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2015 Toyota RAV4 SUV LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
Best Compact SUV Lease Choise for Us
 We are leasing the 2015 RAV4 AWD 6A LE, replacing a  comparable 2012 RAV4.  We do a lot of long distance highway driving and find it very comfortable.  Overall it is a step improvement over the previous model and we are happy with it, though  it is no luxury  vehicle.  Of the other SUV's we considered, it was the best manufacturer's lease deal.   We've been leasing to wait for better SUV fuel economy breakthroughs.  Now that a RAV4 Hybrid is available, that is our top purchase candidate.  We considered Honda CRV, Subaru Forester, and Subaru Outback.  The much more expensive Outback was the best riding, best MPG, most luxurious , and much quieter, but we preferred the upright seating and compacter wheelbase of a true SUV.  Of the 3 true SUVs the Toyota was the quietest (both Honda and Subaru still have unacceptable highway wind noise after all these years) and smoothest handling at highway speeds.  Like its 2012 predecessor, our RAV4 was flawlessly constructed.  The engine purrs and acceleration is very smooth.  Handling is good considering the higher center of gravity and weight of an SUV (Forrester wins in this category with it's boxer engine).  In strong wind at highway speed handling is jittery due to the high profile and short wheelbase- a lot of micro steering adjustments may be required.  Mileage is decent, but not exceptional, and little better than the previous model despite the addition of an extra gear.  If I keep it under 65 mph I can handily beat the EPA highway 29 MPG rating.  However, on a recent 1200 mile highway drive at 80+/- mph, with some frantic stop and going around metro Washington DC, we averaged 27.6 mpg.  Overall I have averaged 26.1 mpg in normal driving mode, lighting up the green ECO LED most of the way.  2017 UPDATE: Just drove 1150 miles from FL to PA with several half hour traffic crawl delays, otherwise averaging 70-80 mph with average mpg of 29.5 in eco mode.I have no problem with the electronic displays and controls.  Find them useful, easy to read, and intuitive.  Backup camera with guidelines is a great feature.  Basic stereo sound is nothing special; works well with USB or music player, easy to set up blue tooth connections.    It pisses me off that Toyota doesn't include a driver lumbar support in anything but the XLE model.  Seats are fairly comfortable though better for me if I use a  Back Joy Sit Smart.  Some other areas where you now get less than in the previous model: no overhead sun glass holder, only one in-dash storage box and a useless shelf above it, less console storage, glove box does not lock, no cross bars (but a cheap after market purchase if you need it, and at least you get roof rails on the basic models unlike the CRV), no back seat fold down lever in the storage area, no VARIABLE control for intermittent wiper, no full size spare, plastic wheel covers instead of finished steel wheels.  The extra charge floor mats are very cheap, better to get something after market.  Some pluses versus 2012, ours included a rear storage cover, backup camera, the rear seat headrests can be easily folded down to improve rear view visibility, in car spare storage and upswing rear door  makes rear access much easier, better MPG feedback tools,  quieter ride.Rear visibility is excellent (much better than CRV).  However, the forward descending body side lines throw you off when trying to  align the car in a parking space.  Cannot see speedometer when driver seat position is elevated.