Interior Build

 

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium features cubby storage and good ergonomics in the interior. A good shelf covers the dash and goes well with the big center console. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium features a combination of nice plastics and a soft-touch surface. The base variant is a little sparse and comes with single-zone manual climate control, a plasticky steering, and cloth seats. But the 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium features some upgrades. There is more to like in this trim. It has a center-console armrest, a padded and stitched dashboard, a leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, and a faux-leather upholstery. 

 

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium features rear seats that are easy to put away. You can fold them to a nearly flat position. This opens up the interiors for cargo. You can easily fit more than nine of your suitcases behind the rear seat and more than 20 with them folded. The Nissan Rogue has equal space, but the Subaru Forester beat both these vehicles in terms of space.

 

Utility

 

Apart from the 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium, the other trims in the lineup are Limited, TRD Off-Road, Adventure, XLE, and LE. Every trim comes with a four-cylinder engine that is paired with an eight-speed auto transmission. The front-wheel drive is default on nearly all of the trim levels. The trims also give all-wheel drive as a choice. The TRD Off-Road and the Adventure trim come default with an upgraded all-wheel drive to boost traction on slippery and loose surfaces.

 

Technological Changes

 

The default suite of driver aids on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium is very good. It includes adaptive cruise control that takes the vehicle down to zero miles per hour, lane-keeping assist, automatic high beams, drowsy driver detection, and auto emergency braking. There is also something called the Line Tracing Assist. It is an active steering aid that is not hands-free. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium features a touchscreen that is larger than six inches. The infotainment system has Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and a 4G LTE mobile hotspot. A wireless charging pad for a smartphone, navigation, and a JBL premium audio system are optional.

 

If you want to go for a trim level without any navigation, do not worry. All the other models are fitted with Scout GPS Link, which helps compatible smartphones to show a map and turn-by-turn directions to the screen in the dashtop.

 

Driving Experience

 

Driving a 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium is not tiring, but it is not very exciting either. It is at best when you go with the middle trim levels. The all-wheel-drive and the advanced torque vectoring, the rugged styling, the multiple terrain settings, and the traction control system help make the 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium stand out a little more. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium will get good mileage in combined highway and city driving. This depends on the trim level and the powertrain.

 

Comfort Factor

 

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium has a cargo hold that is nearly the largest in the small SUV segment. You will get more than 35 cubic feet with the rear seats up and nearly 70 cubic feet with them folded. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium is also quite simple to load due to a low cargo floor. Upfront, the interior has many shelves and bins to take care of all the road-trip items. Some versions of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium can pull more than 3,000 pounds if you want to tow. This is also higher than usual in the segment. Parents with children will like the 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium. It is simple to locate and connect the seats safely to the car seat anchors.

 

Also, tethering to the upper anchors is simple. The boosters and the forward-facing seats fit nicely too. But placing a rear-facing infant seat on the passenger's side will need you to scoot the front side up. The front passenger seat is also a tad too high.

 

Conclusion

 

2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium gets a thumbs up. It has many features, and the interior updates make it feel and look nicer than the other models. It also offers a lot at a decent price point in the small SUV segment.