2022 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser: owner review
The second-hand market is overinflated at the moment, so I was able to sell my 2018 RAV4 GLX for about what I paid for it, and only pay a bit extra to up-spec to the current-gen car.
Owner: Jeremy
The second-hand market is overinflated at the moment, so I was able to sell my 2018 RAV4 GLX for about what I paid for it, and only pay a bit extra to up-spec to the current-gen car.
Dimensionally, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser is pretty similar to the previous generation, but because of its more squared-off design it looks bigger. There was a marginal increase in wheelbase, but the cabin remains spacious with a ton of storage around the place. The boot with its powered tailgate is large and square and fits everything we need.
The 2022 model received a slight tech bump: the passenger seat is now powered; there are two memory positions for the driver’s seat; both seats are now heated and cooled; and there’s now a digital rear-view mirror using a camera inside the tailgate, offering an obstruction-free view of what’s behind you. It’s a neat feature.
Wireless CarPlay would be welcome – having to plug and unplug a phone each time is slightly annoying, but you do get used to it. A HUD (like on the latest Camry) would be nice too.
Current fuel economy is around 8.5L/100km, largely made up of driving to and from the city.
All in all, it’s a great family car. It’s the perfect size for our needs, and has enough toys to keep me happy.
If only Toyota still made a proper wagon…
The car feels solid and better damped than the 2018 model, which tended to feel a bit busy. Performance from the 2.0-litre is nothing to write home about – it’s adequate. I’m sure the hybrid would be better in this area.
Owner: Jeremy
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