The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has consistently been a popular crossover SUV in both Toyota’s vehicle lineup and in the entire segment. Backed with Toyota’s incredible reputation of reliability, it’s blossomed into a versatile, technologically savvy, and efficient SUV. Recently the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is increasing in popularity, and for good reason, it’s a win-win for everyone. You get all the top features you love in the Toyota RAV4 while also being kind to the environment. Visit your Toyota RAV4 dealer to test drive a 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, but in the meantime, here’s what you may not know about this year’s top hybrid SUV.
1 – Five Trims to Choose From
It used to be if you wanted to drive a hybrid model of your favorite vehicle, you had just one option. That option didn’t even include the most premium features either, most likely. Those days are over, especially for the 2021 RAV4 Hybrid. Toyota makes it possible for every person to have a RAV4 Hybrid by providing options of a variety of price levels, features, and capabilities.
You have a total of five trims to choose from with the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. That starts with its most basic LE model, including its mid-level models XLE and XLE Premium. The top trim is the luxurious Limited model. The final model option to choose is exclusive to the RAV4 Hybrid, the XSE model, which gives an incredible sporty performance experience to your drives.
The RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium is new for 2021 and is a perfect compromise between the mid-level models and high-end models. It also allows you to experience luxurious features in a hybrid without paying a premium price. Some of the exciting features in the RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium include LED headlights, dual-zone climate control with pollen and dust filter, SofTex-trimmed seats, and a 7-inch touchscreen.
2 – Combined 40 MPG
We all know that hybrids have great fuel efficiency, and you might expect high miles-per-gallon in a smaller hybrid vehicle. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is here to show that even big vehicles can get good gas mileage. That’s right; this SUV will provide you with excellent fuel economy.
The RAV4 Hybrid gets an estimated 41 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway. Combined, this hybrid will provide you with an average of 40 MPG when you’re driving. This provides endless possibilities for your traveling life. You will surely spend less time at the gas pump and more time taking the long road home. The RAV4 Hybrid achieves this without sacrificing performance either. It’s actually quite the opposite, the RAV4 yields more performance with this same fuel efficiency.
How does this compare to other SUVs in its class? The RAV4 Hybrid beats out many of the competitors in its hybrid class and in its small SUV class. The Toyota RAV4 gasoline models already have impressive fuel efficiency, so the RAV4 Hybrid models just take it to the next level. So, if you like saving a little bit of money at the pump, the RAV4 Hybrid may be the vehicle for you.
3 – Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0
If you bought a 2021 Toyota RAV4, you would get the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 features standard. The 2021 RAV4 Hybrid models are also included with this suite of standard safety features, meaning you get to have the same peace of mind as every other RAV4 driver. The standard features include the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist. These features are a combination of alerts, automatic braking, and steering guidance to help keep your offensive and defensive driving skills solid. Toyota Safety Sense works beautifully with the RAV4 hybrid powertrain, giving you the same experience as with the gas models.
On higher model levels, you have even more advanced safety features as standard like a Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, a Rear Cross-Traffic Braking system, and Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking. You start to see that these advanced features provide more driver assistance and give you increased convenience. The basic features of the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 are pretty impressive, and the additional features are fantastic. What’s more impressive is you get all of these features standard in any 2021 RAV4 Hybrid model you choose. Toyota wants to make the decision to choose Hybrid easily, and they certainly achieved that with the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 standard features.
4 – High Performance Capabilities
You may not think of a Toyota RAV4 as a performance SUV, but Toyota is working to change that belief. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has a TRD Off-Road model that gives this small SUV major off-roading potential. What about the RAV4 Hybrid, though? Even though the RAV4 TRD Off-Road is a gas model, there is still a way to get that thrilling acceleration out of the 2021 RAV4 Hybrid.
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE is exclusive to the RAV4 Hybrid. This XSE model intensifies acceleration and power with its sport-tuned suspension. You get increased handling on any type of road. This sport-style Hybrid model also features a two-tone exterior paint scheme, plus premium features like an 8-inch touchscreen and 18-inch alloy wheels. This RAV4 Hybrid can get 219 horsepower while still maintaining its excellent fuel efficiency.
You also have the option for electronic on-demand all-wheel drive. This is useful when shifting between the RAV4 Hybrid’s drive modes including, normal, sport, ECO, EV, and trail modes. There’s a lot of capability and performance packed into this hybrid crossover SUV. You can continue living your life wherever the road takes you, thanks to the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid performance options.
5 – New Plug-In Hybrid Option
If you’re ready to completely dive into the hybrid car life, you might consider the first-ever plug-in hybrid RAV4. Known as the RAV4 Prime, it combines the best of hybrid and electric cars and gives you new opportunities. This may be the best surprise yet from the Toyota RAV4.
The 2021 RAV4 Prime gets an estimated 42 miles of range on just the battery on a single charge. This is the highest EV range for any PHEV SUV, which means the Toyota RAV4 Prime came to win. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime can also get up and go too. It can go from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds projected. With an estimated 302 horsepower, you may forget you’re in a four-door SUV and think you’re riding in a sports car.
You can take home the RAV4 Prime in one of the two different trims, the SE and XSE. The 2021 RAV4 XSE Prime version sees 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels, a 9-inch touchscreen, and vertical LED accent lights. Not only are you reducing emissions driving the RAV4 Prime, you’re doing it in style.
The RAV4 Hybrid Is the Best Deal
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the ultimate package deal. You get exclusive design features, advanced technology and safety, and thrilling performance. There’s still a lot to learn about the RAV4 Hybrid, which is why many of the features might surprise you. Once you see how it can fit seamlessly into your day-to-day routine, you will be a hybrid convert for life. The only way to know for sure is to drive one for yourself. Test drive a 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Rav4 Prime at your Toyota RAV4 dealer. You will surely fall in love with the hybrid difference.
