Three reasons to buy a 2021 Toyota RAV4 instead of a 2021 Nissan Rogue

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is not only the most popular compact sport utility vehicle in its class, it is also the best-selling vehicle in Canada outside of the pickup segment. It is therefore the best-selling SUV in the country and there are several reasons for this success.

For starters, the Toyota RAV4 has exemplary reliability. It also has the most powerful production engine in the class. Also, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 also boasts phenomenal resale value and exceptional interior quality. This is what sets it apart from the newly redesigned 2021 Nissan Rogue and all of its other rivals.

Here are three reasons to buy a 2021 Toyota RAV4 instead of a 2021 Nissan Rogue.

A more powerful engine

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 features a powerful 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. This engine is the most powerful stock engine in the compact SUV segment and is well ahead of the base engine of the 2021 Nissan Rogue, which offers 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque.

In addition, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 is also entitled to two electrified engines, a hybrid that makes 219 horsepower and a plug-in hybrid that delivers 302 horsepower. These two engines offer more power than the Rogue's powertrain in addition to consuming an average of less than 6.0 liters per 100 kilometers!

Better resale value

The Toyota RAV4 has the best resale value of any compact SUV. It is not uncommon that after 2 or 3 years of leasing, your RAV4 can be traded in without you having to spend any money. Also, after 3 or 4 years, you will probably be able to get what you owe on your loan if you want to replace your RAV4.

In other words, it is very rare that you owe more than what your RAV4 is worth.  The Nissan Rogue, on the other hand, has one of the worst resale values ​​in the segment, and it will be a long time before our Rogue can be worth more than we owe on our loan.

Better workmanship and better quality

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 offers an exemplary finish inside and quality is everywhere. There's a lot to love about the new RAV4, but the level of luxury and sophistication on board is definitely at the top of the list.