2021 Toyota Rav4 Prime

The 2021 Toyota Rav4 Prime comes in two head-turning trims, the Prime SE and the Prime XSE. The Prime SE rides on 18-inch black-painted machined sport alloy wheels. The Prime XSE bumps it up a notch, with 19-inch black-painted machined sport alloy wheels. Some highlights on both trims are LED projector headlights with chrome bezels, automatic high beams, and LED daytime running lights. They also feature an eye-catching black diamond-patterned front grille and dual chrome-tipped exhaust. A power tilt/slide moonroof with one-touch open/close is standard on the XSE and optional on the SE.

Both the Rav4 Prime models are SUV Hybrids with electric, gas, and combined modes. A 2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder engine powers the Rav4 Prime SE and XSE. This engine offers sport, eco, normal, EV, HV, auto EV/HV, charge, and trail driving modes for a combined net horsepower of 302. The electric motor delivers a power output of 179/53 horsepower and 199/89 pound-feet of torque.

The Toyota Rav4 Prime SE and XSE have a D-4S Dual Injection (direct-injection and port injection) and an EFI with an electronic throttle control system with intelligence (ETCS-i). Both trims offer electronic on-demand all-wheel drive (AWD), providing superior traction for all-weather driving. Performance is zippy and nimble, going from zero to 60 miles per hour in only 5.4 seconds. The Rav4 Prime offers excellent fuel efficiency to keep you on the road longer.

When you step inside the cabin, you'll find that the Rav4 Prime interior has been designed with attention to detail. The driver-centric cockpit features paddle shifters, a leather-covered steering wheel, and a shift knob. Other features include a 9-inch touch screen, JBL sound system, and Head-Up Display. The seating combines comfort and style with Black SofTex-trimmed seats and sporty red contrast stitching. Heated front seats are standard, providing customized comfort levels for both driver and front-seat passenger. Staying connected is a breeze with Bluetooth pairing. The multimedia system offers an array of integrated connections, including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, and SiriusXM.

The 2021 Toyota Rav4 Prime puts safety front and center. Starting with excellent visibility from large, low-mounted windows, and continuing with a digital rearview mirror, with a camera mounted high up on the rear window for enhanced field of vision, making sure you can see more of what's behind you. Both trims include Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, which is packed with a wide array of safety equipment, including lane departure alert, dynamic radar cruise control, road sign assist, and pedestrian detection. The XSE trim adds front and rear parking assist, and cross-traffic alerts.