2021 Toyota RAV4

Despite suffering from several drawbacks, including lackluster acceleration responses, unengaging drive dynamics, and a sparsely outfitted entry-spec model, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 remains one of the best-selling crossovers in the USA, and for a good reason. It's the ideal 5-door city car for the discerning individual that needs a dependable, practical, and safe everyday runabout. Though a tad underpowered, it's still a pleasant vehicle to drive thanks to its easy-going and comfort-oriented nature on the road. It performs competently around urban settings and is fairly fuel-efficient, too. Its cabin is spacious, comfortable, and well-built, and there's plenty of cargo room behind the second row for storing everyone's things. After in-depth review of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 by both the NHTSA and the IIHS, it earned itself a leading safety rating within the classification - the fifth-generation RAV4 even boasts several Top Safety Pick awards. The Off-Road purposed variants also impress and are capable of towing decent loads. Ultimately, the RAV4 surpasses its competitors in numerous areas, which is why it remains the USA's most popular compact SUV.

If you're in the market for a proficient off-roader, we wouldn't recommend the RAV4 SUV, despite its TRD Off-Road model. The RAV4 is better suited to regular city driving, and the TRD Off-Road is relatively pricey, anyway. We recommend going for the Adventure, instead, which comes standard with brawny design elements and a multi-terrain select AWD system. This means it still benefits from the all-terrain driving benefits and the increased towing capacity. It also comes with the larger seven-inch driver-information display, which provides the driver with much-needed feedback during sticky situations, and the larger eight-inch infotainment touchscreen, which just looks more modern and fitting in the contemporary cabin. With its +/- $33,500 starting price, this 2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV trim offers plenty of bang for the buck.