2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime consumer reviews

While the car is fun to drive in electric mode, there are a number of features (or lack of features) that ruin the experience. The infotainment system is slow to respond, awkward to use, and requires constant attention. For example, randomly, I have to reselect the source upon start up by scrolling through 6 options manually. Sometimes, it takes 2-3 minutes to even boot up, which can be a problem when I'm waiting for navigation. About 1 in 5 trips, the car fails to link to my phone for no obvious reason. The Toyota app is a total joke, full of bugs, and they want to charge $30 month for it! I live in a cold climate, so remote start was a must. Don't let the dealer fool you, the Toyata "A/C" climate conditioning is NOT the same as remote start. It only starts the weak electric heat and will not start the defrost. It's worthless if there is ice and snow on the car. Overall, I feel like I overpaid for the Toyota name, and I could have gotten a better car with more value elsewhere.

After years of diesel Mercedes use, this plug-in hybrid rav4 is mind blowing in comparison. 93mpg after 13,700 miles. I only put premium fuel in this car because i never know when i'll use the ice engine. 500 highway miles range with a full tank.

If you want a RAV4, get the plug-in hybrid. The larger electric motor delivers much better acceleration than the standard hybrid. The infotainment system is a bit erratic and it is sometimes necessary to fiddle with it to get the radio to play. The mechanical systems are top-notch, fit and finish are good, and the car is pleasurable to drive. Electric driving range is up to 45 miles, depending on outdoor temperature. The 120 volt charging works well, but takes up to 12 hours for a full charge. If your car does not sit that long, you will want a fast charger.

had a great experience with purchasing my new Rav Prime , will be back for another car when my wife is ready for a new one

Fun to drive; the electric motor provides great acceleration. The multimedia system can be a nuisance if you mainly want to listen to radio. Fit and finish are excellent.

I purchased my RAV4 prime plug in a few weeks ago and I couldn’t be happier! The EV range is just enough to get me to work and back and the hybrid engine seems to sip gas. The seats are comfortable and I don’t feel like I’m sitting too high or too low. The features are intuitive and I don’t get frustrated trying to find a feature.

DON'T EVER BUY A KIA. May I say that this car is miles above the KIA Sorento that I got rid of in order to buy this new car. Kia was such a nightmare because I never was able to get in and try to start it and many times the car wouldn't start. I lost count of the number of times I had to take it in and was told the problem was fixed, but it never was fixed. I purchased my Rav4 from Glen Toyota in New Jersey Wow what a difference it was in my purchase experience. I am convinced this will be totally different this time around.