Being one of the most popular mechanics and presenters on YouTube channels. Scotty Kilmer, who has worked on vehicles for more than 55 years, frequently posts videos where he shows viewers around a wide range of new and used cars as well as giving car owners beneficial advice on how to avoid costly problems that their vehicles may encounter.
Recently, in a video, Scotty has given the option that used car consumers looking for a rugged and reliable SUV, should consider a certain model that is widely available for a competitive price. Scotty after taking a look around a 2015 Toyota RAV4, observed and noted that they have a very clever all-wheel-drive system that he has never seen break down.
He explained: “I know a lot of people who own these things and they have no idea about this [all-wheel drive] system, so those of you who own them, now you know what that little button does. Stop the vehicle, push the button, and you now have four-wheel drive up to 20 or 25mph, so you can drive through the snow and ice or go camping or fishing”.
“If it ever breaks down you might be forking out money like no tomorrow, but on the other hand, I’ve never seen one of these break yet. As long as you don’t drive through six feet of water and flood the whole car out, it’s a really good system. It’s been out a while, this one is 2015, and I’ve never seen one break.”
Engine
The fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 is a mid-size SUV, built between 2012 and 2018, and typically sells for around ₦7 million to ₦12 million, depending on mileage and condition. The vast majority of examples sold in the UK were fitted with a 2.0-litre diesel engine, which can accelerate from 0-62mph in a fairly brisk 10.5 seconds and return an average of 53.3mpg.
Even though some consumers have argued that competitors, such as the Mazda CX-5, can be more pleasant to drive, most owners have found the Toyota RAV4 to be an incredibly reliable model.
Features
When it comes to the Toyota, Scotty suggested that the interior is comfortable and has plenty of space for bulky items, particularly with the rear seats folded. He added: “As we look inside, this is my favourite, look how well the cloth seats have held up. With leather seats, you could get cracks and they get hot and cold. These seats are much comfier”
Seeing that the owner has her bike in the vehicle because there’s a lot of room. Even though the truck [boot] itself is relatively small, you can put these seats down, thereby creating a large space. When driving the RAV4, the mechanic praised the ride quality and acceleration and noted that the ride height gives drivers good visibility.
Performance
When driving the RAV4, the mechanic praised the ride quality and acceleration and noted that the ride height gives drivers good visibility. He continued: “When we give it some gas, it shifts smoothly and has plenty of acceleration. Sure, it’s not a race car, but when you step on the gas, it takes off very smoothly. There’s plenty of horsepower in that 2.5 engine.
“It’s also fun to drive because they handle good and [the driving position is] up in the air. It’s not too high and not really low. If you go a long way in one, you’ll understand why they sell more RAV4s than anything else.”
