What is it?
The Yaris Cross is Toyota's smallest SUV in Australia, sharing the TNGA-B platform with the Yaris hatch but adding 90 mm of ride height and a hybrid option. Four grades, two powertrains, AWD on hybrid only via Toyota's E-Four electric rear axle.
The lineup runs from GX 1.5 FWD at $28,990 plus on-roads, through to Premium HEV AWD at $42,990 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Segment fuel champion at 3.8 L/100 km on the hybrid, 390 L boot is class-leading at the price, Toyota Safety Sense 3 standard across the range.
400 kg braked tow is the smallest in the segment. The 1.5L three-cylinder petrol is noisier than rivals, and hybrid waitlists can still run 6 months or more.
Should you buy the Yaris Cross?
Reasons to buy
- Segment fuel champion at 3.8 L/100 km on the hybrid, 390 L boot is class-leading at the price, Toyota Safety Sense 3 standard across the range.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. Hybrid battery: up to 10 years with on-schedule servicing.
- 5-star ANCAP (2020), full driver-assist suite.
- 390 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 400 kg.
Reasons to wait
- 400 kg braked tow is the smallest in the segment. The 1.5L three-cylinder petrol is noisier than rivals, and hybrid waitlists can still run 6 months or more.
- You need to tow more than 400 kg, you want a cheaper buy-in (Hyundai Venue, Kia Stonic), or you want a hybrid in a bigger body (Toyota Corolla Cross).
- Premium HEV at $42,990 plus on-roads overlaps the larger Corolla Cross. If space matters more than footprint, step up.
- Top trim climbs to $42,990 plus on-roads.
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