Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (Parallel Imported)

I like the Toyota RAV4 because it is reliable. The interior and exterior is stylish and it is so comfortable. It is one of the most reliable cars I have owned.

The RAV4's spaciousness was what stood out initially. The cabin is very, very roomy and it doesn't sacrifice cargo capacity, which is also quite generous. The interior is practical and very comfortable, with plenty of useful storage pockets and areas everywhere. It isn't particularly elegant, but it is very functional and gets the job done. Material quality is decent too.

The RAV4 is not a sports car and it doesn't feel like one. The suspension isn't overly firm, like the CX-5 and Tiguan. It's soft, comfortable and relaxed, just like a car in this class is supposed to be. That being said, it isn't some pillow like lump, rolling around. It still feels very well balanced and controlled without too much body roll, thanks to the TNGA platform.

The 2.0 DF engine is great for fuel economy and is more than enough for Singaporean roads and overtaking. The CVT transmission in this car is also quite nice as it has a launch gear with a fixed gear ratio up to a certain speed, so this doesn't have the slow acceleration of normal CVTs, yet retains the fuel economy and silence at higher speeds.

In terms of tech and features, the aftermarket head unit is a bit of a let down. While it does have apple carplay and android auto, which is all you really need, I still wish it came with a factory Toyota system. Otherwise, the car is quite well equipped. The toyota safety sense features like LDA, ACC, AHB and PCS are a great inclusion which come standard.

Sold my new i30 wagon to get back a Toyota, for a good reason - to have a more comfy ride and a more roomy back seats. My review after a year drive - Toyota always deliver for the overall comfort and room.

This Toyota Rav4 is spacious with lots of leg and head room for the rear passengers. The boot capacity of 547l is the largest in its segment. I like Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 (Pre-Collision System/Automatic High-Beam/Lane Departure Alert/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control etc.) that is promising me and my passengers safety. Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) body design together with the new Dynamic Force Engine are making my daily ride more pleasant and enjoyable. The amount of $ spent in this SUV surely a value for money and peace of mind amid the Toyota brand of reliability covered with the 5 years free servicing.

Best Toyota vehicle I have bought and reliable.

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Rugged enough to sport a snorkel kit, but not overly rugged like the Jimny. Interior is spacious as hell. With rear A/C, this is proper SUV material. Also one of the first few Toyotas to sport a Dynamic Force Engine which even the salespeople struggle to explain. High thermal efficiency - it's what made Mercedes cars dominate F1 so wildly.

Also, have you seen the color options on this thing? It is indeed refreshing to see those semi-matt palettes normally painted on 911s and Navy ships on a Toyota. I remember being at the expo one weekend and all i did was gaze at this Urban Khaki one.

Being driving this car for the last 5 months, I could say it's a good SUV for a small family.

I was rather upset with the Head Unit (Carion) upgrade, paying 3k and get a substandard basic set, with this money can easily get a good full package with any audio shop out there. It took BM months to solve the Head Unit basic issue.

Engine noise is loud in hard acceleration, especially in Normal driving mode.

Gas mileage is average, about 11km/litre, not too bad for a SUV.

Instead of a 2.0L they could have got away with 1.5 Turbo just like what Honda is doing on their CR-V. Felt car was spacious enough, to accommodate seat no 6 and 7 for that added versatility. Did not like black interior, make car look dark and dingy. Hope they can offer locally fitted range of leather colours for all their cars. Exterior lighting could have been fully LED just like the C-HR LED variant to keep up with the times.

Just followed my friend to collect his RAV4 this morning. Must say the features in the new RAV4 is really good. Interior is spacious as well. What I like about the car is the drivers display panel, it allows you to set to either digital or analog speedo meter. The display also looks cool, unfortunately his car has not been installed with the 8" Touch screen head unit yet as the stock has not come in yet. He will only get it during his first servicing. My friend was kind enough to like me test drive his RAV4. The drive and changing of the gears is pretty smooth.

Went to take a closer look after saw it at the recent Motor Show 2019.

First impressions, nicer curvy exterior than its boxy predecessor. More sporty looks too which paired with the 18 inches wheels.

Interior is kinda disappointing the moment you opens the doors where you will see the dated audio system.

According to sales person, there might be a change later which is strange in current context. The next strange is gearbox seems to be more towards passenger side, which presumes this platform is a "Modified" From LHD without changing this portion.

The drive...For a 2.0L which pairs with the common CVT, is good for a day to day drive with 200Nm torque that picks up good too. Insulation was good as you revved this fellow as well. Cornering and overtaking is adequate when you need it. Not so much of bodyroll when you swing about too.

For Parking, without the usual touch screen audio, there is no reverse camera to gauge as you have to use back your skills which to some is ok to do so.

Overall, if you can forgo its strange things and merely looking for a reliable drive and some good gadgets that comes with, then this RAV4 is the one for you.

Having test driven this RAV4, i must say the car definitely handles better with the new TNGA platform. Nothing much to complaint much about this SUV, except for the HU which makes the car look very cheap and dated.