There are lots of beeps and bongs in the RAV4 whenever you do anything, from starting it up to opening the powered tailgate, which could irritate over time.
Ownership
Cupra is setting its stall outside of the main VW Group by offering an extended five-year/90,000-mile warranty as standard on all of its cars.
That’s two years longer than the Toyota’s basic warranty, although if you service the RAV4 at a main dealer, then you get 12 additional months of warranty coverage that can protect the car for up to 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes around sooner.
Verdict
Winner: Cupra Terramar
Buyers looking for a sporty family car will be well served by the Terramar. It offers a relatively engaging drive for the compact SUV class, yet there’s enough comfort to keep passengers happy. The ride is on the firm side, but not uncomfortably so.
The plug-in model delivers good rather than stellar performance, so there’s still room for an even more entertaining flagship if Cupra desires, and while fuel efficiency will be at the mercy of how often you charge it, the long EV range and fast charging options are useful.
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Runner-up: Toyota RAV4
A smaller drive battery shows how PHEV tech has evolved, but overall the RAV4 is still an appealing package. It certainly delivers greater EV punch than the Cupra in a straight line, but it’s not quite a match through corners.
