If you want the easiest daily driver, I’d start with the RAV4. It costs less up front. It uses a lot less fuel. And it is easier to park. If you tow heavy or you actually go off-road, I’d start with the 4Runner. It has real 4WD hardware. It tows up to 6,000 lbs. And … Read more
If you are choosing between a 2025 Nissan Rogue and a 2025 Toyota RAV4, I look at two numbers first. MPG and powertrain options. The Rogue wins gas mileage in gas form at up to 33 mpg combined (FWD). The RAV4 wins if you want hybrid or plug-in choices, because you can get 39 mpg … Read more
If you want the simplest answer from someone who actually sweats the details, here it is. I buy the CR-V when back-seat space and cargo space matter most. The CR-V gives you 41.0 inches of rear legroom and up to 39.3 cu ft of cargo behind the rear seat on the non-hybrid trims. I buy … Read more
If you want the more premium-feeling Toyota hybrid for daily driving, I’d buy a 2024 Venza. It is hybrid-only, AWD is standard, and it is tuned more for quiet commuting. If you want the Toyota that fits the most lifestyles, I’d buy a RAV4. You get more powertrain choices, more trims, more cargo space, and … Read more
If you are choosing between RAV4 XLE and XLE Premium, you are really paying for three daily-life upgrades. SofTex seats, a moonroof, and a power liftgate. Wheels also change, and that can affect ride feel and tire cost. Here’s the 2026 twist. On the redesigned 2026 RAV4, many listings only show XLE Premium, not XLE. … Read more