Browse over 9,000 car reviews

Toyota Yaris Cross vs GWM Haval H6

What's the difference?

VS
Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota Yaris Cross

$26,989 - $49,990

2023 price

GWM Haval H6
GWM Haval H6

$33,990 - $45,990

2024 price

Summary

2023 Toyota Yaris Cross
2024 GWM Haval H6
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 3, 1.5L

Turbo 4, 1.5L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol/Electric

-
Fuel Efficiency
3.8L/100km (combined)

5.2L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Firm ride
  • Could use more power
  • Flimsy mesh luggage compartment cover

  • Technology isn't as good as rivals
  • Misses out on features that its rivals have
  • Driving experience is a mixed bag
2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Summary

The Yaris Cross is a good example of great timing.

Jacking up a small/supermini-sized wagon is hardly original, as the 2000s Peugeot 207 Outdoor proved. It bombed locally, and there were others too, probably, that never even reached our ears, let alone our shores. The point is, this seemed like a niche too far.

Not to Toyota, though. Sure, its Yaris has long included tallish wagon offshoots elsewhere, with names like Verso and Ractis. But it took a redesign that included a Subaru Outback-esque makeover, the telling 'Cross' badge and hybrid with available all-wheel drive (AWD) options to get buyers interested.

As wait times stretch to a year and beyond, now there's a "thrilling" (according to the press release) GR (for Gazoo Racing) Sport Hybrid addition, for those who seek their compact crossovers in racy eco tracksuit couture.

Can the Yaris Cross pull it off? Let's find out.

View full pricing & specs
Interested in a Toyota Yaris Cross?
2024 GWM Haval H6 Summary

This week I'm road-testing the new GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hybrid, which is the flagship model, and it offers the convenience of a hybrid engine and the space of much larger SUVs, despite only being mid-sized.

But that's not what should worry rivals like the ever-popular Toyota RAV4 hybrid, Nissan X-Trail e-Power and Kia Sportage - it's its price tag.

This Chinese competitor is shaking things up and in this review I'll unpack if it's as good in real life as it is on paper.

View full pricing & specs
Interested in a GWM Haval H6?

Deep dive comparison

2023 Toyota Yaris Cross 2024 GWM Haval H6

Change vehicle