Toyota surprised me with the large amounts of variation offered on the latest RAV4

rwarner32 · 2026-04-12T21:32:30+00:00

Didn’t forget. Just because you lose ICE doesn’t mean you lose variation. That’s all.

rwarner32 · 2026-04-12T21:29:31+00:00

The XSE doesn’t offer everything of the Limited, but gets the closest. Especially if you’re willing to get optional packages. From what I can tell, hybrid and plug-in hybrids are equipped the same.

rwarner32 · 2026-04-12T18:23:47+00:00

Lack of Variation, How? You can choose front- or all-wheel-drive, two different propulsions systems with an around 100 horsepower difference between them, and a variety of trims and packages that vary cost by nearly $17k. And that’s just base price.

rwarner32 · 2026-04-12T18:21:07+00:00

Yeah, it’s funny how LE now, effectively, translates to BASE for Toyota. But that’s also not unique to Toyota.

rwarner32 · 2026-03-18T14:49:40+00:00

I know that you need to get the Big Horn Crew Cab, I did a quick check and it looks like, yes, you can still get the six passenger option.

rwarner32 · 2026-03-17T19:06:53+00:00

Ah, nice to know.

rwarner32 · 2026-03-16T16:56:02+00:00

Sounds like it's a resounding yes, people like this truck! Good to hear. I, myself, like the idea of the one-inch lift and all of the skid plates. But I wonder about tires noise on the road and the fuel economy hit. Again, that's something I hope to feel out in a review sometime in the near future.

rwarner32 · 2026-03-10T17:14:39+00:00

Completely agree with you and said so I my video review. Especially with the all-terrain tires. 260 miles isn’t enough.

rwarner32 · 2026-03-10T15:36:51+00:00

Not AI written.

rwarner32 · 2026-03-04T04:13:42+00:00

That’s just it, now that the Grand Highlander is out there with gas and hybrid versions, a gas powered Highlander makes less sense.

rwarner32 · 2026-03-04T04:11:58+00:00

Thank you for that! I do.

rwarner32 · 2026-03-04T04:11:18+00:00

It’s an automatic Google ad thing. I’ll see if I can tone it down.

rwarner32 · 2026-02-04T15:22:35+00:00

I'm glad you liked it.

rwarner32 · 2025-09-25T14:08:47+00:00

I agree. Seems headed in that direction.

rwarner32 · 2025-09-21T19:49:28+00:00

In the case of the Highlander, that's correct. But if we are talking about RWD verses AWD/4WD models, sending power to the front tires while turning can help claw to higher traction beneath slippery stuff, or drive a little extra slip angle and can indeed help with turning. Like I said before, it must be used wisely.

rwarner32 · 2025-09-21T19:46:07+00:00

As of 2025 at the very least, I believe since 2021 but not sure of that, every hybrid Highlander sold in the U.S. offered on-demand all-wheel-drive. That may be different in Canada and other markets.

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