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The 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross range of configurations is currently priced from $23,990.
Our most recent review of the 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Byron Mathioudakis had this to say at the time: The Yaris Cross is already the second bestselling Light SUV in Australia after the CX-3 and closing in. With above-average space, efficiency, specification and technology for the money, it’s not difficult to understand why.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Byron Mathioudakis liked most about this particular version of the Toyota Yaris Cross: Interior packaging, Exceptional economy and low emissions, Comfy ride
The 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1250 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Toyota Yaris Cross 2021 prices range from $23,760 for the basic trim level SUV GX to $36,190 for the top of the range SUV Urban Hybrid (two-Tone).
The interior of the Yaris Cross range is a mixed bag. While the seats are comfortable and adjustable for all occupants, there is an abundance of hard trims in the doorcards and dahsboard. Practicality-wise occupants can make use of medium bottle holders in the doors, three cupholders in the centre console, and various nooks and crannies throughout, though none are rubberised. The highest Urban grade is available with contrasting plastic dash trims, although all cars get a leather bound steering wheel. It also has a large boot space for the class coming in at 390-litres (VDA) in petrol front-drive models, or 314L in hybrid grades.
Toyota Yaris Cross Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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GX
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1590x1765x4180 mm |
Ground Clearance:
170 mm
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GX Hybrid
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1590x1765x4180 mm |
Ground Clearance:
170 mm
|
GX Hybrid (steel Wheels)
|
Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1590x1765x4180 mm |
Ground Clearance:
170 mm
|
GXL
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1590x1765x4180 mm |
Ground Clearance:
170 mm
|
Even the base GX Yaris Cross scores a 7.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a reversing camera and sensors, a multi-function digital display in the dash, single-zone climate control, keyless entry and push-start ignition alongside 16-inch alloy wheels and adaptive cruise control.
Higher grades gain built-in sat-nav, a holographic head-up display, LED headlights, a more comprehensive parking camera suite, and, in the case of the top-spec Urban, 18-inch alloys, heated front seats, a holographic head-up display, and a powered tailgate.
Toyota Yaris Cross Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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GX
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.5L ULP CVT AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
5.4L/100km
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GX Hybrid
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.5L Hybrid CVT AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
4.0L/100km
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GX Hybrid
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.5L Hybrid CVT AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
3.8L/100km
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Toyota Yaris Cross Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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GX
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.5L ULP CVT AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1250kg
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GX Hybrid
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.5L Hybrid CVT AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
400kg
|
GX Hybrid (steel Wheels)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.5L Hybrid CVT AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
400kg
|
GXL
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.5L ULP CVT AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1250kg
|
Toyota does not provide an official 0-100km/h time for Yaris Cross variants, but expect a figure around 10 seconds for the hybrid models.
The Yaris Cross will be more than capable of maintaining a speed of 110km/h on the freeway, Fred. The hybrid driveline, however, is all about saving fuel, not making it the performance leader of the Yaris Cross family. Bear in mind, you have two options with a Yaris Cross Hybrid; two or four-wheel-drive, and the latter is going to be a bit slower to reach cruising speed thanks to the extra mass of that driveline in what is already a relatively hefty (hybrid) hatchback.
Given you’ve nominated some gravel-road use (not to mention shallow water crossings) I reckon the all-wheel-drive Hybrid might just be the one for you (and your wife). The extra grip of all-wheel-drive when it could be of most benefit (which will be relatively often on loose gravel surfaces) buys you an extra safety margin. As for water crossings, even though it has lots of batteries, controllers and an electric motor on board, Toyota tells me that the Hybrid version of the Yaris Cross has been tested to the same standards as any other Yaris Cross version.
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The Yaris Cross has five seats regardless of variant, and is available with cloth trim across the range.
The Urban grade gets its own set of seat designs, with partial faux-leather on the edges, as well as electric adjust for the driver and heated seats for the front passengers.
The seating position is high, allowing for good visibility of the road, and offers reasonable comfort and adjustability for all occupants.