Like Paul's review, but lack of maintenance cost and reliability, which is the exact selling point of being a Toyota. I know it's hard to find how reliable a new car is in a short review but there r some data online maybe Paul's team can do some digging on that.
I just found this channel and I have to say you guys really impressed me with all the detailed information about what's important for me as a consumer. Thank you and keep the quality up :D
I hope this car soon to be sell in Indonesia, such a great compact car. You have nothing to worried, it has enough ground clearence, decent cabin space, compact machine that will bring you anywhere without thinking to much on when to fill the gas tank, good suspension, and it is a Toyota.
Very impressive fuel consumption (especially your real world figure). Looking forward to the Corolla Cross hitting our shores though, I think that's probably the sweet spot for size, fuel economy and powertrain for most folk.
What you said about the CVT is wrong. The hybrids don’t use the Direct-Shift CVT with the physical launch gear. They use an e-CVT which is basically two electric motors with a planetary gear set between them. Have a read about Toyota e-CVT and it’ll make more sense. Also it has torsion BEAM rear suspension not torsion bar. Very different things
K120 "Direct Shift" transmission (2018) Toyota brands the K120 as the “Direct Shift” CVT and includes a physical first gear (also known as a "launch gear") and nine additional simulated gears, for a total of 10. The launch gear is engaged when the car takes off from being stopped and transitions to the belt drive once the car picks up speed. The benefit of this system is that traditional CVTs tend to have low efficiency in lower gear ratios (creating a moment of sluggishness when starting from a stop).[1] Since the belts in this CVT are handling a more narrow band of gear ratios, belt angles and loads can be reduced, increasing shift speeds and offering a claimed 6% improvement in fuel efficiency.[2] Production began in October 2018.
Hey Paul, thanks for the first review for the urban version that you did in the past, and thanks for this last review GXL version… I just got a yaris cross GXL hybrid 2WD because I compare so many times your videos… and the end i make the right decision. There is a few accessories that you can get to make this car a little better. Such as arm rest and more.
We have just started to receive our first 10 of 54 ordered. Replacing 2016 i30s. Safety/safety/safety/safety systems on the GXL Hybrids bought and the fuel savings and environment values. Our all do city and country work and boot is bigger and more height in boot to carry things. Simplicity to drive so no underestimation on how to drive it. Love them so far. Rear seat space is good for children or average sized adults. Yes the rear doors should open a bit more! And full auto LED headlights are fantastic. SOS button and accident callout as well seals the deal.
They could make the car more comfortable with centre armrest and softer armrests on the door. You don't really look at the hard plastics when you're driving. Just put a double usb adapter in the 12v socket for charging and then the car's fine. 👍🏼 I watch all your videos regardless of buying interests
That transmission doesn't have the physical first gear. It's Toyota's E CVT, meaning that there are no belts at all, it's just one planetary gearset and an electric motor for translating the engine output. Kinda cool imo...
@RUclips's Funniest Yeah that's probably one of the last things to break. I mean they have that type of transmission since thenfirst prius, so they really perfected it.
K120 "Direct Shift" transmission (2018) Toyota brands the K120 as the “Direct Shift” CVT and includes a physical first gear (also known as a "launch gear") and nine additional simulated gears, for a total of 10. The launch gear is engaged when the car takes off from being stopped and transitions to the belt drive once the car picks up speed. The benefit of this system is that traditional CVTs tend to have low efficiency in lower gear ratios (creating a moment of sluggishness when starting from a stop).[1] Since the belts in this CVT are handling a more narrow band of gear ratios, belt angles and loads can be reduced, increasing shift speeds and offering a claimed 6% improvement in fuel efficiency.[2] Production began in October 2018.
I bought this and it ticks every box. First, the car is fun to drive - I haven't had that experience for a long time. My take on the interior - not over designed, which I love. Hard surfaces aren't an issue to me at all - 'luxury' wood panelling is pretty hard - and I've never used centre arm rests. I don't take passengers in the rear apart from rare exceptions. If I want more USB connection I'm sure my friends at Toyota can come to the party with an aftermarket fitting, but for me, one is enough. My commute is 100k a day so I want economy and I want something a little greener whilst I wait for more EV charging infrastructure to become available, at which point I will jump to an EV. I want something I can take onto highways and the occasional dirt road so I ordered the AWD version. It may not be for everyone, but for my needs and my money, it's a goer.
HI Paul, Can you please get a"DB counter" to measure the db's while driving , and make this a standard test please. It would of been handy to "hear" how loud it was inside whilst driving during this twest.
You really need a reviewer that is on the shorter end as well. My wife is 1.50, my daughter is 1.52, and they simply can't find a drivable seating position in most cars. We're getting a Yaris Cross because of this and the excellent fuel economy. We will be driving it in the city 99.99% of the time.
For 32 grand, no centre armrest front and rear. No rear air vent, tight rear seat space for a SUV. It's really disappointing for this price. Feels more like a 20+ grand car.
Agreed. The interior quality is of a Getz, the base petrol (non hybrid) model is $30,611 while the Corolla hatch or sedan from a whole class above is $28,952. It’s mental.
I'd buy this. Helluva lot better than the CH-R we get here in the US. Its not fun, but its cheap, it will last, its big enough and it would cost a pittance to run (and make me feel a little better about driving my pertol 80 series around)
I had a dilemma between corolla sedan and I picked up cross yaris. Don't need large car and this one is better for city drive I think .Fuel wise both hybrid were good anyway . Will share my experience when I get it delivered -within 10months ...
Good choice. This thing feels like a Getz from 15 years ago. Even paying $1k less than this for a Corolla is a better choice than a $30k base model Yaris with a bit of ride height.
It's strange to see you testing a budjet crossover, designed essentially for economy like a comfort, drive pleasur car. you should put more attention to context and product goals. thanks fo your efforts.
Was about to say. He is being harsh due to the price point in Aussie market. It should be under $30k. For the money you can get a premium Havel for example
For this price I’d take a base Mazda3 or a Corolla over it. Wtf is up with that interior, it feels like a Getz from a decade ago. Not even a centre console?
yeah but hybrids are generally expensive because of batteries, so instead of raising raising the price too much I reckon they reduced interior quality. It can give some fully electric driving that I like but aside from that I'd take the much larger vitara over this.
@@shivamarya5225 no excuse for this level of interior quality on a $30,611 d/a car the size of a city hatchback. That is the entry pricing for the BASE model I just got from the Toyota’s website for the PETROL model, with solid paint and 2WD! You can get a Corolla Ascent Sport from the class above for $28,952 d/a which is better in every way. The Corolla hybrid is $31,032 if you want a fuel efficient car - within $500 of a petrol Yaris Cross that is weaker, smaller and has a worse interior.
@@User-cb4jm I looked at other articles and the base starts at 27k for the base without delivery, still not cheap like I said I'd rather get a vitara or something but it's definitely more fun than a corolla, that's the only thing this has over the rest of the segment since it's based on the yaris
I'm considering buying this car as I live in remote NT. I work in a remote community and I do a lot travel to Darwin. Mostly bitumen roads - not many dirt from where I am, but I do the big road trips. I did consider a RAV4 but bit out of my price range, so this and the C-HR are my choices. I've never brought a car, so I'm doing a lot of studying before I do. I know that I'm definitely getting a Toyota though as they're built for the Territory (well, they last longer than others in the NT), so definitely Toyota but I don't want a small car like a normal Yaris or Corrolla, so this or the C-HR. I know that it doesn't have a lot of features but that's okay - it's efficient for fuel, it's got boot space and the front of the car looks like it has space as I'm also on the plus side, so need a good car with space in the driver's seat. Still tossing up and still gonna keep doing research but this video has given me a lot to think about.
What did you end up getting? I am also considering getting one of these - I do more inner city driving in Melb and some freeway driving so it may also fit my criteria. Safe travels.
@GabrielA-nf7vz I got a Yaris Cross GXL, petrol, (bot hybrid) 2022 model and its black all over. I've had it since May of this year and I love it. The only thing that annoys me is that it beeps or warns you when you're too close to things - but I think you can turn that feature off. But it's a good car and it does well in the NT heat here. If you want a fast car, this wouldn't be it but if you want reliable and something that will get you from A to B, this is a good car. It does drive fast - like I've done 130km on the Stuart Hwy and it can go more but it's a good little car.
We've got a few of these at my work & man it's so loud when you accelerate it. I understand that this is a three banger but, ever with the radio up, it's still bloody loud. It's very good on fuel though I'll give it that, but if it's my choice, I would go for the corolla hybrid sedan instead or pay the extra and go for the RAV4.
Covid changed my holiday destinations towards domestic remote tours (so, it has shifted my next car target from hatchback to small/midsize SUV). However, Yaris Cross failed to impress me. It is expensive in comparison to Korean and other Asian competitors. The fuel efficiency is nice but the up-front hybrid cost requires a long payback period.
The front indicators cannot be seen by pedestrians from the side, either I am missing something or that seems unsafe. When waiting to walk at a roundabout you think they are going left or straight ahead until they turn right and then you see the indicator flashing!
Paul, The fuel efficiency is outstanding but at these prices there is no excuse for that cheap Torture Beam Rear Suspension®. TNGA cars seem universally deficient in rear seat space and the Corolla Cross shares that shortcoming .
Would the Honda HR-V also be a competitor? It’s a Crossover not an SUV. The dual tier boot is pointless. You’d always leave it in the lower setting as less space is just silly.
Nah sits below it, the Corolla Cross should replace it, though from what I hear they’re keeping it around for god knows what reason. Having sat in a CHR, the exterior isn’t that small, much like a Corolla, yet the interior is cramped like a Yaris. Terrible use of space in the CHR.
I was kinda looking at buying one of these until the interior. Hate the chrome buttons on infotainment and I think the auto shifter came out of a 2000 commodore
The entire thing looks like a Hyundai Getz to me. Can’t believe it doesn’t even have a centre console, I’m pretty sure even a 90s Corolla had that. $30k+ for a jacked city car that feels this cheap and nasty in 2022. Just go for a Mazda3 or Corolla if you ask me.
Toyota, 2015 wants it's interior design & quality back, that is horrendous. It's something you would see in a car sub $20k, not over $30k Except for the hybrid with its fuel economy. I can't see any reason why you would choose this over any of it's similar priced rivals.
This should’ve had the 1.8 hybrid from the Corolla. I rode in a mate’s one and it was so gutless. No SUV should have a three banger unless it’s turbocharged
It seems Toyota can't quite understand that reliability is something everyone is providing today even Chinese brands. However, local buyers can't also quite understand that they can buy far more beautiful and enjoyable things with their money instead of old, cheap plastic.
Reliable Chinese brands are a bit of a stretch - they are still new and unproven. Korean brands in 2022, 100% - what with Kia ousting Toyota in JD Power. Hell even if you wanted a Japanese car, a Mazda3 feels much more premium than this Getz like interior.
I have a 2007 Yaris which has done 190,000kms & not one of the original part has been replaced. Service costs me $180. It still drives like it’s new, now that is what people who buy Toyota pay a premium for. Good luck with a 15yr old Chinese car with almost 200k on the clock or for that matter any car with 200k!
@@ashwathashok Don't get me wrong. I have a 2006 Mazda2 Neo, done 200k and drives like a dream. The problem with Toyota is respecting clients by putting some more soft worthy interiors. You can buy a 4k camera for $1 on eBay though. I think Toyota is disrespectful to clients and use their loyalty by selling them cheap materials.
@@User-cb4jm 100% agree with you; however, under consumer rights laws and offered warranties, these makes have commitments to meet. The other thing is no one will drive their cars for 15-20 anymore and people want something nice for the short run anyway.
What's it cross about? Upset that it's not a GR 😆 I would have liked to see you take it on the off-road course. Some of these AWD's are quite good and some are hopeless. My beach runabout Suzuki SX4 goes places it really doesnt belong.
@@User-cb4jm market changed to demand SUVs. Demand meant manufacturers could charge higher and get away with it. Mind you these have a lot more tech than base camrys used to come with... Pricing these higher also means your regular small hatch ala 3, corolla is also getting costlier.
@@zaamuro8408 understandable that it comes with more tech than our old Camry. What I don’t get however is how the base petrol model of essentially a Yaris with a slight bit more ground clearance is $30,611 while a base 2022 Corolla hatch/sedan from an entire class above is $28,952. The extra $1-2k SUV tax over the Corolla would make me expect to get a Corolla Cross, not merely a Yaris Cross!
Paul could you please get us a review on jeep cherokee trailhawk I'm planning on getting one. Unfortunately after checking from 2015-2019 there's a problem with gear box in USA not sure if this is been resolved in the new model. Thanks 😁
He was in the process of doing a review on the Jeep you mentioned but unfortunately during filming it suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure been in the workshop since
I stopped watching after the review of the interior. Awful. Their competitors are streets ahead in this category. Nothing compelling in the Yaris Cross.
Yeh but there's a 12 month wait on these if the punters are falling over themselves why change thing I'm pretty sure Toyota can announce a 10k price increase and will still sell like hot cakes
having just driven this (2023) as a rental, it is undoubtedly bland in the interior and the camera screen is so small, i cannot believe the infotainment was not upgraded like on the corolla
They all say certain cars are designed for younger people but the price keeps most young people away and all you see if retirees buying new cars to keep receiving more age pension!
And the mug punters are happy to pay and join a waiting list can't make enough of them be it corolla,,R4 ,klugger etc in fact Toyota can ask for 10k too much and the sheep would be happy to pay
That’s understandable when comparing to other brands, but what’s bizarre to me is that even within Toyota’s stable, the base petrol Corolla comes in at $28,952 d/a while the base petrol Yaris Cross is $30,611.
People who buy Toyota's don't care about fit and finish. Because no Toyota has ever had a nice interior or infotainment. It's other reasons why people buy them such as brand loyalty and the false notion that they won't breakdown.
Hideous wheel arches, underwhelmed by the exterior and they just don’t seem to be trying at all with the interior. Lack of rear air vents just doesn’t cut it anymore.
Like Paul's review, but lack of maintenance cost and reliability, which is the exact selling point of being a Toyota. I know it's hard to find how reliable a new car is in a short review but there r some data online maybe Paul's team can do some digging on that.
I just found this channel and I have to say you guys really impressed me with all the detailed information about what's important for me as a consumer. Thank you and keep the quality up :D
Thanks legend!
I hope this car soon to be sell in Indonesia, such a great compact car.
You have nothing to worried, it has enough ground clearence, decent cabin space, compact machine that will bring you anywhere without thinking to much on when to fill the gas tank, good suspension, and it is a Toyota.
Very impressive fuel consumption (especially your real world figure).
Looking forward to the Corolla Cross hitting our shores though, I think that's probably the sweet spot for size, fuel economy and powertrain for most folk.
The Corolla Cross is an absolutely beautiful car, so too the latest Corolla. I can't wait to see those reviews
Yes but what will it cost ?
i think now that the corolla cross is out, not sure many people will be buying this vehicle.
Yeah, I'm driving mine at around 3.8l/100km.
What you said about the CVT is wrong. The hybrids don’t use the Direct-Shift CVT with the physical launch gear. They use an e-CVT which is basically two electric motors with a planetary gear set between them. Have a read about Toyota e-CVT and it’ll make more sense.
Also it has torsion BEAM rear suspension not torsion bar. Very different things
K120 "Direct Shift" transmission (2018)
Toyota brands the K120 as the “Direct Shift” CVT and includes a physical first gear (also known as a "launch gear") and nine additional simulated gears, for a total of 10. The launch gear is engaged when the car takes off from being stopped and transitions to the belt drive once the car picks up speed. The benefit of this system is that traditional CVTs tend to have low efficiency in lower gear ratios (creating a moment of sluggishness when starting from a stop).[1] Since the belts in this CVT are handling a more narrow band of gear ratios, belt angles and loads can be reduced, increasing shift speeds and offering a claimed 6% improvement in fuel efficiency.[2] Production began in October 2018.
Hey Paul, thanks for the first review for the urban version that you did in the past, and thanks for this last review GXL version… I just got a yaris cross GXL hybrid 2WD because I compare so many times your videos… and the end i make the right decision. There is a few accessories that you can get to make this car a little better. Such as arm rest and more.
We have just started to receive our first 10 of 54 ordered. Replacing 2016 i30s. Safety/safety/safety/safety systems on the GXL Hybrids bought and the fuel savings and environment values. Our all do city and country work and boot is bigger and more height in boot to carry things. Simplicity to drive so no underestimation on how to drive it. Love them so far. Rear seat space is good for children or average sized adults. Yes the rear doors should open a bit more! And full auto LED headlights are fantastic. SOS button and accident callout as well seals the deal.
They could make the car more comfortable with centre armrest and softer armrests on the door. You don't really look at the hard plastics when you're driving. Just put a double usb adapter in the 12v socket for charging and then the car's fine. 👍🏼 I watch all your videos regardless of buying interests
Interestingly the base model in the UK has a centre armrest. So that major complaint is gone, 8" infotainment too. Much better than the AUS spec.
That transmission doesn't have the physical first gear. It's Toyota's E CVT, meaning that there are no belts at all, it's just one planetary gearset and an electric motor for translating the engine output. Kinda cool imo...
@RUclips's Funniest Yeah that's probably one of the last things to break. I mean they have that type of transmission since thenfirst prius, so they really perfected it.
K120 "Direct Shift" transmission (2018)
Toyota brands the K120 as the “Direct Shift” CVT and includes a physical first gear (also known as a "launch gear") and nine additional simulated gears, for a total of 10. The launch gear is engaged when the car takes off from being stopped and transitions to the belt drive once the car picks up speed. The benefit of this system is that traditional CVTs tend to have low efficiency in lower gear ratios (creating a moment of sluggishness when starting from a stop).[1] Since the belts in this CVT are handling a more narrow band of gear ratios, belt angles and loads can be reduced, increasing shift speeds and offering a claimed 6% improvement in fuel efficiency.[2] Production began in October 2018.
@@jessicaarverne1181 Yeah, but that transmission isn't in the hybrids
I bought this and it ticks every box. First, the car is fun to drive - I haven't had that experience for a long time. My take on the interior - not over designed, which I love. Hard surfaces aren't an issue to me at all - 'luxury' wood panelling is pretty hard - and I've never used centre arm rests. I don't take passengers in the rear apart from rare exceptions. If I want more USB connection I'm sure my friends at Toyota can come to the party with an aftermarket fitting, but for me, one is enough. My commute is 100k a day so I want economy and I want something a little greener whilst I wait for more EV charging infrastructure to become available, at which point I will jump to an EV. I want something I can take onto highways and the occasional dirt road so I ordered the AWD version. It may not be for everyone, but for my needs and my money, it's a goer.
Ha thats exactly the same situation as me. Glad to hear its working out for you.
HI Paul, Can you please get a"DB counter" to measure the db's while driving , and make this a standard test please.
It would of been handy to "hear" how loud it was inside whilst driving during this twest.
You really need a reviewer that is on the shorter end as well. My wife is 1.50, my daughter is 1.52, and they simply can't find a drivable seating position in most cars. We're getting a Yaris Cross because of this and the excellent fuel economy. We will be driving it in the city 99.99% of the time.
Thanks for including the window test in the video .
For 32 grand, no centre armrest front and rear. No rear air vent, tight rear seat space for a SUV. It's really disappointing for this price. Feels more like a 20+ grand car.
Agreed. The interior quality is of a Getz, the base petrol (non hybrid) model is $30,611 while the Corolla hatch or sedan from a whole class above is $28,952. It’s mental.
True the Urban i like is $40000 plus ! Get a CX30 Evolve for $35400da !
I'd buy this. Helluva lot better than the CH-R we get here in the US. Its not fun, but its cheap, it will last, its big enough and it would cost a pittance to run (and make me feel a little better about driving my pertol 80 series around)
I had a dilemma between corolla sedan and I picked up cross yaris. Don't need large car and this one is better for city drive I think .Fuel wise both hybrid were good anyway . Will share my experience when I get it delivered -within 10months ...
Have you got it yet? Do you love it? Considering one of these myself and if not this then a Corolla, so similar circumstances :)
I test drove this and I felt I was back in 2008 because of the outdated interior. I bought a Mazda CX-30 Touring instead.
Good choice. This thing feels like a Getz from 15 years ago. Even paying $1k less than this for a Corolla is a better choice than a $30k base model Yaris with a bit of ride height.
The CX30 is a segment above though. A CX3 or MX30 would’ve been more comparable
CX30 Evolve for $35800 d/a far better choice !
What is quite funny about the Yaris cross is the fact it has a VERY similar grille to the 2003 Toyota Echo. Awesome video!
It's strange to see you testing a budjet crossover, designed essentially for economy like a comfort, drive pleasur car. you should put more attention to context and product goals. thanks fo your efforts.
$32k++ is not budget…7” display and cheap interior on a new range is terrible
Was about to say. He is being harsh due to the price point in Aussie market. It should be under $30k. For the money you can get a premium Havel for example
Budget,my darling,budget lol
@@interceptor7905 space button my darling, space button. 😜😏
For this price I’d take a base Mazda3 or a Corolla over it. Wtf is up with that interior, it feels like a Getz from a decade ago. Not even a centre console?
yeah but hybrids are generally expensive because of batteries, so instead of raising raising the price too much I reckon they reduced interior quality. It can give some fully electric driving that I like but aside from that I'd take the much larger vitara over this.
@@shivamarya5225 no excuse for this level of interior quality on a $30,611 d/a car the size of a city hatchback. That is the entry pricing for the BASE model I just got from the Toyota’s website for the PETROL model, with solid paint and 2WD!
You can get a Corolla Ascent Sport from the class above for $28,952 d/a which is better in every way. The Corolla hybrid is $31,032 if you want a fuel efficient car - within $500 of a petrol Yaris Cross that is weaker, smaller and has a worse interior.
@@User-cb4jm I looked at other articles and the base starts at 27k for the base without delivery, still not cheap like I said I'd rather get a vitara or something but it's definitely more fun than a corolla, that's the only thing this has over the rest of the segment since it's based on the yaris
Toyota have really let themselves down with the interiors of their cars. They're behind the pack in that regard
It's a Toyota! It is as good as it needs to be. No more, no less.
I'm considering buying this car as I live in remote NT. I work in a remote community and I do a lot travel to Darwin. Mostly bitumen roads - not many dirt from where I am, but I do the big road trips. I did consider a RAV4 but bit out of my price range, so this and the C-HR are my choices.
I've never brought a car, so I'm doing a lot of studying before I do. I know that I'm definitely getting a Toyota though as they're built for the Territory (well, they last longer than others in the NT), so definitely Toyota but I don't want a small car like a normal Yaris or Corrolla, so this or the C-HR.
I know that it doesn't have a lot of features but that's okay - it's efficient for fuel, it's got boot space and the front of the car looks like it has space as I'm also on the plus side, so need a good car with space in the driver's seat.
Still tossing up and still gonna keep doing research but this video has given me a lot to think about.
What did you end up getting? I am also considering getting one of these - I do more inner city driving in Melb and some freeway driving so it may also fit my criteria. Safe travels.
@GabrielA-nf7vz I got a Yaris Cross GXL, petrol, (bot hybrid) 2022 model and its black all over. I've had it since May of this year and I love it. The only thing that annoys me is that it beeps or warns you when you're too close to things - but I think you can turn that feature off. But it's a good car and it does well in the NT heat here. If you want a fast car, this wouldn't be it but if you want reliable and something that will get you from A to B, this is a good car. It does drive fast - like I've done 130km on the Stuart Hwy and it can go more but it's a good little car.
Fantastic review! This car has got my interest here in Australia. Keep up the great work
Paul: watch this space (the grill) to disappear as EV becomes more popular
BMW: hold my beer
We've got a few of these at my work & man it's so loud when you accelerate it. I understand that this is a three banger but, ever with the radio up, it's still bloody loud. It's very good on fuel though I'll give it that, but if it's my choice, I would go for the corolla hybrid sedan instead or pay the extra and go for the RAV4.
Getting out of the back seat is hard too. With an arch from the centre pillar you have to get your foot over.
nice review
Covid changed my holiday destinations towards domestic remote tours (so, it has shifted my next car target from hatchback to small/midsize SUV). However, Yaris Cross failed to impress me. It is expensive in comparison to Korean and other Asian competitors. The fuel efficiency is nice but the up-front hybrid cost requires a long payback period.
The European version has a centre console with a lid and a different dash without the two funky spots for the gears and speedo.
So Paul I checked the other Yaris Cross review that you mentioned and it was aired exactly 1 year ago, coincidence?
Could you do a review on the Toyota urban cruiser
Not sold in Australia
That would have been a good review, yes.
I don’t care how black the plastic is, what I like is the 75mpg I get out of my 2022 Yaris cross.
One of the few subcompact crossovers that you can get with four wheel drive.
You can’t get the majority of its rivals with four wheel drive.
@AUS_Triippy What’s the difference?
Awd drives all wheels all the time. 4WD drives 2 unless you manually opt 4 (though this may happen automatically if this in the car's design).
They could have saved HEAPS of money on those GIANT back-seat headrests!
It's incredibly important to fondle the dashboard in a car......for some reason. I think it tells you how well engineered the engine is...
Or how cheaply it’s produced…
Nice videos Paul
I though stonic would be it's rival from Kia? Considering it's based on the Rio because the Yaris cross is based on the Yaris.
Yeah, the Seltos is based on the Cerato/Hyundai Kona
Tough segment. Corolla Cross seems like a massive hit here in RSA
Now order Toyota Yaris Cross how need to wait?
The front indicators cannot be seen by pedestrians from the side, either I am missing something or that seems unsafe. When waiting to walk at a roundabout you think they are going left or straight ahead until they turn right and then you see the indicator flashing!
Paul, The fuel efficiency is outstanding but at these prices there is no excuse for that cheap Torture Beam Rear Suspension®. TNGA cars seem universally deficient in rear seat space and the Corolla Cross shares that shortcoming .
Would the Honda HR-V also be a competitor?
It’s a Crossover not an SUV.
The dual tier boot is pointless. You’d always leave it in the lower setting as less space is just silly.
When will a review of the 2022 Mazda BT-50 be released?
Still a few weeks away :-) will be reviewing the new 1.9.
Does the Yaris Cross replace the CH-R?
Nah sits below it, the Corolla Cross should replace it, though from what I hear they’re keeping it around for god knows what reason.
Having sat in a CHR, the exterior isn’t that small, much like a Corolla, yet the interior is cramped like a Yaris. Terrible use of space in the CHR.
I was kinda looking at buying one of these until the interior. Hate the chrome buttons on infotainment and I think the auto shifter came out of a 2000 commodore
The entire thing looks like a Hyundai Getz to me. Can’t believe it doesn’t even have a centre console, I’m pretty sure even a 90s Corolla had that. $30k+ for a jacked city car that feels this cheap and nasty in 2022. Just go for a Mazda3 or Corolla if you ask me.
Do base spec reviews for common cars.
Toyota, 2015 wants it's interior design & quality back, that is horrendous. It's something you would see in a car sub $20k, not over $30k
Except for the hybrid with its fuel economy. I can't see any reason why you would choose this over any of it's similar priced rivals.
I’m coming from a 2001 Toyota Tarago point of view. I suppose anything will be an improvement on my analogue vehicle to a modern digital technology.
Everything else is a joke except that hybrid tech. Only reason why anyone would buy it is for that fuel consumption
On the inside, it legit looks like a rav4. Just a smaller knobs, buttons
Driving on 110 km/h for 3hours, will it run on petrol only ? Or combined ?
I want to see you do more Citroen reviews!
It's a shame there are no GR plans for this, whilst the Yaris GR is made for rally the Yaris Cross GR would be more Dakar
Waiting for the Corolla Cross.
$32k for an oversized Yaris? Hmmm... 🤔
This car looks like a wet dream of rent a car companies
Headrests in the rear come out I think too be able to lower the rear seats.
This should’ve had the 1.8 hybrid from the Corolla. I rode in a mate’s one and it was so gutless. No SUV should have a three banger unless it’s turbocharged
It’s a Crossover. Not an SUV. But it should be turbocharged if 3cyl yes.
This has a quicker 0-100 time that the 1.8 corolla hybrid. Significantly so.
Very disappointing about the passengers space..do you think that one person of about 1.90 can fit in the back?
I think Aldi would sell a better one if they have cars on their special buy list.
It seems Toyota can't quite understand that reliability is something everyone is providing today even Chinese brands. However, local buyers can't also quite understand that they can buy far more beautiful and enjoyable things with their money instead of old, cheap plastic.
Reliable Chinese brands are a bit of a stretch - they are still new and unproven. Korean brands in 2022, 100% - what with Kia ousting Toyota in JD Power. Hell even if you wanted a Japanese car, a Mazda3 feels much more premium than this Getz like interior.
I have a 2007 Yaris which has done 190,000kms & not one of the original part has been replaced. Service costs me $180. It still drives like it’s new, now that is what people who buy Toyota pay a premium for. Good luck with a 15yr old Chinese car with almost 200k on the clock or for that matter any car with 200k!
@@ashwathashok Don't get me wrong. I have a 2006 Mazda2 Neo, done 200k and drives like a dream. The problem with Toyota is respecting clients by putting some more soft worthy interiors. You can buy a 4k camera for $1 on eBay though. I think Toyota is disrespectful to clients and use their loyalty by selling them cheap materials.
@@User-cb4jm 100% agree with you; however, under consumer rights laws and offered warranties, these makes have commitments to meet. The other thing is no one will drive their cars for 15-20 anymore and people want something nice for the short run anyway.
which car is good hybrid or petrol,
What's it cross about? Upset that it's not a GR 😆
I would have liked to see you take it on the off-road course. Some of these AWD's are quite good and some are hopeless.
My beach runabout Suzuki SX4 goes places it really doesnt belong.
please review the cerato GT
25k? I've been seeing the base GX starting at 30k.
5 years ago, a Camry could be had for $28,990 d/a. Wtf happened.
@@User-cb4jm market changed to demand SUVs. Demand meant manufacturers could charge higher and get away with it. Mind you these have a lot more tech than base camrys used to come with... Pricing these higher also means your regular small hatch ala 3, corolla is also getting costlier.
@@zaamuro8408 understandable that it comes with more tech than our old Camry. What I don’t get however is how the base petrol model of essentially a Yaris with a slight bit more ground clearance is $30,611 while a base 2022 Corolla hatch/sedan from an entire class above is $28,952. The extra $1-2k SUV tax over the Corolla would make me expect to get a Corolla Cross, not merely a Yaris Cross!
You are 100% correct. As of now the Yaris Cross (petrol, non-hybrid!) in base GX form with solid paint and 2WD is a whopping $30,611.
@AUS_Triippy at maximum the difference between states and territories would be in triple digits not 5 grand.
I think the corolla Cross will be a bit if priced right.
Very poor quality materials used.
Paul could you please get us a review on jeep cherokee trailhawk I'm planning on getting one. Unfortunately after checking from 2015-2019 there's a problem with gear box in USA not sure if this is been resolved in the new model.
Thanks 😁
He was in the process of doing a review on the Jeep you mentioned but unfortunately during filming it suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure been in the workshop since
Please dont buy a Jeep !
Hairdryers such as this should come in at the $18k AUS. Not a cent more!
UK 2022 model come with new interior design. but Australia got same as 2021
I stopped watching after the review of the interior. Awful. Their competitors are streets ahead in this category. Nothing compelling in the Yaris Cross.
Yeh but there's a 12 month wait on these if the punters are falling over themselves why change thing I'm pretty sure Toyota can announce a 10k price increase and will still sell like hot cakes
Perfect car 🙂🙂🙂
Please bring this Yaris cross to South Africa
having just driven this (2023) as a rental, it is undoubtedly bland in the interior and the camera screen is so small, i cannot believe the infotainment was not upgraded like on the corolla
They all say certain cars are designed for younger people but the price keeps most young people away and all you see if retirees buying new cars to keep receiving more age pension!
Toyota and Style don't go together in one sentence
I like the design of it I just don’t like the front.
You can double that price on that one in my country... Be happy
It feels like toyota is making absolute vanilla products and charging 5k too much. Very disappointing
And the mug punters are happy to pay and join a waiting list can't make enough of them be it corolla,,R4 ,klugger etc in fact Toyota can ask for 10k too much and the sheep would be happy to pay
Typical Toyota get the bare minimum for your money .... But it's reliable haha
That’s understandable when comparing to other brands, but what’s bizarre to me is that even within Toyota’s stable, the base petrol Corolla comes in at $28,952 d/a while the base petrol Yaris Cross is $30,611.
I didn’t know this existed. I would have considered it. Oh well, too late now.
This car looks so nice…
Not sure what planet you're from but this car is ugly as sin
Need an eye check mate.
@@phonicfrog_ my ass.
@@toyotaAETruenoGT-APEX well that's obvious that's ugly as sin 😆😂😂😆🤣
@@phonicfrog_ nah it sctually looks good in person, it's one its selling points
People who buy Toyota's don't care about fit and finish. Because no Toyota has ever had a nice interior or infotainment. It's other reasons why people buy them such as brand loyalty and the false notion that they won't breakdown.
Is it a reliable car
We were looking at he GLX but found the Corolla far superior in every way
If you want a sports car, buy a car built for that. I think you're over critical for what the car was designed for.
Environmentally conscious person? A bit of an utopia.
$30k is a lot for not much car
This is the ugliest entry level small SUV, Seltos looks much better than this one. The only attractive point of Yaris Cross may be the hybrid
youve not seen it in person, most people think they're cute and its a selling point now.
Probably Toyota is the only Japanese cars that add emergency button outside Japan market. Most Japanese cars in Japan have emergency button. Cmiiw.
I like 0 to 100. No change a real CVT
Hideous wheel arches, underwhelmed by the exterior and they just don’t seem to be trying at all with the interior. Lack of rear air vents just doesn’t cut it anymore.
Looks like an SUV version of our Toyota Etios we got here in south america... But pricer.
The cargo blind material are ridiculous...
Great car for the price.. Its gonna sell like hotcake...
I like the front look of this car. It looks like the 1960 Citroen Ami in europe slightly but thats where it ends. I wouldnt touch one of these.
The Yaris cross Hybrid Excel that I’ve bought in the UK 🇬🇧
Is a lot better than the car that you are reviewing 🤷🏼♂️
I'm thinking of it in UK. How is it better?
Yes, but this is not a UK car review!
I really didn’t think I would ever see something uglier than a Nissan Juke but here it is.
Why do we get such an ugly front detail in Australia? The Cambodian model looks like a mini Corolla Cross and looks significantly better!