2021 Buick Encore vs 2021 Toyota RAV4

2021 Buick Encore
2021 Buick Encore
$23,200MSRP
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2021 Toyota RAV4
2021 Toyota RAV4
$26,350MSRP
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2021 Buick Encore
$23,200MSRP
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2021 Toyota RAV4
$26,350MSRP
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MSRP

$23,200

MSRP

$26,350

Average price

$22,671

Average price

$32,486

Listings

23

Listings

359

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User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

2021 Buick Encore Reviews Summary

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.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.4L 155 hp I4

Engine

2.5L 203 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

155 hp @ 5600 rpm

Horsepower

MPG City

25

MPG City

28

MPG Highway

30

MPG Highway

35
2021 Buick Encore
2021 Buick Encore
$23,200MSRP
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2021 Toyota RAV4
2021 Toyota RAV4
$26,350MSRP
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2021 Buick Encore
$23,200MSRP
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2021 Toyota RAV4
$26,350MSRP
Overview
Overview
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Overview

MSRP
$23,200
$26,350
Average price
$22,671
$32,486
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.8
4.6
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
1.4L 155 hp I4
2.5L 203 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
155 hp @ 5600 rpm
MPG City
25
28
MPG Highway
30
35
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