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Toyota Yaris Cross vs Mini Countryman

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Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota Yaris Cross

$26,989 - $49,990

2023 price

Mini Countryman
Mini Countryman

2025 price

Summary

2023 Toyota Yaris Cross
2025 Mini Countryman
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 3, 1.5L

Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol/Electric

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Fuel Efficiency
3.8L/100km (combined)

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Seating
5

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

  • High urban fuel consumption
  • Visibility restricted while driving
  • No shifting paddles
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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2025 Mini Countryman Summary

The Countryman is Mini’s SUV and the new-generation model has grown in size making it the biggest Mini ever made. But even then it’s still a small SUV.

We’ve tested the Countryman S All4 in the Favoured grade to find out if it could be the ideal urban little SUV.

In this review we rate the Countryman S All4 Favoured for what it’s like to drive and how fuel efficient it is, how practical and spacious the cabin is for people and their stuff, check out the safety equipment, list its features and weigh up the value-for-money.

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