2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited for sale in Java

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited: before you buy

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

Recalls and complaints

NHTSA has 409 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, unknown or other and electrical system. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.

Specs, explained

The powertrain to know here is the 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, with all-wheel drive. As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.

The EPA rates it at 5.9 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 18 litres. In money, 1,000 km costs about $91.50 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$1,700 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Living with the RAV4

As a compact SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.

Who rents the RAV4

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.

Try before you buy

Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If the RAV4 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

Running costs

The EPA estimates US$1,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $9.15 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $91.50 at our price setting.

Year and trim

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

Renting for Java

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java. Java is about 1,639 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Your move

Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.