When you go out onto the road, it’s obvious that SUVs have become very popular in the United States. Americans like to drive bigger vehicle and that has shown in the increase of SUV sales over the years. Seeing all of these SUVs may have convinced you to get one for yourself. However, you may also care about being eco-friendly. That is where the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime comes into play. This plug-in hybrid SUV is a great way to combine the features of an SUV while still producing less emissions.
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is available in two trim levels: Prime SE and Prime XSE. Both trims will provide you with top level hybrid performance and a long list of standard and available features. While they do share many features, some features are only available on the Prime XSE trim. If you’re interested in the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, check out our available inventory near Richmond, VA. Otherwise, keep reading to learn more about the features and specs of this plug-in hybrid SUV.
Under the hood of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is a 2.5-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine. This engine comes with several modes including Sport, ECO, Normal, EV, HV, Auto EV/HV, Charge, and Trail drive. This engine delivers up to 177 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque. There is also an electric motor that produces 179 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque in the front, and 53 horsepower and 89 lb-ft of torque in the rear. The combined net horsepower of the engine and electric motor is 302 hp. Also paired with this engine and electric motor is a lithium-ion battery that has a voltage of 355.2 volts.
If you’re looking to get behind the wheel of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, schedule a test drive at Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg today. However, if you don’t feel comfortable visiting the dealership, feel free to take advantage of our SheehyDirect program.
