Great video, I have ordered an excel, we very rarely have any passengers in back so no problem, on my test drive I went on a local route with a good mix of roads and 5 miles of motorway, the dealer uses telematic to record route and consumption, I did 66% ev and 76.3 mpg, very impressed
Have you received the car? How are you finding it. I have been in one at a dealer but not yet driven one (planned). There are aspects that I like (compact, fuel economy, reasonable boot space, standard auto gear selector), but some compromises (lack of rear legroom, narrow rear door angle, dark headlining, tiny glove box, ugly dashboard combing). I am keeping an open mind regarding the eCVT (noise) and ride comfort.
I must say, that Toyota is my favourite Japanese brand. This car ticks most of what I like about the brand. I love the exterior styling, and even though it’s silver it looks kinda special, like the silver you see on the new 911. I even like the plastic cladding, it doesn’t look like poverty spec, like some cars do. The interior in the front looks nice, but I haven’t seen a rear door with such a small open ending. A very good review guys, keep up the good work :)
@@PlanetautoUK I would love to see one in person. The smallest SUV here is the Rav-4, which I usually see a lot of, big new Land Cruisers. All are great in their category :) cheers
Can I start by saying I am new to this channel and what a fantastic review, My wife and I are due an upgrade on her Yaris 2018 and she wants something different… but once she sees this, I think her mind will be made up, all the toys and more, Could I pose a request, would you be able to do something like a buggy test to see how well the boot will take a pushchair and ease of getting it in and out? Great work and professional presenting, like top gear of old.
In which case we welcome you with open arms, and thank you for such encouraging words, we’ll see what we can do about loading examples too, thank you Gavin
For me it was a difficult choice between this and the Ford Puma and although the Yaris Hybrid engine is magnificent with super economy I just felt the Puma was more sexy and a bit more fun to drive and slightly roomier. Saying all that the Yaris Cross Excel model is definitely worth consideration and with a Pan-roof at only £300 and City Pack £100 it’s great value plus a 10 year warranty if serviced with Toyota is amazing…….another GREAT review 👍
I have been doing a lot of research on the Toyota eCVT drivetrain, and now that I understand how it works, am suitably impressed. Following your usual excellent and concise review I am very drawn towards this car, although I do not feel silver is the best colour to show it off? Reasonably priced options add to its kudos, allied to excellent economy and great road ability make this a winner for me. The few niggles are far outweighed by the positives. 👍😎
Had one of these for 8 months. Never actually noticed the scratchy plastic. B Mode is not for more regenerative braking, it is for engine braking when going down hill. The manual says using it for normal driving will increase fuel consumption. Yes, the back seat is sparse but it’s really a 2 person car imo.
Cool. I believe the Honda Jazz B Mode operates as a regenerative feature. Quite a few people have suggested it works like that in the Yaris, which is understandable. Perhaps they’re picking up from the Honda. Beyond that, your review was one of the best I’ve seen.
Nice review .. i actually crossed this car off my short list due to it being automatic only ... And then forgot about it, only to end up buying the 1.6 Kona ultimate Hybrid which of course is automatic .. I wanted something economic , so I'm wondering if Ive made the right decison 🤷🏼♂️
Well you’ve been need up with a really nice car, but I think you’re right and that the Yaris is a touch more economical. Enjoy what you’ve got and give it a year or two, and look at it again? *A
Yes, UK market doesn’t get the wireless option and the screen was the spec we got in the press car, mind you these can vary, or certain additions are pulled, thank you Michal
Hello, thank you for this review. I would like to ask you how you felt inside this car especially at the rear seats. I am asking you because I am about your size and I have doubts in order to buy this car. Thank you for your time.
Great review Went to a local dealer for test drive very impressed I asked about the city pack only one problem it downgrades the new 9" screen To the old 8" screen The 9" is much better so ill stick with that one
They both make noise under load due to box, there’s more refinement in the Jazz both drive well, Cross feels quicker and is more fun on a back road. Both drive well and offer good economy. Thank you Paolo
A friend and I have been looking at the Yaris and Jazz at the same time. I've got a Cross on order; he went for a 2021 Jazz and we both agree that the interior is better (Those Magic Seats where the Toyota battery needs to be! Honda battery is under the front seats.) Most of the reviews agree with @Planetauto that comfort and fun are comparable. Test drive them both and don't be drawn to the Jazz Crosstar -- It isn't worth the extra money.
B mode is an engine braking mode for long down hill sections to prevent brake fade. It doesn’t increase regen…..every single reviewer of Toyota hybrids makes this (incorrect) statement. Using B actually reduces regen.
Thank you both for your kind answers. I am considering the Cross (thinking about the panoramic roof: if it’s a plus or it just gives problems). Thank you again!
@@PlanetautoUKReally? In the video @6:43 you seem to indicate that the shelf below the infotainment screen is a wireless charging pad. In the EU the charging pad is located in front of the gear stick and has an on/off button.
@@PlanetautoUK Sounds like an error in the press pack. The UK brochure only specifies wireless integration (Apple CarPlay & Android Auto). Whilst the French brochure also specifies induction charging. No one on the owner's forum has received one in the UK with a wireless charging pad.
Thanks. Your description says "3 cylinder engine, with mild hybrid". It's a full hybrid (HEV) and Toyota knows how to make them, having started with the Prius circa 1997. A mild hybrid (mHEV) cannot run on electric only.
Compare this: 8:24 with this Planetauto video czcams.com/video/weTGf2jQ6DU/video.html at 6:47 Smaller car, the same person, (much) more space... 😮 Getting in through these rear doors is already something, but now try to get this seat for your kid in. Not mentioning getting the kid in that seat...🥴
Just part and parcel of the functionality and practicality you find in different cars. Some will suit and some won't. Which have you got currently, Dick? *A
@@PlanetautoUK Eighteen months ago we exchanged our Yaris Hybrid for a Jazz e:HEV. The planned successor was the new Yaris or Yaris Cross, but extensive test drives made us decide to opt for the Jazz. To date, we have not regretted it for a minute!
No, Toyota have always tended to opt for naturally aspirated rather than a small turbo like many manufacturers on the hybrid systems, with the exception of the Hybrid R Yaris concept which was a Turbo
Thank you for posting this.
I'm test driving one of these today.
Keep up the awesome work
❤️
Great news, keep us posted on how you find it
Great video, I have ordered an excel, we very rarely have any passengers in back so no problem, on my test drive I went on a local route with a good mix of roads and 5 miles of motorway, the dealer uses telematic to record route and consumption, I did 66% ev and 76.3 mpg, very impressed
Thank you Alastair, that’s great, impressive stats, the system works very well and we think it looks the part too, enjoy.
Have you received the car? How are you finding it. I have been in one at a dealer but not yet driven one (planned). There are aspects that I like (compact, fuel economy, reasonable boot space, standard auto gear selector), but some compromises (lack of rear legroom, narrow rear door angle, dark headlining, tiny glove box, ugly dashboard combing). I am keeping an open mind regarding the eCVT (noise) and ride comfort.
I must say, that Toyota is my favourite Japanese brand. This car ticks most of what I like about the brand. I love the exterior styling, and even though it’s silver it looks kinda special, like the silver you see on the new 911. I even like the plastic cladding, it doesn’t look like poverty spec, like some cars do. The interior in the front looks nice, but I haven’t seen a rear door with such a small open ending.
A very good review guys, keep up the good work :)
Thank you Matt, yes it’s rather impressive, we’ve seen a few knocking around too, fun and great looking.
@@PlanetautoUK I would love to see one in person. The smallest SUV here is the Rav-4, which I usually see a lot of, big new Land Cruisers. All are great in their category :) cheers
@@mattsbeamer ah that’s interesting, there’s not a smaller SUV market there, thank you Matt
Very nice car
It impressed us 😀
Can I start by saying I am new to this channel and what a fantastic review,
My wife and I are due an upgrade on her Yaris 2018 and she wants something different… but once she sees this, I think her mind will be made up, all the toys and more,
Could I pose a request, would you be able to do something like a buggy test to see how well the boot will take a pushchair and ease of getting it in and out?
Great work and professional presenting, like top gear of old.
In which case we welcome you with open arms, and thank you for such encouraging words, we’ll see what we can do about loading examples too, thank you Gavin
Great little car - thanks for the review.
Glad you liked it, Nigel! *A
For me it was a difficult choice between this and the Ford Puma and although the Yaris Hybrid engine is magnificent with super economy I just felt the Puma was more sexy and a bit more fun to drive and slightly roomier.
Saying all that the Yaris Cross Excel model is definitely worth consideration and with a Pan-roof at only £300 and City Pack £100 it’s great value plus a 10 year warranty if serviced with Toyota is amazing…….another GREAT review 👍
Thank you MW, when I saw the Puma at FoS I was rather impressed, I can see why it could be a problem choosing.
I have been doing a lot of research on the Toyota eCVT drivetrain, and now that I understand how it works, am suitably impressed. Following your usual excellent and concise review I am very drawn towards this car, although I do not feel silver is the best colour to show it off? Reasonably priced options add to its kudos, allied to excellent economy and great road ability make this a winner for me. The few niggles are far outweighed by the positives. 👍😎
The gold looks rather impressive, as did a blue one we saw the other day, it’s an impressive and fun drive, as for economy mind blowing
Just ordered a next spec,up from the basic model, Hope l have no regrets!!!????
Great news, keep us posted Anthony
Had one of these for 8 months. Never actually noticed the scratchy plastic.
B Mode is not for more regenerative braking, it is for engine braking when going down hill. The manual says using it for normal driving will increase fuel consumption.
Yes, the back seat is sparse but it’s really a 2 person car imo.
Yes, most things aren’t noticeable, we just like to highlight what people want to see, and we do get some things wrong, thank you Zweiseler
Cool. I believe the Honda Jazz B Mode operates as a regenerative feature.
Quite a few people have suggested it works like that in the Yaris, which is understandable. Perhaps they’re picking up from the Honda.
Beyond that, your review was one of the best I’ve seen.
Possibly, these electric, hybrid power trains are hard to keep up with - thank you for the kind words Zwiesler
I got 69 'mpg' on a test drive!
It’s ridiculous how easily this can economise, thank you Martin
Nice review .. i actually crossed this car off my short list due to it being automatic only ... And then forgot about it, only to end up buying the 1.6 Kona ultimate Hybrid which of course is automatic .. I wanted something economic , so I'm wondering if Ive made the right decison 🤷🏼♂️
Well you’ve been need up with a really nice car, but I think you’re right and that the Yaris is a touch more economical. Enjoy what you’ve got and give it a year or two, and look at it again? *A
Don’t know where u got yours but Uk does not have wireless charger and city pack only comes with 8” screen instead of 9” excel weird
Yes, UK market doesn’t get the wireless option and the screen was the spec we got in the press car, mind you these can vary, or certain additions are pulled, thank you Michal
Hello, thank you for this review. I would like to ask you how you felt inside this car especially at the rear seats. I am asking you because I am about your size and I have doubts in order to buy this car. Thank you for your time.
I was fine, my recommendation would be book a test drive, and thoroughly check it out, keep us posted.
Great review
Went to a local dealer for test drive very impressed
I asked about the city pack only one problem it downgrades the new 9" screen
To the old 8" screen
The 9" is much better so ill stick with that one
Thank you Glen, oh interesting thank you for the heads up, keep us posted on when you take delivery
I take delivery on the first of September
@@glentrueman1039 wow that’s fast, congrats - keep us posted
Fast it took seven months
Wanted the excel model
The majority are over a year now, you’ve done well, many from literally every manufacturer still don’t have a date.
This one or the Honda jazz? The engine seems more noise in the Yaris cross, is it true? Which one gives more comfort and fun driving it? :)
They both make noise under load due to box, there’s more refinement in the Jazz both drive well, Cross feels quicker and is more fun on a back road. Both drive well and offer good economy. Thank you Paolo
A friend and I have been looking at the Yaris and Jazz at the same time.
I've got a Cross on order; he went for a 2021 Jazz and we both agree that the interior is better (Those Magic Seats where the Toyota battery needs to be! Honda battery is under the front seats.)
Most of the reviews agree with @Planetauto that comfort and fun are comparable.
Test drive them both and don't be drawn to the Jazz Crosstar -- It isn't worth the extra money.
Thank you Daxx, a well reasoned account
B mode is an engine braking mode for long down hill sections to prevent brake fade. It doesn’t increase regen…..every single reviewer of Toyota hybrids makes this (incorrect) statement. Using B actually reduces regen.
Thank you both for your kind answers. I am considering the Cross (thinking about the panoramic roof: if it’s a plus or it just gives problems). Thank you again!
you havent tried the parking assistant... The car park itself either backward or sideward
Yes, an impressive vehicle - apologies we can’t include everything we’d like to, otherwise it’d be too long, thank you ffayaz
Nice video on my next car 😎
Thank you Roger, what colour have you gone for 😀
@@PlanetautoUKhere in Sweden they call it "Oxide Bronze"😎
Ooo that sounds nice, 🐂 ide & neutrino Bronze
There is no wireless charging pad in the UK, regardless of the trim. For some reason Toyota only include that in the EU.
We keep seeing cars sold by Toyota dealers offering it
@@PlanetautoUKReally? In the video @6:43 you seem to indicate that the shelf below the infotainment screen is a wireless charging pad. In the EU the charging pad is located in front of the gear stick and has an on/off button.
Yes really, a quick search on Google lists wireless charging pads on new Yaris Cross models, and it was listed on our press pack too.
@@PlanetautoUK Sounds like an error in the press pack. The UK brochure only specifies wireless integration (Apple CarPlay & Android Auto). Whilst the French brochure also specifies induction charging. No one on the owner's forum has received one in the UK with a wireless charging pad.
Thank you for the head's up on that, Leigh. It could well be an error on the press pack, as some dealers were offering them...
How come in Aust we dont get a centre armrest ?
Do you get a wireless charging pad?
@@PlanetautoUK Nope !
Neither do we now, spec’s are affected across the board it seems.
Thanks. Your description says "3 cylinder engine, with mild hybrid". It's a full hybrid (HEV) and Toyota knows how to make them, having started with the Prius circa 1997.
A mild hybrid (mHEV) cannot run on electric only.
Yes this is mentioned numerous times through out, il get someone to rectify the desc.
I’ve recently driven a mHEV and I really didn’t notice it or seen its benefit ….
@@lycan2k8 strange they have some rather noticeable traits
I am getting the manial. Never would buy a CVT.
I also consider the 2008.
They’ve improved a lot in the last few years, however we love a manual, enjoy Barney
Too expensive for me. Might be a good secondhand purchase in a few years.
Yes, that’s a good plan thank you Derek
Compare this: 8:24 with this Planetauto video czcams.com/video/weTGf2jQ6DU/video.html at 6:47
Smaller car, the same person, (much) more space... 😮
Getting in through these rear doors is already something, but now try to get this seat for your kid in. Not mentioning getting the kid in that seat...🥴
Just part and parcel of the functionality and practicality you find in different cars. Some will suit and some won't. Which have you got currently, Dick? *A
@@PlanetautoUK
Eighteen months ago we exchanged our Yaris Hybrid for a Jazz e:HEV. The planned successor was the new Yaris or Yaris Cross, but extensive test drives made us decide to opt for the Jazz.
To date, we have not regretted it for a minute!
Excellent news, thank you for the update Dick
It is not turbocharged no toyota hybrid is there all na engines
No, Toyota have always tended to opt for naturally aspirated rather than a small turbo like many manufacturers on the hybrid systems, with the exception of the Hybrid R Yaris concept which was a Turbo