2019 RAV4 vs NX
#31
Lexus Fanatic
I test drove a CR-V last week. There's no way that interior is "best in class". We went back to back to back with a CX-5 Signature and a Santa Fe Ultimate (admittedly bigger than this class--a bit of a Tweener). The CR-V was a distant third--and we drove the Touring model; halfway through the test drive we ruled it out. The materials were not up to par with the other 2, nor was road and engine noise. The CX-5's interior is IMO best in class. I thought the CX-5 had stop/start because you couldn't hear the engine idling at stop lights.
Don't get me wrong, the CR-V is solid. But no way is it "best". I didn't drive the RAV-4, so I can't give an assessment as to the CR-V interior compared to RAV-4.
Don't get me wrong, the CR-V is solid. But no way is it "best". I didn't drive the RAV-4, so I can't give an assessment as to the CR-V interior compared to RAV-4.
#32
Lexus Test Driver
We get it--you don't like the RAV4 base version.
#33
Lexus Champion
#34
Lexus Fanatic
A base Rav4 is definitely not the car to compare against the NX. Naturally a loaded Rav4 and a base or some optioned out NX. I am for sure not a fan of the base RAV4, but it is just not the car to discuss when talking a comparison of the Rav4
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 06-16-19 at 12:58 PM.
#35
Lexus Fanatic
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oops, maybe cr-v not tops in sales, but was basing it on ratings... and i see the cr-v and cx5 are tied for first.
https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/...s/compact-suvs
https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/...s/compact-suvs
#36
Lexus Fanatic
True, but one of the points (among several) that was being discussed in the thread is why or how the RAV-4 got the numbers it did.....whether it included fleet-sales or not. Even without fleet-sales, it is obvious that this is an extremely popular vehicle, and that many people are attracted to it like a magnet.
#37
Lexus Test Driver
Right. I'd definitely lean toward a RAV4 Limited vs a new NX. But I'd probably go 3-year old well-equipped NX vs RAV4 LE or even XLE.
#38
Pole Position
The new RAV4 is quite disappointing to be honest. I was expecting a bit more in terms of refinement. From all the youtube videos, that thing is noisy and the loud engine doesnt help either.
#39
Lexus Champion
I spent the yesterday with my parents' RAV4. I put a ceramic coating on it.
I continue to be impressed by this car. I have not checked out the lower trim levels, only my parents' RAV4, which is a Limited Hybrid.
Here are a few more observations:
- Interior is just a massive improvement over the outgoing model. Feels substantially larger and more interesting design. Nice touches all over the place.
- Headlights turn on when the wipers are on. Finally, Toyota.
- Love all of the cameras, especially the rearview mirror.
- All 4 doors have exterior door lock sensors, and all 4 windows are one touch up/down.
- If you are using the HVAC in recirculation mode, it will open the vents to fresh air when you turn the car off. Should help to prevent musty smells.
- First Toyota where I have noticed that they include an S Flow mode on HVAC. Could just be that I am unaware, though. I'd only previously seen it with Lexus.
- As with most (all?) new Toyota Hybrids, the sound it makes while in reverse is horrendous. Absolutely awful. Sounds like it's going to explode.
- Disappointed that they gave it halogen fog lights, which look incredibly yellow next to the bright white LED headlights.
- Seats are super comfortable.
- Rear storage area is huge.
They are up to almost 1k miles on it and have only filled it up with gas twice. They are averaging 43 mpg, beating the EPA estimate. They are very happy with it.
I continue to be impressed by this car. I have not checked out the lower trim levels, only my parents' RAV4, which is a Limited Hybrid.
Here are a few more observations:
- Interior is just a massive improvement over the outgoing model. Feels substantially larger and more interesting design. Nice touches all over the place.
- Headlights turn on when the wipers are on. Finally, Toyota.
- Love all of the cameras, especially the rearview mirror.
- All 4 doors have exterior door lock sensors, and all 4 windows are one touch up/down.
- If you are using the HVAC in recirculation mode, it will open the vents to fresh air when you turn the car off. Should help to prevent musty smells.
- First Toyota where I have noticed that they include an S Flow mode on HVAC. Could just be that I am unaware, though. I'd only previously seen it with Lexus.
- As with most (all?) new Toyota Hybrids, the sound it makes while in reverse is horrendous. Absolutely awful. Sounds like it's going to explode.
- Disappointed that they gave it halogen fog lights, which look incredibly yellow next to the bright white LED headlights.
- Seats are super comfortable.
- Rear storage area is huge.
They are up to almost 1k miles on it and have only filled it up with gas twice. They are averaging 43 mpg, beating the EPA estimate. They are very happy with it.
#40
Lexus Fanatic
Even without that feature, the DRLs are on continuously anyway, as long as the transmission is in gear. In a number of years, I have never had a cop say anything to me about the DRLs not satisfying the headlights-on-with-wiper law...neither has anyone else I know.
From what I can tell, most vehicles do that anyway when the climate-system is turned off.
I'd rather have the halogens. They give me all the light at night I need, even in dark/unlit areas, and are a lot easier and cheaper to replace than the newer, more exotic systems.
43 MPG does sound good. Is it a plug-in Hybrid? A plug-in, of course, minimizes the need for the gas engine to run for battery-recharging.
- If you are using the HVAC in recirculation mode, it will open the vents to fresh air when you turn the car off. Should help to prevent musty smells.
- Disappointed that they gave it halogen fog lights, which look incredibly yellow next to the bright white LED headlights.
They are up to almost 1k miles on it and have only filled it up with gas twice. They are averaging 43 mpg, beating the EPA estimate. They are very happy with it.
#41
Lexus Test Driver
I spent the yesterday with my parents' RAV4. I put a ceramic coating on it.
I continue to be impressed by this car. I have not checked out the lower trim levels, only my parents' RAV4, which is a Limited Hybrid.
Here are a few more observations:
- Interior is just a massive improvement over the outgoing model. Feels substantially larger and more interesting design. Nice touches all over the place.
- Headlights turn on when the wipers are on. Finally, Toyota.
- Love all of the cameras, especially the rearview mirror.
- All 4 doors have exterior door lock sensors, and all 4 windows are one touch up/down.
- If you are using the HVAC in recirculation mode, it will open the vents to fresh air when you turn the car off. Should help to prevent musty smells.
- First Toyota where I have noticed that they include an S Flow mode on HVAC. Could just be that I am unaware, though. I'd only previously seen it with Lexus.
- As with most (all?) new Toyota Hybrids, the sound it makes while in reverse is horrendous. Absolutely awful. Sounds like it's going to explode.
- Disappointed that they gave it halogen fog lights, which look incredibly yellow next to the bright white LED headlights.
- Seats are super comfortable.
- Rear storage area is huge.
They are up to almost 1k miles on it and have only filled it up with gas twice. They are averaging 43 mpg, beating the EPA estimate. They are very happy with it.
I continue to be impressed by this car. I have not checked out the lower trim levels, only my parents' RAV4, which is a Limited Hybrid.
Here are a few more observations:
- Interior is just a massive improvement over the outgoing model. Feels substantially larger and more interesting design. Nice touches all over the place.
- Headlights turn on when the wipers are on. Finally, Toyota.
- Love all of the cameras, especially the rearview mirror.
- All 4 doors have exterior door lock sensors, and all 4 windows are one touch up/down.
- If you are using the HVAC in recirculation mode, it will open the vents to fresh air when you turn the car off. Should help to prevent musty smells.
- First Toyota where I have noticed that they include an S Flow mode on HVAC. Could just be that I am unaware, though. I'd only previously seen it with Lexus.
- As with most (all?) new Toyota Hybrids, the sound it makes while in reverse is horrendous. Absolutely awful. Sounds like it's going to explode.
- Disappointed that they gave it halogen fog lights, which look incredibly yellow next to the bright white LED headlights.
- Seats are super comfortable.
- Rear storage area is huge.
They are up to almost 1k miles on it and have only filled it up with gas twice. They are averaging 43 mpg, beating the EPA estimate. They are very happy with it.
Any feedback on engine refinement? The gas version has taken a lot of flak for being noisy and unrefined; but I have not yet seen a full road review on the hybrid version to see if this complaint applies as well.
#42
Lexus Test Driver
Be real; no cop is going to pull you over and get rained on because you don't have your headlights on. During the day, I agree that DRLs are enough to make your car more visible in rain/down pours. But your tail lights are not on if you only rely on DRLs; so headlights should be on in rain, snow, fog.
Last edited by tex2670; 06-18-19 at 08:22 AM.
#43
Lexus Champion
From what I can tell, most vehicles do that anyway when the climate-system is turned off.
I'd rather have the halogens. They give me all the light at night I need, even in dark/unlit areas, and are a lot easier and cheaper to replace than the newer, more exotic systems.
43 MPG does sound good. Is it a plug-in Hybrid? A plug-in, of course, minimizes the need for the gas engine to run for battery-recharging.
#44
Lexus Champion
They are up to almost 1k miles on it and have only filled it up with gas twice. They are averaging 43 mpg, beating the EPA estimate. They are very happy with it.
#45
Lexus Fanatic
I spent the yesterday with my parents' RAV4. I put a ceramic coating on it.
I continue to be impressed by this car. I have not checked out the lower trim levels, only my parents' RAV4, which is a Limited Hybrid.
Here are a few more observations:
- Interior is just a massive improvement over the outgoing model. Feels substantially larger and more interesting design. Nice touches all over the place.
- Headlights turn on when the wipers are on. Finally, Toyota.
- Love all of the cameras, especially the rearview mirror.
- All 4 doors have exterior door lock sensors, and all 4 windows are one touch up/down.
- If you are using the HVAC in recirculation mode, it will open the vents to fresh air when you turn the car off. Should help to prevent musty smells.
- First Toyota where I have noticed that they include an S Flow mode on HVAC. Could just be that I am unaware, though. I'd only previously seen it with Lexus.
- As with most (all?) new Toyota Hybrids, the sound it makes while in reverse is horrendous. Absolutely awful. Sounds like it's going to explode.
- Disappointed that they gave it halogen fog lights, which look incredibly yellow next to the bright white LED headlights.
- Seats are super comfortable.
- Rear storage area is huge.
They are up to almost 1k miles on it and have only filled it up with gas twice. They are averaging 43 mpg, beating the EPA estimate. They are very happy with it.
I continue to be impressed by this car. I have not checked out the lower trim levels, only my parents' RAV4, which is a Limited Hybrid.
Here are a few more observations:
- Interior is just a massive improvement over the outgoing model. Feels substantially larger and more interesting design. Nice touches all over the place.
- Headlights turn on when the wipers are on. Finally, Toyota.
- Love all of the cameras, especially the rearview mirror.
- All 4 doors have exterior door lock sensors, and all 4 windows are one touch up/down.
- If you are using the HVAC in recirculation mode, it will open the vents to fresh air when you turn the car off. Should help to prevent musty smells.
- First Toyota where I have noticed that they include an S Flow mode on HVAC. Could just be that I am unaware, though. I'd only previously seen it with Lexus.
- As with most (all?) new Toyota Hybrids, the sound it makes while in reverse is horrendous. Absolutely awful. Sounds like it's going to explode.
- Disappointed that they gave it halogen fog lights, which look incredibly yellow next to the bright white LED headlights.
- Seats are super comfortable.
- Rear storage area is huge.
They are up to almost 1k miles on it and have only filled it up with gas twice. They are averaging 43 mpg, beating the EPA estimate. They are very happy with it.