Question about Edmunds reviews and their bias towards "foreign" cars

[MikeMike]

full article im referring to

The passenger cabin is another area where the redesigned Toyota RAV scores big points. The industrial look is definitely in, and the new RAV4 takes full advantage with its exposed dash screws and metallic-colored radio surrounds. Simple and straightforward climate controls are a snap to use and the radio is placed nice and high for quick access. Terrific white-faced gauges are both classy looking and easy to read. The centrally mounted tachometer reminded one editor of the cool bolt-on units typically found in late-'60s muscle cars ? not likely the Toyota design team's intent, but a compliment nonetheless.

ow my question is, why did Edmunds neglect to mention that the Rav 4's interior plastic should use Chevy trucks saying "Like a Rock" sure its textured, sure it fits well, but you touch the thing and its hard as a frickin rock. its harder than most GM vehicles from the late 90's but they neglect to mention this fact and just continue to rave about the quality.

they also neglect to mention seats are not supportive, nor supple at all, and that the engine is all fxcked up when you have the A/C on (no power). My mom has to turn the a/c off to accelerate when at higher speeds quickly. ive had the car just NOT go when i hit the gas at around 20mph at a turn due to the A/C being on.

but nope, they like the car.

now why did edmunds not mention those facts?

 

[EyeMWing]

Either because of bias, like you said, or because Toyota slipped them a mule from before cost-cutting went into effect instead of a final production unit.

 

[Czar]

hmm, I have always thought edmunds was rather biased towards american cars

 

[Vette73]

My girl has a Toyota Rav4 and it is more plastic then any chevy I have seen. Of course she just replaced it with a Corvette, so no more bad back from the non-supporting Rav4. Only Vette for me

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: Czar
hmm, I have always thought edmunds was rather biased towards american cars

ive ever seen it that way at all.

 

[junkerman123]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

Originally posted by: Czar
hmm, I have always thought edmunds was rather biased towards american cars

ive ever seen it that way at all.

11000 posts.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

or your mom's car is a POS

 

[loup garou]

Aw...is somebody mad because his mommy bought a japanese car? :laugh:

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: werk
Aw...is somebody mad because his mommy bought a japanese car? :laugh:

not at all, that car has been reliable and a good car for 94k miles.

other than the issues mentioned. it gets good gas mileage and is what she needs.

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
full article im referring to

The passenger cabin is another area where the redesigned Toyota RAV scores big points. The industrial look is definitely in, and the new RAV4 takes full advantage with its exposed dash screws and metallic-colored radio surrounds. Simple and straightforward climate controls are a snap to use and the radio is placed nice and high for quick access. Terrific white-faced gauges are both classy looking and easy to read. The centrally mounted tachometer reminded one editor of the cool bolt-on units typically found in late-'60s muscle cars ? not likely the Toyota design team's intent, but a compliment nonetheless.

ow my question is, why did Edmunds neglect to mention that the Rav 4's interior plastic should use Chevy trucks saying "Like a Rock" sure its textured, sure it fits well, but you touch the thing and its hard as a frickin rock. its harder than most GM vehicles from the late 90's but they neglect to mention this fact and just continue to rave about the quality.

they also neglect to mention seats are not supportive, nor supple at all, and that the engine is all fxcked up when you have the A/C on (no power). My mom has to turn the a/c off to accelerate when at higher speeds quickly. ive had the car just NOT go when i hit the gas at around 20mph at a turn due to the A/C being on.

but nope, they like the car.

now why did edmunds not mention those facts?

floor the gas pedal momentarily, this will shut off the A/C for a few seconds.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
full article im referring to

The passenger cabin is another area where the redesigned Toyota RAV scores big points. The industrial look is definitely in, and the new RAV4 takes full advantage with its exposed dash screws and metallic-colored radio surrounds. Simple and straightforward climate controls are a snap to use and the radio is placed nice and high for quick access. Terrific white-faced gauges are both classy looking and easy to read. The centrally mounted tachometer reminded one editor of the cool bolt-on units typically found in late-'60s muscle cars ? not likely the Toyota design team's intent, but a compliment nonetheless.

ow my question is, why did Edmunds neglect to mention that the Rav 4's interior plastic should use Chevy trucks saying "Like a Rock" sure its textured, sure it fits well, but you touch the thing and its hard as a frickin rock. its harder than most GM vehicles from the late 90's but they neglect to mention this fact and just continue to rave about the quality.

they also neglect to mention seats are not supportive, nor supple at all, and that the engine is all fxcked up when you have the A/C on (no power). My mom has to turn the a/c off to accelerate when at higher speeds quickly. ive had the car just NOT go when i hit the gas at around 20mph at a turn due to the A/C being on.

but nope, they like the car.

now why did edmunds not mention those facts?

floor the gas pedal momentarily, this will shut off the A/C for a few seconds.

Not in the Toyota Rav4. heck me and my girl turn the AC off when we go to pass or speed up. We both laugh soemtimes when one of use turns it off. You know you car is slow when the passagener turns the AC off as they know you need the extra power.
But that is not a problem in her new car