I have a 2011 Scion tC with 162,000 miles on it (made in Japan). Still works great got it when I was 18 but now I'm getting tired of having a 2 door car and would like to have room to carry friends and family without having to break their backs trying to hop in the back seat. I'm looking into either a Subaru Outback or even a Rav4 Hybrid. I do enjoy the riding and comfort of the outback but the rav4 hybrid has been on my radar due to these gas prices and living in Southern California. What are your thoughts on either cars? I'm also looking into trading/selling my 2011 scion tc since I'm the only driver in the household.
new or used?
Brand new
what kind of driving do you do?
Price wise, they are just about the same around 31,000-33,000 AMERICAN dollars
Owners in the comments say the issue persists in 2022 models
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/RAV4_Hybrid/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xKR751P6Aw
I have friends that have the RAV4 Hybrid and the Outback. Both amazing vehicles.
And I recommend either depending on your needs.
If you do a ton of city driving and a bit of freeway driving, and a bit of outdoors/trails, then the RAV4 Hybrid.
If you do a ton of outdoors/trails, a ton of freeway, and NO city driving, then the Outback.

