Topic: 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE with Tech pkg

[revalations]

This to me is the ultimate option if you want to save fuel, all the good things about an EV without any of the many drawbacks, Toyota resale and quality. If we were looking for a CUV, I think this would be it.

And judging by the backlog of orders many people feel the same. I also agree, the perfect mix of EV and ICE makes for a very compelling package.

[Fobroader]

This to me is the ultimate option if you want to save fuel, all the good things about an EV without any of the many drawbacks, Toyota resale and quality. If we were looking for a CUV, I think this would be it.

And judging by the backlog of orders many people feel the same. I also agree, the perfect mix of EV and ICE makes for a very compelling package.

To me EV isn't something I would own on it on now, or in the near future, a plug in hybrid, absolutely.

[ktm525]

ok a Toyota maybe but I can't see these things being easy to wrench on when they are 10 years old...

[Blueprint]

ok a Toyota maybe but I can't see these things being easy to wrench on when they are 10 years old...

After solving electric puzzles in my Triumph, I was trying to imagine what the wiring diagram looks like for a Model S - better just burn the damn thing if you find one in a barn in 20 years.

[Serniter]

Worth the wait? Oh yes - I enjoyed driving this more than my CX-90 PHEV, and thanks to $10k in rebates in QC, the budget is reasonnable.

Thank you for the review and pictures! If the third row wasn't needed, would you choose this over a CX-90? Or is the CX-90 more refined?

The Prime feels a bit more refined than the CX-90, especially at residential speeds where the Mazda’s novel transmission is a bit jerky. The Toyota is fully an EV when there’s juice, so you get that smooth linear electric motor traction. This is the vehicle size I’m targeting once our 3 row needs are behind us.

I assume you’re referring to driveline refinement? What about general refinement such as noise/vibration at highway speed?

[Blueprint]

Worth the wait? Oh yes - I enjoyed driving this more than my CX-90 PHEV, and thanks to $10k in rebates in QC, the budget is reasonnable.

Thank you for the review and pictures! If the third row wasn't needed, would you choose this over a CX-90? Or is the CX-90 more refined?

The Prime feels a bit more refined than the CX-90, especially at residential speeds where the Mazda’s novel transmission is a bit jerky. The Toyota is fully an EV when there’s juice, so you get that smooth linear electric motor traction. This is the vehicle size I’m targeting once our 3 row needs are behind us.

I assume you’re referring to driveline refinement? What about general refinement such as noise/vibration at highway speed?

Our CX-90 has not hit the highway yet, but I would say the RAV4 Prime provides better refinement at highway speed while in EV mode, although I have not experienced any highway time with the ICE on. Materials are also better in the Toyota.

[Serniter]

Thank you for your feedback.