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Toyota Yaris Cross 2022 review

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Toyota Yaris Cross 2022 — front three-quarter view

Overview

The Toyota Yaris Cross landed in the UK in 2021 as the first small SUV to pair a full-hybrid powertrain with proper crossover styling on the GA-B platform it shares with the Yaris hatch. UK cars were hybrid-only from day one: a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine working with an electric motor for 116hp combined through an e-CVT, with no conventional clutch to replace. The Icon - the trim most 2022 used cars are - officially returns 64.2mpg with 100g/km of CO2, making the Yaris Cross the efficiency benchmark of its class.

Trim choice matters less for equipment than for looks and roofline. Icon opened the range with an 8-inch touchscreen, Toyota Safety Sense, reversing camera and 16-inch alloys; Design added 17-inch wheels and LED headlights; Excel brought a 9-inch Toyota Smart Connect screen, power tailgate, heated seats and blind-spot monitor; and Dynamic - the only trim offered with the AWD-i all-wheel-drive option - added a bi-tone black roof. GR Sport joined the range in August 2022. Boot space is 350 litres in front-drive cars, though AWD-i versions lose 84 litres to 266L.

Safety is a strong suit: five Euro NCAP stars from the 2021 test, with Toyota Safety Sense standard on every car - pre-collision, lane-trace assist, adaptive cruise and road-sign assist - and insurance groups start at just 11e on the Icon. Dimensions are compact (4,180mm long), the 36-litre tank keeps fill-up costs modest, and the car is Euro 6 so it meets ULEZ and clean-air-zone rules everywhere in the UK.

Used in 2026, a 2022 Yaris Cross typically costs £14,000 to £21,000, with Icon and Design cars at the lower end and Premiere Edition or low-mileage Excel cars higher. The killer used-buyer feature is Toyota Relax: every service at an official Toyota centre extends the warranty 12 months or 10,000 miles, up to 10 years or 100,000 miles, and it follows the car rather than the owner. Real-world drivers report 55 to 60mpg, the back seats are tight for tall adults, and the three-cylinder drones under hard acceleration - but as a cheap, reliable, ULEZ-friendly runabout, little beats it.

UK price from: £25,530

Specifications

Trim levels	Icon, Design, Dynamic, Excel, Premiere Edition, GR Sport
Engine	1.5L 3-cyl petrol + electric motor, full hybrid
Power	116 hp combined (DIN)
Fuel economy	64.2 mpg (WLTP combined, Icon FWD)
CO2 emissions	100-101 g/km (Icon FWD)
0-62 mph	11.2 seconds
Top speed	106 mph
Boot space	350 litres FWD (266 litres AWD-i)
Gearbox	e-CVT automatic; FWD (AWD-i optional on Dynamic)
Euro NCAP	5 stars (2021)
Insurance group	11 (Icon)
Warranty	3 years / 60,000 miles; Relax up to 10 years / 100,000 miles

Features

Toyota Safety Sense standard: pre-collision, lane-trace assist, adaptive cruise, road-sign assist
8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (9-inch Toyota Smart Connect on Excel and up)
Reversing camera and 16-inch alloys on the entry Icon
Toyota Relax warranty: up to 10 years / 100,000 miles with Toyota servicing, transferable to used owners
LED headlights with sequential indicators (Design and up)
Power tailgate with kick sensor and heated seats (Excel and up)
AWD-i all-wheel-drive option on Dynamic trim
5-star Euro NCAP safety (2021 test)

Common parts & prices

Part	Price (GBP)	Notes
Front brake pads	£32.99	Catalogue price, Yaris Cross MXP fitment
Front brake discs (each)	£40.28	Catalogue price, BLUE PRINT, 282mm vented
Rear brake discs (each)	£28.78	Catalogue price, BLUE PRINT
Wiper blades (pair)	£15	Typical UK retail range £10-£20, estimate
12V auxiliary battery (EFB)	£105	Typical UK retail £70-£140; exact fitment estimate
Cabin pollen filter	£12	Typical UK retail estimate

Prices are typical UK aftermarket/OEM guide prices and may vary by supplier.

Pros

Class-benchmark economy: 64.2mpg WLTP, with 55-60mpg achievable in real driving
Toyota Relax warranty up to 10 years/100,000 miles - and it transfers to the next owner
Full standard safety kit and five-star Euro NCAP
Low running costs: insurance group 11e Icon, £200 a year VED, strong residuals
Euro 6, so ULEZ and clean-air-zone compliant across the UK

Cons

Rear legroom is tight for the class - tall adults will feel cramped
Three-cylinder drones noisily under hard acceleration; motorway wind and road noise intrude
Hard-plastic cabin feels drab next to a Ford Puma or VW T-Roc
Not fun to drive: numb CVT and modest power beside class leaders

Frequently asked questions

Is a 2022 Yaris Cross ULEZ compliant?

Yes. All UK Yaris Cross hybrids are Euro 6, so they enter London's ULEZ and every UK clean-air zone free of charge.

Does the Toyota warranty transfer when buying used?

Yes. Toyota Relax extends the warranty 12 months or 10,000 miles with every service at an official Toyota centre, up to 10 years or 100,000 miles - and it follows the car, not the owner.

What real-world mpg should I expect?

Around 55 to 60mpg in mixed use, with town driving favouring the hybrid (the official Icon figure is 64.2mpg WLTP combined).

Does the Yaris Cross hybrid have a clutch?

No. The e-CVT planetary gearbox has no clutch pack or clutch disc, so there is no clutch to wear out or replace.

Which trim should I buy used - is AWD worth it?

Dynamic is the only trim with AWD-i, but it cuts boot space from 350 to 266 litres. Front-wheel drive suits nearly all UK buyers and is cheaper to buy and run.