Toyota Yaris Cross Review: No Matter What You Think, You're Wrong | Carfection 4K

[@raycyrousseau]

I have had this car for 3months and I love it. I thought it would be too small and it is perfect. I am 5’8, I sit comfortably. It is actually pretty fast, well planted on the highway, feels like a bigger car when on highway. And the engine isn’t as loud as they make it sound.

[@alexdunlopuk]

Thank you. Everyone over 6 foot salutes you. We'll stay away

[@Notverygoodatall]

Don't tell me I'm wrong. I didnt even say anything.

[@Goodman-4525]

There, you're wrong

[@blarkdexture8899]

Me too

[@AR-rs2dy]

You're not wrong but your attitude stinks.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Yes you are right mate

[@kalui96]

you just said something now. if you werent wrong before, you are now

[@HG504X]

Looks rather sharp. If you're after something reliable, reasonably small, affordable and practical for its size its got it all.

[@jameshogg601]

Those arches are horrendous

[@Baj64]

@@jameshogg601 Agreed. Once you see them... they're hard to forget !

[@rdmz135]

Why not just buy a Corolla? More practical and drives better

[@youtubeisproCCP]

@@rdmz135 Do you mean the Corolla Cross? Sorry I’m in Japan, test drove all of them. The Yaris Cross is the nicest to look at but the Corolla Cross yes is very good to drive. Still REAKS of Corolla interior though. lol

[@damo5701]

Doesn't have a spare wheel in that spec. Doesn't have much go on the open road, although its ok round town. Oh, it does have a crap interior.

[@katzicael]

My Parents have one, and only after I sold them on it (they didn't originally like it) after spending a week in a demo, it's a Brilliant car!

[@bighands69]

So you bullied your parents into getting a car that you want people to drive. That is very common occurrence in the modern world. Did you make them wear masks as well.

[@katuiran]

​@@bighands69yes coz mask saves lives.

[@rickicoughlan8299]

I've had my 2023 Yaris Cross GXL AWD hybrid for 3 months. That's the mid range model here in Australia. I have been averaging 3.3 litres per 100km in that time driving in 50% peak hour traffic in Sydney and 50% on a motorway. That's better than 100mpg and so I pay for the petrol on rare occasions and get the electricity for free. I find it super comfy and the handling and drive feel/responsiveness is excellent. I find the build and materials to be excellent too. The safety features are great but I turn off the lane assist as I feel like it might interfere with minimising rolling resistance now and again and that's all important in a hybrid. The CVT gearbox is quiet and as described here, it is snappy when you put your foot down but if you drive for economy and learn how to make use of rolling resistance and 'pulsing' and 'floating' and 'rolling' to keep the regen up, it's a lot of fun and very relaxing. I find that I get the most economy out of this car by driving in normal mode, as this manages the rolling resistance - regen balance best. I adore this car and can't believe anyone would purchase any other car in this class. In the Aussie model we have to plug our phone in for Apple Carplay (and whatever the Android thing is) and that and the lack of a spare tyre are the only drawbacks. Forget the nonsense criticism about rear doors which 'don't open wide enough', very, very few who need to put a baby seat in a car will be looking at a car this size. They should go for the Corolla Cross hybrid. Oh yeah, I bought a new spare wheel for when I take it over the ranges into the outback, where, being an AWD it can handle almost any road Australia has to offer. It's smart and efficient in the city and does what I want it to do in the bush and looks good doing it.

[@serdarduyar9517]

it's been 2 months since inşallah bought mine. my average is 4,9 L/100 KM. Thanks for your detailed comment.

[@Fro19]

Thanks for this. Great level of detail You might have just helped me make my mind up and get one 🙌

[@graemecouch5010]

And its a Toyota !

[@jamiljafri4841]

Thank you for giving the CVT a fair chance. It gets a bad wrap when it does have valuable use cases in town cars.

[@dr.science_0177]

Agreed. CVT is fine as long as you're not using it for speed in which is not it's intended use

[@artieartya]

Honestly, I think Nissan is the one that ruined the CVT name. I was fortunate enough to have My Nissan last over 10 years before trading it in and not gonna lie. I beat the crap out of that thing I didn’t give a damn every single greenlight. I just stomped that gas pedal to the floor. From what I understand Toyotas CVT are far superior and they’re Nissan CVT’s way more reliable because they have a first gear

[@TheNewcastlePilot]

I have one of these in black - steering feel is actually quite nice. Coming from an Abarth Spider, it handles quite well for it's purpose. Lovely and quiet (unless you floor it of course) - makes you very relaxed driving this. Can easily get 70mpg on a mixed route.

[@thomasodetinape4180]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@thomasodetinape4180]

Lucky if your getting 40 mpg. It's trash

[@TheNewcastlePilot]

@thomasodetinape4180 I must drive like a granny then lol. Depends. If you know the route you can use electric only if you're easy on the power. Prediction.

[@thomasodetinape4180]

@@TheNewcastlePilot it was an over priced dog The EV function was a joke Loud engine and weird shifting Junk to me I sold it after 5 mos

[@theladyfingers___]

I actually really like the looks. I just wish they'd offer a manual AWD.

[@CaptainHoratioPugwash]

I think you're looking for the Fiat Panda 4x4 Cross Hybrid.

[@theladyfingers___]

@@CaptainHoratioPugwash Fix It Again Tony!

[@bunface]

For something like this, with its hybrid system, a manual will be too much to ask for. However a proper AWD system will be just awesome, would love to take one for light off roading.

[@Driftuner]

@@bunface well, the awd in this car is actually quite "proper", since the electric motors go to the back wheel-hubs and act as a "perfect" center and rear differential. The performance of the awd should be really good on this car..

[@nicksokolis6343]

They do offer an awd system at least.

[@JohnPlant90]

But not a CVT with cone pulleys and belts. It has a Power Split device to share or combine engine and motor - seamlessly.

[@kevlarnegative]

Toyota knows it won't be used much outside a city. Toyota makes it look like a small SUV and gives it a Cross name. Nonsense!

[@Kepe]

That's marketing and the regular average car buyer for you. Market the car as something for people with active lifestyles who go on adventures to mountains and beaches and forests. The car will be bought by people with 1,8 kids and it'll be used for grocery shopping and dropping kids off at school. SUVs are the most stupid class of cars currently being made and ppl who buy them are gullible idiots and victims of marketing. Nobody needs an SUV. There's a better, cheaper and more efficient car for every need people might have. Hatchback, sedan, wagon, lifted off-roady wagon, off-roader, sports car. Those cover everyone's needs except vanity and desire to be just like everyone else: stupid.

[@AlfieGoodrich]

Have used one of these in lots of situations in Japan: city, country, beach, mountains. Great car.

[@numbereightyseven]

Oh the indignation! Get a life.

[@carlosandleon]

You know the regular Yaris exists right

[@bighands69]

But that is what the civil service class who read the guardian have achieved. They do not want working class people driving cars. They probably think working class people are dangerous in cars and are not of the proper cultural level to live such an independent life. That means their semi rural communities can now be truly insulated from the working class council estate scum that they will mock as chavs/racists and brexiteers.

[@Lulu.m.n.lucrezia]

Most of Yaris Cross reviews compares it to Ford Puma or VW Troc especially in terms of speed, pickup, sporty driving and so on, but Puma is only mild hybrid not full and Troc isn’t electrified at all… and that’s a matter also taking about price… I don’t think they can be put exactly at the same level

[@dcornwell7130]

I know, it's ludicrous to think that the sort of people buying this are bothered that a Puma can go round bends at 10mph faster without rolling over!

[@kaloyanerusalimov]

"The Yaris Cross probably isn't going to be driven that much outside of town" Yaris Cross, you say......cross?

[@thecraigmachine69]

They only thing this will cross is the kerb on to the footpath to park preventing moms with buggies and wheel chairs users from passing.

[@CamperIV]

@@thecraigmachine69 That's not really true, it's been tested in bumpy offroads and muddy hills and rainy forests and it performed quite great for what it is. Look it up

[@jetpigeon8758]

One issue with this car is the EV (Electric) side of the transmission will only function when the car is up to normal operating temperature. However I used to drive a 1 litre VW T-ROC and that cost me £70 per week in fuel, this car costs me £40, Happy days.

[@shroomyesc]

My problem is the Yaris Cross (in a lot of markets at least) costs more than competitors two classes above...

[@milosilic23]

Yup. Saw one where i live, looks brilliant but was 27 000 euros...

[@adriano1633]

@@milosilic23 Toyota's have 10 year guarantee. Factor that in, vs the puny 2 year guarantee most American + European brands give.

[@simonwhalley1743]

Only Carfection can make a review on a car like this absolutely watchable. Great stuff.

[@KissTheGreat]

The new London cabs basically do this too, but better! They can be plugged in, but they also have a petrol engine, but the petrol engine never directly drives the wheels. It’s just there to turn petrol into electricity that it stores in the batteries and uses to move itself around. So it too is very efficient.

[@DlStreamnet]

Turn spinny bang bang into sparky magic before turning it back into spinny spinny rolly rolly? Sounds like efficient.

[@alanmay7929]

Toyota plugin hybrid also does the same, plus it doesn’t have a real gearbox, it’s just two motors and set of planetary gears and rear electric motor on the phev

[@KissTheGreat]

@@DlStreamnet it is! Especially when you can plug it in to make sparky magic, you might never need spin bang bang at all depending on how much you drive!

[@bighands69]

It is all a load of nonsense being pushed by a carbon cult.

[@jetpigeon8758]

Having any kind of vehicle that you can plug in will not be suitable for many millions of people who live in terraced properties and high rise tower blocks etc. You need either a garage or at least a driveway. otherwise you cannot legally get the power to the vehicle. If you lived in a terraced house and your car is parked outside you cannot have a cable across the pavement, it would be a trip hazard.

[@alfamonk]

It's an enjoyable drive - 3cyl sounds ok, decent mid-range torque, nice compliant ride and it grips well. I test drove one recently and out of several cars including EV6 and Ioniq5 I had most fun in this.

[@arturasminkelis3241]

More then ev6???? It has around 400 bhp how come this Yaris is better for you ?

[@j77soroliver87]

I have this car more than a four months, I love it, nothing is wrong with the car, pure Toyota perfection

[@wacs6308]

Everything you say about this car is applicable to you, unexciting but doing the job.

[@1MrBryn]

Honestly, I get all my kicks from a motorcycle these days, so this is actually a pretty great daily driver.

[@paulm6481]

Really cool looking, another winner for Toyota.

[@peter.7267]

Ok we are always going to get the anti Toyota review’s ! I picked my Yaris Cross Excel on the 1st of march and after 46 years of driving this car is one of the best cars that I have owned ‘ the 72 MPG is great ? It seemed to be getting low on fuel the other day you can imagine my surprise at nearly filling the tank with just 20 quid And before you tell me about the size of the tank it came up on the screen 280 genuine miles to go Ok when we get through all the crappy Hybrid cars being knocked out’ by the automobile also rans ‘the Toyota reliability will shine through watch this space As the UK just doesn’t have the Infrastructure for all Electric vehicles yet FACT” And as for the guy who gave this review It sounds just like that he wants to drive a big Vroom Vroom 🤷🏼‍♂️ Get some time in feller and then you try and tell your Granny 👵🏼 how to suck eggs

[@oliverstemp9132]

Extremely pleasant like all Toyota hybrids, looks interesting too. Let’s go for it.

[@bighands69]

It is a premium luxury car and not for the everyday working class person.

[@dcornwell7130]

Indeed and the reliability as well My wife has a 2014 Yaris hybrid and it has never had a fault. Just tyres, one exhaust couple of bulbs etc. Plus when you have it serviced by Toyota they give you a new one year warranty on the hybrid battery whatever its age.

[@dcornwell7130]

I never understand petrolheads' obsession with the sound the doors make when they close or what percent of the plastic makes a scratchy sound and I congratulate you for largely ignoring that and understanding this is for former boy racers, like me, now in their 70's who did the Mini Cooper 'S' in the sixties and now just want a quiet, comfortable easy drive! Good review because you understand what you are reviewing. Never seen a person in their 70's reviewing a Ferrari and saying it is too low, too bumpy and goes much too fast when you press the accelerator. 😅

[@metalmicky]

Right with your comments, Cooper s in the sixties seventies everywhere flat out ! Your age now slowing down ,saving money and this ticks the boxes for me as well!

[@nathanb2100]

To be honest, I quite like the look of this Yaris Cross 😃👌. I would pick it over something like a Juke 👍

[@bartoszmiki6774]

Juke is the worst looking car in the world. It's hardly a complement for this Yaris

[@MrSparklespring]

The Nissan Puke...also people with bad taste must be served!

[@bartoszmiki6774]

It's so sad that we get another crossover instead of something that looks and drives good. I hate that people are buying this SUV, CUV crap

[@oliverstemp9132]

Just get a Yaris then

[@Trendyflute]

I agree to a point but when you're talking about "crossovers" that are this small and car-based, just think of them as a slightly tall hatchback because that's what they are at this point. And honestly for a lot of people's comfort it's easier to get in and out of, a little ride height and suspension control is appreciated in a lot of countries where road quality isn't perfect. At this point crossovers have been watered down so much from being big nearly-trucks to being slightly tall cars, it's not worth getting that upset about anymore.

[@alfamonk]

It looks good and drives pretty well.

[@carlosandleon]

You know the regular Yaris exists right? What's the point of your bitching?

[@lizziedripping71]

I actually LIKE piano black surfaces. I have a small micro fibre cloth in the car & a quick flip over leaves them sparkling.

[@philgifford8258]

They need to do a two door commercial version. Lots of companies don't have overnight storage for their delivery vehicles so drivers take them home. Lots of drivers don't have charging for electric vehicle at home so they're no use. There's a gap in the market. Knock a bit off the price for not having to fit rear seats, windows etc. & I reckon they could sell loads.

[@eggy1962]

Good suggestion i agree, anything to get those huge transit size vehicles off domestic streets would be a blessing. With all the commercial vehicles plus huge suv’s parking is horrendous….try living in terraced streets

[@mrezagholami]

I just got my New Yaris cross two weeks ago! I would say it is really below my exceptions, there is rattling noise when driving around 50k/h!

[@W0o0dy]

Take it back and let them sort it out.. or maybe it's so quiet your sunglasses in the cupholders rattle instead of the car?

[@djc2609]

It's normal for this car. blame the 3 cylinder engine. It buzzes whenever the engine kicks in and worse when you floor it

[@johnsim3722]

I disagreed with your eye rolling until you mentioned the price... Decent little car, but what a price!!! I even wondered if the performance was dangerously slow for getting out of junctions, but you answered that saying it's pretty quick off the line with the electric motor. For what it is there's not a lot to dislike, but the price. I was going to say you'd have to save a lot of petrol to be worthwhile buying this, but then I realised I've just spend the most ever filling my car the other night... Yeah, your review was more informative and educational than I expected it would be. ;-)

[@numbereightyseven]

Over the life of the vehicle, this could well be the cheaper option. 15 or more years of nothing breaking; never being inconvenienced by time off the road. That's been my 24-year experience of owning aging Toyotas. I'd never own a European car without also having a Toyota in the driveway.

[@johnsim3722]

@@numbereightyseven I've looked at them but never got a chance to buy, the ducks just didn't align. I have, however, ran a Subaru Impreza WRX and it was superb. Bought new and over my five year ownership I only had problems with ball joints on anti-roll bars that were replaced under warranty (they were making a noise on bumps). Frustrating that the hatchback that replaced it wasn't good enough to buy, which led me to a BMW which spent so much time at the dealership the service manager friended me on Facebook!

[@daxx10]

@@numbereightyseven Adding to that, the hybrid has far fewer moving parts (the difference is in the thousands). Service interval of 12 months is nice. Another issue some people have is potential battery replacement cost. Toyota's warranty is very generous but, even if you had to replace it after 10 years, the savings in other areas would more than cover it. As a low mileage user, myself, I've seen recommendations that an HEV is not for me. Give it a run for an hour every month to charge the battery and it'll be fine; even then, the warranty is likely to cover most problems.

[@bighands69]

@@johnsim3722 Like all hybrid and electric cars they are for wealthy people and not for the working class. When cars go fully electric/hybrid it will mean that ordinary working people will not be able to have a car. This will further push people into the cities causing more problems. Those with the money will be able to live in their semi rural communities pretending they are in the countryside while their favorite waitrose and starbucks is within a 5 minute drive. And they will not have to deal with poor people as they will not be able to travel to where they live.

[@johnsim3722]

@@bighands69 I roll my eyes when someone says "working class", it's a simple form of jealousy over those who earn more. Whoever you are, no matter the amount, if you're working to earn a wage you're working class. It covers practically everybody. As for your point, I think you meant it's only for those on a higher wage. Lower earners will struggle to afford to buy. And in that respect, right now, you're right. What we need is a step change in battery technology. Once it can store ten times what it can now, reducing battery needs by 90%, that will make a huge different to the affordability of EVs.

[@Dreadlocker3]

The Goat edit in the intro blew me away

[@HesteBremse]

Absolutely brilliant entertaining review 😂🙏 Your energy, pauses and “irony” is ace 🥇 - with the current energy crisis this makes huge sense and if not get the Yaris GR or get a Puma ST or the Korean mad crossover suv.

[@Goodman-4525]

No it does not make sense, no small SUVs ever do. Get a Yaris

[@yaboiyosef7640]

And you can't even buy a GR anymore

[@HesteBremse]

@@yaboiyosef7640 No you properly would have to get lucky for used one.

[@HesteBremse]

@@Goodman-4525 I will in fact agree to that statement, SUVs are not needed for 95% of the time.

[@cra_55]

"Ma! Ma! Those supercar review guys made an episode for you."

[@flacjacket]

That is basically exactly what I expected, I guess the title isn't aimed at me specifically.

[@fergus1948]

Have Toyota solved the battery issue that causes the car to fail to start if only used for short journeys or if it is only driven infrequently?

[@nickhickson8738]

Not mentioned here I notice and probably not at the dealers when they are trying to get you to buy one!

[@treyquattro]

it's a good-looking little car. Pity about the CVT.

[@daxx10]

Reviewer is WRONG about the CVT. Yaris (and Cross) 2021-present are e-CVT and don't have the weirdness of belt & cone CVT. I see you have 6 likes after 10 days, so this must be a concern for others which this parrot has reinforced, rather than cleared up. Most serious reviewers can't notice it -- they only comment on it because they've read the "CVT" from "e-CVT" and assume it is comparable and will turn people off. As for "Only your Nana would look at this", well, he's obviously batting for the competition. ps - I own one, he doesn't.

[@paulelverstone8677]

998k - it's getting there :o) I don't hate this car - there is a place for it and I'm sure many people, who do not share 'for the thrill of driving', will like it also. It's also a little refreshing amongst the current trend for restomods and the regular exoticar to see an ordinary car review of a good car, like the Duster. Did make me think though: based on a Yaris. ISTR Rav4's being about this size at some time...

[@Driftuner]

This car is awesome i love it

[@bobbailey7024]

I think you'll find it's an E-CVT gearbox. No belt to be seen but I believe it uses epicyclic gears, and I don't think you mentioned the 10 year warranty provided you have the car serviced at a Toyota garage once a year.

[@doublett4193]

My Blade (jdm) has CVT and 4wd. Never let me down.

[@kalefajita2722]

Alex could talk about rocks for 2 hours and I would be glued to my chair with excitement.

[@fasthracing]

Get out more

[@McStealy]

You've kinda sold me on this

[@Trendyflute]

Great video and actually a neat little car for a lot of people.

[@AlMurtaqa]

Is the filming location near Cheddar Gorge by any chance? Such a hidden gem that place is!

[@neiladam2832]

It is cheddar gorge.

[@whatthe6532]

Haha. How do you define hidden?

[@stephengilchrist6595]

My first hybrid was the RAV4. I'm downsizing to the Yaris and it seems like the Yaris Cross will just be the RAVS younger brother...

[@portland573]

My daily is a GR Yaris. Totally different beast, but there is a huge market for this sort of thing. Impressive engineering...

[@bighands69]

The only market for it is with guardian readers who will want to force such things on everybody.

[@portland573]

@@bighands69 nah, most motorists these days don't want or need cars homologated for rallying, they want something that is a cheap, practical runaround that will work for years. I happen to have a homologation special that defies laws of physics, but back seats fold totally flat to accommodate big loads and kids kit in the back when they're up. Oh yes, and ten year warranty you suspect you're not going to need...

[@bighands69]

@@portland573 You are proving my point. It is not cheap at £28000. Only a typical Guardian reader could afford one on their civil service management salaries.

[@portland573]

@@bighands69 here's the news. There are no longer cheap reliable new cars. If you're on a low wage, no-one has made cars aimed at you for yonks. Closest to true budget that won't fall to bits in a few months is Dacia. The market for this "buy one last petrol car on finance or loan to last 20+ years" is enormous. Dacias are great for the cash, but there's a massive leap in price to the next tier up. If you want to roll the dice on a PSA built hunk, good luck with that. More folk want something new or nearly new that has done some depreciation already, but will not be a "Friday car" Renault Mk2 Clio 1.2 16v was probably the last genuine bargain small family car (could argue for Corsa of that era too) You're effectively looking at 20k for one new now. Similar for Corsa. People will pay more for a more reliable car. In recent years, Toyota have raised the stakes. You don't throw 5 and 10 year warranties around if you expect to pay out on them.

[@bighands69]

@@portland573 Somebody who is on an industrial wage in the UK year could not afford a £28000 small car. You can try and claim that this is normal but it is going to be a nightmare for the working class in trying to afford things as basic as a small car. The fact this has to be argued is beyond belief. You are just proving my point.

[@rufysufy]

Man this thing seems to be everywhere right now, along side the new ford kuga.

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

You can only compare against Renault capture, Hyundai Kona, Honda HRV, & Kia Niro, they are all self charging Hybrid. The Ford Puma & the like are mild Hybrid. Completely different. If you are going to do car reviews, then do your home work first.

[@Theoriginalramjammer]

After all the content and reviews of awesome exotica, could this, the review of the mighty Yaris Cross, take Carfection to 1million subs?? 😜

[@Theoriginalramjammer]

1 million subs achieved!! Big up the Yaris Cross 🤘🤖

[@foggyblues13]

That's an attractive little car!

[@arnaudvilliard2008]

Hybrids have been functioning like that for what, twenty years, now?

[@W0o0dy]

No mate... It's a Toyota Hybrid. Please don't compare that to regular mediocre Hybrids. Toyota really knows it's stuff. They don't break, they are almost always more fuel efficient and yes it has a CVT..but of you learn how to drive that properly and not like an oaf with clogs on it's actually really good, quiet and swift. Just have to get rid of the right foot to the floor defect most of us have made to be normal behaviour. (And yes I'm a petrolhead with a rwd manual, inefficient fun car in the garage)

[@williammillard687]

The Yaris Cross reminds me of a 1970's Ami 6/8 (from the front)

[@sheumais63]

It should be interesting as Toyota roll out their solid state batteries in their hybrid models. Lighter weight, faster charging, longer range and less combustible.

[@DouglasRosser]

The RAV4 uses a planetary gear CVT, which has much higher reliability than belt types. Which type is the YarisCROSS using?

[@johnkeepin7527]

All the current Toyota hybrids use planetary gears for the transmission - continuously variable gear ratio between the engine and the output, and fixed ratio between the traction motor and the output shaft. It’s controlled electronically, hence the term eCVT. I’m used to one in an older Yaris hybrid.

[@jockfaire]

After my very bad experience with a Nissan X-Trail CVT, i ain't going anywhere close to any vehicle with that type of transmission whether its the planetary or belt type.

[@HawkMillFarm]

If it pulled from both ends, its doesn't does it! it would be a good replacement for a Panda 4x4 to bounce around the countryside. looks good.

[@oliverstemp9132]

You can have a 4WD version

[@dcornwell7130]

It can there is a 4WD version

[@wintermagebarthow8481]

Isn't it just a depowered Rav4? But seriously, it was a good review, beautiful scenery, nice camera work and filled with dry wit.

[@higurro]

For added clicks, you could have written "Your wrong". I'd have clicked, enraged, and then been distracted by the quality entertainment.

[@iamalienfrommars9215]

My favourite dream car for 2022/2023. Any delivery to Mars?

[@ambertudor]

JC how far can the car go on just the battery???????

[@AlamAhmad-ur8sq]

You not told others about (B) mode when you go down hills it gives you a full battery and you don't have to use the brakes as much it's saves your brakes pads and fuel

[@aleksandraplavsic87]

It’s beautiful ❤

[@kittrainbow7]

Very nice and smart format 👍 It would be also nice a GR AWD "mo powa!" version.

[@jetpigeon8758]

This car is nothing like a YARIS, it is 4 inches taller, 1 inch wider and 9 inches longer. Also it looks nothing like a YARIS. Why did TOYOTA not give it a new name?

[@DinosaurJuiceCars]

The petrol engine never drives the wheels in a Toyota hybrid system! Every time reviews get this wrong! It is a ECVT! The petrol engine is only connected to a generator!

[@PixelisedPaul]

In that case why bother having a gearbox at all? A motor should drive it from zero to it's maximum speed without one...

[@DinosaurJuiceCars]

@@PixelisedPaul it doesn't have a gearbox. It is a fixed drive from the electric motor to the wheel (through a reduction gear). The load on the engine from the generator and the difference power requirements when driving means the rpm of the engine changes similar to a engine connected to a CVT gearbox so for marketing purposes Toyota called the system the eCVT.

[@persevere777]

top gear made one of these over ten years ago .....and they called it.......Geoff....

[@kalmmonke5037]

why does prius c get less mpg than this small suv? and prius only gets 5-8 more mpg?

[@jacquesduplessis8944]

Surely it's in line with the T Cross and Captur not T Roc and Puma?

[@jw3885]

Actually rather interesting

[@nishnish5280]

How to activate gps?

[@robertsheppard1333]

Nice watch Alex - what is it?

[@luedriver]

1.5lt turbo with only 114 hp, why does it need a turbo then? also, it makes a weird noise, is it the electric motor, or the electric charger?

[@thor_4017]

Turbo? I don't think there is one, I've just checked the specs in toyota website. My 1.6 Subaru turbo has 170hp. On my Subaru turbo is mostly there for torque, not hp. This yaris has naturally aspirated motor performance.

[@EvendimataE]

i like the front of that better, than the bulldog appeal front of the corolla cross

[@Hamachingo]

I'm sorry but 50mpg (imperial), i.e. 5.65l/100 km is terrible. My Vitara LY (same size really) with the old 1.6L engine does 5.9l (48 mpg) without even trying hard and with the start/stop usually disabled (it starts up slightly too slow to be safe to use). Make the battery smaller and make it a plug-in and we're all good.

[@Sylkis89]

All I think is that I really like the looks and that toyota has a reputation for being very reliable and that a hybrid should be good for fuel efficiency I can't be wrong about these can I? Well looks is subjective but you know

[@MrSparklespring]

I sat in it. Too much 'plastic'feel and narrow behind. Waiting for the Corolla Cross in Europe, that's the one to buy!

[@charlesedwards4160]

Okay, keep waiting then. Your curry will get cold.

[@ekim4926]

The cheap plasticky bits can be considered an upside though, if it's used for for the school run

[@dcornwell7130]

Remember a car is no good if it has scratchy plastics and the doors don't make the right sound when they close. Clearly never had a sixties minivan with a hardboard dashboard and you were just glad if the door didn't fall off when you shut it. Scratchy plastics my arse!🤣

[@RoyHollingsworth-h7p]

A sensible car for sensible people who place high priority and value on reliability and fuel efficiency....hot hatchers,speed demons need not apply

[@deividasnavickas]

that looks like a really nice road for a drive.

[@jackieofficial413]

Congrats 1 milion subcribe

[@alansmith934]

Is it a CVT or e CVT?

[@AR-zr1om]

Loving the brew watch 👌👌👌

[@darrylem6157]

U kill me bro.... Just petroling around! 😂😂😂. I have a black petrol non-hybrid.... It's sweeet! Only issue I have is that it's very bumpy...but I can live w that.

[@xirfan]

Going to Cheddar Gorge in a Cheddar coloured car 👍🏽

[@jzoo763]

idk why are cars so inefficient across England and US. In India all cars pretty much do 50mpg, like that is the pretty much the buying criteria. it cannot be less than 40 or 35 max. and they have no hybrid tech goin on, just a plain old diesel/petrol engine with a manual gearbox. tho its the diesel which gives 50+ mpg

[@jekiewicz]

Can't speak for the UK but gas is usually pretty cheap in the states, speeds are probably higher than in India, and the cars are generally heavier due to safety restrictions. Mainly due to the first point more people can afford to cruise around in a v8 truck. An SUV costs the same as a sedan so a lot of people just go with those.

[@goldendragon3125]

This is one of those cars thats actually anazing as a car (for exactly what a car should do), but its also really bad as a car (for what we want to do with the car).

[@deet4895]

The only Yaris I care about is the one that wears a GR-Four badge on the back.

[@deadmarch101]

Where is this filmed? I’ve seen this place loads but never found out, I want to go there. Thanks

[@frogsplorer]

Pretty sure it’s Cheddar Gorge. Well worth a visit. There is a nice hike up one side of the gorge and down the other. You could probably walk it in an hour and a half but allow for 2. The cave is worth a visit but Wookey Hole is better. It’s not a driving road because there are a lot of cars slow rolling looking at the scenery and trying to park. I think it is pretty busy peak season. Bristol, Glastonbury, Wells all nearby. Actually I also liked doing a circular walk on Brent Knoll. I should write a guide book!

[@deadmarch101]

@@frogsplorer useful info thanks! Was planning on having a drive but think I’ll go for a wander about instead

[@gaycha6589]

Burrington Combe and Chedder Gorge. Both close by. Burrngton is actually the better drivers road up onto the Mendip Hills.

[@marchirsch1647]

Should of driven it in the city, in its natural habitat.

[@leighhaynes]

I think this review is a little late. The Premiere launch model has been discontinued now. So you’re wrong to think you can buy one.

[@bencritchley2005]

Enjoying that Brew Metric on your wrist!

[@user-wt8jp4qx6l]

Looking for a comparison review with the new (23) Honda Jazz Crosstar. No one seems to compare these two. Opp for a new vid??? :)

[@loverofnaturalbeauty]

Just a pity that Toyota UK is not selling the Excell in this colour for the foreseeable future, as they say, they have "run out of stock". Hopefully, when I'm ready to buy in mid '23 they will have bought some more paint.

[@charlesedwards4160]

No! No more paint. Now all silver, grey, black, white or red. Take your pick or bugga off as my local Toyota dealer would say while smiling and shaking your hand at the same time.

[@anlenke]

Congratulations on getting to 1M subscribers. Equal parts impressive and deserving!

[@Ovenman940]

Over-eager :p

[@BHBeckenbauer]

Such a good presenter 👍

[@marcelfermer5369]

Informative, many details but considering it has offroad capabilities but no offroad driving is shown it is also inept.

[@Dung8aj]

Alex love the watch!

[@professorsosa880]

The man that gives sugar to the videos 🔥💪🏼💯

[@charlesedwards4160]

I don't like sugar !

[@anetajohnson8446]

Are they sold in the US? Havent seen any at local Toyota dealers! secondly, can we get one with the stearing on the left side? for the US. All the adds iv seen, have europe right side. its in compatition with the Honda fit cross! I would like to compare prices between the two, compare the test drive, Both companies build reliable cars! For 2023 TOYOTA NOW OFFERS A hIBRED cAROLLA! BUT THE MPG is less because the car is larger!

[@SGspecial84]

Where was this filmed? Its beautiful!

[@-DC-]

Looks like Cheddar Gorge to me.

[@SGspecial84]

@@-DC- sure does, thanks!

[@williamhalgarth6625]

Out of curiosity anyone know where that road is ? Looks a relaxing car to drive.

[@peterhook8033]

Cheddar Gorge