For downsizers
Best: Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota Yaris Cross
It’s a slightly alarming fact to know that the Toyota Yaris Cross actually occupies the same amount of road space as the original three-door 1992 Toyota RAV4, a car that nowadays sits two full class sizes above the Yaris Cross. Which shows you how much cars have packed on the pounds in that time. Still, that’s not the Yaris Cross’ fault, and it’s actually a charming little (relatively) car, with far more usable space in the back seats and boot than the too-small Yaris hatchback. It also looks pleasingly anthropomorphic on the outside (kind of like a friendly Pokémon in metallic paint) and it’s sparky to drive. Hugely economical too — 4.5-litres per 100km seems easy, especially around town.
Also try: Dacia Duster
New Dacia Duster
The Duster looks like a bigger car than it is, what with that crenellated bonnet and upright, boxy body.
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