[Quickdtoo]

You can only get Electric Storm Blue in the LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure and in LE hybrid and XLE hybrid. No more Cinnamon interior at all though. Black or Grey or Mocha - Fabric or Soft Tex.

Yours is very pretty BTW

ESB and Cinnamon were only available 2016-2018, then they dropped them entirely for 2019, the light blue is Blue Flame. I liked the Blue Flame that was shown on the break out Adventure model shown in March 2018, but the actual color was too light for me, so I went with Silver Sky on my '19. Thought about RFP, but I really like how easy silver is to keep looking nice, ESB looked terrible in just a few hours in spring when pollen was heavy.

 

[paid4c4]

Can you tell me the name of the sealer wax you use? Thanks.

Clearcoat F11;https://www.amazon.com/TopCoat-Poli...e-Bottle/dp/B076LNFDGK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=clear+coat+f11&qid=1575424443&sr=8-1

Also check Clearcoat's website as they run specials which lowers the cost.

 

[Ravvydoog19]

I test drove the red and liked it but it had way more options than I wanted or needed. That red is a dark color that would take lots more work to keep looking clean. I ended up with a silver LE hybrid but then I like silver cars. I use Car Guys hybrid wax spray sealant infused with carnauba wax. Easy to use and lasts but it’s pricey. I’ve heard others suggest Turtle Wax Ice products work well and cost a bit less.

 

[LunarRock_Rav19]

I'm not a fan of this particular red (Mazda has a much better red) but it should hold up fine over time. I've always had black and dark gray cars but a family member had a red Camry for around 6 or 7 years and the paint never noticeably faded. If your heart is set on red, get it. You can have a detailer do a ceramic coating on the car (like Opticoat Pro+) which will protect the paint from rock chips, fading, etc. That will cost around $1500 but lasts for 10+ years. You could also opt for PPF (paint protection film) aka "clear bra" which also has UV protection and typically is on the full hood, fenders, etc but you could wrap the whole car in it if you wanted to.

The Mazda Soul Red is STUNNING! I would love to see Mazda make hybrid and borrow some Toyota hybrid or PHEV tech. Toyota and Mazda do partner sometimes; so I could see it maybe happening.

Ceramic coating doesn’t protect from rock chips, only PPF. The ceramic coating is polymer that just bonds to the paint and protects from light scratches like maybe fine swirl marks. I’ve researched the pros and cons for months; and on a previous car I had PPF applied. I wouldn’t do either again. In order to do any paint correcting, a ceramic coating takes a lot of extra steps to remove; and then is much more costly to have it reapplied if taken to a professional detailer. The PPF, if torn from a rock, then can allow dirt to get behind the film. Same situation...remove and reapply the section.

For my Rav, I’ve decided to just have a really good wax, like Collanite 845 and maybe a sealant on top to make the wax last even longer; say 4-5 months through winter. Spring time, detail the car, and if any clay bar or paint correction needed to remove scratches; it’s much easier to do. I used to do a lot of auto detail things myself; but can’t anymore due to my back condition. In between every few months having the car professionally hand washed etc, I use a touchless car wash. Yes, not ideal. In the North East with the snow and salt cars can’t really be hand washed in winter unless you have a heated garage. The car washes with the brushes or cloths that touch the car, just scratch the paint because the brushes or whatever is used aren’t cleaned between each car. I try not to get too OCD about it; a Rav isn’t an exotic sports car. I do want to maintain the paint as much as I can within reason. Everyone is different though in the methods that they prefer. Some swear by PPF and ceramic coatings. I’m just glad I don’t own a car that is really expensive. I would almost be too afraid to drive it and get it dirty; or even worse, a stone chip. It would kinda defeat the purpose of owning something like that! Too much stress for me.

 

[VanIslandGuy]

Love my ruby red and so happy I bought it. Buy what you like that makes you happy.

 

[pikeviewer]

I like the nutmeg interior with the Ruby exterior. Nutmeg was extremely hard to find when I was looking, Toyota marketing people seem to think that buyers of the Limited trim are all conservative old guys. I am old but would have liked more color choice.

 

[RAVRandy]

I like the nutmeg interior with the Ruby exterior. Trouble is nutmeg is extremely hard to find. I'm not sure why Toyota produces so few.

Our order paperwork for the 2020 Limited says, "Ruby Flare Pearl with Beige/Brown/Macadamia/Tan interior." Is that the same as Nutmeg?

 

[ToyotaGal]

The Mazda Soul Red is STUNNING! I would love to see Mazda make hybrid and borrow some Toyota hybrid or PHEV tech. Toyota and Mazda do partner sometimes; so I could see it maybe happening.

Ceramic coating doesn’t protect from rock chips, only PPF. The ceramic coating is polymer that just bonds to the paint and protects from light scratches like maybe fine swirl marks. I’ve researched the pros and cons for months; and on a previous car I had PPF applied. I wouldn’t do either again. In order to do any paint correcting, a ceramic coating takes a lot of extra steps to remove; and then is much more costly to have it reapplied if taken to a professional detailer. The PPF, if torn from a rock, then can allow dirt to get behind the film. Same situation...remove and reapply the section.

For my Rav, I’ve decided to just have a really good wax, like Collanite 845 and maybe a sealant on top to make the wax last even longer; say 4-5 months through winter. Spring time, detail the car, and if any clay bar or paint correction needed to remove scratches; it’s much easier to do. I used to do a lot of auto detail things myself; but can’t anymore due to my back condition. In between every few months having the car professionally hand washed etc, I use a touchless car wash. Yes, not ideal. In the North East with the snow and salt cars can’t really be hand washed in winter unless you have a heated garage. The car washes with the brushes or cloths that touch the car, just scratch the paint because the brushes or whatever is used aren’t cleaned between each car. I try not to get too OCD about it; a Rav isn’t an exotic sports car. I do want to maintain the paint as much as I can within reason. Everyone is different though in the methods that they prefer. Some swear by PPF and ceramic coatings. I’m just glad I don’t own a car that is really expensive. I would almost be too afraid to drive it and get it dirty; or even worse, a stone chip. It would kinda defeat the purpose of owning something like that! Too much stress for me.

I also do not want to fuss too much... I really don't know how to detail a car, or even to wax one. I am not going to hand wash or wax my new Rav4...Guess I need to find a high quality place to do that for me!

I have used regular car washes maybe quarterly on my 2003 Silver Sienna but didn't know that they can scratch the paint. Mostly I have not done anything to my Sienna... the paint still looks fine.

 

[ToyotaGal]

Love my ruby red and so happy I bought it. Buy what you like that makes you happy.

BOTH the ruby and the silver make me happy! Silver is so easy to keep clean, and i love my Silver Sienna. Ruby is such a fun and snazzy color but I worry I will grow tired of it and have trouble keeping it clean.

 

[ToyotaGal]

I like the nutmeg interior with the Ruby exterior. Nutmeg was extremely hard to find when I was looking, Toyota marketing people seem to think that buyers of the Limited trim are all conservative old guys. I am old but would have like more color choice.

I find that the colors inside and out are somewhat limited in the Limited! I want the gray interior - it's a two tone gray - darker on dash, steering wheel, and middle arm rest. Seats are light on edges and medium in the centers.

Now to just decide on the outside color!

 

[Quickdtoo]

I had ash in two previous Rav4s, it's pretty much the same as light gray, just a little darker gray, kinda got old after a while tho, cinnamon was a nice change, nutmeg would be a good choice if it was offered with silver, but it's not, goes great with RFP tho.

 

[paid4c4]

I like the nutmeg interior with the Ruby exterior. Nutmeg was extremely hard to find when I was looking, Toyota marketing people seem to think that buyers of the Limited trim are all conservative old guys. I am old but would have like more color choice.

I'm a conservative old guy and Toyota is building my Rav4 Hybrid, Limited today in Canada. I had to order it in order to get Ruby with Nutmeg.
Bill

 

[Ravvydoog19]

BTW, all my friends say silver is boring, and to go for a more snazzy color! I'm a young 62, fun loving, world traveling, single woman.

If that’s the case, chose silver so you won’t be wasting your fun time and travel money having your car detailed all the time. And listen to yourself, not your friends! If you like silver, go silver.

 

[ToyotaGal]

If that’s the case, chose silver so you won’t be wasting your fun time and travel money having your car detailed all the time. And listen to yourself, not your friends! If you like silver, go silver.

So are you saying that the silver doesn't need regular washing, waxing and sealing but the ruby would? I have never had a car detailed, only run thru a basic car wash now and then. I do vacuum the inside and dust and condition the dash area also.

Would a once a month car wash/vacuuming be enough to keep a new rav 4 looking nice? More? Less?

I have not bought a car by myself in over 30 years, nor had to really care for one myself either in many years, hence all these somewhat basic questions.

 

[RAVRandy]

So are you saying that the silver doesn't need regular washing, waxing and sealing but the ruby would?

It's been said a couple times previously in your thread that silver will require less attention to look good as opposed to the red.

Modern clear coats of any hue require much less attention than finishes of old to stay looking good.

 

[Scubachef]

FWIW, you should buy a color you love to see on the car. Dont let other peoples opinion make your decision for you. Youre paying for it, driving it and looking at it. Personally i think Red belongs on fire engines and Ferraris, but who cares what i think? I just took delivery of silver sky XSE and think the contrast looks great. Silver looks clean even when its not ; and its not flashy. But neither am I. This is a daily driver for me so i want to be professional and not attract attention. Red catches peoples eye whether its hair, dress, car or whatever. If thats you; and you love it; go for it !!

 

[VanIslandGuy]

So are you saying that the silver doesn't need regular washing, waxing and sealing but the ruby would? I have never had a car detailed, only run thru a basic car wash now and then. I do vacuum the inside and dust and condition the dash area also.

Would a once a month car wash/vacuuming be enough to keep a new rav 4 looking nice? More? Less?

I have not bought a car by myself in over 30 years, nor had to really care for one myself either in many years, hence all these somewhat basic questions.

I wash my red RAV once a month and I have waxed it once since I bought it. I drive mostly city and highway which helps to keep it clean. I do not consider red a high maintenance colour

 

[pikeviewer]

I have a 10 year old red Prius, very inconsistent washing it, never wax it. When I do wash it, people occasionally ask me if it is new. so modern paints hold up well.

The comments about silver are accurate only in that silver doesn't show dirt as quickly.

 

[Dtox]

My thought: Keep both options open, because they may not both be available with the features you want. If for some reason both are available at the same time, go with the one that the dealer will give you the best deal on. Finally, if both prices are equal (plus the small premium for the red) THEN and only THEN would I worry about which color to go with. Good luck!

 

[Willardrider]

Get what you like, not what we like.

The primary reasons I didn't get red were three fold, in no particular order. First--I like a clean car, and darker colors are harder to keep looking clean. Second--you tend to get swirl marks in a darker car's paint over time from washing, no matter how careful you are, and this bugs me. Third--I was concerned that if I had a minor accident or incident where a body panel needed to be painted in the future, metallic dark red is extremely difficult to match perfectly. Every once in a while I see a car on the road where you can tell that a door or fender has been repainted, because the match isn't quite right. Now, admittedly, I probably have a more critical eye OCD eye for this kind of thing than most folks.

I got boring silver because it was less hassle than red to keep looking clean, mostly. It gets fairly hot in summer where I live, too, so lighter colors tend to absorb less heat. White would have been best in that regard. Put your hand on a non metallic white car in a parking lot on a sunny day in summer, then do the same with a darker car. GM did a study on this a while back, and I can't remember the results as an exact percentage, but white cars absorbed a lot less heat than other colors, especially other darker colors. This, of course, only matters if you live somewhere that gets exceptionally hot summer weather. I traveled to Phoenix one time, and was amazed at the proportion of white cars on the road compared to where I live.

Silver has some disadvantages. It is boring. You come out of a store to a parking lot and see 27 of your car sitting there. You have to live with the knowledge that you are a lemming and bought a hive mind color. It is harder to see under some lighting conditions than certain other colors if you don't have DRLs on. Tends to blend in with the road surface to other drivers.