Most Powerful RAV4 ever for Toyota: Will it come to Australia

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The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime will break ground as the most powerful and quickest RAV4 ever, hitting dealerships this summer with a starting MSRP of $38,100. The RAV4’s first-ever plug-in model has up to 302 horsepower with an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.7 seconds, which makes it the quickest four-door model in the Toyota lineup. But, it doesn’t end there. The RAV4 Prime also has up to a manufacturer-estimated 42 miles on battery alone on a single charge, making it the highest EV range of any PHEV SUV on the market. The RAV4 Prime also has up to a manufacturer-estimated 94 combined MPGe. Even more, what sets RAV4 Prime apart is the standard Electronic On-Demand AWD.

First revealed at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2021 RAV4 Prime will be available in SE and XSE grades, both emphasizing athletic on-road performance and premium comfort and style.

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ABOVE: US RAV4 Prime and Australian RAV4 models

SE Grade

The SE flaunts its sporty attitude with 18-in. painted and machined alloy wheels and an exclusive front grille design with a front lower spoiler. Piano black exterior accents and a painted grille/diffuser complete the premium look. The SE’s equipment is quite comprehensive, with standard:

• Heated front seats
• 8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment
• 7-in. Multi-Information Display
• Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob with red stitching
• Power Back Door
• Audio with 8-in. touchscreen and Amazon Alexa integration, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility
• 3 kW on-board charger

The available Weather & Moonroof Package (+$1,665 upgrade) is chock-full with upgrades like a heated steering wheel, heated rear outboard seats and rain-sensing windshield wipers with de-icer function, for added convenience.

XSE Grade

As on the current Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, the Prime version (starting MSRP of $41,425) of this grade stands apart with an available two-tone exterior paint scheme pairing a black roof with select colors, including the striking new-to-RAV4 Supersonic Red. Other standard features include:

• Exclusive 19-in. two-tone alloy wheels, the largest ever offered on a hybrid RAV4
• Vertical LED accent lights
• Paddle shifters
• Moonroof
• SofTex®-trimmed seat surfaces
• Qi-wireless phone charger
• Ambient interior lighting
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink universal transceiver
• Audio Plus with 9-in. touchscreen

The standard Audio Plus system comes with a 9-in. touch-screen, the largest ever offered on a Toyota RAV4. There is also an available Premium Audio multimedia system that includes Dynamic Navigation (3-year trial included) and JBL speaker system.

Available options for the XSE grade include

• Weather Package (+$815)
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Heated Rear Outboard Seats
  • Rain Sensing Wipers w/Wiper De-Icer

• Weather and Audio Package (+$2,435)
  • Weather package plus:
    • JBL Premium Audio
    • Dynamic Navigation with 3 year trial
    • Destination Assist with 1 year trial

• Weather with Audio and Premium Package (+$5,760)
  • Weather and Audio package plus:
    • AC (6.6kW) Enhanced Charger
    • Digital Rearview Mirror
    • 120V/1500W AC power outlet in cargo area
    • Panoramic Moonroof
    • Kick-Type Power Back Door
    • SofTex®-trimmed seats with sporty red accents and stitching
    • Bird’s Eye View Camera
    • 4-way power adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
    • Smart Key System on all doors
    • Perforated Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
    • Parking Assist with Automatic Braking
    • Adaptive Front Headlight System
    • Head-Up Display

Safety All ToyotaRAV4 models come equipped with standard Toyota Safety Sense (TSS 2.0), which groups a long roster of active-safety technologies and capabilities:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
• Automatic High Beam (AHB)
• Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
• Road Sign Assist (RSA)

The XSE Premium Package adds Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RCTB) and Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking (PA w/AB).

Priced Just Right (USA Prices)

Prices are manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) excluding the delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $1,120. The DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary. RAV4 Prime customers also may qualify for an $7,500 federal tax credit. Individual states have additional incentives that can be either be applied at time of purchase or via a rebate program, depending on the state. Individual state incentive information can be found at https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/state.