2021 Toyota RAV4

*Toyota RAV4 Automatic 2021 specs* - 5th gen RAV4, facelift year. Comes as petrol, hybrid, and Prime PHEV. All autos.

Most common in SA/UK is 2.5L petrol 8-speed auto or 2.5L Hybrid e-CVT auto.

### *1. 2.5L Petrol 8-Speed Auto - "GX/GXL/Cruiser"*
Most common non-hybrid:
- *Engine:* 2.5L Dynamic Force petrol, 4-cylinder DOHC Dual VVT-i
- *Capacity:* 2487 cc
- *Power:* 150 kW / 203 hp @ 6600 rpm
- *Torque:* 249 Nm / 184 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
- *Transmission:* 8-speed automatic with sequential shift + drive modes
- *Drivetrain:* FWD standard, AWD optional
- *0-100 km/h:* 8.1-8.4s FWD, 8.2s AWD
- *Top speed:* 200 km/h
- *Fuel consumption:* 6.7-7.4 L/100km combined WLTP. US EPA: 27 city / 35 hwy / 30 combined mpg
- *Fuel tank:* 55L / 14.5 gal
- *Range:* ∼700-800 km
- *Towing:* 1500 kg braked

### *2. 2.5L Hybrid e-CVT Auto*
- *Engine:* 2.5L Atkinson cycle petrol + electric motor
- *Combined Power:* 160 kW / 219 hp system output
- *Engine alone:* 131 kW / 176 hp + 221 Nm
- *Transmission:* e-CVT automatic
- *Drivetrain:* FWD or AWD "E-Four" with rear motor
- *0-100 km/h:* 8.1-8.4s
- *Fuel consumption:* 4.7 L/100km combined. US EPA: 41 city / 38 hwy / 39 combined mpg
- *Battery:* NiMH 6.5Ah
- *Towing:* 480 kg FWD, 1500 kg AWD

### *Dimensions & Capacity - All models*
- *Body:* 5-door SUV, 5 seats
- *Length x Width x Height:* 4600 x 1855 x 1690 mm / 180.9" x 73" x 67.2"
- *Wheelbase:* 2690 mm / 105.9"
- *Kerb weight:* 1527-1648 kg / 3370-3620 lbs depending on spec
- *Boot space:* 580L seats up, 1690L seats down
- *Ground clearance:* 210 mm / 8.4 in
- *Wheels:* 17" steel/alloys base, 18" GXL, 19" Cruiser. Tyres 225/65 R17 up to 235/55 R19

### *Safety & Tech - All trims 2021*
*Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 standard:* Pre-collision with pedestrian/cyclist detection, Lane Departure Alert + Lane Trace Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control all-speed, Auto High Beam, Road Sign Assist. 5-star ANCAP/Euro NCAP 457d

*Base GX features:* 8" touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto + nav, reversing camera, 17" alloys, dual-zone climate on hybrid, 6 speakers, electric parking brake, push button start 457d

*GXL adds:* 18" alloys, wireless charging, keyless entry, dynamic guidelines camera, auto-dimming mirror, roof rails 457d

*Cruiser adds:* 19" alloys, sunroof, leather seats, 10-way power driver seat + memory, heated seats, 7" digital cluster, JBL 9-speaker, power tailgate, 360 camera 457d

### *SA Context 2021*
SA got: 2.5 GX, 2.5 GXL, 2.5 Cruiser + Hybrid versions. All 8-speed auto petrol or e-CVT hybrid.
*Warranty:* 3yr/100,000 km + 1yr/20,000 km service plan. 15,000 km service intervals

*Pros:* Reliable, big boot, high clearance, TSS 2.0 standard, hybrid does 4.7L/100km
*Cons:* Petrol engine noisy at high rpm, base models have hard plastics
-Available on cash and finance