2021 Toyota RAV4 Review

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is a great option for those looking for an SUV with modern amenities, excellent fuel efficiency, and plenty of safety technology to keep you and your passengers safe.

There is a lot to learn about the RAV4, so the Norm Reeves Toyota San Diego team has put together this review for drivers throughout the areas of San Diego, Kearny Mesa, and Chula Vista. Contact us to learn about this SUV!

The Toyota RAV4 has two different engine options across its trims—one is a gas engine, and one is a hybrid engine. The first standard engine is a 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder engine with 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. With this engine comes three drive modes: Sport, Eco, and Normal.

The second standard engine is the 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder Hybrid Engine with 219 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. With this engine, there are five drive modes: Normal, Sport, Eco, Trail, and EV. This peppy hybrid engine doesn’t sacrifice power for fuel economy.

The RAV4 has five standard cloth-covered seats to keep everyone comfortable. If you opt for higher trim levels, you’ll get SofTex-trimmed seats that have the look and style of leather. You can also choose between different stitching colors to give off a sporty, more personal look. Heated front seats also come standard at higher trim levels to keep you comfortable on those chillier days.

The RAV4 has no shortage of connective technology. The RAV4 has a standard 7-inch infotainment system, or 8-inch if you choose to get a higher trim level. No matter which trim level you choose, you’ll get Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, which allow you to use your favorite smartphone apps in your RAV4. With these features, you can stream music, use your phone’s navigation, and more.

If you want better audio systems than the standard 6-speakers, and in-vehicle navigation, the higher-level trims—like the Limited—offer Prementum Audio Dynamic Navigation as part of the infotainment system, featuring the JBL® audio system. You’ll get 11 speakers, a subwoofer, and an amplifier.

The Toyota RAV4 has several different safety and driver-assist features to keep you safe while you drive. The first is the Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 suite. This suite is a collection of standard driver-assist and safety features. These features include:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection—If this system detects a potential frontal collision, it will warn you. If you don’t react in time, your RAV4 will apply the brakes automatically.
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist—While you’re on the highway, this system helps you stay in your lane. If you begin unintentionally drifting out of your lane, this system will warn you and apply corrective steering.
• Automatic High Beams—When you’re driving at night, this system can sense oncoming vehicles and switch your high beams to low beams, so you don’t accidentally blind other drivers. When they pass, your high beams will come back on.

There is so much more to explore in the 2021 Toyota RAV4. Drivers throughout the San Diego, Kearny Mesa, and Chula Vista, areas, can stop by Norm Reeves Toyota San Diego to get a closer look at the RAV4. You can ask whatever questions you have and get behind the wheel. Contact us to schedule a test drive today!