Is It Still The Best Midsize SUV? (Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2024 Review)

Detailed review and test of the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, including fuel economy, value for money, interior, ride comfort and more.

The Toyota RAV4 has now been on sale for six years, it was good then but is it still good now?

Available in the popular hybrid or pure petrol options, the RAV4 range has seen some price increases in recent years but few significant updates since it was previously crowed the best midsize SUV by Chasing Cars in 2022.

Powered by a 160kW 2.5-litre turbo-petrol hybrid the RAV4 promises solid-real world fuel efficiency and enough performance to appease most buyers, along with comfort and handling that may surprise you.

Journalist Olek Novak shares his take on the RAV4 and discusses supply in Australia and what other options are available to buy in 2024.

Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Wait times
1:27 - Price
1:59 - Supply
2:45 - Interior
3:58 - Seat comfort
5:23 - Touchscreen
6:05 - Back Seats
7:15 - No third row
7:58 - Boot
9:01 - Towing capacity
9:30 - Baby seats
10:12 - Running costs
11:31 - Safety
11:58 - Powertrains
12:42 - Driving impressions
14:23 - Do you need AWD?
15:05 - Comfort
16:34 - Verdict

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