Toyota RAV4 Gains New Hybrid XLE Premium Trim For 2021

The Toyota RAV4 lineup is expanding for 2021 as the company has announced a new RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium.

Designed to slot between the XLE and XSE trims, the XLE Premium starts at $32,500 and comes nicely equipped with LED headlights, a moonroof and a power liftgate. The crossover also has a passive entry system and 18-inch alloy wheels with a “super chrome” finish.

Moving into the cabin, drivers will find a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, a dual-zone automatic climate control system and SofTex upholstery. Other highlights include an eight-way power driver’s seat, a push-button ignition and a 4.2-inch multi-information display in the instrument cluster. The model also has a 7-inch infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa compatibility.

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Elsewhere in the lineup, the RAV4 TRD Off-Road gains a new stainless steel front skid plate. That’s a welcome addition as the model is billed as a trail-ready crossover that features 8.6 inches (218 mm) of ground clearance, a revised suspension and 18-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires.

The trims join the RAV4 Prime which is new for 2021 and is the most powerful RAV4 ever created. It features a plug-in hybrid powertrain that consists of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a lithium-ion battery and a rear-mounted electric motor. This setup enables the all-wheel drive crossover to have a combined output of 302 hp (225 kW / 306 PS). The model can travel 42 miles (68 km) on electricity alone and accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in approximately 5.7 seconds.

The 2021 RAV4 starts at $26,050 – excluding a $1,175 delivery, processing and handling fee – and is currently arriving at dealerships.