2019 Rav4 - Front End Tacoma Resemblance

RAV 4s and CRVs really need to go back to the tailgate mounted spare tire. It really gave these little guys a sporty, rugged look.

Without the external spare they just look too geneic.

 

Please no. The back mounted spare looks tacky and dated as heck.

 

Better wait just a bit.

https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/recall-2018-toyota-camry-new-engines.shtml

 

I like where mine is at on my CR-V. Out of site.

 

I was just thinking that...i like it. Of course I think i'd still prefer an outback over a Rav 4

 

I'm thinking the same way. If I would of known Toyota was going to update the RAV4 I would not of got this 2018 CR-V. Oh well.... sure is fun wearing the new off it.

 

The ugly sister of the fleet finally blossomed

 

The styling sort of reminds me of the Jeep Cherokee, otherwise great design for Toyota, their cars are looking better!

 

My wife was driving a Subaru prior to getting a Rav4. I'd say the AWD is on par for our use. We get 70-100 inches of snow annually, and drive 90 miles one way each weekend to a ski resort. We get the added benefit of not having to fill the car with oil constantly like you do with Subarus.

 

Yep. To me it looks like a mini Grand Cherokee mixed with a Tacoma. It's a good look.

 

Toyota has to be loving the initial impressions of the new Rav. Seems pretty much universally lauded.

 

Completely agree. I don't see many comments not liking it, but an overwhelming amount that do. It's really rare to have so many people on board with styling. I bet they sell a ton of these.

 

I'm genuinely surprised it took as long as it has for small SUV/Xovers to start looking more aggressive, rather than like lifted cars.

 

We've had 2 Rav's - - very happy with them. Currently with a 2016

The older ones with the V6 were awesome

(and love the look of the new ones ...)

 

A couple lots of piston heads were slightly oversized from the supplier. Most were located before sales but not all

 

The teenage girls will be so giddy. They may even sell their CRVs for RAV4s!

 

The time to bash CUVs is over. They sell better than anything right now because they make the most sense to a lot of people.. They cut out the sedan market big time. Sedan's are great if you drive to work and come home. If you actually do anything outside, CUVs are really good.

 

And cute!

 

(Comes into thread about Rav4s to bash, comes out feeling more like a man)

 

There are guys out there who drive 3500 dually lifted monstrosities who probably think a DCLB is "cute". All a matter of perspective.