Auto loans: blue 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE in Farmbrook

Auto loans: the 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

A buyer's checks

There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. NHTSA has 409 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, unknown or other and electrical system. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

The numbers in plain words

Under the hood: the 2.5L 4-cylinder and 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.

It is rated 7.8 L/100 km combined: about 23 litres every 300 km. That works out to about $12.09 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

When the RAV4 makes sense

Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage. It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people.

Practical details

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

Try before you buy

If the RAV4 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

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. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

The cost of driving it

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.09 in fuel. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Farmbrook and the RAV4

Farmbrook is about 509 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Farmbrook starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

One more step

Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.