2019 Toyota RAV4 [Archive] - REVscene Automotive Forum

twitchyzero

03-28-2018, 06:36 AM

https://s.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/916x515/quality/95/https://s.blogcdn.com/slideshows/images/slides/728/694/6/S7286946/slug/l/2019-toyota-rav4-19-1.jpg

mini 4runner? :ahwow:

the 2019 RAV4 is powered by a Dynamic Force 2.5-litre inline-four mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Toyota brags that the base engine offers an incredible (for an internal combustion engine) 40 per cent efficiency. Mated to Rear Driveline Disconnect system, which routes all the AWD system’s power to the front wheels for greater fuel efficiency, Toyota claims significant fuel consumption gains, though it doesn’t say how much.

As for the Hybrid version, it combines the 2.5L engine — now with 41 per cent efficiency — and Toyota promises class leading fuel economy and “no compromise” performance.

On the dynamic front, Toyota claims a whopping 57 per cent increase in the unibody’s rigidity, which should translate into better handling and ride qualities. There’s even a Trail version of the RAV4, which Toyota says has a “stout stance, standard Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD, and a reliable and tough functionality that’s apt for any road.” The Trail also a more rugged exterior, thanks to its more aggressive grille, fog light surrounds, and unique wheel design.

2019 Toyota RAV4 grows up with more style, new powertrains | Driving (http://driving.ca/toyota/rav4/auto-shows/new-york-auto-show/2019-toyota-rav4-grows-up-with-more-style-new-powertrains)

TypeRNammer

03-28-2018, 06:48 AM

Wow that's impressive, doesn't look like a cheap boring lifted Econo box any more.

twitchyzero

03-28-2018, 07:02 AM

I wouldn't mind an old limited with V6...but yeah most of the others :heckno:

Edison_Chen

03-28-2018, 07:33 AM

I think the front end of the adventure model looks pretty good. Looking from the side, it looks like a Subaru Crosstrek

asian_XL

03-28-2018, 07:48 AM

I bet it makes 180hp and 22mpg

dapperfied

03-28-2018, 08:15 AM

:notbad: considering that I like the new 4Runner

Tone Loc

03-28-2018, 08:17 AM

The one on the right looks gorgeous. Wow. I'm even digging the roof treatment that looks similar to the old FJ Cruiser.

If Toyota makes the 4Runner update look like a bigger, more squared-off, more off-roadable version of this thing I will be very impressed!

MarkyMark

03-28-2018, 08:33 AM

I'm digging the size and style, the new 4Runners are getting too big. Might have to look into this when the time comes to give up the truck.

Teriyaki

03-28-2018, 08:42 AM

Rear end is like VW Tiguan and Mitsubishi Eclipse-Cross had a baby.

Wonder what the performance numbers are like. Knowing Toyota, it'll likely be 90% FWD until it detects slip...

Edit: Found its actually 100% FWD until slip... "Mated to Rear Driveline Disconnect system, which routes all the AWD system’s power to the front wheels for greater fuel efficiency"

Qmx323

03-28-2018, 08:53 AM

Aggressive, me like. Can't wait to get cut off/almost sideswiped by one

UnknownJinX

03-28-2018, 09:00 AM

Aggressive, me like. Can't wait to get cut off/almost sideswiped by oneMore likely, they will drive at 30kph at all times, in classic Toyota fashion.

And turn slowly AF because SUVs.

Traum

03-28-2018, 09:39 AM

The grill on the left one looks like shxt, but the one on the right is gorgeous. Why bother having the ugly grill version at all?

Funnel

03-28-2018, 09:46 AM

Because the ugly grill in your eye might be gorgeous in other's eye?

Traum

03-28-2018, 10:14 AM

Because the ugly grill in your eye might be gorgeous in other's eye?
Potentially. I'd be interested to see what percentage thinks that grill looks pretty though.

Manic!

03-28-2018, 10:30 AM

I clicked to see how ugly they were but I was pleasantly surprised. It looks really good.

twitchyzero

03-28-2018, 10:31 AM

some dont prefer the bulldog snout grille that was started with the R35 and Evo X...so I can definitely see people opting for the conventional (even if it's uglier to me) cheese grater grille

MarkyMark

03-28-2018, 10:32 AM

Paint that grille on the left black and it wouldn't be so bad.

underscore

03-28-2018, 02:40 PM

They look good, but I want the V6 back. Pulling away from people trying to pace me on the highway with my in-laws powder blue Rav is one of the best parts of a road trip.

Akinari

03-28-2018, 06:07 PM

I love it. Toyota's really making a comeback. First the TNGA platform and making everything at least LOOK sportier, if not much sportier to drive.

Also torque vectoring AWD in this category is quite impressive, sounds like SH-AWD, which is an incredible performing system.

First the Supra, then the Corolla Hatch with a rev-matching 6spd, now this. They be on fiyahhh.

Also

FerrariEnzo

03-28-2018, 06:57 PM

Impressive.. was really considering the Hyundai in a few months when my lease is up.. but this might be my next car...

Badhobz

03-29-2018, 06:32 AM

http://78.media.tumblr.com/f8cda1d83a2c154260680e2b7987da7d/tumblr_mt0grw8T9L1r4c2quo1_500.gif

Why do I see jokers face when I look at this new Rav. Especially the one on the right.

twitchyzero

03-29-2018, 06:48 AM

the hybrid looks very aggressive and clean
I thought it was as lexus at first...they could simply rebadge and charge another 15-20k

https://www.cheersandgears.com/uploads/monthly_2018_03/5abb93d461b32_2019ToyotaRAV4.jpg.34e1ee16bb312b704 02753842b60f625.jpg

MarkyMark

03-29-2018, 07:37 AM

How are the Toyota hybrids, would anyone recommend it over the regular engine?

bcedhk

03-29-2018, 07:45 AM

How are the Toyota hybrids, would anyone recommend it over the regular engine?

My job has about a dozen prius and camry from various generation. They get driven a lot at about 50k annually without any major issues aside from basic maintenance.

b0unce. [?]

03-29-2018, 08:02 AM

Toyota needs to bring diesel options here. The best truck I've ever owned was a 3rd gen hilux surf. I miss the old square body designs.

http://i65.tinypic.com/35akk93.jpg

mb_

03-29-2018, 08:17 AM

How are the Toyota hybrids, would anyone recommend it over the regular engine?

Toyota Hybrid System is probably the best hybrid system in the market right now. If you drive a lot and plan to keep the car for a while and want to save lots of gas, would definitely recommend a hybrid.

yray

03-29-2018, 08:27 AM

hybrid trail would be nice

in4 trail edition to be on bridgestone road tires

Nabatron

03-29-2018, 11:25 AM

will the new rav4 be at the van autoshow?

mb_

03-29-2018, 11:30 AM

will the new rav4 be at the van autoshow?

It's not there, I went last night

sonick

03-29-2018, 12:07 PM

+1 echoing everybody here wanting a V6 (or at least some engine with V6 power).

When I got my Rav4 V6 it was originally just gonna be a don't care daily driver, but I've come to really like it.

It's getting up there in mileage tho, was considering buying a newer/lower KM Rav4 V6 of the same generation to replace mine before it hit 200k if there was no similar alternative in the new market.

twitchyzero

03-29-2018, 12:08 PM

i thought toyotas can easily do 1000k so why you swapping out for the same car?

sonick

03-29-2018, 12:12 PM

To avoid the hit on depreciation when odo goes over 200k.

Nabatron

03-29-2018, 12:16 PM

does anyone know how much hp the new rav4 has? as for looks it looks way better then the new forester which they took away the XT model with the turbo:(

PiuYi

03-29-2018, 05:14 PM

Not digging the back with the tucked in rear bumper, but otherwise major improvement over current edition!

Akinari

03-29-2018, 10:47 PM

does anyone know how much hp the new rav4 has? as for looks it looks way better then the new forester which they took away the XT model with the turbo:(
If it's the same 2.5L Dynamic Force motor as the one found in the new Camry, should be the same power output. Just like how the Lexus UX and the Corolla Hatch will have the same power output of 168hp from the 2.0L Dynamic Force motor.

Jmac

03-29-2018, 11:35 PM

Glad the Corolla is getting a power boost. Test drove the 2018 Corolla a few weeks ago and holy fuck is that thing gutless. GF's 09 Versa has more pull.

RabidRat

04-05-2018, 09:30 PM

hybrid trail would be nice

in4 trail edition to be on bridgestone road tires

They should absolutely do this.

That, and add a selector to choose full-time AWD. This driveshaft disconnect thing is fine, just leave that function in an ECO mode.

J____

04-06-2018, 06:00 AM

the one on the right looks almost exactly like a hyundai. Still much better looking than the current gen 4runner though

sonick

04-06-2018, 10:24 PM

To avoid the hit on depreciation when odo goes over 200k.

Lol so a guy from open road Toyota called me saying that they were "very interested" in my RAV4. Is it just a sales pitch to get me to upgrade or is it legit?

FerrariEnzo

04-07-2018, 06:24 AM

its always a sale pitch to get you into a new car.. lol

sonick

04-07-2018, 08:29 AM

He said he was low inventory on used cars, offered to buy it back. Didn't talk about trade ins or anything. Offer was too low at $6400.

v_tec

04-07-2018, 07:48 PM

He said he was low inventory on used cars, offered to buy it back. Didn't talk about trade ins or anything. Offer was too low at $6400.

$6400 for a 2007 RAV4????!

underscore

04-07-2018, 09:34 PM

Yeah that seems very low unless it's seriously FUBAR.

sonick

04-07-2018, 10:56 PM

Yeah that seems very low unless it's seriously FUBAR.

Nope he hadn't even looked at my car, that was the top dollar for that year and model.

thumper

10-04-2018, 11:13 AM

https://youtu.be/_yNvcZ03BQQ

Bouncing Bettys

10-04-2018, 01:03 PM

The previous gen's(?) ass was so tall and big, it looked like a hot tub.

R1CED`

10-04-2018, 04:07 PM

ugh, plastic steering wheel? that should be reserved for cars under 20k only

asian_XL

10-04-2018, 07:14 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPToAvwo4W0

XplicitLuder

10-05-2018, 09:51 PM

was i the only one wondering why the heck he got so close in the first place? Specially when it didnt seem under control at all, and all that smoke was probably destroying his vision to see clearly

ilovebacon

10-06-2018, 12:53 AM

^damn that is one tall firefighter, or is that a kid assisting from behind?

R1CED`

10-06-2018, 01:30 AM

Probably new on the job

his supervisor is telling him repeatedly to back off and he still advances to pick up his helmet afterwards.

looks like a Hybrid, fuel tank or battery cell that went off?

AstulzerRZD

10-06-2018, 12:36 PM

The Hybrid will be the trim to get - more power, better fuel economy, and hopefully better refinement.

The new Dynamic Force 2.5 was pretty rough in the Camry I drove.

Spectre_Cdn

11-07-2018, 07:15 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bQbVkvk0NE

Some interesting colour choices! No Galactic Aqua Mica or Black Currant however...

thumper

11-20-2018, 05:45 AM

embargo has been lifted

https://youtu.be/yEe6rg_ftas

!Aznboi128

11-20-2018, 06:59 AM

Decent power on the 2.5L and starting to like to Rugged looks. kinda like a mini 4-runner

Gonna message Toyota see if I can get one of these

CorneringArtist

11-20-2018, 08:34 AM

19's on the Adventure trim? Downsize and throw KO2's on it and you'll have a decent soft-roader for service roads.

twitchyzero

11-20-2018, 10:12 PM

cause i'm a pretentious basic bitch
give me a TRD Pro with V6 and a bitchin' paint job...under 50k please

thumper

11-21-2018, 03:59 AM

another review but with some off roading stuff

https://youtu.be/wMfBeANMpu4

twitchyzero

11-21-2018, 08:59 PM

cells in the Hybrid is still going to be NiMH
seems 20th century to me (what i used in my R/C toys in the 90s)
everyone else says it's proven compared to Li+ though, I'm not convinced

mb_

11-21-2018, 09:20 PM

cells in the Hybrid is still going to be NiMH
seems 20th century to me (what i used in my R/C toys in the 90s)
everyone else says it's proven compared to Li+ though, I'm not convinced

Toyota/Lexus hybrid reliability says it all

radeonboy

11-21-2018, 09:31 PM

Pricing for 2019 RAV4 is out for the Gas models:

LE FWD - $27,990
LE AWD - $30,690
XLE FWD - $31,590
XLE AWD - $33,690
XLE Premium AWD - $36,390
Trail AWD - $38,690
Limited AWD - $40,690

Source: https://www.auto123.com/en/news/2019-toyota-rav4-canadian-pricing/65324/

donjalapeno

11-22-2018, 11:50 AM

!Aznboi128

11-22-2018, 12:48 PM

This is a interesting article that compares the two top dogs although I feel Motor Trend has stocks in Honda lol They named the Accord superior to the Camry as well ( Which I agree with). Cant wait for the next Honda event so I can compare both in person.

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2018/2019-toyota-rav4-2018-honda-cr-v-comparison-test/

On a off topic/side note, Honda is reviving the Passport. Which is already out in Asia under the name U-RV. I think its going to sit somewhere between the CRV and the Pilot. I reckon its going to be a bigger, sportier version of the CrossTour.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zucUiIByKco&t=100s
As a guy that drove a few CRV, I feel the biggest let down for the interior is 2 things. 1, the shifter it's always this wobbly shaky shifter. 2, the infotainment system has aged, it NEEDS the better one from the accord/odyessy/pilot

And Honda Canada teased the Passport not too long ago on one of their post, very interested to see this. But in the pics they teased it doesn't have the sloping rear end as the UR-v

https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetorquereport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F11%2F2019-Honda-Passport-Teaser-0003.jpg&f=1

11-22-2018, 06:49 PM

Just read the review on the 300hp camry. toss that motor in this rav4 and it'll be the first brand new car that i'll buy off the lot. Until then, i think i'll keep my 09 rav v6 sport.

!Aznboi128

11-22-2018, 07:02 PM

Just read the review on the 300hp camry. toss that motor in this rav4 and it'll be the first brand new car that i'll buy off the lot. Until then, i think i'll keep my 09 rav v6 sport.
I don't think the v6 would fit, the Camry's engine bay is larger.

donjalapeno

11-22-2018, 10:38 PM

As a guy that drove a few CRV, I feel the biggest let down for the interior is 2 things. 1, the shifter it's always this wobbly shaky shifter. 2, the infotainment system has aged, it NEEDS the better one from the accord/odyessy/pilot

And Honda Canada teased the Passport not too long ago on one of their post, very interested to see this. But in the pics they teased it doesn't have the sloping rear end as the UR-v

I totally agree that the CRV needs a update on the infotainment. I think the 2019's are just around the corner and hopefully they get the update.

I thought the photo Honda Canada teased was just a picture of a Pilot lol I never really looked up close until now. Now I'm super curious to see what it will look like.

!Aznboi128

11-23-2018, 06:16 AM

I totally agree that the CRV needs a update on the infotainment. I think the 2019's are just around the corner and hopefully they get the update.

I thought the photo Honda Canada teased was just a picture of a Pilot lol I never really looked up close until now. Now I'm super curious to see what it will look like.
I thought it was the Pilot as well, but the D pillar looks a bit different in the teased pic there's a cut line where the roofline is that leads to the spoiler, the pilot has a crease line there but not a hard dual cut like the indicated picture.

!Aznboi128

11-27-2018, 03:47 PM

http://cdn.hondanews.com/photos/78ba/6510/78ba6510-627d-4122-86f5-9c9367ef0e89-720x480.jpg

http://cdn.hondanews.com/photos/63eb/f3e6/63ebf3e6-4c52-43a4-899b-b0c6d2c3466e-720x480.jpg

http://cdn.hondanews.com/photos/a209/519b/a209519b-534d-4a6c-834f-c9d768a07f73-720x480.jpg

All they did was take the pilot shorten it, take out the 3rd row. Give it an extra inch of ground clearance and call it a brand new car

jing

11-27-2018, 04:19 PM

Upper profile reminds me of the first gen X5.

The tail lights look incomplete.

donjalapeno

11-28-2018, 02:59 PM

http://cdn.hondanews.com/photos/78ba/6510/78ba6510-627d-4122-86f5-9c9367ef0e89-720x480.jpg

All they did was take the pilot shorten it, take out the 3rd row. Give it an extra inch of ground clearance and call it a brand new car

Yeah its basically a Pilot for people that don't need the 3rd row. Its going to be competition for the Cherokee and the 4Runner.

I wish they put a proper 4x4 system and beefed it up with wheels and suspension to make it a bit more bad ass. Also, Im not at all a fan of the rear end but will wait till I see it in person.

My source was way wrong about the Passport being the UR-V though. Will never trust that person for news again lol

mb_

11-28-2018, 03:59 PM

^seems more like a Highlander competitor imo

!Aznboi128

11-28-2018, 04:21 PM

^seems more like a Highlander competitor imo
Nah the Highlander is Pilot's competitor with the size.

They say 2-row SUVs like the Santa Fe, Ford Edge, Grand Cherokee and the new Blazer

hud 91gt

11-28-2018, 05:56 PM

Hope it has a real transmission. Have a new CRV at home. Great car for the wife, but even she likes the 2008 crv engine/transmission better. This snowmobile/cvt transmission is awful. Besides the engine, the vehicle really is great though.

!Aznboi128

11-28-2018, 06:20 PM

twitchyzero

11-28-2018, 08:33 PM

passport's rear end looks like something from 2010

TypeRNammer

11-28-2018, 09:21 PM

passport's rear end looks like something from 2010

https://www.hendrickhondasc.com/assets/stock/colormatched_02/white/640/cc_2010sub001a_02_640/cc_2010sub001a_02_640_whi.jpg

Spectre_Cdn

11-28-2018, 10:00 PM

Or like

https://st.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/10/2015/09/2011-ford-explorer-rear-three-quarter-motion.jpg

!Aznboi128

11-29-2018, 02:54 AM

all they did is used the Pilot's taillights

https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetorquereport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F08%2F2019-Honda-Pilot-Review-00031.jpg&f=1

https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ficdn7.digitaltrends.com%2Fimage%2 Fmb-2020-honda-passport-4-1500x1000.jpg&f=1