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Summary

The Toyota Yaris Cross is a small SUV/crossover, which sits below the C-HR in Toyota’s crossover family and arrived on UK roads in Summer 2021.

Although it has ‘Yaris’ in its name and shares a lot of its mechanical bits with the hatchback of the same name, the Yaris Cross is much more than just a jacked-up Yaris hatch.

As with most Toyotas, the Yaris Cross is only available with a hybrid powetrain – it’s a no-plug version, so the car is still mainly reliant on the 1.5-litre petrol engine. The battery is charged by the petrol engine and also by coasting and braking as you drive, with the electricity then used to drive the electric motor.

Unlike most small crossovers, the Toyota Yaris Cross is available with all-wheel drive. That doesn’t make it a proper off-roader, however, but will help it provide more grip on wet and slippery roads.

Providing an alternative to popular small hybrid SUV/crossovers like the Nissan Juke and Ford Puma, the Toyota Yaris Cross has also been applauded for its build quality, driving dynamics and practical interior features. Business Car add that the Yaris Cross has “on-trend looks are sure to win many admirers.”

However, while the interior trim is very functional, reviewers frequently report that the Yaris Cross lacks cabin space when compared to its rivals. Ride comfort has also come into question, with Carwow commenting that the Toyota “does feel firm over lumps and bumps.”

As of January 2022, the Toyota Yaris Cross holds an Expert Rating of 69%, based on 19 reviews collected from British media sources. As yet, it hasn’t been put through a Euro NCAP safety test, but we’ll update this page as soon as it does.

Yaris Cross highlights

Class-leading fuel economy
Practical interior
Toyota’s record for reliability
Great handling and body control
A whopping 10-year warranty is available

Yaris Cross lowlights

Rather rigid ride comfort
Limited space in the back
So-so performance
Slow infotainment system
Pretty plain-looking interior trim

Key specifications

Body style: Small SUV/crossoverEngines: petrol-electric hybrid
Price: From £22,515 on-road

Launched: Summer 2021Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

The Car Expert

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol/electric hybrid DesignScore: 7.6 / 10“Toyota’s new baby crossover makes no grand statements, but is an extremely easy car to live with, displaying few negatives of any significance.”
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Auto Express

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“It’s exceptionally efficient, if not the most startling performer. The hybrid drivetrain takes little getting used to and is easy to extract fantastic efficiency from.”
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Auto Trader

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“Extra ride height and some off-road trimmings create an exciting, mini-SUV twist on the ever-dependable Yaris.”
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Autocar

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“A credible entry into the compact SUV world, buoyed by good driving dynamics and efficiency.”
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Business Car

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol-electric hybridScore: 7 / 10“The Toyota Yaris Cross is a bit of a dazzler. Augmented by extensive comfort and safety features, its standard auto gearbox, comfortable driving manners and on-trend looks are sure to win many admirers. It’s just a shame that some of that sparkle didn’t rub off on the interior.”
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Car

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol-electric hybridScore: 8 / 10“For the rational stuff, the Yaris Cross scores well – it’s practical, roomy for passengers and luggage and very economical. You can be sure that it’s going to be reliable, and thanks to Toyota’s 10-year warranty support, it’ll be easy to sell.”
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Carbuyer

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8.2 / 10“The Toyota Yaris Cross is a small SUV with a clever hybrid system, making it very cheap to run.”
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Carwow

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol-electric hybridScore: 7 / 10“The Toyota Yaris Cross is a handsome compact SUV with an extremely economical hybrid powertrain. It’s well-built and suitably spacious, but it does feel firm over lumps and bumps.”
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Company Car Today

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid“Great hybrid emissions figures in a model that continues Toyota’s recent trend of offering good-to-drive and attractive cars that appeal to much more than just the finance director.”
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Driving Electric

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol-electric hybridScore: 8 / 10“Toyota’s answer to the Nissan Juke is efficient and practical, although limited space in the rear means it may not be suitable for everyone.”
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Eurekar

Model reviewed: Range overview“All in all, Toyota has taken the compact SUV qualities from the RAV4 – which is now celebrating its 25anniversary – and added lots of Yaris city car DNA to the mix to develop the all-new Yaris Cross making it big on style, appeal and performance.”
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Heycar

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“The Toyota Yaris Cross is fun to drive, has a solid interior and comes fully loaded for the money. The most impressive thing is its efficiency – with its petrol-electric hybrid engine setup meaning it’ll be as cheap as chips to run.”
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Honest John

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“The Toyota Yaris Cross is a surprisingly desirable alternative to the Renault Captur and Vauxhall Crossland. It’ll be very cheap to run, while it’s easy to get comfortable in its ultra-functional cabin.”
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Motoring Research

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol-electric hybridScore: 8 / 10“There’s much to like about the Yaris Cross. It takes the critically acclaimed Yaris supermini and makes it more family-friendly. No doubt more fashionable, too.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol-electric hybridScore: 8.2 / 10” It’s good to drive, practical, roomy for passengers and luggage and in our hands on a fairly congested test route, very economical on petrol.”
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The Sun

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid“This car is more for parents or grandparents looking after tots rather than gangly teens. Shame the rear seats don’t slide backwards and forwards like Captur.”
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“Even in this overheated and overcrowded market, the Toyota Yaris Cross offers genuine economy, useful space for four adults and well-honed driver appeal, along with Toyota’s proven reliability and a decent warranty.”
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“Like the Yaris, but fancy something slightly taller? You’ll like this slightly taller Yaris.”
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What Car?

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“The Toyota Yaris Cross makes a strong case for itself against the crowd of small SUVs, especially if you value low running costs and Toyota’s impressive reliability record. That said, the Ford Puma still looks like the better overall option.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall rating: 5 stars
Date tested: October 2021

86%

ADULT OCCUPANT

84%

CHILD OCCUPANT

78%

VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

81%

SAFETY ASSIST

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Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of October 2021, the Toyota Yaris Cross has not been lab tested by Green NCAP. If and when it’s put through its paces, we’ll publish the results here.

Awards

Trophies, prizes and awards that the Toyota Yaris Cross has received

2022

What Car? Awards – True MPG Award

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