Auto loans: orange 2021 Toyota RAV4 Trail in Java

Auto loans: the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Trail

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Toyota RAV4 Trail for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Trail, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

Recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. 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.

What the figures tell you

Power: the 2.5L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

Combined fuel use is 7.8 L/100 km: about 23 litres for 300 km. Every 100 km costs about $12.09 in fuel at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Living with the RAV4

Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.

Good uses for the RAV4

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people.

Rent it for a week first

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. If the RAV4 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.

Running costs

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.09 in fuel.

Picking a year and a trim

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

A note on Java

CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 1,639 km from Java, and does not deliver there. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Talk to a person

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