Toyota Yaris Cross

Toyota · Yaris Cross

Yaris Cross

Released August 2026

The updated Yaris Cross compact SUV, now with the 129 bhp Hybrid 130 as standard and optional AWD-i all-wheel drive, suited to buyers who want a frugal small SUV.

Body
SUV
Powertrain
Hybrid
Power
129 bhp
Range
–
Boot
350 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is easy to drive, very frugal in real-world use and well equipped, with simple physical controls. Common criticisms are hard, cheap-feeling cabin plastics, a gruff engine under hard acceleration and a ride that gets unsettled on rough roads; Autocar and Auto Express found rear space tight, while Parkers thought it roomy.

From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk and parkers.co.uk

Performance

Powertrain
Hybrid
Power
129 bhp
0–62 mph
10.7–11.3 s
Top speed
109 mph
Engine or motors
1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol (90 bhp) with 62 kW electric motor; total system output 129 bhp (130 DIN hp, 96 kW); AWD-i adds a 3.9 kW rear motor; lithium-ion hybrid battery
Torque
120 Nm engine; front electric motor 185 Nm; rear motor 52 Nm (AWD-i)
Gearbox
e-CVT automatic
Drive
Front-wheel drive, or AWD-i all-wheel drive (Excel)

Range and charging

Economy (WLTP)
55.3–64.1 mpg
Efficiency
WLTP combined: 64.1 mpg (Icon, Design), 58.8 mpg (Excel FWD, GR Sport), 55.3 mpg (Excel AWD-i)
CO2 emissions
100–116 g/km (WLTP combined)

Practicality

Body
SUV
Seats
5
Boot
350 litres
Length
4,172 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Weight
From 1,230 kg
Boot
350 litres to the tonneau cover, 460 litres to the roof; 1,097 litres with the rear seats folded (VDA)
Towing
750 kg braked, 550 kg unbraked
Size
4,172 mm long, 1,765 mm wide, 1,595 mm high; 2,560 mm wheelbase; 5.3 m turning radius (tyre); kerb weight 1,230–1,260 kg (FWD), 1,320–1,355 kg (AWD-i)

Tech and safety

Infotainment
Nine-inch touchscreen, or 10.5-inch Toyota Smart Connect+ (Excel, GR Sport); seven-inch or 12.3-inch digital driver's display
Driver assistance
Toyota Safety Sense standard
Warranty
3 years or 60,000 miles

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Up to 64.1 mpg (WLTP combined)
  • AWD-i all-wheel drive option on Excel
  • Reversing camera and LED headlights with automatic high beam on every version

Cons

  • 0–62 mph takes 10.7 seconds (11.3 with AWD-i)
  • Towing limited to 750 kg braked
  • 350-litre boot (to the tonneau cover)

Closest rivals

Model
BodyPowertrainPowerRangeBootReleased
SUVMild hybrid114–148 bhp–475 lJan 2026
SUVHybrid, Electric109–143 bhp190–248 mi–Jan 2025
SUVMild hybrid138 bhp–583 lAug 2026

Sources

  1. media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/pdf/260827-Yaris-Cross-Technical-…
  2. media.toyota.co.uk/toyota-launches-sales-of-the-new-yaris-cross
  3. media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/pdf/260822DM-Yaris-Cross-full-rel…
  4. media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/pdf/Yaris-Cross-prices-September-…

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