Auto loans: grey 2021 Toyota RAV4 LE in Patsy

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 LE: before you buy

No 2021 Toyota RAV4 LE is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. For anyone shopping for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 LE, here are the facts that matter.

Recalls and complaints

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

What the figures tell you

The powertrain here is the 2.5L 4-cylinder with all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.

The EPA rates it at 7.9 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 24 litres. That works out to about $12.25 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles.

Inside and out

The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.

Best uses

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.

Try before you buy

Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the RAV4 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

The cost of driving it

The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Choosing the right one

If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Compare the LE with the other trims of the same year before you decide.

A note on Patsy

We have no location in Patsy; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 1,196 km away. If you need it in Patsy itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

Questions first?

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.