2021 Toyota Yaris Cross review: The most frugal SUV on the market?

[@lynettealcock198]

Bought one of these 3 weeks ago. Do around 60,000 km per year...much on road and much very rough bush driving. It handles both very well. Very happy with my purchase. Value for money in my book.

[@eltd90]

Hey Lynette, I am think about buying the Yaris Cross. Did you get the AWL or 2WD?

[@jarokenny]

do u still have it? how`s the actual condition?

[@tee1881]

3 years on, may I ask how your car is going? Any added thoughts? Thank you kindly 😊

[@juhasarkka1583]

This is the way a presentation should be done. Detailed impressions, not just technical data. Good work

[@johnstath9666]

We did 3000km in WA at a cost of $100. It ran flawlessly. It hasn’t got a whole lot of power but it’s a Yaris. Storage in the boot was good enough. My only beef was that it would grade my driving.

[@acthudy1929]

I bought Feb 2021 GX model. Love it worth it. Official fuel consumption is 3.8L/100km. Mine shows 3.7L Fill up the fuel once a month. Can go 800km full tank. Paid $31,000 drive away. Best and cheapest Hybrid SUV to me.

[@autonewstv86]

Almost 50 years since the Metric system was introduced, people are still using inches.

[@Tuzi523]

Don't even know how long is one inch LOL

[@Catalina._]

I like inches better

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Wheels are in inches and then the tires are in cm (which strikes me as stubbornly obtuse)

[@jerrymyahzcat]

@@Tuzi523 2.54cm

[@rafarga1980]

Inches sound sexier 😝

[@bruceferguson2748]

Good review, thanks! I purchased one of these 6 weeks ago and still very happy with my decision. With all cars at this price point there is always some compromise to be made, so while narrow rear doors, old fashioned and cheapish seat materials, and some road noise when gunning that engine are downsides, the plus factors hugely outweigh this. They are, in my view, great fuel economy (unusually, this car is more economical around town than on the highway, and 90% of our driving of this car will be in town), a well sorted ride and handling, more low speed oomph than the figures would suggest, and a comprehensive safety system that is unbeaten in this class of vehicle. Others will have different priorities, but for me it’s great!

[@tormodnordskog7702]

Congratulations on choosing a new car Bruce Ferguson , you are guaranteed to be satisfied with it, good reliability and low fuel consumption.

[@jamieallison5864]

We are in the UK and aim to get the new Yaris Cross in 2022 for my wife. I’m a big Toyota fan had the original RAV4 permanent 4 WD. Then got RAV 4 FWD Hybrid with dual gearbox, great for going through floods and change down fast. Now got the latest model, love it but hardly driven due to Covid 19 lockdown. Had to have new battery located in boot replaced due to under use. However, Toyota did replace the battery free of charge. Good Customer Care in the UK.😀

[@estebanposadaduque6415]

.....! Congrats enjoy it !

[@niemanickurwa]

How is it now you had about a year with it Bruce?

[@pipbruce]

@@niemanickurwa just keeps getting better! To my earlier list of pluses, I would now add: comfortable seats for long distance driving, low road noise (unless accelerating very hard), good driving position, and the great planet-saving feeling every time it slips into its silent EV mode. (Yes, I know, it is having almost no effect on the planet whatsoever but it still feels good!). On the negative side, if you are driving up a hill with 4 adults inside, you don’t want to be in a hurry. For us as empty nesters with only the occasional grandchild in tow, that’s never a problem. But the major plus is that both my wife and I are very happy with it and this is the first car over many years of marriage that has overcome that particular hurdle! Well done, Toyota.

[@HughRussell06]

One underrated feature you forgot to mention is this is actually the first Toyota in Australia that can automatically call 000 in a crash like Ford’s emergency assistance

[@richieduck67]

Plus SOS button in the overhead console and also vehicle tracking if your car is stolen

[@HughRussell06]

@@richieduck67 yeah I personally think the new kluge will probably get the MyToyota Connected Services too

[@NicksNetworks]

I have one of these and do mostly city/highway driving and get around 4.2 - 4.3L/100km, its also only a 35L tank so the fuel lasts us about the same as our old 70L camry but is insanely cheaper to fill up. I have found it to be a great little city car and was well worth the money.

[@morishogo144]

That's why I say hybrid is bullshit. I have mazda which is natural aspirated engine no hybrid. 5.4L 100/km mostly city short drives. When i drive longer or faster distances 4.1-4.7L100/km

[@bensyoutube]

​@@morishogo144 What's your point?

[@ayushk4099]

@@morishogo144 hybrid saves a lot in city but useless on motorways

[@robinwatson4282]

@@bensyoutube his point is he's a proud Mazda owner, and likes to reassure himself of his purchase. Where he is completely off-beam is that hybrid works well in city driving, so in conclusion, he's a bit of a dick, basically

[@robinwatson4282]

@@morishogo144 Well, Mazda themselves will disagree with you onthat point, since they will be adopting a hybrid engine shortly...sourced from Toyota, no less!

[@majedbineisa]

Mate ... I'm subscribing to channels more than I could ever watch But for being an honest gentleman and putting the parts times in the beginning.. I'll subscribe with full notifications bell activation Lots of love from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦🇦🇺

[@nickycool77]

Just wanted to say you and the team are really doing a great job with this videos!

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks mate, appreciate it!

[@estebanposadaduque6415]

.... agree ... and do not mind your handsomeness btw ...

[@vtv8man]

Because you did a 0 to 100 test I am now a subscriber! Thank you.

[@TheQueensWish]

I’m so glad I watched this! Thank you! I appreciate this review so much.

[@christospapazoglou9018]

It seems that Toyota took in consideration all comments and big frustration of Australian people about the interior and the model that will be delivered to Europe, seats, gearshift are totally different! They added armrest also!

[@hinelaban4421]

Thanks! I watched the clip on the new version. Will it come to AU though? I wonder if same urban features will apply.

[@srinivasanramamoorthy9026]

The most old fashioned seat cover I have ever seen in any new car in past 10 years

[@vikiviki6949]

True

[@emmadownunder3833]

Yes. It’s hideous.

[@jacopor.grandis8848]

Excellent review, I appreciated your style, the car description and the way you expose your thoughts. It is the first time I access to your channel and immediately subscribed, congratulations.

[@CarExpertAus]

Much appreciated!

[@sandramullen7804]

Been Toyota brand loyal for years ,but have always said , they let themselves down when it comes to the interior of their lesser models , NO LEATHER ! They need to take note and finish them off properly .especially at this price

[@sabrinalai9392]

I had this car for over 2 months now. I like it saves huge amounts of fuel and it is easy to handle too. The downsides are that storage is not a lot, pockets on both sides of the doors are too deep that you can hardly retrieve what you put in there. Also, there is no interior light for rear passenger.

[@dear_doob5689]

I quite like the exterior design. I don't mind the interior as I am not going to look at the seat all the time nor am I going to sleep in it. I have bought one still waiting for the delivery from Japan. I am not a car enthusiast though so I just want a frugal, safe, low profile SUV that can move me. I think this car is a good fit for regular ppl like me.

[@CarExpertAus]

I think you'll like it! It's fun to drive.

[@kadafi4lyf]

How long did you have to wait for delivery?

[@dear_doob5689]

@@kadafi4lyf waited for 6 months and we gave up, switching to whatever available in stock (CHR at that time).

[@leanInHD]

I liked the car and wanted a more in-depth review so I found this. I must say you are an exceptional reviewer. It would never occur to me to check the angle limit for the door opening. I have to turn down the car but you have got a like and subscribe, my friend!! Greetings from Greece

[@goldenfairys]

But why you turned down this car

[@lostre77]

The interior has that 70s vibe with that colour and fabric on the seats, witch I kinda like because it tries to be different . Unfortunately you also get a 70s TV mounted on top of the dash and all the sudden I have that de ja vu feeling. Like I'm in my granny's living room!

[@helmmaster932]

*colour*

[@WhyWouldYouDrawThat]

Thanks for the video. I think it would be interesting if CarExpert included a 5 year cost of ownership rating with each new car. This would assume e.g 15k/year fuel, servicing, new tyre cost. For diesels, ad blue would also be a factor.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for watching! It's a bit tricky to do because we have a lot of international viewers so it's hard to figure out servicing costs for multiple regions. It's something we're looking to integrate into the website though.

[@tolaosaji2469]

thanks a lot for this. it helped me with making a decision today when I went for a test drive

[@HughRussell06]

I’d probably compare this more to the new Kia stonic than the seltos

[@faizxahmad]

I don’t know if I’m an anomaly but I really wished car makers integrated their infotainment screens a bit more seamlessly into the dash. These floating screens really look like one of those early 2000s aftermarket screens people plonked on their dashboards. It’s not attractive at all.

[@eru6ite]

It does have the advantage that it's in your line of sight as opposed to looking down at your dash.

[@ne2256]

I mean... It's slightly too up... But the Peugeot 3008 dashboard still looks awesome

[@westod5502]

"All but black is an additional $500" - "You can also get an additional black roof for $450"

[@philhare4439]

and they use a wrap for the front pillars - what were they thinking?

[@waider]

It's funny how people are willing to pay 500$ for buying black. Nowadays all cars look the same, its either light grey grey dark grey or black...

[@budget.diyguy.australia]

My old man bought a Toyota Corona new in 1977, My first car was a 1981 corrolla van I bought used in 1987, my wife has owned two corrollas and is currently driving a 2011 'sport', I have owned three Diesel Hi Lux's 4x4's and currently own a V6 4x2 Hi Lux and finally,, my company car is a 2018 Yaris which is really cumfy and nice to drive. I can safely say, that mechanically, Toyotas are brilliant, just keep servicing them and they will just keep going. We have never sat on the side of the road waiting for Road Side assistance.. I mean, car companys these days really like to do the hard sell on the ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE thing..? like it's a sure bet your precious Korean or European piece of crap IS in fact.. going to break down..?? If I was cashed up, I would by the Yaris for wifey, simply on the strength that it's a Toyota, I don't even give a shit about the Bells and Whistle's.

[@richieduck67]

Just need the brown cardigan to go with the interior

[@CharcoaI]

Yes!!! Been waiting for this review! 😁

[@CarExpertAus]

Hope you like it!

[@michaelryan8022]

Only had the car for 10 days. Petrol economy first showed 7.1 Now its down to 5.2 Hope it goes as low as Toyota promises. Otherwise great car to drive. Lots of plastics and no front arm rest for driver. Accelerates from a start very smartly. Fingers crossed it lives up to what Toyota has promised.

[@Mikey-cc2ny]

4:33"U don't have anywhere to rest your body bits😂😂😂"

[@CarExpertAus]

😅

[@Poundy]

wait, what? Pay MORE to add a black roof? Heck no! I agree that it looks nice, but no no no no no... it's Australia, park the thing in the sun at all and you get a sweatbox with way too much retained heat! As the 2nd driver of a Renault Captur with a black roof, there's no way I'd take that option. If I had to, I'd pay extra so they DIDN'T paint it black !

[@visibleconfusion9513]

Exactly

[@sambhrantlamba]

Or, you can paint roof whit. Like mini cooper does it, white roof and white outside mirrors, looks really good

[@mrnicktoyou]

Toyota always have outdated infotainment systems. It's ridiculous.

[@CarExpertAus]

European versions have bigger infotainment systems, we miss out unfortunately.

[@tectorama]

Interesting review. We have just bought a 2021 Yaris. The only difference to the Cross seems to be the larger boot (trunk)

[@yourlocalidiot69420]

I think the smaller touchscreen in the car is a good thing because first, it's a car, not an iPad on wheels and also that smaller screen leaves space for buttons and dials, so you can navigate around the system faster and also change the radio station without looking.

[@Peter-od4pg]

One of the best review’s on the Yaris Cross hybrid ‘ I am waiting For my Yaris cross Hybrid excel ‘ to arrive in march As I am in my late 50s this seems to me to be one of the Best alternatives to the combustion engine ? And lets face it If I can get to 7 good years with this motor’ it can’t be bad 👍 🇬🇧

[@cyrilthomas9730]

Well, Toyota's becoming more and more modern!

[@Minaleecious]

I have a problem with it not having armrest.

[@hughventer2934]

For $36k I would be expecting a lot better, the infotainment, the cheapness and look of the interior it isn’t worth it

[@robertvanempel5810]

Your review is the best part of this car. Wife organised an test drive for me to try it. I went, saw and left. The Urban is the best equipped, but that awful interior choice is unbelievable. Toyota could have picked black, grey, beige etc, but they went with poop.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for watching anyway!

[@PamelaFreeman]

Yes, Throwback to the 70s, I was there the first time and hated the brown then!

[@philippicmen7558]

Don’t think of it as poop, think of it as chocolate, yum!😉

[@Thane1607]

That brown seats and the front bumper needs to be replaced when they refresh the model on a few years. That infotainment system should of been ditched back in 2017. No centre arm rest and lack of centre console storage just rounds out the list of missteps Toyota took by rushing their first small crossover to market

[@jennifergeh6417]

Considering Yaris Cross Hybrid as downsizer for reliability, economy & value for money in a small SUV. Looking good 👍

[@KenjiKitahara]

Does the AU version have parking assist?

[@dennisfrancisco5686]

Tell me, which dealer offers a 24 hour test drive? I asked a toyota dealer before and they said they don’t do that. I don’t think anyone does, but they should.

[@devikakocherla6962]

If you had to choose between Toyota Yaris Cross and Hyundai Kona Elite - which would win overall?

[@HowToGuyChannel]

Yaris much better

[@Interesting_stuff-_-51]

I test drove this, really wishing they came with a more premium interior ie centre console, black interior option and a panoramic sunroof... just like the Adventure version europe gets.. why do we miss out? Otherwise i really like the car. I'm almost tempted to hold out in hopes that we get a better version in the future

[@mahamedyussuf7055]

Brilliant design well done to toyota. Toyota should have produce this sort of cars long time ago.

[@baksheesh101]

Test drove this and a CHR. The interior and the engine vibration killed it, we went CHR hornet yellow and black roof, much easier to live with. Hope Toyota sort it out in the next model, no brown cardigan interior.

[@sionnean]

Same choice

[@goprob1]

Hi Paul, been a fan of yours for years, your best asset is you don't waffle on and just stick to the facts! Unlike the CARWOW guy! I like his content but he just carries on about irrelevant stuff!

[@pratapp]

Looks stylish on the outside, the inside reminds me of a 70s throwback with the brown. I miss the durometer readings during the video rather than clicking elsewhere after watching.

[@michaelryan8022]

Had difficulty in setting cruise control on my GXL 2021 model hybrid. Engine is noisy when accelerating up to higher speeds. Does not like bumps & humps on the road and small pot holes. Seat belt is difficult to get at when putting it on in the drivers seat. Instrument panel behind steering wheel is difficult to see when driving

[@pteacademicturkish364]

BIG THANKS. it contains all we need to know in an objective fashion

[@graemehunter5403]

Saw one today they look great.

[@Mo.Jo.]

I hope they bring this to the US/Canada.

[@demagab]

Last time I saw a shifter without a covering boot was like 15 years ago

[@shelbyfanman]

Back end 👍 Front end 👎

[@narellereed589]

Best car tester on the web ,

[@jgc4703]

Been waiting for this. Hope you get the Kona soon too.

[@danijel124]

Its a solid car but without the center arm rest its a bit of a turn off... Considering it costs literaly a few dollars for the maufacturer to install it as stock... And what a difference it makes...

[@Illuminatio]

All that interior brown plastic reminds me of the Midas Venice mixing consoles, which I was a big fan of. However, that was in 2011, so on a 2021 car, it seems a bit retro. I'm still quite keen to get one, though!

[@rebeccagavinhaskell1093]

can’t wait for mine to arrive but the new one with the black leather seats etc

[@terrijones1689]

Paul, love your reviews but I must give you a quick physics lesson regarding your incorrect statements made in this video. The energy a car uses as it gains speed is proportional to the square of its velocity (look up the formula for kinetic energy of a moving body), therefore as a car gets faster it takes more energy to gain additional speed not less as you said in your video. The example you give about the box is completely erroneous because in that case there is a large amount of static friction between the box and the floor, and a hard push is required to overcome this. Once it is overcome the dynamic friction is a lot less so the box will feel easier to push. There is not a lot of static friction with a car as it rolls on bearings. The effort required to get it moving is due to its mass only. And once moving it takes greater and greater energy to increase the speed. Look at the 0 to 50kph time for any car and then look at the 0 to 100kph time. The addition 50kph takes much longer than 2x the 0 to 50kph time. If your theory was correct it would take less. Hybrid cars accelerate well because of the torque of the electric motor is available immediately and therefore they have good low down power. This electric power is less evident as the ICE spools up and produces greater amount of power. Keep up the good work. Thanks Terry

[@mariaaranda9851]

Is the Yaris engine a MAZDA engine?

[@Subixee]

Difference between this and a CHR is?

[@csandreas1]

In countries with low cost fuel and short distances, hybrid is not worth at all... Also harder to sell

[@stevemcdonald8108]

Great car !! Hope get the Exel trim , what was the price for Exel trim 2024

[@normalverteilung6915]

Why is the driverseat on the wrong side?

[@Cooliemasteroz]

Although it's a bit expensive I just ordered a 2WD GXL hybrid as I reckon with the price of fuel likely to continue to rise as well as more inflation highly likely I see it almost as an investment. I would be curious to know what if any run in procedures are recommended.

[@tousshong9438]

I like the over profile of the new Yaris Cross except the front view, it looks like mouse as you stare at it. Trunk opening could be bigger. Nice new ride.

[@kelvpoon]

The Yaris face is prettier. This one is crossed.

[@SaruwatariMasahiro]

Also it's an eCVT, it has gears

[@ryleyj2093]

Nice review, Any chances of a Skoda Kamiq review soon?

[@CarExpertAus]

Trying to get our hands on one at the moment!

[@MareeJaeger]

@@CarExpertAus Skoda says sales of the Kamiq 85TSI will exhaust its current dealer stocks within a matter of weeks, with "little likelihood of re-supply before the end of 2021".

[@miltonm.muriungi203]

Why have you NOT done Toyota corolla cross?

[@vipulpathak550]

Can you please make video for Toyota corolla cross....

[@wayneheyes904]

That colour not available in uk

[@realyzm]

I just wanna know if it’ll ever be released in the US?

[@whatever5922]

I hope they start selling this in American markets, I’d kill to have one like this

[@TheSynecdoche]

Like the Yaris, designed for Europe, by Toyota's French studio. I suppose they expect the Corolla Cross to be more appreciated elsewhere.

[@ezekielwebb9335]

Hey Paul awesome review really enjoyed it do you think you could do a review on the mg zst that would be great thanks

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for watching! We'll see if we can get our hands on one. Next up will be the ZS EV.

[@DamirVidovic-pf2pk]

​@@CarExpertAus Hello Paul Maric. I know a Paul Maric.

[@chezraks]

Should I get this or a Mazda CX30?

[@th-l8936]

It's so weird, the Puma looks awful in pictures but great in person: the Yaris Cross looks great in pictures but rank in real life

[@gallahant]

The Puma is so much sexier than this little ugly bucket on wheels. Toyota clearly didnt think this car through and rushed it out the factory.

[@chips1889]

Can you get it with a spare tyre and a real handbrake?

[@Ivorberry]

Have been waiting for Mini 4x4 since urban cruiser departed (a great little car). Interior style typical Toyota. Not going to provide a wow response, but at the end of the day Audi , BMW etc are mostly plastic anyway with a little decoration. Toyota give the 5 year warranty and minimum of trouble. Looking forward to trying it when it arrives in the UK.

[@vasii7431]

Hi Phil, did you buy it at the end? If, yes, can you say how's it!! I heard that in uk it arrived this summer but really I just saw it only today online 😅😅

[@nevillecottee7629]

Does it have an emergency manual release for the fuel filler door?

[@davidcoleman4941]

Can it easily ova take a road train?

[@deefer]

No armrest in the centre console is a deal killer for me

[@dianaking8828]

Bulging wheel arches are silly given they are created by reducing the internal width for passengers.

[@ashalim79]

those seats look like it's from my dad's car...when I was born...in the 70s...

[@CarExpertAus]

😅

[@kn1t30wl]

@CarExpert This is the Yaris where you can open the boot using the sensor at the back bottom of the car by using your foot right?

[@rebeccap4771]

Yes!

[@brahadeeshsuresh500]

Next gen vitara brezza?

[@jeffstryker1454]

My wife wanted one of these but I managed to talk her out of it and purchase a Mazda cx30 instead much better car. Picking it up next week.

[@jojorabbit61]

Congratulations to your wife mate

[@borinvlogs]

We just collected 2021 CHR Orange Edition (2 litre Hybrid) here in UK a few weeks ago. Test drove the Yaris Hybrid before and didn't like it much.

[@CarExpertAus]

We'd love to get that spec in Australia! We only get the 1.8-litre hybrid.

[@ramagoh]

CMIIW... yaris cross should be face to face with Kia stonic right? Caz it's base on it's hatchback, above stonic there r sonet and then seltos... On small segment

[@jeanhollier524]

0m.

[@somat111]

Thought this hideous colour combination reminded of something... did some labouring in the mid '90s and the bosses ute was a sky-blue XF Falcon Ute with a brown interior. Didn't think much of that colour combo then either!

[@CarExpertAus]

But probably worth a million bucks today! 😅

[@graemewy]

Thanks for your review - you mentioned a 24 hour test drive - is that something dealers generally allow these days? im thinking of buying a Mazda 3 Astina Hatch in Manuel - are you aware of a 24 hour test drive with Mazda Dealers in Sydney?

[@kateb5614]

Best to ask Manuel himself 😜

[@Tomato_andtomato]

Thanks for the review! Just wondering does yaris cross have auto-parking systems?

[@CarExpertAus]

Unfortunately not!

[@FabExoN]

No 12v socket in the boot?

[@SCELO_MYEZA.]

I still prefer a Corolla Cross over this.. it's still a great car don't get me wrong.

[@CarExpertAus]

Looking forward to driving the Corolla Cross!

[@nebiyu7001]

Does a Ferrari g34 engine fit in the cabin

[@ell_dorad0]

Best Video!!

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks!

[@tashiwangdi261]

Yaris cross variant in Europe and Australia is totally different…..the Toyota sees Australia as a cheap market….

[@Teroic1]

I have done the test drive it feels very light in terms of driving the nose and the car it’s not for me .