r/rav4club

Hi,

I am planning to buy a compact SUV and I am trying to between RAV4 2026 xle premium or Lexus RX hybrid 2026. I don’t care about the logo and I am not trying to show off to anyone.

I know RX is a little quieter and has leather seats, but other than these few things how is it better than the new RAV4 ? Is it safer or more reliable ? Which one would be expected to have a longer lifespan ?

Thanks in advance

Has anyone replaced the windshield of a 5th gen RAV4 at a third-party shop?

I’m being quoted $1,600 at the dealership, but only about $500 at independent shops. The dealer claims the higher price is because the front camera/sensor system needs to be calibrated after the new glass is installed.

If you have replaced your front windshield at a local, independent shop, please share your experience:

Did you have any issues with the camera, lane assist, or rain sensors afterward?

Did the independent shop handle the calibration for you? Or was the windshield installed without being calibrated at all?

If you did run into problems, please share your experience.

Would great appreciate some feedback

As title says..

First time RAV4 owner (actually the first car I’ve ever purchased brand new) and I’m loving it.

So far, have purchased WeatherTech mats/cargo liner, silicone liners for interior storage and tinted the windows.

I’m curious though, what have you bought for your RAV that you swear by/think every owner should have?

Look forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts!

I put down a deposit for a Canada-built RAV4 Limited and got an allocation with a Sept 24 build date and estimated delivery between Sept 25–Oct 10. I live in the Midwest.
My dealer still has no update and says even the build status hasn’t updated. However, SmartPath shows my car as “Sales Pending” and “In Transit.”
How long did it actually take for your RAV4 to arrive after the build date? Should I just wait, or is there anything else I can do to get an ETA?