2019 Rav4 Hybrid review with periodic updates

what do you mean by auto stop in both directions?

 

Maybe just get used to 24hr clock - I usually set things to that anyway - after having my home A/C working 12 hrs out of phase because I read the little "dot" marking PM wrong.

I find my PRIUS is more sensitive to some pumps turning off early than previous cars - I now have a mental note of a few individual pumps to avoid - or I fill to the 2nd click if they're the only ones available.

 

@royrose - you've had your RAV4 for about 2 months now - how are you finding the comfort of the car - seats mainly. Are they better or worse than PRIUS?

Also, how have you adapted to the layout/ergonomics - with central instruments, higher seating position etc?

And - the ride?

thanks.

(PS - what colour is it - have you posted a photo?)

 

Thanks. Stunning scenery.

"THE" Pikes Peak? - I don't suspect that a TOYOTA will ever keep up with VW's electric record!!!

 

While your at it, could you give us more interior photos.................I really like this vehicle!

 

Basically the Whole interior, like you would be previewing it.

 

great photo! that kind of mileage is really spectacular. are you driving in a special way to get such great fuel economy or just normal?

 

that's great to hear!

 

"Have you noticed the clock or seat heater issues that I described above?"

On our 2019 Limited Hybrid the only issue we've noticed is the clock. Even though we've set it for 12-hour mode, it returns to 24-hour mode at random times. There are actually two clocks and the other clock is fine. Odd, but not concerning.

As far as we can tell, we have no problems with the seat heaters or coolers, AC, transmission, door locks, rear door or side view mirrors. However, we've noticed that a reflection from the dash trim obscures the driver's side mirror. We wanted to like the digital rear view mirror but can't - it forces your eyes to re-focus and is, therefore, distracting and difficult to use.

BTW, our (i.e., my wife's) mileage is much better than expected, averaging in the mid-40s. She recently got 47.0 mpg on a 50 mile (+/-) trip across town. We are very pleased with this purchase.

 

Try removing the setting to update the clock via GPS. I did this a while ago and haven't seen the 24 hr clock return. "Time will tell."

 

Thank you for the suggestion.

I turned off the "update clock with GPS" setting and, two days later, was back in 24-hour-clock mode.

Not a problem, just curiouser and curiouser.

 

Ditto, mine stayed put for a couple weeks then reverted again. Gremlins.

 

Lets see if my signature file now displays 40 MPG average as it should as I learn to ignore much of the power increase from the Prius v that the Rav4h has.

Quality good. Only thing I've found that doesn't seem to work is the foot under the rear bumper to open the tailgate feature. Works 2 times out of 10.

Worst feature, passenger seat comfort says my wife. Drivers in the limited is really adjustable in lots of ways but passenger is manual.

Because the features vary by country and trim level, you'll see widely varied opinions and likes/dislikes.

 

I read that you're supposed to make a "kicking" motion with your foot. I turned off this feature on mine cause I cannot have it opening unintentionally.

 

I had the kick motion liftgate on my last car. Usually triggered OK when I needed it, but it also would go off randomly in the cold and wet. I eventually reprogrammed the car's modules to ignore the input, it didn't have a user configurable trigger to disable it. Awful feature I wish I could order an SUV without.