Car leasing: grey 2021 Toyota RAV4 Trail in Farmbrook

Thinking of buying the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Trail?

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 Toyota RAV4 Trail for sale by us right now. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Here is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Trail for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

A buyer's checks

Owners filed 409 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

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.

By the EPA's combined rating of 7.8 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 23 litres. Expect 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.

Space, size and seats

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

When the RAV4 makes sense

It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

Rent it for a week first

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

Running costs

Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. 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.

Narrowing it down

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. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

Farmbrook and the RAV4

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Farmbrook. Farmbrook is about 509 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to.

Over to you

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