Overview
The 2021 Toyota Rav4 GX (2WD) HYBRID is a front wheel drive 5 Door Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 8th January 2020 classified as a AXAH52R. The Toyota Rav4 is regarded as a SUV medium built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $36,900.
The Toyota Rav4 is a front wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.5L Inline 4 Cylinder engine that has 131 kW of power (at 5700 rpm) and 221 Nm of torque (at 3600 rpm) via a Continuous Variable. Toyota claims the RAV4 GX (2WD) HYBRID uses 4.7L/100km of unleaded petrol/electric in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 107g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1170km per full tank.
The Toyota Rav4 measures 1685mm (66.3 inches) in height, 4600mm (181.1 inches) in length, 1855mm (73.0 inches) in width with a 2690mm (105.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1650kg (3637.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The RAV4 GX (2WD) HYBRID comes standard with 225/65 R17 front tyres and 225/65 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2021 Toyota Rav4 GX (2WD) HYBRID has a 190mm ground clearance with a 480kg braked and 480kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.605.
The Toyota Rav4 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Front Floor and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Driver Side B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JTMZ43FV60J123456.
Pros
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Spacious and comfortable interior
- Balanced dynamics
Cons
- So-so infotainment
- Extraordinarily long waiting lists for some variants
- Base powertrain is less impressive
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Direct Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2487 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Inline 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 131kW |
| Power RPM | 5700 |
| Torque | 221Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 |
| Bore Stroke | 87.5x103.48 |
| Compression Ratio | 14.00 |
| Transmission | Continuous Variable |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.605 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, trailing arm, shock absorber, trailing wishbone |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 4.7 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 4.8 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 4.7 |
| Tank Size (L) | 55 |
| Fuel Type | unleaded petrol/electric |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 107 |
| CO2 Urban | 108 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 106 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 225/65 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/65 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1685 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4600 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1855 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 190 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2690 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1650 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2185 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 480 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 480 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Driver Side B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Front Floor |
| VIN Number | JTMZ43FV60J123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 60 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |