Toyota Yaris Cross vs Genesis G70
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Toyota Yaris Cross

$31,790 - $41,280

2026 price

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Genesis G70

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Summary

2026 Toyota Yaris Cross

2024 Genesis G70

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 3, 1.5L

Twin Turbo V6, 3.3L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

3.8L/100km (combined)

10.4L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Cute exterior packaging
Park it anywhere
Hybrid boost hides low outputs

Gorgeous looks
After-purchase program
One highly-specified variant

Dislikes

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

Relatively small cabin space
Not heaps of individual storage
Road and wind noise creeps in

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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2024 Genesis G70 Summary

I’m family testing the updated Genesis G70 this week, which has seen some tweaks to its technology and safety systems.

The G70’s release also sees the line-up trimmed to one highly-specified Sport Luxury grade, available as a four-cylinder Shooting Brake wagon or the V6 sedan on test here.

It competes with other mid-size sedans like the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. So, how does the G70 handle life with a small family of three? Keep reading to find out!

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Toyota Yaris Cross 2024 Genesis G70

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.

Verdict

The updated Genesis G70 3.3T Sport Luxury is beautiful to look at and drive. It features premium features, trims and great power but the cabin is tight on space. Which makes it a little awkward to use, so this will suit a small family best or families where this may not be the primary mover. That said, I love the after-care program and it suited my small family of three, so it gets an 8.0/10 from us.

Toyota Yaris Cross vs Genesis G70 What's the difference?

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Toyota Yaris Cross vs Genesis G70
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