2021 Toyota RAV4

*Toyota RAV4 Automatic 2021 - SA specs*

In SA 2021 all autos = *CVT* - No 8-speed auto here _USA has 8-speed_. SA had 2.0 petrol CVT + 2.5 Hybrid e-CVT.

### *1. RAV4 2.0 GX CVT / GX-R CVT - _Most common*_
- *Engine:* M20A-FKS - 2.0L NA petrol, 16V DOHC, D-4S direct+port injection
- *Capacity:* 1987 cc, 4-cyl
- *Power:* *127 kW @ 6600 rpm*
- *Torque:* *203 Nm @ 4400-4800 rpm*
- *Gearbox:* *K120 CVT automatic - 10-step simulated* + manual mode, FWD or AWD
- *0-100:* 11.0s 2WD / 11.2s AWD
- *Top speed:* 190 km/h
- *Fuel:* 6.5 L/100km combined _6.8 AWD_, Tank 55L, Range 846km
- *CO2:* 147-154 g/km
- *Weight:* 1560 kg 2WD / 1635 kg AWD
- *GVM:* 2115 kg
- *Towing:* 750kg unbraked / 1500kg braked

*Dimensions:*
- *LxWxH:* 4600 x 1855 x 1685 mm
- *Wheelbase:* 2690 mm
- *Ground clearance:* 195 mm
- *Boot:* *580L* _all seats_ / *698L* to roof, 1690L folded
- *Wheels:* 225/65R17 alloys, Full size spare
- *Turning circle:* 11.0m

*GX CVT features:*
- 7 airbags, ABS/EBD/BA, VSC, HAC, TSC
- LED headlights + DRL, Auto lights/wipers, 17" alloys, Rear PDC, Reverse camera, Cruise control, Keyless entry+start, Auto dual-zone aircon, 8" Touch 2 Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Electromech parking brake, Auto hold

*GX-R CVT AWD adds:* AWD Dynamic Torque Vectoring, Sport suspension, Multi-terrain select, Downhill assist, Roof rails, Power tailgate, Leather seats, Heated seats

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### *2. RAV4 2.5 Hybrid GX CVT - _Launched Dec 2020 as 2021 model*_
- *Engine:* A25A-FXS 2.5L Atkinson + *2 electric motors 88kW/202Nm* + Ni-MH battery 1.6kWh
- *System Power:* *160 kW combined* _131kW engine + hybrid_
- *Torque:* 221 Nm engine @ 3600-5200 rpm
- *Gearbox:* *e-CVT automatic* - FWD, Eco/Normal/Sport/EV modes
- *0-100:* 8.1s
- *Top speed:* 180 km/h _200 on some sheets_
- *Fuel:* *4.7 L/100km*, Tank 55L, Range 1170km
- *CO2:* 107 g/km _tax free_
- *Weight:* 1670 kg
- *Same boot 580L* - battery under rear seat

*Hybrid GX features = GX +* Blue Toyota badges, Energy monitor, Self dipping mirror, Front+rear PDC, Extra sound deadening

### Trim & Price SA 2021 new
- *2.0 GX 2WD CVT:* R487,200
- *2.0 GX-R 2WD CVT:* R540,400
- *2.0 GX AWD CVT:* R528,700
- *2.0 GX-R AWD CVT:* R581,900
- *2.5 Hybrid GX FWD e-CVT:* R555,300

### Service & Warranty
- *Warranty:* 3yr/100,000 km
- *Service plan:* 6yr/90,000 km, Interval 15,000km
- *Hybrid battery:* 8yr/195,000 km
- *Tyres:* 225/65R17 102V

### Used 2026 price
- 2021 2.0 GX CVT 85k km: R399,900 xxx xxxx.5 Hybrid 60k km: R429,900

*Which auto to buy?* 2.0 GX CVT for budget, Hybrid for fuel _4.7 vs 6.5_ and faster _8.1s vs 11s_ - no manual mode drone.