Sure, the Toyota RAV4 excels as one of the most popular SUVs in the world. However, just because it’s popular, doesn’t mean it's the most reliable option. The Chevrolet Equinox actually outranks it.

Being at the top of the tree for more than 20 years puts a target on your back. Toyota knows this feeling well, having beaten Holden for the last time in 2003 and building up an almost unassailable ...