I am looking at ordering a new Signia LImited. I presently own a 2019 Avalon Hybrid Limited and a 2020 RAV4 Hybrid XLE (Trading in the Avalon). My present vehicles weigh 3715 and 3755 lbs respectively. The Signia weight is listed as 4210 lbs. My question for the group is: Why is the Signia 500 lbs heavier? I assume the extra weight is responsible for the sub-40 mpg rating. Ideas?
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I rented a RAV4 back in 2018 (Limited Trim) for a week and drove it about 600 miles, as we were considering buying one. Despite what you've read, the Signia Limited is nothing like the RAV4, other than a similar size. The difference on MPG is only 1 currently, comparing Limited trim levels.
I'd say your going to have to drive one to experience the extra weight. Laminated glass, much higher quality interiors, extra towing capacity, and extra insulation are just a few things I can think of that add to the weight.
No I'm not a Toyota Engineer.
I'd say your going to have to drive one to experience the extra weight. Laminated glass, much higher quality interiors, extra towing capacity, and extra insulation are just a few things I can think of that add to the weight.
No I'm not a Toyota Engineer.
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I seriously doubt your going to find a Toyota engineer hanging out on this forum, but it certainly doesn't hurt to ask.
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We've got a 2025 Signia Limited on the way to the dealer right now. Expected to be delivered to us in the next 2 weeks. We also own a 2019 Avalon Limited V6, which is getting traded in on the Signia. The Signia is definitely quieter than the Avalon, especially at freeway speeds.
We've done three different test drives of the Signia, with three different vehicles, two were Limited's and one was an XLE. All three were driven for about 30 minutes over the same route, including city speeds and highway speeds up to 75 MPH.
Of course you can hear some wind noise in both, but that's to be expected at 75 MPH. Even my home allows some wind noise in at 75 MPH.
In my opinion, any freeway speed wind noise seems to come from the area around the exterior driver's side rear view mirror, in both vehicles. It does not detract from the relaxed, quiet driving experience in any way, in my opinion.
We've done three different test drives of the Signia, with three different vehicles, two were Limited's and one was an XLE. All three were driven for about 30 minutes over the same route, including city speeds and highway speeds up to 75 MPH.
Of course you can hear some wind noise in both, but that's to be expected at 75 MPH. Even my home allows some wind noise in at 75 MPH.
In my opinion, any freeway speed wind noise seems to come from the area around the exterior driver's side rear view mirror, in both vehicles. It does not detract from the relaxed, quiet driving experience in any way, in my opinion.
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