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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: The Toyota RAV4 Prime is all-new for 2020 as a 2021 model. It’s a compact, plug-in hybrid crossover that seats 5 passengers and is only available as a 4-door wagon. Competitors include the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevy Equinox, Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Rogue.
All-wheel-drive is standard. Two trims are offered: SE and SXE. There is one engine available: A 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid paired to two electric motors that produce 302 system horsepower. The engine and electric motors send power to the wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). With fully charged batteries, RAV4 Prime can travel an estimated 39 miles on battery power alone.
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 hasn't been announced.