2021 Toyota RAV4: One of Toyota's best-selling vehicles, the RAV4 is a compact crossover that seats 5 passengers and is only available as a 4-door wagon. It's offered with gas, gas/electric and plug-in gas/electric (Prime) powertrains. RAV4 was most recetnly redesigned in 2019 and saw the addition of trim and option packages over the last 2 years. Competitors include the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester and Volkswagen Tiguan. .
Gas models are offered with front- or all-wheel drive and come in LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road, and Limited. Hybrid and Prime models come standard with all-wheel drive and There are two engines available: A 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 203 horsepower and pairs with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid paired to an electric motor that produces 219 system horsepower and pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). With fully charged batteries, RAV4 Prime can travel an estimated 39 miles in fully electric mode. Maximum towing capacity is rated at 3,500 pounds.
Available driver-assist technology includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, rearview camera with cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights. Pricing ranges from $28,000 to $36,000.
