Toyota Yaris Cross 2022 in-depth review

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Introducing the all-new Toyota Yaris Cross!

It’s a small SUV version of the regular Toyota Yaris, and Mat’s on hand to find out if this crossover has what it takes to stand out from the crowd against competitors like the Peugeot 2008 and Volkswagen T-Cross!

In terms of the design, it’s no surprise that it looks a whole lot similar to the regular Yaris. Sure it’s jacked up and comes equipped with bigger body panels, but the overall look shares a whole load of similarities with the regular small car. It’s the same story on the inside, too, with the same infotainment system and digital dials display as you’d find in the normal Yaris.

When it comes to performance, there’s only one engine to choose from - a 1.5-litre 3 cylinder engine that’s also equipped with a self-charging hybrid system that can deliver 114hp & 120Nm of torque.

It starts from £22,500, but should you really consider the Yaris Cross over its key rivals? You’ll have to stick with Mat to find out!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Exterior Design
02:21 Interior
03:49 Back Seats
05:38 Boot
06:59 5 Annoying Things
08:24 5 Good Things
10:02 Engine
10:31 Driving
13:15 Verdict

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[carwow]

Which would you choose - the Toyota Yaris Cross, or the Peugeot 2008? VOTE BELOW!

[cnxexpat]

Finally a review of an affordable car instead of expensive cars drag races. Yeah!

[LarryNgetich]

I think automakers are catching on and sending their review cars to Mat without boot flaps, because he'll just throw them into the bushes

[zwieseler]

I have had one of these for 8 months. It’s a great 2 people car. I never drive in B mode as per the owner’s manual.
Just did a 2200 km road trip in Australia including 500kms on the first day and 750 kms on the last day. Quite comfortable and good on dirt roads.
Fuel economy around 4.9 l/100kms highway. Back in town it can easily give you 3.6 l/100kms.
There’s a lot of tech in this car.

[tbbek]

I bought this car yesterday, going from Toyota Yaris hybrid. I like the fact that it's higher and comfort is a massive feature especially on long drives.

[ilostmyaccountnice]

I do like how they’re making a crossover version of their cars

[joelweiss]

10:45 As a owner of an Yaris i can confirm that no matter the age or the generation of the Yaris it's always fun driving one on a twisty road.

[borisdemelo]

11:20 B mode in Toyota hybrids is for increasing engine braking from the combustion engine. If you want more regen, just press the brake. On the power gauge you can tell when you’re recharging the battery or discharging, and you’ll notice putting it into B mode makes no difference to the charging, but pressing the brake pedal does.

[ludwigvanbeethoven]

I’m liking the cross variants Toyota is making. The Corolla cross is very attractive and so is this one

[zno]

12:05 I’m not disappointed in how the Yaris Cross could just make it around the roundabout in one go.

I’m just wondering why road-makers would make a roundabout so small that such a small car would struggle to go around it.

[sanchaynarain]

I’m sure Toyota gave a flimsy load cover to the Yaris Cross, because they know if they hadn’t Mat would’ve thrown it in the bushes 😂😂😂

[MrHVlogsMore]

Interesting design! Similar to the CHR! Surprised they made something so close, basically a baby version of it even with the rear three quarters

[chrisw.chanbl]

They 'Crossed' the line for being so good

[Tuppoo]

11:19 This is FALSE. The B-mode increases engine braking done by the internal combustion engine. Essentially, it makes the hybrid system emulate a normal transmission in a low gear. It's supposed to be used in situations where there's a possibility of overheating the brakes, like when descending down a mountain. B-mode doesn't increase battery regeneration, in fact it reduces it to prevent overcharging when going downhill for a long time, so it's pointless to keep it enabled while driving around town.

[simonneumeister]

I've been waiting so long for this review. Thanks Mat

[michaelbishop]

I have been waiting so long to see this - I needed Matt’s tick of approval before I purchase a Yaris Cross! 😊

[albinbiju]

The yaris cross earned 5 star safety in euro ncap crash test.

[arandominternetperson]

Now there is a Yaris for everyone really

A sporty one
A basic one
And now a crossover one

Neat

[wendiebold]

Never waited this long for you to review a car. Tank you

[ninp]

Yay!!! So glad you released this, I was waiting for carwow to drop this video, as I have ordered my yaris cross excel and wanted to know Mats thoughts!!!