The 2021 Toyota RAV4 review will show that the car gives something for everyone. It covers all customer tastes, from outdoorsy to swanky to spartan. This has led to some great 2021 Toyota RAV4 reviews. The base model takes care of the economic end of the spectrum. At the same time, the top trims give a great amount of equipment aimed at very different categories of consumers. No matter which trims buyers go for. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 comes with an eight-speed automatic and a four-cylinder engine. Front-wheel drive is the default, but all-wheel drive is optional on the top tiers. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has a square-jawed look that is inspired by a few other SUVs. But the car-based construction gives a smoother ride than other truck-based variants. The interior accommodations are spacious and the items fitted are durable. But the consumer looking for modern-day convenience features such as blind-spot monitoring, push-button start, and power-adjustable seats will seek to look past the entry-level trim.

 

Utility

 

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is well built from the inside. There are nice layered materials that join together with invisible seams because they are built into the interior styling. The interior has tactile touches such as climate and radio knobs and rubberized grip surfaces on the interior door pulls. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has optional simulated leather upholstery that feels pliable and soft. The stitching is also pretty tidy. The warranty coverage of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 is moderate. But buyers get a generous two years of free scheduled maintenance.

 

Technological Changes

 

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has an interface that has a mix of fixed buttons and touchscreen that are quite simple to learn without going through any user manuals. But even though the car is relatively new, the touchscreen has outdated graphics. The sound system works well enough, but it is nothing great. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration. It is a nice thing, too, since the native Entune software of Toyota is clunky. The default suite of driver aids is good. It includes lane-keeping assist, automatic high beams, drowsy driver detection, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. It functions down to zero miles per hour. There is also something called the Line Tracing Assist. This is an active steering aid that is not hands-free.

 

Driving Experience

 

Unfortunately, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 does not impress here greatly. The engine is average around the city, and merging and passing happen without any issues. But if you are in a hurry, you will see that the engine has average power delivery. The car goes to 60 miles per hour in over nine seconds. This is a little slower than the segment average. Another problem we have is with the steering. It is vague at the center point and does not have good levels of heft and feel. As such, it is simple to misjudge the level of input. In good news, the optional upgraded all-wheel-drive has rear-axle torque vectoring and better-advanced traction control systems with selectable hill descent control and terrain settings. These systems, plus good ground clearance, give the 2021 Toyota RAV4 above-moderate off-road ability for such a small SUV.

 

Comfort Factor

 

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has a tuned suspension to give a good balance between softness and control. The body does not float when it is driven over bumps. The usual impacts are absorbed without any issues. As for the front seats, they are shaped nicely and have good padding. But the seat bottoms begin to feel a little flat on longer drives. The passenger side does not adjust, so it can become difficult to get a comfortable position. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is usually quiet at highway speeds. The exception is when the driver hits the accelerator for a burst of speed. 

 

Conclusion

 

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is a good SUV that rides well, has a spacious interior that is fun to live with, and gives lots of utility. It handles and brakes efficiently and is not very fuel-hungry. The average powertrain and the moderate steering are not the best choices for a small SUV.