I had been following RAV4 offers since 2019, and after a long period of research and test driving, I finally bought the 2021 RAV4 Hybrid at a great price with some extras. The car is comfortable and stable, with excellent fuel consumption at around 6.3L/100km. I compared it directly with the CR-V — the exterior design caught my eye from the start, and over time, I grew to accept the interior, especially after the updated screen. The downsides are the soft brakes that take some getting used to, and a few basic interior trims — but overall, I’m very satisfied with the car.

Looking to buy, need some insights. If I want to get an X, are there any issues that are not apparent at first but show up after some time? Any precautions or things I should be aware of? Seems like there aren't many competitors at the same price range, right? No other options [facepalm].

Is it necessary to do wheel alignment after picking up the car? I did some research and found that issues with the camber angle can lead to inner tire wear. Not sure if the new model has this problem?

Hey folks, I need some advice. When I start the car and turn on the AC, there's this really bad smell at first, but it goes away after a bit. How can I fix this? Thanks!

I've always wanted to switch to the 86 since it’s my third car after getting my license, but after trying it, I have some regrets. The interior, sound insulation, and loudspeakers of my previous German cars make me hesitate about the 86. Since I drive half on the highway and half in the city, I’d like to know everyone's honest daily driving experience. Let's set aside its excellent handling and looks, and just talk about daily driving comfort.

Hey buddies, I'm planning to get a McLaren GT after getting my driver's license. But I'm worried that buying a supercar right after getting my license might bring some inconvenience. I hope you can give me some advice. My budget is around 100-300.

Has anyone experienced oil leaks? My car has only 9,000 kilometers, and during maintenance, they found the valve cover was leaking. It took a week, but I finally got it back from the dealership today 😂. I asked some fellow car owners, and it seems there's a certain chance of this issue occurring 😂. It feels like Subaru's quality control is really lacking!

Hey guys, when is the Levante getting a major update? I heard last year it would be this year, with the Grecale's interior. But foreign websites say that after the update, it will be an all-electric version.

Is anyone aware if the Prado will be redesigned next year? I just hope for a larger fuel tank, less hard plastic in the interior, and some changes to the trunk. No other demands. [crying][crying][crying]

I just think, if I just want to buy a Wuling and modify it a bit, wouldn't it be better than this? The interior is like a van! Not sure what modifications are needed after spending over 300,000 on a new one!

Since I got the car, I’ve driven it a few times on intercity highways and elevated city roads. At first, fuel consumption was quite high — around 12 L/100 km — but after some regular use, it dropped to 7.8. It hasn’t gone any lower since then, even though I’ve only driven about 500 km in less than a month. Honestly, every time I refuel, it stings a little 😅. This is my first car, so I don’t have much to compare it to, but driving feels smooth overall. Once you hit 100 km/h, tire noise becomes noticeable, but throttle response during overtaking is pretty decent. The thing that annoyed me most is the infotainment system. There’s no built-in CarPlay, so I bought an external adapter. While it technically works, Bluetooth is unstable, and the navigation voice won’t come through the car speakers. On top of that, the system randomly activates and starts saying weird things, and the voice assistant sometimes greets you with “Hi” and other times with “I’m here” — honestly, it feels awkward. I’m not sure if all Japanese brands do this, or just this one. As for interior space, the rear seat area is quite good, but the new car smell is still strong, so I’ve thrown in a bunch of charcoal bags to absorb it. Overall, I’m satisfied for a first car, but there are definitely things that could be better.