An off-road rav? There's a trd for that now! - 2020 rav4 trd off road
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Date: 2020-05-04
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Zhenocnra
It's unfortunate for enthusiasts that the fourth and fifth generation Subaru Forester has gone more mainstream and Subaru has set their sights more focused on the RAV4 and CR-V sales numbers than off-road capability. However it is fortunate for everyone else and, as a company, that is the point. I'm totally fine with that too. It's nice to see someone commenting on the CVT's contribution to the lack of off-road ability in the newer Forester models. I personally prefer CVT's because of the benefits they provide. However the fact that the Subaru Foresters with CVT's are significantly less capable than the Foresters with stepped automatics or manuals is the reason why I can't go back to Subaru anymore. I will always love my Subaru Forester but Subaru's newer vehicles are no longer what I need or want.
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It's unfortunate for enthusiasts that the fourth and fifth generation Subaru Forester has gone more mainstream and Subaru has set their sights more focused on the RAV4 and CR-V sales numbers than off-road capability. However it is fortunate for everyone else and, as a company, that is the point. I'm totally fine with that too. It's nice to see someone commenting on the CVT's contribution to the lack of off-road ability in the newer Forester models. I personally prefer CVT's because of the benefits they provide. However the fact that the Subaru Foresters with CVT's are significantly less capable than the Foresters with stepped automatics or manuals is the reason why I can't go back to Subaru anymore. I will always love my Subaru Forester but Subaru's newer vehicles are no longer what I need or want.
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Asy4life-67
The Rav4 will be my next replacement vehicle to replace my 2001 corolla, but I have put that on hold since his pandemic that leave me with out a job. However when I do get around to it, it will be the XSE Hybrid. Alex I like your RAV4 XLE Hybrid long term review, which I will agree with you that it the one with the sweet spot when it come to cost, but I need the bigger infotainment and some other options that I think you can not get on the XLE
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The Rav4 will be my next replacement vehicle to replace my 2001 corolla, but I have put that on hold since his pandemic that leave me with out a job. However when I do get around to it, it will be the XSE Hybrid. Alex I like your RAV4 XLE Hybrid long term review, which I will agree with you that it the one with the sweet spot when it come to cost, but I need the bigger infotainment and some other options that I think you can not get on the XLE
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Shared
Most of Toyota s all wheel drive vehicles are among the least capable among the competition. This winter I was stranded with my friends in their current gen hybrid RAV4 in a few inches of snow while countless other vehicles were driving right by us. Ultimately a smaller lighter vehicle, a Subaru Crosstrek, pulled us out. Toyota honestly just doesn t get it. Their traction control software is arguably the worst in the world.
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Most of Toyota s all wheel drive vehicles are among the least capable among the competition. This winter I was stranded with my friends in their current gen hybrid RAV4 in a few inches of snow while countless other vehicles were driving right by us. Ultimately a smaller lighter vehicle, a Subaru Crosstrek, pulled us out. Toyota honestly just doesn t get it. Their traction control software is arguably the worst in the world.
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Adrian
Hi Alex great video like always. I have a 2019 adventure since a year now. I enjoy driving the RAV4 adventure winter driving no problem I use the RAV4 adventure for the farm and private. Great performance especially when I use it for the farm to towe equipment and going on the fields. The TRD would be great if it would come with skid plate since it is a TRD. Be well
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Hi Alex great video like always. I have a 2019 adventure since a year now. I enjoy driving the RAV4 adventure winter driving no problem I use the RAV4 adventure for the farm and private. Great performance especially when I use it for the farm to towe equipment and going on the fields. The TRD would be great if it would come with skid plate since it is a TRD. Be well
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zdvickery
I like that Toyota got Falken to make crossover-sized AT tires for this. AT tires are the number one thing I want on a crossover when out on rough forest roads and they are hard to find in typical crossover sizes. I'm eager to see how this compares to the Baby Bronco - if it ever gets revealed.
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I like that Toyota got Falken to make crossover-sized AT tires for this. AT tires are the number one thing I want on a crossover when out on rough forest roads and they are hard to find in typical crossover sizes. I'm eager to see how this compares to the Baby Bronco - if it ever gets revealed.
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dimekoza
Don't forget that the Subaru AWD system is much more robust than other on-demand AWD systems, and it doesn't overheat and disengage like, say CR-V, RAV4, Tiguan etc. when used very aggressively for a longer period.
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Don't forget that the Subaru AWD system is much more robust than other on-demand AWD systems, and it doesn't overheat and disengage like, say CR-V, RAV4, Tiguan etc. when used very aggressively for a longer period.
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Post2Post
Approach and departure angles as well as power-train are my personal concerns for this trim/model. I wish the Rav4 had that 3. 5L V6 option. I used to work for Toyota, and I'm just not a fan of this current 2. 5L.
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Approach and departure angles as well as power-train are my personal concerns for this trim/model. I wish the Rav4 had that 3. 5L V6 option. I used to work for Toyota, and I'm just not a fan of this current 2. 5L.
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Michael
Thumbs Up for Alex! Thumbs Down for Toyota! This is NOT an off-road vehicle. Well, at least the road and wind noise make it feel like an off-road SUV---even worse now with AT tires. Toyota Ridicules Design (TRD.
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Thumbs Up for Alex! Thumbs Down for Toyota! This is NOT an off-road vehicle. Well, at least the road and wind noise make it feel like an off-road SUV---even worse now with AT tires. Toyota Ridicules Design (TRD.
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Nathaniel
Not true. The Jeep Cherokee has plenty of Chanel s for off roading. Buying a off reader they will drive it there. Do the research please Alex I was surprised. When renegade owners take they re cars off road.
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Not true. The Jeep Cherokee has plenty of Chanel s for off roading. Buying a off reader they will drive it there. Do the research please Alex I was surprised. When renegade owners take they re cars off road.
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