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    The Toyota Yaris Cross is an SUV that is amazingly frugal, but is there more to it than mpgs? Watch to find out
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    Video chapters:
    0:00 What is the Yaris Cross?
    1:08 Interior design
    3:48 Rear seats and practicality
    5:20 The hybrid engine
    7:27 Driving impressions
    8:06 Pricing and fuel efficiency
    9:01 Trim levels
    9:25 Verdict and outro
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  • @alexanderstefanov6474
    @alexanderstefanov6474 2 роки тому +85

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

    • @jmw0368
      @jmw0368 Рік тому +12

      This is true.

    • @SaxJockey
      @SaxJockey 7 місяців тому +7

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

    • @alextoft9199
      @alextoft9199 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @dd9ag
    @dd9ag 2 роки тому +147

    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
      @ClaytonRyanJackson 2 роки тому +1

      What are the options? 🤣

    • @dd9ag
      @dd9ag 2 роки тому +1

      @@ClaytonRyanJackson maybe a Ford Puma?

    • @ClaytonRyanJackson
      @ClaytonRyanJackson 2 роки тому +1

      @@dd9ag 😬 I'll pass

    • @toyotaprius79
      @toyotaprius79 2 роки тому +2

      @@ClaytonRyanJackson second hand Toyota MR2?

    • @thewalrus6833
      @thewalrus6833 2 роки тому +7

      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.

  • @fandeplici
    @fandeplici 2 роки тому +56

    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
      @toyotaprius79 2 роки тому +5

      But it's no CVT. It's better

    • @waynesimpson2074
      @waynesimpson2074 2 роки тому +1

      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
      @dd9ag 2 роки тому +4

      @@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
      @MattOn1010 2 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @aadi8568 2 роки тому +2

      Its good for economy but no fun to drive

  • @hondamonkeyboy
    @hondamonkeyboy 2 роки тому +141

    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
      @MattOn1010 2 роки тому +6

      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
      @kristians2704 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @dickschuurman4684
      @dickschuurman4684 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @ripmax333
      @ripmax333 2 роки тому

      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
      @jonathanmellish4439 2 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @krispex1974
    @krispex1974 2 роки тому +67

    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
      @alforce1323 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @krispex1974
      @krispex1974 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @alforce1323
      @alforce1323 2 роки тому +2

      @@krispex1974 Ace man, congrats!

    • @ninp4890
      @ninp4890 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @krispex1974
      @krispex1974 2 роки тому +7

      @@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

  • @mujo754
    @mujo754 Рік тому +15

    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
      @SaxJockey 7 місяців тому

      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.

  • @Collie7
    @Collie7 8 місяців тому +4

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

  • @philipwookey599
    @philipwookey599 2 роки тому +13

    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
      @virgil7100 2 роки тому

      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
      @sarfrazsikandar9588 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @mariereilly616
      @mariereilly616 Рік тому

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

  • @gixxeroldboy
    @gixxeroldboy 2 роки тому +12

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

  • @aasheeshleve
    @aasheeshleve 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @nerridapohl
    @nerridapohl 2 роки тому +20

    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
      @maartenfrankvanderhaar5664 Рік тому +2

      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!

  • @PrinceXavier016
    @PrinceXavier016 2 роки тому +7

    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.

  • @astizo8546
    @astizo8546 2 роки тому +7

    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
      @pomsepg Рік тому

      @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

  • @kaddo9794
    @kaddo9794 2 роки тому +27

    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.

  • @Banshun
    @Banshun 2 роки тому +15

    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.

  • @jamesinbradford5882
    @jamesinbradford5882 2 роки тому +15

    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
      @ninp4890 2 роки тому

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

    • @jamesinbradford5882
      @jamesinbradford5882 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @ninp4890
      @ninp4890 2 роки тому

      @@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
      @TheBoro4eva 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @ninp4890
      @ninp4890 2 роки тому

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

  • @legendarycraft5499
    @legendarycraft5499 2 роки тому +19

    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
      @TheBoro4eva 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @roddytoo
      @roddytoo Місяць тому

      You can buy a spare wheel as an extra

  • @johnhall4917
    @johnhall4917 2 роки тому +20

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

  • @mintal09
    @mintal09 Рік тому +4

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

  • @KazanKhan786
    @KazanKhan786 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @ulugbeksaipov917
    @ulugbeksaipov917 Рік тому +1

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

  • @sandradwan1128
    @sandradwan1128 2 роки тому +10

    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.

  • @rightlanehog3151
    @rightlanehog3151 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @sharonb.9128
    @sharonb.9128 2 роки тому +35

    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
      @toyotaprius79 2 роки тому +10

      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
      @sharonb.9128 2 роки тому +11

      @@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
      @dd9ag 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @josephmarsh8235
      @josephmarsh8235 2 роки тому +6

      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
      @taz2392 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @m1ndfckd
    @m1ndfckd 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @thetiagomatos
    @thetiagomatos Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @Anek_ARLUM
    @Anek_ARLUM 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @kittrainbow7
    @kittrainbow7 Рік тому

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

  • @nicholasriley3569
    @nicholasriley3569 2 роки тому +9

    10 year Toyota Relax warranty is kind of reassuring.

  • @nickyj3343
    @nickyj3343 Рік тому +3

    I just ordered one yesterday.

  • @Jill_SmokeandMirrors
    @Jill_SmokeandMirrors 9 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @zzpaul01
    @zzpaul01 Рік тому +4

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

  • @freestick19822000
    @freestick19822000 2 роки тому +3

    Great honest reviews 👍👏

  • @ticolindo2010
    @ticolindo2010 Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @RKMa64
    @RKMa64 Рік тому +2

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

  • @user-gm7tc6sv8o
    @user-gm7tc6sv8o 3 місяці тому +1

    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
      @MJS-hj1zk 16 днів тому +1

      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?

    • @user-gm7tc6sv8o
      @user-gm7tc6sv8o 16 днів тому +1

      @@MJS-hj1zk
      Yes.

  • @markatkins5127
    @markatkins5127 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @alanpotter7988
    @alanpotter7988 2 роки тому +9

    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
      @jmw0368 Рік тому

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

  • @nigelbowen3670
    @nigelbowen3670 2 роки тому +2

    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
      @SaxJockey 6 місяців тому

      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.

  • @mikeheakin741
    @mikeheakin741 2 роки тому

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

  • @kimbridge5592
    @kimbridge5592 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @8ballphil150
    @8ballphil150 2 місяці тому

    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 .

  • @braininjurydiy
    @braininjurydiy 6 місяців тому +2

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

  • @Grahamvfr
    @Grahamvfr Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @annabel1066
    @annabel1066 2 роки тому

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

  • @uksupporter8867
    @uksupporter8867 Рік тому +1

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

  • @charlesedwards4160
    @charlesedwards4160 6 місяців тому +2

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

  • @mrmichaelmann8655
    @mrmichaelmann8655 2 роки тому

    Nice review. Nice trainers.

  • @truth959
    @truth959 2 роки тому +3

    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?

  • @jonathanmellish4439
    @jonathanmellish4439 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @tedwalker1370
    @tedwalker1370 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @MattOn1010
    @MattOn1010 2 роки тому

    It's a nice decent small car with a bigger boot space than a standard Hb. But it's not powerful enough for me as I have the normal yaris MK3 hybrid version. So corolla 2.0 excel Hb is one am looking to get next.

  • @ipatel4930
    @ipatel4930 9 місяців тому +1

    Great review that.

  • @jimwilson3251
    @jimwilson3251 21 день тому

    Good video, cheers

  • @zwieseler
    @zwieseler 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @SaxJockey
      @SaxJockey 6 місяців тому

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

  • @gokhansarioz7150
    @gokhansarioz7150 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @jge123
    @jge123 Рік тому +2

    Who cares about soft materials on the top of the dashboard? You really never touch there, soft materials in cheaper cars should be relegated to places where people actually rest their arms on or regularly touch those areas for some reason.

  • @pablogarciaduran4887
    @pablogarciaduran4887 Рік тому +1

    Those blue sneakers look great. What brand are they?

  • @Rapscallion2009
    @Rapscallion2009 2 роки тому

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

  • @leonamatuni6509
    @leonamatuni6509 2 роки тому +6

    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

  • @yanbu000
    @yanbu000 6 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @jonathanng138
    @jonathanng138 2 роки тому

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

  • @johnchristoforou9081
    @johnchristoforou9081 2 роки тому +1

    SOLID REVIEW/LOVELY COLOUR/GREAT LOOKING SUV

  • @businesssuccesscoachingwit8474
    @businesssuccesscoachingwit8474 2 роки тому

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

    • @podkonican
      @podkonican 2 роки тому

      please, when he ordered the car?

  • @Area-cf1gt
    @Area-cf1gt 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @Arcticbeast1993
    @Arcticbeast1993 2 роки тому +1

    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...

  • @adambeck8180
    @adambeck8180 2 роки тому

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

  • @Maria-bb7xv
    @Maria-bb7xv 10 місяців тому

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

  • @sevensixtysteve8662
    @sevensixtysteve8662 2 роки тому +4

    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
      @dbank6107 2 роки тому

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

  • @Leonfr_2022
    @Leonfr_2022 2 роки тому +5

    But the boot on the puma isn't that big! Litres are all a lie! When will the auto industry learn! What are the actual dimensions of the boots that will give a true reflection, who would actually use a boot based on litres! Now give me a job! 👍🏻

  • @nrussel2
    @nrussel2 2 роки тому

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

  • @TammieV
    @TammieV 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @toyotaprius79
      @toyotaprius79 2 роки тому

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

    • @MattOn1010
      @MattOn1010 2 роки тому

      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
      @Jill_SmokeandMirrors 9 місяців тому

      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.

  • @indy_rhodes
    @indy_rhodes 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @datathunderstorm
    @datathunderstorm 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @terence2678
    @terence2678 2 роки тому +4

    More sense than pure electric imo.

  • @stephenparker5272
    @stephenparker5272 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @oddities-whatnot
    @oddities-whatnot 11 місяців тому +2

    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
      @Maria-bb7xv 10 місяців тому

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

  • @rufaimuhammadaminu6873
    @rufaimuhammadaminu6873 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @legendarycraft5499
    @legendarycraft5499 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @csjrogerson2377
    @csjrogerson2377 2 роки тому

    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
      @cosettapessa6417 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @andi-ih3jj
      @andi-ih3jj 2 роки тому +1

      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
      @csjrogerson2377 2 роки тому

      @@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
      @andi-ih3jj 2 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @xtreamof
    @xtreamof 2 роки тому

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

  • @Ambienfinity
    @Ambienfinity 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely on my shortlist, with the new Jazz.

  • @davidharvey9576
    @davidharvey9576 2 роки тому +1

    My Yaris cross best I got so far MPG 68.8

  • @jackharper6746
    @jackharper6746 Рік тому +1

    eCVT is a clear advantage to me

  • @robertsmuggles6871
    @robertsmuggles6871 2 роки тому

    this or the subaroo xv - the xv has almighty suspension for the almighty potholes we have in the UK - but the Y is so much cheaper to run - I currently have a bmw x1 and the cost of repairs are eye-watering.

  • @iam6951
    @iam6951 10 місяців тому

    Does it have sat nav

  • @athollmcnicoll1028
    @athollmcnicoll1028 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @denswam
    @denswam 2 роки тому +2

    What's the obsession with soft touch, it ages quicky

  • @Rob-rg7ix
    @Rob-rg7ix 2 роки тому +1

    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?

  • @lazlo09
    @lazlo09 8 місяців тому

    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.

  • @Rapscallion2009
    @Rapscallion2009 2 роки тому +2

    Why does What car continually compare everything to a VAG car? Do they believe everyone magically knows what the Skoda is like and can make a valuable comparison?

  • @hasanhasanov8823
    @hasanhasanov8823 2 роки тому

    please advise me yarils or corola

  • @joec8321
    @joec8321 2 роки тому +1

    Wow... I actually like the look of it...

  • @dd9ag
    @dd9ag 2 роки тому +14

    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
      @barbarabartos1390 2 роки тому +7

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

    • @Alexmouseuk
      @Alexmouseuk 2 роки тому +5

      Odd when the Yaris ships with a space saver.

    • @janetwilletts6931
      @janetwilletts6931 6 місяців тому

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

  • @Foreverfront
    @Foreverfront 2 роки тому

    my toyota echo does 4.4L/100km 2005 my 4runner does 12ish/100 awd this car does 3.5/100km!!

  • @MrTaxidriver50005
    @MrTaxidriver50005 3 місяці тому

    Plagued by the cvt.... Silly comment.. This has to be one of the biggest pluses when buying... Its a e-cvt not anythink at all to do with a cvt gearbox.... They regularly run for over 600,000 miles... And failing is virtually unheard of... Try saying that for any other hybrid... Yes I'm looking at you Renault and kia/hyundai

  • @fatclimber6567
    @fatclimber6567 2 роки тому +4

    Yes, I think I will buy one to tow my Land Rover when it breaks down.

    • @jmw0368
      @jmw0368 Рік тому

      Good idea….because we all know the LR WILL definitely break down!

  • @ilkerillioyilan6795
    @ilkerillioyilan6795 2 роки тому

    New camera? ‘Cause these shots are crisp

  • @cabottaxi
    @cabottaxi 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @bondjamesbond9041
    @bondjamesbond9041 2 роки тому +7

    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
      @toyotaprius79 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @thabzmad7265
      @thabzmad7265 2 роки тому +3

      Only VAG products exist for these journos unfortunately...

    • @tpv59
      @tpv59 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @grahamchandler9951
      @grahamchandler9951 Рік тому

      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