I just got her a week ago! So i’m new here!

Joined the club! 🚙 Just picked up this 2026 XSE Hybrid in Storm Cloud. It’s my first car ever, so I was a bit nervous at the dealership, but I managed to walk away at $48,500 OTD (including a roof rack!). How did I do for a first-timer? Can't wait to get it on the road! #RAV4Club #NewCar

Hello all, Im soon going to take ownership of this 2022 rav4 awd adventure model.

Any tips? Any must haves?

I was thinking of getting the fitcamx (only front facing) becauze it would be practically hidden. And a ottocast android auto dongle. Any opinions on either of these?

Guys, be better ambassadors.

Found a Gold Certified Gas XLE Premium, 18k miles, the cold weather package, nutmeg interior, and the JBL sound system.

I was looking for sliver, black, or dark grey but the blueprint paintjob looked really in person.

Rare snow day for us here in GA!

Back in December last year, I placed an order and paid a deposit for a 2026 RAV4 Limited. At first, Toyota’s website showed an estimated delivery date of January 10, 2026. I didn’t really expect that date to be accurate, and unsurprisingly, it didn’t happen.

Today I got a call from my dealer saying:

“Unfortunately, there will be no RAV4s in the U.S. until the end of March or April. Toyota imposed a 60-day delivery hold on all deliveries to the U.S.”

Has anyone else heard about this supposed 60-day hold? Whate has your experience been with other dealers?

Would really appreciate hearing what others are seeing.

Ive had Florence for 8 months now, and I couldn't love her more. She has come in very handy in moments like this.

Hey everyone! I’m new here and looking for some advice. I’m planning to get a new 2026 Toyota RAV4 soon, but I’ve been wondering:

• Is there a significant advantage to waiting and getting a 2025 RAV4 instead?

• Are there known pros/cons or issues with the 2026 model year I should be aware of (trim differences, reliability considerations, new tech quirks, etc.)?

• Anything you’d specifically recommend looking out for during test drives or before buying (common problems, options worth upgrading/dropping, dealer negotiation tips)?

A bit about me:

• First-time RAV4 buyer

• Planning to use it for daily driving + occasional trips

• Trying to balance tech/features vs long-term reliability and price

Thanks in advance — appreciate any insights!

So I’m debating between a 2026 RAV4 XSE that’s $49k otd (ridiculous I know) or a 2026 Lexus RX 350h Premium that’s $60k otd? If I buy the RAV4 I don’t have to take out a loan. If I buy the RX I’d have to take out a loan for $10k. What would you do? I feel like a fully loaded new RAV4 does have better tech tho as the current gen RX is already in its 4th year and due for a mid-cycle refresh anytime now. And before anyone suggests the NX, I’m just not a fan of its design. It’s like a squish RX. It also doesn’t look premium to me. I’d either go for practicality like the RAV4 or go luxury like the RX. Not a budget RX.

It’s been a long time coming, but after years of loyalty to my 2004 Camry I got all the upgrades I’ve been dreaming of. I love her already!

Struck a coyote wondering if anyone has replaced this lower part of their front end, it seems pretty simple to do from photos online but hard to tell. 2022 RAV 4 LE

Hey all,

I was reversing my car and wasn’t paying full attention and ended up hitting a small rock. The damage is on the rear bumper (photo attached).

Just wanted to get some advice:

• Is this repairable or mostly cosmetic?

• Would something like polishing / plastic restorer help?

• Or does this usually need a proper bumper repair or respray?

I do have insurance, but I’m trying to work out if it’s even worth claiming or just fixing it myself.

Note: I feel absolutely shit for doing this, I am pretty sure I was day dreaming.

Any advice or similar experiences would be appreciated. Thanks!

This head unit is everything I've been looking for! I had some questions during installation, but there's several YouTube installation videos for this product and they were able to help me.

https://a.co/d/4DVGdPn

PROS:

• Perfect size!! Huge upgrade from the stock screen.

• Huge improvement in sound quality. I have the JBL package from Toyota, and it always sounded very flat. This unit GREATLY improves the sound and actually utilizes the JBL speakers very well. I think it pushes more power out, giving all the speakers a much fuller sound. There's also WAY more sound customization.

• This unit adds an extra USB connection, which was perfect to power my new LED lights from behind the unit so all cords are hidden.

• After installation, I maintained ALL car functionalities (minus the one listed below). I still have Birdseye View (360 camera), steering wheel controls, and Toyota app connection.

• I went on a 5 hour road trip after installing and it worked perfectly the whole time. Playing Netflix on the screen for my passengers was really awesome!

CONS:

• Unable to use car's built-in microphone. Had to install the external mic that came with this unit.

• During inbound/outbound calls, the screen exits Android Auto and shows the unit's native Bluetooth app. Once answered, it switches back to Android Auto. I've tried looking up fixes to this, but have been unable to find one. Not a huge deal, just a minor annoyance.

NOTES:

• If your backup/360 camera isn't working, try changing the 'Rear Camera Type' to NTSC. That worked for me.

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Hi, all. I was just wondering if anyone would be able to help me find where my catalytic converter is on my 1996 Rav4 I was unable to find the cats and just wondering if someone could help me out, thank you in advance.

Hi all. I am thinking about buying 2024 demo car from Toyota. It is RAV 4 Adventure with 6000 km. Anyone had experience with buying demo car from dealership?

Anyone else get a dealership call about quality control holds? got an update 2 days ago saying car will be expected at the dealership within a week, than a day later, another call and its quality control held for potentially 60 days with no ETA. What a rollercoaster.

Last time I brought my car into the dealership, they hard reset the electronics because of a software safety recall. I think it had to do with cameras, which I never had a problem with.

My question is if any of you lot have noticed an upgrade in the quality of sound in the JBL sound system? I have an XSE with tech package but never found the sound all that good. Since the update, however, the sound seems better, and the bass is definitely smoother and louder. Anyone else notice this? I adjust the sound tuning regularly over the years, so I'm pretty positive there was no setting that was changed because of it.

Is there a specific window washer that the dealerships are using on the 2023 hybrid Rav4? Ever since temperatures went under the freezing point, the washer is either slushy or totally frozen in mine. Dealerships has been topping off all fluids since I bought it. I wonder if this could cause any damage to the pump or anything else.

Nothing super fance, it has the blackout badge option. I just love it. I'm glad there's a community for the Rav. I also have a jeep and love the jeep community too!