7.9
2021 Toyota RAV4 GX review
The entry-level Toyota RAV4 GX petrol is a fundamentally sound family SUV, but the hybrid drivetrain is without doubt the better option.
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Mike Costello
2020 Toyota RAV4 GX (2WD) HYBRID vs 2020 Toyota RAV4 GXL (AWD) HYBRID Comparison
Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4
2020 Toyota RAV4
GX (2WD) HYBRID
vs
2020 Toyota RAV4
GXL (AWD) HYBRID
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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Based on the Toyota RAV4 GX (2WD)
Based on the Toyota RAV4 GX (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
259 km
55L
264 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-made, spacious, practical interior
- Comfortable ride, with reassuring handling
- Has the full complement of safety features
Misses
- Efficient yes, but petrol drivetrain lacks urgency
- There are cheaper alternatives at base level
- Some noticeable tyre and road noise at times
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-made, spacious, practical interior
- Comfortable ride, with reassuring handling
- Has the full complement of safety features
Misses
- Efficient yes, but petrol drivetrain lacks urgency
- There are cheaper alternatives at base level
- Some noticeable tyre and road noise at times
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Mica Paint (+$600)
- Metallic Paint (+$600)
- Spare Wheel - Full Size Alloy Wheel (+$300)
- Crystal Effect Paint (+$600)
- Mica Paint (+$600)
- Metallic Paint (+$600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW | 131kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 221Nm | 221Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 14 | |
