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

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Is this the world's most frugal SUV? The 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Urban Hybrid aims to take the Yaris, make it bigger and then keep the ultra fuel efficient hybrid drivetrain from the smaller Yaris. Paul Maric tests out Toyota's latest SUV to see if it's any good.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 00:54
Interior 03:20
Infotainment 04:53
Safety Tech 06:03
Practicality 06:59
On the road 10:54
Verdict 16:33
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@lynettealcock198 3 года назад

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.

@jrf6171 3 года назад

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

@jarokenny 16 дней назад

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

@juhasarkka1583 3 года назад

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

@autonewstv86 3 года назад

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

@Tuzi523 3 года назад

Don't even know how long is one inch LOL

@Catalina._ 3 года назад

I like inches better

@pigeonpoo1823 3 года назад

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

@jerrymyahzcat 3 года назад

@@Tuzi523 2.54cm

@rafarga1980 3 года назад

Inches sound sexier 😝

@johnstath9666 Год назад

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 2 года назад

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.

@HughRussell06 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@HughRussell06 3 года назад

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

@majedbineisa 3 года назад

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 🇸🇦🇦🇺

@bruceferguson2748 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@jamieallison5864 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

.....! Congrats enjoy it !

@niemanickurwa 2 года назад

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

@pipbruce 2 года назад

@@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.

@vtv8man 3 года назад

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

@TheQueensWish 3 года назад

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

@NicksNetworks 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

@@morishogo144 What's your point?

@ayushk4099 2 года назад

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

@robinwatson4282 2 года назад

@@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 2 года назад

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

@nickycool77 3 года назад

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

@CarExpertAus 3 года назад

Thanks mate, appreciate it!

@estebanposadaduque6415 3 года назад

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

@CharcoaI 3 года назад

Yes!!! Been waiting for this review! 😁

@CarExpertAus 3 года назад

Hope you like it!

@richieduck67 3 года назад

Just need the brown cardigan to go with the interior

@tolaosaji2469 2 года назад

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

@christospapazoglou9018 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@sandramullen7804 3 года назад

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

@HughRussell06 3 года назад

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

@srinivasanramamoorthy9026 3 года назад

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

@vikiviki6949 3 года назад

True

@emmadownunder3833 6 месяцев назад

Yes. It’s hideous.

@pteacademicturkish364 3 года назад

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

@leanInHD 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

But why you turned down this car

@jacopor.grandis8848 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Much appreciated!

@ezekielwebb9335 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@WhyWouldYouDrawThat 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@jgc4703 3 года назад

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

@tectorama 3 года назад

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

@mrnicktoyou 3 года назад

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

@CarExpertAus 3 года назад

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

@lostre77 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

*colour*

@westod5502 3 года назад

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

@philhare4439 3 года назад

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

@waider 3 года назад

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...

@cyrilthomas9730 3 года назад

Well, Toyota's becoming more and more modern!

@dear_doob5689 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@kadafi4lyf 2 года назад

How long did you have to wait for delivery?

@dear_doob5689 2 года назад

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

@demagab 3 года назад

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

@Tomato_andtomato 2 года назад

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

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

Unfortunately not!

@ryleyj2093 3 года назад

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

@CarExpertAus 3 года назад

Trying to get our hands on one at the moment!

@MareeJaeger 3 года назад

@@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".

@realyzm 3 года назад

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

@graemewy 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Best to ask Manuel himself 😜

@bisheshthakuri 3 года назад

I been watching your videos for all car comparison...but still i am wondering which car is best small suv...interms of money, longevity and reliability..any suggestions???

@Illuminatio 3 года назад

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!

@faizxahmad 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@ne2256 3 года назад

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

@Mo.Jo. 3 года назад

I hope they bring this to the US/Canada.

@nevillecottee7629 3 года назад

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

@flyingfoam690 3 года назад

Any chance you are doing a review on the 2021 Kia Stinger GT ?

@CarExpertAus 3 года назад

We just had one through the garage but didn't get a chance to video it. Will see if we can get it in again.

@alexboy8 3 года назад

When corolla cross coming to australia ?any idea

@adam-xt8te 3 года назад

That front camera... can it be used as recorder?

@Mikey-cc2ny 3 года назад

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

@CarExpertAus 3 года назад

😅

@sabrinalai9392 Год назад

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.

@Cooliemasteroz 2 года назад

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.

@mahamedyussuf7055 3 года назад

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

@rebeccagavinhaskell1093 2 года назад

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

@narellereed589 3 года назад

Best car tester on the web ,

@Minaleecious 3 года назад

I have a problem with it not having armrest.

@afandou1966 3 года назад

So beautiful.

@kn1t30wl 3 года назад

@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 3 года назад

Yes!

@KenjiKitahara 3 года назад

Does the AU version have parking assist?

@shelbyfanman 3 года назад

Back end 👍 Front end 👎

@chips1889 3 года назад

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

@bahadorsalami9938 3 года назад

Great review, thank you so much.

@CarExpertAus 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@somat111 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

But probably worth a million bucks today! 😅

@kelvpoon 3 года назад

The Yaris face is prettier. This one is crossed.

@michaelryan8022 Год назад

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

@Philbyyyy 3 года назад

Wheres the GR Yaris track vid?

@Peter-od4pg 2 года назад

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 👍 🇬🇧

@vipulpathak550 Год назад

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

@budget.diyguy.australia 3 года назад

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.

@jennifergeh6417 Год назад

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

@borinvlogs 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@pratapp 3 года назад

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.

@tousshong9438 2 года назад

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.

@SaruwatariMasahiro 3 года назад

Also it's an eCVT, it has gears

@Subixee 3 года назад

Difference between this and a CHR is?

@brahadeeshsuresh500 3 года назад

Next gen vitara brezza?

@d3n0tz_ 3 года назад

That front radar sensor looks like a buck teeth to me... Great now I can't unseen it! Anyway, now on to the Model 3 review... 😁

@ell_dorad0 2 года назад

Best Video!!

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

Thanks!

@chezraks 2 года назад

Should I get this or a Mazda CX30?

@kizoshandu4107 3 года назад

Nice car, when is it coming to South Africa?

@Ionel-pm7jy День назад

Are you using cars in SA?😂

@devikakocherla6962 2 года назад

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

@HowToGuyChannel Год назад

Yaris much better

@whatever5922 3 года назад

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

@TheSynecdoche 3 года назад

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

@Poundy 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

Exactly

@sambhrantlamba 2 года назад

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

@richieduck67 3 года назад

For the Urban Hipsters?

@nebiyu7001 3 года назад

Does a Ferrari g34 engine fit in the cabin

@muhammadharits3237 3 года назад

Kereen !!!

@michaelryan8022 2 года назад

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.

@dennisfrancisco5686 2 года назад

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.

@Thane1607 3 года назад

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

@mariaaranda9851 3 года назад

Is the Yaris engine a MAZDA engine?

@graemehunter5403 3 года назад

Saw one today they look great.

@dianaking8828 Год назад

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

@FabExoN 3 года назад

No 12v socket in the boot?

@CynicalBastard511 3 года назад

Performance is excellent for an 1.5 hybrid motor.

@CarExpertAus 3 года назад

It's very zippy!

@active6302 3 года назад

not available in Canada, unfortunately.

@mked13 3 года назад

Could you convert liters into cubic feet possibly? Great reviews Paul! Greetings from Reno, NV.

@CarExpertAus 3 года назад

Good thinking! Will see if we can sort that out.

@robertvanempel5810 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Thanks for watching anyway!

@PamelaFreeman 2 года назад

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

@philippicmen7558 2 года назад

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

@normalverteilung6915 2 года назад

Why is the driverseat on the wrong side?

@ashalim79 3 года назад

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

@CarExpertAus 3 года назад

😅

@oscarchaves4739 3 года назад

ground clearance 177mm only?

@Interesting_stuff-_-51 2 года назад

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