"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt)
05/30/2020 at 11:23 • Filed to: rav4 prime, rav4, toyota Rav4, 2021 Rav4 prime
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"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt)
05/30/2020 at 11:23 • Filed to: rav4 prime, rav4, toyota Rav4, 2021 Rav4 prime | 0
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It’s a hot rod as far as mainstream hybrids go- 302 combined horsepower and hits 60 mph in 5.8 seconds.
But, starts at $38,100, not including $1,120 in destination and delivery charges
*and this pricing is before you add the packages
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/30/2020 at 11:26 |
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I still think people won’t adopt hybrids and electric as mainstream until the prices can get cheaper. The tech has been around long enough they SHOULD be cheaper in my opinion, but a lot of people kindof still think of them as a like....luxury good....sortof?
interstate366, now In The Industry
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/30/2020 at 11:26 |
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That’s RDX money.
camarov6rs
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/30/2020 at 11:26 |
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Won’t this qualify for the federal tax credit? Low 30k for this is a steal I feel.
Gone
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/30/2020 at 11:30 |
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Does it come w ith a six pack or giftcard? /cyclingjoke
That’s crazy money...jeez.
nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
> RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
05/30/2020 at 11:30 |
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Petty much this. Hybrid should have been a stepping stone while full electric developed but the electric tech is here. Makes me wonder my hydrogen is an option still too.
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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> camarov6rs
05/30/2020 at 11:31 |
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Good point. I only looked at the press release table . Here’s a cost comparison with the regular hybrid using the federal credit
“Considering only the federal tax credit, the RAV4 Prime XSE adds up to $35,045. The 2020 RAV4 Hybrid XSE, which we call the best hybrid for the U.S. market—starts at $35,420. And this is all before the inflation of a model year catches up with the RAV4 Hybrid’s sticker price.”
WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/30/2020 at 11:31 |
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To be fair, there probably aren’t many options left to throw on this thing once it hits this trim.
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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI
05/30/2020 at 11:34 |
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This is the most expensive package that can be added to the XSE
Weather with Audio and Premium Package +$5,760
AC (6.6kW) Enhanced Charger,Digital Rearview Mirror,120V/1500W AC power outlet in cargo area,Panoramic Moonroof,Kick-Type Power Back DoorSofTex®-trimmed seats with sporty red accents and stitching,Bird’s Eye View Camera,4-way power adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket,Smart Key System on all doors,Perforated Heated & Ventilated Front Seats,Parking Assist with Automatic Braking,Adaptive Front Headlight System,Head-Up Display
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interstate366, now In The Industry
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/30/2020 at 11:38 |
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That puts it at $47,000. An RDX Advance SH-AWD is $47,900. I like the looks of the current gen Rav, but for that money if I’m buying a new hot crossover, I’m going with the RDX.
fintail
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/30/2020 at 12:13 |
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LOL the face on these things.
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
05/30/2020 at 12:16 |
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Toyota dumped a shitton of money into R& D and wont give up and loose face.
P5guy now GTIguy
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/30/2020 at 12:17 |
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D these qualify for any government rebates ?
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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> P5guy now GTIguy
05/30/2020 at 12:18 |
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Cash Rewards
> interstate366, now In The Industry
05/30/2020 at 12:23 |
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Its not apples to apples, though. I looked long and hard at a Prius prime before I got the leaf, just couldn't make the money work to what I wanted (could have if I was willing to deal with more miles on a used prime). Nearly all of my driving, outside of my commute, is within it's electrical range. 99% of my wife's driving is within it's electrical range. This is essentially an electric suv with a battery backup for nearly all of my driving. Acura ain't giving me that.
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interstate366, now In The Industry
> Cash Rewards
05/30/2020 at 12:53 |
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That’s fair. My commute, for now, falls within its electrical range, but a lot of my other driving doesn’t, and once the job market stabilizes (stop laughing!) I plan to look elsewhere again, and most of the jobs I’m interested in are 20+ miles way. Most of my friends live that far away as well.
It’s all a moot point for me anyway, as I’m not looking to buy for at least two more years.
wafflesnfalafel
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/30/2020 at 12:57 |
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O ur neighbors across the street got a “normal” hybrid one of those a few months ago. It’s rental car white and nothing fancy - but it does make Star Trek shuttle noises in electric mode.
The new Prime could go either way - ignored like the old V6 Accord hybrid or could be super popular for upper middle class urban dwellers...
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Cash Rewards
> interstate366, now In The Industry
05/30/2020 at 13:04 |
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We love our pilot, and wouldn't switch, I think. But this would essentially be all electric for us except for when we drive to my mother in law's. The pilot uses 4-5 gallons each way for that trip. Call it 3-4 in this thing. We'd get gas a couple times a year, maybe.
Ssfancyfresh
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/30/2020 at 13:38 |
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It seems like a pretty compelling package next to the Chevy Volt from 10 years ago
30+ miles EV range
300 hp, 0-60 sub 6 seconds
AWD
5 seat, tall w agon
Seems like a pretty good value
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interstate366, now In The Industry
> Cash Rewards
05/30/2020 at 13:50 |
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That does sound intriguing, and if I ended up staying local for work I’d be in a similar boat. Now that the weather’s nice and I have the Aristo running again I’ve been using it more for extracurricular driving, while the TL has mainly been relegated to going back and forth to work and maybe the grocery store or something on the way back. It probably gets about the same mileage as your Pilot since they have derivatives of the same drivetrain. I like my TL, but I’d like to be able to carry a bike more easily. The crossover ride height would be an adjustment, but my stepmom has a last-gen Escape that I use to could get a feel for it.
Spanfeller is a twat
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/30/2020 at 16:10 |
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I need that in my life for, reasons.
415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
> interstate366, now In The Industry
05/31/2020 at 15:13 |
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I’m happy after switching from a small SUV to my wagon, it’s just much better to drive. The A Spec RDX looks cool and some of the paint is pretty though. I’d take a wagon version of one of their new sedans any day though.
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interstate366, now In The Industry
> 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
05/31/2020 at 15:35 |
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I would too, but I can’t see that happening anytime soon. The TSX wagon debuted here in 2011, but in other markets it was already around since the generation came out. Unfortunately, as few were sold, which wasn’t entirely due to lack of interest, I can’t see them trying again unless wagons suddenly become a hot segment in the US. The RDX, on the other hand, will be a relatively easy find in the package I want (AWD, Tech/Advance or A-Spec) in a few years.
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415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
> interstate366, now In The Industry
05/31/2020 at 17:45 |
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Oh no I don’t expect them to, I saw a V90 Volvo yesterday hnnggggg
Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/01/2020 at 00:57 |
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After the $7500 tax credit, $30,600 seems like a no brainer for something with the usability of a Rav4 and 42 miles pure electric range. My only concern is trunk space with the larger battery pack but I’ll probably forgive it because it comes in bright red.
HammerheadFistpunch
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/01/2020 at 11:13 |
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Still cheaper than the “TRD Off-Road” model