Green 2021 Toyota RAV4 Limited for sale in Patsy

Thinking of buying the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Limited?

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Limited; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. For anyone shopping for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Limited, here are the facts that matter.

Before you sign for the RAV4

Owners filed 409 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

Specs, explained

The engine is the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 23 litres, from its 7.8 L/100 km rating. In money, 1,000 km costs about $120.90 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Practical details

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

A good match for

It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

Try before you buy

If the RAV4 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

Running costs

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.09 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $120.90 at our price setting.

Which one to look for

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

A note on Patsy

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Patsy. Patsy is about 1,196 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Your move

Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.