If you want the simplest answer, here it is. I would buy the Hyundai Kona if you want the lowest price and an easy-to-park SUV for city life. I would buy the Toyota RAV4 if you want more cargo space and the option of a high-MPG hybrid. One quick reality check. The Kona is a … Read more
If you ask me to pick for most people, I pick the Toyota RAV4. It starts around $31,900, and it gives you up to 37.8 cu ft of cargo space behind the rear seats. It also targets up to 47 city and 40 highway mpg on the most efficient versions. I pick the Volvo XC60 … Read more
If you need 3 real rows and sliding doors, I would buy the Sienna. If you do not, I would buy the RAV4. This is not a normal “two SUVs” comparison. The RAV4 is a 2-row compact SUV with 5 seats. The Sienna is a minivan with 7 or 8 seats, depending on trim, and … Read more
If you want the lowest running costs and the easiest long-term ownership, I’d buy the RAV4. The 2026 RAV4 lineup is hybrid-only, and it starts around $31,900 MSRP for the Hybrid FWD model. If you want a more premium feel and stronger acceleration, I’d buy the RDX. It starts at $45,100 MSRP, makes 272 hp, … Read more
If you are choosing between the Pilot and the RAV4, I treat it as a size-class decision first. The Pilot is a 3-row midsize SUV built for 7–8 people and bigger road-trip loads. The RAV4 is a 2-row compact SUV built for 5 people and lower fuel use. My simple rule: if you need a … Read more