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The RAV4 is a nice drive and has good access for busted oldies like myself. The interiors are same for both variants however not all models are available for each variant. I had one for a couple of weeks while my normal drive was in the shop and I am definitely put it on my short list of vehicles to consider (also check Honda Crv) when replacing my current vehicle. Work the numbers on whichever model best suits your situation and make sure you take service costs into account as well as original purchase price.

G' day retep;

I can really appreciate why your daughters families are " hoping " you won't part with your Pajero & Corolla, nostalgia much influences the increasing value as ( old ) vehicles as they age  . . . . the corolla specifically.  It's truly an iconic Japanese marque that Toyota has " wisely! " chosen to improve/upgrade, but not discontinue.

I agree with Farside that the RAV4 is a nice drive, with many bells & whistles worthy of consideration. Sounds to me retep that you are leaning towards the SUV range & it's a no-brainer in seeing why.  However; may I encourage you to check out the Hyundai SUV range - all currently offered in diesel, petrol & hybrid. They're fun to drive, annual ownership costs are reasonable, reliability/build quality is right up there & resale value is fairly good.

My wife & daughter each own an i30 & despite the seats being slightly on the firm side, they're most comfortably supportive . . . I've a back injury too, & have no trouble entering/exiting such a comparatively small vehicle.  One SUV I do advise against checking out is the " Holden Trax ".  We used a top range one for 24 hrs ( hire car ) whilst my wife's i30 was undergoing minor workshop repairs 6 mths ago, found the seats most uncomfy & the overall suspension, " yes it was in comfort mode ", made us feel like ping pong balls, saying the least about anything else.

I wish you well, & may you have some fun during your search :)

I've had 2 Mercedes B class cars, designed for older folk. They were great. I now have a BMW222i which they brought out to compete with the Merc B. It is about the same size but not as roomy in the back seat or boot area but drives more easily. I would still have a Merc B except they only come now with black interiors which I hate. I have numerous back issues and the seats in both the Merc and BMW are good for me, also the height of the car for getting in and out.

I find the Hyundai Tucson a very comfortable SUV to drive and easy to step in or out of. I have a back problem and I find the seating is very good, even for extended drives. I have had a Tucson for 12 years and has not let me down.

In my early eighties and wife in late seventies we have a Kia Sportage GT Line with a diesel engine. It has very comfortable leather seats with lumbar support for the driver and have electric adjustment to get the position that suits the individual best. It drives very well with heaps of pulling power and has a very good automatic transmission. Being diesel it is very economical.

Entry into the vehicle is very easy being a good height. just plonk your bum on the seat and swing your legs in.

Kia and Hyundai are closely linked and share common parts. Kia have employed ex-Audi designers with their Chief ex-Bentley. 

We also have two cars, registered separately so we get pensioner discount on each one. Our cars are a 2013 Honda CR-V which is very comfortable and roomy, easy to drive and easy to enter/exit. The other is a 2004 MG ZT180 (last of the British saloon MGs) which is only used occasionally. The seats are comfortable and it has a huge boot, but is lower to the ground and steering is heavier. We can thoroughly recommend the Honda for aging backs, but the later models only have a 1.5 litre turbo engine instead of our old conventional 2.4 litre which, being an octogenarian, I prefer. If I were to change the CR-V I would most likely go for the smaller, but still roomy enough, Honda HR-V while it still has a conventional 1.8 litre and before they start "updating" to turbos or electric and other fancy stuff. Unfortunately it has a CVT transmission instead of normal automatic, but it appears to be one of the better ones. Footnote: avoid DSGs - changes feel lumpy and can be troublesome.

We both have bad backs and have a Ford Escape Trend, which we both find better than any vehicle either of us has had previously. It is diesel - and works out much cheaper than any petrol vehicle we've owned.

retep, you've had a week to consider and think about things.  My comments may add or not.  For an interesting assessment of some of the Korean cars, check out the Youtube channel of one Scotty Kilmer.  He pulls no punches and is honest about the long and short term lives of many manufacturers.  The choice from my perspective would be between the RAV4 and the CRV.  But if you only need a more compact vehicle, I've heard very good comments from owners in the over 70's age bracket about the Honda HRV.
These three options are all cars that are easy to get in and out of and especially the HRV, very practical.

If you look at the extra cost of the RAV hybrid, that would buy a lot of petrol and you'd probably never save that much (the same for any diesel alternatives). It also has an interesting automatic transmission that is a sort of CVT arrangement.

Looking at a recent comparison between the Toyota and CRV, both come out very close, but the final verdict came down to the ride comfort in the Honda was better than the RAV and also more enjoyable to drive.

Honda are fully committed to the CVTs in their HRV and have confidence in their reliability.

Talk to the respective dealers and make sure that you can take examples of each for a good drive (both you and your wife).

I'm a little biased having had Hondas for over 45 years, but they have never let me down when serviced appropriately and my local dealer is trustworthy for servicing.

Another YouTuber to check out is John Cadogan with Auto Expert.  He is an Australian with a no holds barred approach.  (He missed out on a Honda press release junket once and has never forgiven them.)

Enjoy the new car smell when you get the new one home.