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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

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Available trims

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  • Hybrid LE AWD (Natl) *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $28,500
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Hybrid LE AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $28,900
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • Hybrid XLE AWD (Natl) *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $29,795
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Hybrid XLE AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $30,195
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Hybrid XLE Premium AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $32,900
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Hybrid XSE AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $34,850
    42 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Hybrid Limited AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $37,430
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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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

The good & the bad

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

Expert 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review

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Our expert's take
By Jennifer Geiger
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Toyota’s popular compact SUV comes in a lot of flavors: the regular-gas-powered RAV4, plus its fuel-sipping RAV4 Hybrid and plug-in-hybrid RAV4 Prime variants. For 2021, the Hybrid is getting a new trim level — XLE Premium — that brings some additional comfort and convenience features.

Related: 2020 Toyota RAV4 Review: Delivers More, Costs More

The Hybrid model’s new XLE Premium trim is modeled off the gas version and slots between the XLE and XSE trims in the Hybrid’s lineup. Key features include:

  • 18-inch, five-spoke, chrome-finished alloy wheels
  • A power moonroof
  • LED projector headlights with chrome bezels 
  • Automatic high beams
  • LED daytime running lights 
  • Integrated foglamps
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with a dust and pollen filter, front center vent-flow controls and rear-seat vents
  • A leather-trimmed tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with audio controls
  • SofTex faux-leather-trimmed seating surfaces
  • An eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and four-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
  • Five USB ports 
  • Power liftgate
  • Smart key with push-button start

Price and Release Date

The XLE Premium trim starts at $33,675 (including a $1,175 destination fee) and is on sale now.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review: Our expert's take
By Jennifer Geiger

Toyota’s popular compact SUV comes in a lot of flavors: the regular-gas-powered RAV4, plus its fuel-sipping RAV4 Hybrid and plug-in-hybrid RAV4 Prime variants. For 2021, the Hybrid is getting a new trim level — XLE Premium — that brings some additional comfort and convenience features.

Related: 2020 Toyota RAV4 Review: Delivers More, Costs More

The Hybrid model’s new XLE Premium trim is modeled off the gas version and slots between the XLE and XSE trims in the Hybrid’s lineup. Key features include:

  • 18-inch, five-spoke, chrome-finished alloy wheels
  • A power moonroof
  • LED projector headlights with chrome bezels 
  • Automatic high beams
  • LED daytime running lights 
  • Integrated foglamps
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with a dust and pollen filter, front center vent-flow controls and rear-seat vents
  • A leather-trimmed tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with audio controls
  • SofTex faux-leather-trimmed seating surfaces
  • An eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and four-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
  • Five USB ports 
  • Power liftgate
  • Smart key with push-button start

Price and Release Date

The XLE Premium trim starts at $33,675 (including a $1,175 destination fee) and is on sale now.

Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

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Safety review

Based on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.5%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.5%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 25,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
2 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12, 000 miles
Dealer certification
160- or 174-point inspections

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    Starts at
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  • 2023
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    Starts at
    $43,090
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Consumer reviews

4.8 / 5
Based on 61 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.8
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.9

Most recent

  • 2021 xse, ride is a little hard.

    2021 xse, ride is a little hard. A car you really have to drive which I like. Great mileage 38 to 40 mpg. I'm pleased, the car is loaded with extras. Bought new a little pricey would purchase another one.
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • The best vehicle I have ever had.

    I love my RAV4 Hybrid !! It drives like a dream and it gets really goo gas mileage. I will replace this one for another. This is the vest ride I have ever had.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Good car, not very comfortable.

    Great car, had it for 2 years with absolutely no issues. Gets upwards of 40 MPG all the time. The only downside is the seats are not terribly comfortable, especially on long car rides.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Love the RAV4 Hybrid

    We bought our 2021 RAV4 Hybrid brand new at the end of 2020. We have been so happy with this car. Of course, the gas mileage is great with the hybrid engine. The car is roomy, comfortable, and handles well. No complaints. We have taken it on several long road trips. It has been totally reliable, no issues with the maintenance.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Best purchase for a car!

    Love it! Better performance than gas model, great gas mileage, fun, sporty and super reliable! It handles well, the AWD is terrific and it has fun bells and whistles.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    2 people out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
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  • Rav4

    Great car, easy to purchase. Gas mileage is great and drives very well in all conditions. Would recommend to anyone looking to purchase a suv.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Don't believe everything you read online

    To the reviewer that claimed that the posting for this car is a scam, I purchased it two days ago. The sales team was patient and thorough and one of the best I have had to deal with over my many years of purchasing cars.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
    13 people out of 19 found this review helpful. Did you?
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  • Great car but needs tweaking

    I purchased my 2021 rav4 hybrid xle In October of 2021. I love the exterior styling and comfort. It’s great on gas in eco mode. I think Toyota needs to catch up to GM in certain areas. There is no option to view your tire pressure on the car. You have to pay fir an app!! It’s ridiculous in this day and age. I got the xle model and we should I had to option of getting the color lunar rock in the limited. Leather is a better option because you don’t have to worry about clean up in case you spill something.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • This is a scammer

    Scammer are all over the places. These dealers lot is empty since more then a year. Do not spent your valuable time for them. This car beed sold long time before. It's a joke and play with people time and money. Khairul
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Toyota excellence in a RAV4 Hybrid

    My wife and I purchased a 2021 RAV4 Limited Hybrid in June 2021. The vehicle is fully loaded with all extras. Current mileage is 26174 miles. We have serviced the vehicle every 5000 miles at a dealer per the maintenance schedule. There have been no issues with the vehicle. I maintain detailed records and we are averaging 41+ mpg. Most of the miles are highway. Extremely comfortable with plenty of room for storage.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    14 people out of 15 found this review helpful. Did you?
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  • 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD

    Hi all. Everyone should know that I’m a huge Toyota fan. Having wrote that, I like this suv a lot. The good- nice looking inside and out. Great on gas, like the EV mode. Reliable. The bad-Interior has too much plastic for the price point. Toyota needs to give you more for $$$ when packaging the XLE. A little more “Pep” would be nice. Purchasing accessories is expensive.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great car with only one flaw

    Great on mileage, smooth ride with above average performance. Only negative is the ongoing gas tank not filling to full. I had a new tank installed and problem still exist. Can’t get more than ten gallons into a tank that should hold 14,5. I have addressed this with my local dealer and they basically said that’s the way it’s supposed to be. The disadvantage is you have to stop more often for fill ups which is what I was hoping to avoid by buying a hybrid
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
    7 people out of 8 found this review helpful. Did you?
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is available in 5 trim levels:

  • Hybrid LE (2 styles)
  • Hybrid Limited (1 style)
  • Hybrid XLE (2 styles)
  • Hybrid XLE Premium (1 style)
  • Hybrid XSE (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid offers up to 41 MPG in city driving and 38 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:

Is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid reliable?

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners.

Is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. 98.4% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 61 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.9

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