Car financing: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE in Java

Car financing: the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE for sale by us right now. 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 Prime XSE, here are the facts that matter.

Recalls and complaints

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

Under the hood

Under the hood: the 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid and all-wheel drive. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.

For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 18 litres, from its 5.9 L/100 km rating. 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.

What to expect from the RAV4

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

Is it right for your trip?

Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.

Drive it on your own roads

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. 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.

What it costs to run

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $9.15 in fuel. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. The EPA estimates US$1,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Choosing the right one

Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

Java and the RAV4

CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 3,178 km from Java, and does not deliver there. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java.

Talk to a person

A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.