Auto loans: beige 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE in Java

Thinking of buying the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE?

No 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE, see the figures and the checks worth doing.

Before you sign for the RAV4

Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 409 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

Under the hood

The engine is the 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, with all-wheel drive and an automatic (CVT). As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.

Its combined rating is 5.9 L/100 km, which means roughly 18 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $9.15, and a 300 km weekend about $27.45. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$1,700 a year for 15,000 miles.

Inside and out

It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.

Is it right for your trip?

It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.

Try before you buy

If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A test week in the RAV4 tells you more than any review.

Running costs

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $91.50 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$1,700 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.

Narrowing it down

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Compare the Prime SE with the other trims of the same year before you decide.

Renting for Java

We have no location in Java; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 1,639 km away. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Over to you

Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.