2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs 2021 Toyota RAV4

2021 Toyota RAV4
2021 Toyota RAV4
$26,350MSRP
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$37,580MSRP
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2021 Toyota RAV4
$26,350MSRP
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$37,580MSRP
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MSRP

$26,350

MSRP

$37,580

Average price

$32,718

Average price

$46,598

Listings

287

Listings

88
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Reviews Summary

Since its launch in 1997, the Toyota RAV4 has ridden a wave of crossover SUV popularity to become one of Toyota’s bestselling models. Introduced for the 2019 model year, the current-generation RAV4 tries to offer the rugged style of a traditional SUV, but underneath it’s still a car-based crossover pitched against the likes of the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester, and Volkswagen Tiguan.

Because it’s only in its third model year, this fifth-generation RAV4 doesn’t get many updates for 2021. The biggest news is the addition of the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid to the lineup, but that model actually went on sale last year.

Toyota offers compact SUV buyers more choices than most competitors. The Toyota RAV4 LE, XLE, and Limited trim levels are available with hybrid and non-hybrid powertrains. Toyota also offers the gasoline-only Premium package for the XLE grade and the RAV4 Trail grade with available TRD Off-Road package, plus the RAV4 Hybrid XSE. The RAV4 Prime is also available in two trim levels—SE and XSE.

This review will focus on the gasoline RAV4. Our test car was a RAV4 Trail with the TRD Off-Road package, which joined the lineup for the 2020 model year and is the first RAV4 model tuned by Toyota Racing Development, the automaker’s North American performance division.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Reviews Summary

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 203 hp I4

Engine

3.6L 290 hp V6

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

4X2

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

Horsepower

290 hp @ 6400 rpm

MPG City

28

MPG City

19

MPG Highway

35

MPG Highway

26
2021 Toyota RAV4
2021 Toyota RAV4
$26,350MSRP
Overview
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$37,580MSRP
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Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Toyota RAV4
$26,350MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$37,580MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$26,350
$37,580
Average price
$32,718
$46,598
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.6
4.9
Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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Summary

Since its launch in 1997, the Toyota RAV4 has ridden a wave of crossover SUV popularity to become one of Toyota’s bestselling models. Introduced for the 2019 model year, the current-generation RAV4 tries to offer the rugged style of a traditional SUV, but underneath it’s still a car-based crossover pitched against the likes of the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester, and Volkswagen Tiguan.

Because it’s only in its third model year, this fifth-generation RAV4 doesn’t get many updates for 2021. The biggest news is the addition of the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid to the lineup, but that model actually went on sale last year.

Toyota offers compact SUV buyers more choices than most competitors. The Toyota RAV4 LE, XLE, and Limited trim levels are available with hybrid and non-hybrid powertrains. Toyota also offers the gasoline-only Premium package for the XLE grade and the RAV4 Trail grade with available TRD Off-Road package, plus the RAV4 Hybrid XSE. The RAV4 Prime is also available in two trim levels—SE and XSE.

This review will focus on the gasoline RAV4. Our test car was a RAV4 Trail with the TRD Off-Road package, which joined the lineup for the 2020 model year and is the first RAV4 model tuned by Toyota Racing Development, the automaker’s North American performance division.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.5L 203 hp I4
3.6L 290 hp V6
Drive Train
FWD
4X2
Seating Capacity
5
7
Horsepower
290 hp @ 6400 rpm
MPG City
28
19
MPG Highway
35
26
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