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      06-17-2020, 06:16 PM   #57
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Originally Posted by heavyD^2 View Post
Are any of you actually driving these vehicles? My father in law has a 2020 RAV4 that I have driven several times. It's thoroughly mediocre (engine noise and vibration in particular is horrendous) considering how expensive they can get when fully optioned. There is no way anyone should purchase one of these over a CR-V or CX-5 that are of higher quality and do everything better. It's such a shame people flock to pay a premium for Toyotas when they are at best middle of their class in everything.
Consumers in that segment care more about the overall package + reliability record than having a dog of an engine. The Rav4 has high marks overall, reviews have been very positive.

I do agree that Mazda does not get enough credit from consumers.
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