New Toyota Yaris Cross 2022 Small SUV - Walkaround details
32022 Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid review
The mid-spec Yaris Cross Hybrid combines benchmark efficiency with a strong list of standard inclusions. It's the value pick of the range. The Toyota Yaris Cross was reasonably late to the light SUV party, but that hasn’t stopped it from quickly becoming one of the most popular vehicles in its class.
Toyota sold 7828 units in 2021, second only to the stalwart Mazda CX-3 (12,873 units). The Yaris Cross found more homes than the Kia Stonic (7645 units) and Volkswagen T-Cross (6104 units), both popular rivals.
Other than the Japanese brand’s reputation for bulletproof reliability, the Yaris Cross offers a unique and efficient petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain option as well as dirt-cheap servicing, funky looks, and a range of funky colours.
It’s also offers better value than the Yaris hatchback on which it’s based – ranging from $26,990 to $37,990 it’s in direct contention with rivals on price, while also offering a healthy level of specification across the line-up.
Here on test we have the 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross GXL 2WD Hybrid, arguably the Goldilocks zone in the range. It covers all the spec basics while also featuring an uber-efficient and segment-exclusive hybrid option.
How much does the Toyota Yaris Cross GXL Hybrid cost?
Our mid-spec Yaris Cross GXL 2WD Hybrid on test starts at $31,990 plus on-road costs, a $2000 premium over the non-hybrid GXL and a handy $3000 more affordable than the ‘eFour’ all-wheel drive hybrid version.
That’s right in the firing line of a number of ‘light’ and ‘small’ SUV alternatives, including:
Ford Puma FWD: $29,990
Hyundai Kona Elite: $31,900
Kia Stonic GT-Line: $30,490
Mazda CX-3 sTouring FWD 6AT: $31,790
MG ZST Essence: $33,990 D/A
Nissan Juke ST+: $30,740
Renault Captur Zen: $30,740
Suzuki Vitara Turbo 2WD: $33,490
Volkswagen T-Cross 85TSI Style: $32,800