2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid XSE specs
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE is the top trim, with one listed AWD build starting at $41,675 and a 2.5L gas/electric engine rated at 302 hp. It costs $3,325 more than the SE and moves from 18-inch to 19-inch wheels, while adding a sunroof and Audio Plus. The XSE is rated at 38 mpg combined.
Key Specifications
- Horsepower
- 302 hp
- Torque
- 165 lb-ft
- Electric range
- 42 mi
- Combined MPG
- 38 mpg
- Max towing
- 2,500 lb
- Seating
- 5
- Cargo volume (seats up)
- 33.4 cu ft
- Curb weight
- 4,300 lb
2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid XSE Specifications & Features
Specifications of the XSE (Natl) build.
2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid XSE options, packages & colors
Factory pricing for XSE (Natl). Dealer-installed accessories are priced by the dealer.
Packages (2)
- Weather PackageCY$375
- Premium PackagePM$3,765
Exterior colors (5)
- Silver Sky Metallic w/Midnight Black Roof2QYIncluded
- Magnetic Gray Metallic w/Midnight Black Roof2QZIncluded
- Blue Print w/Midnight Black Roof2RAIncluded
- Blizzard Pearl w/Midnight Black Roof2QJIncluded
- Supersonic Red/Midnight Black Metallic2SCIncluded
Interior (2)
- Black, SofTex Seat Trim (EC)EC20Included
- Black, SofTex Seat Trim (EA)EA20Included
Options (3)
- Special ColorPC$425
- Radio: Premium Audio w/NavigationEN$1,620
- Heated Rear Outboard SeatsHT$440
Dealer-installed accessories (17)
- Protection Package (TMS)Q2$543
- All Weather Liner Package (TMS)2T$269
- Carpet Mat Package (TMS)CF$269
- Wheel Lock (TMS)WL$65
- Rear Bumper Applique (TMS)EF$69
- Body Side Molding (TMS)BM$209
- Mudguard (TMS)MF$129
- Running Board (TMS)RB$549
- Blackout Emblem Overlays (TMS)3J$175
- Paint Protection Film (TMS)3P$395
- Door Edge Guard (TMS)D5$140
- Door Sill Protector (TMS)D9$199
- Roof Rack Cross Bars (TMS)3T$315
- Spider Cargo Net (TMS)GN$59
- Universal Tablet Holder (TMS)U7$99
- Preferred Owners Portfolio (TMS)DKIncluded
- First Aid Kit (TMS)3Z$25
2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid XSE standard equipment
Included on every XSE (Natl) as delivered.
Entertainment (7)
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System and External Memory Control
- Radio: Audio Plus -inc: 9" touch screen, 6 speakers, USB media port, 4 USB charge ports, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay/Amazon Alexa compatibility and SiriusXM w/3-month All Access trial
- 6 Speakers
- Streaming Audio
- Integrated Roof Antenna
- Wireless Phone Connectivity
- 3 LCD Monitors In The Front
Exterior (23)
- Wheels: 19" Alloy -inc: painted and machined finish
- Tires: 235/55R19 AS
- Steel Spare Wheel
- Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
- Black Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
- Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
- Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
- Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
- Body-Colored Door Handles
- Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
- Lip Spoiler
- Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
- Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
- Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
- Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- LED Brakelights
- Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
- Laminated Glass
Interior (57)
- 8-Way Driver Seat
- 4-Way Passenger Seat
- 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
- Wi-Fi Connect with up to 2GB within 3-month trial Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
- Heated Front Sport Seats -inc: 8-way power driver and manual sliding passenger seats w/driver power lumbar adjustment and passenger seatback pocket
- Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
- Front Cupholder
- Rear Cupholder
- Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
- Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
- HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
- Glove Box
- Driver Foot Rest
- Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
- Leatherette Door Trim Insert
- SofTex Seat Trim (EC) -inc: fabric seat inserts
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Front Map Lights
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Full Carpet Floor Covering
- Carpet Floor Trim
- Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
- Cargo Area Concealed Storage
- Roll-Up Cargo Cover
- Cargo Space Lights
- FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access
- Safety Connect with 1-year trial Tracker System
- Smart Device Integration
- Instrument Panel Bin, Driver And Passenger Door Bins
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Driver Information Center
- Trip Computer
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Digital/Analog Appearance
- Redundant Digital Speedometer
- Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
- Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- Immobilizer
- Perimeter Alarm
- 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Air Filtration
Mechanical (23)
- Engine: 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC
- Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
- Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler
- Transmission: CVT (Continuously Variable) -inc: paddle shifters
- Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel
- Axle Ratio: TBD
- 550CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- Hybrid Electric Motor
- Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
- 1230# Maximum Payload
- GVWR: 5,530 lbs
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Sport Tuned Suspension
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 14.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
- Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
- Permanent Locking Hubs
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential
- Lithium Ion (li-Ion) Traction Battery w/3.3 kW Onboard Charger, 12 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 4.5 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V and 18.1 kWh Capacity
Safety-Exterior (1)
- Side Impact Beams
Safety-Interior (16)
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Safety Connect with 1-year trial Emergency Sos Capability
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) Blind Spot
- Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 2.0
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Lane Departure Alert (LDA) w/Steering Assist Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Departure Alert (LDA) w/Steering Assist Lane Departure Warning
- Collision Mitigation-Front
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Driver Knee Airbag and Passenger Cushion Front Airbag
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Back-Up Camera
Safety-Mechanical (3)
- Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid recalls (5)
NHTSA campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid, all trims.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONDec 19, 2023 NHTSA 23V865000 · 999,901 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTERJul 11, 2023 NHTSA 23V478000 · 43,442 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.
Risk: A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)Feb 1, 2023 NHTSA 23V041000 · 16,679 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During certain cold weather driving conditions, while driving in EV Mode, the hybrid vehicle control engine control unit (HEV ECU) software may cause the hybrid system to shut down if the accelerator is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle, resulting in a stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HEV ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA01.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREApr 12, 2022 NHTSA 22V239000 · 458,110 vehicles
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSNov 11, 2020 NHTSA 20V698000 · 413 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles. The headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing the visibility of an oncoming driver or the vehicle operator, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will close the aiming caps on the headlights, free of charge. The recall began January 6, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA15.
Other 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid trims
Specifications, pricing and equipment from manufacturer data as published for the US market; recalls and crash ratings from NHTSA. Figures are as published at launch and may differ from a specific vehicle.