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    2021 Toyota RAV4

    Used from

    $31,695 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.7 - 7.5 L / 100km

    About the Toyota RAV4

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $31,695 for the GX variant and topping out at $48,915 for the Edge.

    There are 4 variants of the RAV4 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2021.

    Engine options include 2.0L gasoline direct injection & multi-point (127kW/203Nm) and 2.5L gasoline direct injection & multi-point (163kW/221Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2021 RAV4 was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    79.62 - 98.51 kW/t
    53.6 kW/t
    168.05 kW/t
    Boot Space
    542 litres
    128 litres
    857 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.69 - 7.52 L/100km
    0.9 L/100km
    11.36 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    733 - 1,170 km
    579 km
    10,000 km
    Price
    $31,695 - $48,915
    $22,990
    $147,300
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    2 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    100,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    24 months

    Next Steps

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    2021 Toyota RAV4 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Toyota RAV4

    GX

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Programmable Distance
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 6.5
      • Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
      • Battery Voltage (v): 245.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.60
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 202
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 119.7
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 88.0
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999999
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 178
      • Maximum Power Kw: 131
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 221
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5700
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 3600
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty battery
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    GXL

    Adds to GX:
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    Removes from GX:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1

    Cruiser

    Adds to GXL:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Synthetic Leather
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Jbl
      • Number Of: 9
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from GXL:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Edge

    Adds to Cruiser:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Ventilated
    • Rear seats
      • Reach Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    Removes from Cruiser:
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 6.5
      • Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
      • Battery Voltage (v): 245.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.60
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 202
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 119.7
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 88.0
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Synthetic Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 178
      • Maximum Power Kw: 131
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 221
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5700
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 3600
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Warranty battery
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    See all 2021 Toyota RAV4 Specs

    2021 Toyota RAV4 Towing Capacity

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    2021 Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota RAV4

    The most fuel efficient Toyota RAV4 is the GX with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT and uses 4.7L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Toyota RAV4 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Edge with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT and uses 7.5L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Toyota RAV4 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Toyota RAV4?

    The Toyota RAV4 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2021 Toyota RAV4 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Toyota RAV4?

    The Toyota RAV4 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Toyota RAV4.

    Toyota RAV4 FAQs

    The cheapest Toyota RAV4 is the GX that starts from $31,695.

    The most expensive Toyota RAV4 is the Edge that starts from $48,915.

    The best towing capacity of a Toyota RAV4 is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: GX, GXL, Cruiser and Edge.

    The largest Toyota RAV4 is the Edge which measures 1865mm wide, 4615mm in length and sits 1690mm tall.

    The most powerful Toyota RAV4 is the GX which has 163kW of power from its 2.5L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT engine.

    The Toyota RAV4 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Toyota RAV4 is the GX which weighs 2230 kg (kerb weight).

    The Toyota RAV4 uses unleaded.