileage. When I was on the highway I experienced roughly 27-29 MPG which isn't half-bad for AWD. As soon as I get to stop and go traffic I saw my fuel gauge drop. It has enough pep to merge with traffic but not enough to do any inspiring driving. I guess that's just it. It does well enough on everything but nothing to say "Wow I can't wait to drive this thing". It was more or less "I can't wait to get home". I mean it's not a bad CUV but I can name a plethora of CUVs that I would look into getting prior to getting this. Maybe the Lexus version is more inspiring I would imagine. Some months ago I test drove a 2014 Jeep Cherokee 4 cylinder in Louisiana. It was your standard front wheel drive mid range (latitude I believe) and I feel that it was more inspiring to drive this CUV. The best way to describe it is to compare it to MR or MRS reliable. Their not bad and they get the job done just don't expect anything more.

The seats are uncomfortable, rough ride, rigid frame and every pot hole, or bump in the road sends a jolt to the passenger's. Gas mileage sucks.

Just bought a new RAv 4- switched from an Altima. Was promised a hands free blue tooth system. Which is true as long as the only thing you want to do is make phone calls similar to the function of an old flip phone. Texting function has no voice recognition so you have to read and select pre-selected messages. When the salesman explained that unless i wanted to upgrade ($8,000.00 ) for the top line model, I would not have GPS on the car. I though fine. My abdroid phone will do that and if I have blue tooth. Im good. But the car will not let the phone do that at least not thru the speakers. I either have to spend time reprograming the system everytime I want to use a map app (not something that is hands free and I have to stop the car) or unpair the phone and not be able to get phone calls thru bluetooth. They suggested I should buy a new phone. Verizon guys assumed the car was before 2008--the programing was so simple (AND CHEAP FOR TOYOTA) also that a new phone would not fix the programing in the car. And every time you turn the car off it goes back to the default setting that plays all my ringtones like a playlist and then has map lady in background talking softly. The volume control needs to be VERY LOUD for the map app and will blast you on all other audio. Also mileage is not as listed best is 27 not 31 mpg (with coasting down all hills and reduced speed. and worst is 18 not 22.

Would recommend this vehicle for anyone driving a lot of miles but needs some space.Great for getting around in traffic or crowed parking lots.