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Toyota Yaris Cross vs Jeep Compass

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Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota Yaris Cross

$26,989 - $49,990

2023 price

Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass

$19,999 - $54,990

2022 price

Summary

2023 Toyota Yaris Cross
2022 Jeep Compass
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 3, 1.5L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
3.8L/100km (combined)

6.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Firm ride
  • Could use more power
  • Flimsy mesh luggage compartment cover

  • Overall drive experience
  • Badly executed driver assist systems
  • Poor value for money
2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Summary

The Yaris Cross is a good example of great timing.

Jacking up a small/supermini-sized wagon is hardly original, as the 2000s Peugeot 207 Outdoor proved. It bombed locally, and there were others too, probably, that never even reached our ears, let alone our shores. The point is, this seemed like a niche too far.

Not to Toyota, though. Sure, its Yaris has long included tallish wagon offshoots elsewhere, with names like Verso and Ractis. But it took a redesign that included a Subaru Outback-esque makeover, the telling 'Cross' badge and hybrid with available all-wheel drive (AWD) options to get buyers interested.

As wait times stretch to a year and beyond, now there's a "thrilling" (according to the press release) GR (for Gazoo Racing) Sport Hybrid addition, for those who seek their compact crossovers in racy eco tracksuit couture.

Can the Yaris Cross pull it off? Let's find out.

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2022 Jeep Compass Summary

The Jeep Compass is something of a unicorn among the long list of small SUVs sold in Australia. It is now the only model in either the light or small-SUV category that is available with a diesel engine.

That diesel is found under the bonnet of just one variant – the rugged Trailhawk which is also the flagship of the range.

Aside from Suzuki’s adorable Jimny light SUV, the Compass Trailhawk is the only small SUV with some off-road ability.

After going on sale in Australia in late 2017, the second-generation Compass was overhauled as part of a mid-life update in 2021. Aside from subtle styling tweaks, the biggest change was a new multimedia system.

Has Jeep done enough to lift the Compass from an also-ran to a model that buyers should consider, or was the update too little, too late?

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