Had the newest Corrola Hybrid with every optional extra you can have as a company car for about two years. Lane assist is actively trying to kill you. It would just randomly jerk you of road. What I would do, because it is active every time you start a car is that I would switch on and off cruse control and than would somehow switch off lane assist. Keep in mind that I had that car in Sweden with every road I have driven it had markings on tarmac
B mode in Toyotas is ONLY for descending mountain passes or steep descents. It should never be used during normal driving. I own a Hybrid Toyota. You can read it in the user manual. It does not regenerate much more energy. Instead it uses engine brake to slow you down. That is the only purpose
Yes, I confirm, B mode should not be used for cruising in town, it's not a regen mode. its sole purpose is usage of engine brake (for downhill slopes when battery is full). Matt should have used the D mode instead and does not use regen braking, which is the mode you are supposed to use 99% of the time.
Matt should read my comment, thank us for this great piece of advice, and invite me to one of his Drag Races. It’s time for a random subscriber to go to a race 😬
You're right. In the Toyota Yaris Cross owner's manual, it says "if the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will become low."
The Yaris Cross was the 3rd best-selling car in July 2024 in all of Europe, its popularity has helped Toyota become the 2nd best-selling brand in Europe in YTD 2024
My mom had Yaris 2016, and i always loved that chill cruise around town, no rush, superb mpg, i just really liked it. Now she bought 2024 yaris cross hybrid, we’re picking it tomorrow, can’t wait to cruise around. The one thing i loved the most that from 2016 till 2024 there was ZERO issues with the car and i mean it. Literally nothing to repair besides general stuff like oil, filters and break pads. Insane quality and 0 headache to maintain.
You must not follow the news. Their SUVs and Trucks are a nightmare. They have had to stop production in multiple models to fix engine issues. I would go Mazda over Toyotas Right now.
@@jandolejsi8122 thats the problem with hybrids. I had a toyota aqua hybrid after 11yrs it broke down n the battery is expensive too but hey its still good if ur getting a new one
@@jandolejsi8122 You either live in 2003 or have only heard of European hybrids. I would hesitate buying european hybrids too. But the japanese have made hybrids for decades and have proven themselves much more reliable than non-hybrid european cars.
Man some cars don't have that but atrocious manual knob that you have to rotate to recline your seat This lever seems to be basic but when you don't have it you really miss it
I've had mine 6 weeks, it's ave 72mpg, you can easily achieve 80-100 mpg on trips especially with slower moving traffic, it's more Powerful than I expected with the 114 motor, the only thing I would change is the seats to full leather
I have had my Yaris Cross for just over a year. It is nice to drive (better than you might imagine) and frugal on petrol. Cold weather affects the main battery, so restricts fuel consumption, but I have never had below 60 mpg and 70+ is not unusual, even in British summer. Road noise can be a bit intrusive, especially given the appalling state of Britain's roads, but the real bugbear with the car is the 12 volt battery that runs the tech that operates the doors, the alarm, the parking brake, etc and most significant, the ability to start the car. If you take extra long holidays or use the car infrequently, the battery will lose its charge and becomes immobile. You can't even push it because of the electronic parking brake. There is a jump start point in the fuse holder under the bonnet, but my recommendation, if you buy one of these cars (and I believe the same problem occurs with other hybrids and EVs) and use it infrequently, is to buy a solar charger. Amazon, for example, will sell you the AA Solar Charger, which plugs into the EOBD socket, under the dashboard above the brake pedal, for under £30.
I believe you can start your Yaris Cross Hybrid using Toyota mobile app. My bro in law uses the app to start his BYD ev cars while he is away on vacations.
B isn’t more regenerative braking. It stops disconnecting the ICE when you release the throttle. So you can Brake on the ICE when going downhill, instead of constantly pushing the brakes. Has been for decades on Toyota hybrids.
I always find i give it back at the end because buying costs more than another brand new car. With no mot or warranty to worry about. @@emielregisrohellecterzieff1074
@@ew4nl144 you're being mugged off and you don't even realise it! 34,000 AUD = £17,500 - maybe down to the AUS market has opening up more to Chinese brands. The UK is done for. Didn't the Japanese refer to the UK as the "treasure island" ?
Would be very interesting to see a Clio Vs Yaris or Capture Vs Yaris Cross comparative Especially regarding the hybrid system which are similar but still have a quite different philosophy
@@bartek.igielskiyou‘re right, but still the electric motor can lock out the pulleys, meaning it will be more responsive since it doesn‘g rely on centrifugal forces :)
@@mucmac3586 believe it or not, but the official inflation figures are not based entirely off of the price of a Toyota Yaris Cross. Maybe inflation includes other items too.
true, but i've been helping my daughter move and buy some stuff recently and would have preferred one like this 🙂. They could offer a stuff one as an option.
my understanding was that B mode actually increases engine breaking and stops or reduces charging the batteries to prevent them overheating when going down hills or steep inclines
EV mode button is for moving the vehicle short distances like in / out of a garage etc without starting the power unit, Leave the EV button only, stick it in D then just drive it & let the hybrid system do the work.
I've had the hybrid mid-spec for almost 2 years now. Averages 4.1 l/100km on highways, 3.6 around town and less than 3 in the countryside. The boot capacity on mine (hybrid FW drive only is 390 liters). Very comfortable and impressive handling for its class. Cannot recommend it enough!
Like with all Toyotas they focus on reliability if the drive train and forget the about everything else as important including interior build quality 😂
as far as owning corolla hybrid, these cars are great for mixture of city driving and driving between towns, where hybrid battery is most active, but if you do lot of motorway driving, stay away from them, lot of noise and hybrid battery is obviously not working for higher speeds.
Using B mode in a Toyota will increase your fuel consumption, it is only for use to provide engine braking on a steep descent. It has no effect on regeneration.
Was in Japan a few days ago, my parents rented one of these to go from Tokyo to fuji speedway, believe me these back seats are horrible when it comes to long distances and noise insulation doesn’t exsist….other than that it was pretty blumming good
Blank switch in the boot: semi electric tow coupling? A Passat had the same system to open the fuel tank - I remember there was a button somewhwere between the front seats... By the way: It's a eCVT, not a CVT. The transmission ratio is fixed (planetary gear), different ratios are simulated by power distribution.
just got one the GR version, this car is great fun to drive, the performance is good enugh, the MPG is crazy, i never get less than 58mpg usually its over 65mpg and on long runs ive had 76mpg and im not a slow driver. id say just go ahead and buy it.
This is car I got in April 2024 First review I have seen for this year , all other reviews are 2 years old are more. You did leave out the safety features and the Hold brake feature is great at traffic lights, and the petrol range is over 700km with full tank.
I have the 2024 Yaris Cross Excel fully loaded. I previously had a 2020 Yaris 1.0l petrol manual (Awesome car and wish I had not sold it). The Yaris Cross is fantastic for around town and fuel consumption around town and on A-roads is often in excess of 70mpg. On numerous occasions I have had 80mpg and even 90+mpg for journeys of 20 - 25 miles. Motorway driving is always 65mpg +. It is unbelievably cheap to run petrol wise. My Toyota dealer in Croydon is fantastic for servicing. A really slick experience all around. The Excel version has an auto parking feature and surround view. The auto parking is utterly amazing. It feels weird though letting go of the wheel. The Excel also has other safety features when pulling out or reversing out of a driveway that warns you of pedestrians and cars. It really works and is superb. The jury is out on the adaptive cruise control. For me even when setting on maximum distance I always feel it is too close to the car in front at higher speeds on the motorway so I rarely use this feature. Lane assist is good too. You can feel the wheel tugging if you stray without indicating. The visibility out of the back window is limited. I like a car with a lot more glass and thinner pillars personally but the safety features on the car compensate for this limited view (ie blind spot monitoring). This being my first (small) SUV, I personally would go back to the Yaris rather than the Yaris Cross. Slightly narrower and shorter and better suited to driving in Greater London. I also prefer the lower driving position. The boot is a decent size. We use for 2 Brompton bikes and then there is room for a suitcase as well. From a driving perspective it is as easy as it gets. Switch it on, put in drive and drive. The hold feature is brilliant and being a hybrid no changing gear all the time in traffic. It's a fantastic car but on occasions I yearn for my manual. I feel there is a little more connection when you have to use the gears manually. One bug bear is the single USB in the front. It would cost nothing to have multiple USB's. My experience of Toyota's in the last 4 years has been entirely positive. If I had to buy a car for my son who has passed his test, I would plumb for a standard Yaris with some of the extras like all round camera's and parking feature. If you have never had a Toyota or hybrid then give it a go. Just look around you when you are out driving. Every time you see a broken down car, make a note of the brand. Toyota's are everywhere. The car of choice for Uber drivers. They are literally driving all day. You'll hardly ever see a broken down Toyota if ever but you will see plenty of premium German cars waiting for a breakdown truck. I simply would not even look at another manufacturer next time I buy (Perhaps Honda).
I've got a load cover like that on my 2021 model Yaris Cross. You don't have to select EV mode as the car goes into electric drive whenever it can. Forget B mode, I've never used it.
For the same reason I'm glad I bought the new CHR. Incredibly driver friendly cars, economical and easy, but also fun to drive. And all of the above at competitive prices!
This car reminds me of a slice of white bread in an all you can eat breakfast buffet. So many options and yet you choose a slice of white bread. Nothing particularly wrong with it but also nothing exciting.
DO NOT drive around in B mode in any Toyota Hybrid as Mat was doing in this video. It is only meant as a downhill engine assistance brake. It's not meant to be used for regen. Any complaints with this car come down to its class. You know this is going last a long time compared to a peugeot or vw.
I have this car since 2023 , I average 75 mpg for driving as I’m very careful on how I drive , it also tells you your driving score and I’m always in the 80s , better than an EV my range shows over 500 miles , takes me 3 mins to full up and off I go, acoustic glass . They 17inch wheels are awful on the road went to 16inch must better
It used to be my family car. Easy to drive, have a simple centre console, got good mileage, and well designed. What I don’t like about it is such as, rear seats are bit small and won’t be reclined to the fullest, though these are not big deals. Overall, it’s the most cost efficient car of all other similarly sized vehicles.
My Parents got a Yaris Cross in 2022 - it's Japanese spec (We're in New Zealand) so it has the cool individual displays for the gauges n stuff. They Love it.
I was a passenger in an older version of this car and didn't have a great experience. While the newer model might have some improvements, in my case, the transition between electric mode and the engine was quite rough. Accelerating quickly from a standstill caused noticeable shaking, and the pickup for highway merging was underwhelming, even with the electric motor's assistance. Additionally, when driving on the motorway, the car felt like it wanted to roll around corners, especially in the back seats. It doesn’t seem well-suited for highway driving and requires a cautious and easy approach in the city. Having been in other Toyota hybrids before, I expected better from this one. Personally, I don't see the appeal of these crossovers and think the standard Yaris Hybrid would be a better option.
Last years model, manual with only petrol engine. Similar experience although it does ok job, nothing glamorous though. Cross is better for shitty roads, parking on curbs and gravel... basically a normal non-western Europe experience xD
@@Lemingtona-x5g Hey look, you don't have to get all defensive. I was just sharing my personal experience, and I know it might not be the same for everyone. Whether I was a passenger or the driver shouldn't really change the perspective I was giving. I totally get that for most people, these things might not be a big deal and that it's a perfectly good car-after all, they wouldn't sell so many if it wasn't! I was just saying that, in my opinion, it doesn't quite feel like a driver's car, and I expected a bit more since it's a Toyota. No hard feelings!
Test drove the Toyota Premier, top of the range, Yaris Cross against the Nissan Juke N Sport hybrid. The more powerful motor in the Premier was a huge improvement over the older115 BHP. Interior was poor compared to Juke which was more solid, better seats, much better digital dashboard, storage (surprisingly large glove box, centre armrest cubby) , infotainment (the around view camera was a fuzzy affair compared to the crisp screen on the Nissan) , ergonomics (the camera button and several others are hidden under the right hand side dash, I had to open the door in order to see them 😀) etc. Expected the Jukes 19 inch wheels (why Nissan?) to be awful and was pleasantly surprised by the better ride and body control. Toyota 10-15mpg better than the Nissan, as well as other positives like roof rails, powered tailgate, warranty, sun roof option, through load and centre cup holders etc. In the end the Juke just seemed like a larger more solid, planted on the road car that I would rather spend time in, showing the importance of long test drives. 👍
For the same price you get an Audi A3 Sedan and you have room for the rear passenger , lots of boot space, nice and quite ride amd quality! And it has good looks too!
i ve driven the yaris cross multiple times (pre facelift), and yes you can drive it very economical, but sometimes you rather have the feeling it's a dacia than a toyota, the interior is extremely cheap made. you got almost 0 sound isolation. the doors feel cheap while opening and closing as well as the trunk, there is no electric sunroof available, the seats give 0 support. i could live with all of that apart from the really bad seats, but considering the price...i mean wtf...i really like SUVs, I don't need one i am not driving one but the price is just sick, you get a corolla sw, for moreless the same with a smoother engine, way better sound isolation, seats, interior quality, space and trunk space... I like the higher seating position but it's not worth the price. i would not recommend driving a toyota hybrid in b mode unless you really go downhill, cuz the regen stays the same, but the engine kicks in and supports to slow down which feels weird and is not very economical.
Looks shockingly cheap. At least the French and Germans give you the sense that they've put some effort in even if underneath they're only made to last a 4-year PCP cycle!
@@arturasj4607 It's not cheap when you can get a Mazda CX30 for less, which has more equipment, a far more premium interior, drives better and isn't built like a Willys Jeep. This Yaris Cross looks like it was thrown together.
Base model has pretty much all the features average consumers would want in a car. Good price (for what cars cost today) and a maker that is known to be reliable
Seems weird that parcel shelf. Years ago you would get a proper spare wheel and now they do a spare saver wheel or even nothing at all. Then we had the proper parcel shelf and now we have a piece of cloth with a couple of clips to hold it together. Cheap and cheerful. 😂😂
Finally a car reviewer acknowledged how cheap and tinny many Toyotas feel. My dad had one and the ride was worse than the Jeep Wrangler I had at the time.
In the manual of the car you’ll find that the B mode is only for when going downhill to slow the car (this is their example). I also knew that B was for more regen…
It's actually not a CVT, contrary to what Mat said. It's an eCVT, and despite the name, it couldn't be more different. The toyota eCVT is rock solid reliable, apparently.
It's an eCVT, with power split device, a completely different system from a CVT. Yes the old Toyota hybrid has an actual CVT, but the modern one doesn't.
I checked it out and decided against it. Depending on how it is adjusted, it either has an almost usable back seat or an almost usable trunk. I do not understand why every car is cut so short.
Honestly, I don’t really feel like the interior space is all that different from a regular Yaris-it just sits a bit higher, like a lifted version. Looks bigger, really isn't in the inside where it counts.
@@mkristofic Idk, when i tried it and compared to regular Yaris, the difference was like night and day. Boot is very good ( could carry 2 boxes with plants, while Yaris could not even 1), rear seat headroom is just enough for me not to hit a ceiling ( in regular Yaris i had to sit like a question mark symbol) and ground clearance is perfect for not to fear hitting something with bumper. Cross version is even still fun to drive. Sound insulation could be better though and arm rests softer, especially on doors.
UK's version of the Yaris Cross is very different from the Asian STD Yaris Cross. Well, perhaps it is because it is using the TNGA platform while ours uses DNGA..
This is a good update. Toyota got it spot on. Yaris Cross Interior/Exterior design 9/10. Power Unit 9/10. Performance 9/10. Overall Score 98/100. A buy for sure. Practical and Value for money.
Okay "EVs are heavier." Just did a 220 mile round trip across Yorkshire in a Hyundai Ioniq 5 - a proper 5 seat, house space, incredibly practical tank of a family hauler - and it would have cost £16.58 LESS in fuel than this tiny little hybrid, using Matt's numbers and my electricity tariff. Only car journos care about how sporty a car feels.
I got the 2021 Yaris Cross. Great car, no regrets buying it, but there is stuff i wish was different. As you have shown, the bottle/cup holder is horrendous. I wish we had a US style gear leaver on the stearing or a rotating knob, to free up space for better cupholders. I also wish the center rest was bigger and the arm rest in the drivers door was 7-8cm furter back with more padding. The center colum could be 5-8cm narrower for more leg space. For the tech, i found the engaging of the driving assists in my 2021 better than in the new 2024 refresh models. The line assist also is a 50/50 in my car and doesn't see the lines half the time. And lastly, it's loud for a hybrid. Especially uphill or when you have to floor it...
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Theres a 2024 model that looks like a baby rav4
@@militanthd6484Or even micro version of Chevy Blazer.
Had the newest Corrola Hybrid with every optional extra you can have as a company car for about two years. Lane assist is actively trying to kill you. It would just randomly jerk you of road. What I would do, because it is active every time you start a car is that I would switch on and off cruse control and than would somehow switch off lane assist. Keep in mind that I had that car in Sweden with every road I have driven it had markings on tarmac
I don't know about you peoples but I don't want to sell my car for free. I wan't some money for it!
Really proud to be part of the team which manufactures this car in France, in Valenciennes 😊
B mode in Toyotas is ONLY for descending mountain passes or steep descents.
It should never be used during normal driving.
I own a Hybrid Toyota. You can read it in the user manual.
It does not regenerate much more energy. Instead it uses engine brake to slow you down. That is the only purpose
Yes, I confirm, B mode should not be used for cruising in town, it's not a regen mode. its sole purpose is usage of engine brake (for downhill slopes when battery is full). Matt should have used the D mode instead and does not use regen braking, which is the mode you are supposed to use 99% of the time.
Matt should read my comment, thank us for this great piece of advice, and invite me to one of his Drag Races.
It’s time for a random subscriber to go to a race 😬
@@exileatsushi7165what about A or C spec modes?
You're right. In the Toyota Yaris Cross owner's manual, it says "if the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will become low."
I also own a hybrid Toyota and have a feeling that it regenerates less energy with engine-breaking
The Yaris Cross was the 3rd best-selling car in July 2024 in all of Europe, its popularity has helped Toyota become the 2nd best-selling brand in Europe in YTD 2024
It has became the best seller in France this year too
My mom had Yaris 2016, and i always loved that chill cruise around town, no rush, superb mpg, i just really liked it. Now she bought 2024 yaris cross hybrid, we’re picking it tomorrow, can’t wait to cruise around. The one thing i loved the most that from 2016 till 2024 there was ZERO issues with the car and i mean it. Literally nothing to repair besides general stuff like oil, filters and break pads. Insane quality and 0 headache to maintain.
When Mat is happy with a load cover, it is at least a shortlist car. 😂
The most Important things in the car: how much big bottles of water can you fit in the front and can you put the load cover somewhere..
@@xzstits supposed to be classified as "AVOID" type car.
@@xzst and the stick of truth😂
I hink he only shortlisted it because of that seat bump.
I drove mine from Cornwall to Derbyshire and back and it averaged 67mpg at 75mph - that's why people buy them
Casually admitting to speeding
@wattog7517 5 mph over the speed limit is barely illegal. That’s what most people slow down to when they drive past cops, lmao
Grow a pair @@wattog7517
@@wattog7517 Cry about it, I drive at 80-85 :)
Not like he's going 80mph 😂@@wattog7517
Toyota is making really great cars right now, most of others traditional manufacturers (VW, Stellantis....) are lost.
stellantis is fiat
Those you named are making much better cars than Toyota. Go drive them and you'll see.
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You must not follow the news. Their SUVs and Trucks are a nightmare. They have had to stop production in multiple models to fix engine issues. I would go Mazda over Toyotas Right now.
Why would you get the yaris cross when you can get the corolla cross... They are more or less in the same ballpark
These yaris will still be working fine after 10++ yrs….
I prefer to have a confy silk sofa that last 10 years than a wood chair for life !!
The super complicated hybrid engine will be super expensive to repair when it breaks. I’d never buy a hybrid.
@@jandolejsi8122 thats the problem with hybrids. I had a toyota aqua hybrid after 11yrs it broke down n the battery is expensive too but hey its still good if ur getting a new one
@@jandolejsi8122 bullshit. Toyota Prius run fine for decades now
@@jandolejsi8122 You either live in 2003 or have only heard of European hybrids. I would hesitate buying european hybrids too. But the japanese have made hybrids for decades and have proven themselves much more reliable than non-hybrid european cars.
Quick recline lever is just called manual seats Mat
Yeah all cars had this in the 1970's 😂 Great when you were taking a girl out 😂😂😂
Man some cars don't have that but atrocious manual knob that you have to rotate to recline your seat
This lever seems to be basic but when you don't have it you really miss it
My Fiat uno had it pranked passengers with it all the time 😂
I've had mine 6 weeks, it's ave 72mpg, you can easily achieve 80-100 mpg on trips especially with slower moving traffic, it's more Powerful than I expected with the 114 motor, the only thing I would change is the seats to full leather
I have had my Yaris Cross for just over a year. It is nice to drive (better than you might imagine) and frugal on petrol. Cold weather affects the main battery, so restricts fuel consumption, but I have never had below 60 mpg and 70+ is not unusual, even in British summer.
Road noise can be a bit intrusive, especially given the appalling state of Britain's roads, but the real bugbear with the car is the 12 volt battery that runs the tech that operates the doors, the alarm, the parking brake, etc and most significant, the ability to start the car.
If you take extra long holidays or use the car infrequently, the battery will lose its charge and becomes immobile. You can't even push it because of the electronic parking brake. There is a jump start point in the fuse holder under the bonnet, but my recommendation, if you buy one of these cars (and I believe the same problem occurs with other hybrids and EVs) and use it infrequently, is to buy a solar charger. Amazon, for example, will sell you the AA Solar Charger, which plugs into the EOBD socket, under the dashboard above the brake pedal, for under £30.
Does the solar charge the 12V battery automatically when you insert that solar cable into EOBD port?
I believe you can start your Yaris Cross Hybrid using Toyota mobile app. My bro in law uses the app to start his BYD ev cars while he is away on vacations.
Forget the Toyota, at 13:10 what looks like a lovely, red over silver, Alvis Grey Lady drophead makes a fleeting appearance.
Yes, that Alvis has real class compared to the anonymous Toyota that looks like all the other boring SUV’s
Toyota Alvis supposed to be like next gen Corona Exiv,@@johnball4826
@@johnball4826 I'll take the Toyota if nobody cares.
B isn’t more regenerative braking. It stops disconnecting the ICE when you release the throttle. So you can Brake on the ICE when going downhill, instead of constantly pushing the brakes. Has been for decades on Toyota hybrids.
It's a bit funny how we (South Africa) get almost every car that Toyota sells globally (even all the GR models), but not a simple Yaris (anymore).
@leratomotsumi7090 In RSA you do get a few Suzukis badged Toyota -such as the Starlet.
@@michaelf.h8507 indeed.
Enjoy it!
We've got one, they're great on fuel, super comfy and I think they're pretty sweet looking
I bought a Yaris (not the cross) on PCP. £201 per month, £260 insurance, 68mpg, and all the toys.
certainly better deal than a vw , you get hardly any equipment
i also have a habit of buying cars while on PCP, helluva drug!
@@emielregisrohellecterzieff1074 yeh once they have you on pcp they wont let you off. some people pay 15k a year for their golf
I always find i give it back at the end because buying costs more than another brand new car. With no mot or warranty to worry about. @@emielregisrohellecterzieff1074
The modern Toyota hybrid doesn't have a traditional CVT at all. It's an eCVT and it's a totally different system.
And the ECVT is extremely reliable, not only very efficient.
It's the same droning
@@minciNashu No droning at all for me.
27 grand!!!! What is going on with car prices it’s insane.
Used Prius are anywhere from $5k to $20k.
In Australia $34,000. Base model. $38,000 AWD model. What’s happening in the UK?
27k for a brand new family car is not bad.
@@ew4nl144 you're being mugged off and you don't even realise it! 34,000 AUD = £17,500 - maybe down to the AUS market has opening up more to Chinese brands. The UK is done for. Didn't the Japanese refer to the UK as the "treasure island" ?
@@mrpugster yeah the UK market is a disgrace for sure.
I own 5 Toyota hybrids in the US for my business…awesome cars
what kind of business
the hybrids are great
The fuel cap situation is purely due to cost savings. This method requires no electronics, just a simple cable. 😂
Also in Japan, if I'm not wrong, most petrol stations have someone else that is filling up the car for you
toyota has this since maybe 2000s ?
Would be very interesting to see a Clio Vs Yaris or Capture Vs Yaris Cross comparative
Especially regarding the hybrid system which are similar but still have a quite different philosophy
Other cars: Accelerator and brake pedal pressed simultaneously: Launch control.
Toyota: Accelerator and brake pedals pressed simultaneouslly: WARNING! MANIAC!
11:30 It’s eCVT, not CVT. They differ mechanically. eCVT is a lot more responsive and reliable.
Planetary gear system I believe
its gears. so many auto Journos have no idea what they are talking about.
Interesting.. Thanks for the info
It's still CVT. eCVT is just naming Toyota uses to mark that they replaced belt/chain with an electric motor, everything else remains the same.
@@bartek.igielskiyou‘re right, but still the electric motor can lock out the pulleys, meaning it will be more responsive since it doesn‘g rely on centrifugal forces :)
The Yaris Launched in 1999 for £7,495... 25 years later it costs... 25k... more than 300% inflation in 25 years.
well this answers the question do govs lie about inflation data
@@mucmac3586 believe it or not, but the official inflation figures are not based entirely off of the price of a Toyota Yaris Cross. Maybe inflation includes other items too.
The cars are so different that they can't even be compared.
Loads of nonsense safety systems and hybridisation add to the cost no doubt. Still a ridiculous increase though.
@@Jeffrey_M ones nonsense is others necessity. Speak for yourself only.
A friend of mine has just bought the 130 HP version, and he already drives it at 30 km/litre. Love Toyota.
has to be called a "load cover" as "parcel shelf" is no longer accurate.
true, but i've been helping my daughter move and buy some stuff recently and would have preferred one like this 🙂. They could offer a stuff one as an option.
It's cheaper
That door slam sound Hideous!
Yup, shit materials.
Yes but it will still last forever
for real 😂
@@alexadelaideWouldnt really last in a big crash tho, prefer my 3 series 😂
@@kaismith6673okay koreaboo chinaboo
Toyota is doing a lot right lately
my understanding was that B mode actually increases engine breaking and stops or reduces charging the batteries to prevent them overheating when going down hills or steep inclines
People that would use carwow but you realise its only available in the UK
Carwow is in many diffierent countries and has its own TH-cam Channels there. You can just look, if its available where you live.
Carwow UK,India,Germany,and other europe countries.
@@egidijusdovidavicius5595Carwow Indonesia and South Korea also included.
Honestly I just watch it for the reviews
Europe and Asia as well as Australasian markets.
EV mode button is for moving the vehicle short distances like in / out of a garage etc without starting the power unit, Leave the EV button only, stick it in D then just drive it & let the hybrid system do the work.
I've had the hybrid mid-spec for almost 2 years now. Averages 4.1 l/100km on highways, 3.6 around town and less than 3 in the countryside. The boot capacity on mine (hybrid FW drive only is 390 liters). Very comfortable and impressive handling for its class. Cannot recommend it enough!
5:20 Lol, the glovebox was like : NOOOOOO!!!!! 😡😡 Let me do it gracefully for you, sir 😌😌🥺
I got an ad pressing that icon. Thanks for nothing.
@@snakeeyes9246same lol, ruined my day
Like with all Toyotas they focus on reliability if the drive train and forget the about everything else as important including interior build quality 😂
It looks funky with those miniture tires but its a great car.
I find it very average. I'm I missing something?
as far as owning corolla hybrid, these cars are great for mixture of city driving and driving between towns, where hybrid battery is most active, but if you do lot of motorway driving, stay away from them, lot of noise and hybrid battery is obviously not working for higher speeds.
That’s because of the tiny engine. RAV4 hybrid barely makes noise and is excellent economic as well
That’s not my experience with my Lexus 450h, very good on the motorway and better economy.
@GundogJake how does being a hybrid improve economy on the motorway
Thats wrong i can travel at 90 KPH. and be on battery mode for about 3km. on the flat highway and no wind.
Using B mode in a Toyota will increase your fuel consumption, it is only for use to provide engine braking on a steep descent. It has no effect on regeneration.
So basically almost always useless function. Can only be used 1 % of the time and you will forget to use it anyways...
@@StayReal02 Certainly no use where I live near Cambridge - no hills for miles here 😂
Toyota made this car for Matt Watson!
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Was in Japan a few days ago, my parents rented one of these to go from Tokyo to fuji speedway, believe me these back seats are horrible when it comes to long distances and noise insulation doesn’t exsist….other than that it was pretty blumming good
Blank switch in the boot: semi electric tow coupling?
A Passat had the same system to open the fuel tank - I remember there was a button somewhwere between the front seats...
By the way: It's a eCVT, not a CVT. The transmission ratio is fixed (planetary gear), different ratios are simulated by power distribution.
adaptive cruise control as standard is a great move. It makes driving more relax and safer.
just got one the GR version, this car is great fun to drive, the performance is good enugh, the MPG is crazy, i never get less than 58mpg usually its over 65mpg and on long runs ive had 76mpg and im not a slow driver. id say just go ahead and buy it.
Great fuel economy, reliability, durability, resale value.
This is car I got in April 2024 First review I have seen for this year , all other reviews are 2 years old are more. You did leave out the safety features and the Hold brake feature is great at traffic lights, and the petrol range is over 700km with full tank.
Thanks Mat and car wow team you guy's are amazing always on time ⏲️ I am your big fan. SIFISO from South Africa 🇿🇦
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I have the 2024 Yaris Cross Excel fully loaded. I previously had a 2020 Yaris 1.0l petrol manual (Awesome car and wish I had not sold it). The Yaris Cross is fantastic for around town and fuel consumption around town and on A-roads is often in excess of 70mpg. On numerous occasions I have had 80mpg and even 90+mpg for journeys of 20 - 25 miles. Motorway driving is always 65mpg +. It is unbelievably cheap to run petrol wise. My Toyota dealer in Croydon is fantastic for servicing. A really slick experience all around. The Excel version has an auto parking feature and surround view. The auto parking is utterly amazing. It feels weird though letting go of the wheel. The Excel also has other safety features when pulling out or reversing out of a driveway that warns you of pedestrians and cars. It really works and is superb. The jury is out on the adaptive cruise control. For me even when setting on maximum distance I always feel it is too close to the car in front at higher speeds on the motorway so I rarely use this feature. Lane assist is good too. You can feel the wheel tugging if you stray without indicating. The visibility out of the back window is limited. I like a car with a lot more glass and thinner pillars personally but the safety features on the car compensate for this limited view (ie blind spot monitoring). This being my first (small) SUV, I personally would go back to the Yaris rather than the Yaris Cross. Slightly narrower and shorter and better suited to driving in Greater London. I also prefer the lower driving position. The boot is a decent size. We use for 2 Brompton bikes and then there is room for a suitcase as well. From a driving perspective it is as easy as it gets. Switch it on, put in drive and drive. The hold feature is brilliant and being a hybrid no changing gear all the time in traffic. It's a fantastic car but on occasions I yearn for my manual. I feel there is a little more connection when you have to use the gears manually. One bug bear is the single USB in the front. It would cost nothing to have multiple USB's. My experience of Toyota's in the last 4 years has been entirely positive. If I had to buy a car for my son who has passed his test, I would plumb for a standard Yaris with some of the extras like all round camera's and parking feature. If you have never had a Toyota or hybrid then give it a go. Just look around you when you are out driving. Every time you see a broken down car, make a note of the brand. Toyota's are everywhere. The car of choice for Uber drivers. They are literally driving all day. You'll hardly ever see a broken down Toyota if ever but you will see plenty of premium German cars waiting for a breakdown truck. I simply would not even look at another manufacturer next time I buy (Perhaps Honda).
My Peugeot 3008 from 2014 has the electric motor on the rear axle to provide 4 wheel drive as and when you want it.
I've got a load cover like that on my 2021 model Yaris Cross. You don't have to select EV mode as the car goes into electric drive whenever it can. Forget B mode, I've never used it.
The fact that you get a rev counter in your mid spec is mad. Idk how i can do with mine. Mines a 2023 car
For the same reason I'm glad I bought the new CHR. Incredibly driver friendly cars, economical and easy, but also fun to drive. And all of the above at competitive prices!
Mat is definetely getting one after this
The front reminds me of a Ford Puma.
Driven a lot of these through work VERY tinny, basically a posh Suzuki ignis. Would rather have the new model Suzuki swift
I have 23 year old yaris
Despite its age, ultra-reliable
I wish i had this 😢
My '09 matrix has the same load cover:) They've been making this kind of equipment for a while!
This car reminds me of a slice of white bread in an all you can eat breakfast buffet. So many options and yet you choose a slice of white bread. Nothing particularly wrong with it but also nothing exciting.
It’s like that girl who appears to tick lots of boxes but you just don’t fancy her
DO NOT drive around in B mode in any Toyota Hybrid as Mat was doing in this video. It is only meant as a downhill engine assistance brake. It's not meant to be used for regen. Any complaints with this car come down to its class. You know this is going last a long time compared to a peugeot or vw.
Funny that. In the original review in 2020 or so, you said the rear boot cover was crap and a waste of space. 😂
I was just about yo say the same thing haha
Its so much crap now that people conceive it as normal
Collected my Excel model yesterday 21/10/24. It's bonkers on fuel 60-70mpg depending on the type of journey. Well worth the investment.
my sister is thinking of getting a car, do you think this car is good first choice?
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@@Apnachannal1234why on my comment
I would say so… for a first car
Any car is a good first choice, all depends on your budget and purpose and type of use
No, it's a bad car. Extremely loud.
I have this car since 2023 , I average 75 mpg for driving as I’m very careful on how I drive , it also tells you your driving score and I’m always in the 80s , better than an EV my range shows over 500 miles , takes me 3 mins to full up and off I go, acoustic glass . They 17inch wheels are awful on the road went to 16inch must better
Because it's a Toyota & Toyota make reliable cars unlike the Euro junk..
Lol..maybe you don't know the scandal with toyota
@@Def13. No one really cares about scandals when your car don't breakdown..
@@265justy lol.yaris cross serious problems with car frame ...toyota apologized for that and fake crash tests...
@@Def13. VAG emissions scandal. ...
@@Def13. VAG emissions scandal..
It used to be my family car.
Easy to drive, have a simple centre console, got good mileage, and well designed. What I don’t like about it is such as, rear seats are bit small and won’t be reclined to the fullest, though these are not big deals.
Overall, it’s the most cost efficient car of all other similarly sized vehicles.
My Parents got a Yaris Cross in 2022 - it's Japanese spec (We're in New Zealand) so it has the cool individual displays for the gauges n stuff. They Love it.
That tiny Toyota is the equivalent of 48 k Canadian. Insane. You can get a 4runner for close to that in Canada.
I was a passenger in an older version of this car and didn't have a great experience. While the newer model might have some improvements, in my case, the transition between electric mode and the engine was quite rough. Accelerating quickly from a standstill caused noticeable shaking, and the pickup for highway merging was underwhelming, even with the electric motor's assistance. Additionally, when driving on the motorway, the car felt like it wanted to roll around corners, especially in the back seats. It doesn’t seem well-suited for highway driving and requires a cautious and easy approach in the city. Having been in other Toyota hybrids before, I expected better from this one. Personally, I don't see the appeal of these crossovers and think the standard Yaris Hybrid would be a better option.
Last years model, manual with only petrol engine. Similar experience although it does ok job, nothing glamorous though. Cross is better for shitty roads, parking on curbs and gravel... basically a normal non-western Europe experience xD
you were a passenger but you're talking like you were the driver? are you a VW dealership? can you give Toyota 10 year warranty too
@@Lemingtona-x5g Hey look, you don't have to get all defensive. I was just sharing my personal experience, and I know it might not be the same for everyone. Whether I was a passenger or the driver shouldn't really change the perspective I was giving. I totally get that for most people, these things might not be a big deal and that it's a perfectly good car-after all, they wouldn't sell so many if it wasn't! I was just saying that, in my opinion, it doesn't quite feel like a driver's car, and I expected a bit more since it's a Toyota. No hard feelings!
@@mkristoficit's is a Yaris on stilts. Why would it be a drivers car with the expectation of a comfort from an Audi A4?
Test drove the Toyota Premier, top of the range, Yaris Cross against the Nissan Juke N Sport hybrid.
The more powerful motor in the Premier was a huge improvement over the older115 BHP.
Interior was poor compared to Juke which was more solid, better seats, much better digital dashboard, storage (surprisingly large glove box, centre armrest cubby) , infotainment (the around view camera was a fuzzy affair compared to the crisp screen on the Nissan) , ergonomics (the camera button and several others are hidden under the right hand side dash, I had to open the door in order to see them 😀) etc.
Expected the Jukes 19 inch wheels (why Nissan?) to be awful and was pleasantly surprised by the better ride and body control.
Toyota 10-15mpg better than the Nissan, as well as other positives like roof rails, powered tailgate, warranty, sun roof option, through load and centre cup holders etc.
In the end the Juke just seemed like a larger more solid, planted on the road car that I would rather spend time in, showing the importance of long test drives. 👍
For the same price you get an Audi A3 Sedan and you have room for the rear passenger , lots of boot space, nice and quite ride amd quality! And it has good looks too!
Yes but VAG car quality and reliability is not comparable with Toyota
No 10 year 100k warranty option
UK car prices never fail to amaze me. £25k for an entry level trim is wild. In Australia we pay the equivalent of £23k for a fully optioned top trim.
There's almost no point of the verdict is there? Almost all cars fall into shortlist 😅
Please do a comparison between lbx and q2
They did all that in the engine bay and thicker windows and isolated dash to lower the noice from there, but nothing in the doors.
What makes you say that? Won't be surprised if there's nvh installed on the door panel which you have to take the door card trim off to see
i ve driven the yaris cross multiple times (pre facelift), and yes you can drive it very economical, but sometimes you rather have the feeling it's a dacia than a toyota, the interior is extremely cheap made. you got almost 0 sound isolation. the doors feel cheap while opening and closing as well as the trunk, there is no electric sunroof available, the seats give 0 support. i could live with all of that apart from the really bad seats, but considering the price...i mean wtf...i really like SUVs, I don't need one i am not driving one but the price is just sick, you get a corolla sw, for moreless the same with a smoother engine, way better sound isolation, seats, interior quality, space and trunk space... I like the higher seating position but it's not worth the price. i would not recommend driving a toyota hybrid in b mode unless you really go downhill, cuz the regen stays the same, but the engine kicks in and supports to slow down which feels weird and is not very economical.
Here in the ASEAN market the Yaris Cross also popular, the hybrid version is certainly the best seller just like the Corolla Cross
Looks shockingly cheap. At least the French and Germans give you the sense that they've put some effort in even if underneath they're only made to last a 4-year PCP cycle!
Having in mind the standard equipment it has, the fact it's a hybrid, a bit higher from the ground - it is cheap. It's 2024, not 2019 anymore...
@@arturasj4607 It's not cheap when you can get a Mazda CX30 for less, which has more equipment, a far more premium interior, drives better and isn't built like a Willys Jeep. This Yaris Cross looks like it was thrown together.
French and Germans don't give 10 year Warranty like Toyota. German cars have cheap componants that fail
Base model has pretty much all the features average consumers would want in a car. Good price (for what cars cost today) and a maker that is known to be reliable
9.6 is not bad 😊
Compared to what?
why should the cheap car feel expensive?
Best car reviewer on YT . ❤
Savagegeese and Car Throttle.
12:17 That "oooooo" sound is 😂😂😂
That door closing sound is absolutely diabolical!
Seems weird that parcel shelf. Years ago you would get a proper spare wheel and now they do a spare saver wheel or even nothing at all. Then we had the proper parcel shelf and now we have a piece of cloth with a couple of clips to hold it together. Cheap and cheerful. 😂😂
But the car costs £25k
That's a nice trunk space in there.
Maybe I can kidnap Mat and Yianni
When Mat is happy with a load cover, it is at least a shortlist car. 😂
Winter: Load Cover
Summer: Front Sun Shade
Finally a car reviewer acknowledged how cheap and tinny many Toyotas feel. My dad had one and the ride was worse than the Jeep Wrangler I had at the time.
In the manual of the car you’ll find that the B mode is only for when going downhill to slow the car (this is their example).
I also knew that B was for more regen…
Hard plastic at touch points ? Dark miserable interior and a CVT gearbox. No thanks
It's actually not a CVT, contrary to what Mat said. It's an eCVT, and despite the name, it couldn't be more different. The toyota eCVT is rock solid reliable, apparently.
yeh don't need that 10 year Toyota warranty might just get poor unreliable German crap
E CVT is literally just motor generator and planetary gears.
e CVT is different with CVT. similiar power delivery tough, but more reliable than regular cvt
It's an eCVT, with power split device, a completely different system from a CVT.
Yes the old Toyota hybrid has an actual CVT, but the modern one doesn't.
I checked it out and decided against it. Depending on how it is adjusted, it either has an almost usable back seat or an almost usable trunk. I do not understand why every car is cut so short.
It's a big Yaris, I love it. Good choice for a someone who wants to buy their first car.
The average first-time buyer does not have 27k...
Honestly, I don’t really feel like the interior space is all that different from a regular Yaris-it just sits a bit higher, like a lifted version. Looks bigger, really isn't in the inside where it counts.
@@mkristofic Idk, when i tried it and compared to regular Yaris, the difference was like night and day. Boot is very good ( could carry 2 boxes with plants, while Yaris could not even 1), rear seat headroom is just enough for me not to hit a ceiling ( in regular Yaris i had to sit like a question mark symbol) and ground clearance is perfect for not to fear hitting something with bumper. Cross version is even still fun to drive.
Sound insulation could be better though and arm rests softer, especially on doors.
UK's version of the Yaris Cross is very different from the Asian STD Yaris Cross. Well, perhaps it is because it is using the TNGA platform while ours uses DNGA..
Actually newer version, this one is the older one.
This is a good update. Toyota got it spot on. Yaris Cross Interior/Exterior design 9/10. Power Unit 9/10. Performance 9/10. Overall Score 98/100. A buy for sure. Practical and Value for money.
Thanks for switching up the flow the review. I had asked for this some videos ago. Thanks for listening 🙂
Doesn't seem that bad of a car, but I would definitely pick VAGs competitors, Kamiq/Troc seem 2 segments higher despite being in the same one
The T-Cross would be a rival for this rather than T-Roc
@@jdmguy44 yeah, Tcross, kamiq, arona, all of these B-segment crossovers
Go 4 it. Yaris will last way over them.
VAG's can't give the warranty long as Toyota
@@Lemingtona-x5g as far as i googled both give 3 year basic warranty and 12 year corrosion warranty, in both cases you can extend it for extra cash
What does shortlist mean ? Buy it? Why then a buy category. Makes no sense Watson!
Okay "EVs are heavier." Just did a 220 mile round trip across Yorkshire in a Hyundai Ioniq 5 - a proper 5 seat, house space, incredibly practical tank of a family hauler - and it would have cost £16.58 LESS in fuel than this tiny little hybrid, using Matt's numbers and my electricity tariff.
Only car journos care about how sporty a car feels.
Okay koreaboo chinaboo
@@jxxxxx44 which means?
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How much does an Ioniq 5 cost? Hmm...
no German car can do those mpg. toyota hybrid no plug in required
Would like to know the comparisons of that Yaris Cross and the other remodeled rav4 looking yaris cross
The newer AC200 version
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I got the 2021 Yaris Cross. Great car, no regrets buying it, but there is stuff i wish was different. As you have shown, the bottle/cup holder is horrendous. I wish we had a US style gear leaver on the stearing or a rotating knob, to free up space for better cupholders. I also wish the center rest was bigger and the arm rest in the drivers door was 7-8cm furter back with more padding.
The center colum could be 5-8cm narrower for more leg space. For the tech, i found the engaging of the driving assists in my 2021 better than in the new 2024 refresh models. The line assist also is a 50/50 in my car and doesn't see the lines half the time. And lastly, it's loud for a hybrid. Especially uphill or when you have to floor it...