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2021 Toyota RAV4
The new Toyota RAV4 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $31,695 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) 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, variable sp automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2021 RAV4 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$31,695 - $48,915†
Transmission
6-speed manual, 8-speed auto, or Auto (CVT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
$31,695 - $48,915†
Transmission
6-speed manual, 8-speed auto, or Auto (CVT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
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Available Variants
The Toyota RAV4 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being GX and the most expensive being Edge.
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Power to Weight
78.4 - 96.97 kW/t
64.14 kW/t
120.24 kW/t
Boot Space
542 litres
128 litres
720 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.7 - 7.5 L/100km
1.5 L/100km
10.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
733 - 1,170 km
224 km
2,176 km
Price
$31,695 - $48,915
$24,592
$147,300
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 6 years
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,020 - 2,230 kg
1,835 kg
2,960 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
480 - 1,500 kg
480 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
17.5°
16.7°
29.9°
Departure Angle
20°
18.7°
32.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
190 - 200 mm
97 mm
230 mm
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Dimensions
4,600 mm
1,855 mm
1,685 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,600 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,855 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 505 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Toyota RAV4 is the GX that starts from $31,695.
See all Toyota RAV4 PricingThe most expensive Toyota RAV4 is the Edge that starts from $48,915.
See all Toyota RAV4 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Toyota RAV4 is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: GX, GXL, Cruiser and Edge.
See all Toyota RAV4 towing capacityThe 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.
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