An excellent daily driver has to do three things above everything else, be quiet, comfortable, and easy to drive. With the recent growth of the crossover segment, our commuter car standards are higher than ever. The Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling crossover in the United States, with 448,071 of them finding homes in 2019 alone. …
We’ve just seen the unveiling of the all-new 2021 Kia Sorento. The fully redesigned crossover SUV boasts a rugged appeal and a lineup of powertrains. In fact, its array of choices and nod toward the adventurous side of life should compete well with the 2021 Toyota RAV4 crossover SUV. One of the key similarities with …
Technology and increased efficiencies and better tolerances in manufacturing have brought engine technology a long way in the last two or three decades. Today, an SUV is as quick from 0-60 mph as some performance cars from the early 1980s. Of course, Toyota is one of the manufacturers working to make their portfolio of SUV/crossover …
The Toyota Venza is a new hybrid on the streets, competing with the RAV4 Hybrid and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. While the Venza and RAV4 are incredibly similar, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid has exciting features to bring to the table. Choosing between the Toyota Venza and 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid could be difficult. The Toyota …
The Honda CR-V crossover SUV is one of the most popular cars in America. It is loved for its value and its capacious interior. This Honda crossover is available in a wide range of trims and offers great fuel economy––it even comes with a hybrid option. However, there are some who might say it’s ugly. …
The 2021 Toyota Venza is here, and it’s new and exciting. However, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is also here! Both of these Toyota hybrid SUVs suggest that they’re great family SUVs, but which option is best? 2021 Toyota Venza vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid The Toyota RAV4 is a trusted SUV that’s been around for the …
Among hybrid crossovers/SUVs, Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid has a lot to offer. It may even overshadow its non-hybrid version. However, the RAV4 Hybrid has also suffered from a few glitches, including fuel tank filling problems and failing suspension components. And recent owner and forum complaints seem to indicate that the hybrid crossover’s battery may have trouble …
The competition amongst popular SUVs is fierce. And to keep up with the latest trends, an automaker now faces more significant contests within itself. That is certainly the case with Toyota, as the 2020 Toyota RaV4 Hybrid has started to outsell the traditional 2020 Toyota RAV4. Both the RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid offer unique benefits at relatively affordable …
The world loves Toyota cars, SUVs, trucks, and everything in between. The brand has an excellent reputation for dependability and reliability. Most models are tried and true. In fact, if you seek out owner reviews you’ll likely find an overwhelming amount of positive feedback for Toyota models. But they aren’t all perfect. Some models are …
When you start thinking about buying a new SUV for loading up all the kids and gear, you might want to stay within a modest price bracket. For under $5,000 you can actually buy any of the good SUVs on this list. According to Kelley Blue Book, these are the 10 best used SUVs for …
The 2020 compact crossover class is full of fierce competitors. Although, with each new year, the Toyota RAV4 and the Subaru Forester are among the best-selling models. Between the two, we’d say that the 2020 Forester presents a better value over the 2020 RAV4, but you really can’t go wrong with either model. What the 2020 Subaru Forester does well …
When it comes to buying a capable SUV, there are a lot of options on the market. From full-sized to compact SUVs, it can be hard to make a choice even on what to take time testing driving. The best way to tackle the problem is to decide what is important to you and what …
Toyota often dominates with top contenders in each vehicle class. The midsize SUV segment is certainly no exception. Competing with the likes of the Honda Passport, the Chevy Blazer, and the Ford Edge, the RAV4 Hybrid is already a popular choice among consumers. But for 2021, Toyota is also offering the hybrid-only Venza, yet another …
There are a lot of new SUVs on the market that are loaded with features and luxury, but parents know all too well that sometimes having nice things isn’t always the best way to go. We love our kids, but babies and toddlers are great at one thing: making messes. That doesn’t stop just because …
Parents who have to choose a vehicle for their teens’ first car are often surprised at the long list of potential options. Even consumers who might have purchased half a dozen cars for themselves throughout their life see buying a car for their child as a completely separate endeavor – and it is. Inexperienced drivers are …
We’ve seen the famed Toyota TRD badging on many models. The trucks like the Toyota Sequoia, 4Runner, Tacoma, and Tundra all have options for TRD packages. Additionally, we now see TRD packages for the Camry and the Avalon. But what is the Toyota TRD meaning? What do these letters stand for? Toyota Racing Development TRD …
Buying a brand new car seems appealing to a lot of people. You get the latest styles, designs, and features, and it’s easy to see why that’s something people would look for. You can get a lot of new styles and tech in a slightly older car without making a ton of sacrifices. In fact, …
Toyota offers two different RAV4 options for the environmentally-conscious or fuel-efficiency focused buyer. In addition to the gas Toyota RAV4, there are the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the Toyota RAV4 Prime, which is a plug-in hybrid new for 2021. While both are great options, there are a few reasons why you might prefer the Toyota …
The compact SUV segment might be the hottest vehicle category presently. The United States features over a dozen competent models contending for consumers’ attention. Among them, the all-new 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime has quickly moved up the ranks. Along with plug-in hybrid technology, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime offers a long list of advanced features—many …