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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