2021 Toyota RAV4, Prime, Hybrid: Price and Specifications

The RAV4 has been making drivers on the West Island of Montreal and Laval happy for over 25 years, and maybe you didn't know it, but the Toyota RAV4 is the top-selling sport utility vehicle in Canada, all categories combined. In order to let you know more about it, here are the technical specifications of the 2021 Toyota RAV4, the prices of the many versions of the 2021 Toyota RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 Prime, as well as the specs specific to each one.

2021 Toyota RAV4

In its gas version, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 is offered in 6 models: LE FWD, LE AWD, XLE FWD, XLE AWD, Trail AWD and Limited AWD. All feature a 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder engine with 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, and an 8-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission completes the powertrain. FWD models get front-wheel drive and AWD models get all-wheel drive. Average fuel consumption ratings range from 7.7 to 8.4 L/100 km.

The towing capacity of the new RAV4 is 680 kg, i.e. 1,500 lb, and you'll have access to a generous 1,977 litres of cargo space behind the front seats and 1,059 litres behind the second row. But it's not just the space that's generous, in fact, standard on the entry-level RAV4, you get heated front seats, air conditioning, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and so much more.

2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

When you choose the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, it means you get to choose between 4 available versions: the LE, XLE, XSE and Limited. Its average fuel consumption of 6.0 L/100 km is possible thanks to its 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine paired with the Hybrid Synergy Drive system, which is slightly more powerful than its gas-powered sibling, with 219 horsepower.

The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 suite is part of the standard features, as it is on other versions of the 2021 RAV4. Depending on the version, you'll get a 7-inch or 8-inch touchscreen, a heated steering wheel, fabric or mixed SofTex leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats and ventilated front seats, LED fog lamps, rain-sensing wipers, a power slide/tilt moonroof and so much more.

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime

The most powerful of the clan with 302 horsepower of pure joy, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime can travel up to 68 kilometers in all-electric mode. This rechargeable hybrid relies on the 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine, this time with 2 electric motors, as well as an 18.1 kWh battery. It is the most powerful and fastest in the family, with an impressive 6-second sprint time from 0 to 100 km/h. Admit that you weren't expecting this!

This hybrid is offered in 2 models, the SE and XSE, and each one offers a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, rear 60/40 split seats with fold-down seatbacks, 2-way power adjustable lumbar support for the driver, short-range key fob remote climate start, a backup camera, Blind-Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert system and even more.

When compared to the competition, it's easy to see why RAV4 is the top seller, whether you choose it with the gas engine, hybrid or plug-in hybrid. With outstanding performance, a highly capable all-wheel drive system, intuitive technologies, divine comfort, Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 safety features which include Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian and Bicycle Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Road Edge Detection as well as Auto High Beams, not to mention exceptional reliability and quality, there's nothing surprising about this success.

To choose your own, nothing beats a visit and a test drive, and maybe like thousands of Canadians, you'll be tempted by the countless qualities of the RAV4. So come and see us at your Toyota dealer on the West Island of Montreal, near Laval.