Toyota Yaris Cross the Compact Crossover SUV: Toyota Yaris Cross Review & Road Test

The new Toyota Yaris Cross neatly packages a Yaris Hybrid into a compact SUV that sits 25mm higher on the road and looks great. It’s highly efficient, comfortable and practical with an electric motor that produces 79bhp and a petrol engine, that combined, offer 114bhp.
There are different modes such as , normal, eco and a power setting and theres also an EV mode with a setting marked ‘B’ on the shifter which gives extra regeneration. EV is good enough for driving short trips with the electric motor up to 30mph, or until the battery is empty. Above this speed the Yaris Cross will run in hybrid mode, with the car’s ECU deciding when to use either petrol, electric, or a combination of both sources. The result of this is displayed on the digital driver information screen, which shows a breakdown of how much you’ve been using in electric power only. Believe it or not, you will cover quite a few miles on electric power & when we tested the Yaris Cross it achieved over 57mpg around town.
The Yaris Cross still keeps the best features of its older sibling with excellent steering and good body control which combined give a decent comfortable ride. The CVT gearbox is also quite quiet compared to others we have tested that have this type of transmission. There are five different trim levels to choose from. Standard entry level car gets a number of features including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with wireless connection. Theres also an an optional head-up display, adaptive cruise control and a fully digital instrument panel depending on specification. We tested the Design trim, which included adaptive cruise control, automatic air-con, a reversing camera, LED lights, aluminium roof rails, privacy glass and upgraded 19" alloys.
The Yaris Cross might be good, however, it is competing with some very good rivals. The Peugeot 2008, the Nissan Juke, Skoda Kamiq and the Volkswagen T-Cross and even the the Ford Puma could give it a run for its money. However, the Yaris Cross does have a couple of models with all-wheel drive that make it more worthy of a test drive.
You will be pleased to know the Yaris Cross was awarded the full five-star safety rating when it was tested by Euro NCAP in late 2021.The car is also fitted with Toyota's latest Safety Sense technology, with features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance and even the ability to help steer around obstacles in an emergency. The Yaris Cross is also fitted with a rear-view camera even in the most basic Icon trim level, making it reasonably easy to park. Additional safety is also available to warn the driver of vehicles in the car's blind-spot, as well as prevent collisions when reversing in a car park or out of a driveway.
Prices start from just over £23,000

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[zwieseler]

I’ve had one of these for 8 months. It will not do 65mpg on motorways. However, it will do that driving in town.
I recently did a 2200km road trip in Australia cruising at 100-110 kph and achieved 4.9 l/100kms. But in city driving I get 3.6.
Hybrids are less economical when highway driving.

[ohne_speed]

Thanks for the review. I'd like to clarify thou, the yaris cross hybrid has an e-CVT, which has nothing to do (except the name) of the belt driven CVT-s. It is a sun-planet-ring gearset which joins together the smaller and bigger electric motors and the petrol engine. The continous variability comes from since the smaller motor (MGU1), because it is coupled as star and planets with the engine.
Quite a clever system it is!

[peter.]

Great review
I bought the yaris Cross hybrid Excel in march
And after 47 years of driving this is easily the best car
Ive ever owned ‘ of course the 76 MPG is a great bonus 👍 🇬🇧

[sj]

For me it's the best review that i watched for yaris cross. Excellent work mate

[boeingpete]

Really helpful review which focused on the elements that are important to me. The Yaris Cross was on my shortlist and I think this has helped me make up my mind that this is going to be my next car.

[jazzip]

one of the realest car reviewer online...love the way you go straight to the point and not mourning about silly things. anyone need practically, big door bins, space etc end high features or top notch interior just go and spend the money for that. not all of us pockets are the same. great review and good car again from Toyota 👍👍👍

[daxx]

4:35 Nope. The e-CVT transaxle has no belt or cone. *Trust me* ... and the noise it makes is the engine running in its optimal rev range. The engine is not connected to the wheels, so it can run at whatever speed it chooses. What makes it sound "funny" to reviewers is that reviewers insist on things running like other cars they reviewed -- mainly non-hybrids, I expect.
10:17 The centre 20% ("armrest" / "ski-hatch") *does* pull down and it has two cupholders (they're covered by the protective rubber mat which you can peel back).
15:52 It's a 9" touch-screen you've got there with the optional £450 JBL Premium Sound System pack -- *Trust me*

[ianharwood]

Great review, best one I've watched.

Have ordered the car.

[victoriahayden]

Super useful review, thanks. I’ve got one on order. Cannot wait to get it.

[daxx]

Great pictures and camera work whoever was looking after that. Thanks.

[chriselson]

Great review, really like the look of this 👌

[robhayley]

Excellent review thank you. I took delivery of mine two weeks ago (AWD version) with top spec. Absolutely love it and agree with the review. I managed 72 mpg on a 24 mile run and my tank average is around 58. 👍🏻

[davidminns]

One of the better reviews more in-depth for everyday usage👍

[silectric]

Instruction book is useful when out in the sticks with no phone signal and/or in the middle of Europe. Not everyone just wanders around town so a decent spare wheel is also useful.

[JonathanBoon]

Excellent review, can't wait to get mine. Slightly disappointed you didn't advise on if I can fit my water bottle :)

[sevenpointfive]

Yes great video, love the miles per gallon

[janicerobinson]

Thankyou For You Time I Was Shopping 🛍And A Toyota Yaris Cross l Did Like It. I have Got Honda hybrid It Is A Very Good Car 🚗

[gtritchie]

I had a Ford Puma ST-Line X Automatic never gave me any problems 😊 I changed it for a Toyota Yaris Cross Excel with the City Pack with many extra safety features 😊😊 very happy that I've changed to a Hybrid Car.

[beautyofnature]

You are so good mate...really like your reviews.. thank you so much .. Can you please review honda hrv hybrid thank you

[robertsmuggles]

Good review - thanks. I am planning to test drive this car. Problem is there is a long waiting list and no discounts available. But 60mpg around town is simply amazing.