Toyota Yaris Cross Review: A 63mpg Antidote To Complexity

Toyota's efficient petrol-electric entry to the compact crossover class goes under the knife for another update Since its arrival in 2021, the Toyota Yaris Cross has quietly established itself as one of the default choices in the hybrid crossover class – and the Japanese firm’s best-seller across Europe. With the supermini agility, low running costs and enough practicality for those who need a compact urban runaround, the Yaris Cross is a regular sight on UK roads. But in such a competitive class, which includes the best-selling Ford Puma, there’s no time for complacency. It was only two years ago when Toyota introduced a number of mechanical and technological revisions, but now it has treated its high-riding supermini to yet another round of updates – although the tweaks are relatively modest.  The headline changes come in the form of a honeycomb grille, sharper LED headlights, more standard kit. Gone is the entry-level 114bhp powertrain, with the peppier 129bhp Hybrid 130 now standard across the range.