2024 Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5 V CVT review: Non-hybrid Yaris Cross tested | Top Gear Philippines

Toyota’s business strategy has been “world domination” for years now. Where, however, in a sea of sports cars like the GR Yaris, the Supra, and the GR86, does the Toyota Yaris Cross come in? Is this a good Toyota? Is it a good subcompact crossover? It’s being pushed as a hybrid variant, but how does this mid-spec gasoline-powered 1.5 V CVT version, priced at P1,312,000, prove itself worthy of the asking price?

Niky Tamayo weighs in and goes through the pros, the cons, and the surprises in our full Drives review. Thinking of getting a non-hybrid Toyota Yaris Cross? Click play on the video above and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:48 Toyota Yaris Cross driving impressions
3:05 Toyota Yaris Cross fuel economy
3:35 Toyota Yaris Cross cockpit
5:57 Toyota Yaris Cross backseat
7:03 Toyota Yaris Cross cargo space
7:59 Toyota Yaris Cross exterior design
9:40 Toyota Yaris Cross pros and cons, plus score

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[skiriigreen]

This car is a great value for money. Napaka ganda ng design and gas consumption is really impressive and economical.❤ Dark Turquoise color looks extra ordinary too

[dustinmaclay]

Got mine! Pearl white! So elegant looking❤

[anjelocarey]

GOT MINE upgrade from vios 2014!!!! Can't

[jaychan]

Got ours too! The V Dark Turquoise.

As a young couple with 1 kid (2 yrs old):

- super comfy si baby on the backseat thanks to the aircon vent
- my wife feels like passenger princess 2.0 (good leather seats, comfy dahil sa cabin interior)
- no issue on power going to Baguio, but use S gear. I don't use PWR mode during uphill drive.
- BSM is good, very anti kamote
- I felt more confident to do parallel parking, thanks to 360 camera.
- I bought ISOFIX harness in BabyCompany to properly install the childseat in the middle of second row. Now I can fit 2 more adults at the back.
- I love how techy it is, fits my character and lifestyle.

We bought it August 12, 2023. Filed the reservation on the day it was announced.

Now May 3, 2024 = 5512 KMs

No regrets and no doubts. Toyota is Toyota kahit Daihatsu pa yan.

[tristanyuri]

my wife bought the pearl white. ganda nya promise. pag hinihiram ko yun tapos gagamitin ko na uli strada ko, naninibago ako haha. nasanay ako sa sobrang daming tech ni yaris cross.

[erickotso]

When reviewing the 2nd row seat leg or headroom, the reviewer should always state his or her height for reference.

[Gteesma]

Paborito ko talga yung Yaris cross na puti, napaka ganda tingnan sa daan.

Also, that BMW behind you 😍

[brandonangelodiaz]

Very nice review of this yaris cross, Sir Niky! This is the variant I'm eyeing to get. Perfect for our small family and the price is just right!

[MrArvirivera]

DNGA had recalls lately. Hopefully buyers of cars made under this platform won't have major headaches.

[luzemmanuelluz]

“Kind of, kind of, kind of.”

Okay.

[Daraponleu]

I drive this car daily offroad, it is great.

[KathleenAlejandro-pi]

What would you choose between the Ford Territory and the Yaris Cross, and why?

[LakwatserongHampaslupa]

this review made me subscribe... Niky Tamayo big thumbs up...!👍

[pidocdocleng]

is the spare tire really full size? Thanks in adv

[davidjym]

Toyota needs to bring the Yaris Cross to North America !!! 🥲🥲😍

[RaY_W]

I’m getting a lot of mini Toyota Highlander vibes from this

[aaronlozada]

Just got ours can I ask what's the purpose of the paddle in the right side of steering wheel

[ianleevlog]

4:25 - 10.1" touchscreen, which is also nice looking, as long as it's OFF? 😅

[donrobert]

Hit like if you bought Yaris Cross after watching so many reviews

[jeromevillarico]

Is it just me or the side mirrors are of two different colors? 😶 Media unit?