Renault Koleos vs Toyota Yaris Cross
What's the difference?

Renault Koleos

$16,990 - $28,990

2022 price

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Toyota Yaris Cross

$31,790 - $41,280

2026 price

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BYD Atto 2

BYD Atto 3

BYD Sealion 5

Chery Tiggo 8 PRO MAX

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Summary

2022 Renault Koleos

2026 Toyota Yaris Cross

By Tim Nicholson

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.5L

Inline 3, 1.5L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

8.1L/100km (combined)

3.8L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Decent value
Visually appealing
Spacious, comfortable cabin

Cute exterior packaging
Park it anywhere
Hybrid boost hides low outputs

Dislikes

Average ride quality
Dated multimedia and in-car tech
Lacks engagement as a driver’s car

Cabin is ageing
Missing some features for price point
Model-year upgrades are too modest

2022 Renault Koleos Summary

There’s no shortage of models to choose from if you’re after a family-friendly medium SUV. The problem is, it might take a while to get your hands on one, with lengthy wait times for some of the best sellers due to current delays caused by a global parts shortage and supply chain dramas.

But there are a handful of models with healthy stock in dealerships right now and available for immediate delivery. One of them is the Renault Koleos.

It's coming to the end of its life cycle and lacks the shine of some of its fresher rivals, but it’s a lot of car for the money.

We spent a week with the limited edition Koleos Black Edition to see if it is worth a trip to your Renault dealer, or if you should sit tight and wait for one of its newer rivals.

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2026 Toyota Yaris Cross Summary

Toyota’s smallest SUV has picked up a few subtle styling and tech tweaks as part of a minor model year update.

It goes up against familiar names like the Nissan Juke and Kia Stonic in the light SUV segment, as well as hybrid rivals like the newer Suzuki Fronx and Chery Tiggo 4.

But does the Toyota still have enough appeal this late in its life cycle?

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Deep dive comparison

2022 Renault Koleos 2026 Toyota Yaris Cross

Verdict

To be fair to Renault, when the second-generation Koleos launched in 2016, it was a competitive offering. The problem is, a bunch of medium SUV rivals have been replaced in that time and some of them - Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson, to name a few - are high-quality offerings with an engaging drive and the latest tech and in-car features.

Unfortunately, that leaves the Koleos towards the rear of the medium SUV pack.

It offers solid value-for-money, handles reasonably well and is still one the best-looking SUVs on the road. But beyond that, the Koleos can’t keep pace with those top-notch rivals.

Verdict

The Toyota Yaris Cross Urban is a city-savvy SUV that’s easy to park, nimble in traffic, and relatively fun to drive. It’s cute as a button on the outside, but the cabin doesn’t quite match the price, and some of the tech feels a little behind the times compared to rivals. The hybrid powertrain definitely earns it points but is it worth the jump in price over its rivals? A hesitant yes, because who doesn't like efficiency? But it needs a cabin upgrade to stay truly competitive in our market.

Renault Koleos vs Toyota Yaris Cross What's the difference?

Summary

Deep dive comparison

Verdict

Verdict

Renault Koleos vs Toyota Yaris Cross
What's the difference?