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The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:30 pm
by Mad Manny
The new Corolla Cross vs the RAV4.
Have you seen how similar they are?
In SA the Corolla Cross comes in 1.8 or 1.8 Hybrid, whilst the RAV is either a 2.0 or a 2.5.
But in other countries, like the US, you get them with the same 2.0 motor.
The RAV is a lot more expensive, but check out the dimensions:
Dimensions - Cross vs RAV
Length 4460 vs 4600
Height 1620 vs 1685
Turning 5.20m vs 5.50m (circle)
Wheelbase 2640 vs 2690
Height 1620 vs 1685
Width 1825 vs 1855
They also have similar towing abilities.
The RAV has a much larger load area because of its slightly larger size.
You should see them parked side by side - very similar.
BTW, the Corolla Cross 1.8 is the same motor as the RAV's 2.0, but in the 2.0 it has a slightly longer stroke giving it more power & torque.
The Bore is exactly the same 80.5mm...
Re: The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:41 pm
by KurtG
Sorry please repeat, I fell asleep after reading the thread title
The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:26 pm
by LesseW
The Coralla Cross vs Rav is like comparing a Condor to a Fortuner or a Stallion to a single cab cruiser 4.2…
They are just not the same…
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Re: The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 9:08 pm
by Martin de Jager
The Corolla Cross, is True South African, a stunning vehicle, aiming for my wife's next car.
Re: The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 9:37 pm
by KurtG
Martin de Jager wrote:The Corolla Cross, is True South African, a stunning vehicle, aiming for my wife's next car.
Sad to see that you and the wife have given up on life. My condolences Martin
Re: The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:30 pm
by Mad Manny
We don't get the 2.0 AWD Corolla Cross, but it would basically be a slightly smaller, slightly cheaper RAV4 2.0 GX-R...
Re: The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 7:31 am
by Martin de Jager
Kurt,
Shame you are missing the point, not changing anything on our life style,
The 4x4's will remain , this will be Esther's car.
Re: The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:37 am
by Mad Manny
Kurt, if I drove what you drove I'd shut up about boring vehicles, at least the Cross wont be used to deliver cakes...
Re: The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 4:28 pm
by KurtG
Martin de Jager wrote:Kurt,
Shame you are missing the point, not changing anything on our life style,
The 4x4's will remain , this will be Esther's car.
Nope, you have missed the point
Re: The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 4:28 pm
by KurtG
Mad Manny wrote:Kurt, if I drove what you drove I'd shut up about boring vehicles, at least the Cross wont be used to deliver cakes...
I can have my cake delivered and eat it.
Re: The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:48 am
by Ricof4e
I like the Cross.
Seems like a good little runabout and you have to give Toyota credit where credit's due.
But like most pretender SUVs, anything more than a pothole renders these runabouts superfluous.
Re: The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:37 pm
by Mike Nel
Mad Manny wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:37 am
Kurt, if I drove what you drove I'd shut up about boring vehicles, at least the Cross wont be used to deliver cakes...
What does he drive?
Re: The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:42 pm
by Mad Manny
Some VW MPV, in white. Diesel.
Re: The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:44 pm
by Mike Nel
Mad Manny wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:42 pm
Some VW MPV, in white. Diesel.
Re: The Same, but a little different...
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:11 pm
by KurtG
I’m a “Man with a Van”. Nothing is cooler than that in the automotive world
