What is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Towing Capacity?

September 29th, 2021 by
2021 Toyota RAV4 in the woods

Thomasville shoppers who love both long weekend getaways and compact SUVs will fall head over heels in love with the2021 Toyota RAV4! The Toyota RAV4 standard towing capacity reaches up to 3,500 pounds when properly outfitted, so you can haul your fishing boat or modest camper with ease.

Further ahead on the lineup is the Adventure trim, which offers up to 3,500 pounds of towing power with a payload capacity of up to 1,090 pounds.

However, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE only offers a towing capacity of 1,700 pounds and a payload capacity of up to 1,210 pounds. Nonetheless, what this Toyota trim level lacks in towing power, it more than makes up for in fuel economy.

Find out more about the Toyota RAV4 towing capacity, performance power, and hybrid trailering capabilities with Peter Boulware Toyota below!

Toyota RAV4 Engine Specs

To reach a Toyota RAV4 towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, the model relies on a powerful and efficient engine. The standard engine on this Toyota SUV is a 2.5L dynamic force four-cylinder engine with DOHC 16-valve with d-4s dual injection and dual variable valve timing with intelligence (vvt-i) that delivers 203 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque.

Toyota RAV4 Performance Features

The RAV4 has a standard front-wheel-drive system, however, all-wheel drive is available. Higher trim levels have dynamic torque vectoring all-wheel drive (TV-AWD) with rear driveline disconnect. All trim levels offer Sport, ECO, and Normal drive modes, so you can choose which is best for the roads around Crawfordville. Other performance features include:

  • Direct Shift Eight-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission
  • Ventilated 11.1-inch Rear Disc Brakes with Star Safety System™
  • Power-Assisted Ventilated 12.0-Inch Front Disc Brakes
  • Trailing Wishbone-Style Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension with Stabilizer Bar
  • 8.4 – 8.5 Inches of Ground Clearance
  • Mud and Sand, Rock and Dirt, and Snow Modes on Higher Trims
  • Active Cornering Assist

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Performance and Engine Specs

The 2021 RAV4 Hybrid runs on a 2.5L Dynamic Force four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve with VVT-i engine that’s synced with a Direct Shift eight-speed Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT). The new RAV4 Hybrid boasts a combined 219 net system hp, with an EPA estimated 41 mpg / 38 mpg (city/highway).

Experience the 2021 Toyota RAV4’s Towing Capacity in Tallahassee Today!

Intrigued by the power and possibilities offered by the Toyota RAV4 towing capacity? Explore the full capabilities of the RAV4 when you visit us here at Peter Boulware Toyota in Tallahassee! Get in touch with us online to schedule a test drive, or explore financing options if you’re certain that the 2021 Toyota RAV4 is the SUV for you.

 

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