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2021
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

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Available trims

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  • Hybrid LE AWD (Natl) *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $28,500
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Hybrid LE AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $28,900
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • Hybrid XLE AWD (Natl) *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $29,795
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Hybrid XLE AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $30,195
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Hybrid XLE Premium AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $32,900
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Hybrid XSE AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $34,850
    42 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Hybrid Limited AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $37,430
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Five-seat compact SUV
Front- or all-wheel drive
Gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions available
Automatic emergency braking standard
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay standard

The good & the bad

The good

Efficient four-cylinder engine
Hybrid gas mileage
Intuitive multimedia system
Standard safety features

The bad

Backseat doesn’t slide
Road and engine noise
Modest acceleration (non-hybrid)
Higher trims get pricey

Expert 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review

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Our expert's take
By Jennifer Geiger
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Toyota’s popular compact SUV comes in a lot of flavors: the regular-gas-powered RAV4, plus its fuel-sipping RAV4 Hybrid and plug-in-hybrid RAV4 Prime variants. For 2021, the Hybrid is getting a new trim level — XLE Premium — that brings some additional comfort and convenience features.

Related: 2020 Toyota RAV4 Review: Delivers More, Costs More

The Hybrid model’s new XLE Premium trim is modeled off the gas version and slots between the XLE and XSE trims in the Hybrid’s lineup. Key features include:

  • 18-inch, five-spoke, chrome-finished alloy wheels
  • A power moonroof
  • LED projector headlights with chrome bezels 
  • Automatic high beams
  • LED daytime running lights 
  • Integrated foglamps
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with a dust and pollen filter, front center vent-flow controls and rear-seat vents
  • A leather-trimmed tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with audio controls
  • SofTex faux-leather-trimmed seating surfaces
  • An eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and four-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
  • Five USB ports 
  • Power liftgate
  • Smart key with push-button start

Price and Release Date

The XLE Premium trim starts at $33,675 (including a $1,175 destination fee) and is on sale now.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review: Our expert's take
By Jennifer Geiger

Toyota’s popular compact SUV comes in a lot of flavors: the regular-gas-powered RAV4, plus its fuel-sipping RAV4 Hybrid and plug-in-hybrid RAV4 Prime variants. For 2021, the Hybrid is getting a new trim level — XLE Premium — that brings some additional comfort and convenience features.

Related: 2020 Toyota RAV4 Review: Delivers More, Costs More

The Hybrid model’s new XLE Premium trim is modeled off the gas version and slots between the XLE and XSE trims in the Hybrid’s lineup. Key features include:

  • 18-inch, five-spoke, chrome-finished alloy wheels
  • A power moonroof
  • LED projector headlights with chrome bezels 
  • Automatic high beams
  • LED daytime running lights 
  • Integrated foglamps
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with a dust and pollen filter, front center vent-flow controls and rear-seat vents
  • A leather-trimmed tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with audio controls
  • SofTex faux-leather-trimmed seating surfaces
  • An eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and four-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
  • Five USB ports 
  • Power liftgate
  • Smart key with push-button start

Price and Release Date

The XLE Premium trim starts at $33,675 (including a $1,175 destination fee) and is on sale now.

Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

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Safety review

Based on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.5%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.5%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 25,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
2 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12, 000 miles
Dealer certification
160- or 174-point inspections

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    MPG
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    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
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  • 2020
    4.7
    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
    Starts at
    $28,350
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All-wheel drive
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  • 2023
    5.0
    Toyota RAV4 Prime
    Starts at
    $43,090
    42 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
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    Engine
    All-wheel drive
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Consumer reviews

4.8 / 5
Based on 61 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.8
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.9

Most recent

2021 xse, ride is a little hard.

2021 xse, ride is a little hard. A car you really have to drive which I like. Great mileage 38 to 40 mpg. I'm pleased, the car is loaded with extras. Bought new a little pricey would purchase another one.
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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The best vehicle I have ever had.

I love my RAV4 Hybrid !! It drives like a dream and it gets really goo gas mileage. I will replace this one for another. This is the vest ride I have ever had.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is available in 5 trim levels:

  • Hybrid LE (2 styles)
  • Hybrid Limited (1 style)
  • Hybrid XLE (2 styles)
  • Hybrid XLE Premium (1 style)
  • Hybrid XSE (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid offers up to 41 MPG in city driving and 38 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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Is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid reliable?

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners.

Is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. 98.4% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 61 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.9

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