2018 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews

I have two complaints. First the smaller driver info center will not display speed. So you have to rely on the speedometer which is difficult to view. Secondly, the vehicle is equipped with remote start. However on entering the vehicle it shuts off. What ? I have a Chevy Cruz and F-150 with remote start that do NOT do this. Why ? Dumb !

It’s not too big or too small. Everything about this RAV4 is a plus. The one best thing is cruise control. I set it 73 mph and it will always adjust for me to stay safe distance between vehicle in front of me.

I had owned a Nissan X-Terra for 11 years and no longer sold in the U.S. I no longer needed the towing capacity but loved the no-nonsense performance. The Rav4 was a great choice for me. The driver and passenger seating is much roomier and very comfortable with all the high-tech necessities.

I am 59 years old and live in the northeast, and, have owned 25 or more cars in my life. I am into my 8th month of a 36 month lease. My first Toyota ever. A 2018 Rav4 XLE with some extras I added on like: Remote start, door edge guards/ full luggage rack system/ upgraded mats and a power lift gate. I purchased this vehicle after a lot of research. I wanted an economical SUV for commuting and golf trips. I wanted reliability and a full warranty. I wanted some degree of comfort. I wanted value and a low monthly payment. And, I need all wheel drive. My job is supervising storm event crews. Often I am on the roads to work before the DOT has mobilized. This car has met and exceeded all the above expectations. It drives just fine. Sits high enough above the road to be confident. Accelerates quickly for a 4 cylinder. Handles curves well. Has a tight turning radius. Excellent visibility. Excellent safety sense stuff. Very good headlight system and a really excellent cruise/radar system. The front crash brake deployed on me one day when I wasn't paying attention to the road. IT WORKS! Prevented an accident. Interior controls are laid out well. Leg room is very good, specially the rear seat leg room. A few things I am not as enthusiastic about: Speakers sound tin-like. Less than adequate cubby hole space in the front. Rear cargo space is lacking ( I had a 2004 Pathfinder & an 09 Hyundai Santa Fe prior. They had better space) Seats can be a bit stiff, but, they are better than some I have test driven. Sun roof is noisy when cracked open. You need rain guards for the main windows. Add everything up and my minor complaints don't amount to a hill of beans compared to the main components. This car is built well, reliable and an excellent value. I will buy it after the lease because after 8 months I can see it will still be dependable, hold its value and not cost me an arm and a leg to repair. Like all cars: Just stay up to date on factory recommended maintenance.

This crossover is perfect for senior citizens - very comfortable, easy to get into with my disability, the back storage is easier for me to use than a deep trunk, stylish, and handles well in the snow.

Met all of our needs, great car good on mileage, comfortable reliable, good all around, toyota to me are the best cars, I test drove it and it handled perfectly, took it on the highway and it drove really good, would not change it for any other brand, If I had to choose again it would be the same brand.

This car is very comfortable for a trip and the gas is very cheap. This car have a very good machine and wonderful style and the best size!

Found my 2018 RAV4 (Adventure) to be a really good deal for the $$$. It came with a some great options for living in the Northeast that would have cost me another $5K if I purchased something comparable from FORD, SUBARU, Chevy, Honda and others. Imagine getting Safety features, Sun Roof, USB ports, Power Inverter, HEATED STEERING WHEEL, Black Painted Wheels, and more for under $35K. Did I mention 2 Years FREE Oil changes, fluid checks and tire rotations!!! My only 'CON' so far is the radio setup which I wish I had knew more about and could have upgraded. You cannot have 1 single screen for Radio/Phone/NAV the least you can show is two screens and the radio is less than 8 inches!!! I use my phone for most of my Nav needs which is sad. Changes in 2019 are a new body style which I think looks pretty cool, but let's see when I move on in two more years. The competition has taken notice and beginning to add the same things that Toyota already has as STANDARD. Nobody is going to overpay for BSM, Traction control, Brake Assist and other soon so the others better figure it out and keep it under $35K

Getting used to the size, comfort very good and visibility suits us perfectly. Only con is buzzer for open door and lane crossover is too quiet. Otherwise, enjoying the ride!

The RAV 4 is the perfect car for my family! Great gas mileage for my commute to work each day. Roomy interior...I can fit 3 car seats in the back for weekends with my grandchildren.