We hope you all are safe & sound at home today and enjoying a relaxing Sunday! One of our subscribers pointed out a difference in the hybrid warranties: Honda warranties the battery for 8 years/100k miles, while Toyota has extended their coverage to 10 years/150k miles starting in 2020.
You implied that the CR-V can be in EV mode at higher speeds (35 mph was the example). This isn't true. The RAV4 can be in EV mode at all speeds (I've seen it at 75 mph before) if conditions allow. But the CR-V is more capable of doing this, I think.
I remember a few years ago when Toyota hybrids had the Hybrid Synergy Drive branding. However, these newer Toyotas seem to have dropped the HSD branding. What are the differences between Toyota's new Hybrid design and the HSD design?
CRV Hybrid is full 1 sec slower than Rav 4 hybrid in 0 – 60 test ( that's +1 to Rav4) Actual mechanical AWD in CRV ( + 1 CRV) CRV interior just feels more spacious than RAV4 (+ .5 CRV)
I've been reading that the RAV4 for 2019 and 2020 only allows a 3/4 tank fillup. I can't tell if this is just on some cars or all cars. Anyone have information on this issue?
Note that AWD system on CR-V hybrid is far superior than Rav4 Hybrid. (So you can get out of sticky situations much easier on the CR-V Hybrid) CR-V Hybrid was able to pass all the roller tests (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OxZvPhpZUk ) But Rav4 Hybrid failed both the rear and front 1-wheel traction roller test (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1xnHCwVAFs ) It'd be interesting if you can conduct an objective 4×4 roller test on AWD/4WD crossovers or SUV in a controlled environment, and give 1 point to the winner that scored better (Or at least research and mention this when testing is not feasible) The majority of buyers will look at all-weather traction or off-road capability when it comes to crossover/SUV.
1. The CR-V has a lined trunk as premium car, while the RAV4 has plastic. 2. CR-V has a flat floor if you fold the seats, and you can sleep, the RAV4 does not have a flat floor, you can not sleep. And you do not appreciate it? Not fair.
How did you forget 8 yrs/100k hybrid battery warranty in Honda vs 10 yrs/150k in Toyota. Plus no towing in Honda along with no spare tire in Honda vs 1750 lb tow capacity and a spare tire in toyota can be single selling points for many buyers and deserves more than 0.5 points IMO.
But as always, great efforts and I really appreciate the hard work you put for reviews and comparison vids. You tried your best to be as fair as possible. Thank you so much.
the kia sorento hybrid tho, will blow this 2 away, infact its not the best time to buy a hybrid, Honda will release all new crv late this year plus Kia is coming out, beside Toyota will fix the quirks and irks in the 2021 rav4. wait patiently for 6 more months, im waiting myself before i make a decision
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