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PriyaQuestion
Brisbane

RAV4 Hybrid or Sportage Hybrid for a family of five?

Two adults, three kids (8, 5 and a baby in a capsule). Mostly city driving with a couple of long road trips a year. We keep going back and forth. RAV4 has the reputation and the resale, the …

Compared: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid · Kia Sportage Hybrid
💬 0 commentsAug 2026
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MarkStory
Ford Ranger Wildtrak · Newcastle

“Six months towing with the new Ranger — here's what nobody told me.”

We tow a 2.8t caravan most school holidays. On paper the Ranger handles it easily. In practice there are a few things I wish someone had told me before I signed. Payload is the number that m…

Compared: Isuzu D-MAXWould buy again: Yes
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SarahVerified buyer ✓
Kia Sportage GT-Line · Melbourne

“I went in wanting a RAV4. I bought the Sportage.”

I had it in my head for about a year that we were getting a RAV4 Hybrid. Everyone I asked said RAV4. Then I actually drove one, and drove the Sportage the same afternoon, and the whole thing…

Compared: Toyota RAV4 · Hyundai Tucson · Mazda CX-5Would buy again: Yes
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