2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid Review: Singapore's next top (crossover) model? - CarBuyer.com.sg

We're calling it now: This is going to be the hottest-selling crossover in Singapore this year - the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid is Toyota's first officially-imported small hybrid SUV, and it looks like it has all the elements that make a great-selling car in 2021. But great seller or not, is it really worth the cash - and does the hybrid system really work in Singapore? Plus, if the Yaris Cross is piqueing your interest, we clue you in to another car arriving this year that could really set off a clash of the (small) hybrid titans. Apologies if we're a little hoarse in this video - it was a long day!

As featured in this video: Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid Excite in Brass Gold Metallic S$106,888 with COE (end February 2021)

00:08 Intro
00:22 What will be popular in Singapore in 2021?
01:00 What is the Yaris Cross?
01:50 Styling and design
02:17 Coupe-SUV styling 'tricks'
03:25 Rear seat space
04:25 Where the Yaris Cross beats the C-HR
04:48 Cockpit: What should a small SUV be like?
05:11 Instrument panel
06:00 Cabin build and quality
07:00 Door and buttons
07:30 Steering wheel
08:08 Info display screen
09:00 Infotainment screen
09:47 More cabin quality and controls
10:30 Usability and space for stowage
11:22 Driving position and visibility
12:00 Active safety systems explained
13:36 Driving experience
14:30 Where the Yaris Cross beats small Toyotas of the past
15:55 Summing up: Why the Yaris Cross is already popular
16:55 But what's there not to like about it?
17:25 Pricing: Grade differences
18:17 Rivals to consider
19:05 A new challenger on the horizon!

Credits

Videography, editing, production, music by Derryn Wong
Photos by Derryn Wong and Lionel Kong

[wq]

The headrest for the passenger seats reduces the visibility for the rear windows. It's a spoiler despite the good FC.

[comments]

Went down to BM last week to try out this car. My 2 cents:-
1) no centre arm rest console.means lack places to put your stuff.
2) 3 cylinder engine vibrating like a 24v vibrator.
3) extremely low ARF due to rebate.converts to high depreciation.
4) doesn't feel solid during test drive.hollowed and too light.
5) no rear aircon vents.no auto tailgate.
6) rear seats are meant for 2 dwarfs.balance 5 can be stacked inside the boot.
Only admiration will be Toyota's reliabilty and consumption.

[weenemone]

Great review, especially for taking a closer look and feel of the interior and passenger seats

[clmbkb]

Great review. Nicely presented! Thanks.

[Robingriyaproperti]

Cool, but I wish they can bring this to Indonesia

[iDIL]

Do a full head-on review/comparison between CHR and this Yaris...

[jimroberts]

Looking forward to the US arrival. But automatic transmission will need paddle shifters.

[n.pannekoek]

What a beautiful car! Amazing really!

[JoseFernandez-wupj]

Dude, you guys get the best fucking cars. Those cars I wish we would get in USA AND IN MEXICO LIKE THIS TOYOTA YARIS CROSS HYBRID A S THE HINDA JAZZ HYBRID.

[jjtt_]

I like this car but one thing I don't really like is the rims, it doesn't get 18 inch rims instead of 16/17 inch rims.

[ajaypathak]

I Want Toyota Yaris Cross in India ... Please

[ulrichjackisch]

got my in November 20 great Car no 17

[RaphJonathanTan]

HIs mic placement looked like chest hair

[TWARDOWSKY.]

Why is the well on the wrong side? Right?

[micheallim]

Is there a model comes with rear air con?

[alexeayong]

Can i know the noise insulation and power as compared to a honda fit?

[portraitonetelo]

For the price and features I think it would sell very well in SG. Like that Toyota has kept all front and rear lights to FULL LEDs. Nice job on the turn signals unlike the Altis mediocre LEDs. I know it wishful thinking but would be great if they can include electric/memory seats. That would just be the cherry on the cake. Don't quite like the new styling of the Harrier especially the low turn signals on the rear bumper. Nonetheless, good try Toyota. A very good try indeed.

[tonyfox]

I think reviews of hybrids (AD n PI alike) and electric cars will be very popular nowadays

[junn]

Parking at the middle of the road to review? Hope LTA won’t catch

[ianpolo]

This infotainment system looks much much more presentable than Corolla and Camry, which both system look cheap and after thought.