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Toyota Yaris Cross vs Toyota RAV4

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Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota Yaris Cross

$26,989 - $49,990

2023 price

Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4

$39,760 - $58,360

2024 price

Summary

2023 Toyota Yaris Cross
2024 Toyota RAV4
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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

  • Price-tag
  • Lacks real premium punch
  • Prefer AWD to 2WD
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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2024 Toyota RAV4 Summary

The Toyota RAV4 has long been one of the most popular medium SUVs on the Aussie market. In recent years, however, it has faced increasingly intense competition from its rivals.

And as car buyers move towards alternative energy sources and lower emissions, the hybrid realm has swiftly become a hotly contested section of the market.

The all-wheel drive RAV4 has impressed me, but how about the 2WD version? And in top spec to boot?

Read on.

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