NEW Toyota Yaris Cross review - an SUV that can ACTUALLY do 100mpg!! | What Car?

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

Who cares if the ford puma is slightly better to drive? This Yaris will still be running when the ford had been recycled.

[@jmw0368]

This is true.

[@SaxJockey]

Agree, several reviews mention the Puma, but that's not a full hybrid so it's irrelevant for those wanting better mpg.

[@alextoft9199]

Yeah. As a Just Eat delivery car like all the old Yaris now! 😅 can't argue with that!

[@danielrussell446]

Totally agree especially with the wet belt!

[@Nomenloony]

Truth. The ford will have shed it's drive belt by then.

[@dd9ag]

Toyota ECVT is a massive plus! Not a negative by any means. If you like to floor it regularly this is not the car for you. You buy a hybrid like this as it’s more efficient and reliable than its rivals. If you want to go fast and accelerate hard (which is inefficient) there are much better options.

[@ClaytonRyanJackson]

What are the options? 🤣

[@dd9ag]

@@ClaytonRyanJackson maybe a Ford Puma?

[@ClaytonRyanJackson]

@@dd9ag 😬 I'll pass

[@toyotaprius79]

@@ClaytonRyanJackson second hand Toyota MR2?

[@thewalrus6833]

I've driven a CVT for the last 5 years and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one, not sure about this Yaris Cross though, not keen on the front end or those squared off wheel arches.

[@krispex1974]

Picked mine up 3 days ago in the design spec. First hybrid for me and I love it. Stable, comfortable drive. Glad I got it 👍😊

[@alforce1323]

That's awesome! How long did it take to arrive?

[@krispex1974]

@@alforce1323 I ordered it at the end of October, wasn’t expecting it until April, so we’ll ahead of schedule

[@alforce1323]

@@krispex1974 Ace man, congrats!

[@ninp4890]

How do you find the CVT?, and is it powerful enough when going uphill? Thanks

[@krispex1974]

@@ninp4890 I have had no issues at all even going up steep gradients both the petrol and electric kick in then. It’s been no louder than the manual 1.2l C-HR I previously owned so all good as far as I am concerned

[@fandeplici]

Why do car journalists always complain about the CVT? I drive a Toyota with CVT myself. It is a very economical transmission. Why rev the car to get a quick acceleration? CVT cars are built to be economical. We should get rid of the idea that quick is better, more fuelefficient is better. acceleration is an item from the past. Car journalists shouldn't be concerned about it at all. Most cars get from 0-60 in say 6-12 seconds. So why bother? And why do you need a bigger fueltank with such god mpg figures? Love the car and the colour by the way.

[@toyotaprius79]

But it's no CVT. It's better

[@waynesimpson2074]

Bert, am I reading too much into your surname? Do you live in the flat lowlands? All I'm saying is that in my part of the world cvt gearboxes are inept, inefficient and extremely tiresome due to their noisy lacklustre performance, yes it's hilly around here.

[@dd9ag]

@@waynesimpson2074 Best thing would be to test drive in your area and see for yourself, if not good then buy what's right for you. I've got the RAV4 Hybrid with AWD and it's a 2.5 hybrid so much more powerful. No problems even towing up steep gradients. Can't imagine this would struggle with a light load.

[@MattOn1010]

@@waynesimpson2074 With the Yaris MK3 hybrid I would agree, it's only good for city driving. But poor on long journeys as not powerful enough which makes too much noise on the CVT. So this summer I'm changing the Yaris for the corolla 2.0 hybrid which will be so much better in almost everyway apart from economy.

[@aadi8568]

Its good for economy but no fun to drive

[@mujo754]

i have the black yaris cross hybrid , german edition, front wheel drive since 3 months. absolutely love it, it drives very similar to the lexus 450h , i owned the lexus for ten years, but the yaris needs half the gas, 12l vs 4.9l , while it does rev when you hit the pedal, the extra electric motor gives it the responsiveness i want to have in order to speed up, overtake on highway. etc. i highly recommend this car, also the boot space is enough for shopping, baby carriage etc. very fun to drive and cost are low. 4.9l avg is very economical. comfortable ride, also on long distance.

[@SaxJockey]

Several reviews refer to a firm ride and that the rear doors do not open very wide - has this not been an issue for you? I am also considering the Kia Niro HEV.

[@mintal09]

"nasty feeling plastic" i am driving car over 15 years and never tought about feeling the plastic in my car

[@hondamonkeyboy]

I would happily buy one for its brand reliability and petrol consumption alone. Having owned 3 Yarises I am leaning towards a Cross for my next car. It seems that for 99% of car reviewers are obsessed with so called 'scratchy' plastics which I find laughable to be honest. I cannot recall the last time in my 50 years of driving that I sat in a car scratching the plastic trim. Why even would you? I'm 5'10" and have no trouble fitting in the rear seat of my Yaris and have ample leg room. Out of 100 cars you pass on the road how many of those have two 6 footers in the rear seat? Nice car.

[@MattOn1010]

I had the mk1 and currently the MK3 Yaris hybrid. I need more power so going for the 2.0 corolla excel later this year. Also had a corolla 1.6 GLS auto in the late '90. Fantastic reliability in all of them.

[@kristians2704]

well, if this wasn’t a Toyota, would you be defending it?

[@dickschuurman4684]

Try installing a child seat in a Yaris/Yaris Cross via this "crack", let alone "filling" that seat...

[@ripmax333]

well, if it's not right in the rear seat it won't be a Yaris, right? the very first Yaris was small on the inside but at the same time not overly cramped, it was like the Japanese modern Mini and it was brilliant. the only complaint that I had with that car is that the tiny 1.0 was very underpowered.

[@jonathanmellish4439]

@@MattOn1010 I liked the Corolla when I drove it but the boot is seriously compromised with the larger engine unless you have the estate version.

[@gixxeroldboy]

I went from a aygo. To the Yaris cross design . Very economical. Loads of space. Great design.

[@nerridapohl]

Bought the Hybrid AWD in Australia 2 months ago. In my 70s. It's safe, perfect hip hight, room for grandchildren, radar saves my knees in city traffic. Very economical on short trips and 360 overhead view is great for tight parking. It fits where Puma won't. Love the feel on open roads, but that's not where the savings are. The Toyota app to find your car is fabulous 👌.

[@maartenfrankvanderhaar5664]

Also had one, however had an AX and the Airbags saved our lives and the call from Toyota via the SOS button is Awesome.Unfortunately unable to purchase another one due to supply issues. Rated as the Best Car I have owned absolutely Loved it!

[@astizo8546]

I got my Yaris Cross two months ago, and I am a happy camper 🙂 - in my country we do not have the English levels, mine is called a "style" and has a medium package with panorama roof and tech package, and no AWD - I dont need that - but I do have a removable trailer hook, for bike transport, a small trailer and maybe a camplet for camping in the future. I think it has plentifull oompf, you can set the car in eco (green) normal or red mode, and in red mode it reacts quite potently. Longer hauls are not as economical as short drives, but it handles well, especially the driving assistance and adaptive cruise control works as a charm, and makes driving easy and stressless. The automatic highbeams (not the fully automatic highbeam), works much better that on the old Yaris, maybe because it's a higher SUV car? What I like the most is the height of the drivers seat, plus the CVT its so easy and comfortable!

[@pomsepg]

@astizo8546 I've ordered STYLE level 6 months ago and hopefully I'll receive it end of 2023. Just wanted to ask you... Does the panorama roof causes more external noise to enter in the cabin than the one with metallic roof ? Wind noise driving high way ? Had you tested drive both versions ? With panorama roof and w/o panorama roof ? Thnx

[@philipwookey599]

Reviewers are always negative about the CVT gearbox on Toyota's. I've owned a CVT for 18 months, and not once has the engine over-revved and made a racket, if you floor the accelerator, then maybe it does, but then a hybrid is not for you if you regularly do that. I've owned a DSG and a CVT, and in my experience the CVT is miles better.

[@virgil7100]

I have a manual licence, but have driven autos since the '70s. My present car id a Subaru XV with a CVT box. I've been driving it for 3 years now, and I can't tell a lot of difference between that and a torque converter gearbox, TBH. It has stepped changes to simulate a TC box, plus it has flappy paddles. There are so many VW Audi group cars which I like, but they all have DSG gearboxes which I've read can be hesitant in certain circumstances, and I can't take that chance, as my wife would freak when she drove it!!

[@sarfrazsikandar9588]

But hybrids don't have ICE CVT. It's totally different transmission.

[@mariereilly616]

I bought Yaris Cross in July 22 & I love it. So economical. Interior lovely..Marie...

[@PrinceXavier016]

Puma is a mild hybrid which is low tech compare to the cross. Full hybrids can only operate with a e-cvt transmission. The cross can do 950 km on a single 36L tank so you will refuel less than the kamiq which can do 893 km on a 50L tank.

[@kaddo9794]

Great and very practical review as I am currently considering this trim level. I was considering the CHR, but this review has pushed the Yaris Cross to the top of my list based on its real world mpg.

[@legendarycraft5499]

This is the car I am planning to buy at the end of this year or next year. It is so nice. I am planning to go for the AWD Dynamic version. The only downsides is that it does not have a spare wheel in the back. But I think it is a very good, affordable, safe car for my budget.

[@TheBoro4eva]

@@podkonican 😂 got a phone call yesterday asking to trade my mk4 yaris in for the cross which I pick up next week

[@roddytoo]

You can buy a spare wheel as an extra

[@m1ndfckd]

I have a Yaris 2021 which seems to be the heart of the Cross too. I absolutely love the car.

[@aasheeshleve]

Booked one today. Delivery expected Nov-22. My first car. I hope i made a good decision

[@_ZLTN]

How has it been sofar? I am also planning to buy 2023 model of it? Should i buy it or go sth else?

[@jamesinbradford5882]

I’ve tested several small SUV’s in the last 6 months and the Yaris Cross is the only car I would consider to buy to replace my Vitara.

[@ninp4890]

What others cars have you tested, to make you consider the Yaris Cross? Thanks

[@jamesinbradford5882]

@@ninp4890 Ford Puma, Renault Captur, Kia stonic and Dacia Sendero stepway

[@ninp4890]

@@jamesinbradford5882 Thanks for the reply! There seems to be a lot of reviews leaning towards the ford puma and VW cars, but good to hear that you would consider this. I test drove the yaris cross, and liked the ride, the only thing that irks me is the CVT noise, but i suppose i could get used to that!

[@TheBoro4eva]

@@ninp4890 I currently drive the yaris mk4 and barely notice it

[@ninp4890]

@@TheBoro4eva Cool, lets hope I barely notice it too ☺️

[@rightlanehog3151]

The AWD model comes with independent rear suspension which will pay back the extra investment on every potholed road you travel upon.

[@ulugbeksaipov917]

Great review. I got all answers for my qualifications about this car. Thanks for your job. Subscribed.

[@RKMa64]

Great video om my next car, just put an order in, Have a normal Yaris...in THE Summer it Will be THE Yaris Cross😎

[@sandradwan1128]

Just bought one which be delivered in June - could'nt get the 4x4 as that would take too long Nov/Dec. Once I understood how the CVT worked it was no problem - presumably if you need a burst of speed you just have to suffer the noise. Economy is great and the 10 year or 100,000 warranty, found the car comfortable to drive felt much higher up - my existing Yaris is ten years old with well over 100,000 on the clock and has cost me virtually nothing in repairs so they threatened to send out a man to set fire to it ! If it fails its MOT in May they will give me a free car until the new one comes - no one beats their customer service.

[@johnhall4917]

Nothing wrong with CVT gearbox when driven normally. Toyota use it because there is very little to go wrong on them.

[@zzpaul01]

I much prefer the CVT to the alternative gearboxes, to me its the obvious choice for the installation.

[@sharonb.9128]

Seems like a great car, especially a second car. Great for zipping around in the city, single people or couples. Considering they typically are in Honda’s and Toyota’s that last 200-250k miles and are mostly very reliable, I do not understand this contempt for CVT’s. I guess it’s like the people in America who hate the sound of diesel engines. The gas mileage, it’s a hybrid and it’s mostly under 25k are all reasons to love this car.

[@toyotaprius79]

Most folks wouldn't know how to drive these hybrids properly. You can actually make more progress and a better driving experience from gradually pressing the throttle (which feels like a big torquey engine at half throttle) rather than impatiently mashing it to the floor giving off a disconnected "CVT feel". There are ECUs /computers that have to juggle driver input with road conditions and a myriad of drivetrain output combinations.

[@sharonb.9128]

@@toyotaprius79 great explanation. I take these car reviewers with a grain of salt anyway. They are absolutely giddy in stupidly fast cars, laughing maniacally at mashing the pedal to the floor and speeding around corners.but look like a bird just pooped in their food when describing a car getting 60-80 mpg!

[@dd9ag]

@@sharonb.9128 lol!! Crazy isn't it.

[@josephmarsh8235]

Most people worldwide hate CVT transmissions also because they don't shift like dct transmissions too. I'm a fan of CVT cars and don't mind then

[@taz2392]

Second car? It’s 22k! I can’t afford it as my first.

[@Collie7]

Bought the Excel in June 23 since then have averaged 75mpg on variety of roads. I am gentle with the right foot.

[@PeterThomas-k7n]

Took delivery July 2023 of 2wd top of range excel in Scarlet Flame pearl paint. Added city pack and suv pack with side steps So far cant fault it. So easy to drive. Having city pack with sensors linked to auto braking is fantastic and cvt seamless changing between ev and engine mode saves thinking about gear changing etc. I promise anyone choosing the Cross that they will be totally satisfied. The clincher for us, being in our 60s, was the 10 year 100,000 warranty provided you have servicing done at a Toyota dealership. 3 year Monthly service packages are available at a fixed price and can be repeated every 3 years at renegotiated prices. So unless you are a petrol hothead with a heavy right foot more interested in excitement than environment, the Yaris Cross could be, like us, for you.

[@MJS-hj1zk]

Hi the spec you have is exactly what I am looking for, just one question if you don't mind, is the driver's seat power adjustable, all I can see doing research is a electric lumbar support?

[@PeterThomas-k7n]

@@MJS-hj1zk Yes.

[@nigelbowen3670]

Have had one on order since October 2021. The due date has been put back 3 times now. I am obviously looking forward to it, although it will probably be 'old news' by the time it arrives! I have not seen one yet on British roads so I guess I am not alone. Come on Toyota....sort yourselves out please!!!

[@SaxJockey]

Guess you have it now? How's it going? I have looked/sat in two at the dealers, test drive will be next. Seats on the GR Sport too firm for me, the Excell/Design (not sure which one it was) were more compliant. Glove box is tiny, rear legroom is indeed snug, and the acute angle of rear doors makes access snug. But I still like the car, oddly enough I think the rear looks better than the front 😂 (not keen on the Kia type grille). The double bubble dashboard/combing is a big ugly/old school. There is a new 2024 version being released in the far east, with improvements to the styling.

[@alanpotter7988]

I run the puma atm and love it, especially the mega box, but am very tempted by the Yaris cross especially as retirement is only four years away, this would be perfect for me not fully electric so no range anxiety for those longer journeys, it seems the best of both worlds

[@jmw0368]

I think that would be a very wise upgrade for you.

[@Kazan786]

Awesome review.... this is one of the best car review channels. Looking forward to more great content 😎👌

[@8ballphil150]

had my 2024 Yaris excel for 3 weeks . love it . just had the Yaris ikon for 3 years . that was great for economy and ride . but the cross is far better . so far about 10mpg lower , but still cold weather . be better in the summer and on a good run . also the cross is heavier . bigger car .

[@datathunderstorm]

Great review, but the CVT in Toyota Hybrids isn’t a REAL CVT. It’s actually referred to as an e-CVT - it seems to mimic a traditional CVT gearbox but it’s a totally different type of technology (Planetary Gear Set). My 15 year old Prius e-CVT has worked flawlessly without missing a beat. Accelerating in a hybrid is more reminiscent of setting an aircraft’s turbofans to full thrust - you’ll get the same howl you’d get on an airliner streaking down the runway for a take off. Reach the speed you want, and the hybrid drops power to cruising mode - even better if there’s cruise control available. Good mpg indeed. I drove an Aygo X a few months ago - managed 64mpg without even trying - I was just keeping up with the traffic on the North Circular A406.

[@Jill_SmokeandMirrors]

Interested in this for commuting and pulling my ultra light micro caravan. Plusses for me are the fuel efficiency (obvs), reliability, small footprint for handy parking and huge boot capacity compared to my current Mini. Not loving the looks inside or out though - much prefer the curvier profile of the C-HR and the Juke but with a heavy heart I'm probably going to have to make a sensible decision than one based on fun.

[@braininjurydiy]

Can it pull anything? Like a small caravan and i mean small like a pod or just a bit bigger.

[@zwieseler]

I get about 3.5 l/100 kms around town, which is not 100mpg…. But I’m very happy with that.

[@SaxJockey]

That's 67.2mpg (Imperial gallon); that will do for me 😊.

[@Anek_ARLUM]

I like ur video quality , what kind of camera that you used for this VDO.?

[@nicholasriley3569]

10 year Toyota Relax warranty is kind of reassuring.

[@Grahamvfr]

6.50..tbey are not sent soaring to red line, (it hasn't got one), its moving up to the efficiency zone, that's what cvt is about.. Not pace.

[@nickyj3343]

I just ordered one yesterday.

[@thetiagomatos]

I don't really understand the criticism to the plastics, it is the best yaris ever launched and it competes with a ford puma... Besides, I can bet you that those plastics will never squeak, compared to my 2015 renault that I sold. I bought that renault and 2 months later there were already noises coming from the plastics. I own this car since the release date and it feels just as if I picked it up yesterday. Don't wory about the plastic guys, toyota bolted everything really really well.

[@ticolindo2010]

I liked the exterior design of the color but inside the back seats there is not much space, even so, it is super economical and for trips in the city, it is excellent. Love the reviews done by Doug.

[@uksupporter8867]

I just test drove one of these, how do you turn the radio off

[@kittrainbow7]

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

[@freestick19822000]

Great honest reviews 👍👏

[@lazlo09]

Not a single word about the driving position, the driver seat or its adjustments and especially leg support? As a fairly tall guy it seems 99% of all youtube car reviewers forget this.

[@indy_rhodes]

it's been a year and I'm still mad this isn't available in the US

[@pablogarciaduran4887]

Those blue sneakers look great. What brand are they?

[@wayneheyes904]

The small fuel tank concerns me you will still need go to fill up loads

[@dd9ag]

At 60mpg that’s a 450 mile range.

[@wayneheyes904]

@@dd9ag show me the fuel tank full! And let’s see what the actual range is

[@dd9ag]

@@wayneheyes904 well when i filled the regular Yaris hybrid up i got over 500 miles so i think 450 is easily achievable in this. Then of course when you fill up the tiny tank it’s much cheaper too. That’s the whole point of these.

[@wayneheyes904]

@@dd9ag 500 miles a full tank or when your “driving”

[@dd9ag]

@@wayneheyes904 If you want to press on then you shouldn't expect your fuel to get you as far.

[@truth959]

So the dash is soft touch, but the door handles are hard plastic. Makes no sense at all. What do you touch more often, the dash or the door handle? What was Toyota thinking?

[@metalmicky]

It’s what you touch the most , a soft door handle would suffer with visible wear within a shorter time span.

[@leonamatuni6509]

I have tested this car too. The most complete version. The weakest point is the engine. Starting 60 km/h and higher it makes noise during the acceleration. It must be a stronger engine for this car weight. 3-cilinders engine is to small

[@markatkins5127]

Moving from 17 to 18 inch wheels, (Design to Excel), adds 10g/km to the emissions. There is some extra weight too, of course, but it does suggest the engine is only just powerful enough. Maybe they will introduce the 1.8 at a later date. A real shame that they do not have the nicer digital display on the base Icon version, while not being able to add the extra safety pack, with rear cross traffic alert, on Icon and Design specifications, seems wrong. Personally, I prefer the beeps and digital display, from front and rear sensors, rather than a reversing camera - the camera, in my opinion at least, is something that should be added after parking sensors. The black roof lining, of possibly the most popular trim, Design, is not suitable in a small car - it just makes a plain car look dull. Excel trim is really nice - shame you can't have the smaller 17 inch wheels and gain the lost CO2 back, but big wheels sell, of course. A solar panel might be a nice green option on a vehicle like this. Agree with an earlier comment, that as 2030 approaches, we will see less fuel stations, unless they re-invent their businesses to cover charging, which they could do on larger sites and in areas where there are many terraced houses and flats.

[@yanbu000]

Considering the Yaris Cross, I'm drawn to its generous boot space and SUV aesthetics-perfect for shuttling things to our new vacation house. However, the gas tank size gives me pause, as we'll be making a five-hour commute each way at least four times a year.

[@kimbridge5592]

i think its all wheel drive not 4 wheel drive, i just found that out is this the same cvt as in the Yaris and is it that bad. i have a polo 2017 and was going to stick with polo as there the only ones that still do manual in Australia. i really don't want auto but may not have a choice. especially if i want hybrid

[@tedwalker1370]

I like your matching shoes. Goes good with the car paint.

[@vasii7431]

😂😂😂😂

[@legendarycraft5499]

Which one will you recommend: Toyota Yaris Cross Dynamic or Honda Jazz Cross? Thank you.

[@trianggaindralukmana2184]

Yaris cross

[@piedpoudre1]

Yaris cross excel

[@TammieV]

Ordered one. Gone premium spec though as the interior looks so much better.

[@toyotaprius79]

**pssst** _Get a Prius plug in Prime..._

[@MattOn1010]

Nice, I have the MK3 Yaris hybrid and I'm going for the corolla 2.0 excel for the next car as I need more power and all around better handling than the small Yaris.

[@Jill_SmokeandMirrors]

Interested in this for commuting and pulling my ultra light micro caravan. Plusses for me are the fuel efficiency (obvs), reliability, small footprint for handy parking and huge boot capacity compared to my current Mini. Not loving the looks inside or out though - much prefer the curvier profile of the C-HR and the Juke but with a heavy heart I'm probably going to have to make a sensible decision than one based on fun.

[@Banshun]

I recently got one in Japan. My wife wanted the auto parking feature - I thought it would be quite gimmicky, but the thing parks itself like a beast.

[@charlesedwards4160]

You married a beast? Wow. You lucky sod.

[@Maria-bb7xv]

I wish this had a flat bottom steering wheel as if you're on the large side it is a bit tight getting out.

[@cabottaxi]

Delivery I was quoted for these cars is November 2022 which is 6 months away ! I was told that my part exchange would go down in price and the new car might go up in price . Some dealers are also holding on to their demonstrators as well, and won't release them until September 1st when the 72 plate cars come out. Looks like they won't be getting my new car order.

[@Rob-rg7ix]

Why o why does every practical car need to be sporty and fast….? And please!.. stop whyning about the cvt. you say it’s a plage, it’s necessary. This is the best transmission for the drivetrain. how much time do you spend over 75% trottle?

[@gokhansarioz7150]

As an owner of this car, i agree everything he says... Puma is MUCH better option but, 1 thing for sure, this car is extremely fuel efficient, which is why i get it.

[@adambeck8180]

100mpg in town.. Less for combined city/ highway. Go to 8:30 to hear mpg.

[@JonAkdogan]

Very nice idea to put cup holders under the armrest. So you cannot use them at all or you need to dislocate your shoulder....

[@sevensixtysteve8662]

Great looking car and it looks very good value. Its a shame the interior is soooooo dull though. Maybe higher trim levels are better, other than that, I like this a lot.

[@dbank6107]

I had a dynamic and you get heated seats etc but Interior is pretty much the same

[@jonathanmellish4439]

Really not sure about the front end design of this car. Otherwise it is worth a look although I prefer the smaller Yaris or Corolla to look at. We have a Rav4 hybrid and you really notice the elastic band effect of the cvt. The sound deadening is good though. It doesn’t corner very well as there is no lift off engine braking so it tries to go straight on. If you are going downhill be ready with the brakes ! For relaxed driving it is fine.

[@ipatel4930]

Great review that.

[@uksupporter8867]

Where did the click bait title of 100mpg come from no official figures show this

[@dbank6107]

I traded my Cross in for a i20N as i wanted some excitment while driving. Yaris Cross is great on mpg but lacks any thrills.

[@charlesedwards4160]

And now they don't even do this colour anymore. Why Toyota why have you discontinued this beautiful blue colour?

[@mikeheakin741]

I’m wandering where the light blue colour car came from as I can’t find it on Toyota uk website. Very nice

[@kid623]

Does anyone know if this car comes with a spare tire?

[@eminaliyev8488]

Ford puma turbocharged engine 1.5 delivers the same power output as toyotas 1.8, and the battery capacity higher than yaris cross, this review not showing total run on battery, will be interesting to test.

[@jonathanng138]

Would've been better if you'd put up some comparison numbers for the MPGs so we'd get some context

[@mikesl1573]

Is it a worthwhile proposition over the CHR?

[@toyotaprius79]

Then are the CH-R's blind spots worth it?

[@backwoodsbungalow9674]

This test showed much better real world fuel economy while CHR would have more space in the rear seats, so it depends what fits your needs best.

[@MattOn1010]

It all depends on your needs are. I was seriously considering getting the chr 2.0 excel over the corolla excel 2.0. But after seeing the chr, it's not that high up and for £4k more isn't worth it over the corolla. I need more power than this Yaris @114bhp.

[@leepower2717]

@@toyotaprius79 - C-HR specced with blind spot monitoring & rear cross traffic alert solves that.

[@Area-cf1gt]

I can handel the fact that the yaris is an suv now, but i cant mentally manage the mustang mach E 😂.

[@jackharper6746]

eCVT is a clear advantage to me

[@businesssuccesscoachingwit8474]

I have mine arriving in April. I live Toyota and gave Hybrid before. Looking forward to the small SUV uplift to it.

[@podkonican]

please, when he ordered the car?

[@annabel1066]

Is this version (2022) available to lease (pch) yet? UK customer

[@Arcticbeast1993]

To mpg measuring. How many miles have you driven in 100mpg test? I am quite familiar with hybrids and MPG heavily depends if you start with full battery and stop measuring on low baterry... We have Toyota CH-R in family and i agree, that it is noisy in higher RPM (car screams and nothing is happening like you had neutral gear...) and when driving uphill has heavy issues to reach higher speed. It has for sure its own customers. There are speed limitations and nobody needs to be formula 1 driver. When i tried long distance tours (it is our family car) it reached 5,2 L/100 km - 58 MPG (in summer), because had to recharge few times on trip. I dont understand why are people take as advantige plug-in hybrid against hybrid. You can recharge plug-in hybrid by driving style too AND you can charge it at home with photovoltaic power station... Maybe people are lazy and it takes then too much effford to plug it in...

[@csjrogerson2377]

How is the electrical power supply element included within the overall mpg? What assumptions are used in terms of how the electricity is generated and supplied to the vehicle and how its then used in its hybrid configuration?

[@cosettapessa6417]

They are made to work together. Using this as electric doesn’t make sense.

[@andi-ih3jj]

It does not have to be included at all because you cannot charge this vehicle. The charging of the battery is mainly done by braking or regeneration from rolling or going downhill. If this is not enough the combustion motor will charge the battery but the fuel used to do this is in the 63mpg included

[@csjrogerson2377]

@@andi-ih3jj Thanks I missed that point. I could foresee a scenario where after a motorway journey, where there is very little braking, that you arrive home with battery that's not full. As it cannot be charged you'd need to get into town traffic to regenerate or you're back on fuel again.

[@andi-ih3jj]

@@csjrogerson2377 The state of charge is of no importance in a Toyota hybrid. The batterie will never be discharged under 30% or filled up to more than 80%. The graphics on the in car display do not show this, when they show "empty" there are still 30% charge left. You can see this with a OBD Tool. So when you arrive at home with a empty batterie there is still enough juice to get going, the only thing that happens is the combustion engine will be started very soon after you drive off and recharge the traction batterie (the big one, every hybrid and EV has also a small 12V battery to run the lights, radio, fans etc. as these are 12V not 230V or more) and since even the traction batterie in a Hybrid is very small compared to the batterie in a EV this only takes 2-3 minutes. Engine does not charge the traction batterie fully as there than would be no chance to charge it with recuperation or braking.

[@michaelblosser2455]

Not available in the US

[@COAST21BECKY]

Are these coming to America?

[@athollmcnicoll1028]

I bought a What Car Magazine today 14th April '22 only to find some pages were duplicated, so that was a waste of money or did you just run out of things to review? I expect more out of a magazine.

[@meroxyersox]

But what’s the motorway mpg?

[@dd9ag]

I think all new cars should have the option of at least a Space Saver spare. This is unavailable on this model so I wouldn't even consider it. Toyota usually quite good with this so I think it's an oversite on their part.

[@barbarabartos1390]

Couldn't agree more - no spare wheel option, no sale!

[@Alexmouseuk]

Odd when the Yaris ships with a space saver.

[@janetwilletts6931]

Bought a spacesaver and jack on ebay so problem solved. There is a space to put it in.

[@Rapscallion2009]

I really like it - not sure I'd buy one but I do like the fact that it has a form of AWD.

[@rubel247]

Toyota claims the boot is 460L I think if you load it from top to bottom

[@shaungilmartin1505]

ask the dealer how long the waiting list is for the cat converter when it gets nicked

[@grahamchandler9951]

when pigs start to fly

[@oddities-whatnot]

I wish these so called reviewers would stop using the words “scratchy plastics”. It really irritates me. Soft touch materials will scratch and probably tear if you use something sharp on them. Hard plastics are harder wearing. Nothing scratches unless you scratch it with something.

[@Maria-bb7xv]

True! And apparently have been through recycling so can be eco friendly (someone told me, I can't guarantee this!!!)

[@iam6951]

Does it have sat nav

[@mrmichaelmann8655]

Nice review. Nice trainers.

[@bondjamesbond9041]

I like the Yaris Cross a lot but you forgot to mention the Suzuki Vitara as an alternative. The Vitara won't do 100 mpg but the 4 cylinder boosterjet engine is really punchy and will do 55 mpg. The Vitara is a great car, I have one.

[@toyotaprius79]

Suzuki are bringing out rebadged Toyota hybrids - so that choice of option should change big time.

[@thabzmad7265]

Only VAG products exist for these journos unfortunately...

[@tpv59]

They now also have the Vitara Hybrid. Sounds GREAT. I Want 1 !!! ( 'OZ' )

[@grahamchandler9951]

i have a s-cross boosterjet keep it at a steady 60mph on a long run and it turns in 65-68 mpg with no problem

[@jimwilson3251]

Good video, cheers

[@rufaimuhammadaminu6873]

I am deciding between Yaris Cross and Honda Jazz,I will make up my mind

[@moonlightmelodrama]

Annoying trend in car reviews. Review the interior and stuff like touch screens before you get to economy, driving experience, handling etc. Do the important stuff first.

[@stephenparker5272]

It might have a small tank, but at 60mpg that's 480 miles!

[@xtreamof]

How many hamburgers are in a mpg? Is it more than a stadium length or just about a barrel of guns?

[@NigelRudyard]

Definitely on my shortlist, with the new Jazz.

[@nrussel2]

I hope they bring this to the USA! I’d buy.

[@stevestevesteve946]

Had a Yaris Hybrid and agree the CVT box is awful. Has a really loud and high pitched scream when you floor it. Also acceleration is woeful. But, it is totally reliable and it's really fun to feather the accelerator to keep the electric motor going whilst driving in town and economy is amazing. Kit looks plentiful, and like the looks.

[@loyalbear3954]

Why compare to a T-roc, surely a T-cross is a more suitable rival ??