2021 Toyota Yaris Cross review - Have they ruined a good car? (test drive/interior/space) UK 4K

[@afcgeo882]

Two small corrections… This is a regular petrol hybrid. A mild hybrid is something a bit different. Mild hybrids have tiny batteries that simply start the engine and provide a small torque boost at low speeds. This is a regular hybrid, non-plug-in. It allows the car to drive solely on electric power, solely on petrol or in Toyota’s case also on both in tandem, if needed. Also, the transmission here is an eCVT, which is a rather simple planetary gear set, and not a CVT, which would use a tensioned belt or chain. The eCVT is incredibly reliable. Perhaps more reliable than even a manual.

[@phhuynh9881]

thanks

[@piglet5287]

It's no wonder the public are confused about hybrids, when road testers get it so wrong. Despite protests from the BEV fanboys, Toyota's "self-charging hybrid" is the clearest description for me

[@afcgeo882]

@@piglet5287 Yes, but all hybrids are self-charging. Even plug-ins charge via the engine and regenerative braking.

[@piglet5287]

@@afcgeo882 but you need to plug in a plug-in hybrid to get the best from it, whereas you can't plug in a regular hybrid. Self charging really is a good way of indicating that there's no plugging in to worry about. In fact there is a problem with "self charging" as a label - it doesn't differentiate between mild and full hybrids. So back to the drawing board!

[@afcgeo882]

@@piglet5287 To get the ideal fuel cost, you do want to plug it in, but it isn’t necessary. The Rav4 Prime gets just one MPG (US) worse fuel economy driven purely in hybrid mode (no plugging in) than the Rav4 Hybrid, but is rated at 300bhp instead of 219bhp.

[@leepower2717]

4 wheel drive is an optional extra on the upper trim levels. Yaris Cross uses a rear torsion beam suspension set up like the Yaris hatch - unless you opt for 4 wheel drive where the rear suspension is upgraded to a double rear wish bone set up.

[@ioan-luciancosma2345]

It's not a mild hybrid, that's different type of hybrid. If it's able to run 100% electric for short distances it's a full hybrid 🙂

[@lapamful]

It can propel itself a few feet in EV mode from standstill, but only if you're pootling around a parking lot. Any more pressure on the gas pedal and the ICE comes on. But really, the system seems to be about aiding the ICE and saving it a bit of work. I don't know if it's worth the extra expense to get the hybrid (vs just a more powerful ICE), but it certainly improves MPG.

[@toninocars]

@@lapamful Toyota hybrids are the only real hybrids and they do work indeed in all speeds also you can drive in ev way more than most people are aware of.

[@salamov963]

women ☕

[@kevinwheatley1097]

I enjoyed your Yaris review and having watched a few other reviews we bought one and love it. I’ve just ordered a Yaris Cross Excel to replace my Skoda Yeti. One thing, you kept referring to mild hybrid which this car isn’t. A mild hybrid is not able to run on a battery with no engine running.

[@robertlloyd7493]

Great presentation, your items keep getting even better 👍

[@anthonystevens8683]

Great review Tish and well presented. A smaller crossover that makes sense and can return decent economy. A minor criticism of the car it would be that kick plate under the rear doors with the word 'Cross' on it. It looks OK with the contrasting colour but it almost makes a statement of the mood of the car, will they produce snap in options with words like 'not cross but a tad upset', 'Livid', 'Furious' or 'Giddy'. 😉

[@lapamful]

Yes, you're spot on. Some of us do have a problem with that hideous front end! :P But having driven the regular new Yaris, if this translates well over to the cross then it'll be a winner and deservedly receive a following, even from me. I have to say the 4WD option does sound very practical and provides extra grip/reassurance in the wet and apparently suspension is also upgraded on the AWD version. A lot of car for the money!

[@AutoSocialUK]

completely agree!

[@robertsmiff]

Another fair and well done review! Keep up the great work!

[@AutoSocialUK]

Cheers Rob!!

[@richardtraut1431]

Great review, I think Toyota likes to throw a hybrid in the mix all through their line up and although not to everyone's taste, they are reliable cars, and they are getting more interesting with their designs .😀

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you for watching

[@sokre988]

Looks interesting, I would love if it's a plug in too. I can't find information on the EV side of driving, how many miles or kilometers can you drive, size of battery? For Rav4 hybrid you can drive 4-5km only in EV mode before battery empty.

[@migmax2]

On a full Hybrid that self generates the energy to recharge the batteries, you dont measure EV range on how far can you drive with one charge, as the battery is continuously charging. You rather measure what us the efficiency of the EV system, by the percentage of distance travelled in EV mode. This Yaris Cross should achieve well over 50% on EV mode. Meaning that over 100 miles in town you should get at least 50 miles of EV driving, Hence the amazing Mpg’s overall.

[@natetonbong]

Love the dynamic version Another top review tish,keep up the good work 👏

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you Nathan 😁

[@craigthacker]

Great work Tish. I think this is a handsome little car. Too pricey for me, but it ticks all the boxes for what I look for in a car. I particularly like the 40/20/40 split rear seats, which means you can pick up a long item from Ikea for example and take it home while still having 4 seats in play. All cars should be doing this.

[@2011robertw]

Great review Tish. Nice car too, will definitely be on my short list.

[@Love500]

Not a patch on the Ford Puma but being a full hybrid is better than fords mild hybrid system.

[@hyena-chase2176]

great review thank you,looked at this car it looks nice,but think i go with the vitara,better 4wd system

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review 😀. Dyamic Is my favourite Yaris Cross Trim

[@francisconway9949]

Great video Tish. In the Rover days the company refused to loan Top Gear any of their products because of the guaranteed negative reviews.!!..... I couldn't see your goodness being denied any car from any of the current manufacturers. 😁

[@janeritson3658]

Just wish they could get some off the assembly line. Been out in the UK for two months now and I've only ever seen one on the roads.

[@CarObsession]

Good review Tish!

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@ArmaganDemiral]

SMMT Squad, great vid Tish

[@sunnygx3251]

Nice video again tish Not my taste of car but does look like a good idea for a daily fuel saver I would have to have it in the dynamic spec if it was me x

[@fastlane2914]

Just discovered this channel, new fan

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you so much!

[@mrmagoo7524]

Can someone help me, I have this car as a choice as a company car. Obviously cheap but the loud noise when speeding up maybe irritating and is it good for motorways?

[@smashy7019]

Thumbs up for the review and the CT

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thanks for watching!

[@kipbg]

Please review the rear seats/space with a small xar this is quite important.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

We’re getting the Corolla Cross in Europe next year.

[@pittmotoring]

Another fab review, well presented. Not keen on the crossover design of a yaris. Should have just stuck with the hatchback and not bothered with the yaris cross. The CVT transmission is one big thing I didn't like when I drove the new yaris. As with all Toyota's though you know this will be reliable

[@AutoSocialUK]

Completely agree with you. I wasn’t too sure there was a demand for it to be a crossover?

[@pittmotoring]

@@AutoSocialUK only time will tell really to see if there is

[@cincyrovers]

Great video, Tish! The Yaris isn’t sold here in the US anymore, and it had a reputation for being a pathetic little economy car. This crossover version is well equipped, well priced, definitely will be reliable given Toyota’s track record, and will certainly be a great car for people who couldn’t care any less about cars. However, this is a jumble of things I hate about cars - it’s a Yaris, it’s a hybrid, it has a CVT, and it’s a small crossover; no thank you. And that CVT - god, Toyota’s CVT sucks. They need to learn a thing or two from Hyundai/Kia’s CVT. I do like the Yaris cross logo on the rocker panel, though! Reminds me of the Quattro logo on the rocker panel of my Q7!

[@heidykatheryn8279]

When people can’t afford Toyota, they have to settle for Kia/ Hyundai

[@artok3897]

The colour is a bit retroish. Many E20 Corollas came painted yellow (in the ’70s).

[@iannoble4854]

At one point you say the car has plenty of space in the rear, then the lack of leg room.

[@mattb8734]

👏tish great review

[@Adam-ef3lj]

Its not a mild hybrid, that's a very confusing statement to make.

[@richardhargrave6082]

Looks awful, the gold paint makes it look even worse, makes me even more pleased I've ordered a Fiat 500X Sport 1.3 DDCT, than waiting for this. I couldn't drive anything that looks this bad. Seems OK for round town as a second car, but I think its too slow, needs more power if it was going to be the only car in the family. Nice video, as usual

[@leswhitehouse]

You turned down a Toyota and chose the "F" word car? Best of luck with that...

[@richardhargrave6082]

@@leswhitehouse I've had FIATs Alfas and Abarths for the last 20 years with no problems, no luck needed.

[@leswhitehouse]

@@richardhargrave6082 I'm happy for you. People I know who had Fiat 500's must have been unlucky as they fell apart.

[@richardhargrave6082]

@@leswhitehouse I can only speak as I find, but I do tend to trade in within or at at the end of the warranty. I do think they're better than the reputation suggests, the same as some are not as good as their reputation, such as VAG. For total reliability I would say go for a Toyota or Honda. If we all went for the same thing the world would be a boring place!

[@judithkitchingman4419]

Please note it is not a mild hybrid, it is a full hybrid. There are also some minor inaccuracies in your review, eg blind spot monitoring is standard in excel spec. I have been spending weeks waiting for a good review in English of the UK spec car. I do think you could get your facts right first. Sorry to read several peeps don’t like the look of it, especially the one who says get a Q3! That’s what I’m downsizing from.😥

[@AutoSocialUK]

Very difficult when there is conflicting information online, unfortunately I am only human.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Also thank you for educating me on a ‘mild hybrid’ I always thought a ‘mild’ was when you do not plug it in but now I know a ‘mild’ is when it does not drive in electric alone. I will remember that from now on.

[@Estoooopid]

Wow gorgeous!! The yaris not so much

[@Timotarius_]

would love to see you make a video about the 2021 Carver Electric

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

Without a question or doubt, this goes in un cool and that’s an end of it.

[@vasileiospetropoulos2046]

Mustang mach e GT?? ANY NEW VIDEO ABOUT MACH E GT?

[@AutoSocialUK]

I don’t think I’ll get my hands on one of those for a few months unfortunately.

[@pointblank1402]

Well presented!!

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you!

[@glennoc8585]

I'm starting to see a few Yaris cross's over here in Australia now. They seem to be good value. There's only one variant here I believe.

[@heidykatheryn8279]

There are 3 available GX, GXL and Urban, I ordered the Urban last February and still I’m still waiting for it.

[@TeeBeeClassic]

oh god we had a honda crv the same colour as this wasnt good back then and it aint good now... still could find it in a car park easily!

[@AutoSocialUK]

I had a T-Roc in this colour and loved it!! 😂

[@toninocars]

Toyota currently has no competition whatsoever from any other manufacturer of ice cars. Their hybrids are the best and only full hybrids that work well and in fact are simpler than standard petrol or diesel powered cars, no added complexity or weight. Basically Toyota hybrids make all other ice cars redundant but not everyone is aware of that., but with the time you will see more and more people has learned that and got one, and the only way forward from then on is a full ev, battery, hydrogen or whatever

[@whatsittoya3770]

Im assuming Toyota build quality is similar worldwide, however in Australia i have had nothing but lemons from Toyota. 79 series spent so much time back at the dealer, similar with the 200 series. The 200 also felt very cheaply made in comparison to similarly priced competitors. I have also driven many of the available new models of smaller toyotas; corolla, 86, camry, rav and they have completely missed the mark and felt amd looked terrible within the cabin and on the road.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

This would be the subcompact crossover I would have, cos it has 4WD unlike the majority of its rivals.

[@spacedrifter1961]

Would you like to explain why you would have one if you then go on to say it's uncool?

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@spacedrifter1961 If I buy a car, then it becomes uncool.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@spacedrifter1961 Also, I did say why I would have that instead of other subcompact crossovers.

[@spacedrifter1961]

@@DaveDVideoMaker Yes I know, but.............. why keep telling people cars reviewed here are uncool when you think they are uncool?

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@spacedrifter1961 Nothing bad here.

[@Roger-ff3cu]

I'd go for Audi q3, expensive but beautiful motor..

[@jamesinbradford5882]

Also likely to breakdown!

[@stephen25uk]

...and almost twice the price.

[@elenikafetzi180]

Sad you forgot to mention the back doors open just 60 degrees.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Sorry about that - I only had the car for 40 mins

[@yolllzzerstunes5605]

Hey do you just do cars or ya up for a blast on a bad boy boat on Loch Lomond, bring yer arm bands 😜😜 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@wristcandy5451]

I'm loving it

[@AutoSocialUK]

😂😂😂

[@beesonkyle]

Toyota system is not a mild hybrid.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yes strong, at the time I did not understand the difference- it’s all a learning curve 😁

[@antares7368]

Skoda Kamiak? there's no such model. You must be thinking of the Kamiq.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yes. Their compact SUV. I’m dyslexic so occasionally my brain mashes words together without me realising

[@antares7368]

@@AutoSocialUK haha, awesome reply. Your videos are excellent btw, keep them coming!

[@triv7252]

Try getting ANY new Toyota delivered - absolutely hopeless

[@ajaypathak7936]

Please launchbin INDIA ... TOYOTA YARIS CROSS

[@Lotus.F]

Over priced with cheap interior material and boring dash design. The facelift Seat Arona has a much better dash design and better value with a good dual clutch automatic gearbox.

[@stuartmisfeldt3068]

It’s not a mild hybrid!

[@VolvoMarkku]

Made in Oulu, Finland 🚘🇫🇮👍👌

[@Raaf34]

Dream on, oletko humalassa?

[@VolvoMarkku]

@@Raaf34 Häh? en. 🤔🤔🤔

[@rustyjoints4857]

Looks like a nice car, but Toyota have once again missed a good opportunity. Not everyone wants a ‘self charging’ hybrid, they’re probably the worst you can get with regard to fuel economy. Why the heck don’t they offer plug in and full EV options? Let’s hope their new BZ models catch on otherwise Toyota won’t be around in the UK much longer!

[@arafatharafath6465]

👍👍👌

[@Ole.Schultz]

It's is not a mild hybrid, it is a real hybrid

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yes I used to think it referred to being plugged in, not that it runs on electric

[@ukvamp]

you pronounce 'Renault' incorrectly and it really bugs me haha, good review of the yaris cross though!

[@AutoSocialUK]

Cool, thanks

[@BorderlessTrio]

How can they have "ruined a good car" the yaris cross is all new and hasn't taken over production of the yaris, as such it should be reviewed in its own right and not compared to the new yaris, they share a name, nothing more.

[@AutoSocialUK]

It’s called clickbait Martin and I believe it served it’s purpose 😉

[@BorderlessTrio]

@@AutoSocialUK actually I think it shows a lack of knowledge on the subject given that you also called it a mild hybrid which isn't true. Also boasting about using clickbait isn't a good way to run a channel, as such it'll be an unsub from me.

[@rumim1882]

@@AutoSocialUK Disgusting conduct. Review properly based on merit and proper analysis or don't.

[@AutoSocialUK]

@@BorderlessTrio sorry, I shouldn’t have tried to wind you up with my reply. It’s not strictly a ‘click-bait’ title, it’s more of an ambiguous question. I do not personally think it’s ruined the design at all. All larger KZbin channels with use ambiguous titles. Please understand this channel is still just a hobby for me around a full time job. (Also I’m still learning, I thought a mild hybrid is when it’s a non-plug-in, however now I fully understand the meaning)

[@sidrat19]

She got it wrong, it's not a mild hybrid!

[@AutoSocialUK]

No strong hybrid. I’ll be honest I didn’t know the difference at the time. I thought the mild meant non-plug in ☺️ I’m up to speed now.

[@ohlala6674]

her accent 😍

[@AutoSocialUK]

Glad you like it, some people hate it

[@ohlala6674]

@@AutoSocialUK Music to my ears, don't change anything! Great review.

[@AgentGreyFox]

Love the exterior, but the interior is bland and looks stuck in the last decade of design .

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yes, a shame with a lot of Toyota products ☹️

[@stevee6316]

No spare wheel and no option to have one.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yes not ideal but also not uncommon nowadays

[@jinyo8700]

There is to much roadnoise!

[@xanpagebrown]

3:13 I don't know what a Renolt Capture or a Skoda Kamyak is. I know of the Renault Captur and the Skoda Kamiq but not those 2. Love your content but work on pronunciation of car brands and model names

[@AutoSocialUK]

I’m dyslexic, so I struggle with pronunciation. Especially when it’s not said as it’s written.

[@xanpagebrown]

@@AutoSocialUK ah! That makes sense. At least you’re aware of it

[@phillurkin8245]

This car just looks weird and contrived, like most Toyotas. Literally anything else in this class looks better imo. Besides, it's underpowered as well. Next please!

[@stevenmoran4060]

Renault Captur, 140 hp.

[@terence2678]

Not really a Yaris.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Nope it’s a Yaris cross

[@AutoSocialUK]

Nope it’s a Yaris cross

[@andyhulme6666]

If you’re going to review cars and mention their competitors at least get the name right. It’s the Skoda Kamiq pronounced Kam-eek not Kamyak!

[@AutoSocialUK]

I’m quite badly dyslexic so even if I know how to pronounce words, I will miss pronounce without noticing.

[@oddities-whatnot]

No use without AWD. Its a silly pretentious fashion car much like any other in this ridiculous segment, all with off road looks but no ability. The buying public are so gullible these days, sucked in by clever marketing and trendy social media influences. Reviews are supposed to be impartial as well, if anything is not to your liking, try and keep it to yourself. Its not your job to tell potential buyers about anything negative. Do that in a dealership and you would be out of a job.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I believe the only way crossovers in general make sense is if they’ve got AWD, then they work. Otherwise what’s the point?

[@johnkeepin7527]

Most of the SUV style cars are indeed in line with the fashion, or indeed creating it. In effect it’s a mini ‘Chelsea Tractpr’. Looking on the bright side, they are probably less vulnerable to low quality road maintenance - e.g potholes, compared with tight road clearance, but at the expense of poor air resistance, and higher rolling resistance as well, depending on the type of tyres fitted. I run one of the previous model Yaris’s, and am content with it. Not sure if I’d be interested in the ‘cross’ model next time, though. Depends a lot on the pattern of use.

[@Wetthewhistle]

Horrible car 😂

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

And it’s uncool.

[@Peter-od4pg]

What would you call a cool car 🤡🚙

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@Peter-od4pg First off, the Yaris Cross is uncool cos it’s a crossover. Second off, I define cool by either the style of the car or the types of people who drive them.

[@Peter-od4pg]

@@DaveDVideoMaker its great to hear from an expert on cool 😎………………………………..🥸 🤣🤣🤣 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿