The Breakdown

  • Toyota durability legend, routinely hits 200k+ miles
  • Strong resale value keeps depreciation in check
  • Newer trims pile on electronics that can glitch
  • Hybrid options deliver real efficiency without drama
  • Used same-year means check for prior accidents

Side Effects

ancestors nod, modern cars weep in comparison

Buy Instead

Skip the latest refresh. Buy a well-maintained prior-gen RAV4 hybrid — same reliability, fewer screens, lower price.