If you want the fast answer, I buy the Toyota RAV4 for fuel savings and towing. I buy the Nissan Murano for a bigger body and a more premium-leaning cabin feel, and I accept higher fuel costs. Here is the surprise. The RAV4 can actually carry more stuff behind the rear seats than the Murano. … Read more
If you are stuck between a RAV4 and a Camry, I can usually decide it in 30 seconds. It comes down to one thing. Do you want SUV utility or sedan comfort. For 2026, this comparison gets even cleaner. The Camry is hybrid-only. The RAV4 is also positioned as a hybrid-first lineup for 2026. So … Read more
If you want my straight answer, I buy the 2026 RAV4 if you care about fuel economy, hybrid driving, or towing. I buy the 2026 Equinox (gas) if you want the lower price and you value cargo space, and you are fine with mid to high 20s mpg and a 1,500 lb tow limit. One … Read more
If you want the cleanest value play, I would buy the RAV4. The 2026 RAV4 starts at $31,900. The 2026 Lexus NX starts at $45,470. That is a $13,570 gap before options, taxes, and fees. I also get a lot more usable cargo space in the RAV4. Think 37.8 cu ft behind the second row … Read more
If you are cross-shopping these two, I start with one reality check. They are not the same size class. The RAV4 is a 2-row, 5-seat compact SUV. The Sorento is a 3-row midsize SUV with 6 to 7 seats. So the “right” pick is usually about one thing. Do you need a third row or … Read more