2021 RAV4 Prime Review

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When you’re on the search for a highly capable and fuel-efficient vehicle for your commutes around the Leesburg, The Villages, Apopka, Mount Dora, and Clermont, FL, areas, you may be considering an electric model. One SUV that can provide advanced performance, technology, and safety features—while still delivering exceptional MPG ratings—is the new RAV4 Prime.

Here at Phillips Toyota, we want our drivers to be as informed as possible about the vehicles they’re interested in, which is why we created this handy breakdown of the 2021 RAV4 Prime. Now, let’s see if this is the right choice for your lifestyle!

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Performance Features & Fuel Efficiency

Under the hood, you’ll find the standard 2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder, which delivers 177 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque capability. It also allows you to toggle between SPORT, ECO, and NORMAL drive modes depending on the terrain you’re traveling over.

The engine is paired with the standard Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode for a smooth and easy to handle ride. You won’t have to worry about slipping and sliding during those Florida storms, thanks to the standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive system.

All that power doesn’t mean the RAV4 Prime compromises when it comes to fuel efficiency. You’ll get an EPA-estimated 40 MPG city, 36 MPG highway, 38 MPG combined rating, and 94 MPGe rating.¹

Interior Cabin Space and Comfort

Now, we’ll head right inside and take a look at how much room you’ll get inside the RAV4 Prime.

You’ll be able to comfortably sit five within the 98.9 cubic ft. of passenger volume, and everyone will have plenty of headroom, hip room, legroom, and shoulder room to stretch out and relax.

Row	Headroom	Hip Room	Legroom	Shoulder Room
First Row	37.7 inches	54.3 inches	41 inches	57.8 inches
Second Row	39.5 inches	47.7 inches	37.8 inches	56.4 inches

Back in the trunk, you’ll have plenty of cargo room for all your groceries, luggage, sporting equipment, or even furniture. When all the seats are upright, you’ll get 33.5 cubic ft. of storage, and if you need a bit more, simply fold down the second-row seats to access up to 69.8 cubic ft. of space.

Innovative Safety Features

To keep you and your fellow passengers safe, the RAV4 Prime offers a standard Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 system, which includes a plethora of driver-assistant safety features. These all work together to help you avoid accidents, have improved visibility, and merge lanes with confidence.

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Automatic High Beams
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Road Sign Assist

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Test Drive The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime!

Now that you know all about this fuel-efficient SUV, we’re sure you can’t wait to get behind the wheel of one for yourself, so you can truly experience everything it has to offer. Here at Phillips Toyota, we’re dedicated to helping our drivers every step of the way through their car buying journey so that they can find the perfect vehicle for their commutes around the Leesburg, The Villages, Apopka, Mount Dora, and Clermont, FL, areas.

For more information or to schedule your next test drive, give us a call or stop by today!

 

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¹EPA-estimated 94 combined MPGe for 2021 RAV4 Prime. MPGe is the EPA-equivalent of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric operation. EPA-estimated 40 city/36 highway/38 combined mpg. Use for comparison purposes only. Your MPGe/MPG will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.