2022 Lincoln Aviator vs 2021 Toyota RAV4

2021 Toyota RAV4
2021 Toyota RAV4
$26,350MSRP
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2022 Lincoln Aviator
2022 Lincoln Aviator
$50,870MSRP
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2021 Toyota RAV4
$26,350MSRP
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2022 Lincoln Aviator
$50,870MSRP
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MSRP

$26,350

MSRP

$50,870

Average price

$26,180

Average price

$46,299

Listings

3402

Listings

565

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros
  • Quiet cabin
  • Plenty of cargo space
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Sluggish touchscreen response

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. The only other changes are a new XLE Premium trim level for the RAV4 Hybrid, and a new front stainless steel front skid plate for the gasoline RAV4 TRD Off-Road model.

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

We’ve covered the RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 Prime in separate reviews, so this review will focus on the gasoline RAV4. Our test car was a RAV4 TRD Off-Road, 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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2022 Lincoln Aviator Reviews Summary

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 203 hp I4

Engine

3.0L 400 hp V6

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

7

MPG City

28

MPG City

18

MPG Highway

35

MPG Highway

26
2021 Toyota RAV4
2021 Toyota RAV4
$26,350MSRP
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2022 Lincoln Aviator
2022 Lincoln Aviator
$50,870MSRP
Overview
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OverviewShop Now
2021 Toyota RAV4
$26,350MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Lincoln Aviator
$50,870MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$26,350
$50,870
Average price
$26,180
$46,299
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.6
4.9
Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Quiet cabin
  • Plenty of cargo space
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Sluggish touchscreen response
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. The only other changes are a new XLE Premium trim level for the RAV4 Hybrid, and a new front stainless steel front skid plate for the gasoline RAV4 TRD Off-Road model.

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

We’ve covered the RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 Prime in separate reviews, so this review will focus on the gasoline RAV4. Our test car was a RAV4 TRD Off-Road, 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
3.0L 400 hp V6
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
7
MPG City
28
18
MPG Highway
35
26
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