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Used 2021 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Everything we expected it to be

Len, 03/14/2021
2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful

We have only had the car a couple of weeks but drove it 1500 miles across the western US. It performed perfectly and was both comfortable and well equipped. The gas mileage did however average only 27 MPG with only two adult passengers and a moderate amount of luggage, but that is likely because we were consistently driving at highway speeds across expanses of desert. Very pleased so far, though early days.

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3 out of 5 stars

RAV4 Good with Caveats

Gedge787 , 07/07/2021
2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful

Pros: Smooth Ride, Decent acceleration, Relatively quiet highway driving, Good fit and finish, (finally) power seat on XLE model, Apple Car Play, comfortable seats. Cons: Quirky 8 Speed transmission has trouble finding gear at slow speeds, minor occasional lurch in first gear from stop, noisy engine permeates cabin in city driving, RAV4 not quite as nice as 2018 and under years. Mazda CX-5 better vehicle. [non-permissible content removed].

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Worst, cheap quality plastic and flimsy design

Beer IBU Hunter, 04/30/2021
2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
64 of 85 people found this review helpful

OK, just test drive a Toyota RAV4 mid-size or base version. Their interior is poor, below industry standard, seats uncomfortable and even front windows shudder when powered up/down. Toyota is the cheapest car company. Their arrogance on reliability has completely destroyed the fine design, completely disregarded consumer expectations of this 21st century! You don't have to believe my review. Just sit in RAV4 and you will see what I am stating here. The entire top Management of Toyota needs to be fired. Just sit inside Honda CRV, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Tucson, Subaru Outback etc. And then compare to the cheapest, rudest experience at $30-35K price level you get from Toyota.

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1 out of 5 stars

Worst experience with a new car

Jonathan, 07/03/2021
2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
32 of 42 people found this review helpful

The 2021 Rav4 is still leaking roof rail. It had bad gaskets on the roof rail bolts.

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2 out of 5 stars

LE Rav4 Frustration

Annette, 12/31/2020
2021 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
56 of 75 people found this review helpful

I consider myself a Toyota client. I have been driving Toyotas for years. I have had a Yaris, Camry, and 2-previous RAV4. Great decision on those previous cars, but with 2021 LE TAV4 it has been my worst decision on cars ever. Exteriors look nice like all models. Drivers chair VERY uncomfortable. Motor VERY noisy, and you hear the car doing a lot of effort. The actual car inside it is very noisy you don't have complete silence inside. Speakers sound not good either. I hate driving this RAV4. If you have this car in mind consider your decision this is a car and now I'm stuck until this lease is over.

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