RAV4 Takes Two Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards

April 15th, 2021 by

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime have both received a 2021 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award. The RAV4 won the award for the compact SUV category, while the RAV4 Prime took the prize for the plug-in vehicle category. We at McGrath Elmhurst Toyota appreciate the quality engineering that goes into every Toyota vehicle, and we’re proud to offer RAV4 models at our dealership.

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The RAV4 has led the compact crossover SUV market since it was first introduced in the United States 22 years ago. That trend continued with the launch of the all-new, fifth-generation RAV4 in 2019. Toyota’s bold leadership is once again making waves with the debut of the 2021 RAV4, featuring:

  • Standard multi-terrain select on all-wheel-drive gas models
  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Standard Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa compatibility
  • Available camera-based digital rearview mirror
  • Available pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, dynamic radar cruise control and lane departure alert
  • Available front and rear parking assist with automated braking
  • EPA-estimated 28 mpg city/35 mpg highway

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime
The 2021 RAV4 Prime hybrid is the RAV4 line’s first-ever plug-in model. It is also the most powerful and quickest RAV4 ever produced. The hybrid engine system generates 302 horsepower and can sprint from 0-60 mph in just 5.7 seconds. This groundbreaking model features standard electronic on-demand all-wheel drive and can travel an EPA-estimated 42 miles on battery alone on a single charge, giving it the highest EV range of all PHEV SUVs on the market.

The 2021 RAV4 starts at $26,250 and is available in several trim levels, including the LE, the TRD Off-Road and the new XLE Premium. The 2021 RAV4 Prime starts at $38,250 and is available in the sporty SE and XSE trims.

The Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards provide a service to consumers by identifying the best available new car models each year. The winners are chosen based on expert vehicle evaluation, vehicle testing, and an analysis of a wide range of vehicle-related data.

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