2021 Toyota RAV4

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2021 Toyota RAV4
2021 Toyota RAV4

Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV

Body style

40
Combined MPGe Combined MPGe

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5

Seating capacity

180.9” x 67”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

The good:

  • Efficient four-cylinder engine
  • Hybrid gas mileage
  • Intuitive multimedia system
  • Standard safety features

The bad:

  • Backseat doesn’t slide
  • Road and engine noise
  • Modest acceleration (non-hybrid)
  • Higher trims get pricey

6 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

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Notable features

  • Five-seat compact SUV
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions available
  • Automatic emergency braking standard
  • Android Auto, Apple CarPlay standard

2021 Toyota RAV4 review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2021 Toyota RAV4?

The Toyota RAV4 is a popular compact SUV with room for five people. It was redesigned for 2019 and offers a choice of gas or hybrid drivetrains. Toyota also sells a plug-in hybrid version of the RAV4, dubbed RAV4 Prime. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available, and competitors include the Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue and Volkswagen Tiguan

What’s New on the 2021 Toyota RAV4?

The TRD Off-Road trim level adds a TRD-stamped front skid plate, and there’s a new XLE Premium trim of the RAV4 Hybrid. 

What Features in the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Are Most Important?

Standard features include: 

  • 17-inch steel wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Fabric upholstery
  • 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Lane-keeping assist
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Automatic high-beam headlights

Available features include: 

  • 17-, 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Panoramic moonroof
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Navigation
  • JBL premium stereo
  • Wireless device charging
  • 360-degree camera system
  • Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert

2021 Toyota RAV4 Vs. 2021 Honda CR-V: How Do They Compare?

Among compact SUVs, both the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V are something of benchmarks. They’ve been in the class since its early days, and both remain important models for their respective brands. Both offer conventional and hybrid drivetrains, though Toyota goes a step further with the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid, which can travel up to 42 miles on electric power alone, according to EPA estimates. Both SUVs come standard with important active safety features, but the RAV4 has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard (they’re optional for the CR-V).

Should I Buy the 2021 Toyota RAV4?

The Toyota RAV4 is a well-rounded SUV that’s perfectly suited to a wide range of needs and budgets; it’s a sensible family vehicle that’s loaded with standard safety features. The interior can be noisy and the standard gas engine delivers modest acceleration, but cabin materials are noticeably nicer than those of the previous generation.

Consumer reviews

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.9

Most recent consumer reviews

2.0

Everything is good except for power

I’ve owned this car for a year and put 20k miles on it (2021 Toyota RAV4) and everything on it is fairly decent except the engine and transmission I live on a mountain so there are lots of hills and curves and the transmission is DEFINITELY not geared for hilly terrain or maybe it’s the weak Mickey Mouse motor either way there appears to be a delay when you push the pedal down (it’s almost gotten me t-boned pulling out of a business onto the busy town road because it took so long to take off) so if your wanting something with remotely any power DO NOT get this car looking back now I would trade the decent gas mileage for a little more power and maybe it’s just my dodge Cummins I’m used to but this thing is weak sauce when it comes to the motor and power when you need it!

1.0

Car was certified when we bought it.

We are not happy! We hit a small bump on any Pa road and it feels horrible!! No smooth ride. No power! No beeps for lane changing. Gas mileage is horrible! My daughter has a large suv and we followed them to Fl and back and it cost me more for gas! She has a Traverse. Never again.

4.0

It’s Good & It’s Not So

I purchased a new 21 Limited with the Advanced Tech package And Limited Grade All Weather package. Its very very loud under acceleration. The highway pavement noise and wind noise are barely tolerable. I have a bad back the seats are fantastic and I have a bad back they are great on long trips. Constantly Averaging 28mpg it’s dependable and I know it will hold its value.

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Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Toyota
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion
60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
60 months/60,000 miles
Maintenance
24 months/25,000 miles
Roadside assistance
24 months/unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
7 years/less than 85,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
12 months/12, 000 miles
Powertrain
7 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required
160- or 174-point inspections
Roadside assistance
Yes
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